One Blonde's fashion obsession

2011-03-06T21:23:00.000-08:00

Happy second week of Autumn/Spring (depending on what hemisphere you are in)

This is a pretty random post. Please excuse the randomness (yes, randomness is a word - I'm pretty sure it is haha)

(-:

1. Cute chicks

2. Me with a Coca Cola glass bottle. Yep, glass. I love vintage stuff. I would class this as vintage since glass Coca Cola bottles aren't sold that much anymore. These days, it's all about plastic packaging. lol

3. Natalie Portman modelling for Miss Dior Cherie perfume

4. Me on my bed (random photo for a random post)

5. Some shoes from the Chloe Spring 2011 collection

6. I whip my hair back and forth, I whip my hair back and forth ... (me whipping my hair, well, sort of)

7. Julia Frakes with animal print, big, round sunglasses.

xXx Katie

2011-02-01T20:55:00.000-08:00

Kia Ora

Kia ora is a Māori language greeting which has entered New Zealand English. It means literally "be well/healthy" and is translated as an informal "hi".

So, Hi everyone (:

Oh by the way, Maori is an official language of New Zealand. As well as English and Sign Language. We have 3.

I have lived in New Zealand my whole life, and it's very spacious, alot of room, but I am thinking of a change. THINKING. Not definitely planning to move just yet or anything. But I'm highly considering it. Every single day I think about NYC.

From NZ to NY. Funnily enough I found a photoshoot of New Zealand model Zippora Seven, who's made it big overseas. She's my age. She's actually been named New Zealand's Kate Moss. She's a similar height to Moss and same skin and hair colour, and many other features alike.

Zippora went to a school close to where I live. My cousin and one of my friends went to the same school as her , at the same time, so they knew her.

Note: In the last photo (with the Ksubi top and cap), she's wearing pants by Karen Walker. Karen Walker is a New Zealander (:

Has anyone been to NYC? Or live there? I've been doing alot of research, I'll hopefully know the city inside and out soon enough.

I am also interested in living in Italy or Sweden. Some areas of both those countries are very expensive, but some are quite cheap too, however those areas are far away from the big cities where all the fashion events and shopping is. But I do love the country, the mountains, nature, and all the amazing views that come along with it. Do you guys ever think of living elsewhere? Why? and where do you live at the mo? xx

xoxo (photos via fashiongonerogue.com) - Thank you.

2011-01-09T20:14:00.000-08:00

Happy Twenty Eleven

Goodbye 2010. Hello 2011. New year, new challenges, new experiences, new blog posts :p

I just want to thank everyone last year who read my blog. I know I'm not a professional blogger who does posts everyday, I guess I'm not on the computer alot, but this year I would love to do more.

I was a tad addicted to Facebook last year and Tumblr, which is why I didn't blog here that much, especially later in the year. But I barely use facebook now, so this year when I'm on the net I'll try to be more on here and Tumblr - I have two:

http://kteajo.tumblr.com/

http://the3fwords.tumblr.com/

Who wore it better???

I found a few images on mylifetime.com of celebrities (actresses, models and singers) who are wearing similar outfits, some wearing almost the exact same outfits.

1. Tell me who you think wore the Shimmer and Sparkles trend better (and why - if you can be bothered saying why haha you don't have to) :

Taylor Swift, Katy Perry or Jennifer Lopez?

2. Not only are these two ladies wearing the same dress, but the same shoes too - Christian Louboutin platforms and Leopard Lanvin dress.

Apparently Chloe wore the outfit first.

But who wore the animal print trend better?

English model Alex Curran or Chloe Sevigny?

3. Both Kate and Camilla are wearing sleeveless tops and below the knee skirts - all by Derek Lam.

Who wore Derek Lam the best?

Camilla Belle or Kate Bosworth?

xoxo KT

2010-08-22T00:29:00.000-07:00

Chanel. Designer. Bags. Chanel Chanel Chanel.

Karl Lagerfeld is an amazing designer, very creative, as all need to be i suppose, and so talented and just well rich too. Very, very rich, I'd assume.

The famous Chanel bags are probably where he'd get a lot, if not most, of his money from, they sell like hot cakes.

I actually do not have one, they don't really sell them in New Zealand, I did see a brown one in a designer sale outlet store however a few weeks ago. It was about $4,500. Or $2,500. Hmm don't remember now. haha.

I'm sorry for not posting in a while by the way, had many assignments and exams and been a bit addicted to Tumblr too.

Which bag is your favourite ???

(Images thanks to Stockholmstreetstyle, jak&jill)

2010-07-14T04:51:00.000-07:00

Street Style...

...in France, New Zealand and U.S.A.

I personally think this lovely outfit and accessories are whimsical, enchanting, stunning, delicate . . . I could go on.

My friend.

Sasha. Vlada.

I just love street style. It's so interesting to examine all the different countries, cities even, and how each one has totally different people who act differently and dress nowhere near similar to one another. I'd love to photograph streetstyle, be the next Bill Cunningham - but a female version. :p

xox

(frontrowdiary, jakandjill, aucklandstreetstyle, altamiranyc, carolinesmode)

2010-07-13T03:46:00.000-07:00

Fashion-y movies

A movie that has had even a small influence on anyone who has watched it, is Factory Girl . The fur coats, cropped hair do, black dresses and boots. Sienna Miller does an amazing job in the 2006 film, her accent is spot on and great performance by her.

Edie Sedgwick was a major inspiration for the film, and Andy Warhol. Both are amazing and so talented.

Kate Moss

2010-07-10T22:10:00.000-07:00

Street Style

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I went on a little holiday with the family up north by the beach, and it was freezing but sunny and clear blue skies.

It is winter here and I am currently freezing. haha.

I have also had some tests and exams and assignments and been shopping, all that kind of stuff.

Just got some street style for you. All from New Zealand. Hope you like them.

(thread.co.nz, aucklandstreetstyle.com)

2010-07-02T22:37:00.000-07:00

Cut off tights and ripped denim shorts

Just to let you guys know, I have a twitter and two tumblrs and facebook so if you want to follow/add me on any of those you can if you want. [:

http://twitter.com/KAtiEfromNZ

http://kteajo.tumblr.com

http://the3fwords.tumblr.com

http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000536452118

I have seen a lot of people - in magazines, blogs, advertisements and in street style (of models and random people) - wearing cut off leggings (silky, lacey and cotton materials above the knees) and cut off denim shorts together, and some just wearing the leggings by themselves.
Do you like this trend? Would you wear cut off leggings and shorts together? Or just one or the other? Or none?

Wildfox.

(Some images from carolinesmode)

2010-06-29T00:29:00.000-07:00

It was raining on and off today, quite random, but Auckland (the city in which I reside) is known for haveing 24 seasons in a day.
Town was pretty empty today, I was there at about midday, got a fresh juice at a place where Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin went last year, when they cisited New Zealand, and they loved it.
Soon, I am going away for the weekend up north to a beachside batch (old, electricity deprived, holiday home).

