All articles tagged 'gala'

Super secret surprise on the way! Eeeee!

Things I Require This Winter Or I Will Surely Die

Melodrama is so hot right now! (Not really.)

Weekly Resolutions

This week, I’d like to impose a limitation, if I may, which will make your week much more productive.

Daily Outfit -- 22nd March 2008

Je suis un French schoolgirl… oui!

What To Wear To A Job Interview

“I was turned down for a job yesterday, to my face the woman said “I would not possibly think of hiring you, you do not have the correct presentation for my office, you should really invest in a suit if you want to make it into the corporate world”. I wore a white shirt and black pants, I did not wear the suit jacket solely because I caught the train and it was 30 degrees. My Mum thought I looked good (that’s not very reliable though) and I loved the shoes and earrings I wore so I even did a daily outfit photo but then I was shot down by this woman.”

Weekly Resolutions

How did you do? Here are my plans for the week…

Carousel -- Week Ending 7th March 2008

Dominatrix lessons, raw websites, an interview with Nubby Twiglet & a New York webcam!

Things I Love Thursday

Skins, blazing my own trail, my new heart-shaped mirror ball… !

Un Petit Raw Update

“In any case, other than my desire to hear more about your adventures in raw foodism, the real question here is this: how do you balance a raw food diet with cupcakes? Can I make this a positive change without abandoning the classic cheese and cracker combo, chocolate and cupcakes on valentines day, and even, once and awhile, a sandwich? Please let a girl know!”

Weekly Resolutions

What’s stopping me (& you) from ticking off the items on your list?

Black In Fashion: Mourning To Night

A review of the Black In Fashion exhibition at the NGV.

Daily Outfit -- 2nd March 2008

What I wore to Black In Fashion’s opening night. Plus — me with Zandra Rhodes!

Un Petit Hair Update

I had a trim, yay!

Weekly Resolutions

I started to ponder the concept of having weekly resolutions. I know that New Year’s resolutions can be quite daunting to a lot of people, which I’m sure isn’t helped by the fact that we are always expected to set great hulking goals for ourselves (like “Solve world hunger” & “Organise closet”). But if we could break down the time-frame, surely that would make it easier?

Valentine's Day Panic!

What would you put on a mixtape for your #1 crush?

Sydney Morning Herald

A feature on me that was in the Sydney Morning Herald.

Vintage Loot!

Things I bought at a recent vintage sale! $16 goes a long way sometimes!

New Shoes!

I love platforms, & I love mary janes, so it all makes sense really!

Wishlist For 2008

Yum.

My Raw Adventure!

Really, when you look at it logically, it makes sense. How could it possibly be bad for your body to subsist on lots of fresh, healthy produce from the earth?

What We're Using

I thought it would be interesting to do a periodical round-up on the beauty products we’re all using & how well they’re working for us. It’s a good way to trade information & find products you might like to test out yourself.

Hair Extensions

Cass has a really amazing system of attaching extensions, the likes of which I’ve never seen before (or even heard of).

New Hair!

I have new hair!!! There are not enough exclamation marks to describe the excitement I feel!

Things I Love Thursday

Tofutti cuties, Buffy, raw fooooood…

How To Be A Writer

“My dream and the only thing I’ve ever really been in interested in is being a writer. Many many people have tried to discourage me from doing this, but it’s my passion! I was wondering if you had any advice?”

Things I Love Thursday

This week I lurve amazing people, my new blender, thinking about transitioning to raw veganism…

Daylesford

My trip to Daylesford — what I did, where I stayed, the works!

2008: The Year Of Healthy Eating

I want to eat healthier in 2008, & here’s how I intend to do it!

Things I Love Thursday

Things I’m loving! White rooms, David Letterman, eating properly, the delight of 2008…

Cosmopolitan

It is rather sad for me to have to tell you this, but as of now, my columns in Cosmopolitan magazine are no longer.

Things I Love Thursday

Christmas, gingerbread people, excellent service, cheese platters… !

