Simple Chic

The Milanese fashion principles are very easy to follow, keep it Simple = Chic.  What is created is a constant circle of classic elegance but in a variety of themes.  This chick-a-dee has a lovely take on a mannish feminine style.  Leather sleaved coat, tailored just enough to show a simmering female form but without losing that masculine touch.  Tailored pants, a real must.  That is something that can never die, a pair of snug, perfectly cut trousers and it gives such confidence too.  And to finish off this Mannish/Fem tale a pair of devilish pumps with metal toe caps.  You never know when you need to kick someone in the pants.

My humble opinion is that this look can be worn by any age, any culture, any body shape even with any hair colour, maybe not just in every temperature.  Slaves to fashion can get awfully cold.

Like my dear cousin once blurted out to me ''you don't need a banana on your head to be cool''.  Well maybe not everyday.

Flowery Collar

It's rather pretty, elegant and poetic.  A flowery collar not only for fashions sake but also to keep the neck warm.  You see, form does follow function or was it function follows form?  Doesn't matter, it's a win in my magical opinionated book of charm.

 

Little Guy

This youth who I see around quite often I have decided shall be named with great affection 'Little Guy'.  Little Guy is always dressed like a modern gentleman.  Crisp shirt, oat inspired coloured vest and cardigan, sweet bow tie, thick check jacket with wide lapels, patent loafers, elegant man bag and a giddy belt with his own touch a colourful rope twist.  Isn't that just adorable or what?

Thongs...not Flip Flops.

Dear Non-Australians and New Zealanders,

I wish to inform you that your word 'Flip Flop' is stupid and completely incorrect.  'Thong' is the correct word, no it is not the dental floss undergarment that is strategically placed in the natal cleft of your gluteus maximus, also known as the G-string or to some, permanent wedgies.  

Australians have a long 'fashion' history with the rubber thong (I use the term fashion history very loosely).  Firstly produced by our neighbours in New Zealand in the late 1950s and then we called it!  Sorry.  Traditionally worn as beachwear during the hot summer to protect the feet from scorching sands (we have a lot in common with the ancient Egyptians).  Now the Thong has become a staple in almost everyone's wardrobe and considered a 'fashion item' must have when really it's just a piece of rubber, sure you can find them in an array of colours with an array of price tags but being born in Australia myself I like to buy only a Big W $5 special (yes, it's true I joined the thong wearers on my return to the birth place).  

The thong - It's as common as bung Fritz at the supermarket or chicken loaf or Vegiemite or just as lovable as Agro the foul mouthed childrens puppet.

I don't need any fancy name attached to don the thong.

Australia December 2011

Yours sincerly,

Ranty Pants

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Boxing Boots

Maybe this ain't as graceful as a boxing Betty but it sure does look comfy and so stylish too.  The good old boxing boot still finds it way into the fashionista's wardrobe.  This one looks like a hybrid though.  It's as if the princess ice-skating shoe and the manly boxing boot got it on!  They do make  cool children together.  I'm a suxer for white and black not only does it make one look thinner but it does make for a classical pop!  WHAM!

Take it away shadow boxing Betty...