blue suede shoes

I can't wait to get my sticky mits on these little beauties!

oh its been a while

summer in the air

what have i been doing lately?

i studied - with the entertaining company of my man-friends cat Elephant. He isn't much help, post-video he decided to sleep on my notes.



I then celebrated the end of exams -


I am now looking forward to graduation - and i have my eye on this dress for the day


I have also scored the most amazing new job - i am so lucky to have a job in this economic climate; let alone one with an amazing workplace full of the most lovely, intelligent and hilarious people. It is such an awesome company - and in the industry I want to be in!!!.. Can see myself there for a very long time...and its only been 3 weeks! Honestly - I'm on top of the world right now!!!

Hope you are all well :)

I have lost my camera - so iPhone shots it is until it unearths itself! xx

a little note

I will probably continue to be quite absent for next couple of weeks.

Have been in the midst of that last wave of assignments - and am now moving into exam time.

Gotta love it... (I even have an exam on my 21st birthday...and THEN the morning after!)

Ill be back with bells on after the 6th xxx

so long

Okay so i realise we havent posted in AGES!

Recently I've been living in my Karen Walker salzberg tee, Lara parker khaki pants and this cable knit oatmeal cardigan. A bit boring at the mo - but am sooo over everything I own! I have also been waiting for some Lola Vintage stock from America - LOTS OF IT, for about 2months now. So keep an eye out!

Here is a few things on my wishlist for summer (although it is FREEZING today)

Jeffrey Campbell snicks, Karen Walker strawberry chain necklace, Jeffrey Campbell Mariels, Karen Walker peep frill short, Ruby penelope dress & Ruby billy dress

x

Another reason why Anna Dello Russo is so amazing...

Look what she wore to the Paris Vogue 90th anniversary ball

Photo from one of my favorite blogs, Jak & Jil

20 Questions with Hunter McLeod

Winner of the New Zealand Fashion Week New Talent competition (beating out my little brother!); Hunter McLeod has attracted a mountain of media attention. Plucked from his Maccas uniform and flown to the big city - he has already scored a number of high profile gigs including multiple NZFW shows and become the face of the new Salasai lookbook. This uber babe is sure to find success in the industry - having come so far in just a few months.

I caught up with Hunter via facebook for a quick 20 questions:

1. What inspired you to enter the new talent competition? Looking down at the advert for the comp whilst donning a Macca's uniform was inspiration enough haha.. So hard to add swagger to that gear...
2. What has changed the most since winning the competition? The amount of make-up I wear?
3 . What did you want to be when you were younger? Supermodel (Can't remember lack the patience to stick to much :D)
4. What agency are you with? Clyne (Love them!!!)
5. What was your best NZFW moment? Knocking the debut on the head.. Exhilarating!
6. Who did you walk for in NZFW? Miaake, Miramoda, Salasai, Karen Walker (Show), Crane Brothers
7. So far, what is the best thing you have gained from winning the new talent competition? Knowledge plus insight into the backstage of the fashion world! ..... + Free hotel for the whole week ;)
8. Is the stache going to stay? The stache will come off in due time...
9. What would you consider the worst fashion faux par? Hmmh... Each to their own style wise. One should look in the mirror before going out. It's OK to TRY look mean men.
10. What’s your staple outfit? Always love to mix it up.. Can't go wrong with rockin skinnys and a head turner upstairs.
11. How do you fill your spare time? Wrecking N.P town with my bro Hog and the boys (THESIX), getting away with my lovely girl Hannah or just plain reflection.. Broad as fuck question here seriously! Lol.
12. Favourite piece of clothing? Hmmm probably the 1 grand hand knitted cardi by Coogi I snapped up in Fiji - Showstopper.
13. What should everyone have in their wardrobe? Accessories! Even a decent necklace over a typical tee/jean get-up can spice a look up ten fold (See Nick Von K ;P)
14. Currently wearing (in a non creepy way)? Cheap Monday Blue Steel Velvet skinnys, SGC Semi-Garnet Pyramid ring and a necklace of my mothers name in hieroglyphics. That is all.
15. Favourite brand? Hmm Cheap Monday skinnys take up the majority of my wardrobe super comfy jeans but meh labels/brands you can find the stray ultimate piece in an opshop etc.
16. Favourite store? Trademe
17. Favourite band? Kings.... Old school Kings deff. Mood dependant.
18. One place you have to visit in New Plymouth? The Bunker
19. What does 2011 hold for Hunter McLoed? International Model yeah baby.
20. And the question that is on everyone’s mind -New Years 10/11 will be spent at... R'n'V been many a time but shit wicked acts goin on!

Bright eyed and bushy tailed - Ruby NZFW 2010

Yesterday morning beneath the thunder, lightning and hail of the Auckland sky - the Ruby show was one to remember. The Adventurers collection delved into the idea of girl scout chic - drawing inspiration from explorers such as Tin Tin.
The shows colour pallete started with an exuberant shade of citrine yellow - perfect to wake up sleepy early morning viewers (that is if the pelting from hail stones didn't work). This flowed on to shades of teal blue, forest greens and fresh blue checks. I am personally in love with the checkered sheer shirt dress - which will be amazing in summer.
One of my favourite pieces would have to be the the grey sleeveless coat - which had the most gorgeous and perfectly balanced amount of slouch in the back. The pleated skirt is also a fav - I'm in love with the shade of soft shade of dusty pink.
This collection marked a real turning point for Ruby - having originally found fame in ruby-stone printed hoodies and tees; The Adventurers has solidified the brand as a true fashion house. This more mature look - will satisfy both mothers and daughters; with a little bit for everyone. With tailored pants and military inspired coats - Ruby has taken a nod towards a more grown up self, without loosing its flirty feminine roots that we all know and love. Every look could easily translate straight to the side walk with utmost ease.
I love this little guy I picked up at the show - he is going to look gorgeous on my key chain!

A huge congratulations to the lovely Deanna who has worked so hard over the last few weeks. And another well done to the gorgeous Ruby team - interning for you is a pleasure xxx

Runway shots from Front Row Diary.