STOLE MY NAME

NAIL HOUSE ROCK

2011-02-10T01:08:00.000+11:00

ASOS £6.70 - $10.70 AU

Received my NAILROCK nail wraps today. So excited to use them, but the question is when to use them..?

MY LITTLE PONY

2011-02-10T00:56:00.001+11:00

Long time, I know..

Sweet and sleek?

Makes me want to avoid the big chop.

AMERICANA

2011-01-24T10:33:00.000+11:00

COSMETIC BRUSH HOLDER

2010-12-27T16:02:00.003+11:00

[FRESHLY PICKED: MAKEUP BRUSH HOLDER by Susan Petersen]

Finally I've had a day off to relax and unwind. Being with the company of people for too long drives me kind of mad. Christmas was wonderful though; full of smiles and plenty of food. Hit the gym this morning to kick-start a healthy week before the new years binge.

So, today I tried Susan Petersen's DIY tutorial for a makeup brush holder. You need to check it out if you consider yourself crafty. One of the prettiest and simplest demonstrations online when I was searching high and low for instructions to make a girlfriend one for Christmas.

DEAR SANTA

2010-11-27T20:40:00.001+11:00

[SET SAIL by INSIGHT]

[ORIGINAL ANGELS by ONE TEASPOON]

[BALENCIAGA]

pretty please and thank you!

WILLOW WAREHOUSE SALE

2010-11-22T21:00:00.000+11:00

You're all invited to Willow's annual SALE where you can save up to 75% off selected styles and samples from past and recent collections as well as one off samples from runway shows. Limited Stock. Cash and major credit cards welcome. See you there!

WHEN	Fri 26th November - Sat 27th November, 2010.
WHERE	Level 1 119 Kippax Street Surry Hills NSW, 2010. 02 9281 7355
TIME	Fri: 8am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 4pm

RECAP OF FINAL EPISODE

2010-11-19T14:13:00.000+11:00

I'm pretty sure these shoes flew to my doorstep! So excited to pull the leather cord and open the brown kraft paper! The shoes are unbelievably soft, smooth and hug my feet perfectly. I love them! Can't wait to paint my toes in the same amazing colour and head for lunch along the coast.

[HANDSOM SANDLES IN 'MINT' FROM FINAL EPISODE]

VAMOOSE YOUR KABOOSE!

2010-11-18T22:27:00.000+11:00

Head over to VAMOOSE for an unreal competition! Add a lovely comment and your details, hope for the best and you'll get to choose freebie from their online store. Pretty little things, pom-poms and rocks baby!

[CORAL NECKLACE]

[TURQUOISE NECKLACE]

[BLACK ONYX NECKLACE]

FINAL EPISODE

2010-11-17T12:51:00.001+11:00

I feel a little surge of over-protective nature when people I know shop at my "secret" shopping destinations. I know it's something I can't escape from, and it's probably so stupid of me to even think they're "secret" but I can't help get that little pang of (is it) jealousy?

Of course it's completely stupid! Especially when I sit here and post newish hot spots. Maybe because bloggers/ blog readers fall into the category of 'shared shop online envy'?

Anyway, here's a newbie. Offering FREE (reg) Aussie post until the New Year! Web-store FINAL EPISODE offers too cool accessories from the biggest names; Alexander Wang, Tristan Blair, Pamela Love and more big names you bloggers/readers know all about. Found my perfect summer sandal. Mint it is baby.

Bet I won't be seeing you wearing them around this neck of the woods!

TROPICAL BEAUTY

2010-10-29T23:46:00.000+11:00

[RYAN MICHAEL KELLY]

HIGH SUMMER

2010-10-04T00:51:00.000+11:00

[OVERLAND SWING DRESS]

[DIAMOND BACKLESS DRESS]

NECKLACE

ALL BEC & BRIDGE

LIP SMACK HER

2010-09-19T00:36:00.000+10:00

[GREAT PINK PLANET]

[COSMOPOP]

[DLILAC]

[NO SHE DIDN'T]

Old news but still popping up on tumblr and making me excited. Which colour do I want to try? 'Cosmopop' looks plausible. Question. How is it that a brand such as LIME CRIME doesn't in fact make a lime lipstick? Anyways, prices range from $16-22 AU. Aussies get it at WHOLESALESKINCAREDOTCOM.

