Giraffe Giraffe

Okay so animal print is very much in style, and everyone is at the moment wearing leopard but what about a new take: Giraffe!  Thought this floppy leopard felt hat was super cute take on animal print.

All available at ASOS. http://www.asos.com/

River Island Leopard Cloche Hat With Black Bow GBP 22

Karen Millen Giraffe Belt GBP 75

Karen Millen Giraffe Barrel Bag GBP 185

My New Lust: Camel

Lusting over Camel.....Camel is a huge trend this season...invest in one statement piece in camel that is a classic that can remain in your wardrobe even after the trend passes.

Lisa Ho Reverse Camel coat is worth your money, either worn camel or grey. Great for travel.
I loved this when I saw it at the David Jones Autumn fashion launch in February

Witchery Gretchen Bag is JUST IN $169.95  Shop Online

Ted Baker Harriet Twist Lock Bag GBP189. - also channels the satchel trend
 Buy at ASOS

Animal Mania

Animal jewellery is a key trend at the moment. Here are a few of my ring picks

ASOS Ring GBP 8

Camilla & Marc Rhino Ring $399 Frockshop

Girly Dr Marten

Dr Marten's that have a little more femininity to the usual lace up from the brand

These babies can be purchased online at Asos for GBP 80 - 90

Blushing Pink

Loving the pinky soft tones surfacing for Winter.
The nude trend is still very much ALIVE!

Tweek a little with some sorbet tones to add a little more interest.

Top 3 FAV's

Alice McCall pants $389 (02 9280 0333)

Costalots Eyewear $249 (02 8060 3006) 

 Topshop Perrin Heels GBP 90

Blake Lively, the new Chanel muse

Picture taken from Grazia.com.au

Spotted: Blake Lively in Paris looking tres chic in the new Chanel handbag campaign 

Looking forward with anticipation seeing the whole campaign released and hitting the magazine pages.

Anna Sui designs for Japan

Anna Sui has created two T-shirts to benefit Japan. The T-shirts are available in men’s black ($20) and women’s lavender ($20) and are an online only buy (or you can find them in her NYC store, if you happen to be passing by). They were designed in conjuction with artist Dean Landry and 100 per cent of the proceeds from the sales will go to benefit Japan’s disaster relief efforts.

Guilt-free shopping for a cause? Yes please.

Head to shop.annasui.com and get shopping

Lilac toes and tips

I hae been obsessing over lilac nailpolish for the last month or so since I bought the Australis Peek-A-Boo Purple. I used it on the female model for the current winter campaign for Austrlian street sports brand FootLocker a month ago.
 I was then excited to see style icon Alexa Chung wearing it during A/W 11/12 Fashion Week.

Alexa Chung at Erdem

BUY IT NOW!!!!!!

Australis Peek-A-Boo Nailpolish $7.95

http://www.australiscosmetics.com.au/product/53/14/nail-colour/

Ipad it in Style

As the Ipad 2 launches today, with many lining up since yesterday.....once you get your Ipad invest in a super luxe cover to protect that brand new baby!

This Gucci iPad cover is $240. Really actually not too much of a stretch to add that little more luxe!

Amping it up a little in price for the Louis!

Louis Vuitton ipad case. $475.

Call 1300 883 880

Love the POP COLOUR of this Salvatore Ferragamo one.

Salvatore Ferragamo iPad cover, $560. (02) 9221 3036.

 FOR SUPER INDULGENCE......
Chanel iPad cover, $2,040, from the Chanel boutique (02) 9233 4800 or (03) 9671 3533.

Beauty in Milan

The contrast in colour from the turquoise shadow to the coral red lip really works. I mean normally beauty tips are either eye or lips as the statement and the other more subtle but this blows that train of thought.
I think I'll use this in a shoot coming up....


Beauty look: Jill Sander Ready-to-wear Autumn/Winter 2011/12

Whimsical

I love the whimsical softness of this photograph. I think a different take on a bridal image unlike most bridal magazines and advertising. Just enjoy the prettiness!

sketched booties

I love this sketch I found whilst googling. Though I would just share. Let me know your thoughts!

GaGa on Vogue US

Vogue US March: enjoyed the issue and got super excited about the 574 psge issue however started getting annoyed taking 110 pages of ads before even getting to the contents page. but still Vogue US March you were super exciting this month! also loving the look of GaGa especially the bleached eyebrows!

COLOUR CLASH

I love the contrast of colours in this image, how the mix of colours even though crazy still work together.

Collette Dinnigan AW 11 Paris

I always love Collette Dinnigan's touch of elegance and feminity. I love this season how she has adapted her lace to have other materials combined into the lace for example a metallic thread or a product that makes the lace look more waxy and slightly leather like. When I met Collectte Dinnigan in February for the David Jones Winter launch, she spoke of these new processes to have a different take on lace. Also you should check out her lingerie line also called Collette Dinnigan, beautiful intimates, intricate lace and feminine colours and cuts.

Haider Ackerman, My New Lover!

Love the mix of fluid silk with tailoring, the combination is feminine but also strong. 

 This is my new favourite designer. ENJOY!

