To my Valentine- wont you send me these Christian Louboutin wedges as an object of your great affection? I promise I will love you for ever & ever & ever.... xxx
Welcome to my blog. I am a stylist & designer who is passionate about living an exciting life filled with beautiful design, travel & inspiration. I wanted to take the opportunity to share some of my adventures in style in with you x
30 January 2012
25 January 2012
Australia Day Edit
Its Australia day so I wanted to our together an edit paying tribute to some classic Australian design- here is my fashion tribute to our great nation & what is more Australian than to travel? So I had to include an Aesop travel flight therapy spray. So enjoy, I love youse all!
1. http://www.sassandbide.com/eboutique/new-arrivals/stand-deliver-1.html
2. http://thenewguard.com.au/shop/profile-mini
3. http://www.loverthelabel.com/item43#Underwire-50s-Bikini
4.http://www.volley.com.au/volley-o-c/womens-white-blue.html
5. http://www.jennykee.com/scarf_nature.html
6. http://www.aesop.com/shop-au/gifts-and-travel/travel/ginger-flight-therapy
16 January 2012
Object of Desire: Ann Demeulemeester Lace Ups
So as you might have guessed by now I am a shoe lover & these Ann Demeulemeester Lace up booties are my current love. They are actually a re-run of a classic pair from a few years back. I wanted them then & I want them more now!
Edgy with just the right amount of sophistication- this shoe is a classic for a reason, also available in black.
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306438397&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446443488&R=441947584275&P_name=Ann+Demeulemeester&N=306438397&site_refer=AFF001&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-RsvSte8MHHGBN6.05oAmpg&LScreativeid=1&LSlinkid=10&LSoid=228018&LSsid=J84DHJLQkR4
9 January 2012
Crushin On: Wendy James
Sporting a massive crush on 90s band Transvision Vamp lead singer Wendy James. You might remember her from the hit single 'I want Your Love'. I am totally loving her ice pink lips & vintage bling- she oozes girlish pop-punk sex appeal. Here's my pick for Wendy James inspired accessories- just add body con dress ;)
7. item has sold- similar: http://www.rubylane.com/item/334487-2011-1750/Kenneth-Jay-Lane-Maltese-Cross
21 December 2011
Object of Desire: Emma Cook dress
Just spotted these AMAZING Emma Cook dress- an exclusive to Net-a-porter. Its already sold out but hopefully they will consider running the style again if enough people wish list it. Made of silk & embellished in diamantes with the best print EVER of a donkey wearing an ivy wreath.
YES PLEASE!
19 December 2011
Tuesdayitis- vintage earrings by Mimi Di N
Mimi D N (Niscemi) was born in Sicily and started working for a jewelry manufacturer who produced Schiaparelli jewelry, and for Arnold Scassi in the 1950s as a designer with jewelry marked "Jewelry by Scassi". In 1959, she worked for Robert De Mario, then Brania with jewellery marked "Brania/Mimi di N". Mimi di N opened her own shop in 1960.
I love her bold & elaborate animal based works, if you scour vintage sites you will find her exquisite gold earrings & belt buckles. Be warned - she is long retired so any new work attributed to her would not be authentic.
Here are a couple of pairs of earrings I have collected of hers that I adore.
16 December 2011
camp edit
Its getting to holiday season & with all the globe trotting, epic wedding & a hectic year we have decided to take time out a little closer to home this year. My husband suggested we go camping, which sounded slightly terrifying to me. The whole idea of camping conjures images of sleeping in dirt, remaining unshowered & eating cold beans out of a can. But as I thought on it a bit more I figured there is always a way to do everything in style, so I started to do a little research on what a designer camp site & a designer camper might look like. Here is what I came up with.
Obviously you need seating so I started with these amazing plywood chairs designed by Christian Desile. They fold down amazingly flat so not only are they stylish, they are also practical.
The Vivienne Westwood swiss army knife is just friggen awesome- I am not sure how I have gotten by without it in my Chloe tote. Stylish Missoni blanket (love the Missoni Home line)& a Louis Vuitton picnic trunk- Ok I could never afford the actual trunk pictured but here is a similar one closer to reasonable budget & still stylish, plus it has everything you could possibly need for civilised noshing.
The notebook grill offers both contemporary elegance & practicality as it also folds flat to store. But I have saved the best for last these amazing tents from field candy. These tents come in limited addition, designed by artists in amazing quirky designs, they will certainly stand out at your camp site or music festival.
So onto the perfect ensemble.