TEA FOR TWO

2010-09-12T12:16:00.001+10:00

MADAGASCAN VANILLA 100g Box $13.00

STRAWBERRIES & CREAM 100g Box $14.00

Whilst having a lovely organic breakfast at The Lion in Surry Hills, I finally enjoyed the strawberries & cream tea that I had been eyeing for quite a little while. Let me just say total yum! Now I'm stalking it along with many of the other delicious teas on offer over at T2. Christmas is coming and I think a cute tin of these would make excellent presents!

On a separate note, I'm fluttering up out of bed every morning to check out styledotcom for Spring 2011 uploads. Vanilla tea & Spring fashions; what could be better?!

SPRING 2011 IS COMING

2010-09-10T12:25:00.000+10:00

Looking forward to viewing the latest shows via STYLE.COM. View the rest of WILLOW's collection here.

STREETSTYLE

2010-09-09T20:20:00.001+10:00

[HARPER & HARLEY]

CHRISTINE CENTENERA

CAROLINE'S MODE

CHRISTINE CENTENERA

UNKNOWN

COPENHAGEN

WISH LIST

2010-09-06T20:40:00.000+10:00

[ROUGE ET NOIR]

[WITHASIANSTEROTYPES]

[LINE & JO]

[NASTY GAL]

Mood swings make me want to shop and wish all my money away. My absence seems to be a common occurrence as of late. Apologies! I've been saving lots to my mac yet never seem to find the time to upload. Mid semester break is coming to a near, before I put my feet up and have a 'break', I'll need to get my head stuck into finishing my design portfolio, illustrations, business assignment and photographer assignment. Yikes! I'll be sure to post some illustrations up for you lovely pretties.

BLACK & WHITE

2010-08-28T10:20:00.000+10:00

[COLDAM]

All I feel like doing right now.

BUSY BUSY BUSY

2010-08-21T22:23:00.000+10:00

Samantha Harris in Alex Perry, Abbey-Lee Kershaw in Willow, Nicole Trunfio in Sass & Bide, Catherine McNeil in Scanlan and Theodore and Alexandra Agoston in Willow. Photo: Getty

Sorry for the absence; college has been keeping me occupied with pattern-making, design, business/marketing and other miscellaneous subjects. I've even had to apologize to my dear friends for being so anti-social.

Finally found some photos from the David Jones launch including WILLOW. Those sequined jackets had a lot of hard work involved in them. Hand sewing sequins for several days kind of makes you go loopy! Although seeing Abbey-Lee in something I've worked on makes it all worth while!

FRESH FACE

2010-08-07T23:38:00.000+10:00

CORNELIA TAT

[PRICILLA'S MODEL MANAGEMENT]

LUCI IN THE SKY, MUCH HIGHER IN FACT

2010-08-05T11:34:00.000+10:00

[Luci Taffs modelling Luci in the Sky]

Zanita refreshed my memory when it comes to this girl, how did I ever forget about her?! Amazing cutouts, and panelling. Colour pallate is pretty smoking. Anyway, detoxing and saving so I can get myself one of these "sexies'.

On a separate note; internship at Willow complete, college starting back up again (New campus!). This week involves getting fabric/haberdashery supplies, getting my overlocker serviced and researching spring/summer trends for 2010/11. Also hopping on the twitter bandwagon and anticipating my deliveries from Topshop, ASOS and Surface to Air. What a week!

UO BEAUTY

2010-08-01T00:24:00.001+10:00

[URBAN OUTFITTERS]

BEAUTY

LIME

2010-07-24T22:18:00.000+10:00

[LOOKBOOK]

[LIME]

New colour crush, oh bam!

