City snaps

So here is my first official outfit post. With my dress from StyleStalker, white jellies and thick-framed sunglasses, I though this would be the perfect attire for a few snapshots in the city. I hope you like...
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Nina Grabic shoot

You might remember a few posts ago that I walked for Nina Grabic's grad show...well I had the pleasure of wearing her gorgeous Beauty of Pain collection inspired by artist Frida Kahlo again earlier this week. Here's a sneak preview...

The colours are gorgeous and I'm in love with her prints. Watch out for this up and coming Perth designer!

On the same day after the shoot and my studio assessment, I also had the pleasure of wearing my wonderfully talentened classmates body...check out Cassandra Pittard'a garments. Also inspired by Comme de Garçon, Cass has  produced two amazing pieces resembling the-uncommon for comme de Garçon- bright colours and bold prints seen in the 2012 spring collection...

                               

Studio garment=complete

I had my studio assessment a few days ago- a two piece body inspired by the amazing Comme De Garçon. Here is the result....

 White, distressed and raw was my chosen aesthetic and I'm very pleased with my result. Modelled by the lovely Laura Liy ✨

Story board in progress

So I have my assessment tomorrow for studio/textiles. Everything is done, all I have left to do is a little work on my story board. Hope you like...

Brands exclusive

Since my new fashion resolution (previous post), I've been trying to source some reputable websites for their good quality, fair trade, natural fabrics etc etc. one I've been I formed about its Brands exclusive and it is truley fabulous. Too quality labels for fantastic prices and lots of 100% cotton products from labels such as fluXuS. If you re interested, you might want to check out www.brandsexclusive.com.au and recolveclothing.com.au for fluXuS ;-) 

check out my new Tomasso Taccardi shoes from brands exclusive ...

Environmentally conscious fashion choices ;-)

After watching a documentary recently for a design assessment, my perception of fashion and consumerism was completely challenged. Going through the steps from: extraction➡️Production➡️Selling➡️Consumerism➡️Disposal, it touched on some if the major envruinmental impacts it has and the affects it has on not only the global economy but that of small communities. I've decided that from now on I must make more of an effort to be environmentally conscious when it comes to my fashion choices and so for the second part of my assessment I produced a little denim clutch made completely out if recyslced chambray and denim items. Check it out...

Also...if you wanted to check out this 20 minute vid, it'd be well worth your time. Do your piece for the environment and for fashion ladies and gents ;-) ... thestoryofstuff.org/ 

Up and coming Perth designer

One of the up and coming g designers I've had the privilege of meeting is the fantastic Nina Grabic. One of the third years at college, she showcased her Forst collection earlier this week. Please take some time to check out her website.  Her collection inspired by artist Frida Kahlo is absolutely stunning. Ninagrabic.wix.com ✨👌

The Butcher and the Crow

Is anyone else completely mad about Local Perth label The Butcher and the crow??? Shibori and silk is definitely the way to my heart I was so close to buying this little beauty the other day ..

CIT advanced Diploma Grad show ✨

On the fourth November, I had the amazing opportunity to model in our third years grad show. After three years of hard work, they're collections came together beautifully. Nina Grabic was the designer I walked for. Her collection was The Beauty of pain and inspired by artist Frida kahlo; consisted if bold colourful prints of oranges and purples on layered garments. Check out her site http://ninagrabic.wix.com/portfolio . Another one to watch is Ella De Thierry, winner of both the Potters and Rusty awards, her bold aztec garments were among my favourite- http://elladethierry.wix.com/portfolio or check out her Instagram Ella De Thierry :-) 

Myself in Nina Grabic

Goody bag, thanks PFF

Thank you to the wonderful Perth Fashuon Festival team for giving my the fantastic opportunity to help out and work alongside so many incredible people. And thanks for the goody bag :-p

 

Aztec expressions

My first proper piece, completed and assessed. The stripes and colours are aztec expired. All hand dyed and painted, was all white to begin with. Hope you like....

Another one from Friday 13th

Here's another pic from Friday night at Perth Fashion festival! The stunning Ayor in Desert Designs. The tribal prints and bold colours just looked so damn good on her!

LABELS LABELS LABELS

Have a peak at some of the labels featured at Perth Fashion Festival last night. They were all gorgeous!

desertdesigns.com.au/ (bold prints and bright colours)

www.monsteralphabets.com

http://www.facebook.com/ANNAEXCELLlabel

wearehandsome.com/ 

www.gormanshop.com.au (this was my favourite if the night, cute clashing prints and lots of colour fuelled this collection)

Augustus is yet to have his own site as this was his first time at PFF and he's only just emerged to the public but was an emergence it was. Demure  pieces made up of white lace and small buttons, he done a fab job!!! Check out his small bio on the PFF page  http://www.perthfashionfestival.com.au/designers

/augustus 

Night 2 at PFF

I never realised that volunteering at this gig would give me the opportunity that meet so many amazing people. Young perth designer Anna Excell was lovely and her pieces were fantastic! Monster Alphabet were amazing and Augustus (all WA designers!!! The models were absolutely lovely and so were the other volunteers! Check out some of the pics from last night ...