Chanel. Crop Top. Ripped cut off denim. White Dr. Martens. I couldn't ask for anything else.

Mary-Kate this photo is so cute and gorgeous, and I just love this accessory - a big black birdcage.

My sister. Top photo, she is just drinking with her friends, wearing a lace bodice and high waisted ripped denim shorts. Above photo she is wearing crop top with Jeanius personalised bleached denim shorts with studs, and a long cross necklace.

Search Jeanius on Facebook and Lookbook. They are a small business group a my old high school here in New Zealand.

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton have done many films together such as Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, and Sweeny Todd. A few of my favourite movies of all time.

Maths IS fun, and very educational and gives you time to think as well, like, say, your crush. ;p

wo'Man in the mirror'. Just thought of a creative way to remember Michael Jackson. R.I.P. Beautiful song.

(justbleepme and fyeahpretty - Tumblr)

2010-06-28T02:26:00.000-07:00

Italy. Alexa. Shoes.

Just a post about things that I currently am loving/find interesting.

Bellagio, Como, Italy. The lake of Como in the background.

Alexa Chung with ....

... her Father. Wow i would've never imagined him to look like this.

Is it wrong to want all of these? Every, single, pair.

(Photos from juliabunny-tumblr, Paolo Margari's Flickr)

2010-06-24T04:22:00.000-07:00

Various Collages and stunning photographs

I hope everyone is having a good week and sorry for not posting for a while, had some exams and have just been to see Grease the production at my high school. Last year was my last year at school and they did it the year I left, I really wanted to do Grease. They had all real props and the actors put on amazing accents and were all great singers. I am going to see it tomorrow as I loved it so much.

Below are just some celebrities (models, actresses, TV hosts) with some outfits inspired by them, all made by different people. There are also some photos of New Zealand's beautiful scenery, and a kiddy photo of me.

Leather shorts. I'm saving up. (=

Emma Watson (hellohanna)

Dakota Fanning (Miss-Sweety-Bella AND ivett26)

Alexa Chung (KateParis)

Looks amazing right?

Abbey Lee Kershaw (BlueYarden)

Lake Pukaki

Chanel Iman (TheComi)

Me with my sister. I was feeding one of my boy friend's lambs (boy friend not boyfriend ;p )

2010-06-17T16:30:00.000-07:00

Recent purchases within the last few months

Faux Fur coat for $65

I am so happy I found it for a good price. It looks similar to these three in legth and colour. I love these 3 coats and photographs that I found on Lookbook, of Cocorosa (first photo) and Charly Green (2nd and 3rd photos).

This is the coat which I am wearing with my Marc Jacobs dress, purchased early this year.

Topshop black dress with shoulder pads, short sleeves, and, beads and tassles on the shoulders.

I couldn't find an exact photo of it, so I foud dresses that are similar. Sorry. haha. Imagine the beads on the 1st dress, the shoulder pads on the 2nd dress, and the tassles and short sleeves on the 3rd dress and put them all together. =)

1st:

2nd:

3rd:

Louis Vuitton Monogram Graffiti Zippy Wallet - I got a pink one, there is also orange available.

Seanna closed toe Clogs from Topshop.

Final recent purchase :

Tea PLUS.....

...Feijoas EQUALS ...

... Feijoa Herbal Tea !!!

One of the best Herbal Teas ever. Tastes and smells almost like gummy bear lollies.

2010-06-11T21:46:00.000-07:00

New Zealand Designer AND Successful models

Alexandra owen SS 10/11

Real body. Strange right? It's different, that's for sure.

Below, are some looks from the small indoor show.

New Zealand models who are making it big locally and internationally.

I hope, i have no doubt, that each one of these individuals will become rich and famous, more so than they are now. Many of them are from Dunedin, a city in New Zealand near the bottom of the South island, so very close to Antarctica. It gets very cold there. A lot of snow, and once a year it has a fashion week called iD Dunedin Fashion Week, where the runway is in the local train station, and it is one of the longest runways in the world.

Google these girls and guys if you would liek to see more of them.

Usually female models are talked about constantly, so I thought I would recognise and acknowledge the successful male models we have here in New Zealand too.

From left to right : Nicole Clulee, Zippora Seven, Jasper Seven, Dempsey Stewart and Georgia Fowler.

Vincent Paunovic (Vincent and Zippora attended the High School, in Auckland).

Nicole AND Vincent.

Felix Terpstra

Levi Clark

Hal Chesire

Michael Whittaker, who has traveeled and worked in Paris and New York and walked for designers such as Moschino and Bottega Veneta.

Georgia Fowler recently graced the cover of Australian's Harper's Bazaar. One of the first New Zealanders to do so.

2010-06-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

My sister and I

We share the same clothes sometimes, well a bit more than sometimes. We are basically the same height and build, even though she is 4 years younger than me. She has grown quickly, she must have my dad's genes. He's tall, my mum is, well, not so tall. Oh, how I wish she was. ;)

Hope everyone had a great weekend, and have an even better week. See you soon. xox

My sister - photos I took of her, while we were on holiday:

My sunglasses, on her head. Very unclear. Sorry about that.
White knit dress, from Salvation Army with detail around the waist.
$2 Grizzly boots, we got from a market.
Black fringe top, my sister made.
Silky leggings.
Brown fringe boots.

Dotti skirt
Bracelet, worn as an anklet
Havaianas flip-flops/jandals.

Nike Airs
Op shop Blazer - $25
Assorted bracelets
JeansWest top
JayJays denim shorts

Me at school. My tall, pretty, artistic genius, friend, sneakily took this photo of me and my hair.

2010-06-06T19:12:00.000-07:00

What to say when you don't know what to say...

I saw Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland about a month ago, and it was better than I expected. I thought nothing could beat the original animated version, but Tim Burton really is amazing. I am a little, teeny weeny bit obsessed with Alice in Wonderland quotes at the moment. I think I may have an Alice themed party for my birthday. Perhaps.

The March Hare says "you should say what you mean".

Alice: "I do, at least - - I mean what I say -- that's the same thing, you know."

Mad Hatter: "Not the same thing a bit! You might as well say that 'I see what i eat' is the same thing as 'I eat what I see'!"

Dormouse: "Or that 'I sleep when I breathe' is the same thing as 'I breathe when I sleep'!"

March Hare: "You might as well say that 'I like what I get' is the same as 'I get what i like'!"

Below are some photos i just love, featuring New Zealand models, designers, and just a few international celebs doing their thing.

Mary-Kate out for coffee. Starbucks to be precise. I need her boots. I hope she wouldn't mind lending them to me. ;] I love wearing loose, light clothing on a warm summer's day.

Karen Walker shorts featured in a recent TeenVogue magazine. I am in love with this shot, and outfit. The roller skates are amazing.

Supermodels in the making. New Zealand girls and guy, modelling for Servilles - one of the top hair acadamies. The girl 2nd from the left, Zippora Seven, is the sister of the male in the centre, Jasper. Both from Auckland.

