FASHION WEEK/ Update #3

Day three of fashion week displayed a lot of cool upcoming designers
such as Bec & Bridge and Jessie Hill. They showed collections full of
sexy, cool and stylish clothing. There were also the more established
fashion powers such as Alex Perry who showed us a collection full of
beautiful, ladylike dresses.



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SHORT HEM

Designers: Konstantina Mittas, Jessie Hill, Alex Perry,
Flamingo Sands, Wool Innovation, Kristian Aadvenik,
Sretsis



SLEEVELESS


Designers: Ginger & Smart, Alex Perry, Friedrich Gray,
Wool Innovation, Julian Louie, Daniel Avakian,
Wool Innovation




BELTS


Designers: Bec and Bridge, Jessie Hill, Alex Perry,
Ginger & Smart, Wool Innovation, Kristian Aadvenik




SHEER


Designers: Bec & Bridge, Konstantina Mittas, Alex
Perry, Jessie Hill, Friedrich Gray, Wool Innovation



ROUND NECK


Designers: Jessie Hill, Friedrich Gray, Wool Innovation,
Jean Pierre Bragonza, Sretsis, Daniel Avakian, Sretsis



CELEBRITIES


Who: Miranda Kerr, Jodi Mears, Kim Kardashian

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NEWS/ Australian Fashion Week

Some interesting and controversial events have arisen out of the
latest Australian fashion week that have affected both designers
and models. Usually fashion week runs smoothly without a single
hitch, here is a nice little summary of the events for you.





1. Model Stephanie Carta was pulled from the catwalk at the last
moment after organisers deemed the model too thin. Carta's agency
became concerned after she returned from a stay over in Paris and
came back thin and frail. The model claimed that she promises that
she will eat and look after her health. Less then 24 hours after making
that promise, she was put back on the catwalk. Let's hope that the
model keeps her promise.




2. Designer Kate Sylvester sent her models down the catwalk bearing
war medals. This comes days after Australian war rememberence day,
Anzac Day. The medals are those which people in the army received
after fighting for their country and their lives, not for models to wear
as a fashion accessory. This has upset a number of people, but the
designer says she did not intend to disrespect servicemen and is sorry.
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FASHION WEEK/ Update #2

Day two of Australian fashion week held many lovely surprises.
One of my favourite Aussie designers Zimmermann did not
disappoint me, they had lovely colours, designs and models.
There were a lot of inspiring and very cool designs that hit the
runway today, so come and check them out.




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SHORTS

Designers: Lisa Ho, Lisa Ho, Camila and Marc,
LIFEwithBIRD, LIFEwithBIRD, Silence is Golden,
Zimmermann



GRAY


Designers: LIFEwithBIRD, Silence is Golden, Michelle
Jank, Zimmermann, Kat Sylvester, Kate Sylvester




ONE SHOULDER


Designers: Michelle Jank, Michelle Jank, Lisa Ho,
Camilla and Marc, Silence is Golden, Lisa Ho




FRILLS


Designers: Lisa Ho, Camilla and Marc, Michelle Jank,
Silence is Golden, Zimmermann, Kate Sylvester,
Michelle Jank



SLEEVELESS


Designers: Zimmermann, Camilla and Marc, Lisa Ho,
Lisa Ho, Silence is Golden, Zimmermann



CELEBRITIES


Who: Danni Minogue, Eve, Alice Burdeu, Danni Minogue

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FASHION WEEK/ Update #1

In this post you will see the first updates showing trends
from the first day of Australian Fashion Week. This ranges
from colours, patterns, hair, makeup and much more.



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LONG DRESSES

Designers: Carla Zampatti, Carla Zampatti, Billion Dollar Babes, One Teaspoon, Nicola Finetti, Anna Thomas, Wayne Cooper



WHITE


Designers: Carla Zampatti, Kirrily Johnston, Kirrily Johnston, Kirrily Johnston, Nicola Finetti, Lee Mathews




BRIGHT COLOURS


Designers: Nicholas X Morley, Carla Zampatti, Kirrily Johnston, Nicola Finetti, One Teaspoon, Kirrily Johnston




SKIRTS


Designers: Carla Zampatti, Billion Dollar Babes, Nicola Finetti, Wayne Cooper, Kirrily Johnston, Anna Thomas



FLORAL


Designers: Carla Zampatti, Billion Dollar Babes, Lee Mathews, Nicola Finetti, Wayne Cooper, Lee Mathews, Carla Zampatti



CELEBRITIES


Who: Micha Barton, Miranda Kerr, Danni Minogue,

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MAGAZINES/ Fashion and Covers

Inside this post are the latest and most interesting fashion
shoots from around the world. Ranging from dark makeup
and spooky dresses to baby pink dresses and light summery
locations. There is absolutely something inspire for everyone.




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VOGUE CHINA/ MAY 08

Model: Siri Tollerod
Photographer: Nick Haymes



VOGUE RUSSIA/ MAY 08


Model: Sarah Stephens
Photographer: Ellen Von Unwerth



NUMERO 92/ APR 08


Model: Karli Kloss
Photographer: Horst Diekerdes



VOGUE GERMANY/ MAY 08


Model: Elena Melnik
Photographer: Claudia Knoepfel & Stefan Indlekofer


HARPERS BAZAAR/ MAY 08


Model: Hilary Rhoda
Photographer: Camila Akrans



VOGUE PARIS/ MAY 08


Model: Lara Stone
Photographer: Terry Richardson



VOGUE PARIS/ MAY 08


Photographer: Matio Sorrenti and Emmanuelle Alt
Model: Lara Stone

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STYLE/ Coming up on Style On Track

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know
I am an avid supporter of supporting Australian labels. Well,
it just so happens that Australian Fashion Week is coming up
starting this Monday! So here is a little preview of what labels
will be showing new designs and who I will be writing about. So
check out the links and keep an eye out for fashion week updates.



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Website:

1. Akira

2. Antipodium

3. Camilla and Marc

4. Illionaire


5. Jessie Hill

6. LIFEwithBIRD

7. Material Boy

8. Michelle Jank


9. Nicola Finetti

10. One Teaspoon

11. Romance was Born

12. Shakuhachi


13. Zimmermann

14. Cohen et Sabine

15. Daniel Avakian

16. Kirrily Johnston

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STYLE/ My Favourite Things

This week a lot of my favourite things focus on Australian and
New Zealand (our neighbor) designers and style. From dresses
to cute little random pieces that really stand out, I hope that
you find something that you will love as much as I do.