SHOEDROBE CLEARANCE

2010-07-19T21:39:00.001+10:00

http://shop.ebay.com.au/akotbvintage/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
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http://shop.ebay.com.au/akotbvintage/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
http://shop.ebay.com.au/akotbvintage/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25
http://shop.ebay.com.au/akotbvintage/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

BLOW WINTER AWAY

2010-07-19T21:36:00.000+10:00

I hate winter.
I envy dewy, tanned skin types and fashion babes who know how to layer. I have a simplistic mind set and the ability to get layering right turns out all wrong. I get through winter by throwing something on in the hope that it makes me feel warm and look half decent. Some serious spendage is in order when I find the perfect pieces that yell cosy, snuggly and warm so visit TOPSHOP if you're anything like me! I'll just add the SAM EDELMAN's to the collection, cause damn! I still can't get them off my mind..

UTILITARIAN

2010-07-10T21:41:00.000+10:00

[ASOS]

OK, so my affair with JC officially started when I received my lovely blue box last week (see previous post) although while being in the office at Willow and checking out what's hot for 2011 (already!) Utilitarian is totally going to hit us with a vengeance! Think sandy hues, combat luxe, alaskan mountain climbing and wooden territories. Cue mountain goat "bahhh". ASOS have got it going on, as always. Aussie shoppers; hit Sportsgirl, Wittner and pre-order from Tony B.

BIRTHDAY

2010-07-04T13:15:00.000+10:00

STALKING

2010-06-28T15:28:00.001+10:00

[WIPEOUT DRESS, SEQUIN SPORTS SHORTS & FINS JACKET, UNKNOWN]

[SURFS UP DRESS, WIPEOUT DRESS, SCUBA DRESS]

[GIDGET BLOUSE, WAKE BOARD DRESS, KNOT BACK DRESS]

The STYLESTALKER site to be updated so I can get my hands on the 'wipeout' dress! Their SS collection is inspired by the Australian beach and surf culture. Pre-order pieces from FROLIC GIRLS.

Anxiously waiting for my 'Vulture' dress to arrive from their FW09/10 collection, especially since seeing it on Rumi all the way over in the US. Head over to the GLUE online store for 25% off plus free shipping over $100AU.

DIPPED IN A RAINBOW

2010-06-24T18:09:00.000+10:00

UNKNOWN

ABBEY LEE

DREE

TALLULAH

WILLOW

2010-06-19T23:18:00.001+10:00

Just started my internship at Willow. I'll have to snap some photos to post!
Anyway, it started with my positively happy walk up a friendly hill in Surry Hills. I stopped and looked around for the building and wearily walked inside. The elevator was admittingly scary; olive green paint peeling from the walls, graffiti and a sticker of a rat (which I'm quite fond of really). As I hopped out on level 4 I was taken by surprise and excitement. Large black glass doors stood before me with black type above spelling out WILLOW. I slowly pushed through and was struck with beauty.
It was a huge space with old polished wooden floors, bleak white walls, bright down lights and a large mirrored wall to double everything in sight. Crystal chandeliers, glass furniture, melton candles complimented the photographs and artworks placed around the office. Beautiful arched bay windows allowed the sunlight to pour in. Everyone was beautiful and friendly and had their own stride.
I aided in some hand sewing (labels!), steaming of about 30 gorgeous skirts in nude, blood red and black and did some quality control checks. This brand had given me the feeling of utter perfection and cleanliness. Looking forward to the next 6 weeks, not looking forward to the cooler months of winter.

COMING MY WAY

2010-06-19T22:53:00.000+10:00

[STYLESTALKER]

[JEFFREY CAMPBELL]

[HOMEROOM]

[BEC & BRIDGE]

[SPORTSGIRL]

BLUE MONSTER

2010-06-15T23:06:00.000+10:00

SHAKUHACHI SS10/11 'LOVE ETC.'

2010-06-15T22:54:00.000+10:00

SHAKUHACHI SPRING SUMMER 2010/2011

Available August. They've been on to a good thing for quite sometime. Not getting sick of the sheers, twists and floppy loose fitting garments any time soon. Titled 'Love etc.' and causing heart palpitations, they made a very smart move choosing Bambi to model. She's smokin!

