Colour blocked

Colour blocking is making a comeback and I like it.

Red story:
Got it braid bag from ModCloth, The Bridgewalk sandals from Madewell, retro dollie earrings from ModCloth, Sessun Parker dropwaist dress from Urban Outfitters.

Neon story:
Studio top from Zara, Continental wallet from Kate Spade, Leather belt from Zara, Classic Leather ballet flats from J.Crew

Blue story:
Proenza Schouler PS1 extra large bag from Barneys (love this bag so much!), Arrowhead amulet from Need Supply, Sandal from Zara, Cap sleeve blouse from Zara.

Colourful Tuesday: Bright Scarves

It's winter here in Melbourne but just looking at these scarves makes me feel all sunny and cheerful. These are from Zara but Forever 21 and Madewell also have some great colourful options.

Friday etsy finds: Random favourites

This week I picked some items out of my ever growing list of favourites. From top left:
- Myka necklace no. 7 from Lila Ruby King
- Branches print from Linotte
- Vintage Valentino velvet & wool dress from Allen Company Inc (love!)
- Polaroid the Clincher camera from Juniper Home
- Atienne Aigner tassel loafers from Its Gravity

Stripes by Chance

Today my heart belongs to Chance, an American label which shares my love of stripey goodness and a stylish seaside aesthetics. Discovered via Highsnobette.

On a different note, now that I'm a freelancer I have time to update the blog and website so you'll be seeing some changes in the next week or so. I'd love to hear what you think so please don't be shy and drop me a line :)

Colourful Tuesday: Superior Servers

How super-cute are these superior servers from Seattle based couple Ladies & Gentlemen.

Relaxed weekend style : Autumn

1. ALC Blue stripe sweater from Mick Margo Boutique @ Refinery29
2. Rib wrap from Trenery
3. Rachel Comey Hitch ankle boot from Steven Alan
4. Le Mont St. Michel Buttoned drawstring skirt from La Garçonne
5. Pouch from Need Supply

Relaxed weekend style : Spring

1. Bike Tee from TopShop
2. Panama hat from J.Crew
3. Reisertown round matt Sunglasses from Urban Outfitters
4. Bamboula Ltd market tote from Madewell
5. Iris skirt by Annie Greenabelle from TopShop
6. Ropey soles simple espadrilles from Madewell

Friday etsy finds: Cable knits

From top left:
- Cable knit ceramic bowls from Reshape studio
- Vintage fishermans sweater from Dronning
- 1970's Vintage Kinsale sweater from AllenCompanyInc
- 1960's Vintage cardigan from AllenCompanyInc
- Handmade cable knit pillow from Prescious knits

A dance for one by Lover

Continuing with the dance theme...
I visited Lover's website today and was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by a beautiful short video titled A dance for one. The film in collaboration with The Australian Ballet was directed by Alice Westley-Smith & Kasia Werstak and produced by the AEON and Lover.
Lover's A dance for one collection is so soft and ethereal that it makes me want to twirl around the house in pointe shoes.

Hmm... I just had a funny vision of me in my ice hockey gear twirling around the house in pointes. Not quite the same is it ;)

La Danse

Anja and Megan, the clever girls behind clever nettle, have created this sweet ballet-inspired photoshoot. Find the rest of the pics on their lovely blog and great vintage finds in their etsy shop.

Colourful Tuesday: Little florals

Lately I've been drawn to little floral patterns on a dark base. This one is from the April issue of Fudge magazine.
Via what's your tale, nightingale?

(Best ever) Flickr discovery: Vintage fashion

I have stumbled upon a goldmine of vintage fashion photos and can barely contain my excitement! There are 768 pages of amazingly beautiful fashion and film shots going back to the 1920's. It's an incredible library of style and I am looking forward to hours and hours of enjoying all that inspiration. Find it on Dovima is Devine II Photostream.

Friday etsy finds (on Saturday): Colourful Tuesday style

Hi again. I'm back from my mini-break which was rather wet and wild. The weather turned all stormy so the rain and hail kept us indoor for most of the time.
Since I missed colourful Tuesday I thought I'd incorporate some bright colours into Friday's post. Nina in vorm is a Dutch artist who loves ceramics, screen printing and happy, bright colours!

Free as a... freelancer

So the big news is that I have resigned from my position as a senior designer at Ladelle where I have been working for the past 3 years. The main reason is that I want to get more into the fashion & footwear area and thought it would be a good idea to be available for temping and freelance work.
Today was my first day of freedom and I spent it behind my desk updating my portfolio and resume. I think it's looking quite good so far but I want to add more in the near future. Have a look here and tell me what you think :)
Tomorrow nerd boyfriend and I are going down the coast to Inverloch for a 2 day mini break. I'm taking my camera and sketchbook. Nerd boyfriend is taking his camera and the sports section.