Too little too late?

I know you have probably already sussed it all out but doesn't it make me a bad blogger if i don't post about Australian Fashion week at all? To be honest I was really just over it by the end of the week. I think i can face it now but in baby steps.

I'm starting with Dion Lee because I didn't go to that one and this is a good oportunity for me to look/criticise. To be fair, I do like how well thought out his designs are but this collection almost seems like he has thought too much in places. In other words sometimes the construction was a little harsh. Although I favour this over the sloppiness/laziness of others. (I won't name names.)

The colour palette was really fluid and beautiful. Pastel shade s of mauve and baby blue looked fantastic in the natural light. I like the crisp white too which really shot these tones off.  This colletion was a great intro to his stance on prints and i think he did really well. In saying that did anyone get the Josh Goot vibe?    

Boho Bill

Famous New Yorker Bill Cunningham has lived the New York City life everybody dreams of. He lived in his rent controlled apartment next to Carnegie Hall for nearly 60 years and his experiences there were remarkable. Now he unfortunately has to move out of the premises he has shared some of his memories in a short video. I definitely recommend you view it. It’s so cool! This is bohemia at its greatest.

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/04/30/style/1247467749052/on-the-street-goodbye.html

I love Lyn and Tony

This post title works for two reasons. Firstly my Aunty and Uncle are named Lyn and Tony and they are the two funniest people in the world but also because it is the design duo behind my new favourite accessories label 2 by Lyn and Tony.

I have seen their pieces before but was inspired to check them out properly after watching the Knostantina Mittas show at RAFW last night. Their pieces are truly unique.
I pinched two photos off their somewhat unhelpful site for you to look at below.

 You can by the pieces at Popeke on Williams st in Paddo.

Wild Wild West

This winter denim looks are taking inspiration from cowboys and indians. You don't need to pick sides just have a bit of each. The look is being called Paris Texas. The heart and grit of Texas with the refinement and class of Paris.

Fabrics are thick, tough and texured with heavy ponchos like the above in thick linen or in heavy leather and suede.  Denim is back to middle ground in rich blue hues, think Levi or Wrangler. Don't be afraid to double up. It is no longer a no no to double up on denim.  PS: Belts and brown boots are a must.

For your Navajo side go typical and get some turquoise! You can find it anywhere as cheapo stores do it  or alternatively invest in something authentic from an antique store or turquoise dealer. The best around here is Four Winds Gallery in Double Bay. However, be prepared to drop some serious dough. I'm talking thousands people!

Whilst you are there hit two birds with one stone and get some Pendleton Fabric. Ponchos and rugs in this fabric are to die for. Layer silver jewellery, beads and voila you have achieved Paris Texas.

For our shoot along these lines we used a beautiful picture book name North America Indian Portfolios. So interesting!

I.O.U

I owe you because I should have blogged about this yonks ago. Maniamania is the now not so new jewellery range by style extraordiniare Tamila Purvis. In previous years Tamila spent her time as fashion editor at Russh as well as styling for Vogue, Oyster etc. She is a vision in person and a vision on paper. Just look at the campaign shot above. Where does one find that kind of creativity?  

 The pieces have a prehistoric feel with  quartz, leather and brass in organic and raw shapes. I want them all.

You can buy them online at themanimania.com or store at the corner shop (thecornershop.com.au).

Do it!

Love this:

I am a bit over street style blogs where the blogger just posts any old soul or  about what they wore here, there and everywhere. I'm only keen if its done really well and so often now its not. This blog however is too cool for school.  Click click click on: http://www.hanneli.com/.

Hanneli is a model and VJ for MTV Norway. She gets access to all of the most beautiful and talented people as a result and certainly takes advantage of it. Her photos have a fresh feminine touch that is really refreshing in the oversaturated blogosphere. She also picks up on that effortless European chic you know you want.

Check her out.

All sorts

Anyone who knows me should know that ordinarily I consider patterned tights strictly for overly sexually active middleaged business women or underly sexually active environmental/political science PHD students. (The only exception to this rule being Leona Edmiston polka dot sheers. These are just plain sexy.)  Although I feel they are nice in theory patterned  tights only really look good on long stylish legs owned by supermodels.  For some reason however I L.O.V.E love these below from French brand Les Queues Des Sardines .

Probably something reserved only for editorial work but nice to look at no? Here is le link: http://www.les-queues-de-sardines.com/ or you can pop into Art Therapi, Darling St in Balmain as they are the only Australian Stockist.

Yum Yum!