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Where To Get “Classic” Clothes Down Under
I was recently asked, “Where can I find clothes like J. Crew, but in New Zealand?” Despite my convoluted relationship with preppy, I feel your pain – classic style isn’t really a thing Down Under. I asked my querent for … Continue reading
One Hundred Years of Girdletude
Do you want to see a 100-year progression of waist cinchers and stocking holders from my vintage clothing collection? Of course you do! The older underwear items were acquired in two fell swoops. One group was acquired by me in … Continue reading
The Linguistic Curve
Over the past several months, I’ve had a some thought-inspiring exchanges about the language of the body – specifically, the slightly deviant body, bodies that skew from the ideal-that-is-and-is-not-an-ideal. The first one happened at a workshop I was giving about … Continue reading
Wonders for Wednesday
Burlesque season is back, and we are starting out with a Date with David Bowie, produced by the Caburlesque team! I’m emceeing – it’s going to be a fantastically disgraceful and glam evening, this Saturday, April 6th. Wellington Fashion Week … Continue reading
Stormy Weather!
There’s a particular style challenge in Wellington: how to look passable in its windy winter storms. The kind that feature icy, 100-km gales and horizontal rain. Is it really that windy? Yes, it is – details here. In my previous … Continue reading
More State of the Scrumptious
So how’s that revamp working out for Ever So Scrumptious? Just as at this time last year, I’m distracted. It’s been a landmark summer in New Zealand and there were lots of road trips and weekend jaunts and beach walks. … Continue reading
Friday Follies: A Flying Auckland Visit
A weekend or so ago, I took a flying visit to Auckland, indulging in a Saturday to roam around several neighborhoods (K Road, Ponsonby, Herne Bay) and reconnect with some old friends before they left New Zealand. Here’s some of … Continue reading
Dress Well While Saving The World: The Power of Clothing Swaps
As we become more aware of fast fashion and environmental issues, we often try to avoid the mall and mass-produced new clothes. To extend the life of existing clothes and to save money, clothing swaps are one option. Most clothing … Continue reading
Subculture Clothes Versus Workaday Wardrobe
Lots of my friends have two separate wardrobes. There’s the clothes they wear every day – to work, to school, to the supermarket. And then there’s the clothes they wear when they’re participating in subculture activities – dance evenings and … Continue reading
Orange Ambivalence
Apologies to my Dutch friends, but I’m on the fence about whether or not I like vivid orange. Usually, with strong colors, I know where I stand – and I bet you do, too. Ultramarine cobalt and I are good … Continue reading
