Lolita Look- Wedding makeup

In September I went to my friends Wedding, and finally I've been sent a whole bunch of edited photos the photographer took for me.
So finally I can work on a tutorial for the make-up I did that fien day.

 

EYES

Sugar pill

Limecrime

ChiChi

Illamasqua

 

 

FACE

ManicPanic

Natio

 

LIPS

Limecrime

 

After I have put on a thin layer of moisteriser and its dry, I put a liquid cover by natio under my eyes, over my nose spreading a little over my cheeks and around my mouth. That makes my colour/complexion even. Over the top of that I put starlight (pressed powder) by ManicPanic (I couldnt find moonlight in time) & a light dusting of Virgin powder (or their new equivolant).

 

From there I move straight to a choal eyeliner by Illamasqua (I find their black one soft, smoky and supple perfect for water line).  I go around the entire eye and line the water line. Next I grab Tako (gorgeous vivid white) eyeshadow by Sugar pill, and using a fat/large eyeshadow brush I sweep under the eyes, and over the entire lid up to my eyebrows (which  is plucked away to almost nothing.) Then I like using Lumi (metallic white loose eyeshadow) by Sugar pill, and use it from eyebrow downwards, making sure it is overlapping where the tear duct near your eye is (this is intergral to the 'look'). Next I grabbed a medium sized eyeshadow brush and used hysteric (purple loose eyeshadow) by Sugarpill creating a defined arch around the eye. I didnt want it too vivid as this was my conservative friends wedding. Normally Id bring out my inner drag queen/king but today was all about subtle. Next I used a fine angle brush to create the sweeping egyptian/cat like definition around my eyes. I used bulletproof (black pressed eyeshadow) by Sugar pill under my bottom lash line and on the top eyelid sweeping out. I dabbed more hysteric underneath the lash line and touched up with lumi near the tear duct.

 

 

I then used the new Black liquid eyeliner by Limecrime, near my tear duct doing little cat like points, and creating big sweeping 'swallows tails' from the edge of the eye. The trick is to wipe a lot off the brush and not to apply too much pressure. Less is More! Practice makes perfect and I now have a steady hand meaning I can apply this look at 5am on a train with all the commuters staring at me (yes I have no dignity) anyway... once you're happy with the shape and size of the 'tails' give it time to dry. Along the top lash line I then used the '6th element' bright orange liquid eyeliner by Limecrime. A slightly thinner eyeliner, I did a couple of coats. Try you're best not to blink or you will end up with orange smeared up your black eyelid.  Dont put the orange too close to the lash line because you need room for fake eyelashes. The Lumi eyeshadow coupled with the black cat points near the tear duct really bring out your eyes making them look bigger.

 

On the top lashes I used the Lash over dose 'Dew Drop' by Sugar pill, and although they are incredibly long, they are light weight, durable and uber sparkly and lovely. This is the second time I have bought them and if you take care of them you can use them repeatedly.

Bottom lashes were cat demi lashes by Chi Chi, I do recommend the bat lashes though as they are bigger and lusher, but these were all that were at my disposal.

Applying fake eyelashes is easy if you know how. I do the top first so the hardest are out of the way. Get an eyelashe glue you aren't allergic too (some make my eyes run) and dab a thick amount along the fake lash line. Give it a few seconds to start setting, then press down a couple of mm's away from your natural lashes. No point ripping out/fucking with your natural goods. Then slowly press down along your eyelid/lash line until they sit, splayed out like a little lashy/fan.

Bottom are easy, add the glue, let it dry a little then press them down making sure your natural lashes flick over the top. That way they aren't harmed by the glue.

 

Eyebrows I used bulletproof by Sugarpill and the angled brush again, following my natural eyebrows (which are blond, and mainly plucked off) thickening, and extending the line out to contour my brow. Every one is different so practice a lot with your own eyebrows before trying this in public. There have been many a time I have gone out looking like a crazy monster face.

 

Lips I put a tiny bit of clear gloss to moisten, then Chinchilla by Limecrime (a purple grey colour) with dark purple metallic lipgloss by Limecrime mixed in to create a softer berry colour.

 

 

The look is almost finished!!!

