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Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Sunday, July 17, 2016
EPITOME OF FLAIR - EMMA PIXIE
Who are you?
I am Emma Pixie;
A name which I earned for wearing lime green and purple zebra print capris in my
late teens.
I studied Fashion Design on the Sunshine coast and ran a little label locally
called Villa Villa Kula; my key inspiration coming from; you guessed it- Pippi
Long Stocking.
I was a punk, I was a doll, I was excited to be alive and just
had to create a new look every day. Clothes were my life and they still are!
Too vivacious to be
tamed I moved to London, the creative melting pot, where I studied Costume
Design at Central Saint Martins; London University of the Arts. And after that
had jobs assisting, designing, making and managing costumes in Opera.
I loved
my life in London, everyone I knew was a creative; a film maker, an artist, a
musician, a model, an actor, a photographer, a writer; I felt that it was
surely the place for me. But the winters were cold, the skies were grey and
Facebook was overloaded with photos of friend’s on the beach and my family out
on the boat; after four years I came home.
Back in Australia,
things were very different. The theatre industry is minuscule in comparison and
the competition for work incredibly ruthless. Being the peaceful loving person
I am I decided to take a step away from the wigs, sequins and the rat race.
I
had a real desire to do something positive in my community so,
I started work
at Spinal Life Australia as a support worker for people who had suffered a
spinal injury or have MS.
A job which really gives you a reality check and is a
job which I love.
I never lost my
passion for dressing up though, my clients always look forward to seeing what I
come dressed in on my next shift! It took a little while but I finally found my
place in Brisbane; I met a lovely man with the same passion for clothes as me
and through him I met the fabulous women of The Brisbane Vintage Mafia.
And all
of a sudden my creative desire was back in a big way!
Recently I have been sewing little traditional rag Dolls; which I call “Emma
PoP’s”.
Pop is the Dutch word for Doll, when I made my first one for my nephew
that’s what he called it. You can see them on my FB page and very soon they
will be available in Etsy.
I am also working in collaboration with an old friend to design for her
children’s label Rockabilly Jr. Which we hope to officially launch this summer.
Describe your fashion style
When I go to get
dressed I think about how I feel. Am I feeling like an Indian princess?
A
ghetto girl? A koala? Am I off to a 60’s cocktail party? Am I this season’s
fashionista?
A bus driver? A Harajuku girl? An office or school girl? A farm
hand? An Opera singer?
Have I just stepped out of a novel? …
The world is your
stage and when you dress for the stage my advice is to pick a theme and go all
the way with it!
And never, EVER mind what people might think or say,
you are fabulous in every way!
Who is
your favourite style icon & why?
I don’t actually
have a style icon, my mother always said I like to swim against the tide...
I’m
inspired by life and everyone I know, all the images I see and all thing that I
read.
As far as icons go I love and adore anyone who has the gusto to just be
themselves in a judgmental world.
Name
your 5 essential fashion pieces
Sunday Social flower
cluster earrings
A ring or two of sentimental value to remind me that I am Loved.
My Kitten De’Amor black satin pencil skirt to show off my booty- who doesn’t
love a bum?!
My Alana Hill Red cropped Blazer
My no name Gold glitter heels with black velvet bow on the toe.
Do
you have a special prized fashion piece in your wardrobe?
The first ‘Designer”
piece I ever bought; A Cooper Street 60’s Mod style dress back in 2004.
I saved
and saved for this piece and still wear it today… 12 years on!
Also the dressing
gown my mother made me as a bridal gift to wear whilst getting ready. It’s so
gorgeous and made with love and I’m going to wear it to death!
What is something surprising about you?
I actually love Social Science, the how’s and whys of people are just so fascinating to me.
Also, I’m a total tea addict. I go through 200 bags of Madura Premium Blend per month and that is not including the Green, Peppermint, Chamomile and Earl Grey… I’m not even kidding!! :-D
Do
you have a favourite sewing pattern? What is it?
My mother’s 1970’s Knit Wit basic
skirt Pattern.
Off this one pattern you can cut 8 different sizes in three
different styles; Multi Gore Skirt, Four Gore Straight Skirt, Four Gore Skirt
with Flip -
My personal Favourite!.
My very old website;
http://missbogard.wix.com/emmapop
The new kids wear
label will be at www.Rockabillyjr.com.au in the mean time you can follow us on Instagram
@rockabilly_jr
My personal handle is @coto_house and I post all sorts of bits and pieces from
my life
(WARNING: pictures of chickens ahead!).
My Husband’s is @coto_design
and he posts pics of cool mid-century architecture.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Sunday, July 10, 2016
EPITOME OF FLAIR - MIMSY GLEESON
Who are you?
Mimsy - trailer trash tattoo
Describe your fashion style
It depends what day of the week it is- but mainly suburban southside bogan.
Winter kills it for me though.
Who is your favourite style icon & why?
Aargh! Well, much like the last question it depends what mood I'm in! Anyone from A 50s movie, through to poison ivy from the cramps, sailor moon through to- psychobilly , Cute Chicano girls , to early 90s grunge/metal ... I'm sorry I'm just not that stylish/ or willing to be put in a category
Name your 5 essential fashion pieces
Flanny, bandanna, cute flats, retro sunglasses, winged eyeliner, hoop earrings and a sassy attitude
(oops that's 7!)
Do you have a special prized fashion piece in your wardrobe?
hmmmmm ..... Probably my 50s lucite kitten heels - that I never wear, and my same era, shell and rattan handbag.... My creepers that I've had forever ... , my leopard jackets and denim vests (especially the one with the iron maiden back patch) . Oh- and my hello kitty vans high tops😀
What is something surprising about you?
I'm thrifty- I hardly ever would pay retail - I don't own anything from fancy shmancy brand names, and in the past have sourced any of my vintage outfits at bargain prices- most of my basics everyday wear is from the op shop or Kmart.
I'm not from the "vintage mafia" train of thought- and don't judge anyone based on their purity as far as that goes- express yourself and just have fun.
To me, it's not about impressing anyone ..what you wear has no bearing on you as a person, it's an entirely personal thing- and we're all into different things-
I work with a lot of younger people who are into sorta metal /black only style and I love that too! Just wear whatever you're in the mood for... I go through full on "phases".
One week my philosophy might be "what would dita do", and the next I'm getting excited for rainbows and sparkles... (Well, always with the sparkles actually).
Quite often I do not dress "age appropriate" and I'm sure the "style police" would have a field day with me- but, shmeh...
In the words of the incredibly kawaii bei bad girl - just be cute, and don't worry!
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Sunday, July 3, 2016
EPITOME OF FLAIR - KAT CREASEY
Who are you?
Kat Creasey
Hair and makeup stylist, event coordinator with vintage themed events doing my part to keep the culture Alive and thriving.
Describe your fashion style
Bright colourful 60s Lovin, Hawaii and tropical obsessed.
Who is your favourite style icon & why?
Tarina Tarantino - so much colour, talent and creativity in one person.
Name your 5 essential fashion pieces
Peddle pushers, cardigan, clip ons, bangles & hair scarves
Do you have a special prized fashion piece in your wardrobe?
My 1940s emerald green suit- I almost fell over when I found it and it fits like a glove
What is something surprising about you?
I'm the biggest 90s cartoon nerd- I loveeee kids cartoons and games
Do you have a favourite sewing pattern? What is it?
The easy pencil skirt!
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
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