Things I Love Thursday

New music, Sofia Coppola, cleaning & organising, & a huge pile of other stuff!

Happy First Birthday, iCiNG!

Happy birthday to us!

A Model Search

On Saturday morning, I woke up at 6.30am to offer my services as an extremely amateur make-up artist at a modelling competition. Earlier that week, my teacher had asked me & a couple of other girls in my class to help her do faces at a show, & I was delighted (& totally flattered) to accept.

Photobooth Friday -- 7th December 2007

Audrey & I, photoboothing it up!

Life After School

“I was wondering, for us younger readers, how is life after high school? Is college easier, harder, less, or more work? What about after that? Do your goals change? What about your personality? Are you able to go through a “self-discovery” period or do you just get thrown into life right away? As a young adult, what are your thoughts about all this? How was high school different for you?”

Things I Love Thursday

False eyelashes, accents, silly words & more!

Things I Love Thursday

Rachel Zoe’s style manual, butoh workshops, treehouses…

Gala Darling Loves American Apparel!

A plain white t-shirt has never been the sort of thing that appealed to me. It always seemed a bit “French starlet on her day off”, if you know what I mean. You know those effortlessly gorgeous movie stars who wear a t-shirt & jeans on their day off but look impeccable? I am not one of those types. When I dress down like that, I feel like a soccer mother.

Celebrity Outreach

I have a recurring fantasy which involves me writing a letter to a celebrity & changing their life, somehow. Just in some small way — giving them a bit of unexpected support. I have learned what a difference it makes. In this fantasy, it’s always a celebrity who has fallen from grace in some way, or who is no longer “A List” for whatever reason. Someone who I think needs a bit of love & encouragement.

Things I Love Thursday

People moving to my city, finding elusive items, booking my Christmas holiday & many many many more things.

Things I Love Thursday

Dry shampoo, Victoria Beckham & turbans!

Things I Love Thursday

What do I love this Thursday? Eartha Kitt, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, parkour & more!

Hallowe'en Costumes

Do some research. Really sit down & have a think about your dress-up options. Once you start pondering it, the ideas will really start to flow, it’s just that you need to be in the mindset first.

Ending Friendships

Can I make a stand & ask for people to always cull their friendships in the quick & dirty way? Please?

Spray Tanning Put To The Test!

Well, yesterday was one of the most unusual experiences of my life. Yes, I deigned to have a spray tan. There was a voucher in an issue of Cosmopolitan magazine offering up a “free spray tan”, which of COURSE I couldn’t resist.

Things I Love Thursday

Where’s Wally? Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? & a few other things…

Changing Your Name

“A while ago I decided to go by my middle name instead of my first name just because I like it a lot better and I think it fits. Now I know that Gala Darling is probably not your birth name ;) and I was wondering how you managed to go through with the name change. I’m moving to France in a few weeks and of course I am going to introduce myself to everyone with my middle name but back home it probably won’t be as easy. I’m really shy so I don’t know if I can just tell everyone “Oh, by the way, that’s not my name anymore!” How did you do it? & does your family call you Gala? I don’t think my family could ever get used to it!!”

Asking Questions

This is an administrative post to alert you to my new guide to asking questions!

Sunday Rituals

What do you do on Sundays, & what would you LIKE to do?

How To Dress Like Edie Sedgwick

Here’s how to shoot a little Edie into your aesthetic, & some pictures of me adopting the style!

Things I Love Thursday

Dr Seuss audiobooks, mysterious postcards, dada & MORE!

Fashion Darling #003

How to do the perfect cat’s eye — my column in Cosmopolitan!

Fashion Report: Spring/Summer 2007/08

My direction for spring/summer 2007/08 is a mix of aristocratic, tennis & haughty chic, with modern edges.

The Power Of Eyebrows

It’s truly incredible the way a pair of well-shaped eyebrows can completely transform your face, as seen here!

Things I Love Thursday

Hot air balloons, Barbara Cartland, inspiration… & a fabulous stack of comments!

