Tweets get too personal?

Living in this ‘tell all’ generation where we talk about anything, everything and maybe it’s just me but there’s nothing I haven’t talked about. But after reading my beloved Miley Cyrus’ tweet “Just let one stanky thing looooosee!!!” and “Ewwwww vegan poopy nasstyy.” I got curious… Is it too personal? Where’s the line? Can we really talk about our bowel movements on twitter? I don’t mind reading them, I don’t take twitter too seriously, I just laugh and get on with my life. Well that’s until someone starts talking about wet patches and menstrual flow… in that case ‘unfollow’ is the ‘key’.

Last week I tweeted quite a bit about my cold sore and not wanting to shave my legs in winter and both got several ”@s’ saying “ew, we didn’t need to know that” But is it just ‘accepted’ now? I mean I tweet all the time and about EVERYTHING. The good, the bad and yes the ugly. I don’t like to just talk about the ‘good things in life’ and what I’m doing today; I “bag the shit out of people on TV’, talk about walking into things, failed lunches and other yucky things.  And some people like that, I do have 300+ follower (and I love you all) who @me (positively) all the time.

What do you think (tweeties and non tweeties)? Should we keep personal things personal? Or are we all itchy to know about that blister on my foot? Or maybe you know want to know about ’some’ personal things? I mean, I draw the line at blisters and cold sores… or at least for now.

XXASAB

http://twitter.com/angelayang

Search for the perfect T

So today I went to a humble, suburban shopping center we ‘northsiders’ know as ‘Northies’ (short for Northland) with my mummy. I was on the search of the perfect fitting(which means sort of loose), plain t-shirt, because I’ve never had one. Either they’re too baggy, too tight, too clingy, too sheer, badly cut or not comfortable enough. After trying on numerous v-necks, scoop necks, boat necks, extra long, and even shrunken t-shirts I was beginning to lose hope. Then finally venturing in and out every shop (excluding Supre and Christopher Ari) I finally found it; at Giordano. 95%cotton 5% lycra, scoop neck t-shirts in XL(after trying on heaps of t-shirts I know the scoop neck fits me best). At 2 for $30, they’re an absolute steal (I’m not ready to pay $70 for a simple tee)! I’ll test drive them for a few days and if they’re really good, I might go back for more.

On my way out, I bought this month’s Australian Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Despite the really badly printed (It looks like they’ve enlarged a thumbnail) cover, this issue of HB is really good! 4 beautiful editorials; Pania Rose, Makenzie Weinman, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Catherine McNeil and Emma Balfour. No sign of Jamie’s bye bye as of yet… But the same can’t be said for Vogue. The editorials were blah, the Meisel piece was ripped straight out of US Vogue, and the ‘venomous nobodies’ article about bloggers(which I was really looking forward to) did nothing for me. But hey, props for using an original cover.

I felt seriously over dressed even though I felt like I ‘dressed down’.

Skull vest and tie printed T-shirt: Jay Jays

Merino blend cardigan: Lovelygirl

Silk tuxedo pants: DKNY

Wire bauble necklace: China

Bangles: a gift

Bow clutch: My own design

Platform sandals: Tony Bianco

Gloves (not pictured): ports 1961

XXASAB

Stay tuned for Yoke

Here’s a little sneak peak at the brainchild of Bianca (Quietmilk), Yoke Magazine. She’s currently seeking for a model (any age, size, height) we can pamper, prim, style, photograph, for the cover and 2 editorials. Drop me a comment and I’ll forward it to her or send an email to yokemagazine@live.com.au

http://yokemagazine.blogspot.com/

XXASAB

Too exhausted to write

But I can tell you it was heaps of fun, hanging out with my ‘BFFL’ Bianca (quietmilk).

