DOLLY.

Over the past week or so I've been a sweet number of email about my little feature in DOLLY Magazine's June Issue, so I thought (for those of you in places elsewhere in the world), that I'd do a happy scan and snap for you to peruse at your leisure. It was such a pleasure meeting the team and the other girls at the studio - definitely had a lot of fun: huge thanks to the ladies at DOLLY!

Wearing: AL&ALICIA Blazer - Somedays Lovin' Cropped Tank - Evil Twin Flares from MarketHQ - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots - Lovisa Necklace

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*love*

xx

"Lose an hour in the morning, and you will be all day hunting for it." ~ Richard Whately.

Headmistress Feather Headdress - Fairground Shadows like Perfumes Wrap from Frankie Sunshine - Somedays Lovin' Free Falling Crop Top - EVIL TWIN Sheer Maxi from Market HQ

I kid you not - I woke up half an hour earlier today just to snap these for you all (and it was freaking cold). As a result, I am now struggling quite significantly. But that's ok. Because I'm happy with the early-morning-sunshiney photographic results. (Disclaimer: this may mean that I'll have to keep getting up early to snap crisp-morning Winter photos, which will also mean that I look progressively more sleepy.) Just a heads up :p

Shadows like Perfumes Wrap is probably the most perfect name for this insane maxi cardigan from over at Frankie Sunshine - the shade of grey is as warm as it is itself, and it will remain happily married to all my maxi-whatevers, some high-waisted business when the time is right and the millions of brilliant Somedays Lovin' prints that remind me of Summer.

I haven't pulled out this beloved Headmistress headdress of mine for quite some times now, but I think it's making an impressive comeback over the course of these colder months. The colour scheme was always a rustic favourite of mine. Jillian is absolutely killing it with her amazing new turbans too!

Did I mention that it has a hood? Perfection.

Seriously stressful times happening at uni right about now! We're all slowly going insane. It's awesome.

*love*

xx

Romeo's boyfriend.

MINKPINK Stockholm Syndrome Shirt in Plum from Market HQ - f.rau Scrunch-dye Zipper Jeans - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots in Ash Suede - Penny Anne Lace Camisole - Cristiana Bracelets - La Dama Knit Rosary - RIMMEL London 60 Seconds Nail Polish in Chocolate Fountain (540)

The idea today, in retrospect, is an unkempt take on the whole boyfriend silhouette.

Despite the fact that these jeans are about three sizes too big for me, I still insist on wearing them. That's how much I love them. The smart thing to do would be to get them tailored... but I uni has killed a significant number of my logical brain cells. So until they come back, I will continue to wear them hiked up, belted up, whatevered up.

What I actually love most about this new favourite shirt of mine is that it, with the cuffs unbuttoned, takes on an interesting Romeo shape. On top of that, it's ever so slightly sheer - enough to see (obviously not in these photos... damned overcast) the staple Penny Anne lace cami that has become attached to me... and is ever-so-slightly peeking out the top there with my knit rosary.





Mmmm gotta love motion blur. Sadly, that's what happened when I refused to use flash as the sun went down. I mean what? There was no sun today. Autumn has well and truly landed :)

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*love*

xx

Organic Jammery.

Alexander Wang Oversized Shirt from Mrs H. - Ladyburd Silky Shadow in Abyss - TOPSHOP Pushlock Satchel - DLC Brooklyn Necklace from Pretty Dog - Ladyburd Eyeshadow in Bamboo - Monki Betti Bra - DLC Brooklyn Bracelet from Pretty Dog - that annoying vintage SLR I've wanted for 500 years - Giles & Brother Multi-chain Bracelet - Tony Bianco Ballara Boots - TOPSHOP Tall Navy Tailored Pants

Over the past week and a half, I've developed a liking for all things that don't quite sit together in the way of colour scheme, but do so more in the cut and silhouette-jigsaw. First and foremost, if makes for a lot of double-taking and what-the-hell-are-you-wearing, but more importantly (I think), makes the process of mix-and-match that much more valid. So often the fashion week troopers and their Blackberries are far too choreographed, coordinated, and shamelessly planned to the T.

