hubba bubba gump

While much of the blogging world is anxiously anticipating the arrival of spring any day now, here in Canada the winter weather usually lasts well into April. Wearing faux-fur is one of the coziest and cuddliest ways to dress for frigid temperatures, and the brighter the better for breaking up the bleak landscape. My favorite coat is a hot pink number that garners a lot of compliments, but the most fabulous fuzzy pieces I've seen are from British label Shrimps. Designer Hannah Weiland (below) uses all synthetic materials, so animal lovers need not worry; the fake-fur colors are fantastically saturated and vibrant, appearing on coats, bags, shoes, and scarves. A gorgeous presentation of Shrimps Fall/Winter '15 took place last week in London and featured lots of signature softness, along with embroidery and glitter. It goes without saying that I am smitten!

since yesterday

Strawberry Switchblade were a Scottish new wave duo and the only girl band in a scene made up of many of my other fav groups like Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, and Primal Scream. Jill Bryson and Rose McDowall were talented musicians and style icons of ultra-feminine '80s gothic fashions including flowing dresses, giant backcombed hairdos, and lots of lower lid liner. These ladies described themselves as "scabby witches from Glasgow," who were always adorned in multiple layers of ribbon and lace. Strawberry Switchblade's obsession with polka dots of every size is very similar to my own, and I love the massive fabric flowers and hair bows they sported. Please also take note of the pink patent granny boots below, which make my heart beat a little faster!

little delights

sunglasses from asos

thrifted cat portrait and bed jacket

dress from pop boutique

moomin tape and stamp stickers from uguisu store

necklines

twisty little girls

As a teenager I was a huge Beatles enthusiast (remember me from LiveJournal, anyone?) and their music is still very dear to my heart. Famously hysterical female fans circa the early sixties are my current style inspiration, with their Peter Pan collars, floral patterns, ruffles, ribbons, and cat eye glasses. Screaming and sobbing optional.

 

slow it down baby, gotta have some fun

I recently excavated from the depths of my parent's basement all of my Spice Girls merchandise, which is an extensive collection including every single temporary tattoo and candy wrapper I saved as a tween. Even my ticket stub from the premier of Spice World (dated January 23, 1998) survived, and is now framed to commemorate one of my first definitive pop culture experiences. Emma Bunton aka Baby Spice was always my favorite of the gang, and I've become obsessed all over again with her infamous uniform of mini dress, pigtails, and platform sneakers, rendered miniature along with a bear shaped backpack to accompany the doll in her likeness which sits upon my bookshelf.

I feed the pigeons, I sometimes feed the sparrows too

Chloë Sevigny's latest collaboration with Opening Ceremony for her FW 2013 collection is inspired by '60s protester aesthetic and everything about it is completely brilliant. Her presentation of the clothes, shoes, and accessories took place during NYFW earlier this week and I am over the moon about every single one of these pieces. My absolute favorites are that fluffy blue coat and the platform sneakers paired with the gingham dress! Chloë took part in modelling her creations and looked sleek as ever in black and navy aka the best colour combo ever. The nineties Britpop interpretation of mod styles in this collection (see: striped tights, corduroy blazer with collared shirt, printed miniskirt) are nearly as dear to me as Blur's "Parklife," which I'm listening to while writing this post.

Photos: Opening Ceremony, Refinery29, WWD