Australian Harper's Bazaar. Bottom centre (and far left in the top photo) is Georgia Fowler, who is from New Zealand. One of the first NZers to grace the cover of this magazine.

What a show that would be. <3>

2010-06-04T21:35:00.000-07:00

Street Style in New Zealand and Europe.

I love looking at street style. One of my inspirations for outfits. I have found images, thanks to blogs, the internet and a digital camera.

There are street styles from cities around Europe, mainly in France, Italy, and Sweden. There are also street styles from my country of New Zealand, showing what people have been wearing during our summer and autumn/fall seasons.

We are just into our first month of winter. Have a great week and a great start to your Winter or Summer, depending on where in the world you reside. =)

Auckland - biggest city in New Zealand :

Paris, Milan, Stockholm :

Fur jackets/coats/vests

Above the knee, black boots

Some images are from Auckland Street Style and Stockholm Street Style

2010-05-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

Outfits and various pieces I like right now and some more photos with of my sister and the beach, by me.

Ice-cream scoop, with a flake. Cute.
Tokyofashion.com

I would love a cut out one piece, never owned one before, only those standard one pieces for swimming lengths in.

These 3 outfits, by these 3 gorgeous gals, were voted as soem of the best 2009 street styles.

Chanel Iman in Opening Ceremony boots, modelled by Chloe Sevigny in a campaign, and I want them. please. She is also wearing a ripped top and leggings, as seen on the Japanese girl in the first photo.

Sun, Sand, Surf, Surfers..... Sort of....

Photos I took of my sister at a beach up north. Luckily it was there was great weather, and very few people were on the beach. There are usually many surfers that use this public beach, but it was late morning on a Saturday, so they were possibly taking a break for lunch or gossip or whatever surfers do while they aren't surfing. I'm sure they had legitimate reasons for not being there. ;]

1, 2, 3, ........ jUMP!!

Gravity sometimes fools us all... Or maybe it's Photoshop.

There are a few caves at this beach, which sometimes are impossible to walk through unless you want to get absolutely drenched and go swimming in your clothes.

2010-05-19T01:49:00.000-07:00

Things I've made, things I love, my photography, outfits, cheap finds, other stuff...

What to wear when you don't know what to wear??!!

I never come across bargains like this anymore, these were oone off lucky finds.
$5 sneakers, lasted me years.
$6 bag, also lasted me years.
$3 blacks 7/8 jeans.
$20 frilly gathered top, at the top.
Multi coloured knit scarf I made.

In the backyard. It's so nice and warm outside. And quiet.

White high waisted denim shorts I have just occasionally worn for the past 5 years, the more I grew, the lower I had to wear them.

My top says something about girls listening to their metal rock music too loud, which I don't, but it was a gift and I quite liked it so I sometimes wear it. haha.

Bee costume, with Antenna, I made for my friend, for a school assessment a few years back...

I love the white shoes and long black socks, and Julia's leggings and heels combo is fantastic. She makes dressing stylishly seem so effortless and simple.

Tavi. Alexa Chung, who's clogs i would like to own, a lot.

Tavi-the new girl in town. In borrowed Miu Miu. This photo and pose couldn't possibly get any better. Perfect.

I love your new blonde hair Miss Frakes.

This photo is one of those rare moments you capture. I took a photo of a bird flying to it's family and the nest they made in some gaps at the 2nd story of my house. You can see another bird just trying to get into the gap.

Collage I made, including my photos...

2010-05-12T23:11:00.000-07:00

The pool at the place my family and I stayed at for a few nights, north of Auckland, New Zealand, where I live. It changed colour every 10 seconds at night. From blue, to red, to purple to green. Looks better in real life though.

My sister, taken by me, at a quiet, black sand beach in New Zealand, with a long wharf at one end.

Inspiration, Fashion Photographers work, and my random beach photos (above)

^ Viktor and Rolf's Hole-y Moley collection

Tables? Seats? Decorations? Edible?

Miroslava Duma. Wow, leather, high waisted shorts. I like.

^ Both shot by Tim Walker

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's , well it actually kinda looks like a bird and has parts of a plane on it so maybe it is both. ;)

Tim Walker again. What a great fashion photography, beautiful work. Stunning, magical, creative.

2010-05-04T17:16:00.000-07:00

The 21st Century is Fashion

Some inspirations I have found this year. I really think the 2000s and 2010s are my favourite fashion decades, as we are taking inspirations from all other decades and incorporating them into our daily outfits, and designers are doing the same with their collections. Of course we are changing the past trends of the 20s and 50s and 80s ever so slightly so they become more comfortable and casual making them more wearable and appealing. Enjoy!

Forget swimming with dolphins, or whales, or seahorses, when you can swim with a turtle, in your best white dress.

Stolen Girlfriend's Club jeans. Torn, ripped, comfortable, amazing!!

Bosworth wears everything well. Glam. Casual. Sophisticated. She can do it all!!

Floral Dr. Martens. Well worn Sienna, with your pink tutu. Grunge meets pretty.

What a great outfit, and an amazing shot.

Thought this was kinda cute...

I would like some boots this year. Black, chunky, buckle, high boots.

Maybe I will get a tattoo. Or 2. Or 5....

Cute, comfortable, casual, classy.

2010-05-02T23:54:00.000-07:00

Ashley Olsen. Mary-Kate Olsen. Both starting most of the fashion trends known to women? And men? I think so...

Turbans, Fur, Gladiator Sandals, Ripped Denim, Sequins, Heels, Boots.

Turbans. They show that this fashion accessory can be worn casually (Ashley shows this) or formally (as seen on Mary-Kate). Prada were one of the first labels to bring turbans into their collections.

Fur. High, high Giambattista Valli style Heels. Heavy black eye make up.

Gladiator sandals. Knee-high Gladiator sandals, which Mary-Kate is a fan of. They look great with her leather/feather bag by the way, and the plain, black, long-sleeved dress.

Ripped tights, black buckled boots, leather jacket, just so perfect.

Naturally wavy, long, gorgeous, damp looking hair. Paired with something the total opposite - a multi coloured 3/4 length sleeve, above the knee, sequinned dress. This strong contrast really does creates an overall gorgeous outfit.

Good old ripped jeans, as seen in Balmain's 2009 Spring collection.

Erin Wasson, Model and fashion Designer wears her fur vest exceptionally well. And Mary-Kate, the one who supposedly, and not surprisingly, started this trend. Great paired with black boots, heels, and a sequinned, silver, oversized purse.

2010-05-01T04:27:00.000-07:00

One of New Zealand's most Successful models at the moment

Zippora Seven. Without makeup she looks cute,pretty and natural, with makeup she looks hot, gorgeous and sexy. Yes, I am straight by the way. haha.

She has been in many magazines, including Russh, NO. Magazine, French Vogue, and Australian Vogue. She has become so successful even though she is a petitie 5'7, which is almost the bare minmum for a runway model.

