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23.6.15

fashion obsessions

Lately I have been looking for new and innovative ways to freshen up my grungy, leather, black and plaid based style. I was getting bored with the copious amounts of dark, bikie clothing and button-ups to tie around my waist and I was looking for elements that would keep my style unique and colourful whilst still edgy all at the same time. That's when I discovered my latest fashion obsession:

bohemian grunge.

A classic combination between soft, flowy shapes and hard, edgy textures and shades, I love the style because its alternate and care -free. Its a style that truly reflects my maturing self and exudes strong confidence and self assurance. A style that fills my life with joy and keeps me consistently happy and inspired.

My Instagram feed is filled with a mix of enthusiasts who (just like me) love everything bohemian and/or grunge. They keep me in the loop with all the new and improved trends and elements of these styles on a daily basis and force me to stay motivated. Some of my main inspirations are Youtubers Cartia Mallan and Karissa Pukas who both have impeccable personal style. Cartia is a free-spirited kitty from Brisbane and I absolutely adore her. She's always putting together fresh bohemian outfits and showcasing the latest trends. She's a huge driving force behind my bohemian traits and I always end up wanting to hunt down or replicate at least one element from her outfit creations. Karissa on the other-hand is a little more badass and brings out the darker side in me. Her grungier style mixed with bohemian accessories and breath-taking prints is a closer example of what my style has begun to evolve into. I'm constantly inspired by her cool and edgy creations and her ability to mix elements from both trends together to put bring to life outfits that always look effortlessly cool.

My biggest celebrity influence is without a doubt Kylie Jenner. In my eyes, she can do no wrong and her ultimate grunge perfection is the driving force behind the harder, more in-depth elements of my style. I've also been obsessing over fashion sites Shantique Designs and Gypsy Warrior who both produce incredible look books showcasing respectively bohemian and grunge trends and produce aesthetics that are alternate, edgy and super cool.

I'm literally so obsessed with this trend and can't help but share some photos of inspiration.

Let your mind run wild with the salty air in your hair and wet sand between your toes.

Be young, be free and dream.

17.6.15

undiscovered talent | habadakas

When thinking of jewellery I think of dainty little chains, gold and silver and sentimental pieces that last a life time. Traditional and some-what generic. Something that every woman has and if it's not from the jewellers its a fast-fashion piece from Lovisa or Equip. There's not alot of diversity within the jewellery market and there aren't alot of pieces that stand out from the rest, but there's one young lady who's breaking through the boundaries of contemporary jewellery and bringing innovative creativity to the fashion accessory world.

Harriet Culbertson, better known as Hattie, is the 18 year old muse behind the fearless jewellery label Habadakas. A label that is "vibrant and contemporary" and specialises in extravagant and detailed leather neck pieces. She uses colourful leather and intricate beading to create her unique fabric jewellery range.

Her pieces are armour-like fashionable shields for the body and remind me of warriors (fashionable warriors) preparing for war. Inspired predominantly by Bali and all the country's influential elememts - the people, culture, nature and scenery, Hattie transforms these noticeable elements into breath-taking one-off pieces that attract the bold and the daring. You see the connection through the colour schemes, placement of beads and the structure of her designs. Its avant-garde, festival attire and the breath of fresh air that the jewellery and accessory realm needs.

Her other inspirations include fellow boundary pushing designers including Australia label Romance Was Born and Japanese designer Maiko Takeda. She is inspired by their innovative ways of thinking and fresh ideas. She also finds herself continuously inspired by her magical surroundings and fellow talented Adelaide creatives.

Earlier this year, Hattie launched her debut collection "Hati Hati". The collection which translates to "danger" or "caution" in Balinese is a raw interpretation of Hattie's inspirations consisting of one-off hand-made designs in energetic colour schemes and adorned with intricate and precisely placed beading. The collection brings to life artwork for the body and embodies the bold and brave qualities which her consumers portray.

She is currently expanding the already incredible Habadakas range with the introduction of cuffs, anklets and small clutches which are again, hand-made delicately with fine leathers and exquisite beads.

"I aim to encourage my customers to dress fearlessly and more boldly"

Habadakas is an incredibly inspiring, up-and-coming brand. Hattie's ideas and creative energies are bringing to life a new sector in the fashion, jewellery and accessory world. It's rebellious its bold and its brave. Its a brand that I see taking over the world, bringing to life a new realm of individuality and daring ideas.

I look forward to the journey of Habadakas, watching them grow and witnessing the revolution they are bringing upon the fashion accessory world. For more information on the brand and where you can pick up one of their one-off designs, head to their Facebook or Instagram sites.