 

 

XXASAB

Hail, rain, still no shine

So today I was meant to go see Coco Avant Chanel with Super Kawaii Mama, Sea Of Ghosts, Fashion Hayley and Vintage verve, then sleep over at Marla’s house. But the skies would just not let me, it rained (at one point, hailed) for 3 hours straight, and being underage and living a km away from public transportation I could have attended either, on time. So I spent my afternoon vlogging:

 

What I wore: 

Cashmere v-neck: custom designed

Skirt: My own design

Tights: Voodoo

Shoes: Converse

Beret: Sportsgirl

What I was meant to wear:

   

Cashmere v-neck: custom designed

Grey skirt: My own design

Red tights: Voodoo

Coat dress: Lovelygirl

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Back bag: Guess

Cashmere beret and scarf: Online

Enamel brooch: Mum’s

XXASAB

Feeling right, at home

I love all things hand knitted/made, I’ve had this cardigan since I was 5-6 and still wear it today. It was unfortunately NOT knitted by my mum, she informed me (not long ago) she actually paid someone to knit this for me! Also the headband was made by none other than, moi! I used some of the left over tulle from Michelle’s dress to make a bow and attached it to my old plastic headband. My parent think it looks ridiculous, I really, really like it, so -blows raspberry- to them.

Cotton v-neck: Lovelygirl

Skirt: My own design

Tights: Japan

Shoes: RMK

Cardigan: hand knitted

Headband: my own design

Bag: Vintage (granny’s)

XXASAB

I suggest you….

Check out the new issue of Pocketto Magazine, ‘The step back in time’. Because:

1. Pocketto is amazing and I digg digg digg digg it!

2. Who doesn’t want to know more about “LOVE STORIES, NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES, VALERJ POBEGA, JOE DUCK, FLEUR WOOD”?

3. There’s a DIY in there, I, you, we know that you LOVE DIY!

4. You want to see more of my first styling job “Once upon a dream”

5. If all else fails to entertain you, there’s a delightful piece by Emma (AUS style) about body odour.

SOOOOO GO GO DEIGO!

 

http://www.pockettozine.com/

XXASAB

Macarons, Hannah Montana and heart to hearts…

It was a horrible and windy day but I managed to have an absolute ball with Lisa and Marla.

Morning tea at Cafe Vue of macarons, illy coffee and chocolate tarts.

Then, we whisked ourselves off to watch The Hannah Montana Movie, luckily we bought our tickets before hand. But the inevitable happend(you might have seen my tweets), someone one took our seats, so we had to take someone else’ seat which ended up in us, moving 3 times! The movie was not as phenomenal as I expected but it was good, light hearted, HSM style movie. I resisted all temptation dance and sing along.

Afterwards me and Lisa then went our merry way to our cafe and had a well needed heart to heart, I was served the most disgusting looking tea… To burn off the 3 sugars I put in my tea me and mum went shopping. It was the same old same old… I was really disappointed… But I did manage to find a coat dress (that I’ve always wanted) and a staple (but dowdy) merino and wool blend cardigan (but seriously, there’s so little merino, it feels just like normal wool)

   

Luckily, we got home just in time, avoiding that scary storm

  

Headband: My own design

Top: no brand thermal

Skirt: My own design

Tights: Wolford

Shoes: China

Bag: Prada

Jacket: Granada

Scarf: House of Cashmere

XXASAB

Zip and snip

WOhh I can wear this skirt again! Today was rather boring, I did nothing in the morning, made pear tarts at lunch, cut new patterns for Lauren’s skirt and my friend poped over for 20 minutes just then. Luckily more exciting days are ahead.

Zip through dress (worn as top): Faffi (sample)

Chiffon and cotton skirt: my own design (should I start saying ‘Angela Yang Design’?)

Cropped bomber jacket: Huckabees

Mini loafers with chain: Lovelygirl

How was your first day of the holidays?

XXASAB

Jamie Huckbody leaves Harper’s Bazaar!

“Jamie Huckbody has left Harper’s Bazaar Australia.

He will be replaced by Edwina McCann, fashion features director of Grazia. She has previously worked for Australian Vogue, The Australian and Harper’s Bazaar (in another capacity, obviously).”