She looks like a cross between Kate Moss and Mary-Kate Olsen.

French Vogue

No makeup look.

Updating photos at her New Zealand mother agency 62 models and Talent.

Original 62models agency photos, where she proudly wears a top saying 'I HATE MALE MODELS' which looks hand painted.

Kate Sylvester look.

This is one of the looks from the Ruby 2010 Winter collection. Ruby is a New Zealand label.

2010-04-29T05:16:00.000-07:00

Ball Prom Dance.

The season of the Ball/Prom/Dance is upon us, some places sooner than others. Just thought I'd show some dresses, gowns, and just pieces that I liked, suitable for this season soon approaching us.

One other thing, I can't believe we are a third of the way through twenty ten/two thousand and ten. People say it differently, it's confusing ;)

Thank you for all of you that have chosen to follow me, I know I have barely none compared to all of you but thank you so much, I was happy to even get one. Have a great May. x

Wow!! Want to stand out, possibly be blinded? Well opt for this gorgeous fluoro yellow number. Beautiful detailing from the hips up.

100s of 1000s of trillions of dresses if you would like to look through them all.

No guessing which designer's show this is... (Chanel). Go on, be daring, get a dress with shoulder pads, or plaited facric, ropes, feathers ...

Good ol' LBD, except this has a zip. On the FRONT of the dress. Nice loose corset type style in the chest area.

Red. Backless. Beauty.

Comfy, casual, goth, rockstar, black, white, grey, fairy inspired.

Long, gorgeous deep sea blue.

Marchesa creation. Complicated. Pretty damn amazing.

Back view, front view, back view. Purple Red Yellow!! Big bows!!!

Wedding style dress which could be worn as a ball dress, in the hope of noone realizing it is supposed to be a wedding dress.

Ohh that colour, pretty. The bubble type skirt, adds volume. Puffy. Pwetty.

Looks simple and a plain blue, but quite detailed in the whole chest area.

Love the floral/rose detail at the top. The lippy matches the dress colour. No more explanations needed. Alexa is just Alexa.

2010-04-24T02:13:00.000-07:00

Let's get some shoes, let's get some shoes ...

Some are a bit extreme and I would never wear, or buy, but some are gorgeous and I have one of these pairs below, and desperatley want the Opening Ceremony's worn by the gorgeous Chloe Sevigny. Oh and just today I saw Alice in Wonderland in 3D at the Imax cinema, which has a huge screen, goes on for days. I love the Cheshire Cat the best . Have a great weekend. x

Chanel Clogs. Yes Please. This colour too. Amazing.

Have these but with pink polkadots on black, in the wedge area.

Please may I 'borrow' a pair?

2010-04-21T23:23:00.000-07:00

Another hair competition, Outfits, Hair, and Inspiration

I had another hair modelling job for a hairdresser I met a few months ago, who has now become a friend of mine. The below photos are not from the actual shoot, they are just sort of preparation/practice you could say, photos taken by my Hairdresser on my camera. Sorry about the blur, she is not a regular user of an SLR Canon. haha. She did the hair and make up too.

(Leather jacket is my own, Heels are my own $29 down from $99, all other clothes and accessories are my hairdresser's or Servilles - the hair company my hairdresser is competing for)

Hair and outfits before/after the shoot.

Back view of hair.

Side views, Just before taking the do out, so is a bit loose and messy.

Florescent green stud earring. On the other ear was wearing a florescent pink one.

My Anna Sui leather bag I bought for about $35.

Marc Jacobs dress with my big pink button cardigan.

New foax fur coat for just under $65.

Inspiration for this week and my outfit

Both are Stunning

Love her shoes. the coat is gorgeous too.

Foax Fur selections.

2010-04-18T01:11:00.000-07:00

Favourite Designers : And Why

GIAMBATTISTA VALLI : The amazing heels, the gorgeous dresses, and his talented drawings.

CHLOE: Cute tops and shorts, all of the heels, and most the amazing capaigns/advertisements - beautiful photography and models.

CHANEL: The shows , oh the shows, just mind blowing, so unique, so much work,effort and money gone into each one. Also, the clogs, and accessories - chain handle bags, sunglasses, and jewellery.

BALMAIN : Shoulder pad jackets, stunning dresses with sequins and jewels, ripped bleached tie dyed denim, and the amazing heels.

6 of my favourite models (above).

ALEXANDER WANG: Crop tops/midriffs, boots, cut off dresses and socks, and the the long,plaited,messy hair.

What about you? xo

2010-04-09T03:14:00.000-07:00

Happy April !!

Hope you all had a great Easter. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by my blog, I really do appreciate it, I was a bit sceptical that people would want to actually look and read my blog, but Thank you.

I've just posted a little inspiration, and what I have been up to in the last few weeks. xx

I am quite in love with Miu Miu at the moment. The Mary Janes in 2010 collection are just to die for really. These shots below also seem quite effortless and have cute dresses. The pink and black bird ones with Rhinestones just leave me speechless.

Emma Roberts in Dior. I really love her shoes.

They look extremely high, but very comfortable.

Before heading off into town, clubbing. I (far right) am wearing my marc Jacobs dress I got for $20.

Sweet Temptation

Sophisticated Innocence

Simply Elegant

Classic Modernism

2010-03-24T01:31:00.000-07:00

Inspiration and my recent events

I recently modelled in the Servilles in-house hair competition. My hair dresser won first prize in the creative day wear section.

Hair before:

Hair after:

At prizegiving with my hairdresser:

Alexa Chung's designs for Madewell

Her clothes, shoes and accessories in her wardrobe are often very versatile, so she can wear them for different occasions and in different seasons. She can wear anything well.

Me clubbing with two of my friends. My 3 girl friends were behind the camera I believe.

Love the middle outfit. The blazer, skirt, shoes, hair, just everything about it is gorgeous Anja Rubik as her normal, usual, stunning, top model self once again. I saw shoes like these at an op shop near my house, thought they were great.

Really want some Chanel clogs this season, really liked them. These tattoos are gorgeous.

Fairytales can come true

Little red riding hood and Alice in Wonderland have some amazing outfits, and just individual pieces that have inspired many designers, and inspire people from around the world. These fairytales incourage people to dress up, and not ne scared to express who they really are, through fashion.

2010-03-19T03:59:00.000-07:00

Street Style from New Zealand and style from all over this earth

One of the main sources of inspiration for designers, performers, bloggers, and just no people inparticular from around this planet - of different ages and ethnicities, is Street Style, what people just like them are wearing. I have chosen a few of the styles that I've colllected and sourced carefully over the past 2 years. Hope you like.

This is the cutest of them all .....

