Unlikely coupling: Die Antwoord + Alexander Wang

Old news, whatevs. I still remember when Die Antwoord was "normal", back in the day they were called MaxNormal.tv and their music was still fun but with more of a positive message. Then I was re-intro'd to them by that butterfly song on mK. It's amazing to see how far they've come. I would never have guessed that they would become so popular internationally - I mean even Katy Perry likes them. So it should really come as no surprise that the fashion industry is noticing them - they're creepy/stand out and don't designers just love all things weird, as well as pushing boundaries?

The T by Alexander Wang line consists mostly of minimilist, subdued casuals and everyday basics;  which I'm not quite sure suits Die Antwoord's style - they're anything BUT minimal and subdued. 
Not only are they part of the print campaign, but they're also in two videos released alongside the campaign; one with their new single Fatty Boom Boom and a Behind The Scenes featurette.

 

I feel oddly proud that they're gaining so much recognition globally. GO SOUTH AFRICA!


*hey, no sub-notes in this post!**
**this doesn't count

Phases of Having a Fringe

A re-post of a tumblr post I did last year. This time with "illustrations".*

 
 1. How it starts: Boredom - You look in the mirror and you go "eh". You're craving change and excitement with your hair. So you think, "Hey! I'll get bangs!"

2. Transformation - the fringe changes your face and you look and feel AMAZING. You're bouncing off the walls with your happiness. People are complimenting you on how different you look. Smiles all around.

3. Regret - After a while of staring at yourself too much with your new, shiny fringe, you start to think that you look weird. You feel like those compliments about how different you look aren't really compliments at all. ALSO, you actually have curly hair so now you have to make sure that your hair is straightened at all times. All this effort, gosh.

4. Acceptance - You have come to terms with your fringe. Sometimes it's your worst frenemy, like when it refuses to be styled properly. At other times, your BFFF when a really cute guy smiles at you or when other (obviously envious) women compliment your hairstyle. Awesome.

5. Impatience - It's at such an awkward length now, you know... too long so it obscures your vision sometimes, and too short to pin up. WHEN WILL IT GROW OUT ALREADY?!

kbye.
*ahem

Stuff & Things no.1

From left to right:
1.this cover song by The Kooks
2.this delicious sweet & salty goodness from Woolworths
3.this necklace
4.this print/illustration (and all the rest of them, really)
5.this colour (incidentally, check out this tumblr)
6.this cute little place
7.this S/S 2012 RTW collection by Lela Rose at NYFW

Song of the Month: February 2012

I've decided to start a new feature on my blog to help me remember to actually blog. Originally, it was going to be Song of the Week, but then I laughed and laughed and changed it to month.

The artist I've chosen in this month of February is the lovely Lana Del Rey. I didn't choose her because it's almost Valentines Day* and all her songs are about love.** I chose her because I actually enjoy her music. She seems to be generating quite a lot of hatred towards her though, which kinda makes me like her more, haha. I have her album and listen to 4 songs on repeat: Born To Die, Blue Jeans, Radio and of course, Video Games. I just really like her voice. Granted, she can't really sing live, but neither can many pop stars, so fuck you.***

So without further ado, here is my song of the month:

*call it "V Day" and I'll think "Vagina Day".
**this only occurred to me now, I swear. I AM NOT LYING.
***a bit dramatic & crass, but I'm in a ragin' mood so whatevs.