Bright and búl.

búl Button Maxi Dress - Dutzi Bag - Market HQ Cross Ring - Factorie x Australia's Next Top Model Filigree Ring - Polli Bear Necklace

I don't think any word or photo is ever going to express how happy it makes me that Summer is well and truly on the way. So what if the breeze gives me goosebumps from time to time? I'm going to carry on dressing like it's December and the weather will eventually catch up with me.

Given the brilliant quantity of sun today, I could hardly resist the brightly draped comfort of this búl dress. Because of the lighting, I'm not sure that these photos quite express the full impact of the dress' burnt orange, but be sure to keep an eye on their website for the full collection to pop up - I had the pleasure of rifling through a rack of them on Friday afternoon when visiting the ladies of Trish Nicol Ageny and I have to say, the pieces are very much the epitome of dreamy Summer dressing.

I really do use this bag a lot more than would be evident on the blog - it's the perfect size for pretty much everything, and the leather and stitching are far too perfect to stay inside. It's definitely one for the warmer weather though, so expect to see much more of it!

I know I tweeted so this morning, but I'll say it again: this necklace is the most adorable piece of jewellery I have ever had the pleasure of owning.

How have all our weekends been? Mine, unfortunately, hasn't been terribly productive - I have managed to catch up on some sleep, though, and gone on several wonderfully long runs in preparation for Blackmore's Sydney Running Festival (more on that later).

I also discovered that I'm moderately gluten intolerant (which would explain why I feel a bit ill after my daily sandwich) and so spent the most part of last night planning ridiculous salads for the rest of the week.

P.S. Don't forget that you have less than a week to be in the running for winning a $275 Sgt Sookie Wardrobe! Right HERE.

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xx

Elvira, Elvira.

As you may or may not have noticed, I've had a greater tendency towards accessories than I have in the past - mainly because cold weather makes me feel less classy (ahem) and I compensate for this with accessories. Elivra Sazesh's latest Fringe Collection

does a bit of a salute to old scrunchie days (best times of my life) but with the colour contrasts I'm always after, on top of pure volume. I gave up earrings larger than studs some time ago, but those bright purple fans have me thinking. As do the gold coils on rope necklaces - I'd vote them as the best complement to a little white dress any day.

What I love about all of Elvira's work is that she finds ways to mix rigid structures and softer lines, which really lends her pieces to anything you might be wearing.

So be sure to take a peek at the rest of the collection right HERE.

And don't forget to enter the Gigi Vintage Giveaway, and, if you'd like, to vote for me in the remaining to days to be HP & Intel's Front Row Blogger for RAFW!

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xx

Only the prettiest.

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P.S. if you're a Sydney-sider, definitely stop by the PRETTY DOG store at some point! So. Pretty.

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xx

When I was your age.

Another little photo diary for you all, pulled together from snaps I've taken over the past couple of weeks!

1. My failed attempts at getting my Sprocket Rocket negatives onto my computer (I gave up on scanners and tried snapping them) actually turned out some insane photos. This one's my new desktop image :)
2. Stylestalker sequinned mirage
3. Pancakes on the Rocks gluttony with friends on a weeknight dinner. I promise we split it four ways.
4. Nighttime roaming
5. Velvet curtains at OneTeaspoon Crown St (more on that later)
6. Sunsoaking before Sydney weather went downhill
7. Ok so maybe we split two of them four ways...
8. Cross-shaped bruises
   

Just a taste of what's been happening, and what's to come! A Valentines Day giveaway tomorrow :) get excited!!

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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

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We all fall down.

My photographic adventures ended up in my dish of rings with a backlight and a shot #1 that reminds me of the Jersey Boys posters I've been seeing around Sydney for however many months (I never did get to the actual show). As much as I want to continue my evident chunky-ring-story, I'm thinking I need some simpler things that are a little more versatile and solid (vintage rings do tend to fall apart) and while I know I can't pull of expensive jewellery, some of the simpler ones of these sterling silver rings, that Pammy showed me earlier this week, are definitely something to admire.

