Raver Ria

Samir 'Sammy Blue Eyes'

2012-02-09T09:15:00.000+11:00

I briefly spoke of Samir in my Morocco post. I took 2 photos of him and I'm actually bummed because the images turned out blurry. A Holga camera work hazard, due to my shaky hands. AND the photo doesn't do his amazing aqua blue eyes any justice.

One of the things I love about traveling is meeting people. Samir is one of them. He was our taxi driver, and then became our tour guide. He did not speak a word of English, and we couldn't speak a word of Arabic or French. But we all managed to communicate with each other, which is the most beautiful part of our relationship with him.

He had the biggest smile, and was a very welcoming and patient man. He was at ease and didn't seem to mind the language barrier. He took us to five towns a few hours from Fez. We had tea with a Berber family, fed monkeys at a nature reserve; which I was absolutely freaking out about, because I thought they would turn on us. We walked through market towns and had lunch in the 'Swiss Alps' of Morocco.

One thing I will never forget is when Samir literally hopped over rock faces at look out point we went to. Tim and my friend Vi were struggling to climb over these rocks. Samir was dressed in a suit and leather dress shoes, dancing over them as if it was like a walk in the park.

Lomo Love: Croatia

2012-02-07T21:18:00.000+11:00

(All images shot by me)

You may remember my travel posts from Croatia (here and here). I thought I'd share some more photos I took with my Holga camera. I hope you like them.

Lomo Love: Iceland

2012-02-05T14:29:00.003+11:00

(Images shot by me)

I celand is like landing on a foreign planet; otherworldly, beautiful and serene. Every where you look is a photo opportunity.

Summer Where Did You Go?

2012-02-03T15:19:00.001+11:00

(Image shot by me)

Still waiting for summer to arrive, it looks as though we have had an English summer...one that lasts for 1 week, if you're lucky.

Art Inspiration: Pakayla Biehn

2012-02-03T13:00:00.000+11:00

As you know I am Holga double exposure fiend. So when I saw the above image, I couldn't get over it, it's just so beautiful. It's from the painted series You Should Care by Pakayla Biehn. So make sure you take a look.

Have a great weekend!!

Sunsets

2012-02-01T15:17:00.000+11:00

(Images shot by me)

One of my favourite things in the world is to watch sunsets.

Lauren Bush and that wedding dress

2012-01-22T13:00:00.002+11:00

I've been looking at wedding dresses, as my sister as she is currently engaged. YAY!

I stumbled upon the above of Lauren Bush's by Ralph Lauren. Absolutely amazing! I love the vintage western feel.

Image Source: Vogue

Hats Off

2012-01-20T14:54:00.000+11:00

(Image shot by me)

"I've been thrown a wicked curve ball, shake up and come out on top".

Have a great weekend!!

B E A R

2012-01-18T18:55:00.000+11:00

(Images shot by me)

Meet BEAR fresh from his first bath, my boyfriend's new family puppy. So cheeky and cute, full of energy yet naps a lot. He is the puppy I never had as a child.

Outpost

2012-01-14T08:00:00.002+11:00

Here are some photos I took from OUTPOST. It was the first time I went to Cockatoo Island, it's quite amazing really, very industrial and bare. You can also camp there, which I didn't know. I might do that one day. Any how, there was an interesting personal collection of Banksy art, which was one of the reasons I went. It was good to see David Choe's work too. I have an illustration of his on my wall, I got it from the cover of Vice magazine that I ripped out.

MiH Jeans

2012-01-12T10:00:00.000+11:00

I can't get these looks out of my head! Classic and beautiful, with a French chicness to it. Perfect for summer or fall.

Images via Vanessa Jackman

Skate and Shoes

2012-01-10T15:56:00.000+11:00

(Photos shot by me)

I took these images during Outpost last November- December. It was lovely to see Cockatoo Island transformed into an art space celebrating street art. If you've been following my blog for a long time, you'll know that street art is one of my favourite forms.

The top photo was taken in the learn to skate area for kids. It was so cute to see little ones on decks, you could see a fearless determination on their faces, a trait that sadly, we sometimes lose in jaded adultness.

That's what I love about children, their frankness and fearlessness. The last photo was taken on the ferry back to Circular Quay, the best way to see the harbour and to be sprayed by sea water while waves crash on the boat.

