Justina x Laura

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I don't know how many of you know this story, but if it were not for an issue of Harpers Bazaar, this blog wouldn't exist. 
Think about that.
 One page, in one issue sparked the flame that turned into the Fire of Rome this is. 

I read a piece Tavi wrote for them, and (in typical Justina fashion) thought, "Oh, I can do thattttt!". 
That was three years ago. 
So when I got to talk to the absolutely brilliant Laura Brown, Harpers Bazaar editor, youtube host, and real life Australian,
I. freaked. out.  

Full circle people, full circle. 

 

We had a wonderful conversation, full of laughter and me frantically scribbling all the genius things that were said.

How would you describe your job in three words?

Professional. Jazz. Hander. 

You got to meet Karl Lagerfeld! How was that?

Karl is awesome. It was actually funny because he shoots a lot of stuff [for Harpers Bazaar] but I had never met him. We kept missing each other. Then I just happened to be in Paris for Fashion Week, and the opportunity arrived. He walked in a half hour late,  and said "I need to fix my hair." Then he called me to look at his bathroom "My bathroom is chic.". It really is. So then we talked, and I hugged him. I really have no boundries with that man. I ♡ Karl 4Ever.

Ten minutes to pack for Fashion week, what makes the cut?

Oh gosh that's a hard one. Ok, lets do this.

- Two pairs of Manolos, my black ones and my tan ones.

- two pairs of jeans, a junky pair and my favorites fromt his brand Frame that I am obsessed with.

- as many fun shirts as I can cram in, I love Isabel Marant

- my favorite Equipment shirt, it's a great way to quickly pull together a respectable outfit

- Some light tailored jackets, I love my Acne ones, theres a black one and my lucky one, which is printed with cash.

- a pair of black trousers

- I know this is sounding like an ad for acne, but my Acne tux.

Who was your favorite interview with?

 Well Hillary Clinton, because she's so incredible, and I didn't want to look like an idiot, but then I walked in and got possessed by someone who knew what she was talking about. Then there was Oprah, and you know, it's like "OPRAH" with angels singing and stuff, but she's really down to earth and sweet. I love Oprah. I also interviewed Nicole and Paris way back. Nicole was great, and Paris was.....Paris.

Whose wardrobe would you be completely willing to swap yours for?

Well if I could fit in it, Kiernan Shipka. She's got amazing vintage stuff, and rotates her wardrobe, which I just think is so chic. If it were summer always, I'd want Kate Hudson's, she lives the summer life year round. If it were winter, and I had about six more hours in my day to put myself together, Dita Von Teese would be my go-to. 

Dream Interview subject for The Look?

Jimmy Fallon. I think he's so funny, and he'd definitely have a laugh with it.  Also Giorgio Armani. It'd be hilarious because he understands English, but insists on using a translator.  Who would you you want to see me interview?

me: Valentino.

Laura: Like, the designers or The Man.

me: The Man.

Laura: I actually have a funny story about that.

Lauras Story:

I was invited to a Valentino dinner in Paris for Paris Fashion Week (which I generally don't go to, but you know, Valentino). So I went through the [Harpers Bazaar] closet to borrow some things, and I had this gorgeous red dress that was such a cliche for a Valentino dinner, and this crazy leather jumpsuit. I was like "You know what, I'll take it." Then at the last moment, I decided to wear it. At the dinner, Giancarlo came up to me and said "You look so chic." Then a friend of mine told me that I looked like I was going to Anvil, which is this gay club here. I felt like I was going to save Gotham.

Me: that is the single best story ever.

Any final wisdom?

Wear what you want to wear. All the cool kids are doing it.

So there you have it folks, she's basically the coolest person you will ever meet. 

Follow her on twitter + instagram so your life will be better.

xx,

Justina

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Where In The World Was Justina?

I'll never tell. 

Or at least, not yet. 

But I promise you that when I tell you, it will be so completely worth the wait, you'll forget how much you want to hit me with a shoe right now.

Trust.

It was completely amazing, and more than a little magical. 

If you want to make a guess, check out insta and take a crack.

What did y'all get up to while I was gone? 

and who ate all my cookies?

who does that?

xx,

Justina

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Baaaaaaaaaaabe.

Guess where I ammmmmmmmmmm

No not Narnia, guess again.

Gallifrey was destroyed, brush up on your history.

give up?

go look on Instagram.

xx,

Justina

 

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Ten Word Tuesday: Pregnant Lady Edition

 

Kim Kardashian should take some notes from the Duchess, yes?

xx,

Justina

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It'll be the best night of your life

 

 

 

 

 dress: vintage|shoes:apostrophe|clutch:c.o alexandra king

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...or at least that's what I told my friends when I coerced them to ditch the typical prom in favor of In n Out and Ironman 3 with me.

and you know what?

It was awesome.

In n Out is always good (Come to Cali, eat our burgers, you'll never leave.)

Ironman 3 was amazing (I mean...Ironman)

and getting to wear this gorgeous dress I picked up (when I say picked up, I mean I fought this woman with hideous acrylic nails who would. not. give. it. up.) at a local thriftstore.

pro. score.