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These dresses are by an Australian designer called Fleur Wood.
She uses the most amazing, feminine and comfortable fabrics.
I love these dresses because they are great for day or night,
summer or winter or whether you are tall or short. These
dresses are very versatile, and although they look delicate,
they are very durable and last for a long time.

Website: http://www.fleurwood.com







I love Karen Walker's designs, she is so talented and has
designed eye wear, clothing and of course her beautiful
jewelry. The designs range from simple silver leaves on a
long chain to sparkly blue owl rings. The jewelry often
represents animals or nature, which is original and endearing.

See: http://www.karenwalkerjewellery.com





Kym Ellery is the Australian designer of fashion label Ellery.
Ellery is made up of beautiful pieces that are iconic of the
1970s glamor mixed with a bit of rock'n'roll. The Ellery bell
sleeved dress is no exception, it is bright purple, so is only
for those who don't mind standing out from the crowd.
Although it has a short hem, it doesnt have a tight waist so
is great for all sized ladies, and the long sleeves compensate
for not showing too much skin.

See: http://www.elleryland.com/





Label Chronicles of Never have come up with really modern
and originally designed rings. They are thick and chunky and
made from darkened brass. I think I am really drawn to these
obscure rings because they remind me of the film 'The
Labyrinth' with David Bowie. The designer is actually an old
Ksubi/ Tsubi member named Gareth Moody. I'm sure you will
see lots more of this label in time to come.

Buy: http://www.chroniclesofnever.com






I know it can sound a bit nerdy, and maybe its because I can
be such a homebody at times, but I LOVE to cook at home.
Things always taste better, it is more rewarding and you are
teaching your mind when you cook at home, not to mention
that you save a heck load of money. When you cook at home, you
can add or leave out ingredients that you don't like (i REALLY
don't like cucumber, and my partner really hates nuts). You can
be a lot more healthy when you cook yourself, a lot of takeaway
places use lots of butter and salt, you can replace this just
as well with a healthier choice like olive oil. There are some
great websites online that have yummy delicious recipes.

Cook: http://greenavocado.com






Chip Chop started off making cute little tote bags, now we are
lucky enough that they have branched into t shirts and more
bags! I have to say my new favourite item is the denim vest, I
think this is one of the coolest pieces of design I have seen in
a long time. Following on with their simple designs and 1970s
hippie feel, this vest does not lead far from that, it is the perfect
design to add to any outfit to make you feel that bit cooler.

Shop: http://mychipchop.com

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STREET STYLE/ Picks of the Week

This week I have seen a lot of bright outfits on the streets
around the world, it is very inspiring in the gray weather we
are having in Sydney at the moment. You will also see lots
of long hair with thick fringes, colourful lipstick and interesting
fabrics. I hope it will inspire you.






Why: Colourful large jacket matched with bright fabric necklaces




Why: White frilling sleeveless top with retro sunglasses




Why: Bright pink jacket with gray t shirt and cute clutch bag




Why: Tie dye style long dress matched with red lipstick




Why: Blue and white striped dress and jacket with classic pattern




Why: Over sized Salvador Dali t shirt with tight black pants




Why: Black blazer and hat with gray fingerless gloves




Why: Cute girly pink sunglasses and pink dress




Why: Nice neat hairstyle, cowgirl shirt and black blazer


Thanks To:
Facehunter
Reyjkvik Looks
The Streetswalker
Sartorialist
I Can Teach You
The Cobrasnake


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WEB/ My Favourite Websites

Here are a couple of my current favorite websites. They are my
favourites because they are either individual or inspiring, or both.

What are some of your favorite websites?



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Title: Elle Girl

Link: http://ellegirl.elle.com

What: Even though Elle Girl is marketed as the 'younger girls'
Elle magazine, I still really love it. The fashion shoots are bright,
the graphic design is modern and the styling is really cool and
chic. There website doesn't dissapoint either, it is very inspiring
fashion wise





Title: Oh no they didnt

Link: http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/

What: This website is more up to date on celebrity gossip then
your favourite gossip mags. It is a community where people can
post news and rumours (which usually end up being true) at any
time. This is very addictive though I must warn you





Title: Frankie

Link: http://www.frankie.com.au

What: Frankie is an Australian magazine that highlights artists,
designers and beautiful articles. Their website is quite similar to
the content of their magazine, there are cute backgrounds you
can download, a forum where you can talk about music and
shopping as well as lovely pretty designs.





Title: The Presets

Link: http://thepresets.com

What: If you are a fan of Australian band The Presets, you
will have probably visited their website. For me, it is really
inspiring because it pushes the limits of your average website.
It was created by Australian designer Jonathan Zawada and
features filmed footage and a really experimental layout. I
recommend you check out the website if you are interested
in design or would like to see a really original website.

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ICON/ Chloe Sevigny

Chloe is one of my favourite individual young actresses in the
world today. Her style is a mix between designer fashion and
vintage finds, she manages to mix and match and often starts
a lot of celebrity trends. Come and find out a little bit more
about this eccentric cool young actress.



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Name: Chloe Stevens Sevigny

Born: November 18, 1974

Where: Connecticut, USA

Lives: East Village, Manhattan




Parents: Born to H. David Sevigny, an accountant turned interior painter, and Janine Malinowski, a Polish American.

On being a star: "I’ll never be a star in America. It’s fine. I don’t want to be. Not in that way. In a Sissy Spacek way, in a Shelley Duvall way, in a Sandy Dennis way, that’s how I’d like to be a star. But movies aren’t as good now as they were in the ‘70s.” Chloe Sevigny"

On her personality: "I am most proud of my integrity and least proud of my cynicism."

Fashion Design: She collaborated with exclusive new york boutique Opening Ceremony to create her own line of clothes.

On her line of clothing:"mix-and-match, day-to-night... something quirky, something different".



Favourite designer: Christopher Kane, Proenza, Lanvin, Valentino, Balenciaga

Favourite Style: Bright colours and floral prints

Can't live without: An over sized gray mens cardigan. She says "preferably long enough to cover my ass, and with pockets I can shove my hands into when I get nervous in social situations, which is a constant."

Fashion Icons: Women who are outrageous yet effortless. Liz Goldwyn, Cecilia Dean, Angelica Houston, Marlene Dietrich, Debbie Harry, Poison Ivy, Slim Keith, Patti Smith—women who own their looks and themselves. Never looking uncomfortable in your outfit, or skin for that matter is a must



Ads: Chloe, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, MAC

Films: Kids, Brown Bunny, Boys Don't Cry, Gummo, American Psycho, Zodiac, Party Monster



Fact 1: Chloe was play fighting with a friend when she fell and chipped her two front teeth. Both are now veneered and one is completley fake.

