Friday, April 30, 2010

Hey Guys if your bored on a Sunday- and not too hungover- I fully suggest heading down to Tepapa- This Sunday the 2nd- Trelise Cooper is doing a seminar, Thursday 6th Doris de Pont is doing a seminar- and Sunday the 9th Alexandra Owen is carving it up.

I think if your into fashion- or are thinking about designing, these ladies are the ones in the thick of it and will inspire you. So come along!! Prices- and booking info is on the website below...

I learnt how to do wollen dreadlock extensions today- it was pretty sweet:)
We still have 20% off this month and next- all salon services, so get into it. Chemical free salon- and we specialise in special effect colours aswell- we have like 13 greens, and pretty much any other colour you can think ok. 803 3239 Wildilocks- 225 cuba street.
I'm off to watch season 2 of the Mighty boosh- AgaIN!, Can't wait for Kara to come back from Fielding.
Miss Dom xxx

Thursday, April 29, 2010

BEST HAIR PRODUCT EVER- TESTED BY ME


''We make all our products from pure natural ingredients of exceptionally high quality. Our flagship product is dollopTMthe all-natural hair styling pomade, made in New Zealand.''
So... DOLLOP!! Freaken ammazing,
best product ever. It's designed and made in NZ, from totally 100% natural ingredients. It smells like an absoloute dream, and in no way will it dry out your hair like alot of products on the market- (mostly super market products packed with silicone.)
It can be used on damp hair as an anti frizz agent, can pop it in and let it dry naturally, or b.dry, it can be used on dry hair after straigtening it adds emense shine, and you can also use it to add texture!!! You only need the tinyest amount it's actually the best investment. It is like a treatment/food for your hair.
You can purchase this awsme product from the about dollop website, for $30, plus $6.50 p +p, or from various salons in Wellington- there's a map on the site with stockists!
Honestly best investment ever- i've had mine for almost 2 years- used it on heaps of people and myself, and still have 1/3 of it left!! Greatest, most versitle product ever.
So many guys out there get a really dry scalp, this is from using crap shampoo/conditioner, and lathering up so much product and applying it to the scalp aswell as the ends.
Supermarket hair products like pastes, gels, and clays- are literally packed with silicone, which coats the hair and is super hard to get out once it's in, causing overwashing the hair and even baldness.
Supermarket shampoo is literally a ditergent -and is very harsh on the hair, If I want to remove colour at home I'll use it, it's literally like a colour remover- and very harsh on the scalp.
Conditioners- very heavy silicone based, pantene is one of the worst- that creamy consistancy, and the way it makes your hair feel after- silky and smoothe- it's totally superficial, it's actually coating each cutitle (outside layer of the hair) with silicone, and it makes it alot harder to colour, and creates a build up.
Products from salons or salon supply stores- although they may be abit more expensive- they are indeed actually 15 years ahead in technology than supermarket products. They are designed to fix the hair- dryness, colour fade, fine hair, coarse hair. You always do two shampoos- and it should never lather on the first wash.
If you have a dry or oily scalp, and feel you need to keep washing your hair to make it better, stop. and get some advise from a salon. You're literally making it worse. Anyway yes it's abit more expensive, but you don't need to use very much, literally a 10c piece amount of shampoo, ONLY applyed to the scalp, that is the part that is alive, and has oil or dryness. Repeat once again -this time it should lather. Then a 10c piece size amount of conditioner- MID lengths to ends, not the roots. This will get inside the cuticle and fix the hair that has been damaged. Rinse with a cooler rinse this will seal the cuticle.
Redken has an awesome range, they have products for all hair problems, and types. http://redken.co.nz/_en/_au/home/index.aspx
It's so important to me, people come to me with flat hair and expect a colour and cut to make a huge difference, but when I tell them it's actually not your hair type- this is how it's become from using bad shampoo, and you can reverse the damage- they go away happy, and come back to me in 6-8 weeks, with literally new hair.
Anyway that's my gossipal for the day- better jet to work!! Lame about the rain!! LEast it's FRIDAY!!! yeeeooossaa!
miss dom xxx

Cadbury Advert - Cadbury Chocolate Charmer Ad (official version)

This is so sweet!! literally!!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

DESIGN COMPETITION! and caramel marshmallow popcorn


Hey you lot,

I know personally as a designer there's not a shoot load of work out there, so thought if any of you budding young designers were bored, or wanted a wee project- this NZ based Jewelery design company is offering a sweet competition, and offers are endless if you win!!
Anyhoo here's the link-

http://www.evolvenz.co.nz/design-competition/page.aspx

Oooo and- just discovered probably my fav newest sneakey treat::

Caramel marshmallow popcorn- yeah it's actually as good as it sounds...

