Fashion from Brisbane and beyond Design
Geometric heaven – octagon sunglasses
Geometry was never my forte, let’s be honest. It always seemed like it was the most tedious thing in the world and I could not figure out when I would actually need it. Bore! But if geometry was as exciting as these sunglass styles, I swear I would have paid more attention student.
5 minutes with: Gina Kim
A little glamour goes a long way. For those of you who are yet to master the art of elegant yet fuss-free dressing – you might need the help of Brisbane legend Gina Kim.
Art and coffee at Lucky Duck
For my latest post on the Desktop Magazine blog I chat with Emma Bertoldi about the Lucky Duck cafe, art and inspiration.
On Trend: Bodysuits
Now that the weather has started to cool a little (emphasis on ‘little’ – this is Brisbane after all) I am turning my thoughts towards an autumn wardrobe (I was going to say ‘winter’, but that’s so far away!). While I was in town yesterday I briefly feasted my eyes on new seasons’ collections to find many sculptural skirts, dresses and coats. The perfect accompaniment? The bodysuit.
Feeling crafty
I’ve had a bit of time on my hands this week and I thought ‘You know, I could totally make something’. I looked at my brand new sewing machine and I thought, ‘Yup, let’s do it’. Then once I got it out I realised how tiny our apartment is (and how much mess I make when I sew) and that put me off this brilliant idea altogether. So instead of making something myself I thought I’d write about a crafty lady who is making uber cool things.
Melbourne – Harem Boutique
During my short trip to Melbourne I had found the cutest store – Harem Boutique on Brunswick Street. The store assistant had kindly allowed me to take some photos of the interior, it’s just too gorgeous to keep it a secret.
When to update your visual branding
According to Wikipedia “The Visual Brand Language is branding terminology for a unique “alphabet” of design elements – such as shape, color, materials, finish, typography and composition – which directly and subliminally communicate a company’s values and personality through compelling imagery and design style. This “alphabet”, properly designed, results in an emotional connection between the brand and the consumer.”
Love: Christian Louboutin Barney’s Trash
A light hearted approach on a fierce shape. The perfect juxtaposition resulting in a desirable, wearable (and collectable) shoe.
Done and done!
I love Fridays. Love love love. The only thing I love more than Fridays though is completing a project. Giving something the big tick on my long list is the greatest feeling ever.
To ruffle or not to ruffle?
Check out these bags from Icelandic designer Hrafnhildur Guðrúnardóttir, of Hidden Goods (www.hiddengoods.net). An explosion of ruffles if I ever saw one.