Music that inspires her to design: The Cramps, Johnny Thunders and Patti Palladin, Lizzie Mercier, The Slits, The Shangri La's.

Favourite Movie Character: Little Orphan Annie!!!!!! Christiane F., any character in a Fassbinber movie. Linda Manns in Out of the Blue, Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink, Ally Sheedy in The Breakfast Club, and Sally Bowles from Cabaret.



What would she name her kitten: Sabbath after the little girl in Flannery O'Conner's Wiseblood.

Fact 2: She turned down a $500,000 offer in a comedy.

Fact 3: During her senior year of high school she shaved her head.

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STREET STYLE/ Picks of the Week

From bright pink dresses to the more conservative chic looks,
there are styles from the streets that will inspire everyone and
anyones taste in fashion. So come and take a look what is going
on in the land of style all across the world.







Why: Bright pink dress with frills and a shiny necklace




Why: Black and blue sleeveless dress with Chanel bag




Why: All white outfit, with a large hat




Why: Sleeveles white dress combining different fabrics and a round gold necklace




Why: Multicoloured one piece outfit matched with slip on shoes




Why: Large white shirt, light brown scarf and pastel pink large cardigan




Why: Bright green jacket matched with black pants and large scarf




Why: Floral skirt with grey t shirt and leather jacket




Why: Black tshirt dress, lots of bracelets and
gold necklaces


Thanks To:
Facehunter
Outstanding Copenhagen
The Streetswalker
Sartorialist
Still in Berlin
The Cobrasnake


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STYLE/ My Favourite Things

From indie film makers to designer products that I love. This
week my favourite things are all about inspiration, from beautiful
colours to stylish designs. I hope that you will come and fall in
love with these things like I have.




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Not only does this brand have a cute and quirky name, it also has cute
and quirky designs. Their products range from folky looking jewelry, bags
and belts. The colours range from mustard yellows to black, and the
fabrics range from rope to leather. Deadly Ponies hails from Australia's
next door neighbor, New Zealand.

Website: http://www.deadlyponies.com







Tristan Blair makes the kind of thick chunky, modern, hot, sexy shoes
that I could only dream about. These are the types of shoes that will
stop a crowd in a room and still let you walk around the city all night
or around work all day. Tristan Blair is an Australian designer who I think we
will see dominating the world with awesome shoes.

See: http://www.tristanblair.com/





I originally decided to watch the film 'Paranoid Park' because I am
a fan of the writer and director Gus Van Sant (Elephant, To Die For,
My Own Private Idaho). He isn't for everyone, but his beautiful
photography-like direction, lovely scenery and pure honesty, makes
me a huge fan of his work. This film did not disappoint. The story
follows a young boy who is into skateboarding, even though I
am not, I still loved the film. One night this young boy goes out to
a skate park and accidentally kills a security guard. Paranoid Park
follows the issues of the young such as acceptance, love, sex and
drinking. This film is innocent, raw and really visually lovely to watch.
Plus the soundtrack is amazing.

Watch: www.paranoidpark.co.uk





While I was doing work experience at a magazine earlier this year,
I cam across these beautiful and simple clothes by a brand called
Rittenhouse. Their collection contains simple pieces that every woman
should have in her wardrobe, like t shirts, denim dresses, black skirts
and puff sleeved tops. Their colours are made up of dark greys, blues
and blacks. Some of their pieces have cute little pockets and some have these lovely cloud prints. They are great pieces to mix and match or pair with
bright heels.

Buy: http://www.rittenhouse.com.au/






Common Projects create shoes that are made of simple colours
and styles. They use black, white, grey and soft blues. They are the
ultimate sneaker, although I am not sure how hard they would be
to keep clean, they are THAT perfect. They are very simple, they
don't contain bright stitching or any extra details, they are clean and
as minimalist as you can get. This just makes them easier to style with
a pair of jeans, shorts or a dress. Oh and by the way, they are for guys
and girls

Buy: http://www.commonprojects.com/







When I was in high school I had a lomograph camera. Now when I
look back at the photos from my childhood they look really fun and
interesting compared to a lot of the ones that I thought were cool
at the time... but now I am like 'what was I thinking?'. Lomographs
come in all shapes and sizes with all types of effects and styles. You
can get ones that change the colour of your photos, you can get
ones that distort the look (fish eye) and you can get ones that
duplicate the image about four times. The cameras themselves are
designed with a retro look and are cool to just carry around in your
bag for when you see something you want to snap that would look
great with a red flash or rounded distortion. Once you own one lomo
camera though, you will definitely want them all ;)

Shop: http://www.lomography.com.au/

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WORLD/ Cerabral Palsy

I was recently watching the news when a documentary on
Miss Iowa 2008 came on. If you haven't heard of her, she
has cerebral palsy, and is the first contestant to be in the
TOP 50 for Miss America with a disability. Abbey Curran is
young, strong, beautiful, talented and is a big inspiration to
me and my family. The fact is that my finance has cerebral
palsy too, and he inspires me every day through his combat
of discrimination, his intelligence and his love. In this post I
thought I might introduce you to the life of cerebral palsy and
what my life is like living with someone with the condition.



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My boyfriend, Paul, has had cerebral palsy since birth, so growing up with it, he doesn't see life any other way. He can drive (heck, I cant even drive), he is smart and actually works in the IT industry (computers), he has been to university and lived in many cool and exciting places. Most of all, he is the love of my life and an inspiration to me in every single way. I have been told by my family that they find him inspiring too.

There are two types of Cerebral Palsy. Paul has a bit more trouble controlling his muscles, so sometimes I might get a bump, but i find it hilarious and have grown to love it. Paul can read, talk, cuddle, bathe and do mainly anything your average person can do. The only thing he can't do is write, so that is where the computer comes in handy.

As you walk down the road you do get the odd stare. I think people need to be more educated when it comes to treating people with disabilities, just like any other person. Who knows, someone with a disability might be smarter than you! ;) But eventually you just learn to ignore the stares of others, and keep going your way. Another problem we've run into is ignorant security guards, who regard Paul as drunk - it's like "no mate, I have a disability". One day this world will be educated.

Having a disability isn't always easy, it takes more concentration to compose the most basic of tasks, such as putting sugar in your coffee. Walking up an uneven hill leads to the problem of balance and stepping, but with a little help and positive thoughts, there is no doubt you can do anything in the end.

Another problem that comes with having a disability is that of your emotions and self worth. We grow up in a society that tells us what is right and what is wrong, so if you are in the wrong section, are you just supposed to crawl into a ball and hide? No! Not if you are like Paul. You could go to some great confidence building courses, surround yourself with friends who love you and most of all discover who you are and what you like and love.