James Jean OVM Jewellry

2012-01-10T01:53:00.000+11:00

A small collection called 'Drip'by James Jean. It reminds me of dripping candle wax down my fingers and arms as a child. Quite beautiful actually.

Visit James Jean: (images via) OVM LOVE & http://www.jamesjean.com

Thoughts....

2012-01-06T14:19:00.000+11:00

Adieu 2011

2011-12-31T16:47:00.000+11:00

Image shot by me, Berlin 2010.

The folks of Sydney are getting ready for NYE festivities, while I sit here and reflect on the year that will soon be behind us.

It was a so so year for me. That saw a lot of my old flat mates from London move back to Sydney. A welcome relief as we remenisce a lot about the past. Re-adjusting to life was hard as I would go off to oh so vivd reveries of 2009 and 2010. Spending pretty much every day with my best friend Anna, was the best thing on earth. We concocted new projects to pursue which will hopefully take off in 2012, God willing. Seeing a cherished friend V, always awakens my soul. Her ability to inspire people is out of this world. Growth in all sense of the word is something I always learn from her.

So growth will be my theme for 2012.

2011, I bid you Adieu.

Pop Your Collar

2011-12-30T13:23:00.000+11:00

Peter Pan collars are my favourite, because it reminds me of little girl dresses I use to wear when I was a wee child, heck I still wear them now. My style is dictated by my mood, sometimes I'll walk out looking like a 5 year old child or a 70s rock and roll groupie wannabe or a hobo.

My mother gave me (I actually stole it) a white lace cotton bib shirt she has had since she was 17. She told me she use to wear it when she was pregnant with my sister and I. The bib part looks like a massive collar gone wrong, but I love it anyway. I rarely wear it, as it is quite delicate and the bib lace is fraying a little at the seams. And I'm also a total grub when I eat, I manage to spill food and drinks al over me. White clothing + food + me don't go hand in hand. However, I'm thinking of wearing it tonight or possibly NYE.

Collars have been on my mind lately, so much so I'm thinking of doing a DIY collar project in the new year. Hopefully it turns out well.

Image source: wishwishwish.net & your only black swan

Nettie Kent Jewelry

2011-12-21T09:14:00.000+11:00

Nettie Kent's beautiful jewellery. The collection is called Siren.

All images via Nettie Kent Jewelry

Lomo Love: Pisa and Cinque Terra

2011-12-19T14:12:00.000+11:00

Pisa and Riomaggiore/ Cinque Terra, October 2009.

We stopped over in Pisa for a few hours, en route to Cinque Terra. Pisa, a university town. Rich in history and houses one of the most famous landmarks in the world. I remember it being stinking hot, coupled with our jumping shots in front of the leaning tower. We weren't in Pisa for long, as we needed to board a train for the epic and beautiful Cinque Terra. Riomaggiore, that was were we needed to go. But as language barriers have it, we were utterly lost. We hoped on the wrong train. The very nice ticket conductor saved us, and led us on our way.

Riomaggiore is one of the five coastal towns that make Cinque Terre. The others include Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia and Manarola. These towns are built on rugged steep cliffs, with beautiful coloured terraces over looking the ocean. It really is a site to see and I highly recommend going there. I felt like I was stuck in a time warp. There were no corporate fast food chains in site. All the towns had delicious local restaurants and produce. You can also hike to each town which is about 1-2hours long, if you take it slow. I recommend that you wear proper shoes as the area is quite rugged with steep descents and quite a bit of stairs to climb.

The photo above was taken at the highest look out point in Riomaggiore. It took my friends and I, 30 or so minutes to get up there. It was definitely worth it, as it over looked the remaining towns.

One memory I wont forget is watching a sea storm at night in Riomaggiore. The flashes of lightening out at sea and the still summer air will stay with me forever.

All images shot by me.

PS you can have a look at more travel photos on my sisters blog: here, here and here.

Dear Photograph

2011-12-19T12:49:00.000+11:00

Quite possibly the best tumblr I've seen to date, I can't stop looking through the archives, each photo and memory is unique, very creative and just damn beautiful.
I remember seeing this concept at a gallery I once visited, but instead of pictures, it was illustrations.

I take my hat off to the creator of Dear Photograph, you my friend are awesome.

All images from Dear Photograph.

