SS art class!

Secret Squirrel's

'A r t C l a s s '
a/w 2012

collection is beautiful. From the colour palette (pale greys, whites, peaches, navy, reds) to the digital prints (folklore triangles and sequins), mark me down as completely smitten.
Secret Squirrel has always been one of my favourite labels and this collection is a beautiful natural progression from their past ranges. They just keep on getting better and better! I can't wait to get my hands on a few of these pieces- I know they will become staples in my wardrobe.
I'll let the collection speak for itself- take a look! x

Art Class

Secret Squirrel's
a r t c l a s s

'Art Class' Winter 12 Secret Squirrel from secret squirrel on Vimeo.

Check out this absolutely beautiful short video for Secret Squirrels' Winter 12 collection, Art Class.
This has to be my favourite Secret Squirrel collection (and that's a lot coming from me- Ive been obsessed with them ALL!)
I'll post the whole collection when it is officially online, but now just dream and drool.
I know I will... x

lover "L Y D I A "

Hello All!
Sorry things have been so quiet lately, I've been enjoying summer and not knowing what to post! Things over on my tumblr are very busy though, so if it's ever quiet here, move over there.

Anyway, I was so excited when I saw Lover's new collection 'Lydia' online that I had to post it here!
You may have already seen images floating around, but I think this collection is truly lovely.
The southern hemisphere collection is so perfect for the Australian winter, with those lilac, cream and raspberry tones.
My favourites include the black and white checked dress and skirt (so 60s!), the cream leather skirt and the black long sleeved party dress.


au revoir
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lonelyHEARTS

Lonely H E A R T S aw2011

Lonely Hearts is one of those fantastic southern hemisphere labels that highlight the talent we have around here. I really loved their past two collections, but I think this one is my favorite they have ever done. Even though we have just come into spring, the pallete evokes memories of early Autumn afternoons where it's not quite cold or warm...kind of like the Sydney weather right now. The collection was inspired by 'The Matrix' and thank god I don't really see any obvious allusions to that as I'm not the biggest fan of the androgynous-to-the-point-of-painstakingly-ugly costumes the ladies wore in that film.
What I see instead is a 60's influence in the boat neck jumpers, a perfect balance of masculine and feminie throughout and lots of beautiful Lonely Hearts' dressess which the label has come to be known for. I hope I'll be able to get my hands on the black sweater and the sheer, navy dress below...they are magical!

au revoir x

Rodarte for OC

r o d a r t e x O C
May I just begin by saying...what a collaboration. I really love both labels, but I would never have picked them to work together! When I think of Rodarte I think of romantic, intriguing and complicated designs which are basically works of art. I have loved Rodarte since I saw a collection of theirs back in 2008...I also loved the Mulvey sisters' issue of Lula, and I thought was strange that not many other people did.
Contrastingly, Opening Ceremony has always been street smart, casual and really really cool to me....which lead me to ask "How will this work!?"
Alas, these images from their lookbook have disproved all of my doubts as it is incredible. I can really see Rodarte in these looks as they are whimsical and really interesting. I think they are also very wearable which is where OC comes in. The muted colour pallete is particularly great. So perfect for spring!
Suffice to say I'm in love...and I want that hair!

au revoir

STILL WATERS RUN DEEP

T w e n t y - s e v e n names;
is a brand that is featured pretty often on this blog. I love so much about their aesthetic- I think they are the label that best harmonizes the feminine and tomboy style. Their summer 11/12 collection is no exception, with the lookbook contrasting cute prints (pink silk with multicolored hearts!) and flowing shillouettes with an ugly, yet so good sock/sandal combination.
Can't wait until this one hits stores!


au r e v o i r !

SILENT S U N D A Y S

S i l e n t Sundays

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This week has been pretty exciting for me in the blogging/fashion sphere as I've been living vicariously through my favourite blogger and favourite designers. For any new readers of my blog (HELLO! btw) I've been a happy little intern at Secret Squirrel for over a year now, and so it was very exciting when earlier this week my favourite blogger Rhiannon of Liebemarlene did a giveaway with Secret Squirrel, which featured some pretty beautiful photo's of Rhiannon in one of my favourite Squirrel dresses, the Counting Stars Dress.

A little while ago (and by that I mean about an hour ago) Rhiannon did a post announcing her new online store which has the most beautiful collection of designer and vintage pieces including dresses from Secret Squirrel, TBA and and Family Affairs.
If the store's lookbook is anything to go by, I'm sure that shopping online here will be like stepping into a magical, romantic world of whimsy.

(p.s. If this blog is ever a little quiet, you can check my posts on the Secret Squirrel blog or on my tumblr because I'll most likely be posting there if not here x)

The cherry blossom girl for ETAM

The Cherry Blossom Girl pour E T A M !

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I came across the images of Alix (A.k.a the cherry blossom girl) new lingerie collection for Etam on her blog and fell instantly in love.
I love the soft pastels of all the lingerie sets, and they have the prettiest details (bows, tulle, watercolour-esque prints) which make them oh-so french.
I could feel very pretty in any of these wondrous undergarments.
a u r e v o i r

LOVER a dance for one...

A dance for o n e ...

L O V E R has been one of my favourite labels for a long time.
Their new collection ' A dance for one' is just beautiful. Featuring Lover favourites like delicate lace, drapery and silks the collection does not disappoint. My favourite piece has to be those beautiful black silk shorts with the lace trim...amazing!
The short film they made in collaboration with the Australian Ballet Academy to compliment the collection is gorgeous also.
I took a few stills of the film to post, but you can see the whole film here



enjoy!

saddle shoes!

R a c h e l A n t o n o f f
fuels my
s a d d l e s h o e
obsession!

My brogues (above)

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This is a mini outfit post in the hopes of making up for not blogging lately--- I've been pretty much in bed sick for the past two weeks, I had a virus.
On a happier note, summer is almost over here, and I'm starting university next week how exciting! It's due to this that I've started thinking about autumn/ winter-ey, flat shoes that I can wear to uni and the first thing that came to mind was a pair of beautiful brogues (Tennesse Thomas is much to blame!)

So yesterday I was with my best friends around china town and I found the perfect pair of brogues! They are reminiscent of saddle shoes which is a plus, and the colour is just what I wanted. I had to get them. I also liked that they reminded me of Rachel Antonoff's collaboration with shoe brand Bass shoes (pictured below and modeled by ms. Thomas herself).

These shoes are featured in Rachel Antonoff's A/W 2011 collection as well. If you haven't already seen the collection (which she previewed by throwing a mock prom in a high school auditorium in New York) I suggest looking it over- the clothes are just so beautiful, and the idea of having a mock prom...amazing!

I'll do a post about it soon, I already have a full folder full of pictures of my favourite trombone printed pieces from the collection...but for now I'll give you a preview of the beautiful saddle shoes she dressed the prom- going models in!

au revoir!