Archive for November, 2011
I LOVE these Louis Vuitton leopard print classic “men’s style” pyjamas. They are so chic, you’ll want to leave the house in them (and hop on your motorbike wearing the matching helmet!)
Bag It!
November 30, 2011 | Shopping tipsThese Cambridge Satchels are a fun and inexpensive way to add a pop of colour to any outfit. Check out www.cambridgesatchels.co.uk also available at www.tinybird.com.au
Movie of the week – Bill Cunningham
November 25, 2011 | Shopping tips
I can’t stop raving about the Bill Cunningham movie. I just loved it! Having lived in NYC for a few years, I came to know and love his photographs that would feature in the Style section of the Sunday New York Times. This documentary is a must see for anyone obsessed with fashion. Beautiful!
Favourite Jumper
November 25, 2011 | Shopping tipsI’m obsessed with these two jumpers “spots” and “stars” from London label Chinti and Parker – they are so sweet and simple yet stylish. I want one or both! Oh and the label prides themselves on using ethical manufacturing methods, organic cotton, carbon neutral….so they are good too.
Perfect Beach Curls
November 25, 2011 | Shopping tipsI just love the effortlessness of the hair on both these models. The look if perfect for Summer. If you’re good with a hair dryer, rollers, curling tongs or a GHD – then apparently it’s a really easy style to obtain!
The Right Bag
November 19, 2011 | Shopping tipsAnya Hindmarch – famed handbag designer and one of London’s chicest women gives us her handbag tips…
“My dream bag wardrobe would have five key styles: Tan to wear with navy, classic black, snakeskin, cross body to keep hands free and metallic for evening”
Interview with Gail Elliott of Little Joe Woman
November 19, 2011 | InterviewsGail Elliot, International Supermodel and co-founder of the fashion label Little Joe Woman sat down with me to answer a few questions….
Q: Tell us about the inspiration behind your latest collection?
A: For our latest Little Joe Woman resort collection – “Love In Exile” I was inspired by the Rolling Stones documentary Exile On Main Street, where they lived a very decadent life in the South of France as tax exiles. The collection is very seventies with sweeping maxi dresses, cool prints and sexy tailored silk blazers.
Q: You have worked with some of the worlds most talented stylists, make-up artists and designers. Who has influenced your personal style?
A: I’ve been extremely lucky to have worked with the most talented stylists, photographers, make up & hair people and designers for over 25 years and have learned so much from them. As a model you get to see and wear everything six months before it hits the stores and you see it from design and sample stage. You shoot with it or wear it in fashion shows and then it goes into production. Because models work with the most talented stylists and magazine editors, if one’s interested in fashion you pick up ways of putting looks together. As a model you travel constantly, so seeing how girls put their clothing together in other cities was also interesting. Now that I have a fashion brand all that I’ve learned is helping me create clothing that I feel people must have and want to wear -there’s a little of a “Model-Off-Duty” look in every collection.
Q: What is your favourite item of clothing?
A: I love dresses – they’re so easy to throw on and you feel you have a whole look going if you’re in a hurry. They can be worn alone in Summer or layered with a cropped leather jacket, boots and a scarf in the Fall.
Q: Heels or flats?
A: Heels.
Q: Coffee or Tea?
A: Tea.
Q: Favourite Flower?
A: Anything white – Magnolia, Jasmine, Roses, Hydrangea, Casablanca Lily…
Q: Favourite City?
A: New York. I lived there for 24 years. Second favourite city – Sydney!
Q: What are you reading?
A: Even Silence Has An End: My Six Years of Captivity in the Colombian Jungle by Ingrid Betancourt.
Q: What are you listening to?
A: Plan B.
Q: Any item that we must have this Summer?
A: I’m loving my beige leather Acne Pistol Boots with our Little Joe Woman silk Chiffon maxi dresses – The Memory Hotel or Perfume On My Mind.
Q: What item of clothing would you never be caught dead in?
A: Mule Shoes
Q: If you could collaborate with any designer who would it be?
A: Roberto Cavalli.
*Little Joe Woman is available in Melbourne from the Little Joe Woman stores in Chadstone (03) 9530 9578 and Hawksburn (03) 9533 2635 or visit www.littlejoeny.com
Smells Like….
November 14, 2011 | Shopping tipsOne of my favourite perfumers, Jo Malone, has launched a divine new range of 4 fragrances called JO LOVES… consisting of Gardenia (rich and regal), Orange Tulle (fun and flirty), Green Orange & Coriander (soulful and sassy) and Pomelo (clean and crisp). Each fragrance is defined by the unique personality of its wearer. Currently only available at Selfridges in the UK. Also available online.
Q&A with Romy Klooger of Melbourne Boutique Torsa
November 10, 2011 | InterviewsRomy Klooger is the owner of gorgeous Melbourne boutique Torsa; which stocks such coveted labels as Isabel Marant, Alexander Wang, Golden Goose and Jennifer Meyer Jewellery to name a few….
Q: What is the one item of clothing you can’t live without?
A: My R13 skinny/slouch jeans in aged black.
Q: You’ve just come back from Europe, what are the key trends for next season? Items we must have that are coming into Torsa?
A: For Spring/Summer ’12 there’s a lot of soft colour – tie dye is featuring again quite heavily and every label seemed to show soft, wearable prints that don’t overwhelm. I can’t wait for Miss Mochila’s woven columbian bags in brights. Girl by Band of Outsiders’ beautiful print shirts and R13′s next denim delivery-insane washes!
Q: What are you wearing right now?
A: Etoile Isabel Marant black ruch drawstring dress and Golden Goose/K.J tan flat sandals with silver stars.
Q: Favourite Flower?
A: White Hydrangea.
Q: Heels or Flats?
A: Flats. Lanvin flats or Golden Goose sneakers. And If I ever have to wear heels YSL Tribtoos are the only style I can stand in!
Q: Tea or Coffee?
A: Green Tea.
Q: Who is your style crush?
A: Helena Christensen – I have always loved her easy, bohemian style. She’s never influenced by trends or whats considered “in” and always looks effortlessly stunning.
Q:Favourite City to shop in?
A: Paris for Society bed linen and the aforementioned ballet flats. New York for art/photography and Melbourne for clothing!
Q: What are you currently listening to on your ipod? Favourite song?
A: The store usually has Jack Johnson on repeat (I’m a bit obsessed) but right now I’m listening to Eddie Vedder’s Into the Wild soundtrack.
Q: What item of clothing are you coveting right now?
A: Golden Goose black SS12 blazer, which arrives (in store) February. From the store right now Isabel Marant Mana fringe dress from her runway-amazing!
Q: What are you reading?
A: Last night I re-read The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold – my all time favourite book. I am a hopeless bookworm. I read 3-4 books a week. Makes for a very expensive habit!
Torsa is located at 497 High Street, Prahan Tel: (03) 9510-5585
What I wore
November 10, 2011 | Shopping tipsSnap shot of what I wore…. Out for dinner with friends. Black Hoss leather pants, Isabel Marant white linen tee, Ca$hmere chain blazer, Anya Hindmarch clutch, studded silver cuff, black Givenchy open toe heel booties.
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