Ovate: Nine Worlds 2011 Collection

2011-12-13T17:30:00.000+11:00

These are my top favourites from OVATE. Perfect pieces for fall. I love the dark elements of the styling and design. The knit wear is what got me. The editorial is quite rad too, I might post them up later in the week also. Check them out: OVATE

All images via OVATE

Lomo Love: Holga Euro Trip

2011-12-11T22:13:00.000+11:00

So, I've finally developed 22 rolls of film from my time living in London for a year and half + travelling around Europe in between. I know, it's taken me a while! So you'll be seeing a lot of Holga posts in the next weeks and possibly months. So to kick start this bad boy I leave you with an image from London, where my Euro journey started.

The Love Wall was situated on Exmouth Market, two blocks down from where I lived. Unfortunately it ceases to exist, as it was a construction site that locals converted to a wall of written love messages. My sister and I stumbled upon this little landmark on our weekly sojourns to get to know our new neighbourhood. Exmouth Market has daily food stalls, cute little kitch stores, fashion boutiques, a rad independent bookstore and one of the best tattoo parlours in town called The Family Business, where my room mate got his tattoos done. I miss my visits to this small laneway. It's one of those little gems that really make your day. I think we should start a 'Love Wall Revolution' and create more of these murals, who's in?

Minami Haynes: Halfwaycrook

2011-12-07T14:39:00.002+11:00

I really love these photos by Minami Haynes of Halfwaycrook. A personal photo journal of what she and
her friends get up to in Hawaii. It's like flipping through a scrapbook you've found in a park, and not
wanting to hand it in to the owner, because the images are beautiful.

It's refreshing to see these types of images of Hawaii, not your cliche tourist trap pictures. But a raw
selection of life. These photos should be published in Monster Children magazine or even Vice.

Image Source: Halfwaycrook

Oracle Fox

2011-12-05T12:11:00.001+11:00

Super babe.

Mandy Shadforth of Oracle Fox

Image source: Oracle Fox

The Eleventh Hour

2011-12-03T12:10:00.000+11:00

The light in these photos are beautiful! And Rachel Rutt looks amazing.

image source: the eleventh hour

Copacobana

2011-11-30T17:00:00.000+11:00

OK, this is where I was hiding out with my London posse, Copacobana. It is hands down, the best
beach house I have stayed in. 3 stories with a massive balcony overlooking the beach. We saw
a pod of whales from the balcony which was amazing. I also found myself longboarding around the
house, there was just so much space! Beach, BBQ, drinks, laughs and all round lazing about. A
perfect weekend away.

Photos by my sister

Girl Crush: Gia Coppola

2011-11-30T16:45:00.000+11:00

Sofia's niece, Gia, who is a film maker too. Awesome runs in their genes. She also

has rad style and actually sort of reminds me of Alexa Chung.

Image source: Google, Whetherly Lookbook.

Alexa Chung x British Fashion Awards 2011

2011-11-30T14:31:00.002+11:00

I am in love with this Christopher Kane dress, Alexa looks amazing in it!

Image source: Studded Hearts

ZARA

2011-11-25T14:41:00.000+11:00

I really like these looks by Zara TRF. It's quite appropriate for Sydney's rainy weather, quite ironic
considering we are coming into summer. It feels like winter again, which I'm actually grateful for.

Have a great weekend.

Lucy Chadwick · A Selby film for ZARA

2011-11-18T15:36:00.001+11:00

Lovely house, simple and chic.... Just like Zara.

So tonight, I shall be heading up the coast with my London posse. We hired a beach house
for the weekend, how appropriate as it will be 30 degrees tomorrow. Lazy beach days, BBQ,
surfing and beer. It should be good.

Have a great weekend!

Rome: Part 2

2011-11-10T13:27:00.002+11:00

If you love gellato, San Crispino will change your life. I still remember the taste clearly one year on.
Hands down, the best gellato I've had. Tim and I bought melon and fig, and the looks on our faces
was something else, when our taste buds went into over drive. The taste was so pure and a complete
replica of the original. Still blows my mind when I think about it.

The Trevi Fountain was beautiful, if you can get past the enormous crowds, you're winning.
Stone sculptures are Tim and I's favourite art forms, when you look at the anatomy it is to the T perfect.
It really is amazing that artists can make such beautiful creations like this, how can you not appreciate it?

I always love seeing city skylines, I love the birds eye view you get, where people look minuscule and
the breathing buzzing life form of the town, that's reminiscent of a ant farm.

