FFR: January Outfit Backlog

What in Blue Blazes, Purple Monochrome???

80s cobalt blue blazer with star studs - Thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL - $4

80s lavender polyester blouse - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL - $3

Danier Leather lavender skirt - thrifted @ Encore Club in KL - $2

Gold vinyl belt - thrifted at Salvation Army in KL - $1

Gold tone w/ pink gems cocktail ring - thrifted ages ago

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There's Flowers in my Coral!

90s jacquard Michael K . & Company Blazer - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL on $5 bag day

Coral silk blouse - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL - $3

Aqua leather belt - thrifted @ Encore Club in KL - $1

Aqua polyester scarf - thrifted @ Encore Club in KL - $0.50

Fashion for the Mentally Unstable: Mind Over Matter

Don't you love when life just feels so meaningless you stop doing the things you used to enjoy? And by "love" I mean feel completely ambivalent about. I'll be honest: I'm mentally unstable. Like many people with depressive anxiety, I get listless, unable to focus, and freaked out by every tiny thing that goes wrong. I get angry with myself for being angry/sad about everything. I lose sight of the little things that usually brighten my day.

This is a perpetual cycle. Over and over, throughout my life, I've had episodes where I felt like nothing was worthwhile, that my efforts were wasted and nothing truly lasting would come of my existence. Eventually, I would get tired of feeling like a slug and continue my "futile" efforts at fitting into a society that doesn't seem to have a place for me.

So what's this have to do with fashion?

The Battleground that is Pinterest: 2

I gave a bunch more thought to the whole Pinterest copyright thing, and I've realized that by blocking access to the original location of a pinned image WITHOUT REMOVING THE IMAGE ITSELF FROM PINTEREST actually DENIES ownership of that image! For example, this being a Blogger blog, I may indeed be just as blocked on Pinterest as many others. However, from the information in the just-linked post on Inspiration&Realisation, any images pinned from Binary Catfish may still remain accessible and REPINNABLE on Pinterest WITHOUT access to the original location of those images. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that violate even the relatively-fluid Fair Use clause??? If my images aren't being properly attributed, that means Pinterest is basically denying my ownership of them.

I'm cool with people using my images as inspiration, which fits into Fair Use, and I don't mind if my ideas are redistributed so long as I'm credited, and a tool like Pinterest makes it much easier TO credit me. I try very hard to ensure that I use good blogging practices and properly link and attribute the images I share, BECAUSE IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO (most Tumblr users should be dreadfully ashamed of themselves). I want anyone who stumbles across my tiny corner of the internet to be able to go directly to the source and experience the thing I found so inspiring for themselves! The progenitor of that inspiration deserves it.

This whole fiasco is SOPA in reverse, and IT IS NOT COOL. Did Pinterest not JUST fix their terms of service to ensure continuing ownership of the images that get pinned? Why is it that only MEGA-CORPORATIONS get any protection for their intellectual property? Thanks to Inspiration&Realisation, I think I know the answer to that last question...

The Battleground that is Pinterest

If any of my tiny number of readers have used Pinterest, I'm sure you're aware of the copyright issues currently being discussed in various online circles. As much as I've enjoyed using Pinterest to collect and sort inspiration images for my later perusal, I believe Pinterest has gone too far in defending Corporate America's interests.

Here is the letter I sent them after getting a rude surprise earlier today:

Polyvore: Casual Elegance / Retro Glamour

Don't forget to heart my set!

FFR: Pink and Silver Secretaries

I've been so inspired by the elegance of the 30s and 40s lately! It just so happens I have a few secretary blouses from the 80s, when 40s-styling was trendy. Amazing how fashion gets recycled, isn't it?

Pink polyester blouse with shoulder gathers - Rachael (1980s) - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL ($2)

Plastic pearl strand - heavily tarnished brass clasp, 50s? 60s? - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL ($0.50)

Double-strand wired pearl bead cuff - 50s or 60s - thrifted ages ago

Chinese brass bangle - $5 at a Chinese shop

Brass and pearl bead cocktail ring - thrifted ages ago

Basic face (foundation, mascara, highlighter)

Crease: Avon pinks shadow duo in dark pink (discontinued)

Lid: Avon pinks shadow duo in light pink (discontinued)

Avon lipstick in Pink Light (discontinued)

Polyester silver brocade blouse - Shirtmate (1980s) - thrifted @ Salvation Army in KL ($2)

Steel grey glass pearl beads - Dollarama - $1

Pearls and chains bracelet - made by me!

Jointed finger armour ring - Ardene - $2

Basic face (foundation, mascara, highlighter)

Crease: Avon In a Blink liner-shadow in Onyx (not available online)

Lid: Avon monoshadow in Citrine (not available online)

Avon Ultra Rich Lipstick in Sheer Natural

Now I Have One: Chains and Pearls Bracelet

Inspired by the very-awesome Flamingo Toes, I just HAD to have my very own Chain and Pearl Multi-Row Bracelet!

Modeled by my giant wine bottle!

Montage!

I made my own S-clasp and triple brackets, deconstructed a ring for the pearls and a wallet chain for the medium weight chain, and took the various bar doohickies from two pairs of earrings. The smallest and largest chains are from the dollar store!

It was very challenging, and VERY satisfying! I can't wait to wear it!