Be planned by all means, but I have to say I quite like this multi-dimensional look of living out of a suitcase with subtle consistencies - here being the chain which, to avoid ridiculous bling factor, I imagine to be worn under the shirt. If that makes sense at all?

The fact that this TOPSHOP satchel is sold out is probably the most depressing current fact of the century. And aside from this entire ensemble looking a little older than my usual style, I do wish I owned those pants.

P.S. regular outfit posts WILL resume soon! Getting on top of all my uni work is proving to be very difficult :)

*love*

xx

Invisible stripes.

AL&ALICIA Blazer - Somedays Lovin' Cropped Tank - ANISE Tribal Bones Pants - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots - Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C Clutch

A super fast post to share what I had to throw on super fast this afternoon to substitute a friend who was meant to be substituting his mum at a parent event of his sister's. In short, I ended up making conversation with people old enough to be my parents. And people thought I had a child when I was 10. It was awkward.

But at least my favourite visual-kapow clutch was cooler than theirs :) In hindsight, I quite enjoy how the stripes in the tank sort of mirror the fishbone tie-dye in these super awesome pants that will hit Autumn so hard once it's no longer 35 celcius (yeah there was no air-con - I suffered a little).





Despite their age, I still got compliments on my beloved Tony Bianco shoesies!

Speaking of which, I stopped in at the SENSO warehouse sale... and check out the babies I bagged HERE!

OM NOM NOM. So excited to break them in.

*love*

xx

Shades of Black.

ANISE Rubble Trubble Tank in Black - YesStyle.com Bandeau - YesStyle.com Draped Harems - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots in Ash Suede

I managed to steal a friend's camera for the afternoon to happy snap this super sparkly tank for your enjoyment (despite the shocking overcast weather today). I quite like the slight girliness and insane texture it adds to my boyish harems. Do boys wear harems? They should. They're that breezy and comfortable.

Is it bad that as soon as the weather gets a bit Autumn-y, I autopilot to black? Although sequins are a good start to crazy cold-weather-wear this year.




Disclaimer: final headbang is not for any artistic purpose... just something I've always wanted to do :)

P.S. I'm feeling some shoe-shopping coming on. Who'd like to point me in the right direction?

*love*

xx

Spaces.

Last week I had the absolute pleasure of shooting with the talented Miss Ash Myburgh on a wonderfully sunny morning on an equally wonderful empty rooftop.

I had a huge amount of fun jumping around with a serious face - Ash is such a talented photographer with really strong visual concepts. I love the slightly distressed vintage quality the photos ended up holding.

And I'm definitely trying out some of that psycho eyeliner some time down the track :p

(You can clicky on the photos to embiggen them)









Some of my styling references for you:

1. YesStyle.com Tie-dye Maxi Dress
2. Ash's Dimpiece Crop from ModCloth.com - SCANLAN and THEODORE Tailored pants - Ash's Cuff and Headband
   
3. Junk Clothing Sharp Shoulder Dress - Ash's Cuff and Headband
4. YesStyle.com Tie-dye Maxi Dress
5. ANISE Two Timer Dress
6. AL&ALICIA Alexa Pocket Blouse - SCANLAN and THEODORE Tailored pants - Ash's Cuff and Headband
7. Junk Clothing Sharp Shoulder Dress - Ash's Cuff and Headband
8. Stylestalker Backless Dress - Ash's Headband

And my beloved Tony Bianco Dodge Boots throughout.

Thank you to Ash for the amazing shoot and to Miss Katie for her awesome make-up-ing!

I'll be getting more images soon, so I'll definitely share those! Besides - I'll be stalking Ash's photographic adventures from afar: will keep you updated on this lady's crazy talent!