All images shot by me.

Scotch and Soda

2011-11-08T12:35:00.000+11:00

I'm really digging these looks by Scotch and Soda. It's not very weather appropriate for Sydney

as we are coming into summer. Wishing it was Fall/ Winter right now.

Image Sourc: Because I'm Addicted and Scotch&Soda

Tim's Tattoos: Day of the Dead Skull

2011-11-06T09:07:00.001+11:00

This is my one of my favourite tattoos that my boyf has. He actually got it done for
free, at the time he was a personal trainer, and his tattoo artist asked for an exercise
plan in exchange for ink. Good bartering system if you ask me!

This Day of the Dead Skull was based off an image that Tim illustrated. But as most
hand drawn art goes, it doesn't translate well sometimes to tattoos. So it was slightly
modified, and it absolutely perfect.

All images shot by me

Rome: Part 1

2011-11-05T09:14:00.001+11:00

I was going through my digital camera and stumbled upon my photo's from Rome.
I remember I went there with Tim in July 2010, in the peak of summer. And it was
a scorcher indeed. We kept on refilling our water bottles from the water fountains
littered around the city. I kid you not, we drank about 5 litres and we didn't go to
the toilet because we just sweated it all out.

We stayed at a sweet bed and breakfast, where the lady who owned it kept saying 'prego'.
It had those old school lifts and staircases that you see in 1930s old Hollywood and European
films. The colosseum was three blocks down from where we were, and is quite possibly the
most amazing structure I've seen in my life. It was quite surreal to visit a place that I
remember studying in history class.

What I love about Rome is it's old city feel. It may come across dirty to some, but that's
what I like about it, that and the old ruins and Vatican City. Vatican City is amazing, Tim
pointed out a Swiss Guard that looked like Matt Damon, my heart started to palpitate.
St Peter's Basilica is something else, I felt like a tiny ant compared to the ultra high ceilings/
domes and marble statues of Popes and Saints. You would see priests walking around and then
in a flash disappear in one of the statues/ columns, as there were secret passage ways that lead
underground. Subsequently, my camera died in the Basilica which I was bummed about.

We entered the underground crypt where all the Popes are buried. That was supremely surreal.
I was so emotional when I saw Pope John Paul II burial, there was a crowd hovered in prayer,
it was a beautiful and touching sight, as he was the people's Pope and a champion of the youth.
What I also couldn't believe was seeing St Peter's crypt. That was definitely an out of body
experience, one of the last person to be in Jesus' human presence, one of the twelve apostles and
the first Bishop of Rome. Being Catholic, it was a humbling experience visiting the Vatican City,
one I won't forget. The Sistine Chapel was amazing too, Michelangelo is seriously a genius. Tim
and I were in there for about an hour.

I have another batch of photos to post later.

Have a great weekend!

Bill Cunningham New York

2011-11-04T17:03:00.000+11:00

I watched this on Wednesday night, courtesy of Russh Magazine's premier at Palace Verona
in Paddington. Thanks Russh!

Bill is the most hard working, inspirational and down to earth man. I have so much respect for
him as a person and his work ethic. I love that he loves fashion, but doesn't let it rule his life, or
the trappings of the industry "if you dont take the money, they can't tell you what to do". He loves
clothes, and this is evident in the photos he takes for The New York Times.

The fact that he is in his 80s and is running around New York and all the major fashion weeks
is a testament to his dedication. He would often say (this is) "pleasure not work", now, how many
people can profess that about their jobs. He always smiles when he shoots on the streets or the
runway, you can tell he immersed in the beauty that he sees, a curated eye. I love that he still uses
film, such a rarity.

I wish I can find an excerpt of his speech for his lifetime achievement award in the arts in Paris.
It basically sums up his career. I laughed when he said "I'm not interested in celebrities and their free
dresses, I'm interested in clothes" and my eyes welted up, when he choked up towards the end of his
speech and said "if you seek beauty you will find it".

I really hope I see and meet him when I'm in New York next year.

Bill, you are an amazing man.

Open Day: Sydney Opera House

2011-10-28T14:01:00.001+11:00

A few weeks back SOH had an open day, which a few friends and I went to. It was such a perfect day, sunny Sydney was in full effect.

I forget how beautiful the building is, amazing really. I like the foyers where you can see the skeletal
industrial cement ceiling mixed with wood, such a contrast to the tiled patterned exterior.