Cicciolina -TFS (Cicciolina is usually a pretty trustworthy source!)

I am sitting here in utter shock!  I love Jamie, he did such a fantastic job for HB! And replaced by someone from Grazia? Talk about sinking to a low! Why don’t they just grab someone from Totalgirl? On second thought… didn’t they do that at some  point? But I do wonder why he left… a better position? A new magzine(Alison left to start Grazia)?

I’m going to miss Jamie tremendeously… fingers crossed that Edwina’s going to do a somewhat decent job…

But “HUZZAHHHH” if it’s just a rumour.

XXASAB

Tending and mending

I spent pretty much the whole of yesterday slouched over my sewing machine, taking things in, out, up and down. Modifying some of my old designs, and putting the final touches on Michelle’s formal dress. And today I’m most likely to do the same (and re-organise my wardrobe). I’m afraid my scoliosis is going to get worse because of the slouching…

(From left) The purple chiffon and white cotton skirt: The white use to come out further than the chiffon, now I realise how much better it looks when they’re both the same length, Printed chiffon dress: I wore it on Friday and ripped the zip (blame it on then wedding food), fixed it but realised because I don’t have an over-locker the hem frays and I leave a ‘Hansel and Gretel’ like trail where ever I go. Cobalt blue, wool skirt: I bought it from the Camberwell markets 2 years ago but never wore t because it was so long. Foil lace skirt: I had to put a new elastic in because my mum wore this skirt so much that the it was stretched and I couldn’t wear it on my waist anymore. Grey, taffeta skirt: This dated back two years ago when I first started sewing. It had box pleats and a badly sewn invisible zip. So, I updated it with gathering and put in an exposed, contrasting, black zip.

I also added a layer of organza and another tier of ribbon trimmed tulle to Michelle’s dress for added ‘voompth’

XXASAB

Dressing 60’s

I bought this 60’s style ‘box jacket’ while I was in China earlier this year but I’ve only worn it once or twice. Not because I don’t like it, because my mum always wears it! I finally got it back and decided how better to wear it than with a 60’s style block coloured dress? I did have a pickle-y situation with the tights. These were the tight I bulk bought and realised the stocking crotch was at my knees. These were the only clean tights I had and I felt guilty that I bought so many pairs so I have to wear tight shorts over them to keep them not… If my dress flies up it won’t be very chic at all…

    

Jacket: Pour La Frime (Jap Brand, dispite the French title)

Dress: Lovelygirl

Tights: China

Shorts: Stella McCartney for Adidas

Shoes: BonBon

Gloves: Ports 1961

XXASAB

Gucci Resort ‘10

Oh Gucci! How will I ever get tired of you? Actually I think I just did. This collection was rather… boring. We’ve been seeing the same look for 3 or 4 seasons. Same hair, same cropped pantsuit, same chunky platforms, same floaty dress, even the same models(though I must admit, Abbey and Lindsay both look great with bangs). I know consistency is good during tough times but… I mean, don’t get me wrong I like this look but after a while it gets boring. I just wish Frida could just put a little spin on it. Come on Fridda WORK YOUR MAGIC!

  

  

  

  

pictures- style.com

XXASAB

2 weddings and a funeral

As you are reading this I am off in far far away land (no seriously, I do not know where it is) avoiding the bridezilla at  a wedding, boozy air-kisses at an aniversary party and tears at a funeral. With barely any internet reception, I had to resort to a scheduled post. But I shall be back tonight!

Wedding

Dress- Lovely girl Clutch- a gift Tights- Voodoo Star and moon necklace- China Shoes-RMK

Party

Bolero- Borrowed Dress and slip- my own design Shoes- China Question mark necklace- Swarovski Tights- Voodoo

Funeral

Dress, belt and slip- my own design Jacket- Lovelygirl Bag- vintage Tights- Voodoo Gloves- Ports 1961 Double cross necklace- China Shoes- Shabanina

XXASAB

R.I.P.

Rest in peace Farrah Fawcett and Micheal Jackson.

 

XXASAB