Lookbook, Auckland Street Style

2010-03-02T19:51:00.000-08:00

2010 New Year, New Fashion, New Inspirations

It seems that in twenty-ten, or two thousand and ten (however you choose to say it), that many people may choose to show a lot of leg, or hide a lot with knee high boots, or ripped jeans, but not showing just half, most or none. I think 2010 fashion will be inspired from many different eras, including the 20s, 50s, 60s, 90s, and more. There will be trends people are wearing like socks with heels, big bows, big hair, plaits for miles, sky high heels, above the knee boots, mid thigh dresses, long flowy dresses, zips, and apparel with holes in them.

2010-02-28T01:18:00.000-08:00

Long hair and street style

Desingers like Alexander Wang have used hair extensions on models in their shows. The look is so gorgeous especially with the side plait.

I like this. It is from an episode of Gossip Girls

Model off Duty. Abbey Lee. So original. Cute. Like it too. I love the top and jacket, her shoes too. And her face. Gorgeous.

Love them. The shoes are gorgeous, the jackets, tights, and poses are too.

2010-02-21T21:21:00.000-08:00

Something different

Dog on the left, Elelphant on the right.

Photoshopped maybe?? The split tongue is definetely real though.

Portable coffee machine.

Braid? Bun? Afro? What is it?

2010-02-19T18:35:00.000-08:00

Animals are dominating the FASHION INDUSTRY.

Animals such as Cheetahs, lions, tigers, Jaguars, which are all known as Big Cats, are inspiring designers to create, shoes, scarves, dresses, skirts, top, and pants. The prints can be used in formal outings but also casual shopping days, hanging out at the park, the grocery store, any place really. But I'm not sure how long this trend will last.

2010-02-14T18:25:00.000-08:00

Cute. Stunning. I can't choose a favourite.

These girls are gorgeous, and these photos are lovely. So interesting and fun.

2010-02-07T20:20:00.000-08:00

Lippy

I really love pink and red lipstick, but instead of that dark pink colour that many people wear, I am really into the bright/pale pink lips and the red lips too. The pink can make you look cute and young, while the red makes you look grown-up and just stunning.

Pale and bright pink lips

The in between lips

2010-02-04T15:30:00.000-08:00

Undecided

Ok I am going out to town tomorrow night what shoes should i wear with my new white dress. I hope you like my new shoes, well half of them are new, meaning two are new. Haha.

2010-02-01T19:33:00.000-08:00

Does Anyone Agree With Me???

You do not see much of Ashley or Mary-Kate these days on the Television or on Movie Screens, except MK has been in was in Weeds and has been in a few movies lately, but you definetely still see them on the street, and I am still loving their style. They are just so cute and it is like they wear outfits, and suddenly people copy them, and neither Mk or A say a word.

2010-01-28T23:41:00.000-08:00

Who said Grey wasn't in???

It seems like many people think grey is the most ugliest colour you could possibly wear, well apart from brown. But I don't think many people think like that anymore. It is quite trendy. Grey jumpers look great so do jackets. Skirts, tops and dresses really suit basically anyone, especially in the colour grey, and it can be a very glamorous colour, people wear it on the red carpet.

TOPS

SKIRTS

SHOES

DRESSES

2010-01-27T00:39:00.000-08:00

My Favourite Reality Star Style

Now, I don't really watch The Hills, The City, or any other reality shows, but have seen the following two girls style in magazines, websites, and such. Olivia Palermo and Whitney Port. Cute dresses, nice jackets and gorgeous shoes

2010-01-22T16:02:00.000-08:00

My Sister's Fashion Shoot by Me

I styled the outfits, my sister modelled them, I photographed and directed.
Half of the items of clothing are mine and half are hers.

A Hint of PINK

BLAZER: About $25 from Savemart

SILKY LEGGINGS: Supre

PINK DOC MARTENS: About $30

I cannot escape the Frills

SINGLET: Bought from Warehouse, and my sister made the frills

LEGGINGS: Supre

SHOES: Number 1 shoe Warehouse

Cheaply alone in Nature's gentle garden

DRESS: $6 from Salvation Army

SHOES: $2 from a market in the South Island of NZ
SUNGLASSES: $20 from Equip

Beautiful nature filled with frills

TOP: Valleygirl - on sale, about $20

SHORTS: Jay Jays

JANDALS/FLIP FLOPS: Havaianas

2010-01-21T17:10:00.000-08:00

Models off Duty

Dorothea Barth-Jorgensen (left) and Imogen Morris Clarke

They are just too cute for words. I love their outfits. Just gorgeous.

2010-01-19T16:55:00.000-08:00

I found these girls....

and I fell in love with their style

Those shoes are amazing, so beautiful. I quite like brown shoes, brown leather. Sometimes they do look much better than black leather. A lovely wide high-waisted skirt and a nice scarf. A reckon a lot of skirts are not intentionally made to be high-waisted but people just seem to wear them like they are, and it does look very good. I love it.

I love Coke. This jumper looks warm and I really would like it.

Can she do no wrong? She is gorgeous, beautiful fur coat, stunning high-waisted black skirt, and I really love her shoes. Just to finish it off, a plain white T-shirt. They really can make an outfit lovely, even though it is just plain and white.

I love her bright shoes and lippy, they kind of go really well together. The headpiece is so cool, and I love high-waisted shorts. Again a plain white T-shirt. Suits anyone really.

Nice shoes, don't think I have seen them before. I love how people wear their skirts quite high, sometimes even reaching just under the bust.

2010-01-18T16:41:00.000-08:00

I think I'm feeling BLUE

Alexa Chung - T.V. Presenter

She always wears short hemline dresses and skirts, or if she is not wearing those she is wearing jeans, or high-waisted blue denim shorts.

Please can I have your wardrobe Alexa??

2010-01-17T15:56:00.000-08:00

Doc / Dr Martens

I love them. I have a pink pair. I also love white ones. They go with dresses, jeans, ankle-length leggings, high-waisted shorts and skirts.

I really adore this picture of Daisy Lowe. Such a cool pose. Shows that you can have so much fun in your Docs.

New Zealand blogger, and one of my style inspirations, Laura Allard-Fleischl. The black Docs really go well with her white dress. Looks comfortable and cute.

Daisy Lowe and friend Peaches. Daisy knows how to wear her Docs in style. The pink goes insanely well with black jeans. And the whole outfit looks really comfy.

I really like these high-waisted skirts, really high-waisted. Pink Docs do really look great with black, well I guess that is because black goes with pretty much anything and everything.

2010-01-16T18:18:00.000-08:00

High and Super High Buns

Buns are usually worn low when you want to just get all that hair temporarily out of the way. But not anymore, the higher the better. This look is cute on little girls, but also teenagers and young adults can wear it too.

Love it.

2010-01-16T15:34:00.000-08:00

Crop tops/ Midriffs/ Whatever you want to call them

I love them. They look great with high-waisted blue denim shorts.

2010-01-16T00:01:00.000-08:00

My Christmas Holiday 2010

Every Christmas I go down to the South Island of New Zealand to visit my cousins. But this time my family and I also went for a 6 day tour around the South Island.