Skinny Minnie just ain't cool

I thought we were embracing fuller figured more like "real girls" to be seen on the catwalk. Looks like some designers have slipped back into bad habits. designers there's no excuses, make you're samples in size 10's and don't book girls who don't fit the dresses. It's the only way the fashion industry will start promoting healthy models by taking a stand and saying skinny girls just won't get booked!

Image: Model Chloe Memisevic shocked onlookers as she walked for Erdem A/W 11-12 (left) and at Mary Katrantzou A/W 11-12 (right). Source: Grazia.com

DO you prefer pear-shaped or maybe Botticelli?

Beyonce the NEW Botticelli

Triumph underwear has dumped the established body shapes of apple, pear, hourglass, column, inverted triangle and has come up with new names that may sound a little sweeter. But is this just a marketing tool to gain free publicity, do you think this is better than the establish body shape names? Is this just a fade or will it catch on?


Jennifer Aniston the NEW Da Vinci



We all get worried when we hear someone say we're a pear-shape but what's really wrong with it. Yeah ok you've got a booty and womenly curves but you've most likely got delicate arms and small shoulders. Why can't women just embrace their body? it's about knowing what you are and making the most of it.

I with give cheers to Triumph for trying to make body shapes sound sweeter but are women really going to start saying "well I'm a Boticelli", "well I'm a Rembrandt"

The move comes after Triumph commissioned a survey that found women were not fond of having their curves likened to apples, pears or inanimate shapes.

Triumph sales and marketing manager Karen Ashley said women's bodies should instead be celebrated as artistic specimens.

Scarlett Johansson the NEW Rembrandt

Simplified:

Rembrandt = Hourglass

Botticelli = Pearshaped

Rubens = Apple

Da Vinci = Column

Raphael = Inverted Triangle or top heavy eg. Libby Tricket

Mattisse = Narrow shoulders and hips, you may have a wider midriff and carry some weight in your upper legs. Eg. Kate Winslet

Are we just going to resort these names to the same negative conatations as the fruit names as they are what we use to describe these artists?

Genius or just a great marketing tool?

Sunday Social Now Open

New store in Brisbane, the just opened Sunday Social is on Winn Lane, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.  This store looks awesome. I definitely shall be going in to see it! and probably I'll be walking away with shopping bags and a work out on my CR card. :)

 

Converse Loves RETRO

After donning my con's yesterday, bringing back memories of my younger years. I found this new collection just released.

The latest canvas lace-ups to surface from Converse are these awesome retro prints. In collaboration with Finnish fabric and design house, Marimeka, Converse has used two of its 60's print and one form the 80's to makeup a Converse loves Marimekko just-for-gals collection of classic Chuck Taylor hi-tops and oxfords, plus a slimmer sole style called PJ for those girls who want the look without the chunk. Retailing for $120 a pair at David Jones, Hype DC and through http://www.converse.com.au/
I know what I'll be buying this week :)

Kerr-Bloom hits Paris catwalks

After just two months ffrom giving birth to little Flynn Kerr-Bloom, Miranda is back on the catwalk. Well Done! Don't think I'd be back in shape after two months and confident for fashion's elite's glares.

Richard Nicoll for Sportsgirl!

RICHARD NICOLL BRINGS A TASTE OF LONDON TO SPORTSGIRL FOR AUTUMN 2011
Continuing our collections with electrifying design talent, we're celebrating our most globally-renowned collaborator to date with London based, Australian raised designer Richard Nicoll.

Designed exclusively for Sportsgirls, the 9-piece collection stays true to Richard's signature tailoring and beautifully-crafted individual pieces. This is your chance to get a piece of the globally acclaimed designer in your wardrobe!

We're excited to bring you a first look at the collection before it arrives online on
21 March 2011!

Check it out at http://www.sportsgirl.com.au/richard-nicoll/

Pop Pop POP

TREND: POP COLOUR

Inspired by the pop colour that we have recently seen on the catwalks for the Spring Summer season.
Even though we're going into winter, Get in quick now and score yourself some great key pieces.
You'll be ahead of the crowd

I've scooped the stores & found some great buys for this trend and where to find them. Happy Shopping!!!

Asos Boxy Flat Clutch GBP20
TopShop Glazier Mustard Suede Heel GBP 60
TopShop Fluorescent Stripe Socks Available in Pink and Orange GBP 3.50
Kate Spade Iphone 4 Phone Case US$35
Kate Spade Mercer Street Lacey Wallet US$195
Zimmerman Trivial Two Piece Coat AU$1200
Kate Spade Essex Small Scout Satchel- Orange US$295

Laquer Smacker

I have had the belief for a year now that nailpolish has some effect over your confidence. December, 2009 I started getting my nails done on fortnightly basis. I felt like I wanted to show off my hands to the world, so weird it made me feel girly and fancy! When styling for a photoshoot, it is the finishing touch to make the look polished. WHAT DO YOU THINK???

The colour I lusting for at the moment is: Chanel Black Pearl. This colour was featured in the Chanel Spring Summer show. This is a new colour to Chanel from their Spring Summer makeup collection.
Buy online at Chanel: http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LE-VERNIS-89314