Fashion Hayley: marimekko

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Long Lost Tokyo

These photos are actually from late last year whilst I was still in Tokyo. My friend Yalei took them for me while we were out shopping in Harajuku on one of my last days, and then somehow with the madness of my last minute packing to come home I lost the SD card that these photos were on. That is until today. I am so happy to unerath them as they're such cute photos of a really fun outfit from a really fun day. I can't believe that it was nearly a year ago that I was over there, and that this year for the first time in a long time I'm not going over. 2016 has been a big year of change for me as you all probably know, but I am definitely making plans to head back to Tokyo in 2017, for now I have these photos to remember it by.

Outfit details
Dress Marimekko Tokyo (This dress was apparently exclusive for Japan)
Pink coat Tailor made in Hoi An Vietnam
Pastel pink tights We Love Colors plus size tights
Earrings Kitsu
Bangle Tsumori Chisato
Pink bag Uniqlo
Bag charm Monki
Pins old Gorman, similar from Creepy gals
Pink Brogues Topshop

I was staying in a guesthouse with no iron, oh the creasey nightmares.

I was trying out Igari makeup, which was and maybe still is the most popular makeup trend in Tokyo. Basically it is all about under eye blush. Forget contouring, try Igari! Created by top Japanese makeup artist Igari Shinobu, the original inspiration for the look was hangovers, this season it is gaijin baby (Caucasian baby) with even more blush! You see it everywhere, especially around Harajuku. It's meant to make you look youthful and doll like, what do you think? Personally on me I feel like it makes me look old and like I have some kind of rash. I think I'll leave it to the girls in their late teens and early twenties from now on haha.

Earrings Kitsu
Pins old Gorman, similar from Creepy gals

I got my nails done at Beautik in Laforet in Harajuku. I think it's a really cute idea, just doing the ends, plus it can last a lot longer because it already looks grown out to begin with.

Flower bangle Tsumori Chisato | Pins old Gorman, similar from Creepy gals | Pink gift bow ring Tokyo's Tokyo at Omohara Tokyu Plaza | Pink flower ring Paris Kids Harajuku

Shop the look!!!

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

DUFFlife

This outfit is very ME! It's LOUD, it's BOLD and it's BRIGHT hence the title of my post #DUFFlife! The DUFF is a subversive new teen comedy in cinemas 2 April that has been given the Tavi Gevinson seal of approval. #DUFFlife is all about individuality and embracing your inner DUFF (which means your truest self). For me this is it - a bold, bright and fabulous dress, fluff ball earrings and even fluffier accessories, statement shoes and my go-to favourite sunnies!

Outfit details
Dress Marimekko Unikko Flower Print 50th Anniversary Edition
Fluffy bag Chloe
Shoes Gorman
Necklace Minpin Design
Pom pom bracelet Poms Jewellery
Pom pom earrings Etsy
Sunglasses Tsumori Chisato

I adore Marimekko and am so happy that they finally have stores in Australia! I've had a special plate for my home with the Unikko flower print for over 10 years now and still love it as much as the day I bought it. The Unikko flower print is Marimekko's most famous design and in 2014 the print celebrated it's 50th Anniversary. As part of the celebrations they released a clothing collection featuring the now iconic print and this jumper dress is one of the stand out pieces from that collection. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to buy it. Not only was it such a good cut for my figure but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to wear my favourite flower print.

So happy being me #DUFFlife

I see you babe! You too can express your inner #DUFF by hashtagging #DUFFlife on social media. Show us what makes you unique and you can win some great prizes. Make sure to follow me on Instagram to find out how to win.