Obviously there must be a stylish way to orienteer? Yeh well I'm loving this beyond cute mini compass necklace from etsy.com - purveyor of goodness... I love men's watches- particularly vintage ones & having just bought my husband a vintage omega watch I am developing a serious watch envy. I love this rustic band & gold face, by its very nature the size of a mens watch makes your wrist look elegant & slender.
A little hippie flavour is necessary for getting back to nature, but there is no reason it shouldn't be awesome & adorned with hand braiding detail. I am a shoe-a-holic these Seigerson Morrison booties are divine in spotted calf skin, I love the open top & delicious were heel.
How fun are these fox earrings from vintage Lea Stein? I have been a huge fan of Lea Stein for years already procuring several amazing vintage brooches while in the UK. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Delancy Parka is divine, not just fur its delectable fur surround but I love the feminine belted waist.
The jade tribe travel bag is made from fair trade fabric hand woven & dyed in Laos, its so inspiring to want chic fashion that has a conscience & not just recycle. Recycle is amazing and as a flanny is a must for camping I managed to source this caped Valentino flannelette shirt, I mean seriously- if Valentino camps it can't be that bad. Missoni socks - I have a collection, they are just impossible to pass up with there amazing prints & luxe textures & why can't socks be an amazing fashion item, they really can make all the difference in styling.
Finally I couldn't resist the quirky brogues from Acne. They just look so damn rustic & the proportions are just so astonishingly cartoon like I cannot resist offering them to you.
So, yes camping can be chic & luxe in theory........ I will let you know how it goes in practice! xx
3. tie dye tank
7. parka
10. missoni socks
12 December 2011
Tuesdayitis- Legends of Rap Trading Deck
Here's something fun to break up the week. The Legends of Rap Trading Deck has 32 awesomely illustrated trading cards celebrating the groundbreaking pioneers of early hip hop. Each card has the bio of the hip hop legend which is great for us fact loving geeks. ;)
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Playin with the big cats
I am into tiger & lion prints at the moment so I decided to do a 'big cats' edit for you all to check out. Here are my fave cat print pieces.
First of all I love the Theyskin's Theory sleeveless blouse from ultimate Hong Kong department store Lane Crawford I have teamed it up with Current Elliot leopard print jeans- I am really into this 'pyjama dressing' style wearing one or similar print from head to toe, it has an ultra modern feel & the sharp lines of the blouse paired with the ankle freezer pant really works.
I have broken up the print with this gold triangle collar tip- it adds slickness to the look. Combining with the Miu Miu tiger print brogues- I love how the heel matches the upper with ankle freezer trousers really epitomises the modern take on tailoring.
I have an earring fetish, as you may know, so these Coro Tiger earrings are essential. I have numerous tiger head earrings but these really caught my eye.
Plus I have added a few contemporary accessories to complete the look- DVF Iphone pouch, Jerome Dreyfus Leopard wallet with super cute french ribbon detailing, Topshop leopard umbrella (I love how the leo print rains down the umbrella) & Indy C patchwork leather pony skin mixed leopard belt.
Oh yeah & a Bengal Cat- how divine are they? Must have companion/ accessory.
xx
10. Bengal Kitty
4 December 2011
Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Christmas is nearly upon us & it got me to thinking what is my ideal Christmas ensemble? Here's a little something I've thrown together- the shoes & cuff are a serious splurge but everything else is within reach, besides I think they are too fab for words. I also found the fab new OPI axxium long lasting gel lacquer available in Australia through ebay.com.au which lasts for weeks without chipping- ideal when you're ripping open all those pressies Christmas morning. I think the dress is the perfect shape- a little drape to cover the Christmas belly & not to revealing as to upset Granny- but still chic. What can I say about the earrings but- LOVE, I think I must buy them & the little ASOS ball clutch gives a wink to the classic Christmas bauble, plus its on sale, which is always better. Love to know what you think? x
2. http://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/product/Matches-Fashion/Shoes/stella-mccartney-SM-B-272700-WOH80-shoes-GREEN/51135
3. http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Premium-Red-Perspex-Ball-Clutch/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1723726&cid=8730&Rf946=2241&Rf-200=1&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red
4. http://www.brownsfashion.com/Product/Women/Women/Accessories/Fashion_Jewellery/Hammered_brass_cuff_with_opal/Product.aspx?p=2551959&pc=1949746&cl=4
5.http://www.whistles.co.uk/fcp/categorylist/dept/shopresetFilters=true#ID=id_903000057501_dresses&category=dresses
6. http://www.maxandchloe.com/fulldetails/15412/-1/266
7. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OPI-Axxium-Soak-Off-Gel-CAJUN-SHRIMP-AX-413-21-oz-BNIB-/130591295805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e67d9093d
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