1/2 c brown sugar
50g butter
3T of maple syrup or golden syrup
10 or so marshmallows
vanilla essence if you want (secret ingredient)
Cooked popcorn - get that going whilst your making the sauce

So put the 1st 3 ingredients into a pot, stir constantly then add the mashys. Keep stirring until they've disolved and thickened it all up. Take off the heat and add a few drops of vanilla essence
and then put your poppy into it, stir that bad boy coating it all. then wholaaa- freakn delisho.
Happy treaties...


miss dom xxx

another great photographer


His work is super awesm- does alot of hair competition photography and just blows me away literally. check it.
I'm not feeling so good today- So i'm going to make a dress, and design some stuff to make me feel better. And not eat soo many fejoias. Man try to be healthy and this is what I get!! Reediickulous.
Also may be joining a new band- still under the radar, but for those of you that don't know- I'm also a drummer, been doing that for 15 years now, so yeah- this bands ready for gigs, recording- thanks to my sister for setting it up- might be a great new turning point for me!! Pretty excited. Was weird was actually thinking I probably should get back into a band- a few days ago, and now this - stoked.
Anyhoo I've blogged enough and it's ONly 10am.
Miss Dom xxx

Preloved Fashion Sale MAY 8TH- GREAT CAUSE!!!


FASHION SALE NEXT WEEKEND!!!!

Come along to this- it's a great cause, and I know how you alternative kids love your vintage gears!!!

Just when you thought it was all over for another year, we’re back with
PRELOVED FASHION 2!

After our huge and very successful sale in March, we had some really good clothes and accessories left over, so we decided to do another sale to squeeze a little more money out of Wellington’s thrifty dressers. We don’t want to miss a chance to support second chance education for women by donating to the New Horizons for Women Trust and ChangeMakers Refugee Forum.

So now we’re asking for your help, to publicise this extra event.

Below is the poster – also attached. Please forward this email to your network and put the poster up wherever you can.

And bring all your friends for another raid on our Preloved Fashions! This time, everything is $5 or less.

Many thanks.


Op Shoppers’ Heaven!

PRELOVED FASHION 2
$5 or less


Hataitai Bowling Club
157 Hataitai Road, Hataitai
Buses 2, 5, 7, 14, 91
Saturday 8 May 2010
Doors open 10am to 1pm

CASH ONLY

Proceeds go to support second chance education for women



Miss dom xxx

Inspirational stuff

http://louisehatton.com -Check out her work, she's a good lass- work is ammoizing!! Great Wellington based photographer- inspires me:) Can capture the essence of greatness.

Kseniya Simonova- Sand artist, bloomen amazing. If you haven't seen this yet - you'll be so buzzed out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhf3OvRXKg&feature=fvst

Luke Chueh- Great fictional artist
http://lukechueh.com/

Mark Ryden- Artist- his work is phenomenal. http://markryden.com/

Banksy- Great street artist

Thijs- Great wellington artist /Illustrator http://thijsdekoning.blogspot.com/


Nick Pitera- This kid is ammazing- watch the whole thing- you'll be blown away, i've watched it heaps!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlRGidTBCPU

Paolo Nutini- Absoloute sex- Talented young dish, timeless voice, blinken hot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL8NGnvkpLE&feature=related

Noel Fielding- Just a freakn babe really- same goes for Russell Brand- dreamboats, with impeccable taste in clothes, - was going to say impeccable taste and leave it at that - then remembered courtney love. wank.

Elston Gun- Great wellington band- Rock/Blues/Alternative- will be getting on it in the international scene soon-kings and queens inspired, bloody top notch www.myspace.com/elstongun

The Thomas Oliver band- 5 piece Blues/Rock/Country- Good down to earth guys- carving it up- Solid, tight band - bit of a ben harpery influence w the weissenborn slide gat

This blogs just about people and things that inspire me. I got asked this question the other day- where do I personally find inspiration??... I said everywhere.
It's actually hard not to be inspired living in such a sweet place like Wellington!! Looking out my window at work- there's a ton of people just walking past which are interesting to look at- People watching can actually be the best sport. I hope people don't think I'm a weirdo- I'm generally not checking you out I'm just fascinated by people- hair, clothes, wondering what job they do, where they are going. Bit bizarr really but people are so interesting to me.