Winter Style 2007

Things I would definitely be wearing if I was in, say, New York. (Swoon.)

Gala Darling Paper Doll

A while ago, the incredible Mel Knight created a paper doll of yours truly! I have FINALLY put it all together & here is a printable version as well as the option of dragging & dropping my clothes! Enjoy!

Things I Love Thursday

Violet Crumble ice creams, long naps, super-speedy morning walks, vibrant blue skies, mismatched saucers & teacups, other people’s birthdays…

Happy Birthday Video

Just a little video about my birthday & a major THANK YOU to everyone for their well-wishes!

Happy Birthday To Me!

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me! Happy birthday, dear Gala, happy birthday to me!

Daily Outfit -- 7th September 2007

What I wore to the Object of Desire show last night…

Things I Love Thursday

Things I Love Thursday is about building appreciation & gratitude. Here are the things I appreciate today.

Kimono Love!

I bought my kimono & I am head over heels in LOVE.

DELIGHT or SMITE? (September)

Delight: major nailpolish, taking time out, clip-on earrings, setting new goals, & more!

Fashion Darling #002

An interview with me in Cosmopolitan magazine!

Things I Love Thursday

Violet hair, birthdays, gift vouchers & more!

I Love New York!

New York is my favourite city in the entire world. I have been obsessed with it since I was a child — it seemed like the total opposite of the sleepy city in which I grew up.

My Birthday Wishlist!

Things I would love to receive for my birthday! Dachshunds, jewellery, lip gloss & more!

Things I Love Thursday

Things which are making me happy today!

International Dress Up Day #007 -- Gala's Pictures

I dressed as Veruca Salt!

Jennifer

Today is the 16th of August, my friend Jennifer’s birthday. She would have been 24 today, but she committed suicide when she was 15.

How To Start A Blog

Of all the questions I receive, number one MUST be “how do I start a blog?”. The other day I replied to four such emails, only to have another one come in overnight!

Party Preparation

What are your best party preparation tips?

Fashion Darling #001

A scan of my first fashion column for Cosmopolitan magazine!

Daily Outfit -- 6th August 2007

I am dressed inappropriately for the weather. & my first Cosmopolitan column came out today!

How To Find A Boyfriend

“Well, my problem is that I’m still very young. I’m only fifteen, but there is only one thing on my mind — getting a boyfriend. It seems silly when I write it out, but everybody around me has so much experience in the boy department but I feel left out. I’ve never had a “real” boyfriend, only one or two little flings in middle school. I really just want somebody with whom I can share good times, and I’m just seeking some male attention. I don’t know what seems to be wrong me with me, but I can never get a guy! Do you have any suggestions?”

Pole-Dancing & Raunch Culture

What do you think about pole-dancing?

What's In My Bag?

Here’s a collage of what was in my bag today…

New Boots!

Oooooooh I love them.

Sydney Fashion Blogger High Tea

This time next week, I’ll be in Sydney! (I’m so excited.) I wanted to invite those of you who live there (or on the outskirts, or who feel like a nice long Sunday drive!) to the Sydney fashion blogger high tea! I was invited as the “guest of honour” (ooh la la), & I’d love to see some of you there!

Gala's International Dress Up Day #006 Video!

When I was young, I wanted to be a chocolate tester. I think we can blame Roald Dahl (my hero) for that — Charlie & The Chocolate Factory was a major book for me.

Daily Outfit -- 14th July 2007

Channelling the Marchesa Luisa Casati & wishing I was in the Hollywood Hills.

Majority Rules!

Pink it is!

Hello Blondie!

I got my hair cut! Should I dye it pink or purple?

Mary-Kate Ripped Me Off!

Mary-Kate Olsen ripped off my look! But I forgive her… wink wink!

Social Networking?

What are your thoughts?

EFT

EFT is a form of healing & therapy that you can use on yourself. Here I explain a bit about it & film myself doing it!

