The Evolution of Youth

I was so proud to find out that my VCE Media work had been shortlisted for Top Designs. For those unfamiliar with Top Designs, it is an annual exhibition held in Victoria that showcases the best works in the state. Unfortunately I was unsuccessful in having my work accepted to be displayed next year. Yet for me, being shortlisted was an honour in itself.

The title of my work is ‘The Evolution of Youth’. It explores the very nature of young people as well as the fashion trends, attitudes and fads that have defined them over time. In the series of photographs I encapsulate teenagers from the 1920s to the 2010s, with the last photograph being a futuristic depiction of what is to come.

1920s

1930s

1940s

1950s

1960s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2000s

2010s

Future

Having worked on this SAT (school assessed task) for many months, I am so pleased with the final outcome. In their physical form, each photograph has been printed on a light glossy paper of A4 size, and mounted on foam boards.

Feel free to leave a comment below to let me know what you think of ‘The Evolution of Youth’.

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

Please note: all photographs above belong to myself, and therefore permission must be sought by me to use them.

Melbourne Getaway

If you follow my Instagram account @_chelsealiz, you may have been wondering why I have flooded your feed with so many photographs from the Melbourne CBD. In fact, over the weekend my friend Jaimee and I stayed at the Crown Metropol; a way of celebrating the end of year twelve. It was something we had planned in advance that often motivated us through the long and tiring VCE exam period. 

Day One: After checking in, Jaimee and I went for a walk to DFO South Wharf where we were amazed by the great bargains offered to us. There were kikki.K cards under $2, Windsor Smith sandals sold for $38, and even Bonds Sloppy Joe Jumpers for under $25. It was every sale- loving shopper's paradise. 

Following the two hours we spent at DFO, Jaimee and I ate dinner at Cervo along Southbank, only to then go and watch the latest Hunger Games film 'Mockingjay Part 1' at Gold Class. It was a film that left us wanting more, and made us look forward to the release of the final part.

Pumpkin ravioli at Cervo.

Day Two: Following an early rise, Jaimee and I began our day at the Conservatory at Crown. This is where we ate breakfast in style, with an array of food to select from. There was Asian and American cuisine, a traditional continental breakfast, and even waffles and pancakes to cater for those sweet-toothed guests. 





















From there, Jaimee and I spent the rest of our day shopping. We went to Melbourne Central, Culture Kings (to buy our brothers Christmas presents), The Emporium, Myer, David Jones, and H & M. Five hours later we were sore and tired from the shopping madness. Though, it does not go without saying that we were successful in our shopping venture, buying Christmas presents for our families, and even spoiling ourselves a little. 

That night we had a late dinner, and went straight to bed, as we were exhausted from walking all over the Melbourne CBD.

Day Three: Like on Day Two, we started the day at the Conservatory and made the most of the buffet in front of us. We were sad that we were checking out, but grateful that we had shared such an enjoyable experience. Following breakfast we walked around the city once more, taking in the beautiful sun before our inevitable return to reality. 

The Conservatory at Crown.

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

Please note: all photographs above belong to myself, and must not be reused without permission by me. 

Made by CC.C

Returning readers will know very well how much I love individual and distinct products. In fact, when I am shopping, the thing that often determines whether I purchase a product or not, is it's uniqueness. That is why I could not help but share with you a new label called Made by CC.C, from two Melbourne sisters Chloe and Charlene. 

I recently spoke to the girls about Made by CC.C and here is what they had to say.

When did you each realise that you were interested in creating art and fashion?

We sort of grew up in a creative household, everyone in the family was always into the creative arts – whether it be music, visual arts, fashion, etc. It just seemed natural for us to be interested and involved in it.

What inspires you both?

Anything! Literally. We can walk down the street and find something that inspires us – the textures of the trees or the concrete ground, the colours of the sky and the flowers or the shapes of houses or objects. I’m (Chloe) more inspired by nature and the Earth whilst Charlene is more inspired by the quirky side of things and pop culture. It’s the combination of our sources of inspiration that create our brand.

What is your vision for Made by CC.C? What things do you wish to create? 

We aim to create a difference in the way people view fashion, in the sense of creating a more sustainable living. Our brand focuses on recycling materials to create products that are different and unique to what is offered in the industry today... Our ideas will just naturally come into mind as our knowledge and skills will just further develop as we go. Therefore we wish to create unique products that people can wear with an, “I made a difference in the world” attitude.

What are your hopes for the future in terms of creating?

To just keep creating things and most importantly, to stay inspired. By doing so we hope to keep surprising people with the things we create. Who knows what we will create in the next year or so!

  

Fur Clutch, $25.

Handcrafted Natural Dreamcatcher, $45. 

Instagram: @madebycc.c

Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/madebyccc

For more information and products from the incredible Made by CC.C range, click on the Etsy link above, and follow the Made by CC.C Instagram page. 