BACK TO BASICS

2010-06-15T21:29:00.000+10:00

I'm known for my love of basics and I basically love cheap finds, (Online of course!)
If you haven't noticed Base Standard on eBay, check their site HERE. I guarantee cheap prices!

INSPIRATION

2010-06-11T16:40:00.000+10:00

My inspiration over the past two months for my design brief. Marl grey and crimson red.

RED

2010-05-13T22:49:00.002+10:00

TOPSHOP BOUTIQUE

2010-05-12T22:19:00.000+10:00

Not available online.

Argh!

MONDAY AFTERNOON

2010-05-10T19:00:00.000+10:00

I'll have to give my low down on RAFW sometime soon.
I've been hiding out in my room all weekend getting work done. This is the beginnings of a Monday afternoon illustration. (post art supplies shop) Stationary always excites me!

CHAIN MAIL

2010-05-08T21:53:00.001+10:00

After an argumentative haggle through a stubborn eBay seller and an anticipated wait for chain supplies, my head piece is coming together quite nicely. Inspiration from Jasmine De Milo x Litter.

BEC & BRIDGE

2010-04-29T22:24:00.002+10:00

On the ball!
Don't know about the lamé, works well in photographs though..
So into red, it's stalking me!

EYJAFJALLAJOEKULL

2010-04-19T14:03:00.000+10:00

[BARCROFT]

[MARCO FULLE]

NEONS

2010-04-16T21:57:00.002+10:00

BLOGGING ABOUT CLOGGING

2010-04-16T21:42:00.001+10:00

I should be essay writing and sewing up samples during my mid semester break but I'm too busy getting on the clog band wagon. I know! It's old news on the blogosphere but since Chanel's SS10 clog-ection, there's been a wider variety on the market (much cheaper might I add).
Just spent a heap of money on new fashion illustration books and an order from ASOS.com so next payday; Jeffery Campbell I'm coming after you!

An update (As of 29th May 2010) I stumbled across FUNKIS and found some cute clogs. Must re-visit! Not sure if they ship, they're Swiss. Still frothing over MONKI, darn those Swiss and their good fashions!

NO NARNIA, I'LL WALK-IN TO THESE WARDROBES INSTEAD!

2010-04-12T19:03:00.000+10:00

I often leave my wardrobe doors open at night.. I don't think Sully from Monsters Inc is in there! I simply like to look over my things and even visualise an outfit for the following day. Now this, would solve my problem. Drool

[HOME-DESIGNING via MARA NY]

HAPPY EASTER

2010-04-04T20:50:00.000+10:00

I'm busy indulging in creamy, caramel eggs, and crunchy bunny ears. Yum yum!
Here is an illustration I was working on into the late hours of last night. I've got lots to blog so hopefully my mid break will allow me the time to upload all my goodies I've been collecting.
Any Sydney-siders feeling the cooler mornings and nights? I'm already getting on the tea!

©

FALL 2010

2010-03-13T22:58:00.000+11:00

Got my brief.

Urban Tribal, minimalism, luxe sportswear, graphic, futuristic all rolled up into a two body winter collection with a two tone colour palette. Oh my!

Currently going through Style.com archives of Fall 2010 Paris, London and Milan shows... My favourites? Cushnie et Ochs, Michael Kors, Vanessa Bruno, A.F Vandevorst, Max Azria and Haider Ackermann.

BOOK WORM

2010-02-28T23:31:00.001+11:00

[NINETEEN CANDLES]

I love everything about books. The smell, the illustrated covers, the feel of the paper, the sound when you flick the pages, the personal attachment to each book, the images we conjure up when we read and most importantly the stories.
I want to know what people have spent their time reading past/present so looking at their own developing bookcase is always fun. I'm on the lookout for good books always. I found this collection particularly close to home because I own a fair few of them. May I suggest 9 Heads by Nancy Riegelman. Absolutely amazing for fashion illustration! I must also recommend Makeup by Rae Morris; fantastic!