One night at a club I saw Paul, and my eyes were instantly drawn to this magnificent boy sitting on the couch, smiling quietly. I am a bit 'rambunctious' and immediately fell in love with this enigma. He bought me a drink and dropped me home (no, no naughty stuff afterwards).

The thing I would most like to get people to understand is that a disability, such as cerebral palsy, does not make you any less smart than other people. People will often speak slower to Paul, or not know what sorts of things he will understand, but Paul is probably the smartest person I know, so it is quite funny to see people treat him like he is from another world, and like he can't understand a single thing. I believe that as more people become educated about cerebral palsy they will hopefully understand people with this condition are just as smart, funny and ambitious as the rest of the world.

In my first few days with Paul, I still didn't know what he was totally capable of. He drove, he made good money, and slowly I found out he was capable of teaching me lessons in life that I had not yet grasped. I discovered that he was my soul mate. Things like coordination problems, that I may have first noticed, I find I don't notice at all now. As Paul says, 'I'm just a regular guy'. But he is my soul mate, the love of my life and my dream come true. I hope he one day writes a book to inspire the rest of the world, as he has so much knowledge to share.

Here is a little bit more of a summary...



What is Cerebral Palsy: Cerebral palsy means 'brain paralysis'. It is a disability that affects movement and body position

How do you get it, is it hereditary? : No it is not hereditary. It comes from brain damage that happened before the baby was born, at birth, or as a baby

Types of cerebral palsy: There are two types, although it can be different in every child. There is either stiffness of the muscles or looseness of the muscles

Is there a cure?: Not at the moment, but there are a lot of physical therapies that can be used to make the persons life easier


Did you know 1: Actor Colin Farrell's son has cerebral palsy, as does David Cameron who is in British politics, and Laura San Giacomo who is an actress (she was the main actress in the sitcom 'Just Shoot Me')


Did you know 2: Botox was actually invented to inject into the muscles of people with cerebral palsy in order to improve movement, particularly in the arms.

p.s. Pauly and I

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STREET STYLE/ Picks of the Week

The men had their turn at street style praise yesterday, so
now it is time for the lovely stylish ladies. This week women
once again impress me with their experimental personal style.
Hopefully it inspires you like it has for me.







Why: Leather jacket, leather shorts and huge tied up scarf




Why: Purple skirt, white t shirt and a thin silver necklace




Why: Cute plaited hairstyle with a black t shirt with car print




Why: Purple and white diamond cardigan with red tshirt and white collar




Why: Sweet floral dress with short sleeves and a cinched waist




Why: Black blazer, red unbuttoned shirt and a cool black t shirt




Why: Large fluffly purple jacket, tight black jeans and large black bag




Why: Bright green blazer and high waisted skirt with suspenders




Why: Natural makeup, large wrapped scarf and black hat


Thanks To:
Facehunter
Stockholm Streetstyle
Hoy Fashion
Glam Canyon
The Vagabondset
Garance Dore


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STREET STYLE/ Men's picks of the Week

Men around the world seem to be experimenting and increasingly
more confident with their personal style. Street Style proves that
these men have the ability to wear this day and night, not just in
styling for a magazine.







Why: Original hat, black tshirt, black jacket and cool retro sunglasses




Why: Leather jacket with a belt matched with a brown messenger bag




Why: Black and white baseball hat matched with black and white t shirt




Why: Grey cardigan, white shirt, tie and wrapped scarf




Why: Bow tie, white shirt and black suite jacket




Why: Grey jacket with darker vest, white shirt and black glasses




Why: Navy v neck jumper, camel jacket and cross necklace




Why: Denim vest match with a large black t shirt




Why: Black long sleeved t shirt coordinated with black rayban sunglasses

Thanks To:
Facehunter
On the Corner
The Cobrasnake
Glam Canyon
The commodified
Hel Looks


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WEB/ Blogs of the Week

From socialites personal blogs, to inspiring creative websites,
I have listed and reviewed some of my favourite website of
the week. So take a look if you need some new websites to
inspire or entertain.



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Title: Book by its Cover


What: This website contains covers of books that will inspire you, they are new and old, arty and classic. Not only do you get scans of the covers, you will also get to read a summary as well as seeing some pages inside the book. I find this one of the most inspiring and time consuming websites, there are so many great books out there. Believe me, after you visit this website, you will feel like making your own book.




Title: 3GB Community

Link: join 3gb community www.3gb.biz

What: Are you sick of other community websites like facebook and myspace? Well I was so I went on search for a new one, and I found one called 3GB. It is only new, but it is neat and has lots of cool applications such as photo uploader, mp3 player and a nice layout. This is somewhere that I can actually add my family, which is what I was after, it is alot more 'parent friendly' and it will be easy for both you and them to use. And because its new and neater, it doesn't attract all those creepy old men and stalker like the other websites. YAY!





Title: Just Jared

What: Just Jared is a celebrity picture blog. I am a huge fan of celebrity images, and through my 'research' I believe that this website is the most up to date and often exclusive with the latest model and celeb pics. You will get your ultimate fix of pictures, no matter what celebrity you are in to. I can guarantee almost all of your favourite gossip website will come here for their celeb image fix, so come here and see it before the rest of the crowd





Title: Cory Kennedy

What: If you were/are a fan of LA Photographer website the cobrasnake, you will have heard of the intern turned socialite Cory Kennedy, who became famous for appearing on the website with her original sense of style. Well this young lady has her very own blog, full of personal feedback of friends, designers, la, photographs, problems and much more. It can be quite entertaining and insightful. It is a great read for your lunch time break and also updated about every two days

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BEAUTY/ My Favourite Beauty Products

I have so much fun writing about my favourite beauty products,
that I thought I would dedicate the occasional post to it. I like to
focus on products I used and like, even better if they aren't on the
expensive side, and if they are, that they work. So if you are in
the mode for new beauty products, here are my recommendations.



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BODYWASH/ ST. IVES SWISS VANILLA

Imagine being in a nice warm shower and rubbing vanilla bodywash all over you, then you get out of the shower and you smell like such yummy vanilla you consider licking it off your arm. You walk around for the next couple of days with soft skins, and getting wifts of yummy vanilla. Well all this is a possibility, simply through my all time favourite body wash, St. Ives Swiss Vanilla Wash. They use pure vanilla essence and vitamin e cream, which is very good for your skin, they are also dermatologist and hypo-allergenic tested, so it is all looking great for the care of your skin.