*love*

xx

Ghostbusted.

Staple Over Exposure Zip Top from Market HQ - f.rau Zippered Trackpants - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots - Does Not Equal Cross Ring - C&A Cluster Ring - ASOS Claw Ring - RIO Slip

I'm thinking this is the first time I've ventured much further than my little lane after dark with my tripod to snap snappy for you guys - once I got the idea of a streetlight to show the sheer awesomeness (haaaa I'm so funny) of this Staple top from Market HQ, I couldn't not go through with it. So, while I should continue reminding myself that I need to invest in a remote (focus estimations only go so far, evidently), I would like to announce that I'm a ghost, goddammit. And streetlights make me glow :)

I'll shut up in a second about streetlights - but don't you love that the lens flare isn't from the sun?

Do feel free to pick up an identical top HERE and join me in my nighttime, undead, frolicking.

Alternatively, you can just undeadedly frolick with me on Twitter and Bloglovin' :p

*love*

xx

Talk to the elbow.

Stylestalker Saltbush Top - Junk Clothing Bandage Jeans - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots - La Dama Knit Rosary

So as soon as I start raving about the amazing sunshine, it starts raining. That's right. Karma bites. But that's ok because it was cool (and warm) enough for me to pull out the bandaged glory of these Junk jeans for the afternoon, as well as a desertly, foxly, saltbush top that the Stylestalker ladies lent me to share. Such perfect cut-outtery for elbowing people... and waisting people?

Sorry about the uncharacteristic lack of photos! It started raining the minute I went outside to shoot these so aside from an umbrella-ed walk down the road, my bandage-jeans happiness (the best fitting jeans of my life) didn't last too long. See you in Autumn though? :)

P.S. I spent half the day digging up amazing things at Rozelle markets that I can't wait to share!

*love*

xx

Back in the Swing.

Cotton On Striped Tee - Penny Anne Floral Maxi - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots - Vintage Bag - Does Not Equal Cross Ring - YDELTUYT Chunky Stone Bracelet - Market Red Stone Ring

As much as my brother despises high-waisted, I think the only way to pull off this floral-printed Penny Anne glory is to wasp-waist it with my happy stripes and this morning's beautiful weather that deteriorated into wind and rain towards the end of the day. I've always thought that mixing amazing floral prints with other distractions (i.e. perfectly spaced stripes) is a bit too much visual assault, but this combination was decent enough in the way of Summery relaxation. For some strange reason, this skirt lends itself really well to something of an American Desert mix of jewellery - thoughts?

Finally back on track to my usual ways! 2011 has started in a big way and it feels like it's been months already. Weird. Stylestalker starts back tomorrow so I'll have some things to share, I'm sure, as well as some big projects that involve you guys (wooo) but I can't say anything just yet! What have you been up to in the new year so far?

And thank you to all you beautiful people who came up and said hi at various university open days yesterday - it was so lovely meeting you!






*love*

xx

Drumroll. Drum drum drum drum drum.

Nude Lucy Draped Tee from GLUE Store - f.rau Zippered Sweatpants - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots in Ash Suede - RetroSuperFuture Sunglasses

Sorry about the relatively nocturnal blogging! Sunny days call for trekking it to Bondi (YES) and getting our sunscreen party on - I now have an ugly tanline despite my sunscreen efforts, but amazing dessert at Bondi Pizza and skateboarding stacks made life better. Photos to come, for sure!

This is my latest comfort go-to. Two-toned greys never seem to go wrong - not even in high-mercury. The lightness of my favourite pants and the generously drapey cut of this Nude Lucy top from GLUE probably has a lot to do with it... but most credit probably goes to the RetroSuperFuture sunnies. I want to lock them in a glass cabinet and polish them daily. They are the most beautiful sunglasses I have ever worn. Ever. Mmmm shiny.






Hope you all had a fantastic start to the week!!

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*love*

xx