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STYLEAID 2013 | Runway Part Three

STYLEAID 2013 | Runway Part Three

Posted by August 16, 2013
Phew! Hopefully you aren't too overwhelmed with the STYLEAID posts yet? This is my last batch of runway photos and these collections were some of my very favourites.
Steph Audino's collection was really fun, flirty and playful. It was really good to see the models having a bit of fun as well - it seemed like they really loved wearing the clothes, which is always an excellent advertisement! I really dug the beading details on the black dresses, it gave them a little unexpected pop of colour (and I'm never going to turn down a bit of colour!).
Nikki Loueza had a really strong collection. I'm not much for slouchy wear but I could totally see myself buying pieces from this collection. I really loved the androgynous styling, too. The first look pictured above is my favourite - I do love that shirt and pants combo! Very Patti Smith.

Zhivago actually had quite a dramatic start to STYLEAID - all of their collection was stolen out of their Hummer the morning of the show. Can you even imagine how gut-wrenching that would be?! If it hadn't been splashed all over my Facebook newsfeed, though, I would never have guessed anything was amiss. I was so floored by this collection. All the models just had so much sass and they worked those pieces. Consider me your newest fan, Zhivago!

Bikini Atoll had a really fun and cute collection, but my favourite part were these weird tube skirt things. Very Gidget! I loved them. No matter how impractical and over-the-top they may be, I would LOVE to wear one while lounging by the pool this summer. Especially that gold one-piece! A MUST HAVE. I think that the Bikini Atoll male models also got the biggest cheer of the night!...

And finally(!), here are my favourite looks from 33 Poets. Their collection really wowed me, to be honest. I love that cross print and I loved the whole English fops and dandies feel I got from the collection. I really, really, REALLY love that last dress (coat-dress?) in particular - it was one of my favourite looks from the night. 

 Well, that's a wrap of the night! Hope you've enjoyed getting to know some more awesome local labels... I certainly have! Thanks again to Rachel at Muse Bureau and to STYLEAID for the opportunity! 
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Tara
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STYLEAID 2013 | Runway Part One

STYLEAID 2013 | Runway Part One

Posted by August 12, 2013
So I've shown you the backstage photos, now it's time for the STYLEAID runway photos! It's so exciting to see so many amazingly talented local designers and I'm SO excited to get to share them with you!

Aurelio Costarella's collection was absolutely GORGEOUS. I only wish I'd gotten better photos of it! It had a very luxurious, elegant Great Gatsby vibe, and it was styled impeccably. I am a huge admirer of Mr Costerella and I really hope to own one of his pieces one day. If it happens to be that beautiful white dress then that would be even better... a girl can dream. 

I used to live near Angelo St in South Perth, where there was a huge flagship Flannel store that I always admired from afar. It's such a 'luxe bohemian' kind of look - it makes me think of what Anita Pallenberg would wear if she were alive today. Their pieces always have such beautiful detail and are just so uncomplicated and beautiful. 

I have been a huge fan of Ae'lkemi ever since I saw a collection a few years ago at the Times Square Claremont opening. This collection was everything I loved about them - incredible details, amazingly styled (those victory rolls! I've only seen better on Ally from The Vintage Valley!) and gorgeous, figure-hugging gowns. 

I was SO excited for Vivienne Westwood by Dilettante. It might come as a bit of a surprise but Vivienne Westwood is one of my absolute favourite designers. I worship her. If I could afford it I would totally dress in Vivienne Westwood every damn day. You might have seen the models' amazing makeup in the backstage post, and it was so effective and jarring (in a good way) on the runway. It was just styled so cleverly and it made for a really great show. Such an amazing job by Diletantte!

And finally (for this post, anyway), here's my favourite looks from ZSADAR. Super sexy menswear that, even as a menswear pleb, I can appreciate. I especially loved the black and white look featured above. Going to try and convince my man to wear it next time he goes skating.

Way too many designers to be featured in one post, so part two of the runway will be up soon! Hope you're enjoying the coverage so far, these posts are so fun (if more than a little time consuming) to put together!
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STYLEAID 2013 | Behind The Scenes

STYLEAID 2013 | Behind The Scenes

Posted by August 11, 2013
Last Friday night I was incredibly lucky to get a chance to take some photos at STYLEAID (thank you to Muse Bureau for the opportunity!). STYLEAID is a hugely successful fundraising event in Perth, raising money for the WA AIDS Council by putting on a very fancy dinner, an amazing fashion show, an auction and of course a rocking after-party. 

While the guests were polishing off their dinner, the other bloggers and I were snapping pictures backstage, and in hair and makeup. Can I just say OH MY GOOD GOD I never realised how insane it is backstage at a runway show? My only experience with it has been watching the finale shows of Project Runway (HA!) so I assumed it was all exaggerated for reality TV purposes. WRONG! I think there were about forty different models altogether and it was just chaos backstage. CHAOS! I really must commend the stylists, make up artists and the models themselves for managing to pull off such a flawless show! Also, I was quietly devastated that models do not receive the huge amounts of airbrushing I've always assumed - these models were all stunning, with beautiful glowy skin and fab bodies. Also - asking models backstage for 'a quick photo' is the easiest job in the world because they automatically go into full 'model mode' - artfully arched backs, perfect pouts and fierce expressions. I love it!


I still have a couple more posts on STYLEAID to come, so keep your eyes peeled over the next couple of days for my photos from the runway show! 


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Meow Girl

Meow Girl

Posted by November 05, 2012


I first saw the Meow Girl collection at the launch of Pigeonhole's pop up store, and I walked out that night with the adorable pug necklace. Since I've been working there, I've added the dachshund and the teeny kitten to my collection. They're all so gorgeously detailed - the little pug even has his tongue poking out and wrinkles on his head! 

They're a little bit more expensive than what I would usually pay for jewellery - around $45-$55 a necklace - but I'm trying to buy fewer high quality pieces rather than a bunch of cheap stuff from Diva. I don't think three really counts as 'fewer', though...


I couldn't resist the kitten pendant because my nan owned a cat figurine almost exactly like it! It was my favourite when I was little. I'm so lucky that I was able to keep that collection of feline figurines.

 {p.s very sorry for the lack of posts recently, I've got bronchitis! Hopefully things should go back to normal soon!}
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