Website: http://www.stives.com/



HAIR/ DESIGNER COLLECTIONS


It is always exciting news when you hear three of your favourite Australiab=n fashion designers have come together with renowned hair brand Sunsilk to collaborate and make their own individual shampoo and condition. Not only do the bottles look nice sitting on the shelves of my bathroom, but they smell REALLY good, and that nice sent lasts for ages. The designers who have collaborated are Collette Dinnigan, Alice McCall and Peter Morrissey, which I believe is the perfect one for the boyfiend. These haircare products dont just look good, they do the trick

Watch: http://www.mikeandchris.com/



NAILS/ NAIL POLISH



For Christmas my mum surprised me with three little sweet and very colourful nail polishes. I love to have a variety of polishes on hand, they can change a comlete outft you know. Thats why the more great ones you own, the more opporunity to mix and match. The great thing about OPI nailpolishes is that they last forever (after a couple of layers) and they have created the coolest colours like white, bright pink, sexy reds and dark brown. Whatever mood you in OPI is sure to have a coloue that will isnprire your new night out

Buy: http://www.opi.com/India.asp



BODY/ MOISTURISER



Kiehls 'creme de corps' is a moisturiser for your whole body. As soon as you get out of a nice warm shower, rub this soft creme all over your body and it will leave it feeling smooth and smelling nice. Friends of mine that have used it who have had really dry skin say it is one of the best all over moisturisers they have ever used. So although it is important to look after your face, dont forget the rest of your body. The best thing is that this product is not tested on animals.

Buy: http://www.kiehls.com



SKIN/ FOUNDATION

Another one of the beauty products I discovered through my mother. When I first started wearing make up I was given Clinique Superbalanced makeup. This foundation is one of the best Ive ever used, it is non oily and actually covers your skin with a nice natural and really effective tone. This foundation contains moisturiser but at the same time it is also oil free (yay!) and leaves you with this silky look over your face. I recommend this foundation for any skin tone, even if you have really dry skin, it really does work wonders.

Buy:http://www.clinique.com



MASCARA/ MAYBELLINE GREAT LASH


Not only is this mascara cheap, it actually works! Fancy that. Maybelline great lash mascara has been around for years, this just proves that it is effective and a classic. You can find it in all your local supermarkets. It is thick, but not clumpy, lengthening but not fake and it lasts for ages, without drying up and becoming sticky. I gaurantee that once you try this you wont believe you spent so much money on 'designer' mascaras that let you donwn.

Shop: http://www.maybelline.co.uk

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MODELS/ TOP 10

Websites and magazines are always picking their top ten new faces
or current famous faces of models that will stand out this year. So
i have gone ahead and put together my own list of top ten models,
this will be my top ten for maybe, 2 months, and I have chosen them
because of their individuality, beauty and talent ;) I hope you enjoy.
Be sure to let me know which model you love.


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TEN MASHA TYELNA

At first I was a little apprehensive of Masha. Her eyes are certainly very large, and the rest of her features are pixie like in comparison. If you are not a fan yet, give her a little bit more time, she definitely does rub off on you. Hailing from the Ukraine, Masha's pale skin and slight frame definitely enable her to stand out from the crowd.



NINE JOSEPHIN HEDSTROM


This pretty young thing hails from Sweden. With her blond hair, blue eyes and pale skin, she could easily be thrown into the world of commercial modeling, but for some reason I believe that she has more in her then just that. She is starring in the Benneton campaign, and I hope to see her face all over magazines and runways soon enough.



EIGHT/ NATALIA CHABANENKO


This lovely lady has walked the runway for some of my favourite labels such as Miu Miu and Prada. She is only quite new to the modeling world but has already shot some amazing fashion shoots. Natalia has the ultimate cat eyes and innocent yet dominating face, she is eye catching and I think she will do wonderful great big campaigns in the near future



SEVEN ANABELA BELIKOVA



To me, Anabela is like the new generation Gemma Ward. She has a similar alien look, that has landed her a spot in the Miu Miu runway. She has a round doll like face, wide set eyes. She is perfect for both commercial and high end work and looks fantastic whether she has natural or artistic makeup up. This lady will definitely be everywhere soon.




SIX LOVISA INGMAN



Lovisa is a young lady with big innocent blue eyes and lovely thick eyebrows. She manages many varieties of intense expressions through her photos, yet still manages to maintain a lovely softness to her, which is a great combination.


FIVE AGNETE HEGELUND


Agnete is one heck of a versatile model, one moment she can look sweet and classy and the next she can look raw and rock'n'roll.Agnete has starred in shoots with the lovely new model bellow, Kamila. She has a mature modeling look with a young vibrance to her. I have a feeling we will be seeing miss Agnete in a lot of the upcoming major campaigns.



FOUR KAMILA FILIPCIKOVA


Although Kamila is about as new as they come in the modeling world, she has already scored a campaign with Feretti as well as a number of the best and most exciting editorials. She has lovely quirky features, which make her very interesting to look at on the runway or in magazines. She has a cute freckle on her lip and a cool piercing through her eyebrow, this isn't what you would usually see appearing on top models, but Kamila is here to add a bit of variety to life.



THREE SIRI TOLLEROD


Siri isn't exactly new on the scene but she still has an amazing appeal and fresh look that most brand new models have. She is always in new cool campaigns and always seems to get really great pretty fashion shoots. Whether she has to look classy on the runway or characteristic on a fashion shoot, she managaes a perfect medium to seem to win both of those over.



TWO GANTZ GILLES


With long flowing hair and long limbs, this girl is definitely one to watch. Gantz has walked the runway for amazing renowned designers such as Anna Sui an Marc Jacobs. And since she is only new, this looks very promising. Gantz has a haunted look behind her big dark eyes, to me this is what makes her a little more deep and appealing then a lot of other models.



ONE DIANA FARKHULLINA


To me, this girl is like a delicate little doll. She has walked in New York for Calvin Klein and in Italy for Jil Sander. She is very versatile, at one moment she can look like the girl next door, next she looks like a stylish little alien and then she can look like a supermodel. I think Diana has what it takes to make it big. With pouty lips and long blonde hair, I'm sure she will show New York what models are made of.