We went the Franz Josef Glacier. Walking to the Glacier there were many waterfalls, all different sizes. My favourite was this one (or should I say these ones).

The Glacier.

It used to be probably over 100 times as big as this when first discovered by Franz Josef.

We visited the pancake rocks.

We went on a swing bridge. Fun, but it was raining. :(

A small, cute bush shalet was one of our three accommadations

Hope you all had a great Christmas. xxox

2009-12-20T00:11:00.000-08:00

Apologies

On the last post I just did, my computer was stupid and published my post before I finished it. Sorry.

Pixie

I was going to right more about Pixie Geldof's outfits, like that Tatler cover page outfit, I thought the pieces are probably not hers but she wears them so well, and i love them.

I really love her head piece and her plastic covering shoes, as well as her high-waisted pants and top. The cute black bag and blazer definetely finish it off

Taylor

I was also going to say that Taylor Momsen is also one of my style icons right now. I really love all her outfits, especially the black outfit with a bright pink skirt, it is like a splash of paint was thrown on her black outfit, well not quite, the outfit's not actually that black. Sorry. But it is a very cute skirt and blazer. I also love her striped black and white dress, her zip dress, actually all of them I love.

I love her cross necklace, very long. I like how the stripes on the pockets in her dress face diagonally to the stripes in the actual dress.

I love zips. Zips Zips everywhere. The Ray-Ban's look really good with this dress.

Like the high, black, strappy shoes. Look quite high, but quite comfortable. I loove short hemline dresses, and leather jackets really suit so many different outfits. They just finish something off well, with style. Her drink and her sunnies are just what this outfit needed to get that extra fullness. The outfit is complete.

This is too cute. Absolutely love the headpiece. Like all the black detail on the white dress. Her red lippy really suits the outfit, and the plain black jacket really goes well too. I think this was an outfit she wore on Gossip Girl.

2009-12-19T23:31:00.000-08:00

The sisters Peaches and Pixie. Could they be my style icons??

Well, certainly yes.

The two daughters of Robert 'Bob' Geldof, who is a famous Irish singer, as well as a songwriter, author, and political activist.

They both have very unique styles, very casual a lot of the time, comfortable, but still stylish.

Peaches

Not really into the boots, but love the really high waisted skirt, the cute bag, and her top.

Peaches look is cute, but I do have to say I think Ashley's is very adorable, slightly better.

Love the simplicity of some of the outfits.

Really like the loafers, the jeans, and the head piece, also the glasses.

Pixie

I love midriffs/crop tops and denim shorts, especially high-waisted denim shorts.

2009-12-12T15:44:00.000-08:00

GREEN

Slowly coming back into fashion??? Or quickly has come back???

I think green wasn't worn for many many years, but now people seem to always wear it, whether it be formally in dresses, or casually in jeans, and even swimwear.

There are so many different shades and types of greens, just like with any colour. The darker greens usually suit the more formal dressy occasions, whereas pale, lighter greens suit summery, casual occasions.

Hayden Panettiere, Valerie Bertinelli, Audrina Patridge, Kelly Ripa. At first glance I thought Hayden was Lindsay Lohan. Whooops. Each lady wears a triangle style bikini, but each one is slightly different.

Keira Knightly is beautiful. I love her English accent. Her dark hair, in Atonement, really suits this beautiful floor-length green dress. This is a really georgeous green. The background really suits the outfit.

This pale light green is pretty. I love the advertisements with long dresses flowing, draping, and looking like the models are flying, and are free. This dress looks like a large piece of fabric just draped on the model - Vlada Roslyakova. It really is a stunning image.

This georgeous shoulder pad short hemline Balmain green dress, looks so enchanting, magical, just takes my breath away. The shoes are amazing too. Worn by Jennifer Connelly and Natasha Poly on the catwalk. Then Natasha backstage. She is so beautiful, so is Jennifer. They wear it so well. Green suits blondes and brunettes. It really does. Sometimes just certain shades though suit certain people with certain hair or skin colour.

2009-12-12T15:22:00.000-08:00

Julia Frakes - cute, lovely, stylish

I love her clothes, her outfits her shoes, accessories - glasses, bags, headwear.

I think this is her room. This must of been a spread is Japanese vogue or China Vogue. Lots of shoes. Beautiful. Nice outfits and cute bow in her hair. Love her rustic white draws and cupboards.

I want a bike like that. We only have moutain bikes with the wide wheels. I want those old ones with a basket, like that witsh has on the Wizard of Oz. Love her shoes. Her dresses are cute and girly. The teddy bear and chair are lovely.

Her orange drink ( possibly a juice ) looks yummy. Love her blue tights and the socks and heels combonation. The glasses suit her and I love the dresses. I love to wear dresse. Want them. They look so light and airy. The shoes on the top left and bottom right look the most comfortable.

Shoes are so so lovely and cute. Great for these hot summer days. She always wears different bags. She must have so many bags. I think most, if not all of them, are vegan bags. The fences and trees int he background are stunning. I love trees. Her poses are so adorable and fun. She definetely doesn't look 18. She is mature for her age, definetely, but she looks way younger.

Love the socks and shoes, the high blue skirt, the white top. The necklace just finishes the outfit off and the shoes. The dark blue detailing on the jacket is pretty. Cute pose. i love the colour of her hair.

2009-12-12T15:13:00.000-08:00

Face painting

Face painting is really fun to do and to have done to you. My friend and I painted each others faces with this crayon-like face stuff, not paint. This is what it turned out like....

Me on the right. I have like a butterfly. I drew a butterfly on my friend too.

Me on the left.

2009-12-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

Style Icon: Kate Bosworth

Over the years I have looked at Kate's style, and love it. Her shoes are cute especially the flats she wears. What she wears always looks comfortable too. She is beatiful.

I like Nicole's flats, but Kate's are the cutest. Comfortable, old vintage brown colour and the strap around the ankle.

Kate's Mary Jane flats are adorable. The three straps make them unique. They will go with denim shorts, skirts and dresses.

This looks so casual, but also so dressy, and extremely light and comfy. Good choice Kate. Shoes finish it off, and don't look too hard to walk or run in either.

They look like beautiful gold feathers. The shoes do kind of look comfy but not as comfy as the previous shoes. They are cute though.

2009-12-12T02:03:00.000-08:00

Chloe

My favourite brand over the past few years

Backstage at a show. The gathering on the clothing is so cute. I adore all these outfits, especially the two on the right, the third from the left and the one on the left - the blue is magical, so pretty.

Collection on the runway, from 2007. I love the cute drawings on the right. My favourite outfit is the cute black shoes and white dress, worn by Gemma Ward (who has just retired from modelling- miss ya Gemma).

Chloe AdvertisementI love the outfit on the right. The

background is simple in colour and

form, but so effective. The hair blowing

in the wind is so beautiful.

I love her hair and outfit on the left. The pink is so bright.

