A Tartan Tale

I’m going to quote Gwen Stefani, lead singer of No Doubt, fashion designer and well-known fan of all things plaid and tartan, when I say “This shit is Bananas – b-a-n-a-n-a-s!”

MAC, who are “no doubt” the best make-up brand in the universe have just released their latest Christmas collection of bags, brushes, eye-shadows, blush + lip colours. They are inspired by the Scottish Highland colours and traditional tartan fabrics. It’s a little random for Christmas, but hey, what do I know – I don’t even celebrate the damn holiday.

I will most likely be purchasing this for myself, as I don’t partake in gift-giving, but if anyone would like to give me a present, here’s a hint!

If you've never really gotten into make-up like I have, I recommend investing in one of these bags of brushes - a chic bag filled with staple brushes for daily use that you won't regret buying. Make-up, in my opinion, is 30% product, 30% skill (which can be easily learned) and 40% tools. If you use the right tools, you can create a masterpiece. Also, individual eye-shadows are usually $30+ each, so these palettes are always a cheap alternative and they do all the hard work for you in their selection of complementary and supplementary colours.

Do you like the look of these cute compacts? We would love to carry these in our bags over summer-time, especially the lip-gloss and blush palettes for a Summery touch-up on the go.

I think we can safely say that these babies are going to sell out fast, so snap yours up ASAP at MAC stand-alone stores, Myer or DJ's.

Love,

Wear + Tear.

Watercolour Wonder

Massive trend right now. We wanna rock this look like there's no tomorrow!

Love it or hate it?


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Wear + Tear.

Hornsby Westfield Girls

I know a place, where the girls are really meaner.

Born in the wild

Walk past Supre, GP and Borders.

Sippin' their Boost-juice

Playing "who can get my cheap bra - undone?"

The boys break their necks

Tryin' to keep these girls from fighting

(others)

You could travel the world

But nothing comes close to the Holden-boast

"Once you doughnut with us, you'll defs be throwing up"

(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)

(Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)

Hornsby Westfield girls, they're unbelievable.

Long ugg-boots and beanies on top.

Spray-tanned skin, so bright, they'll burn your retinas.

(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)

(Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)

Hornsby Westfield girls, they're uncontrollable.

Blind drunk bitch, they're outside smoking pot.

Westco. Represent, now pull your pants up

(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)

(Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)

Sex on a seat

In the Greater Union Cinema

With thongs on their feet

And Ke$ha blasting as their ring-tone

You could travel the world

But nothing comes close to the Holden-boast

"Once you doughnut with us, you'll defs be throwing up"

(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)

(Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)

Hornsby Westfield girls, they're unbelievable.

Long ugg-boots and beanies on top.

Spray-tanned skin, so bright, they'll burn your retinas.

(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)

(Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)

Hornsby Westfield girls, they're uncontrollable.

Blind drunk bitch, they're outside smoking pot.

Westco. Represent, now pull your pants up

(Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh)

(Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)

Bored, bland, fat and slutty

Turning up to the centrelink ready

Wild-child eating toast

These are the girls we hate the most

I mean the ones, finding ciggies to bum

Avoid her, stare at her, see her

The girl's a pain, she catches the train

Walks home in the rain

She's ok, she won't stay, tan's dripping away

Just like her greasy face

Hornsby Shire and Castle Hill

You'll see her there, I know you will

Come on shoppers, they're hanging out

All that ass hanging out

They're plastic, not fantastic, too drastic, not much fabric

To cover their asses

Katy's not a lady (yeah)

Not ready for a baby (uh huh)

We're all watching you

Cause you representing Hornsby yo.

Love,

Wear + Tear.

Nom Nom or Vom Vom?

American burger joint White Castle, who some of you may have sampled on your travels, or may know from the film "Harold and Kumar go to White Castle", have come up with a novel idea. And by novel, we mean plain ridiculous. The film that focuses heavily on this fat-farm-food-place follows the tale of two guys who really just want a burger. Badly. We personally have never sampled this lardy delicacy, but who knew that you no longer needed to travel to America to know what it's like to have just eaten at White Castle. Introducing - the White Castle Scented Candle. Yes. A burger-scented candle. I mean. Really. Really?

Available on their website for purchase, this candle will give you the thrill of a fast-food binge-fest, without the regret of your calorific intake and subsequent stomache ache.

It's actually not a bad idea.



If you're a total bogan.

Would YOU buy one of these bebehs?


Love,

Wear + Tear.

5 TRENDS WE WON'T BE FOLLOWING THIS SUMMER

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Wear + Tear.

The Purrfect Scent

Katy Perry is releasing her first fragrance (what a shocker) and this is what it's going to look like. It's available for pre-order from several US department stores, but we have a little bit of a wait here in Australia. I usually ignore descriptions of perfumes, because ultimately, how the hell can you describe the smell of something, without referring to another smell? So the verdict remains in limbo as we wait for this purple bottle-of-pretty's arrival on our shores. I think it might smell like candy, rainbows and love-hearts.



Are you interested in this or any other celeb fragrances?



Love,

Wear + Tear.

What's Marina Wearing Today?

Marina Diamandis of MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS is doing a daily photoblog on vogue.co.uk for every day of November, showing a photo of what she is wearing and a few words about her outfit. Here are the first 5 days so far. We can't wait to see what crazy outfits she reveals as the days go by.

Check it out at: http://www.vogue.co.uk/photo-blogs/marina-diamandis/101102-marina-diamandis-day-5.aspx


Love,

Wear + Tear.

Things We Dig

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Wear + Tear

Summer Day... come out to play!

Lovemore, Studded Hearts, Mysunwillshine

GEORGIA MAY

Helloooo Georgia! Model of the moment Georgia May Jagger is illuminating a fashion mag near you.
Here is her shoot for W magazine, photographed by Craig McDean

Loving the thrashed Duffy meets Leisl Von Trapp look she has going on.

Looks like she could score a starring role in the The Hairy Bird as a rebellious misfit student of an all girls boarding school. Would love to see the trouble this spawn of rock legend Mick jagger could conjur up.

Leopard Lovin'

 

There ain't no party like a Thursday morning Leopard party. Weren't those the lyrics? I swear they are.

Leopard rules, okay?

Leopard Love,

Wear + Tear.

She's a "baby one more time!"

Nothing against POP magazine.
My fellow compadre is a subscriber. But BRITNEY-chain smoking, baby dropping-SPEARS?! wtf!

Its not like they are spinning any form of originality either! Have a look at this and see if you cant form some sort of opinion on the "INSPIRATION' of Takashi Murakami...

If only she were still a young thriving lil thing rather than a post baby, mental break down recovering, diva then this umptenth attempt at a come back may hold some value - alas, this is not the case. And while there isnt exactly a niche for ragging on Britters we would be lying if we said we were waiting with baited breathe for her triumphant return..

Love,

Wear + Tear

att: TRENDLAND

Pick a winner?.... I DID!

Sheer Indulgence

In London, New York, L.A., and all across Europe for fashion weeks' a massive trend being sported are sheer black maxi skirts. These can be worn either on their own for a risque exposure of your undergarments, or over pants or leggings for a Robert Smith-like ensemble.

Either way, we love it and plan to whip up some skirts in the next few weeks.

Let us know if you dig it.

Love,

Wear + Tear.

J. Bo?

As we sit at our desks on this grey, cloudy Monday, we ponder the significance of it being the first day of November. Wow, this year has gone by quickly! And what's J.Lo [J.Bo] doing? Checking her pits to see if she needs to re-apply her personalised stank + some Rexona!

Love,

Wear + Tear.