18.1.15

sequins always sparkle


A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing my gorgeous friend and fellow Orana College  student, Maria from thefashiontherapistx .

We headed to Garie Beach in the Royal National Park where we spent the entire day photographing each other, playing around in the sand and sea and enjoying each other's company while we explored the gorgeous surroundings. By the end of the day we both agreed that this was the perfect location for an all day shoot as it provided a number of scenic backdrops including the beautiful beach, fields full of luscious green grass, industrial pipes and rock-faces and modern roads that gave an edgy vibe.

We shot this particular collection in the fields surrounding the car park to Garie Beach and we both loved the contrast that was created between Maria's stunning sequined attire and the country-esque backdrop of wooden bridges and bright green shrubs. 

This was the first time I'd ever shot with a SLR camera and I am pretty proud of the results. 
I hope to showcase more photographic stories here on Haus of Azile in the future as I delve deeper into my photography journey.


















13.1.15

golden globes

This past Sunday evening (Monday here in Australia) we saw the 72nd Annual Golden Globes Award Ceremony take place. This event marks the beginning of the Hollywood award season and brings out some of the biggest and brightest stars of the moment.

Not only is it a time to celebrate the achievements and success of the film industry but it is a time for great fashion to be displayed. This time of year is one of the most exciting for us fashion junkies and allows us an opportunity to see our favourite stars and designers showcased on the runway and provides us with current trends for the upcoming red-carpet season.

This year at the Golden Globes we saw an array of different styles and designers represented on the red-carpet. The big trends we saw were bold colours including bright fiery reds and mellow sorbet lemon and yellow tones. We also saw a number of celebrities wearing more muted tones of white, silver and grey adorned with delicate and detailed embellishments and sequins.

To celebrate this exciting time in the fashion world I've put together my best and worst dressed from the event and my favourite and best-dressed couples. 

I cant't wait to see what glamour and beauty the remainder of the awards season has to offer and what styles and trends will be showcased next.
See you at the Oscars!

BEST DRESSED
My favourite look of the entire evening was Sienna Miller in a bohemian-inspired embellished gown from Miu Miu. I loved this look as she appeared so effortlessly put together and completely encompassed the bohemian vibe. She was closely followed by Leslie Mann who looked absolutely stunning  in this bright yellow, figure hugging gown from Kaufmanfranco.
Allison Williams in Armani Prive, Leslie Mann in Kaufmanfranco and Sienna Miller in Miu Miu
Images vogue.com.au

Anna Kendrick in Monique Lhullier , Kate Hudson in Atlier Versace and Heidi Klum in Versace
Images harpersbazaar.com and radaronline.com

WORST DRESSED
With the good comes a small selection of bad and unfortunately this year I had to put one of my favourite actresses and fashion inspirations of all time, Keira Knightley onto my worst dressed list.She stepped onto the red carpet wearing a Chanel printed gown which unfortunately I felt didn't accentuate her body or growing baby bump in a positive way and cut off her gorgeous decolletage that she has highlighted so many times in the past. Melissa McCarthy also let me down in her homemade d.i.y gown.
Jemima Kirk in Rosie Assoulin, Tina Fey in Antonia Berardi and Keira Knightley in Chanel
Images vogue.com.au

Rosamund Pike in Vera Wang, Melissa McCarthy and Lana Del Ray.
Images vogue.com.au and smh.com.au
BEST DRESSED COUPLES
My favourite couple of the evening was without a doubt Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna Dewan Tatum. Not only are they a super sexy couple who grab the attention of men and women around the world but Jenna looked impeccable in this lemon-sorbet Carolina Herrera gown and was one of the best-dressed women on the red carpet. Chrissy Teigen was another celebrity partner who I thought looked stunning and grabbed the red carpet spotlight in this gorgeous baby pink Zuhair Murad gown - lace gets met every time.
 Behati Prinsloo in Kaufmmanfranco and Adam Levine,  Jenna Dewan Tatum in Carolina Herrera and Channing Tatum and  Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad and John Legend.
Images nytimes.com and peoplestylewatch.com





11.1.15

summer trends

90's Grunge is by far, not only my favourite trend of the summer but it is my favourite trend/style of all time.
I'm a 90's baby who grew up listening to spice-girls, dressing in overalls and watching friends religiously so naturally I'm drawn to anything plaid, leather or adorned with studs and I was absolutely over-the-moon when I saw those tattoo chokers coming back into fashion late last year.

One of the reasons I love the 90's grunge trend so much is because you can collect pieces that will become wardrobe essentials and get you through the entire year while still exuding individuality and a rock-star edge.
A plaid shirt is a great piece to keep you warm with a pair of black skinnies during the cooler months and the perfect accessory to tie around your waist in the summer to give you that instant cool-kid look.