Back to the question at hand- Everything inspires me- everyday people, shapes, architecture, friends, inspirational people- documentaries, travel, past experiences, music, colour, creative, hobbies, people, images, textures and sometimes just breathing in fresh air- feeling alive.

I think sometimes leaving your comforte zone for a time can be the greatest inspiration. Travelling to another place to smell new smells, taste new foods, meet new people and put yourself in unpredictable, sometimes quite confronting positions, can sometimes give you a new perspective on life. Then coming back to a place, called home, and realising how nothing has changed -like meeting up with an old friend, who you haven't seen for years- but is still exactly the same. I find stuff like that kind of inspiring.


Shit that was abit deep for a wednesday night- oh well, what are you going to do about it.

If anyone out there has something inspiring to tell me, i'd like to hear it:)

miss dom xx

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Ideas???




So... this blogging business seems like it could be the go. Not sure if anyone's actually reading it or not!

http://illustrationundead.wordpress.com/
I just found this and thought it was pretty rad.


I was thinking, what are people's thoughts on clothing..?? I know people want awesome one off garments, that will individualise their look, for affordable prices, but what are people wanting at the moment.?? Is there anything that you want, but can't find?? Is it a shoe, is it a hand bag?? Do you even know what you want- but if you saw it, then you'd know?? Are their certain shops that people tell you, you have to shop in because they are cool?? Do you go there?? Have you been shunted in that direction by a magazine- celebrities and media to think you want a certain item?? Do you actually know what you like, or do you think you like it because other people do??
Would you rather wear something that suits your shape, or that just looks cool and other people like it??

I just wonder- looking back at fashions such as the 80s- from the shoulder pads, to the spiral perm- thinking you looked bloody marvellious in your calf length polkadot dress (sorry mum but classic example) because it was 'fashionable at the time.' how was it that a society conformed to look a certain way?? It's bloody amazing.

The thing is - some doosh bags think fashion is for idiots and people that do fashion are stupid- (i'd have to give them the middle finger for that one alone) But really the fashion industry has the strongest cult following in the world. They have something to offer that people want- and they know how to market in such a way, where if you go into any branded fashion store worldwide, their designs are accessable to everyone. And you think your being origional. They are always 10 steps ahead- already planning what your woredrobe will look like in 2012. And you don't even know it.

What are your thoughts on fashion?? What items/garments/accessories do you want to buy but can't seem to find anywhere??

What shops do you usually buy from.?? For customer research- I'm curious to know:)

You'd be helping me out greatly- I want to design things people will buy because they love it and need it- I want to know what colours you want, what annoys you about fashion at the moment and where I could put my collection so YOU will find it..!

Also- Why do guys get fashion so wrong!?? If there's a secret that they don't know and should know- listen up.....

CHICKS LIKE: Good shoes- If there aren't good shoes on those feet - I'm not going to look up- and it's probably not going to get better.

Sneans (sneakers and jeans) are NOT a fashion statement- they are just as bad as crocs. (short for a crock of shit!)

Satin Boxers- Chafing and manmade fibres- accident waiting to happen. Crotch pimples aren't a turn on.

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MEN'S MUST HAVES: Good shoes- Plain colours can't go wrong.

A good pair of leather shoes- brown, black - slightly squared off with an elongated toe is the way to pull the birds.

Boots- worn over skinny jeans- are all the go, docs and military lace up leathers or pull on aviator style.

http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--Mens-military-fashion-trend-2010-2818.html

Interesting shoes are awesome if they look expensive you will feel great, if they look cheap- you'll be going home alone. Invest in things you wear all the time- plus if you wear bad shoes you'll get webbed feet- haha well maybe not but could lead to back problems and not getting laid.