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STREET STYLE/ Picks of the Week

Some ladies out there have a really wonderful and very
individual sense of style. Although you may not like a whole
outfit, you may be inspired by a hairstyle or one piece of the
outfit. No matter what you like, some of the best and most
original inspiration comes from streets style





Why: White lace top with black high waisted skirt



Why: Blue jacket, white tshirt and bright pink lipstick



Why: Leather jacket with collar and layered gold necklaces



Why: Flannel vest with long sleeved black top underneath



Why: Black and white striped top with a short denim skirt



Why: Thick black rimmed glasses and a 3/4 sleeved black top



Why: Red and white striped blazer matched with black rayban sunglasses



Why: Large grey cardigan, wrapped scarf and fluro ring



Why: Modern necklace and black leather jacket


Thanks To:
hoy fashion
the cobrasnake
the satioralist
altamira
kathy is your friend

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STYLE/ My Favourite Things

This week I show you my favourite original and inspiring
jewelry designers, since I know a lot of you are studying
jewelry design, I take a look at some great designers with
a new fashion on style as well as a beauty life save that
does not cost the world. I hope you enjoy


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JEWELRY/ ALEX&CHLOE NECKLACE

Alex and Chloe are designers who create special originally designed jewelry. They have an unsuaul and modern touch and are created from material such as perspex and plastic. You will feel one of a kind and very cool with a piece of their work on. From melting words such as Love or the Chanel symbol, to diamonds, spikes and pyramids. One thing for sure is that one of their necklaces adds a whole new dimension to any outfit.

Website: http://alexandchloe.com/



STYLE/ MIKE & CHRIS




Mike and Chris create clothes that are versatile and look darn good. With clothing ranging from zip up hoodies, v neck dresses and trench coats with bows. They really do create the type of clothing you can throw on and feel automatically stylish in. The fabrics range from cashmere to cotton and the colours are sort of dark and earthy. This husband and wife team know how to create great original and wearable designs.

Watch: http://www.mikeandchris.com/



TUNES/ THE KNIFE



The knife are a band from Sweden. I could best describe their sound as a mix of pop, electronic and 80s synth. They are one of the best bands I have ever heard (not to build them up or anything) they are good for a car ride, getting ready for a night out, while drawing or even just to have on in the background. Their sounds is an eerie mix of electronic experiments and haunting vocals. With a dark and surreal vibe to everything from their music to their designs, the Knife difenatly stand out as one of the most modern bands of our generation.

Listen: http://www.myspace.com/theknife



ART/ FAFI



Fafi is a cute little French graffitti artist. She began her career by spray painting these little sexy characters on the walls of Paris, then leading to New York and all over Europe. Eventually people started to realise her talent. Now she designs bags for Nike and is sent all over the world to be involved in exhibitions and books. So check out her cute little drawings with a WHOLE lotta character,

Buy: http://www.fafi.net/



STYLE/ RUNAWAY LOVERS



This is a cute little Australian label with a really alternative look. Their collection is made up of items such as flannelet dresses, shiny footless black tites and berets . Their latest collection is said to capture the inner tomboy, but believe me, you still feel darn feminine and hot wearing their clothes. It is almost like wearing the clothes of a rockstar, or as they say, it is a cross between Michael Hutchins and Kylie Minogue, two very stylish and individual dressers. So whether it is something tye dye or something metalic, try on a peice of their clothing and you will feel like your very own rockstar

Buy:http://www.runawaylovers.com.au



BEAUTY/ WITCH HAZEL


If you are like me and you can't afford expensive designer makeup and cleansers, then I have the perfect solution for you. I went into a chemist one day, because I had run out of toner, I looked down and saw this toner called 'Witch Hazel'. It was cheap and the container looked nice (not to be shallow), so I purchased it. I have now been using it ever since that day and I must say it works extremely well. Witch hazel is herbal, and a great solution for skin of all types. While researching this product I found out that it is actually an old fashioned remody that you can use on cutes, bruises, sunburn and more. So if you are next in your supermarket I suggest you pick up this non expensive life save ;)

Shop: http://www.witchhazel.com

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MODELS/ Model of the Moment

Lara Stone is a gorgeous model with an amazon type body
and an outgoing personality to match. She can often be seen
in magazines with crazy styling, her huge lips and voluptuous
curves. She is not your usual model, but she is at the top list
of my favourites. If you don't know her yet, I'm sure you will.



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Name: Lara Stone

Born: December 23, 1983

Where: Netherlads, Holland

Age: 25



Agency: IMG

Lives: New York, Soho

Height: 178cm

Eyes: Brown



Ads: MaxMara, Sisley, DKNY, Calvin Klein and Givenchy

Covers: Japanese Vogue, French Elle, French Elle, Danish Elle, Italian Vogue, French Vogue, Vogue Nippon, Jalouse, Flair, Avantgarde



What she likes best about herself: I'm lucky to have my teeth, my breasts even if they hurt sometimes and even if I can't see my feet.

What does she do when she first wakes up: a coffee, a cigarette but not at the weekend because she has breakfast with her boyfriend then.

She can't live without: leather jacket by Rick Owens

Perfume: Valentino but she can't remember the name

Playlist: she has two. One is called "airport" with a lot of rock from Nirvana etc, and the other one is called "airplane" which is softer and slower.



Best place to relax: at home or at the beach

Childhood: At the age of 16, she was expelled from high school and sent away to Paris by her mother

Parents: Her mother is dutch and her father is british



Best Friend: Bette Franke (also a model) ( CLICK HERE TO READ MORE )

WEB/ My Favourite Websites

From fashion blogs, artists to designers, I share with
you, my current favourite websites I think that you will like.


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Title: Stylish Design

Link: web designing blog

What: This website has been a great help to me. It is a really informative website on how you can improve and add little extra bits and peices to your own website. They explain web design from the very basics to the more in depth, but it is easy for every level of experience to understand. They provide information of getting your blog or website on search engines, website templates and different tools and software. So if you want to find out more about how to build up you blog design or you run a website, this website is more then helpful with its Titles and then the subtitle to explain a little bit more indepth information into the topic.




Title: Shoot the Blog

Link: http://blog.photoshelter.com

What: This is a very interesting blog about photography. The author is a young woman named Rachel Hullin and she is a photo editor in New York. So the best thing is that she knows what she is talking about. If you are a photographer or a lover of interesting photography, I highly recommend this blog.





Title: Fifi Lapin

Link: http://fifi-lapin.blogspot.com

What: This is one of the cutest websites out there today. It is a blog that contains drawings of cute little bunnies that wear the latest designer outfits. The blog is constantly updated and always brings a smile to my face.





Title: Andrew Kendall

Link: http://www.andrewkendall.com

What: Andrew is an english photographer that has photographed almost all of the coolest musicians and people in the world. From The Strokes, Bright Eyes, The Gossip, Pete Doherty and much more, you will find cool raw rock'n'roll photos of the highest quality.

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STREET STYLE/ Picks of the Week

There are some really interesting street style pictures about, and I always look forward to sharing the ones I like with all of you. It is so great to be able to find amazing style from places the opposite style of the world from me such as Canada and Isreal. I hope you all enjoy the looks.







