Clothes / Fashion — No comments
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Sep 10
A highstreet/high fashion collaboration always gets chins wagging. But the rumours surrounding a possible Lanvin/H&M partnership moved faster than a Birkin at a estate sale. It’s been tweeted and blogged to death, and before we’ve seen even a hem from the collection.
That is the beauty of Lanvin, and more importantly the genius of Alber Elbaz. Lanvin is that perfect balance of the new, the exciting and classic art of perfect tailoring and flattering cuts. I have faith that it will result in some beautiful, and more excitingly, affordable pieces.
We do however have to wait until November until we mere mortals can treat ourselves to a little Lanvin.
In the meantime check out H&M on youtube for news and previews.
Shoes — No comments
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Aug 10
I couldn’t return to blogging without starting back with a little shoe round-up now could I. I’ve picked out a couple of my favourites for Summer 10 (southern hemisphere) from New Zealand footwear heavyweights Kathryn Wilson and Chaos & Harmony.
These Fallen wedges from Chaos & Harmony in Bluedrop are on my must buy list for sure. The photo doesn’t do the colour & leather justice in person they are just incredibly amazing.
Trying to add some colour to my wardrobe. Frith heels in turkish blue by Kathryn Wilson.
Chaos & Harmony do textures so well. I love the faux-eel/pebbled leather accent on these Noir wedges (plus I can’t resist a huge platform heel).
Oh and heads up, if you sign up to Chaos & Harmony by the end of tomorrow (August 31st) you could win a pair of shoes.
Rambles — 1 comment
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Aug 10
Apologies for my absence of late. I’ve been a shockingly bad blogger, if you can call me a blogger at all that is (seeing as I haven’t posted a thing!).
I don’t have any exciting excuse, I still love reading and writing blogs – but recently my job was taking over my life. I was getting home exhausted and numbed and I was doing all I could just to stay up to watch a bit of TV before crawling into bed. I wasn’t enjoying my work, but nor was I enjoying my time away from work feeling completely drained.
So, a little over a week ago I handed in my 4 weeks notice (does 4 weeks seem a little excessive to anybody else?). It is a bit rash and irresponsible but it’s something I know I needed to do. Theres so many projects I want to get underway, but more importantly I want to love my life, because I believe I only have this one so had better make good use of it. I have a bit of freelance work to do but if you happen to hear of any fun sounding part-time jobs in Auckland let me know – it’s just what I need!
Something that gave me the boost to finally leave my job was finally receiving copies of the children’s book I illustrated for Author, Janene Cooper, ‘A dog like that’. I was very fortunate to be able to do this work, especially as it is exactly the kind of children’s book I love. I can’t even begin to tell you how exciting it is to see my first illustrated book as a real object. I can’t stop looking at it!
It is published by Duck Creek Press, an imprint of David Ling Publishing and will be available in shops from late September.
Anyway, explanations over. Programming will resume as normal. Starting with shoes (of course) later today.
Thanks for reading..if you’re still here! xxx
Clothes / Fashion — 2 comments
29
Jul 10
Love Lily
Teeny bopper that I am (only kidding!).
I know I only posted about Lily Allen a couple of weeks ago but she has got it sorted. I love it all, her 60′s inspired makeup (what lisptick does she use? It’s perfect), that choppy, wavy bob and then the most fabulous clothes.
Excuse the cruddy quality of my screen shots. I just had to post about Lily in the video for ‘Just be good to Green’. I swear this Louis Vuitton Poncho is giving me heart palpitations, I love it so much. And check out the Chanel Babydoll dress she alternates it with – cute, sexy, stunning all in one.
Go watch the video and swoon. The song’s quite catchy too if you can get over Eminem Jnr.
Oh and how insane are those green heels she wears…I think the heel literally doubles the length of her leg (ok,maybe slightly absurd).
Craft / Homewares / My stuff — 3 comments
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Jul 10
And I’ll be selling my wares (cushions and lampshades).
So if you’re local, pop in and say Hi! I’d love to meet some new people and I’m a terrible sales woman so you need not fear me doing the hard sell.
Theres lots of talented people and pretty things to see so come along to the Auckland Art Gallery, Art Lounge from 11-3 Saturday.