Nonetheless, my favourites will still be in my back pocket:

1. Markets, DIVA, Vintage, ShopRuche, YDELTUYT
2. Does Not Equal
3. C&A
4. Markets

What do we all think? Ring suggestions?

Happy weekend, lovers!

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xx

Myia Bonner.

It was definitely an honour for me to catch up with the talented and star jewellery designer (recent winner of EC One Unsigned), Myia Bonner. With her out-of-the-box design ideas and perfect structural combinations, Myia will be taking on the world and its streetstyle in the less-than-distant future for sure!

Hey hey! How’s it going?
Hello! I am very good thanks!

Can you tell us a bit about how your design work came about?
The Diamond Collection is inspired by my interest in science, nature, trends and traditions. I like to create jewellery that I would want to wear, it tends to be big and bold, even though i'm only little. I started by looking at the current ideas surrounding diamonds, why people wear them, and the associations that people have towards them, from there I experimented with lots of forms a diamond could take, and eventually got what I was searching for!

What is the Myia Bonner vibe?
The Myia Bonner vibe! Let's see... bold dramatic chic

Borderline obsessed with your latest work and congratulations on EC One! The concepts in your pieces are amazing! What was your main inspiration?
Thank you very much, yes I was unbelievably happy to win the EC One Unsigned competition, there was some very amazing designers I was up against, and it was great to meet them all! I would say my main inspiration comes from fashion, I enjoy the sculptural manipulation of creating new forms to wear against the body, and i am also slightly obsessed with Gareth Pugh's creations!

Where do you want to be in 5 years time?
Wow! that's very far ahead!
I plan to continue building my diamond collection, as I feel there is so much more I can do to pursue my theme as a narrative. But I guess, I would love to just be designing and making for the rest of my life!



Which are your all time personal favourite pieces?
Definitely 'Diamond Ring One' which embodies the molecular structure of a diamond. It is the piece that people look at, think about, and then laugh. I love getting a reaction like that. I am currently developing it and it will be on display at the Science Museum in London in 2011.

Who would you like to see wearing your pieces?
I have always thought it would be fun if Marina Diamandis from 'Marina and the Diamonds' wore one of my diamonds purely for play on words!!

Our last interviewee, designer Lisa Brown, would like to know: What is a must have that every girl should have in their wardrobe?
A little black dress and a lot of diamonds to wear with it!

And last of all, what’s a random question would you like to ask the next interviewee?
What is your guilty pleasure?

If you check out some more of Myia's work HERE, you'll definitely be agreeing on her conceptual design genius!

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xx

Looking like 100.

Before I do my happy ramble, I wanted to say thank you to all you wonderfully sweet people who emailed/commented with smiley vibes for my formal last night - I had so much fun and I'll have photos to show you all very very soon!!

Last Wednesday evening, I had the pleasure of attending the opening of 100 Squared in the brand new Pitt St Westfield. This was amazing for me to see, particularly because a fair few of the lovely designers who I knew from way back in May at Fashion Forward Festival as the best of Sydney's up-and-coming were making their store debuts in Westfield. Seriously. Amazing, huh?

It was such a fun atmosphere, and fantastic to see so much variety in one space! I definitely have my eye on a lot of pieces... anyone care to join me when I trip on back to Westfield Ground Floor?









Hope you enjoyed the photos!

P.S. Speaking of Westfield, don't forget to enter the $100 Westfield Gift Card Giveaway right HERE!

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xx

Two-way street.

Lola vs Harper Tie-dye Knot Maxi - Cristiana Charm and Bead Bracelets - Self-made Headpiece worn as Bracelet - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots in Ash Suede

Is it ironic that I love maxis so much when the theory says they should swamp small frames like mine? I always feel so much taller and slightly more elegant (though I do end up jumping around like a nut anyway). What I love about this Lola Vs Harper one is the scrunched dying rather than plan tie-dye that's been floating around lately. It's so much more organic and fun to look at - not to mention slightly (awesomely) trippy when you look at the twisty-knottiness of the straps! Stack my favourite Cristiana bracelets (and the weird headpiece contraption I made on Monday wrapped around my arm) and you get hippie-rock-and-roll with an edge of pidgeon-toed, saucer-eyed innocence. So much love.






