Canned Heat.

Factorie for Australia's Next Top Model Tan Crop Jacket - Penny Anne Lace Slip over BONDS Singlet - ModCloth.com Portable Pocket Belt - Mister Zimi Maxi skirt - Bardot Boots - Just Gorgeous Gifts Melko Rose Leather Cuff


Margaret not in heels? What is this! To be fair I actually wear these Bardot boots so much more than has been evident - they have a wonderful wraparound strap and buttery soft leather that molds itself to your mood. Not lying.

The minute I pulled this Factorie x ANTM blazer out of the box, all I could think of was Woodstock, so hopefully that came through in this little ensemble. I'm very much a fan of the tan-navy colour combination. Almost as much as tan-burgundy, tan-turquoise and tan-red... Needless to say, this blazer is set to be worn to death for its colour as well as its surprising roominess and lightweight softness.







P.S. so glad you all liked my Castañer x The Fable Collective behind the scenes video! Judging by the emails, I'll have to do videos more often?

P.P.S. Another giveaway happening very soon :) bum-ba-dum-bum-dum

P.P.P.S. While we're at the postscripts, how about heading over to the Shine By Three Facebook Page :)

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xx

Castañer x The Fable Collective: Behind The Scenes Video.

As promised, here is the little video I made for the Castañer x The Fable Collective campaign shoot - the more I watch it, the more I want to be in a European Summer dancing in every pair of shoes... and the more I want to see Watussi live (you can get this song, Candela, right HERE).

It shouldn't be too long before I can show you some of these babies in person - keep your eyes peeled! And if you haven't already, make sure you take a look at the photos I snapped while I was at it HERE.

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xx

Castañer x The Fable Collective: Behind The Scenes.

By some miracle of my uni timetable, I sorted out some time on Wednesday to not get the 308 bus down to Alexandria (where do such large vehicles hide... seriously) and snap and film happily behind the scenes in what stylist Kim Payne called a 'bright fiesta' of the brightest colours - Castañer x The Fable Collective's campaign shoot. Needless to say, I've already fallen very much in love with the relaxed but undeniably fun colour-pop of the shoe collab - you'll agree when I finish my behind-the-scenes video and, eventually, share the campaign itself. It was definitely a treat to see Holly Blake working her magic!

Aside: I don't think I've ever been on a shoot that doesn't involve faces! Good stuff :)

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xx

The Corner Shop x Claire Inc.

Last Thursday evening was spent swanning (the only appropriate verb) around The Corner Shop's Strand Arcade store, happily stroking the wonderful textiles that made up Claire Inc.'s wonderfully curated collection of vintage pieces from a B for Betsey to a Y for YSL. After some convincing from dear Emily, I did end up trying on the most stunning Karl Lagerfeld coat/jacket/hybrid-or-other and am very much in love. I've given it almost a week. If it's still there when I return, it was definitely meant to be.

Don't you love my rationale?










The textures and colours were such a divine experience (and magical to shoot!) - I'm definitely going to have to recommend that you pop in. Even it is for just a touchy-feel.

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xx

Miss Anjolee.

Anjolee Diamond Bracelet - MINKPINK Faux-fur Coat from Market HQ - Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick from YesStyle.com - Facefront Bronzers as eyeshadow

Funnily enough, I would imagine that a girl wearing a luxurious coat such as this, dark lips, and diamond bracelets, would go buy the name of Anjolee. So, naturally, I was delighted when Marla asked that I put my own stylistic spin on one of Anjolee's fantastic diamond bracelets for women. I've been waiting for an excuse to wear this lipstick with my favourite bronzer-turned-eyeshadow together in its mysterious, almost overly-mocha-ed way; and the combination of the two with the polar opposite, but equally elegant bracelet seemed ideal during a week that hadn't produced sunshine to excuse itself by.

Yes it was an absolute pain to shoot in.





First day back at Uni was surprisingly productive. And hello/thank you to the lovely little misses who came and said hello while I was morning-running! Can't say I was in my best state :)

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xx

LOMOGRAPHY x Shine By Three.

So: I'm finally able to share this exciting project I've been working on in collaboration with LOMOGRAPHY (your favourite film photography go-to)! Over the next couple of weeks I'll be styling up my favourite Lomography pieces with bits of my own wardrobe and this is just a bit of a preview - a bit of fun to wrap up the weekend and start the week (yes, I start uni again this week... mega-sigh).

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled on the Facebook Page and on Twitter!

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xx

As fast as you can.