 

Remove any eyeshadow fallout. Reline your water line with the choal. Then add a little more white/translucent pressed powder over forehead and cheeks and nose. Then finish with a little illuminator on cheek bones and forehead (Im using a finishing dust for liquid latex but each their own.)

 

And hopefully now you can recreate my look.

 



Week one of Uni/ghoul/days.

The first week...
Always drags. I generally feel run down and like Ive been run over multiple times by a car, then dragged along behind it for a while. It always seems like the week before unibreak starts all the assessment are piled up on each other. Jumping between writing Journalism articles and doing Art Director on film shoots, wrangling up last minute props or cramming for exams I generally wind up feeling near death the week after.
Sure I felt run down but I some how avoided getting hit with the flu that was lingering in the back of my throat.
That and this is another attempt at quitting smoking. 2 weeks so far. With a lot of mood swings, cravings and low points.

The start of last week I pushed myself writing the first act of a short story that was inspired by a friend. Attepmting something new always pushes my boundaries and this one is from the perspective of a wolf, who is also male... if you have read any of my work you will find this weird as most of my characters are female and they follow a conversational writing style. Easy to translate into a film I guess. This one is very visual, no dialogue, lots of thoughts and instincts.
And powerful... and fun to write. It also has a supernatural twist but for once isn't horror.

Wednesday I visited my friend Jade who has just given birth to her gorgeous baby boy Hunter. Her and her hubby Mark seem really... tired. Happy and proud also fit in there some where but I have never seen two warm blooded people so zombiefied. BUT for all the right reasons and they weren't complaining. I was just shocked. I've never spent much time around kids...
Probably because my chain smoking, industrial music playing whiskey swigging might look bad beside a baby---- babies fault not mine--- the baby made me do it.

Thursday I got to enjoy my friend's Hen night. Sarah who got married saturday just gone, invited me and other friends and family out to dinner where we all talked wedding goss and shoved steak down our throats (ok I did Ive been too busy doing who knows what to remember to eat, reading and writing I suppose). It was a pleasure to meet some of her family and friends who were incredibly nice and welcoming towards me. The night was rediculously enjoyable I had forgotten how great some innocent girl time can be. Talking boys, gossip, fashion, shoes, uni, work etc etc

Plus I got to wear out my new H&R of London lil black dress. The dress is holta neck, with a giant bow over the bust, made from black drill with flocked velvet polkadots, low cut back showing off my back tattoo and lined with tulle. The perfect length for my shortyness, and gracefully shows off my batman thigh tattoo. I matched it with some fence net/fish net stockings and my favourite silver Bordello leoard print heels.

Cant stop loving this dress.

 

The lucky bride to be.

 

Here comes trouble.

 

Leah & Sarah after our inner city galavanting.

 

 

Its fairly obvious that my friends are diversified. I dont have a 'group' of friends, Im not part of a clique of like minded people. My friends are from all walks of life, completely different from one another and accept me exactly the way I am. Some are to the point of extended family that look after me when the times are tough, most are better friends to me than the superficial friendships that your average person on the street has. All my friends introduce me to new exciting things, broadern my horizons, comfort me when Im down, support me and help me create my dreams. They all make me proud to know them and are unique amazing individuals.

 

Friday I spent the morning working, rushing with my lovely pin up friend Kimmi to one of my tattooists Alex to have some touch up work done on my thigh tattoo. Mainly I just wanted that kick of adrenalin I get from tattoos and an extra edge. It helped keep me designing all day and reading and planning some very unique and exciting photos shoots for the future with my friend Kimmi who is a budding photographer.

 

All in all... my holidays are starting to pick up. The weariness is subsiding, my creativity is on such a roll that my physical body can hardly keep up. The humidity is up and the thunderstorms are rolling in and Im looking forward to the first lightening show of spring. Stay spooky little Darklings.

 

<3 Jekki

 

 

Wedding Bells.

Hells Bells Darklings... Its finally happened.
One of my lovely friends got married.
The gorgeous Sarah Fountian (now Whitney) got married saturday gone at Kangaroo Point.

 

I am still undecided on how I feel about weddings, I know now I'd need to find the right person: that I couldnt jump into something and just hope for the best and that wedding vows would keep us together.

But I love knowing that my friend has found her right man, and that she is happy and moving into a new exciting stage of her life.

