Sunsets

(Images shot by me)

One of my favourite things in the world is to watch sunsets. 

Lauren Bush and that wedding dress

I've been looking at wedding dresses, as my sister as she is currently engaged. YAY!

I stumbled upon the above of Lauren Bush's by Ralph Lauren. Absolutely amazing! I love the vintage western feel.

Image Source: Vogue

Hats Off

(Image shot by me)

"I've been thrown a wicked curve ball, shake up and come out on top".

Have a great weekend!!

B E A R

(Images shot by me)

Meet BEAR fresh from his first bath, my boyfriend's new family puppy. So cheeky and cute, full of energy yet naps a lot. He is the puppy I never had as a child.

Outpost

Here are some photos I took from OUTPOST. It was the first time I went to Cockatoo Island, it's quite amazing really, very industrial and bare. You can also camp there, which I didn't know. I might do that one day. Any how, there was an interesting personal collection of Banksy art, which was one of the reasons I went. It was good to see David Choe's work too. I have an illustration of his on my wall,  I got it from the cover of Vice magazine that I ripped out.

MiH Jeans

I can't get these looks out of my head! Classic and beautiful, with a French chicness to it. Perfect for summer or fall.

Images via Vanessa Jackman

Skate and Shoes

(Photos shot by me)

I took these images during Outpost last November- December. It was lovely to see Cockatoo Island  transformed into an art space celebrating street art. If you've been following my blog for a long time, you'll know that street art is one of my favourite forms.

The top photo was taken in the learn to skate area for kids. It was so cute to see little ones on decks, you could see a fearless determination on their faces, a trait that sadly, we sometimes lose in jaded adultness.

That's what I love about children, their frankness and fearlessness. The last photo was taken on the ferry back to Circular Quay, the best way to see the harbour and to be sprayed by sea water while waves crash on the boat.

James Jean OVM Jewellry

A small collection called 'Drip'by James Jean. It reminds me of dripping candle wax down my fingers and arms as a child. Quite beautiful actually.

Visit James Jean: (images via) OVM LOVE & http://www.jamesjean.com

Thoughts....

Adieu 2011

Image shot by me,  Berlin 2010.

The folks of Sydney are getting ready for NYE festivities, while I sit here and reflect on the year that will soon be behind us.

It was a so so year for me. That saw a lot of my old flat mates from London move back to Sydney. A welcome relief as we remenisce a lot about the past.  Re-adjusting to life was hard as I would go off to oh so vivd reveries of 2009 and 2010. Spending pretty much every day with my best friend Anna, was the best thing on earth. We concocted new projects to pursue which will hopefully take off in 2012, God willing. Seeing a cherished friend V, always awakens my soul. Her ability to inspire people is out of this world. Growth in all sense of the word is something I always learn from her.

So growth will be my theme for 2012.

2011, I bid you Adieu.

Pop Your Collar

Peter Pan collars are my favourite, because it reminds me of little girl dresses I use to wear when I was a wee child, heck I still wear them now. My style is dictated by my mood, sometimes I'll walk out looking like a 5 year old child or a 70s rock and roll groupie wannabe or a hobo.

My mother gave me (I actually stole it) a white lace cotton bib shirt she has had since she was 17. She told me she use to wear it when she was pregnant with my sister and I. The bib part looks like a massive collar gone wrong, but I love it anyway. I rarely wear it, as it is quite delicate and the bib lace is fraying a little at the seams. And I'm also a total grub when I eat, I manage to spill food and drinks al over me. White clothing + food + me don't go hand in hand. However, I'm thinking of wearing it tonight or possibly NYE.

Collars have been on my mind lately, so much so I'm thinking of doing a DIY collar project in the new year. Hopefully it turns out well.

Image source: wishwishwish.net & your only black swan

Nettie Kent Jewelry

Nettie Kent's beautiful jewellery. The collection is called Siren. 

All images via Nettie Kent Jewelry

Lomo Love: Pisa and Cinque Terra

Pisa and Riomaggiore/ Cinque Terra, October 2009.

We stopped over in Pisa for a few hours, en route to Cinque Terra. Pisa, a university town. Rich in history and houses one of the most famous landmarks in the world. I remember it being stinking hot, coupled with our jumping shots in front of the leaning tower. We weren't in Pisa for long, as we needed to board a train for the epic and beautiful Cinque Terra. Riomaggiore, that was were we needed to go. But as language barriers have it, we were utterly lost. We hoped on the wrong train. The very nice ticket conductor saved us, and led us on our way.

Riomaggiore is one of the five coastal towns that make Cinque Terre. The others include Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia and Manarola. These towns are built on rugged steep cliffs, with beautiful coloured terraces over looking the ocean. It really is a site to see and I highly recommend going there. I felt like I was stuck in a time warp. There were no corporate fast food chains in site. All the towns had delicious local restaurants and produce. You can also hike to each town which is about 1-2hours long, if you take it slow. I recommend that you wear proper shoes as the area is quite rugged with steep descents and quite a bit of stairs to climb.

The photo above was taken at the highest look out point in Riomaggiore. It took my friends and I, 30 or so minutes to get up there. It was definitely worth it, as it over looked the remaining towns.

One memory I wont forget is watching a sea storm at night in Riomaggiore. The flashes of lightening out at  sea and the still summer air will stay with me forever.

All images shot by me.

PS you can have a look at more travel photos on my sisters blog: here, here and here.

Dear Photograph

Quite possibly the best tumblr I've seen to date, I can't stop looking through the archives, each photo and memory is unique, very creative and just damn beautiful.
I remember seeing this concept at a gallery I once visited, but instead of pictures, it was illustrations.

I take my hat off to the creator of Dear Photograph, you my friend are awesome.

All images from Dear Photograph.

Ovate: Nine Worlds 2011 Collection

These are my top favourites from OVATE. Perfect pieces for fall. I love the dark elements of the styling and design. The knit wear is what got me. The editorial is quite rad too, I might post them up later in the week also. Check them out: OVATE

All images via OVATE