Stunning in the Augustus lace number from his Cocoon collection.

 Tight wearing Monster Alphabet. Fab!

Caris Tiivel wearing We Are Handsome!

It was great to see so much talent emerging from WA! We're finally getting our name on the map ;-) 

PFF-Megan Salmon/Alister Yaip

For the Designer Modules part of the evening, we dressed Alaster Yaip and Megan  Salmon models. Yaip, a Perth based jewellery designer showcased some absolutely amazing pieces. Crazy shapes and bold head and shoulder pieces were just some of his collection... Have a peak ...

A lister Yaip with his gorgeous models

Megan Salmons collection was fab! Delicate fabric and digital prints were among her pieces with my favourite being the skirt below-

Layers of tuelle and netting with a silk skirt.

Myself and the lovely Megan Salmon 

Perth Fashion Festival-Jaime Lee

Last night was my first shift at PFF and it was such an amazing experience...everything you'd expect a fashion show to be- models everywhere, flustered gay men, stressy designers and the clothes. The gorgeous clothes! We dressed the Jaime Lee models first and I have to say, what an amazing collection...taking her inspiration from gothic architecture she came out with some awe inspiring pieces. Stained glass window prints And hand sewn beads were among them. Check it out...

Tallulah Morton in Jaime Lee

Rachel Maher on the right. They all looked so angel-like

Stunning. Simone in the middle has one of the stained glass window prints

Donna Karan ss14 range ye or ney

Just checked out Donna Karans spring summer 14 range and I'm undecided. Mixture or boho and ethnic chic but I'm not sure whether some of the pieces fit in... What do you think

http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/showreports/fashion-reports/donna-karan-spring-summer-2014-show-report--ethnic-chic

And so I lay here after a couple if wines, thinking about where to go in the world and what to do. The world truly is my oyster 

Red head ⚓

I am now a red head. And I love it

The alternative

You might remember a few weeks ago I posted a pic of the new Oroton neon Barrel bag...well I've found a gorgeous alternative for only $49.95 in Portmans (I love my job) because let's be honest, we don't all have $500 to spend on bags all the time (if only)?. Have a peak...

Work

Portmans- girl on top

The other half of the birthday

So apart from being treated like a queen on my birthday, my best friend also made the weekend fantastic! We drove down to Fremantle, she booked a night for us in the lovely ridges esplanade hotel and we did the Fremantle prison tunnel tours, explored the markets and had a yummy pub lunch ..gotta love Rosie o'gradys (minus the sleezy men ..who incidentally bought most of our drinks for the night). 

So you've obviously guessed that we also went out for the night too ;-) 

Tranquility

So last Sunday was my birthday and one of the presents from my man was a two hour massage at the luxury Onyesha pinelake spa! And might I say it was amazing! Set amongst the pine trees and next to a lake, it is the epitomy of peace and tranquility. My body just floated away and after my treatment, I was taken down to a conservatory which looked out over the lake as the sun started to set and sipped cherry blossom green tea. I felt like a princess ❤ get yourselves there ASAP!!!

Just not worth a post

There will be no outfit blog today because I look awful :-p mismatching colours, mismatching pattern. It's an all round fashion faux-pass kinda day 🙊

It's a wrap ✂👗

In studio we were given the task of creating a somewhat avant-grade garment in very limited time. After many hours at the sewing machine and 186 pleats later, this was the end result.... 

More spending

The way I look at it is do what makes you happy and if spending money makes you happy then do it...regardless of whether the light bill is due or you're driving on an empty tank :-). I needed the trousers more. Simple.

PrintsPrintsPrints!!!

A healthy body means a healthy mind so what better to have for breakfast than a cup of twinings herbal tea and strawberry yoghurt?! Brain fuel for the day. Stay tuned for more posts xx

Exciting news!!

French designer Daniel Hetcher is opening a new store on st George's Terrace! Originating in Paris (only the fashion capital of the world), his brand has made it over to Australia and his Perth store will be the first to be opened in Australia!! How exciting! Our little city of Perth is moving up in the world! 

Oroton launches the gorgeous new 1938 barrel bag

This week Oroton are launching their new 1938 barrel bag in bold neons! Get online to have a peek! Amazinggg!! Neon coral and neon limestone...playful colours to brighten up your winter!!

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A day in the life of me

Illustration, sewing, pattern making and the rest. Absolutely love studying fashion!

A couple of snaps taken at lunch #northbridge #streetart