 

On the day I was lucky enough to take my best guy/friend Mr (S)aint Filth. The poor darling was fretting because he couldnt wear make up. After hours of wandering around and catching up with each other we were pulled aside by the wedding photographer to have our outfits and alternate selves captured on camera.

Im not complaining, I was over the moon to be wearing my 'Petticoats and Gallantry' 'of the silvery moon' dress. 

The rest of the day was spent in the museum checking out the mummy exhibit and laughing at the fact that Patrick Stewart narrated the opening documentary which, if I do say so made the entire exhibit.

Inventing the mosh waltz a lovely little dance number that I plan on showing off on Halloween and watching the entire bridal party dance along to gangam style. Kinda of hilarious and heart warming.

 

It has been weird these last few months, watching all of my friends have babies, get married, solidify their relationships or move in together.

Im still single. Thats ok really. My one true love right now seems to still be writing and fashion- Im enjoying spending time with all of my amazing friends and adding new ones to the dark, devilsih little fold as well.

So I dont really have anything to complain about. I may not be in a relationship, getting told 'I love you' every day, but I am surroundeed by the love of my friends and I get to watch their relationships grow and unfold and spread the germ that is love around. Couldnt be happier infact ^.^

 

'We may not snuggle in bed every night, hump each other like monkies or say 'honey Im home' but I love you Mr Filth'  5 years- best friends... wouldnt want it any other way <3

 

 

 

 

Jekki's clothes: http://petticoatsandgallantry.com.au/

Jekki's shoes: Bordello

Jekki's sunnies: ruby shoes (2 for $20 baby- economic <3 )

 

(S)aint's Clothes: lipservice

(S)aint's shoes: New rock.

 

We are too well dressed, Id mug me.

 





 



Heckers & the maddness...

Things have been insane to say the least. I've written less than usual on here, sorry little followers I will try and make up for that in the coming weeks.
I had a massive lack of internet for around a month and then things took off with uni.
I hate taking extra classes, Im doing 2 more than I was last semester and as we are now in mid/semester break ...
I feel drained.
The last few days I have been enjoyng the art of reading and the laziness that accompanies it. The inability to move from your bed as you're so entranced by the written word. Shedding silent tears over fictional characters which seem closer to you than even your own family (and in my case that might be true...) and realising you need to desperately use the bath room as you haven't moved for hours... I love this reality slipping dream world that reading brings.
Currently Im enjoying 'Anno Dracula' by Mr Kim Newman. I'm only half way through so I plan on reviewing it once Im done.
Last friday I finished 'The opposite of life' (by a Melbourne author, can't tell you who because Ive leant it to my friend.)
It is certainly a charming little read so if you happen upon it in a book store, say ... 'Pulp Fiction' in Brisbane city (the arcade located near the train-station) BUY IT.

Something I want to get off my chest. People Im acquainted with have been implying I share too much 'online' or in their words 'you put yah lyf story on here girly'...
Well: NO I dont.
If I did I would get kicked off facebook & blogger & ... such what ever other things I use skype etc.
I have stopped sharing my love life and sex life online and if I was those 'finger pointers' would really have some thing to cry about ... or complain about.
I do have amazing acquaintences online, some have become acctual steadfast friends in real life, some I may never meet.
But most of the people in my friends list are 'real' that Ive met or know through other friends. Why cant I share my stupid stories, my ideas, my purchases and music tastes with these people. Isnt that what an online community is for? And if it botheres you that Im photo bombing facebook and wearing too much purple rouge ... why the fuckers did you add me? Worse if it's people I have met face to face before they added me! We all (those of you who've met me) know I am far more volatile, insane and strong willed in real life than online. Im also one of the least feminine people you will meet despite my corset collection and curves ... But honestly, you KNOW I am like this, a chatter box, a communicator ... why bother to change me or complain about the obvious.

Moving on ... my Darling lil Paloma turned 16 this month. I was lucky enough to attend her gorgeous party at the Music Kafe in West End where her boyfriend Rhys and mate Saul played the most adorable baby bat punk rock gig!!! I am enthralled with their talent and stage performance and I will be surprised if they dont go places musically.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN SWEETSIN/PALOMA/KITTENFANGS <3

She stole my boots lol, seems Im not as light footed as I used to be and Im too used to wearing Doc Martens every day >.<

GODDESS I LOVE WESTEND AT NIGHT.