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders, the effect they have & the not-so-glamorous side of starving yourself.

Why You Should Go To Sales

Best shoes EVER.

Daily Outfit -- 19th June 2007

I declare today to be Valley of the Dolls day. I’m wearing a candy pink vintage babydoll nightgown, a yellow bow belt, pink heels & a tiara!

Exciting News!

I’m going to have a column in Cosmopolitan magazine! OH my GOD! Etc.!

International Dress Up Day #005 -- Gala's Pictures

I dressed up as Bunnyhead Darling. Her vices include fast cars & pickled onions. She also likes hanging out in a bikini & a fur coat, as evidenced!

Purple Hair

My hair is purple!

Gala's International Dress-Up Day #004 Pictures

My film noir pictures!

Adorn Magazine's Remix Redux

The lovely Tricia Royal wrote me up in Adorn magazine…

Living It Up At Burning Man

There are so many essential packing lists & pages of information on how to do Burning Man properly, & attempting to re-create or better those would be an exercise in futility. I can, however, tell you about my experiences & give you some suggestions.

Eyelash Extensions!

The end result AMAZED me. Pascaline uses thick black lashes which create a very obvious, but still subtle, effect. I was so thrilled when I looked in the mirror, my lashes were long & thick & gorgeous.

Daily Outfit -- 27th April 2007 -- Part Two!

A rejected outfit from yesterday, & what I wore instead.

I Was A Teenage Goth

I guess I decided to do some researching on ‘goth’ or something, & after being horrified to discover that eldergoths (HAHA!) thought Marilyn Manson was a blight on the name of gawth, I decided that if I was going to do it, I would do it properly.

A Super-Geeky Secret

An illustrated secret on an index card. Sshhhhh!

Self-Interview Questions

I was thinking of recording a self-interview podcast with questions submitted by you… so if there’s anything you’d like me to answer, let me know!

International Dress-Up Day #003

I drank pink cocktails, ate profiteroles, wore a tiara, danced around the living room & had a really good time in general. Without further ado, photographic evidence!

What's In My Bag?

Otherwise known as, what am I taking on the plane to New Zealand?

Au Revoir!

I’m flying out of Melbourne this afternoon for a short jaunt in New Zealand. I’m going over for my mother’s 60th birthday, which is very exciting!

Recent Music Obsessions

I recently had someone write in asking me what I was listening to at the moment. This is good — much better than asking what my favourite bands of all time are. My tastes change & evolve so much that I could never really answer that honestly or fairly. Here are some tracks I’m enjoying at the moment…

Threadbanger

Thread Heads is a show about fashion & this episode features me & my website!

Melbourne iCiNG Brunch Re-Cap

The first Melbourne iCiNG Brunch yesterday was fantastic! Much coffee (& chai) was drunk, eggs were devoured & mushrooms were prodded at. Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure.

Apartment Living & The Single Gal

I recently had a request from somebody who wanted to see more photos of my apartment in Auckland, New Zealand. The good news is, I have a lot of photos I can show you. However, most of the pictures have people in them too. I guess I didn’t think at the time that one day I would be doing an online show-&-tell of where I used to live!

Marriage -- The Final Frontier

If you were going to ask someone to marry you, how would you do it? If you already have, or someone has asked you, how did it happen? What are your thoughts on marriage in general?

iCiNG Podcast #002

This is a podcast detailing one of my weird, constant, secret habits! I am such a dork.

Daily Outfit -- 2nd April 2007

Again with the, “hi, I’m a nut!” outfits!

Let's Get Physical!

I am dying to find some kind of exercise that I really enjoy, & I thought some of you might have good suggestions…

Melbourne iCiNG Brunch!

Two Sundays from now, I thought it would be great to have a little, informal iCiNG brunch. So come along, bring a friend if you’re shy, eat good bruschetta & drink some of the best coffee in the city (in my opinion). & talk to me, of course!