I'M SAVING YOU $100, SAY THANK YOU!

2010-02-24T16:19:00.000+11:00

Close your laptop screen/

shutdown your computer

put the coffee down,

brush teeth,

get dressed,

put shoes on,

go to Payless Shoes right now!
Payless Shoes? YES PAYLESS SHOES!
Why? JUST GO DAMN IT!

[Tony Bianco 'Dodge' $169.95 - Payless Shoes 'Pendulum' $69.95]

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

2010-02-21T23:46:00.000+11:00

[STYLE.COM]

My absence has been due to a drawing workshop this past week. Started out quite slow but developed into a great learning experience which has given me some new techniques.
Gearing up for semester one, second year fashion (eek!).

QUEEN OF FASHION

2010-02-12T17:16:00.000+11:00

[ILLUSTRATION BY ANGELINE MELIN]

Queen of fashion... I like that! Alexander McQueen; May you rest without pain in peace. You were loved by so many and will continue to be an influence to us all.

CONFESSIONS

2010-02-09T23:43:00.004+11:00

Dare I say it?
I love ASOS over Topshop.
Anyday.
Yes, I said it.

[ASOS 'GOOSE' $120 USD, 'ABREY' $82 USD]

Can't wait to see you both.

CHEAP, CRAFTY & CUTE

2010-02-09T23:29:00.002+11:00

My partner & I don't celebrate Valentine's Day although it's a great excuse to do something romantic and I'll always find something little to remind him of how much I love him.
I found some great craft ideas across the blogosphere and encourage you all to check out the following DIYs right now; after all it is this Sunday!

[WEST COAST CRAFTY]

I like the natural colour used in the above image, the easiest instructions I found were HERE

[HOW ABOUT ORANGE]

The cutest office necessity, make your own with instructions from HERE

[COFFEE STENCIL]

Buy a template from HERE ($5+ USD) or if you're brave enough with a craft knife make your own on a piece of cardboard and dust chocolate powder over their morning coffee. You can do the same with toast; Use Aluminum foil, make a heart and leave on white toast while cooking under the grill! The simplest template you can make is a heart!

SWEET LITTLE THINGS

2010-02-03T11:58:00.000+11:00

[Stompface]

Whimsical fairy lights, soft braids and pastels conjure up wondrous thoughts fantasies. Loving friendship and looking forward to the arrival of a vintage typewriter.

TO DO LIST

2010-01-31T23:03:00.002+11:00

Summer is my favorite time of year so to bid it farewell is hard to do. This list is not related to my NY resolution but the mere factor that my summer holidays are coming to an end is downright sad.

I didn't prep a summer body in October 2009 (though I was warned by every fashion mag on stand) so for one whole month I plan on dusting off my joggers and getting some Vitamin D while sweating up a storm. Inspiration came straight from my wardrobe for this one; the infamous One Teaspoon "Baggy Bonitas" don't fit my bum and tum no more.

I pushed my creative energy to a box deep and dark and switched the lazy switch on. This is beyond the worst thing any person can do! So to combat this quickly before I head back to college, I plan to head to the nearest fabric store, attend a drawing workshop and make a replica of Sportsgirl's "Unicorn Play" necklace.

The third and final is a little bit secret. All you need to know is love thyself and love thy neighbor. Peace out x

FASHIONARY

2010-01-30T18:22:00.001+11:00

FASHIONARY $16.00US ($26.50 AUD Including postage)

Fashionary is a book combining fashion, diary and dictionary all in one. It's the first sketchbook tailor made for fashion designers. This book looks fantastic for beginners or anyone in the industry. Perfect for your handbag! You can print it free on their site or purchase one via the Etsy store. I just ordered mine and can't wait for it to arrive! It includes trade sketches, templates, blocks and patterns, body measurements, fashion events and many more features.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

2010-01-27T19:42:00.002+11:00

What we've been lusting for is another Aussie vintage store on eBay.

Selling pre-loved and designer pieces, this girl and her well chosen pieces are too cute to pass!