YesStyle.com Bowler Hat - YesStyle.com Distressed Cropped Sweater - Mrs Press Khaki Pants - ModCloth.com Three Crowns Heel

So maybe I don't have my jumping quite as down-pat as this fantastic site Jo showed me this morning, but I'm getting there :) Sorry about the silence over the past few days! I may have been the dork that took my computer on my few days away (which, by the way, was intensely fun), but I was also the dork who thought it would be a good idea to go to two events (and dumplings afterwards) on 3 hours of sleep. As a result, I'm fairly ill as of waking up at 1pm this afternoon.

But all is well with these fantastic pants by Mrs Press - after I returned them to Clare (sob) I started seeing trillions of ways of puzzle-piecing them into my wardrobe. Definitely need to pay a visit to Mrs Press Dressing Room when the spring collection drops! I got this bowler hat at the risk of being packaged in bubble wrap with an enormous 'Raging Hipster' label across the top - the simple solution turned out to be flipping the brim downwards so the vibe was slightly more 1920s (comme ça), rather than the associated chinos and boat shoes.

I would also like to announce that these heels (thanks to my friends at ModCloth) are the perfect answer to drawing attention to small ankles. Weird to say, yes, but beneficial? Very much so.

An now, for the winner of the Style Yourself giveaway which I should have announced a week ago! But here goes. Congratulations to:

Hadassah of Linton from London

And for those of you who didn't win, not to worry! It's definitely not a fork-out to grab your own copy right HERE.

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xx

Apparition.

EVIL TWIN Ashes to Ashes Maxi Vest from Material Attention - EVIL TWIN Maxi Skirt - Somedays Lovin' Tee

I don't know what it is about EVIL TWIN pieces that make me want to snap obscure photos at odd hours. I wish I had a little more control over the lens - I would have loved these shots to be a little more ghostly (damn the limitations of self-photography...). Having said that, this cape/vest/printed mix of chains and straps (thanks to the lovely ladies at Material Attention) does a pretty good job of the ethereal.




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xx

Gavriel.

So I'm currently rugged up (and partying hard) in the wonderful cold of the Blue Mountains and thought I'd update you all on a bit of photographic work I've begun to appreciate just recently for the raw and slightly ethereal quality. Gavriel Maynard's editorial work is certainly something to watch out for his spontaneity and visual balance in colours and textures. His photography also does a fantastic job of highlighting the best features in his subjects - so be sure to check out more of his work HERE.

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xx

"I was all in gold sequins for Million Dollar Mermaid, 50 feet in the air." ~ Esther Williams.

Isabella Oliver Relaxed Sequin Jacket - Supré Cowl Neck Jersey Top - Bonds Singlet Top - ASOS Boyfriend Belt - Therapy Shoes Tower Pumps

You may remember that I collaged this spectacular blazer a while ago, and I really must divulge that it is a dozen times more incredible, pizazzed and versatile in person. The slightly padded shoulders and sharp corners lend themselves very well to the cowl neck on this jersey tee, too. I've never thought about grey and gold together, but these gold sequins are (at risk of sounding pretentious) more white-gold than yellow, and they grey certainly picks up on that.

Interestingly, my new favourite trackpants (I know... I never thought I'd say that) are unlabeled. I found them while shopping with Mother, who had insisted on stopping in at one of those stores that don't really have a genre, with a strangely massive range of products (I found these under a packet of clothes pegs). I bought them purely for the fantastic burgundy, fully intending to turn them into some bizarrely seamed maxi skirt, but having worn them like this, I don't particularly want to.  Thoughts?






I could wear sequins daily. They make the day go faster - I promise.

Tomorrow morning, I'm off for a little trip away with a group of wonderful Law friends of mine. I umm-ed and aah-ed and have decided that I do need to take my laptop with me (far too much to be done!) so I'll still be posting. A camera cord has also gone in the bag, so expect (sort of) live updates!

I'll also be announcing the Style Yourself giveaway winner very soon!

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xx

Seafolly Bondi Junction: 1 candle.

Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of paying a visit to Seafolly's Bondi Junction Westfield store to share some congratulations and incredible macaroons for their 1st birthday. It's no secret that Seafolly has always been my go-to for Summer, so you can probably imagine me amongst all the fantastic new swimwear that just dropped for all those lucky jetsetters headed to the other side of the world. Customers young old certainly appreciated Sarah Stephens and Marloes Horst in the stunning new campaign. As I declared multiple times after my SUNBURN visit, I'm loving the sculpted swimwear.

I'll have a bit of a Happy Birthday video up soon, too!













Thanks to the Seafolly ladies for having me!

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xx