 

I cant even explain why, maybe its the frustraitingly slanted cobbled streets or that fact that Im one of the more normal people walking around (yes a homeless man put his hand on his cock and began to wank as I walked by... this is just what HAPPENS in west end... or to me) or you never know what kooky cafe or shop has opened up around the corner. Its strewn with faerie lights and just too fun.

If you're a brisbane local I suggest you go and check out the night life there.

 

Anyway much love Darklings Im sure there will be more posts for you to devour soon enough.

-Jekki

Sorry

Hello lil darklings,

Sorry about the long time away. My internet is dead- but I've had quite a few fun adventures that I plan on recounting as soon as I can. New chapter of fun, frollicking and Fucking up to report on. Plus hair styles, and fashion, Piratish times and Lolita clothing and mixing my themes making new wardrobe catastrophes as often as possible. Think blade runner crossed with the white power ranger, amphibious pirates and undead Lolitas. Plus shaved bits and tattoos and upcoming halloween goodies <3
Good luck to all my uni friends with their assessment and I promise soon to regualarly blog again.
As soon as I have net which isn't just the universities. <3 Jekki

Cruella

Im one of those crazy people who dress up even for University. Sitting there first thing monday morning doing broadcast radio in a corsetted plaid cropped jacket with an Elizabethen collar, leather head band covered in spikes and enough make up to kill a bunny in a reaction test. (Which I'd never do... gosh guys!!!)

Its just how I roll. I'd never walk into a class room or work looking gross and unmade up, the thought horrifies me and I honestly don't understand how students can roll out of bed, and go to class. No shower, no coffee, NO DEODORANT!!!

I love hygenie and feeling good. I believe you only feel as good as you look. I think the majority of society says it the other way around but I like to reflect how I feel on the inside with mah/out/side/bitties. In a non-sexual way that is.

Came home to my amazing Cruella De' Ville coat (faux fur BUT genuine 60's vintage) I adore it, even if it smells a lil moth/bally. This baby is going to have some adventures with me ...

Ok enough douching around, Rammstien and I are going to write this council story for Journalism

Or thats the plan.

Pirate Purchases

Hey Darklings...

Long time no writing, yes yes. Busy, sick, flu, uni, flu, partying, greazefest etc.
This month has only just begun and it's full on. Already done a handful of assessments and had the flu twice aswell as been incredibly social for me (once semester starts Im a massive hermit). So it seems I am slowly managing to have a social life and study, which is differant for me but I dont expect it to continue. New short film to work on, loads of writing, work experience, plus other assignments, exams and my acctual job.

So- make over is currently awesome. I went insane and after paying bills... I splurged... Like a motherfukker.

So I have a feeling I will need to be a bit of a study/creature over the next few weeks to make up for all the amazing times Ive had of late. Also, new tattoo, new hair, new make up, so much lingerie and clothing and fantastic accessories. Realised the other day that my friend is throwing a pirate party for her son's first, I spent today in search of piratish pretties and ended up with loads of violet and chartruse coloured crazy bangles, and amazing black high waisted, poofy pirate pants with giant legs and a crotch that finishes near my knees. I cant wait to get them on MEEEE!!!

I still want a cream or white pirate looking blouse, or even shift dress to add a neck corset, and underbust corset to. No shoes of corpse and a splash of fake blood.

To finish the ensemble, my stunning petticoats and gallantry mini pirate tricorn and my jane doe latex eyepatch.



http://petticoatsandgallantry.com.au/
For all things adorable and lolita.
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/PetticoatsAndGallantry (facebook link, more pictures)

http://www.janedoelatex.com/
One of my favourite latex designers but unfourtunatly not Australian. Still - shipped amazingly fast, perfect quality and I recommend them regaurdless of location.

So photos to come of my outfit ideas and makeup trials.

For now- Picture from greazefest.
Was a fun night, based on the fact I was surrounded with friends, filled with cider and wearing fantastic clothes plus getting to play around with my new orange and black hair.
(Inspired by girl with a dragon tattoo and leeloo from 5th element) - (two of my current favourite films)
Got to make new friends, see Marnie one of my besties and meet her cuz, plus catch up with friends I hadnt seen in years and ended the evening in the most enjoyable way possible.