Tuula.vintage

MUSTARD HALVES

2010-01-18T16:36:00.001+11:00

I'm a shorts and trousers kind of girl but I really love the streamlined look of maxi dresses/skirts. This one in particular.

PART OF MY FOLIO

2010-01-15T00:34:00.000+11:00

Posting some of my work.
This was done using; ink wash, soft pastel, pencil and collage.

SUMMER DAZE

2010-01-12T11:37:00.001+11:00

[TAVIK]

There's not much you can do when the mercury tops 30 degrees - All week!
I'm out enjoying the summer; lazying around on the sand and cooling off in the salt water.

OH DANNIJO

2010-01-03T00:09:00.001+11:00

[ALL DANNIJO]

Thanks to BLEACHBLACK again for the serious tip on awesome jewellery.
My picks are as good as yours. Yours as in the you with a wallet full o' cash.

COOKING & EATING

2010-01-02T17:53:00.001+11:00

SPINACH & RICOTTA PASTRY

ITALIAN TIRAMISU

I've been meaning to do a food post for some time now. You're probably over food after the celebratory days and nights we've just experienced although I'm sure you've still got some left overs waiting around to be devoured. Here's what my mother and I had worked on over the festive season. Doesn't it make you go mmm..?

RAZZLE DAZZLE

2009-12-30T17:27:00.001+11:00

[Hanky's]

[Circa Now]

Those twins' status of being stunning are up there with MK & A Olsen. If anyone knows who they are please let me know.

CHRISTMAS

2009-12-26T01:37:00.003+11:00

SEEING SPOTS

2009-12-20T21:12:00.001+11:00

[Alexa Chung]

[The Electric]

[The Stylish Wanderer]

I know it's summer but I can't help try gear my wardrobe up for Winter 2010. Global warming has seen Australia experience shorter summers and colder winters and I for one don't want to be left out in the cold so I'm searching high and low for flocked spotted stockings. Which reminds me, I need to replace my back seam stockings. I hate when they rip; it's an unavoidable death that makes me go boo!

American Apparel $28 US, $53 AU, Urban Outfitters $14 US, ASOS $10.20 US (Ships to Aust.), ASOS $13.60 US (Ships to Aust.), My Tights $29.70 US (Ships to Aust.), Bare Necessities $55 US

STATUE OF LIBERTY

2009-12-12T15:00:00.004+11:00

Jak & Jil - Givenchy headband; $500

Statue of Liberty

Alyce Crawford for Oyster

The Inspiration is clear. $500 for a headband seems pretty stupid (Sorry Givenchy!) but it is. This is definitely a D.I.Y project. One to add to the long list!

NOVELS TURNED FILM

2009-12-10T13:42:00.001+11:00

THE LOVELY BONES by Alice Sebold

THE ROAD by Cormac McCarthy

Cannot wait until the release of 'The Lovely Bones'. It was an easy-to-read, fantastic, emotional book and the trailer looks to have images and events from the novel spot on. I'll drag my friends to come see this one.
Currently reading 'The Road'. Intense novel. I don't know whether the film will live up to the book although I highly recommend reading both these novels before hitting the cinemas.

What's your opinion on novels turned to film?

I SHOULD'VE KNOWN

2009-12-07T13:40:00.000+11:00

Alexander Wang was behind all this.

I didn't stumble across New York jewellery designer ABRAXAS REX until I popped over to BLEACHBLACK but I fell in love when I saw the some of the pieces. I took a closer look and didn't realise Rex designed pieces for Wang's Fall 2009 collection. Remember those hanging earrings?
His cosmic creations are fantastic! The use of bronze, crystal, pyrite, meteorite, and diamonds excite me knowing there's someone out there creating wearable galaxies.

GEISHA GIRL

2009-12-04T22:46:00.000+11:00

If you haven't been over to Shakuhachi yet, please do yourself a favor and do so immediately. Their SS collection is absolutely amazing. Totally excited to receive the geisha girl press stud shirt dress!

NAILING IT

2009-12-02T12:12:00.001+11:00

[Cobrasnake]

Bright coral and hand embellishments. Electric blue and carrot juice. POP!

