Hideous or Fashion Forward???

Aubin & Wills

Markus Lupfer

Markus Lupfer

Stella McCartney

Moschino

Jil Sander

Preen

J.Crew

Jonathan Saunders

A good friend of mine has a collection of vintage jumpers (which as any good caring friends would do)we have most affectionately named it the hideous jumper collection, it is also aptly named grandpa's unwanted jumpers, they're that fashion forward! Jokes.  However, it seems to me that my good friend may have started  a trend as they seem to be popping up everywhere. Here are some that have just come out, and just had to put a picture of Colin Firth up in his hideous jumper, from Bridget Jones.

Well I would say that most of these wouldn't be my first choice in knitwear, Jil Sanders and Preen seem to me, to be a flash back to the 80's and I must say I am not enjoying the revival of the 80s, I think it was bad enough the first time, I mean Princes Diana's Wedding dress, what a shocker! But I am warming to the idea of Moschino's Penguin jumper, I am pretty fond of those winter loving little cuties! But the chic option, which I wouldn't mind having in my closet is the Jonathan Saunders jumper, it looks like a stain glass window, Oh  I think I'm falling...

Summer Glamour

Signe Vilstrup

Jets

Jets

Zimmermann

Zimmermann

Zimmermann

Finally after waiting what felt like a an eternity summer is finally coming, we had our first day above 30 degrees (86F) on Saturday, so its now time to dust off your summer clothing and see what works with this summers trends. Colour Blocking, Prints, Bright White and Midi length skirts, just to name a few. Colour blocking so far this spring has been my favourite, trying find any piece of colour out of my wardrobe to see if it will work with this seasons trend. So I was looking for some of the other trends to fill in the gaps, and i think i found some gems! But what would  summer be without amazing swimwear and gorgeous flirty outfits, Well pretty darn boring!! These glamorous swimsuits, and sexy lil numbers are fast becoming my favourites!

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Closet Confessions Featuring Leandra Medine

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Parallel Universe

Elle Decor

Jonathan Saunders

Elle Decor

Valentino

The amazing parallels that can be drawn between fashion and interior design is something that captures my attention time and time again, it seems that trends that run down the catwalk seem to creep their way on to our sofas as well. It seems what influence the fashion designer also influence the interior designer and furniture designer. In a ever growing global economy it seems that we having growing global trends that seep their way into every facet of our lives. What drives these trends? The growing need for change in our life, in what we wear and where we live. That's what I find and so many others find captivating about design is that it is forever changing and evolving in to more beautiful and appealing objects.

God Save My Shoes... Documentary Trailer

Latest Obsession

Alexander Wang

Who doesn't want a pair of high heel loafers in liquid bronze?
Alexander Wang = Accessory perfection

Fashion Design Study

 annapopovich

So I thought I would update you on my study, I'm studying Fashion Design at Tafe SA and I'm six months in, its pretty full on, however, worth all the blood sweat and tears. I'm absolutley loving it, 110%!!! Its amazing all the things you learn, all the mistakes you make and all the end results which make it all worth it! The course that I'm undertaking is a design and technology course, which is very hands on, we use industrial machines, we pattern make and we create all the garments ourselves. I love all the design subjects which go indepth on colour, cut and  fit and the overall design process. I can't believe how much I have learnt in such a short period, and this semester is ment to be harder as they are craming more in. Can't wait to sink my teeth in and be up to my arm pits in calico.

If you have ever thought about studying Fashion Design, its never too late, go on what have you got to loose?

Trend: Pleats are Chic

Alexander McQueen

Maison Martin Margiela

Vanessa Bruno Athe

Zucca

Organic by John Patrick

Opening Ceremony

If you aren't already well aware of this trend, well you sure are now! Pleats are back in a big way, and they are everywhere and I'm loving them, pleated skirts are flattering on most figures and they very chic when they floor length. There is definitely your traditional variety available ie straight pleated skirts ie Organic by John Patrick, Opening Ceremony but there are those with a more modern twist ie Alexander McQueen, Zucca, Maison Martin Margiela and Vanessa Bruno Athe. Whatever your taste maybe, I'm sure you will find a pleated skirt that will tickle your fancy.

Amazing Photographs

The Louvre 

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 Sunsurfer

Washington DC

Prague

Diamonds in the rain

Amazing photography is always inspiring.

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Courteney Cox's Retreat

Courteney Cox's Retreat Via Elle Decor

Courteney Cox's Retreat master Bedroom via Elle Decor

Courteney Cox's Retreat Powder Room via Elle Decor

I'm loving Courteney's retreat, the moody tones of black, grey and white off set by the woody tones with dashes of blue and silver. I love using the colour palettes from a houses or homes that inspire me to create looks with the same colour palette, this is what I came up with.

JCrew

 

Mikkat Market

 Burberry

 Diane von Furstenberg

Alejandro Ingelmo for Chris Benz

 Alex and Ani

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