Top: Heavy Red

Corset: Louise Black

Skirt: Gallery Serpentine.

Much Love Darklings, Enjoy the rest of busy breezy August.



Make over Miseries

I am dying for a make over. My hair hasnt been done since I dyed it 'Borg' green for the Prometheus opening night (dying my hair the colour of sci-fi horror movies is just my thing ok... inspired by fiction life imitating art etc etc) (and on that note I know there are no Borgs in the Alien universe, it was a similar green to alien blood/acid but I liked the name Borg green better. Reminds me of lazer lights.) which was many months ago and it was end of april early may when I last had it cut, regrowth done etc. Now it has many inches of regrowth, washed out blonde and brown with highlights of yellowish green. Luckily the dye was manic panic so the highlights look ok still, but not the same as a nice fresh dye job. But its not as simple as that, last time I bought make up I accidently bought the wrong palette colour, starlight by manic panic instead of moonlight, it makes my skin a shade darker when I apply it and is slightly thicker than I am used to leaving a slight pilly residue. I have run out of moisturiser so am using an old Estee Lauder one my sister gave me which is way too dense for my skin. No eye cream so my sleepless nights are visible on my face and almost all my eye shadows are running out. The one thing I am fine with is my lip glosses and lipsticks. I am adoring Apocalips by Illamasqua as well as D'lilac by LimeCrime and Mint to be. So where has all my money gone that I am in that bad of a cosmetics situation ???

...

I have no idea...
Honestly ... I am trying to think. I paid off my Petticoats and Gallantry dress, some other clothing layby's before the end of Univeristy Semester1, paid for more work on my back tattoo for my documentary, bills to pay and debts to sort, drinking money for my Birthday shindig... I spent lots of money at the lady gaga concert early June (leather biker jacket with born this way unicorn, worth every cent!!!) but I just dont know why I havn't been investing in cosmetics. So unlike me. I also got new Doc Martens... ( buying boots is SO LIKE ME)

Next week is pay week. Next week is student allowance week. Next week I should be able to afford to see an accountant so I can do my tax return. These 3 things bring a mischievious smile to my face. I sooo need money. Not just to pay bills, to buy an external hard drive and Final Draft for windows (so I no longer have to format scripts badly myself) but I am dying to get my hair done (haha see what I did there so damn punny) organise some Late winter/ Early spring fashion for myself and buy some make up so Im not using the same purples and silver over and over.

I dont really feel like me right now, almost no little parcels in the mail from clothes companies, no new make up or hair styles, its been at least 2 to 3 months since I was tattooed (which means 3 months since my hair was done) and every time I go to buy make up I seem to come home with bottle upon bottle of chi chi nail polish fake eye lashes and moon marks (DONT ASK WHY, IT JUST HAPPENS)

Some one needs to remind me to buy some acctual make up.

WISH LIST FOR NEXT WEEK

Jasmine hair treatment from lush.
New sugarpill and limecrime eye shadows.
Eye cream from lush.
Under eye treatment from Loccitane.
Oversized off the shoulder tee's, to modify and layer with short shorts and Doc's.
The perfect black skinny jeans (and if I find them I'll let you know)
All the funky orange hair dye reminiscent of LEELOO ever made by manic panic and fudge.
Moonlight vampire's veil by manic panic.
Surprise new tattoo.
Surprise new piercing.

And what I dont need- Nail polish and Fake eyelashes. (remind me).

Feed the Machine

I feel like I am stuck in some weird cycle of uni/work/uni/work and I can't take pleasure in pleasure... I dont know if this is just me, being too strict on myself. Wanting to look perfect get perfect marks perform perfectly at uni ... there is so much pressure in society right now on females and perfection. Its not good enough to just look perfect and run a perfect household like the women of the 50's had to. There is now the pressure of your own career, a higher education, to be cultured and travel and live outside the box while some how mantaining this ever elusive perfection (or appearance of ...)
I can hardly put into words how much this idealism of perfection affects me. I admit it is a pressure I put on myself. I am constantly told by my family I study too much, I put myself down when it comes to my appearance while others reassure me I look good, I judge my writing harshly while others genuinly enjoy it... I think I am begining to see a pattern here.