It was the perfect evening, full of wonderfully random conversations, insane giggling, me explaining how I trip on air, laughing at people who stared at the incredibly well dressed group of teens, and making plans for summer.

 Everything a good prom should be. 

Also, I discovered that you really can blind people with glitter.

fun fact.

xx,

Justina

ps. I'd love to see your prom photos

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Sparkle Toes

 #teenvogue

shoes: c.o bc footwear|dress: thrifted|necklace c.o wonderland wishes|sunnies: c.o zerouv

I don't know why, but these shoes make me feel like Taylor Swift.

There. I said it. It's out.

I think it's because they aren't just sneakers, and they aren't just glittery, they've got this cool lace up thing happening that is very oxford-ish. And you know who wears a lot of oxfords? Taylor Swift. 

Makes sense now, doesn't it?

Scary stuff.

They're also dead comfortable, which has inspired a lot of skipping. Just thought you'd like to know. Skipping is a lot more fun than yoga.

I'm not really sure what's happening in this outfit, but I know it's good.

My all pink Casio? Good.

My blue plastic sunnies that are a throwback to my preschool days? Good.

My sparkly pink "Cute" necklace (just in case you weren't clear)? Good.

All good.

I've hijacked another neighbors yard in the name of a post. I think this is what they call a "gateway crime". Next I'll be stealing their cars to drive to Fashion Week. It's all a matter of time.

Speaking of time, next week is my last week of school! holllaaaaaa

 I should probably go finish the 103803290329038 projects I'd rather not do.

Someone come find me in 48 hours,

 I'll be the sparkly shoes sticking out from under the house of biology papers. 

xx,

Justina

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Your music might kill me though

 This is my jam.

I ahhhhdore Fitzgerald, but am still rather unclear on my feelings about The Great Gatsby.

I mean, gorgeous technicolor shooting with beautiful original costumes, (there's nothing sexy like excess) but all the people in them seem a bit...sad. In a boring way, not a ooh this could be rather interesting in a Lana Del Rey music video way.

Speaking of the music,  I am still not talking to Beyonce ever since that horrendous and tragic excuse of a cover of "Back To Black" they dared to put in this film came to light. I can't even deal with that.

Justina rule #21: Don't disrespect the Amy. 

ever.

xx,

Justina

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Pink a boo, I see you

sweater: asos|earrings: c.o stella&bow|necklace:c.o eclectic eccentricities

pink and purple, pink and purple, pink and purple, pink and purple

Sometimes, my hair just gets it right. 

Then my nails looked like they were matched to my sweater by fashion angels,

 and my eyeliner looks good 

and it's just a really good day.

I found out Rex and I are in an ad for Don't Feed The Bears in Company Magazine UK (can someone pick me up a copy of that?) and got to have possibly the greatest conversation I've ever held with Laura Brown (look here soon for the sum of that). And that all went down before 10 am.

skiddly

I'm making "skiddly" a thing. If Eloise can say it, so can I.

How do you guys feel about more beauty (obviously I'm always a beauty but y'know what I mean) posts rather than those spaz shots we call outfit posts?

I'm off, spending the weekend in a forest full of fairies.

xx,

Justina

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Rose Girl

dress+ shoes: thrifted|tote c.o souve|bracelet c.o hippe hebbdingjetes

Just nobody tell my neighbors I touched their roses, ok?

or their grass.

They'll go stark bonking raving mad. 

I mean, as much as they can without talking to me or looking directly at me.

but gosh aren't their roses pretty?

I feel like they secretly feed them pixie dust or something.

Pretty flowers make me really happy. 

And so does this dress and my space buns and my really comfy clogs (not crocs, never crocs) and my brilliant tote which I always have to explain to people but that's ok because I'm just happy

I like that clothes have that power. You put them on, and you just feel. 

god that sounded so tumblr but whateverrrrr

Whats new with you guys? I feel like we should be having better conversations or something. 

Let's go get a milkshake. 

Or, y'know, I can go get a milkshake and instagram it and you can visually enjoy it.

 21st century technology y'all.

xx,

Justina

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Pink Lay

 

 sweater*asos| watch*casio via asos|shoes*c.o lulu*s|clutch*c.o alexandra king

 I don't like flatlays.

You may find this curious, as I have just posted one,

 but I just always felt like clothes look better on people than they do on sheets.

However.

In flatlays, you are able to just put all the pretty things together without 

worrying about bothersome things like pants. 

In flatlay land, an outfit can just be a sweater and gorgeous accessories.

 (that's really how it ought to be everywhere)

My clutch is my baby, as evidenced by the amount of photos of it I posted to various social media oulets last night along with the line "Who needs children when you can have beautiful clothes?".

Valentino feels me brah

I absolutely adore my new watch. It's just. so. pink.

My mum saw it and said "We had those in the 90's"

Which basically means I'm totally on trend, right?

Right.

This sweater is softer than a llama butt. 

I can vouch for that first hand. 

literally.

I got 99 problems but not having ever touched a llama butt ain't one. 

xx,

Justina

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