I keep forgetting that I've signed up to Lola Vs Harper's updates already :) Check it out HERE.

P.S. got a bit teary eyed for my last guest post for Rebecca Minkoff over at Minkette.com! Thanks so much to the Rebecca Minkoff Team for having me onboard! I so enjoyed blogging for them and hope you all enjoy my last outfit post for you! Check it out HERE.

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xx

Sassi Jewels.

As much as I go through phases of hippied-out jewellery (entirely possible that I'm currently in one), I always end up coming back to simple, but shiny, pieces for nights. By the same token, I'm not a close follower of what celebrities wear, but when I do spot something I like, it tends to be jewellery, which makes me love Sassi Jewels more for making certain shapes and cuts accessible to we mere mortals - cough-Kate-Middleton's-ring-cough.

So, naturally, I was very happy to catch up with the brains behind Sassi Jewels.

Can you tell us a bit about how Sassi started out?
After travelling around Europe I saw so many stunning jewels however they had sky high price tags attached so when I returned I wanted to
create gorgeous jewels that were still high quality yet affordable and online was the way I wanted to go so our customers could be from anywhere.

What is the Sassi Jewels vibe?
Sassi, Savvy and always Stylish

Where do you want to be in 5 years time?
We are really excited as we are continually creating new jewels, in the future we plan to continue to do this and also to take advantage of new and innovative materials as they are created.

Which are your all time personal favourite pieces?
I love bling, the more the sparkle the better! I love the A-List pave band and also the new Aruba Blue Cocktail Ring as I can imagine I'm sipping a cocktail on the beach when I wear it!

Who would you like to see wearing your pieces?
Our very own Kylie Minogue

Our last interviewee, designer Lisa Brown, would like to know: What is a must have that every girl should have in their wardrobe?
As many gorgeous earrings as possible, a girl should never leave the house without earrings in!

And last of all, what’s a random question would you like to ask the next interviewee?
What do you think the most iconic piece of jewellery in history is?


How awesome is the intense sparkliness! Check out some more HERE. I actually wasn't kidding about Kate Middleton's ring :)

P.S. today was the first day of my internship with the lovely ladies of Stylestalker! So exciting and I learnt so much just by listening. Back I go tomorrow!

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xx

"On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me" ~ Rodney Dangerfield.

From left to right: Opening Ceremony Sheer Black Gown - Lydia Jewels Onyx Spider Rosary Necklace - Cristiana Rosario - INGLOT Flutter Eyelashes - Hurley Wilderness Drape Singlet (☏ 1300 139 719) - DL&CO Skull Candle - Christian Dior Kohl Liner - LK Jewellery Animal Ring - Tilkah Atonement Necklace - Mawi Skull Bracelet from FrockShop - American Apparel Black Nail Lacquer - None The Richer Coffin Knuckle Duster - Paul Smith Myriam Sunglasses - Meow Girl Day of the Dead Skull Necklace

I'm going to have to apologise in advance for the random inclusion of the most beautiful dress of my life - this won't be the first. I'll be force-fitting it with everything I say from this moment on because my obsession with it (formal formal formal) is way to huge to get past its Opening Ceremony glory :) so let's pretend it's got something to do with Halloween (and that the last couple of sentences actually make sense).

As is tradition with my relationship with Halloween, I'm in at the last minute to give you trick-or-treaters some inspiration as you rush out the door with pumpkin-shaped candy baskets. Is that what you do in the States? I have no idea. All we do in Australia is have ginormous dress up parties... like Mean Girls. Yep. Says it all :)

I think we do forget that Halloween is meant to be about supremely scary things, so I put together this college of gothic, brooding bits and bobs that will hopefully pique some interest over the Halloween weekend.

Happy Halloween!

P.S. If any of you have been following my CAPSLOCK tweets, you'll know that very exciting things are about to go down. Watch. This. Space.

P.P.S. The Addams Family is awesome.

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xx