A good pair of casual shoes- everyone own's chucks- 'tobe sneakers' are the newest sweet idea/ alternative to chucks at the moment- wellington based company http://www.tobe.co.nz. High top sneakers in white/or black - the painted leather option are pretty rad. You can mix and match the soles- blue is on offer, and they also can prewear in your shoes for you- some people like the shoes better when they've been worn in abit- this is true- so if the shoe fits- sounds like a good plan.
http://sneakernews.com/2010/03/18/supra-skytop-acid-wash-denim-available/

Plain white and plain black t'shirt

Good pair of well fitted jeans ( Once you've spent time finding this item- you can't go wrong) Jeans are an investment piece- it's better to spend abit more on something that you wear all of the time- girls dig guys in jeans. Go for a darker wash- black, or abit more adventurous with a more distressed look.


Well fitted trousers/ well fitted suit if it applies to you.


Well fitted shirts- pastals are sweet, and rich colours or black/white.

Knitted jumpers, cardis, vests

Socks- Black- never wear white socks with black pants. When you sit down it's an actual disaster. Unless your MJ don't do it.

Stretch cotton boxer briefs- breatheable, and girls love the seeing waistband bit when guys bend over- weird but true. The satin boxer muffin top, not so much.

Glasses- Karen Walker mens glasses range is pretty sweet http://www.karenwalkereyewear.com/, You don't have to spend alot on glasses, but don't EVER wear those mother f+#n shit arse $2 shop numbers with the silver frames and Multicoloured lenses- unless your taking the piss, same goes for solja boys. The geek glasses are still all the go- and wayferas, john lennons. Either really round or more square.

Necklaces/ Rings - accessories are key.

Hats/beanies and Scarves, It's winter- they look good, do it.

Leather Jacket- Fitted, black, brown.

Trench coat- it's going to be big- mark my words same with belts.

A Bloody great haircut!! This really would be number one- but a well groomed man is in my good books. It doesn't matter if it's a head shave- get a professional to do it!! Get inspiration from celebs, runway fashion trends and their models, people you like with similar face shapes to you. It can totally upgrade and alter your look in 30minutes. wildilocks- 225 cuba street-or ph 803- 3239 ask for dom. I'll sort you out :)

The IN things: Double breasted, Military styles, Trench coats for men- belted knee length coat.
Low belts, Clashing combos, Prints-mixing prints, metalic/armour influence, High waisted pleated trousers (old men shouldn't do this) Boots, Great haircuts- the scifi fringe/undercut bowlcut-teddy boy cut is still big, neck gear-ties, cravats and crazy ties. Male broaches, skinny at the bottom bigger at the top slouch pants (skinny are still here to stay so don't fret) accessories/glasses, furr, leather, schoolboy shorts, paleness (thanks twilight) hair gel, shinny fabrics, classic styles, Stripes in various directions. THE MAN BAG -overnight/weekend bag- leather, ultimate accessory. This for me is a huge one- women have handbags- yeah they use makeup etc, but seriously they've got wallets and stuff, where do they put all their shit>!?

Sheesh that was abit of an outrageous novel!




Anyway would like to hear your thoughts....


Miss dom xx

The beginning

So... Here goes.
Blog- Just like on Ugly Betty, I thought I'd get my technology on, and take advantage or this dear diary falarva.
Luke Chueh= pic to the Right- ammazing artist. I heart him.

In the weekend, I talked to a friend of mine who got me thinking about getting back into designing and fashion. So.. last night I got reinspired to start thinking about it more... designed some stuff, and am going to put out a womenswear collection. Probably if that goes well- I'll get stuck into some menswear items- since it's a pretty untapped market.

So I went to Pete's emporium- got myself a sweet visual diary, too many button samples, some calico, new stationary (don't know what it is about stationary but it get's me hot under the collar) and some sweet fabrics, trims etc.
The fabric I got actually - which I may use in my collection- super bargin- $5 per meter, it's kind of a burnt out black velvet leopard print freaken sweet- can't wait to get stuck into that bad boy. yeehooo

For those of you who don't know, I'm a fashion graduate from Massey, and also a hairdresser.
I love both- and I'm getting more out of hair from having done fashion and vice-verser, I just got an awesome new job working fulltime for Wildilocks, a brand new salon on Cuba Street- and I love it. I also work for about-you makeup artistry doing the hair side of things, for weddings, events, photoshoots etc.
So this is just something to keep my head in the game.

Anyway I need to go and rescue a friend from a hairextension disaster. I hope she is ok...
PS: if you ever need extesions- come see me at Wildilocks- we specialise in dreads, vintage styling, extensions cuts, and chemical free colours. 20% off this month and next so yeah make it work. Seacrest out.


miss dom xx