flower child

flower headband, Sportsgirl
floral maxi dress with lace, eBay

article round-up

Article Round-Up

Local News
Clinique is running a promotion where you can trade in your own old gunky mascara (of any brand) for one of their new, top of the range mascaras. Get down to your nearest counter now!

Portraits of criminals from Australia's history - criminals back then sure dressed well.

Behind the scenes at the David Jones casting session - a career maker for some models.

Horselove Clothing, one of my favourite brands, is having a massive sale, so get in quick for their quirky range.

Alice Euphemia (in Melbourne) is having a sale to raise funds for the QLD floods. Get down there on the 29th to get some stylish clothes and help people at the same time!

We Are Handsome presents it's new collection: The Aviary.

The Vine presents Thurly's new glamorous AW11 range.

Arabella Ramsey shows off her Australian roots with her latest collection.

International News
Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist shares how he views his career, fashion and photography.

Rachel Zoe is caught up in a (minor) plagiarising scandal.

Tumblr is sending 20 of their bloggers to New York fashion week! Are you jealous? Because I know I am.

Kate Moss features in a short film by Baliman.

Net-a-Porter creates it's new line of men's wear - Mr. Porter.

Universities collaborate to create a air-purifying dress - fashion can be useful!

Fashion illustrator Phillip Mimms draws the Nasty Gal girls.

Behind the scenes of the SS11 Topshop lookbook.

Coco Chanel's first TV interview - watch history in action.

The highs and lows of TV teen's fashion.

Get your eyes to stand out this new year with Refinery29's guide.

Topshop presents it's latest designer collaboration with Ashish Gupata's food-themed collection.

Get a sneak peak at what Romanian fashion designers have to offer with Look Scout.

child of summer

In my last post about summer clothing I covered summer florals, but flower-themed clothing isn't the only thing you can wear for summer.

Summer's also the perfect time for denim dresses. The Gem Chambray Shirt dress from Bec and Bridge and the Denim Tunic from Strummer (both via The Grand Social) can both be dressed up or down, and they're a great choice for a picnic or a day at the beach.

I love this photoshoot by Miles Aldridge for Vogue Italia. It's such a good mixture of bright pop and housewifery (found via the Nasty Gal blog) - great inspiration for summer!

I don't know what it is about this style (with the short train at the back of basics), but I'm really loving at the moment. It works really well with a basic style tee, or with a plain maxi dress, like the Ocean Grove maxi from Mod Cloth or the Flutter Frill dress by Arabella Ramsey (via The Grand Social).

Of course, it's not summer until you break out the denim mini! I love the pocket detailing on this one from the Cassette Society (via Black Not Black).

Another of my summer essentials is the floppy brim hat. Practical and cute, I tend to favour a brightly coloured ones, like this Catarzi felt hat (via ASOS).

Summer is a great time to break out the singlet tops again, and this Emma Printed Singlet from Twenty8Tweleve by S.Miller (via The Outnet) is a great example of what I like my summer singlets to be - cute and bright.

the first article round-up for 2011

Article Round-Up

Articles
Vouge editor Carine Roitfeld resigns this January.

RJ Cutler is producing a fashion reality show and you could be a part of it!

Lady Gaga collaborates with Polaroid to create the world's most awesome sunglasses.

Blake Lively officially named as Chanel's ambassador for it's MADEMOISELLE handbag range.

Kanye's stylist shows his top picks for these holidays.

Make your own Miu Miu collar thanks to Urban Outfitters.

The best fashion campaigns of 2010.

The year in review from Refinery29.

Topshop's lookbook for SS11 takes a page out of the 60s and 70s.

Teatum Jones's debut collection will add a touch of glamour to your wardrobe.

Jenni Kayne premiers it's luxurious fall collection.

ASOS Spring 2011 lookbook covers a wide array of decades from the sweeping maxi dresses of the 70s to the pin-up girls-esque hot pants and halter tops.

summer is finally here

Since the weather has finally started being sunny/warm for more than two days at a time I thought it was a good chance to break out my new* playsuit!

Playsuit, Kate Moss for Topshop (via eBay)

*And by new, I mean 'bought second-hand off eBay'. But it's still new to me!

article roundup

Article Roundup

Local News
Our very own Adelaidian blogger, Katherine of Caught Couture did a fabulous job of her very first fashion show, Fabrication. Congratulations!

One of my favourite Australian brands, Limedrop, has launched it's very first concept store.

Have a look at Ellery's AW2011 collection.

The Spirit of the Little Black Dress is on again, and they're taking entires now!

Eleventh Hour designer interview and SS11/12 lookbook sneak peak.


Other News
Fabrican: spray on fabric in a can!

Opening Ceremony lets you be the designer with it's new 'create your own tote' feature.

One man's quite spot-on interpretation of Carrie Bradshaw.

P Diddy vs Kanye: who's style is better?

Topshop presents two new designers, Mathew Harding and Lily Heine.

Pantone presents it's next colour of the year: Honeysuckle.


Collaborations
Missoni collaborates with Toywatch just in time for Christmas!

MAC and Marcel Wanders get together to create a gorgeous range of design-fabulous makeup.

Grey Ant and Teva create a stiletto.

DC Comics and nOir create awesome jewellery.

flower child

Summer is here again (yay heatwaves!), which means it's time to break out the summer florals once again.

Karen Walker sweetheart dress

2adorn flower fascinator, via ASOS

from Jessie Hill's SS10/11 collection

Sessun cherry girl liberty print trousers, via ASOS

dandelion print romper, via Nasty Gal

floral bandeau from Lonely Hearts winter 2011 collection