In the struggle to reach and or maintain perfection, I am losing the ability to be happy and enjoy anything. Not much point in perfection if you're perfectly unhappy.

That said I feel a lot happier with a fresh dye job, new hair style, a new tattoo piece, new ensemble to wear out. I dont exactly 'like' getting stared at all the time but it's a small price to pay to dress the way I want and express myself. Confidence comes in many shapes and forms and for me confidence is platform boots a trench coat and a corset. Teased hair and bright dyes, fake eye lashes and fresh tattoos. Each to their own I suppose.

I hope this funk dissipates by next week. As next week is make over week I am sure it will. Superficial yes, but knowing I will have enough money to pay bills get tattooed and get my hair done is a huge weight off my shoulders. I dont even think I can explain it properly... but sometimes that confidence boost has to be superficial... to help you work harder study harder write better and open up your mind to new ways of thinking and posibilities. To give me the confidence to be the best me I can be, and get closer to perfection.

Yep this blog has come full circle.

UniBlues

And so another semester of University begins. Im sorry I haven't been on here much lil darklings, after my birthday mid/June I spent a lot of time working, writing and focusing on my own self development.
Plus chilling with some amazing friends, watching as many films as I could and having some crazy drunken times.

Memorable road trip, Short fiction which Im quite proud of, weight loss and decreasing my debt are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how I spent my break.

But seriously I dont think 4 weeks was enough. Uni is hectic as per usual, I have another class compared to last semester and the assignments are already piling up. At least I can make some attempts at writing and producing through out this semester.

I am really really enjoying writing short stories now. I like the 3 act structure with out having to add too much detail. Or you can add as much detail as you want but focus on a small space in time instead of a story spanning over days or months or even years.

Anyway enough about writing, I need to be reading. Borrowing out every book on short screen plays probably wasnt the best idea but I wont let myself down this semester. Time for kitten cuddles and berrocca to KILL THIS FUCKING FLU.

Oh and if you dont know anything about my cat, she is massive and omg I'm so obsessed with her coz she is the cutest thing in the world. Seriously <3 I mean, look at her paw, it's massive. And full of claws. Another plus :D

Ghoulish Gallavanting

I have been rediculously spoilt. I have amazing friends like, seriously. Each in their own way spoilt me with their time, attention, money etc etc. But I am a fairly attention seeking person. Twas only natural. Still riding this high from being so happy. I love that moment when you're drinking, and everything becomes honestly clear. It's a good moment. Then, when you're sober, emotions etc kick in. Im just trying to hold onto that amazing second of clarity I had between sips of whiskey nestled between amazing friends. Two days later and things are still looking good so fingers crossed I keep this wisdom Ive gained at 23 with me.
To all my friends who bought me gifts, wrote me letters and cards, posted stuff from over sea's or across the country, sent me emails, texts, facebook posts and took me out for coffee or chai or booze or breakfast or, better yet, celebrated with me at Lychee Lounge: I thankyou. I was never the popular ghoul at school, like, had no friends no matter how hard I tried. But as an adult (yeah right) I've finally realised I am surrounded by the most amazing people. No more bullshits or popularity contests. Just epic friendships.

The long weekend of wonderful began with picking up the wonderful Marnie Moo from the airport at 10:30ish.a.m friday!

Dressed to distress??

OMG she fed me :) And I got a new monster high doll. Such a happy, grown up Jekki ... (?)

Hey there sailor (wink wink)

Just too cool kids, with cool hair, being cool, spotaneously cool.

One of the reason's I enjoy my suburb

 (despite that Edward Scissorhands nagging out of place feeling)

Took Marnie to visit the lovely Alex at his parlour to get something cute and pretty tattooed on her back. The lil trooper even went out with me that night.

At last, sipping Absinthe and finally enjoying the night. Too many crazy times to list, but I felt so spoilt by my friends on this night, and really the last two weeks have been constant Birthday surprises. If every one was as lucky as me the world would be a better more tolerable place.

If only all my Birthdays had been this good. Oh well here's to making the most of amazing times and spending my short time (by that I mean all human life is short, although Im not human, anyway, life is short not, Im about to die) with the people who count. (And not every one who went to my drinks were in the photos, wish I took photos before getting too intoxicated to care.)