I adore both these outfits. The patchwork I would wear all year round. The detailing and materials on the dress ( on the left) is just beautiful and solovely to look at.

GO CHLOE.

2009-12-11T01:55:00.000-08:00

Headwear and Glasses

At the moment I love non-prescription black framed glasses and headwear like big bows and small turbans. I know these were out since like 2007n but New Zealand is many many months behind in all the latest trends.

Julia Frakes: Wearing an insanely, but beautiful, multi-coloured big bow, and black framed glasses.

Chloe Sevigny: Black-framed glasses with white frame on the bottom half. They match her outfit. I love the cute outfit, and it even has a sparkly black bow. xx

Ashley Olsen: Ashley sure loves black. Her glasses shouldn't of been a too hard of a decision to wear so that it would match her outfit. The glasses are so cute.

Prada: Introducing turbans to the runway. They look so silky and comfortable. They come in a range of colours to. Bonus.

2009-12-09T21:31:00.000-08:00

My roomie room

I was a bit bored so I took some photos of what things are in my room. Some are bought, some made created by me, my mummy, and some by my Grandad. oh old people are soooo cute.

My Duvet: One side is pink with green circle thingys, and one side is white and green checkered. I mostly have it the pink side up.

My notice boardS:

I have two notice boards. My mum made both.

The black one is a blackboard so I sometimes write notes on it with chalk. I have blu-tacked photos I have taken using film camera, and some fashion styles I found in magazines.

This pink noticeboard ( you can hardly see the pink, you used to be able to) has two A2 collages I made of fashion clothing inspirations, also houses I like and accessories, like shoes. High ones.

It also has other random stuff, like courses I want to do, birthday invites, blah blah.

Pebble Cross:

My mum made me this cross out of wood, ribbon and a frame of two different coloured pebbles. I hang it on my wall. But one pebble was falling off so I took this photo of it on my carpet. No I don't have carpet walls.

Pink Wooden Heart:

My Grandad made me this heart out of wood and he painted it pink. I hang it on my wall, and have put these little glass animals on it, like pigs and rabbits. He made it for me when I was a little rebel. Naaa not a rebel. A bit shy actually.

Really high Wooden shelves:

This wide and roof touching wooden shelf was put together by my Grandad. I store everything on it, from makeup, jewellery and hair accessories, to soft toys, books and board games.

2009-12-09T20:58:00.000-08:00

Style icon and another favourite model:

TWIGGY

How could you not love this cute as a button, wide-eyed, boyish like-figured model? She real name is Leslie Hornby. She got the name Twiggy as she was very thin, thin like a twig. But she did like to eat. She was just naturally a small build. I found some adorable photos of her modelling from back in the day. She has outfits which I would love to wear and accessories too, e.g. a bicycle.

I love her bike. So adorable. Her socks and shoes too. Her dress is like those to-big-for-you checked tops that everyone wears.

Ooooo she inspired what many people wear now. It's called a midriff. Her scarf is oh. so. cutie.

Her earrings are mini disco balls. You will need a few (hundred) of those for a party. I love her dress and the buttons too.

Her cute flats go with her bob. oh she had a bob. Maybe she inspired Victoria Beckham.

Is that a big bouncy ball in the background??? It definetely looked like it at first glance.

I love how she looks like she is just daydreaming, but yet she is at a photoshoot. Magnificent.

2009-12-08T23:08:00.000-08:00

Some of my style icons today.

All the outfits these ladies are wearing, i totally would. Sometimes I am brave when it comes to fashion, sometimes, well, I'm not.

Julia Frakes

She really is Manhatten's Cinderella. It looks like she has pulled her clothes out of a fairytale book, or film. I love Alice in Wonderland. And I reckon I would be brave enough to wear coloured tights like hers. Her head pieces are cute. I would probably want to wear the second outfit the most. She adds variety by having long and short hemline dresses/skirts, different size bags, but she definetely likes to stick with the heels. HIGH heels.

Alexa Chung.

It looks so simple, but sometimes it takes a long time to put together outfits like this. Most of her shoes are black. I guess that makes it easier to decide what shoes to wear with what outfit, because black goes with everything.

Thanks for reading my blog. xx

2009-12-08T22:27:00.000-08:00

My Favourite models at the moment.

In no particular order... well alphabetical order actually, sorry...

Chanel Iman

Heidi Klum

Karlie Kloss

Tyra Banks

The reason I love these models/supermodels is because they are healthy, are not afraid to have some icecream or pasta in their diet, and don't smoke. I do think many models are amazing at what they do, but most of them have given in to the pressure of smoking. Sorry. And many aspire to be, or are, a size zero, unnaturally. Some might have eating disorders, and it's not their fault, they just need some help to get over it, because it is deadly. But I do think many models are great, like Vlada Roslyakova, Gemma Ward, Lily Donaldson, and Miranda Kerr, etc, etc.

2009-12-04T17:21:00.000-08:00

Photographer Fulvio Bonavia and Food Stylist Clara Campana

These photos prove you can make any oufit complete by using FOOD.

Jandals/Flip-flops. Made out of split peas and red kidney beans

Sunglasses. Made out of Licorice straps

Belt. Made out of Sardines

G-string/Thong. Made out of Broccoflower and leaf lettuce

Handbag. Made from Broccoli

Bag. Made out of Raspberries

Gumboots. made out of White Rice and Garlic Bulbs

Sandal. Made from pumpkin seeds, silvered almonds and cashew nuts.

Briefcase. Made out of Grand Cru Chocolate

2009-12-04T17:04:00.000-08:00

New Zealand photographers and food styling

New Zealand has many creative and amazing photographers. A few photos I like are ........

Muriwai waves by Sandrina Huish - this photo was taken at a beach in the North Island near Auckland, in New Zealand.

A riotous Autumn by Anne Johns. I love the way the tree looks like it is actually bending or swaying side-to-side in the wind.

Museum Poltergeist by Rob Dally. This photo was taken in a small town at the top of the South Island. It only has a small grocery shop and a pub. That's all. Very small.

Motorhome by April Stark. This is adorable. There is even smoke coming out of the chimney.

2009-12-04T17:02:00.000-08:00

More Style Icons AND school ball .......

The cute Julia Frakes is another one of my style icons. her style is cute, like Alice in Wonderland and Beatrix Potter inspired.

My ball in 2009 .

Dress : I made it - got the materials from Spotlight.
Leather jacket: About $10 from op shop - Salvation Army
Bag: My Mum's
Heels: About $20 from Number One Shoe Warehouse.

