2015.

With the end of a year comes with it new motivation, new dreams and new hope. Whatever 2014 looked like for you, I hope 2015 treats you well. You all know what's it's like to be so determined to start resolutions (I'm going to exercise! I'm going to eat healthy! I'm going to - maybe tomorrow) and how easily it is to break them (put down your 7th chocolate bar Maggie...) so hopefully this post will inspire you to start 2015 with a bang - and keep you inspired for more than a few days...

1. Forgive and Forget

Ending the year with a grudge or enemies of sorts isn't the best way to be starting the new year. The new year should symbolise a fresh start - for old habits and old problems. Make amends - build a bridge, bake cookies, give out hugs.

2. Set realistic goals

It's so easy to get caught up in resolutions and The End Product that you don't even know how you're going to get there. For example, if you're anything like me and "exercise" is that dreaded walk from the fridge to my room upstairs, you'll probably find that exercising everyday for 1 hour from the get-go is more of a no-go. Start with baby steps; short walks which turn into jogs and a few times a week some online routines such as Blogilates. 

3. Do something that scares you  

Now I'm not talking about jumping off cliffs and petting spiders or whatever, but something that's out of your comfort zone; talking to new people, going out more, dancing, whatever! It's been scientifically proven (maybe) that doing something that scares you can expand yourself as a person and open so many opportunities.

*But don't give in to peer pressure! Use your gut feeling and brains to tell if something's right or wrong*

4. Kindness is Free

Leave your grumpy pants in 2014, not only are they out of season, they smell of negativity and misery. Seriously, with all the devastating events in our world there is no more room for all this racism, transphobia, sexism, albeism, slut-shaming etc! etc! etc! Do us all a favour and be nice - please and thank you!

5. New Beginnings

You may think that as it's the new year it is your only chance to start afresh. But boy oh boy, you are wrong. Every morning we have a chance to begin again; to start over; every day is a possibility to became who you want to be. Don't beat yourself up if you break a resolution or stuff up - who doesn't - but success isn't if we succeed or win, it's how we don't give up. 

Lots of love & all the best,
Maggie x

P.S Don't you dare try pull the "I haven't showered since last year" crap

Begin Again

Inspiration is all around us: on the internet, from music, from strangers, and today, from a movie. After watching Begin Again (trailer here), a musical comedy drama with the likes of Keira Knightley and Adam Levine, I was motivated to write up a post about the effortless New York chic Knightley had going on. Here are a few snaps of her looking gorgeous as usual:

For my interpretation of her style, I paired a lazy tank with some cool tan coloured pants, complete with a leather belt and boots. 

MAGGIE WEARS:

Tank / Sparkle & Fade (Such a cool brand!)

Pants / Country Road

Shoes / Mum's 

Necklace / Shop Groovy 

And there you have it! I hope you all had a great Christmas and soon, a happy New Year.

Lots of things coming to Cosmic Thread, including a joint interview...

Maggie xx

From Above

In the heart of Melbourne lies our maze of a city; a plethora of personalities and buildings all intertwined to create the CBD. Yesterday, Ellie, Brooke, Ella and I took to the city to meet up and had a great time exploring roof tops and eating waffles. I love the feeling of being up high, above the every day citizens wandering about their day-to-day lives and being able to appreciate the beauty and calmness of the constantly vibrant city. 

Today's post will hopefully also give you some inspiration when stuck for an outfit for the city, read below for details about all of outfits! X

MAGGIE WEARS:

Coat / No brand

Skivvie / Vintage Jay Jays

Jeans / From China, ripped myself

Shoes / Mum's old 

Top Choker / Made By Renee 

Bottom Choker / The XY Collection

ELLIE WEARS:

Black Crop Top / Universal Store

Denim Flannel / Just Jeans

Skirt / General Pants & Co

Coat / Ralph Lauren 

Shoes / New Balance

BROOKE WEARS:

Dress / Zara 

Top / Op-Shopped Giordano 

Bag / Dotti

Shoes / Converses

ELLA WEARS: 

Top / Revival for Dangerfield 

Skirt / Thrifted

Cardigan / Thrifted

Bag / Dangerfield 

And there you go! Four outfits fit for a day in the city. Hope you're all enjoying your holidays - only a few days left 'til Christmas!