<3 to my Darklings

-Jekki

Birthday Bandits

Whoa I am posting a lil late, but better late than never. Happy Birthday to me, for last week. Had a seriously indulgent day, cupcake bubble bath, crazy glitter nail polish, lego, monster high dolls, 5th element soundtrack, jewellery, toiletries, an ipod which works, new Doc Martens (which wont fucking break in, the pain... I have no skin left on my ankle)
Followed by disgusting junk food.
Followed by Snow white & the huntsman (which aside from Kristen Stuart I enjoyed and will write a review on here about it later this week much to some followers happiness)
Then birthday drinks with a good friend (Whiskey plus bacon and eggs, the only way this ghoul rolls)
My friends engagement party filled with open bar tab and crazy times.
And a deadly hang over.
Which is lingering ...

The fun continues with more plans this week and weekend slipped in between work shifts and writing. Since uni finished for the semester I have been slack so now... I have alot of writing to start. and general chores to catch up on. Hopefully future blogs will be more creative, less hung over and fueled by the power of breakfast. Until then... Much love Darklings.

Happiness, Chocolate & ghoulish me

Snuggled in bed, reading the June issue of Vogue Australia and avoiding my assignments.

I still have:

1 journalism exam
1 journalism article
1 radio show
1 radio interview
1 radio exam
1 documentary
1 documentary essay

It seems like alot, yet I'm not panicked. Maybe it is because I have no pressure from a partner or boyfriend to keep up with their life (which I detest by the way), little or no work right now because my current employer doesn't want to give me many hours, or maybe I am growing up and becoming less anxious (yeah right). But I dont feel it... the impending doom, the impending panic attacks and freak out sessions. Normally, gripped by fear and anxiety I would hurridly type out assignments forgetting font sizing and correct referencing, staying all night on youtube in tears thinking I'd fail everything and stuffing my face with chocolate, chain smoking and guzzling energy drinks til I felt as though I'd have a heart attack (that said I gave myself a heart murmur and internal bleeding from said practice and have now started a healthier diet this year around).
Happily I can say I am no longer a smoker, 2 months quit. I no longer drink energy drinks, 8 months quit. I dont drink over 4 cups of coffee a day unless it is dire circumstances, and I try to have a few cups of green tea or chai per day.
I plan to improve my diet, cut down on chocolate and carbs, stick to low g.i, aswell as start doing walking for more excercise and stretches in the morning.

I have found that health is directly linked to happiness, maybe I am happier now that my blood isn't rushing with sugar and caffine and taurine (which comes from bulls balls eww guys eww), and that I for once in my life get at least 6 to 7 hours sleep per night. I also have a car so if the weather is bad I can get to my destination safely and not miss out on lectures. Not smoking each day makes me feel clearer in the head, and instead of using it to procrastinate I now try and get straight into my assignments (sept for right now haha). Also I save around $50 a week (not that i have anything to show for it). So all in all I am healthier than me, this time last year which is a great improvment considering university is alot more difficult and time consuming, and that I have no money.

I hope when it comes to this time next semester I can say I am even healthier, and hopefully slightly more wealthy.
I hope that for all of my friends as well. The last few years have been trying for all of us, but if we dont keep hope in our hearts that things will improve, with love, life, finances, health, body image etc etc... than we may as well give up and give in to saddness.
But I believe saddness is only an emotion, while happiness is a state of existance. I try and get there every day, and I hope you guys do too.

Much love darklings
-Jekki

narcissus sleeps

 

I am really looking forward to finishing this semester. To see all my hard work completed and to finally start writing that fucking book which has been rattling around in my head (I woke up today and realised how to make it epic... it will be so good >.< i love how it sounds.) To finish my short film script, to finish my radio dramas... get some work experience in the industry and just make art.
...Thankyou to all my friends who talk to me, support me, buy the second clothes i sell, buy me drinks here and there and listen to me complain about how life is so unfair. I couldn't keep doing this without you. Coz I've realised why I always feel alone, like the outsider looking in... coz I'm peeking into other realities each time I write or draw... I have become the solitary observer of my own creations. So lonely coz I cant join in, only play GODDESS while I mold these Universes... but you guys bring me back to this reality the ones where I have friends and some one to confide in. And it makes each return to my writing sphere more enjoyable, coz I know when I am done someone is waiting for me on the other side. Thanks guys. I promise to stop acting like a nutcase (jokes)