Images and information sourced from Habadakas social media and their feature with The Adelaidian

salty sequin dream

Welcome to the second instalment of my photo series featuring the beautiful Maria Reboredo from thefashiontherapistx. Shot once again at Garie Beach, this story portrays a soulful woman who has attended a gala event the night before. The quiet night turned into an all-nighter and the next morning she has found herself at her favourite locale, the beach. Its her happy place, a place where she can be free, relaxed and forget all her worries. You see her smile from ear-to-ear as the sun shines and she forgets all the troubles in the world.

She's a dreamer and she's not afraid to be.

She lives happy, lives free.

Photographer: Lizz Berthaly (Haus of Azile)

Model: Maria Reboredo (thefashiontherapistx)

27.4.15

Street Style

Its now been 2 long weeks since I got the pleasure of attending my very first show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. As always it was an absolutely gorgeous event that saw some of Australia's top designers (both established and emerging) present their newest collections to a crowd full of fellow designers, celebrities and fashion industry icons. Everything that was presented on the runway absolutely blew my mind but it was the style from the attendees walking the streets that gave me my greatest source of inspiration.

This year the 70's trend took charge on the streets with flares, flounces, corduroy and denim seen at every turn. Australian fashion icon Tash Sefton from They All Hate Us was the true 70's muse this fashion week, managing to incorporate light wash denim (mainly bell bottoms and maxi skirts) into her looks each and every day. We also saw the classic and sophisticated tailored/menswear trend make it's annual mark with a number of industry personalitites including bloggers Margaret Zhang and Brooke Testoni rocking well structured blazers, coats and collared button up shirts to get them through the indecisive autumn weather. On the flip femininity was another key trend with personality Carissa Walford and international super model (and my ultimate girl crush) Nicole Trunfio, nailling the white, romantic and feminine look. Other trends we saw glimpses of were 90's grunge (plaid, stripes, black on black), bohemian (fringe, prints) and electric (metallic fabrics and neon colours).

I've put together some of my favourite looks from the streets that express creativity, personality and ultimate style.

images sourced from elle.com; popsugar.com; thetrendspotter.net;

24.2.15

designer profile: casper & pearl

When asked to write about one of my favourite Australian brands or designers I'm not drawn to the household names of Alex Perry or Colette Dinnigan who are known to every woman and her purse around the world. I rather, find a connection with a brand that shows character, quirkiness, passion and displays traits that I can relate to on both a personal and professional level.

Besides that, I also love supporting more underground, smaller businesses who are ultra creative and are always striving for success while still being 100% themselves.

This is exactly how I came across Casper & Pearl.

A brand created by "self-taught designer Stacey Hendrickson" in 2011 when she was just 18 years old, Casper and Pearl is a quirky, vibrant and innovative label that isn't afraid to push the boundaries of fashion and create designs that will have every girl standing out from the crowd.

"Metaphors and hidden meanings are encapsulated to create archive pieces of art and expression; worth collecting and cherishing forever"

I honestly couldn't tell you when I first came across Casper & Pearl, but I do know that I first fell in love with them through their instagram account and largely due to their love for cacti and the mexican culture (which we have in common) that was a key inspiration for their 'Hola Lola' collection. Other aspects of their brand that caught my eye were their super creative and inspirational prints and images that are vibrant and exude passion and adventure. They create for me, an image of someone who is not afraid to be bold, confident, self expressive and a strong, independent woman who wants to explore the world and treasure her experiences forever.

"In each of Casper & Pearl's collections you will find more than just quirky and creative clothing, you'll find a concept and a story that is told through shapes, fabrications and exclusive prints".

In their short life as a business Casper & Pearl have achieved major success. Their product has been featured in a number of Australian magazines including the covers of Cosmopolitan and Dolly, they have showcased at Sydney Fashion Weekend and their pieces have been seen reguarly on Bambi Northwood-Blyth and Big Brother star Aisha Mckinnon.

They have also found success on a worldwide scale, being published in a number of international publications including Attitude Magazine and have their product stocked in a number of well know, high-profile retail businesses around the world including Urban Outfitters and Revolve Clothing. They also stock in a number of boutiques throughout Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US.

Tomorrow night they launch their newest collection 'Abracadabra' in Adelaide, Australia. As soon as I saw the first sneak peak for this collection I wanted to buy myself a ticket and go but unfortunately Adelaide is quite a distance from Sydney and an expensive trip to take by yourself. That being said I can't wait to see the photos and the collection in full that (from sneak peaks) we already know includes an incredibly awesome floral print and a red and white checked print. I know it will be a great night and another huge success for the brand.

It's businesses and inspiring woman like these that truly empower me and motivate me to keep dreaming big, staying quirky and pushing for success.

Instagram Website Facebook

instagram.com/casperandpearl www.casperandpearl.com facebook.com/casperandpearl
(all images sourced from Casper&Pearl sites)

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.refinery29.com

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.