Maggie xx

Summer Vibes

The hot, sweaty, humid days have hit Melbourne. Summer has made a grand entrance and has made it loud and clear that it is here to stay (at least for 3 months.) If you're anything like me and dislike summer to say the least, grab a bowl of ice cream and lie in front of the air con and dream of the fortunate souls on the opposite side of the world enjoying winter. 

Here's my chill outfit for this weather I had on today. Believe me, floppy hats and floppy pants make everything better.

MAGGIE WEARS:

Hat / Dangerfield

Necklaces / Mum's

Singlet / Sportsgirl

Pants / Retrostar's vintage garage sales

Shoes / Rubi Shoes

But seriously, floppy pants are way underrated as they're so comfortable and breezy - here's one thing you'll spot me in this summer. 

Love, Maggie xx

P.S Shout out to the house we took these photos in front of; you have a nice wall.

P.P.S Thoughts on new photo size? Comment below!

"Beautifully Human"

Hello lovelies,

Long time no blogging! I have finally been released from the clutches of exams and am a free woman with a lot of free time to play Sims. Today's post was shot a few weeks ago with my darling friend Lara for her photography assignment. Without a further a do, I'll let you in for a sneak peek about her message and vision for this little shoot.

"These photographs were taken for my portraiture assignment for advanced placement art. I knew from the very start of the project that my theme would be 'Beautifully Human', as it is a philosophy that I passionately believe, the fact that we are all flawed and imperfect and there is much that marks us as different from one another, but deep down we are all beautifully human. "

I was completely flattered that Lara chose me for this task and was humbled to be an image of the imperfections and faults in our life which evidently make us who we are.

MAGGIE WEARS:

Button Up Shirt / Mum's

Skirt / Target 

Holographic Opalite Choker / Made By Renee

Moon Choker / Object & Co

"I wanted to capture the essence of that and I knew that I had to have Maggie for my model, as she's such an expressive and passionate and vibrant person, and sure enough, she weren't posing for any of them and I'm really very happy with how it turned out, thank you for being beautifully human xx"

It's quite vulnerable and frightening having candid photos of yourself taken whilst you are talking and, well, being yourself. *Soppy lame warning* But this has opened my eyes to the reality of the beauty which lies within us. *But really though!*

Lots of new blog posts in the process of planning right now, hope you're so excited,

Maggie xx

Lazy Days

Hours spent writing essays, 20 pages of notes, memorising formulas and making Biology4Kids your best friend is what school is all about huh? Exam time makes me do the strangest of things, from boring myself to death by sitting in a chair for hours trying to learn a whole semester's work in a few weeks to trying to rap Arrows by Fences ft. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, but let's not talk about that...

So this post has been stemmed from my study procrastination (trust) and also capturing what I'd totally rather be doing; chilling in comfy clothes in this beautiful weather Melbourne has decided to give us. 

So if you're in the middle of exams; good luck! Take take of yourself and don't stress too much, remember, you're more than a test mark and a percentage. X

MAGGIE WEARS:

T-Shirt / Country Road

Cardigan/Shirt / Mum's

Shorts / Temt 

Shoes / Rubi Shoes

Glasses Case / Hugo Boss

Moon Choker / Object & Co

Stone Necklace / The XY Collection

Maggie x

How To Be A Jellyfish

Hellooo,

Now, if you're reading this, you're probably freaking out frantically finding something to wear for Halloween, or, your life long dream is to dress up as a jellyfish... Whatever the case, welcome!

A few weeks ago it was my friend's nautical themed birthday so I decided to go as a jellyfish (bet you didn't see that coming) and I made my costume in the space of 10 minutes so I thought I'd make a little DIY post.

Note: The only experience I've had with jellyfish is one time at the beach my sister threw a dead one in my hair. Told you I have bad beach experiences. 

Left to right: handmade wire rings, China, Lovisa, Lovisa, China 

 MAGGIE WEARS:

Shirt / Vintage Country Road

Skirt / Forever New

Socks / China

Black Velvet Choker / The XY Collection

Crystal Necklace / The XY Collection

HOW TO MAKE A JELLYFISH UMBRELLA:

You will need:

- an umbrella 

- streamers

- sticky tape & scissors 

Method:

1. Select colour theme and match your umbrella and streamers accordingly (or use whatever is lying around)

2. Cut streamers into strips of desired length

3. Sticky tape the strips to the umbrella edges

4. Have fun!

Hope you all have a great Halloween or at least enjoy some cheap lollies.
Much love, Maggie xxx

P.S Sorry I didn't have time to edit any of the photos today!