Mid semester sympathies

Happy Autunm Ladies and Gents.
Unseasonably frezzing, we are mid May and I seem to be diving into my warmer Winter wardrobe.
Time to crack out my drool worth nubia lolita/cyber/overcoat, i wrote one of my first blog articles on this baby, and today i am gonna rock it!!!
I'm enjoying having half black half - lemon coloured hair, giant and tussled like I havn't washed nor given one fekkin damn, it looks monsterously dishevelled each morn, just the way I like it.
And I finally have photos of the peppermint lipstick by LimeCrime.
Ok enough waffling - I need to get back to study.

The Art of Procrastintion

The art of procrastination is one I have most definantly perfected in the past few weeks. And I still manage to have all my assignments in on time. And newspaper articles and all the other stuff I find to occupy my time. But tonight, after looking at film rushes and scripts and journalism articles I wanted to get dirty and use my hands ...
Nothing suss I swear!!!!

So I invented the golden butter fig cake.
I am ceoliac, and I hate cake mixes they taste like poo, and I like to experiment with veagan recipes (although this one is not veagan friendly) but starting from scratch prevents preservatives added sugar and salt, coz seriously why does a cake mix need salt???

Ingredients.

1 2/3 cup of gluten free self raising flour
2/3 butter (soft or melted)
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs whisked
6 figs cut into quarters
dash of soy milk

Add the butter, sugar and flour, whisk n all that shit, then add the 3 whisked eggs, pour it in a doughnut shaped (coogoolhoff - its german dammit, thats how i say it, not how u spell it lol) cake tin which has been greased like a virgin on her wedding night (sugar goes like toffee if there isnt enough oil to get the cake out and you will have a plate of crumbs and poo). last but not least add the quartered figs and sprinkle sugar generously over them. Bake on fan forced for about 20mins at 150degrees. should look browny golden and cake should look golden hence the cli-ched name! the exciting bit is the figs should sink to the bottom and then all the juices and seedy stoof should spread out!!! When its done flip the fuffermukker and if cooked correctly it will slide out and the top will be covered in amazing, toffee, figgy goodness. This is a dense cake and will only stay fresh for a few days (as most gluten free products are wont to do) so eat this mofo fast and share it ... you dont need all the calories.

It is proven that constructive, productive procrastination helps you function and concentrate later on when you go back to study. Need to balance both sides of your brain, dont over use one side or you will feel awful. So happy procrastinaion my darklings <3

Wish I May, Wish I Might ...

Wow, still trying to sort out the new layout of blogger- I am a bit dissapointed that it's changed- I liked the way it looked before...
Welcome to May...
This blog will focus on my wardrobe- far too much going on in my personal life and work life to get started and I think I shall keep all that seperate from my art and fashion ideas... Who wants to read that crap anyway? Unless I am personal friends with some1 online I get sick of the whingy/emo statuses, It's time for me (in a way) to grow up and stop spreading my personal life all over the net--- I dont mean GROW UP, grow up, THAT wont likely happen - but I dont want to be recognised for something incidental like a break up, or a friendship - when I could be recognised for my kick ass ensembles or my writing or art.

This may, It is all about unique fabrics, monochrome, and textures. Alot of black, grey, charcoal and white will be worn and soft velvets vs leather & pvc. Flat boots like doc Martens will be in my favour and layering with oversized knits and asymetrical dresses. Although I am broke I got to indulge in some new make-up for on camera filming.

Gorgeous colours by Lime Crime...

The colours are vivid and appear quite illustriously on the lips, they also have built in moisturiser so no 'cracked old lady face' look either... http://www.beserkclothing.com/lime-crime-makeup-c-320.html?osCsid=c0c3758c0c856e46246acb0c8e34d359

A little parcel full of squidy happiness from Tentacle Threads yesterday- just what the doctor ordered after long day of study, filming, writing, brunching, dodgy cosplaying and general tea drinking and gallavanting... (and today i have bettlejuice legs) http://tentaclethreads.com/site/

Much love all and darkness and spoilt blessings. Now I have to do something constructive, but at least you all have something visual to stare at while i try and make money and art ... le sigh ...