Why: Knitted beanie, black gloves and layered black coat



Why: Electric blue shirt with bow and a check skirt



Why: Baseball hat, ramones tshirt and a boom box necklace



Why: Large red scarf, grey pleated skirt and long gloves



Why: Blue to grey faded dress with bow at neck



Why: Black long sleeved top matched with black and white scarf



Why: Purple body suit with baby blue silk jacket



Why: Denim overalls matched with a straw hat



Why: Check brown shirt, navy shorts and thick black belt

Thanks To:
Only Shallow
The Streetswalker
The Facehunter
The Commodified
Reykjavik Looks
Glam Canyon
Street Seen
Appeal to the Eye



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SHOP/ Mother Day

Well kids, mothers day is coming up (hi mum!) and I thought
I would do a post on a couple of gifts that your mother might
like. My mum always says she would just like a card, but its
not the same as a present, so come and take a look and
hopefully find something your mum will adore.



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DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME


Digital photo frames are a great way for you mum to display her photos of your lovely Christmas vacation or other family memories. The great thing about digital frames is that they are easy to use and look great, you just put in your camera card and the frame can display a couple of photos. Mums will love it, and they don't have to be technical savvy either because they are so simple to use. You can choose from a number of different sizes and colours, and if you go to a wholesale website like the one I have linked digital photo frames , you can probably save more money then what they sell it for in stores.

Buy: digital photo frame


CANDLE HOLDERS


Candles are a lovely idea, your mum can place them around her house or the next time she wanted to have a dinner party. If your mum is more modern, I would suggest big thick red candle holders like the ones above, they are classic and very versatile.

Buy: Designer Furniture


MAKE UP


If your mum is anything like mine, she would absolutly love some nice makeup for mothers day. From a nice skin toned nailpolish to a natural lipstick, natural tones of makeup are a great way to go for a mothers day gift. If you go to a website such as the one i have linked, you can get great deals on makeup by estee lauder, yves st. laurent and chanel, so take a look and be inspire by the amount of wonderful colours and styles they have available. Oh and by the way, they are an international makeup website

Buy: Strawberrynet

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MAGAZINES/ Fashion and Covers

Come and check out the latest magazine fashion shoots
that I love. I have tried to choose the latest and most
inspiring shoots for everyone, so come and have a good
look and be inspired



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NUMERO/ APR 08

Model: Vlada Roslyakova
Photographer: Camille Vivier



NYLON/ APRIL 08


Model: Paul Pavlovska
Photographer: Sebastien Kim



VOGUE BRAZIL/ APR 08


Model: Ana Beatriz
Photographer: Andre Passos



VOGUE RUSSIA/ APR 08


Model: Joanna Schlenzka
Photographer: Mat Irwin


JALOUSE/ MARCH 08


Model: Ruby Aldridge



JALOUSE/ MARCH 08


Model: Pixie Geldof



i-D/ APR 08


Photographer: Terry Tsiolis
Model: Anastasia Barbieri

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STREET STYLE/ Picks of the Week

Take a look at what lovely ladies are wearing in all kinds
of climates and locations. From the streets of Paris to the
clubs of London, there is no telling where you will find your
next style inspiration from.







Why: Black flower skirt, leather jacket and fingerless gloves



Why: Army green coat matched with a wide black hat



Why: Black jacket with chains, moschino belt and puffy black dress



Why: Green double breasted large jacket with gold buttons



Why: Long grey cardigan matched with colourful leggings



Why: Black and white star dress with black stockings



Why: Colourful flower dress with leather jacket



Why: Striped tshirt, red lipstick and large hat



Why: Jacket with silver sequined sash and white and navy scarf

Thanks To:
The Sartorialist
Garance Dore
The Facehunter
Kathy is your Friend
Stockholm Street Style



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STREET STYLE/ Mens picks of the Week

This week I take a look at my favourite mens style from streets
around the world. There are some men out there who have very
inspiring individual style, that I find inspiring myself.







Why: Grey suit, white shirt and a pastel pink scarf



Why: Black jeans, black jumper and a brown and white scarf



Why: Navy jacket and white and red tshirt



Why: Trench coat matched with blue and white shirt



Why: Black leather jacket, white shirt and black leather tie



Why: Blue shirt, black cardigan and striped jacket



Why: Grey suit with matching vest and purple handkerchief



Why: Black jacket and a black messenger bag



Why: Awesome modern style colourful tshirt


Thanks To:
Facehunter
The Sartorialist
Kathy is your Friend
Altamira
Still in Berlin
Candid Cool


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STYLE/ Blog Style of the Week

It's always interesting to have a look at fashion blogs and
see what people around the world are wearing in their
every day life. In this post, I have selected my most recent
favourite fashion based blogs so that you may be inspired
by them, plus its always great to find new blogs to love.



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LINKS:
Fashion Toast
Tout La Monde
Something Picasso
Almah
Style Bytes
Fops and Dandies

Who are your favourite personal style bloggers?



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STYLE/ My Favourite Things

This week I am in love with talented and quirky artists, amazing
and quirky new movies, stylish and crazy quirky musicians and all
other things that are out of the every day, so come and take a
look and I hope you find something you like to.



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DRINK/ VITAMIN WATER

My boyfriend is a coca-cola addict, so to tone down the amount of caffeine
he has, he turned to Vitamin Water. One night while we were looking in a
supermarket fridge for a drink, this pretty pink coloured drink stood out.
Not only does it contain vitamins, it also tastes REALLY yummy, like lolly
water, and the great thing is that it comes in all of these flavours such
as kiwi, strawberry, dragonfruit and anything you can imagine. There are
a couple of different brands out there, I'm sure eventually I'll get to try
them all, but so far Vitamin Water is my favourite. I recommend it for those
days when you are feeling like a drink but don't want to go for the cola or
the coffee. It is delicious, im sure you will go back for more.


