Why am I not: Kate Sheppard

Let's all take a moment to appreciate just how fabulous this lovely lady is. For those of you who don't know/care, this is Kate Sheppard, largely (but probably not entirely) responsible for gaining the vote for women in New Zealand. We were also the first country to get the vote, so to me that spells "Kate Sheppard and our suffrage movement is the motherfucking shit".
Anyway, I've been pondering in history class, the way the women dressed in this era was just so nice. (Yes, I do notice these things, no matter how interesting the topic is)
I thought I might make a replica of the top she's wearing in this photo, it would be like my own little secret homage to her. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and because I can't imitate her by getting the vote again or making awesome speeches, I think that it's best to imitate in the best way that I know how.
I'll keep you posted.
And you know what? Kate Sheppard will have another role in this process!

She just can't stop being involved in my life, can she? Can't say I'm complaining. 

Why am I not: Rei Kawakubo

This is going to be nothing more than a Rei Kawakubo appreciation post.
She's kinda the shit because she kinda is the mastermind behind my favourite label of all time, Comme Des Garcons.
This is a selection from the collection I am currently the most obsessed with, Fall 2012 Ready to Wear. Although I'm not sure who would be ready to wear these.
Except Lady Gaga.
Who actually has worn one of these: The pink and blue one over in the corner there. You go girl.
As is, I accept that I am not quite Lady Gaga just yet but I love this enough to see if I can repurpose the aesthetic in any way until I create something appropriate for living my life in. Because believe it or not, Rei didn't have to consider factors such as whether her dresses would fit in just one seat on the bus. It's a challenge that I face everyday.
Bigger bus seats for all, plz John Key.
Shame if you hated this post because I will be blogging about Rei Kawakubo time and time again because she is my spirit animal and I want to steal her away and keep her for myself.
I have the pictures saved all ready for it and everything.
Prepared blogger 101
bye now.