2009-12-04T17:00:00.000-08:00

Amateur photographer, op shopper, and wannabe model

I like op-shopping. I love vintage clothes, wearing them, finding unique pieces that noone else has is fun and exciting, oh and cheap.
I love photography - taking photos is fun, especially when my photography teacher really likes my photos. I got an academic award in photography last year at school.
I would love to model and maybe act on television, but I am too short to be a model - I am 5'5 or 5'6, I think, not too sure.
I love fashion and I would love to buy all the fashionable and stylish clothes and shoes that I see in the shops (including designer boutiques, chain stores and op shops), but I just cannot afford to do that.
I love this planet and would like to travel around one day, visiting so many different countries, seeing their different ways of living, which may inspire me to live using different methods of cooking, dressing, communicating, etc.
I like to sew and make clothing and crafts. It's so exciting once you finish a piece of clothing, and wear it, because sometimes it seems like it takes ages to make one garment.
I love people who have respect, are honest, caring, giving and treat others like they are real and have feelings. If everyone did this, I wonder what the world would be like????

2009-12-03T22:56:00.000-08:00

Alice in Wonderland - such a fashionable and inspirational movie

Model Natalia Vodianova proves that you don't have to be blonde to pull off the Alice look. I absolutely love this shoot. I would love to wear each of these looks and sit in a teeny tiny house for a day, or two. How fun.

Long flowy dresses and long socks

Antonio Marras Spring 2010

Long socks keep your legs warm on cold, windy or rainy days, and you can wear a short dress with them and still keep warm.
Long flowy dresses are good for summer as you won't get to hot, even though they are long, because the cool air can come under the dress and cool you down and you can get sleeveless or strapless ones for the insanely hot days.

2009-12-03T22:51:00.000-08:00

More STYLE icons!!!!!!!!!

Keira Knightly

I really like the dresses she chooses (or her stylish chooses) to wear to events. The colours and fabrics she wear suit her so much. She keeps jewellery to a minimum which helps people focus more on the clothing and shoes she wears. Her dresses also have beautiful detailing on them.

2009-12-03T21:15:00.001-08:00

Trends I am into right now!!!!!!!

I like socks and sandals together. So trendy, stylish and very cute

2009-12-01T21:34:00.000-08:00

New Zealand - talent in all industries

I'm from New Zealand small country but there are some very talented people. Many. In all industries.

Fashion industry.
Yes.

Designers - Kate Sylvester, Karen Walker, Stolen Girlfriends Club, and many many more.
Models - Rachel Hunter (Supermodel), Katie Braatvedt, Zippora Seven, Olivia O'Driscoll and also many many many more.

L-R, Top to Bottom: Seven, O'Driscoll, Braatvedt, Hunter;
Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Stolen Girlfriends Club

Food industry?
Yes. Of course.

Amazing cafes and restaurants we have, with yummy coffee and food.
Devonport chocolates - amazing chocolate, made in NZ, sold in Auckland (NZ largest city).

Film industry?
Yes.

Hannah Richards (fashion photographer)
Melanie Lynskey - plays Charlie's neighbour, Rose, on Two and a Half Men, is in Sweet Home Alabama(movie) and Show of Hands(movie)
Peter Jackson(Director of Lord of the Rings, King Kong).

Lynskey with Charlie Sheen

Hannah Richards fashion photography

Peter Jackson - won an Oscar, king Kong, Lord of the rings

Kiwis (New Zealander's) are talented in all industries like sport, business, etc, but I am focusing on the industries I am most interested in. I am not saying we are any better in certain industries. Sorry. Just do not want to offend anyone. Go KiWiS.

2009-12-01T17:09:00.000-08:00

More Style Icons AND school ball .......

2009-11-30T16:02:00.000-08:00

My favourite style icons, right now, at this very second, right ............... now!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!

AND THEY ARE................. drumroll pleeeeease ! pretty please...........

Alexa Chung:

Chanel Iman:

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen:

2009-11-30T15:22:00.000-08:00

I love that everytime I go out I always see different people with different outfits. Most of New Zealand is quite casual in terms of dressing, but there are also some that choose to shop completely at op shops and come up with their own unique styles. and there are some that choose to shop completely at Designer Stores, in New Zealand we have the likes of Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and much much much more. Many people I see on the street inspire me to come up with my own unique styles and not follow trends all the time, and I also like sewing some of my clothes so noone else has the same outfit as me.

My Styles this week:::

Tweety bird singlet.
Purple shirt I am holding, I made.
Long checkered white and red shorts which I made.

Sunglasses from a dollar store.
Green long sleeve top from ValleyGirl.
Colourful singlet from Farmers.
Multi-coloured skirt from Supre.
Camera in my camera bag - Canon Digital SLR.
I love taking photos of anything and everthing - I mostly
enjoy taking photos of people, and, trees and their shadows!!!!

Long sleeve top from ummmmmm I forgot sorry I had it for years and years and years and years...........
My shorts I made.
My ballet flats from Hannahs - a shoe store.

I am holding a Cadbury Crunchie bar - yum Yum YUm YUM!!!!!!!!
My dress is from ValleyGirl - which I wear like every week.
My pink silk top was $3 from and op shop on K Rd in Auckland, NZ.
My beach bag I got for Christmas I think. HaHAHA!!!!!!!
My socks are from whatever shop you get socks from.
My shoes were $5 from a shop called Lotsa Shoes. Bargain
seriously. I wear them every week and have done for years they
are still lasting.

Bye bye for now. Everyone have a great day and great week - remember be an individual you don't have to spend thousands just to get one look that doesn't really impress many. People might look you up and down then they will walk passed and forget what you looked like within 10 minutes. Dress to impress yourself. You could use that $2000 you plan to spend on expensive shoes bags and clothes to travel overseas somewhere amzing and buy some stylish clothes and bags and shoes from different op shops instead. then you will definetely stand out from the crowd, will be an individual. Remember even celebs shop at vintage stores, like Mary-Kate. Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-11-30T14:43:00.000-08:00

I love using many actresses, models and random people off the street as inspirations for my styles. Some of my style icons are Alexa Chung, MaryKate Olsen, Sienna Miller, Chanel Iman, and many people that are on the blog TurnedOut.Tv ...... Love them all!!!!!!!!!!!!

My looks this week:

I got my skirt from a chain store in New Zealand - Jay jays.
My top from a chain store in New Zealand - Glassons.
My Nana knitted my hat.
My colourful belt is from an op shop for $1 - Paper Bag Princess.

I got my Wayfarer Sunglasses from the $2 shop. Yay!!!!! Good Quality too... Seriously
My top is from Glassons.
My white denim shorts are from Jeans West.
My vintage shoulder bag is my Mum's, which she wore in her 20's.

My Sunglasses from $2 shop.
My pink massive hair tie worn as a headband is my sisters from Equip.
My top is from Valleygirl.
My Belt was about $2 from op shop Paper Bag Princess.
My white denim shorts from Jeans West.
My bag is from my Mum.

My dress (worn as a top) is from Dotti.
My Jeans are from Lee.
My sandals are from the Warehouse.

My latest looks I created

2009-01-27T21:22:00.000-08:00

I thought about how many clothes I have, and how little I wear most of them. So I decided to see if I could put together some outfits using all my own clothes - some which I never wear anymore.

Amateur photographer, op shopper, and wannabe model

2009-01-24T20:39:00.000-08:00