Saturday, January 5, 2013

OH SO BRIGHT....


OH SO BRIGHT....





The simple use of a brightly coloured and fluorescent satchel to this ensemble is the essence of what I believe to be colour blocking- for a girl brought up in Melbourne and very much used to wearing black in particular the concept seems quite foreign to me but the way it brightens up an ensemble is really fantastic. It's a fun way to instantly spark colour into your outfit and I find that a fun bag can often be a great conversation starter too. The amount of compliments and questions I get on a backpack in a turtle's shell is insane- these satchels are just a little more slick and adult but The Fluoro edition to the range coming in green, pink, yellow and orange is a lighter and more playful take on the traditional satchel.Originally the satchels were aimed at school children but became increasingly popular as a fashion item and became, according to The Guardian, "a cult among twenty-something fashion bloggers".





Traditional leather satchels and music cases, made in England - 100% leather. A timeless classic with the added twist of now being offered in a range of colours.




Friday, January 4, 2013

OH MY, HEELS!


OH MY, HEELS!



In the gospel of shoes, one phrase has always reigned supreme: "The higher the heel, the closer to heaven." Well, today, we're coming at you with an addendum: "Try a wackier pair and your outfit's already there!" And you know we speak the truth — especially on those days when you're feeling lazy, but still want to make a statement.

It's simple: A zany shoe instantly infuses any getup with bold gusto. So, to heel your wardrobe woes, here's an assortment of Givenchys, Kenzos, and Jeffrey Campbells that will have you strutting proudly even if the rest of your outfit is a bit snoozy. Take a peek and we promise there won't be a yawn in sight.























TIFFANY KUNZ'S JEWELRY



I am obsessed with Tiffany Kunz‘s collection of hammered and hand forged bracelets and rings. And what’s even more amazing is that each piece is crafted mostly from reclaimed metals in her Los Angeles studio. Eco-friendly and chic . . . I love it!




http://tiffanykunz.com/shop

VANS FOR ROBERT VERDI

Surprise By Design




I just about died when I saw these shoes that Vans custom made for Robert Verdi, modeled after his personal collection of Hermés scarves. Vans + Hermés + Robert Verdi?! I vote for a collaboration!





INES FIGAREDO BAG ART





Earlier this year I had the pleasure of running into the mastermind behind these unique and eccentric handbags. Inés Figaredo, a former lawyer turned designer, aims to explore bags as an art form. And man, is she on point! Each piece is conceptualized using nature and the imagination as inspiration and they are then handmade in Spain with the finest leather and materials such as 18k gold plated fittings. 







http://www.inesfigaredo.com/
http://vimeo.com/39195151























NICOLE ROMANO RESORT 2013





http://nicoleromano.com/

Nicole Romano‘s resort collection, inspired by estate jewelry, vintage glass carved stones, and antique crystals, proves that everything old becomes new again. Her work was discovered by Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field several years ago and was featured frequently in both the series and movies. Honestly, what’s good enough for Ms. Bradshaw is good enough for me! Be sure to score first dibs on this stunning collection over at Moda Òperandi before August 20th!








TRIWA + Dominic Tiffany Wilcox



Last season TRIWA collaborated with two of our favorite street artists Supakitch & Koralie to create a small collection of watches. Recently the Swedish watchmakers worked closely with British artist and designer Dominic Wilcox to create three pieces of artwork inspired by this season’s timepieces. The miniature scenes represent the process of watch production from the delivery of parts to the assembly and refinement. Dominic says “I’ve always liked the idea of little people living in a secret miniature world.” So cool!







THE SET:











http://triwa.com/en/