OSCAR'S HEART

2009-12-02T00:33:00.002+11:00

[LULU IN CHAINS]

I realised tonight while girlfriends and I shared a wardrobe montage that I am seriously lacking dresses. Why, when there are dresses like these around, am I not wearing them!
You can order online from here or visit the boutique 33 Bayswater Road, Potts Point, SYDNEY. Prices range from $250-$500AU (First image: Oscar's Heart $385). Limited numbers of each piece get made to ensure you're not wearing what the next girl is. I like. I like.

LOVE LETTER

2009-10-28T20:37:00.001+11:00

Received my Steve Madden Bovine's in the mail today. They took me by surprise when they were sitting inside waiting for me. When I opened them I was not only shocked knowing my mother had opened them (I HATE) but also to find the colour was way off! They're actually a really dark murky grey which I was disappointed in because I was expecting the fresh light grey. Hopefully I shall be able to return them. Boo!

I found this image sometime ago, (I can't remember where) although it's perfect in depicting the time of my life right now. I'm sewing like crazy to get my brief finished, writing essays to pass my subjects and all this while my dependable boyfriend has been supporting me. So thanks to him! I'll have to post some photos of my brief; Monday is marking day. Eeeep!

CAN YOU DECIDE FOR ME?

2009-10-17T19:05:00.002+11:00

My family and friends know me to be an indecisive type. Although when you're faced with the decision of choosing a new pair of booties; which way would you go?

'CINITA' $159.95 US

'KORSET' $149.95 US

'BOVINE' $129.95 US

ALL BY STEVE MADDEN
$39.95 US per item shipped to AUSTRALIA

LUCI IN THE SKY

2009-10-03T23:03:00.010+10:00

Every time I stumble across something I haven't seen on the blogosphere I get really excited.
Not only because I feel like I'm the only one who has struck gold but because I can offer you something which I know you'll just love! Aussie label Luci in the Sky has just been launched for S/S 09 by Lucinda Taffs. She's studied right here in Sydney's UTS, gone to the largest fashion cities of the world and come back with a special incentive to begin her own collection.Not only does she design, she models too.

Assuming those awesome boots are Maurie & Eve?

Luci in the Sky S/S 09
Prices from $209 AU via mycatwalk

ORGANISING MY LIFE

2009-09-21T17:08:00.002+10:00

[$9.95 at Kikki K]

MON TO SAT

2009-09-17T14:12:00.009+10:00

[Caroline Blomst]

Tell me this woman wears pyjamas on a Sunday?
I love how she makes basics look extraordinary.I said yes to a leopard print scarf just because of you.

DESIGN PROCESS

2009-09-12T22:21:00.006+10:00

Collage.

A new medium to play with.

KALEIDOSCOPE

2009-08-24T22:31:00.008+10:00

Up late at night on a mind whirl of adding things to my shopping list. Lately my wallet has been a bit dry and am eagerly waiting for my tax to make it's way into my bank account. I've noted across the Australian blogosphere that we're gearing up for summer with the sunny days we've recently been seeing in Sydney. The worst thing about the changing weather and my empty wallet is that the want and need for new clothing and accessories is climbing. Those denim cut-offs I scoffed at when there was gale-force wind is now looking a whole lot more appealing. Another craze of warmer weather is make-up. No more am I wearing a porcelain face with a hint of cheek stain. I can now pull out my bronzer and my bright nail colours and feel confident in it. I have been lusting over Chanel's Kaleidoscope for quite some time and I think it's one of the first things I'll get come new funds.

DOESN'T CUT IT

2009-08-16T10:34:00.006+10:00

Awe. I don't need to say much, these photographs oink/roar/woof and trumpet for themselves.
Which one is your favorite?

CHROMA

2009-08-12T19:57:00.004+10:00

[Vintage]

Had to splurge on this hardware. The bullet-like shapes are a change from my studded addiction.

FRILLY KNICKERS

2009-08-03T21:45:00.004+10:00

[Sourced from Kiama, New South Wales, Australia]

New Addition to my undie drawer.