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

LIPSTICK GIVEAWAY!

As you all know, I love Shanghai Suzy and their amazing lipstick range. With this in mind, I am giving two lucky readers the chance to win one Shanghai Suzy lipstick worth $12.95. Simply follow the prompts below. The competition closes next Sunday the 7th of December. Anyone within Australia can enter so spread the word!

Good luck,

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

PS- Please read the terms and conditions listed above before entering. 

Graduation!

Last night marked the end of an era. It was my high school graduation. One chapter of my life closed as the celebrations commenced, and another chapter began as the night ended. But what is a graduation without the glitz and the glamour? You all know me well by now, and how much I love everything to do with fashion, hence why I decided to share every element of my outfit with you all.

Dress:

I have never worn a completely red dress before, and to be completely honest, red has never been my colour. This changed when I saw this stunning Alex Perry Tiffany gown. I knew I had to try it on, as it was everything I had dreamed of in a dress and as soon as I did so I thought, "Wow, Alex Perry makes a good red dress".

Seeing as I could not find my size anywhere in Melbourne, I had the gown flown in from the Flagship store in Sydney, and lucky I did because these babies were difficult to find! I had the dress, and now I had to find all the right accessories to match!

Shoes:

If you follow me on Instagram (_chelsealiz) you may recognise the nude patent heels I wear with most of my outfits. These are Christian Louboutin 12cm pumps that I absolutely adore. While the shoes were expensive, I can honestly say I get so much wear out of them and that they are the comfiest high heels I own! Not only that, but they are also quite durable. The fact that I went to a busy night club not long ago wearing them, and they still look brand new is testament to this!

Jewellery:

In terms of jewellery, I wore a pair of Chanel costume pearl studs. I chose these as they are quite large and bold, and wanted to have some fun with the look I wanted to achieve. I also wore a simple gold ring, but avoided any other pieces of jewellery to adhere to the cliché, "Less is more". 

Hair and Makeup:

I wore my hair in a messy ponytail as I opted for something simple, seeing as I wanted the dress to steal the show. In order to do this I also kept my makeup quite simple, and used Napoleon products. My eyes were kept very basic and plain, with light eyeshadow, mascara and eyeliner. I then wanted to go for the 'Red on Red' look and therefore wore a Napoleon red lipstick. 

I am so happy I got to celebrate such a great event with such amazing company, and cannot believe that the high school part of my life is over. I wish all of my peers and any other graduates around the world, the best for whatever the future may hold.

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

Shanghai Suzy Lipsticks

I love lipstick and when I say I love it, I mean it. It can turn a plain and simple outfit into something fun and daring.  For some reason though, so many lipsticks that I purchase never stay on for the whole time I wear them (either that, or they dry up my lips).

Above: Shanghai Suzy lipstick 'Miss Courtney Electric Flamingo', $12.95  

It was only a few months ago that my beautician started selling Shanghai Suzy, and being the lipstick aficionado I am, I decided to purchase one. I could not believe how great the lipstick was. It lasted all day, it kept my lips moist AND it smelled amazing (like the Smiggle textas I loved in my primary school days).

Do you know what I love the MOST about these beauties? Shanghai Suzy lipsticks are not tested on animals nor contain any animal- derived ingredients. Not to mention that each individual lipstick is only $12.95. That means that you can look great, without spending $30 on a lipstick that gives you cracked lips and that you need to reapply every half an hour.

For stockists go to http://shanghaisuzy.com/index.php/stockists.html.

Have you tried Shanghai Suzy and really love it? Let me know by leaving a comment below,

Chelsea Elizabeth xx

PS- stay tuned for my next blog post about my graduation outfit...

The End of an Era

You may be all wondering where I have been for the past few months... Under a rock? Not exactly. For the past month I have been studying for my VCE examinations- examinations that mark the end of high school life. As of yesterday I am completely free and am now excited to return to the blogging world!

Seeing as I have not had the chance to yet, I thought I would share with you all what my friends and I dressed up as for what is known as 'Muck Up Day'. For those of you that do not know what 'Muck Up Day' is, it is a day where students have the opportunity to dress up and celebrate their last official day of school before examinations begin. This year, my friends and I decided to dress up as Rydell High Cheerleaders from Grease. The day was quite fun, and a good excuse to dress up and enjoy ourselves. 

While there were many costumes available online, we decided to put together the outfits ourselves, seeking items from different stores. The skirts, for example, are from ASOS, the t-shirts are Bonds and the Rydell High logo was bought via Ebay. For the neck scarves we bought material from Spotlight, and for my shoes I wore a white pair of Lipstick platform runners with white socks.

Leave a comment and have the chance to decide what my next post is about,

Chelsea Elizabeth xx