Little Things

I think life should be made up of small delicacies. I don’t mean little cakes every two hours — though, of course, that would be pretty nice — I mean tiny things which propel you forward & invigorate you.

Ballet Do's & Don'ts

I haven’t been to the ballet since I was in school, so it was a very exciting experience. For those of you who may be in a similar situation in the near future, I thought I would give you my tips on how to do it properly.

Acceptance

Tell us something about yourself which has taken you years to accept or like.

Totally Addicted To Leggings

What are you guilty of over-wearing? Please tell me I’m not the only one!

International Dress-Up Day #002

For International Dress-Up Day #002, I dressed up as my favourite character of all time — Witch Baby, a character created by Francesca Lia Block.

Worried About International Dress-Up Day?

I know that some of you are probably still fretting over your costume, but I just thought I’d give you a nudge in the right direction.
This is what I wore for Hallowe’en last year. (I was Salvador Dali, of course!)

Moisturiser

Since I recently ran out of Afterlife, my favourite ever moisturiser by Lush (which has been DISCONTINUED, the horror!), I have been on the search for something as good to replace it.

Daily Outfit -- 13th March 2007

This is what I wore to see Hot Fuzz play at ACMI. I didn’t really think it would be to my taste, but it was made by the guys who did Shaun Of The Dead… & it was hilarious.

Shaved-Back Hairline

That’s how I looked three years ago! I basically shaved my hairline back about three or four centimetres. I don’t know why I did it, I just grabbed a razor & went to town on myself! I think it looks mildly cute, in a lost-hardcore-vegan kinda way.

Vlog 007

The Rooftop Cinema had a showing of The Royal Tenenbaums tonight… so I dressed up as Margot & went along.

What Are Your Style Trademarks?

I used to love the idea of having some piece of jewellery that I always wore — I really liked the idea of having a permanent identifier. Now I feel like it’s okay for my identity to be more fluid, to dress like an eccentric Parisian one day & to look like a Japanese raver the next.

Diamonds Are A Chump's Best Friend?

How can they “guarantee” that diamonds are conflict-free? How would the consumer ever know, anyway? The answer: the jewellers can’t, & the consumer never would.

International Dress-Up Day #001

My outfit!

Style Survey

Channelling Mary-Kate Olsen

Trendmill

Wishlist #001

What Are You Wearing?

What do you have on & how do you feel about it?

Melissa

New shoes.

Signature Scents

Coco Chanel said that you should wear perfume wherever you want to be kissed, & when Marilyn Monroe was asked what she wore to bed, she replied “two drops of Chanel No.5”. Of course, both statements were excellent P.R. for Chanel’s perfumes. I, personally, have never understood the appeal of Chanel No. 5. It’s lacking something.

These, however, are perfect — which is why I own them…

Fashion Report: Summer/Autumn 2007

Stop the presses! My personal fashion report leading through to the middle of the year. I call this the “cyborg coquette”, combining the best elements of the 40’s, 60’s & the future.

Makeup Basics Part One -- Skincare

Being a guy I don’t usually wear makeup, but on occasion when going out I’ll throw some mascara on and maybe some nail polish. I like to be exuberant at times and was thinking of getting some eye shadow too. But in honesty I know next to nothing about the basics of makeup. Can you enlighten me?

The Definition Of Real Style (Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love iCiNG)

“Etiquette are for those without manners, in the same way as fashion is for those without style.” — Coco Chanel

Style and Fashion Resolutions -- 2007

Along with the normal New Year’s Resolutions, this year I thought I should come up with some style & fashion resolutions too.

Some Past Outfits

Yesterday I posted about the benefits of taking daily outfit photos. I’ve been looking through my old ones, & thought I would sum a few up.

Daily Outfit -- 26th December 2006 and The Benefits of Daily Outfit photos

I first started posting daily outfit photos in October 2005 (seems like a very, very long time ago) after seeing other people’s efforts online. Initially I took & posted the photographs for the hell of it, but then I realised there was actual value in recording what I was wearing on a regular basis.

CC 2006-08

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