BUNNY

2009-07-28T21:01:00.005+10:00

Trying to explain to my gorgeous friend Lou how I manage a simple bun a top of my head.
"It's easy. Just pull the front back, then the sides and use your arm to lift the bottom!" [big cheesy grin]

WALKING ON A SILVER PLATTER

2009-07-24T17:09:00.007+10:00

Tell me the first thing you notice about this image..
besides the ever so gorgeous Alexa Chung

Your answer: Acne "Atacoma" leather and silver platforms ($480)

They excite me in ways you couldn't imagine. But I'm guessing you're feeling the same way.Not released yet so keep your peepers open.

Rosemount

2009-07-22T19:31:00.007+10:00

Going to RAFF/

Antipodium,
Bec & Bridge,
Ellery,
Konstantina Mittas,
Romance Was Born,
The Cassette Society,
Therese Rawsthorne,

Semester 1

Skirts are first year students with influence of Vivienne Westwood and her 80's punk/rock style.
Opening skirt is brilliant isn't it? My friend Alyson designed and constructed it herself. x

Lean on Me

2009-07-20T16:50:00.003+10:00

Turning up to a friends house wearing the same thing in a different colour.

It's something you love to hate and hate to love.

Stalk & Found!

2009-07-17T14:29:00.000+10:00

Camilla & Marc
SS 09/10

Topshop
AW 09/10

Designer Ashish leopard and zebra print boot made from pony hair coming to Topshop Boutique for their AW 09/10. I've never been much of an animal print lover, solely due to the fact that it can look trashy. My grandmother and bff are besotted with it and so I have somewhere deep down had a soft spot for it. How hard do you think it would be to pull them off?

Home is where the creation begins.

2009-07-15T19:21:00.000+10:00

Normally I talk fashion, because it's my life although sometimes my life seems a little more complex than that. Let this post be a reminder that fashion can take form in many things other than fabric and trims.

I'll start a scrapbook one day of home and interiors because if there's one thing that I'd love to own it would be a house. I'm no where near having one but the thought of hosting dinner parties, owning matching crockery and sitting by a bay window drinking hot chocolate excites me! With technology advancing, I must admit I still find delight in the simple things a la chalkboard kitchen - minus the dust.

Diffractionfiber at Etsy

MODDesign

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for technology, only the computer literate would understand how adorable these pillows are! Not to mention the cups! I should really start on that scrapbook.. Although I have a question; Can you conflict two opposing aesthetics?

Pretty with Ink

2009-07-14T15:25:00.000+10:00

Currently designing my boyfriend's "faith" tattoo and it's actually quite a daunting task. His style and mine are totally different so I'm hoping he likes something from the abundance of scribble in my notebook. My inspiration comes from model Freja Beha's text tattoos which are absolutely gorgeous. Hoping to brave myself for one in the coming.. err.. years. Something about burning skin freaks me out.

On a side note, whilst we're talking tattoos. I'm absolutely loving Sarah's tattoo from Badlooking. The phases of the moon inked on her ribcage is just beautiful, I love the idea of it so much!

New Horizons

2009-07-13T00:17:00.000+10:00

I'm the type of girl who will open the door sporting a messy bun, pink slippers and usually colourful pyjamas and the only person who has probably seen all the pyjamas I own is the mailman. When I'm expecting mail my day doesn't start until I receive it.

I love mail. I truly do.

Stalk & Found!

2009-07-13T00:02:00.000+10:00

Park & Cube

Staple the Label

Office Shoes

The first time they walked into my life was when they were on somebody elses' feet.

This is also a great opportunity to introduce my favorite new basics label Staple. I want to own everything.

2009-07-12T19:22:00.002+10:00

Dear Pamela, I stumbled across these somehow and they're just divine. Better still, all your pieces are amazing. They're beautiful and organic although totally androgynous and raw. My bank account currently doesn't allow for you to be mine so please, float amongst my blog where everyone around the globe can hunt you down and sell you out. Much Love x.