It is the perfect trend to rock at night-time events, summer festivals and  on a day-to-day basis to keep you looking stylish whilst running the errands - simply add on your favourite ripped acid-wash jeans, a plain white tee and a leather jacket and you're good to go.

My go-to inspiration and style icon for the 90's grunge trend is European blogger Luanna from le-happy- who, in my opinion, is the queen of grunge! She manages to pull off so many different looks but still visually creates the definition of grunge on a daily basis and I love how she can so effortlessly combine all the elements of this trend without making it look cluttered or over-bearing.

thetrendspotter.net
  However if you are looking for a more high-profile celebrity to seek inspiration from (that you have easier access to stalk) Kylie Jenner is a perfect example and another icon who captures the 90's grunge trend impeccably.

www.mirror.co.uk ; www.fan2.f ; dedewearsfashion.blogspot.com.au
I also enjoy checking out street-style pages and blogs and looking at photo's from high-fashion music festivals and events to source ongoing inspiration and discover new grunge icons.

Just like rock 'n' roll 90's grunge will never die and I will continue to obsess over fringe, leather and fishnet tights.




www.wgsn.com ; thefashiontag.com ; stylestories.ebay.com



7.1.15

coachella

Coachella. 
The festival for dreamers, music lovers and fashionistas alike.

Held at the Empire Polo Club in the Inland Empire's Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert, the annual event runs over two consecutive weekends each running for three days and showcases artists from a range of musical genres including electronic, house, indie, hip hop and good old rock 'n' roll. 

 Not only is it one of the most highly anticipated music events on the festival calender but it is a cultural affair where fashion savvy festival-goers and celebrities can come together to express their personality through their impeccable style and trendy fashion attires.


 Each year Coachella releases a breath-takingly awesome line-up and this year they certainly did not disappoint. 

At Coachella 2015 we will see a number of international artists including Alesso, Porter Robinson, DJ Snake, Cashmere Cat, New World Punx and Odesza come together in the one place. They will also be sharing the stage with a number of our own home-grown talent including Chet Faker, Angus and Julia Stone, What So Not, Alison Wonderland and Australian rock legends AC/DC who will be headlining the beginning of each weekend. 
(see full lineup at www.coachella.com).

To celebrate the awesome lineup and to get warmed up for the ground-breaking fashion we are going to see in just a few short months I've put together a collection of my favourite outfits from Coachella 2014.
I hope these outfits ignite your festival fire and get you excited to see out the rest of the festival season in style. 

www.stylelist.com
www.stylelist.com ;  www.mirror.co.uk ; 

www.elle.com

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www.refinery29.com

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www.harpersbazaar.com

www.teenvogue.com

www.vogue.com

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5.1.15




HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I hope everyone had a safe and joyful holiday season spent catching-up and relaxing with friends, family and being reunited with that gorgeous little food baby that's now crept back into all our lives.

Over the holiday season not only did I celebrate Christmas and New Year but I also celebrated my 21st birthday *yayyyy* which means I am now a fully-fledged adult in every country and am ready to take on the world (lol jks) but I am ready to take on a new year with confidence, positivity and passion for what I do.
To celebrate the number of new beginnings I have commenced in the past few weeks I have decided to share with you my goals and aspirations for the year ahead.

MY 2015 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION IS (drumroll please)...
 to be more productive 
I want to use my time more wisely and efficiently to allow myself to grow and achieve great things, create more content, become consistent with my work and to create a profile that represents my personality and character. I'm excited to make time to take on numerous opportunities that will not only allow me to grow but will help me discover myself even more through adventure, inspiration and experience.  

Also in 2015 I would love to gain some more in-depth work experience within the fashion industry particularly in relation to photography and styling. A huge goal/dream of mine for the year would be to assist and/or intern with an industry photographer and experience the atmosphere of a fashion photo-shoot. I would also love to assist in the visual merchandising and styling of a shoot whether that be for interiors, beauty, fashion or food I really don't mind I would just cherish the opportunity to assist in the displays, visuals and set-up of a shoot.

Keeping with the photographic theme and seeing as I received a beautiful Nikon D3200 for my birthday,  another goal of 2015 is to undertake a short photography course - whether that be along-side my fashion business studies or after I finish I am still not sure but it is something I've wanted to do for a long time and pretty much the only course I have left on my bucket list,  and if you can't already tell photography is a huge passion and focus of mine this year and is a path I seriously want to consider for a future career.

By the end of the year I also aim to have employment within the fashion industry, preferably part or full-time doing something I absolutely adore in either photography, social media or visual merchandising. 

My final 2 goals for 2015 are less fashion-related and more for myself but they are still just as important to my life. These 2 goals are to move into my own place - mainly so I can spend all my money on decorating an entire apartment - and to go on a holiday, I'm thinking North Queensland, Bali or Fiji - anywhere that's breath-takingly beautiful, affordable and within short distance of a beach.

I am so excited to see what the year 2015 holds for me and what opportunites and experiences it had to offer.