HEALTH/ SEDONA METHOD



I have gone through times in my life where I have experienced anxiety, so I really appreciate the use of ideas such as meditation to get your mind and soul back into a good calm place. I believe that your mind is strong enough to resolve some things in your life without the use of chemicals. The Sedona method focuses on bringing positivity into your life by the use of meditation. It is kind of like that film 'The Secret' which im sure most of us have watched, but this method is a bit more personal and has less of an ego. I wish I had known about this techniques when I was younger, it would have been a great help. It is great because it teaches you about letting go, so whatever is holding you back right now, your fears, your uncertainness and your lack of confidence will be left behind and let your mind and soul move on and grow. The Sedona method helps you to let go of what has been and what could have been and teaches you to live right now in the present, really what this method is, is a peaceful revolution. As you learn to let go, your life goals may change from what you have always felt you 'must' or 'should' achieve to ones that are actually part of our true life purpose. This website will give you a free dvd and cd to start off your meditation

Learn: A New Earth meets The Secret



STYLE/ CLEAR SHOE BOX

My mum recently gave me these boxes, they came flat and you put them
together, which is really simple, and they become clear shoe boxes.
For someone who is unorganised, but wants to be more organised like
me, they are the answer to all of your shoe worries. They are great,
you open your wardrobe and you can see straight up which shoes are
where. No more trawling through box after box, and maybe crushing a
few shoes in your rush to get ready for a night out, these boxes are
very simple but EXTREMELY helpful. They are very versitile and can
fit a number of shoes including high heels as well as platforms.



STYLE/ VICTORIA MASON



One of my very best friends is studying jewellery design, so I know the
type or hardship and trauma a lot of people have to go through to make
a single piece of jewelery. That is why I was so impressed when I came
across miss Victoria Mason. Her designs are beautiful and modern, you
see simple things from your childhood like paper airplanes, pencil
shavings and wooden chairs hanging off her necklaces. These peices I
am predicting will be big, Im sure we will see them in lots of magazines
and hanging of lots of stylish necks in no time at all.




READ/ ELEVEN MINUTES



If you are into reading or looking to get back into reading I recommend 'Eleven Minutes' by a wonderful author called Paulo Coelho. This book is one I have just finished and fallen in love with. The story follows a young girl on her travels, events occur that lead her to a life of prostitution, but from this she learns a lot about life and ends up wise and strong on the other side, maybe even falling in love. This book is deep, dark, wise and very informative. You can learn from the characters life without having to go through the same things in your own life.



BEAUTY/ PURE POPS LIPGLOSS


I have fall in love with Kate Moss' designs for topshop, they are cute, stylish, flirty, hot and very wearable. I would buy it whether it was or wasn't Kate Moss. The pieces do not look cheap and nasty like a lot of celebrity turned designer pieces can. Her latest collection for topshop called 'A Bohemian Summer' contains flowy tops, vintage looking jackets and hippie 1970s vests. I urge all you style obsessed ladies out there to check it out, via the website if you are in Australia like me, and fall in love with the collection.

( CLICK HERE TO READ MORE )

MODELS/ Model of the Moment

Pania is a young model from Pert, Australia. She is probably best
known for her swimsuit shots, but my personal favourites are her
fashion shots. She seems to have a quality about her that is more
appealing then simply a swimsuit model. Come and read about this
young Aussie who is taking over the modeling world.


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Name: Pania Katherine Rose

Born: May 16, 1984

Where: Perth, Australia

Age: 24



Agency: Chic, Next

Lives: New York, USA

Height: 180cm

Eyes: Brown




Ads: Armani Exchange, Bonds, Country Road, Kenneth Cole, Neiman Marcus, Revlon, Victoria's Secret, XOXO, Watersun, Jigsaw, David Jones, Myer, Leirac, Kenzo

Covers: French Marie Claire Spanish Vogue




Beauty Tip: Go natural once in a while. If you have a day off, don't wear any make up, wash your hair, pluck, wax, shave or anything. Give your body a break.

Beauty Splurge: Luminous Silk Foundation by Giorgio Armani, I have it in four shades to keep up with my changing skin colour (through the summer months)

Favorite Fragrance: Red Roses cologne by JO MALONE. I just adore roses so I may as well smell like one.

Ultimate Indulgence: Good, fresh organic food.

Beauty Wishlist: A massage. It rebalances your body and make your face glow.



Discovered: Pania was discovered in a Covergirl search while in Perth

Heritage: Australian and Maori



Future: She has put drama studies at Edith Cowan University ( CLICK HERE TO READ MORE )

STREET STYLE/ Picks of the Week

Sometimes the biggest style inspiration can come from the
way people on the street wear their clothes. From layering
to colour combinations, by looking at what works on other
people we can find out what will work on ourselves.







Why: Huge black coat, black scarf, sunglasses and gloves



Why: Check shirt, long silver necklace and black glasses



Why: Striped tshirt, bright pink skirt and brown boots



Why: Black velvet blazer matched with layered necklaces



Why: Army green puffy jacket with blue dress and brown belt



Why: Romantic red top, dark blue jeans and black clutch



Why: Hippy style silver headband and a red plaid coat



Why: Beautiful hat and lovely brown fur coat (hopefully fake)



Why: Colourful scarf, blue dress and a cute brown clutch


Thanks To:
http://thecobrasnake.com
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com
http://facehunter.blogspot.com
http://borderlinemag.com
http://candidcool.blogspot.com
http://onthecornerstreetstyle.blogspot.com
http://kathyisyourfriend.com

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FASHION/ My Favourite Mostly Aussie Labels

I'm very passionate about supporting Australian fashion labels. There
are more and more amazingly talented people coming out of Oz and
I am excited about them and I would love to share them with you. Be
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BRANDS:

Chip Chop - cute original tote bags, vests and tshirts for the girl who loves style

Lover - Hippie style shirts, dresses and pants with an extra feminine 1970s look

EcoSneaks - Funky and earth friendly shoes, it is a great mix and its better for the earth

Gracious Me - Hot stylish shoes for fashion conscious working girls made in Adelaide, Australia

Rosie Roo - Designer Wellies that would be perfect for those rainy music festivals (aka. kate moss)

Victoria Mason - Pencil shaving necklaces along with other original items like paper airplanes

Reiss Radvanyi - Trippy prints and lovely dresses, these designs are not only original but very cool

Arabella Ramsay - Pretty and individual outfits that will make you feel really special

The Lake & Stars - Using organic materials to make a woman feel beautiful and sexy in her lingerie

Ksubi - Not your average label, weird patterns and experimental designs that are really hot

Something - Quirky cool designs on jumpers, dresses and tops. A mix between tomboy and girly

Alice in the Eve - They create great necessary items such as the white dress for summer and leather jacket for winter

Therese Rawsthorn - Beautiful and chic tailored clothes. They are elegent with a touch of bright colour

LINKS:
http://www.chipchop.com.au
http://www.simpleshoes.com
http://www.graciousmeshoes.com.au
http://www.rosieroo.com.au
www.victoriamason.com
http://www.loverthelabel.com
www.ksubi.com
http://www.thereserawsthorne.com
http://thelakeandstars.com
www.arabellaramsay.com.au
http://www.something.net.au
http://www.reissradvanyi.com


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