I just about died when I saw a mother take a photo of her son via her ipad, too funny.

All photos shot by me

Unscripted

2011-10-26T21:46:00.000+11:00

Right, I'm so excited to announce my friend's first book, Unscripted.

Vicky was in Sydney not long ago, when she told me the news I was and STILL super PROUD of her.
I wanted to tell everyone I know about the news, but for obvious reasons I had to wait.
She described how the book cover would be, and it is exactly how I pictured it in my mind.

It will be coming out in December in all Fully Booked branches. I really can't wait to get my hands on a
copy, and I hope that they ship to Australia!

Some links to check out
* The Dollhouse
* Vicky's Blog
* Sarah's Blog

Safilo New Season Eyewear Media Showings

2011-10-26T20:04:00.002+11:00

Yesterday I was invited to view the latest eyewear collections from Armani Exchange, BOSS- Hugo Boss,
Boss Orange, Carrera, Dior, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs.

It was interesting to see what is coming out in the market. The shapes and styles that caught my eye were
non conventional, which took me by surprise as it's not the type of sunnies I would go for. I was drawn purely by the design.
The sunglasses I found most impressive were from Marc by Marc Jacobs: red circular tortoise shell,
which reminded me of bitten apples. Emporio Armani: thick circular frames with a sort of beige/brown
stripe through the dark brown body. Emporio Armani: cat eye like velvet sunglasses, yes velvet, I thought that was quite different to the normal plastic or metal body. Emporio Armani: multi coloured sunglasses, the shape was amazing, circular like Mickey Mouse ears, transparent and space age like. Dior: retro circular sunglasses that remind me of ginger bread men eyes. Hugo Boss: retro cat eye frames and vintage circlular thick framed glasses.

I find it amazing how luxury brands influence the mass market chain stores, this was evident later in the day when I went into Sportsgirl and saw pretty much a replica of Hugo Boss' circular thick framed glasses.

I'd like to thank Skye of Trish Nicol Agency for the invitation, as well as Thomas and Mel of Safilo, it was
lovely meeting you!

All images shot by me.

Repetition and Books

2011-10-24T16:56:00.000+11:00

Images shot by me

Bella-Ligero

2011-10-21T16:35:00.001+11:00

This is my mates tumblr page BELLA-LIGERO. So go and check it out, I promise you wont be disappointed!

The Kills - Blood Pressures Short Film

2011-10-14T18:41:00.000+11:00

I absolutely love these guys. I really love their sound, rock and all roll. It always quite interesting
to see how musicians create albums, their inspirations and so on.

Phoenix: From a Mess to the Masses

2011-10-12T14:04:00.003+11:00

From a Mess to the Masses - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix from Voluume on Vimeo.

I really can't wait for this doco about Phoenix during their Wolfgang Amadeus album world tour.

I was lucky enough to watch their Wolfgang Amadeus show, with my sis, at Brixton Academy in London.
I remember I couldn't wait to clock off at work. That feeling of excitement; butterflies and anxiousness
mixed with adrenalin. They were amazing live. The light show complemented the sound and ambience.
It's rare for a band to sound super crisp live, and I'm not surprised Phoenix sounded so exceptional.
They are better than amazing.

Jádore.

Tati Cotliar by Jason Kibbler for Twin #5

2011-10-08T16:40:00.000+11:00

I'm really digging this editorial for Twin. There's a young love, rock and roll vibe to it.

Source: Fashion Gone Rogue

I Love Born To Be Wild

2011-10-05T09:10:00.000+11:00

Another amazing blog iloveborntobewild.blogspot.com It has a 60s / 70s aesthetic that I can't get enough of!

I've just spent the last hour reading every entry. If she ever collaborated with Oracle Fox, they would make
an amazing love child of a collab.

Woodstock

2011-10-04T21:07:00.000+11:00

This is my favourite image from Woodstock 1969. I'm not too sure who took this, so if you know
hit me up. Whoever photographed this girl, captured the perfect moment. Carefree, into the music,
fag in hand and on the shoulders on, perhaps, her man. It's f*cking beautiful.

What I love about the 60s and 70s is not only the amazing music that came out of that era, but also
the social changes that were going on during that time.

Russh Magazine x Summer Snaps Part 2

2011-09-30T14:16:00.001+10:00

As part of Russh Magazine x Summer Snaps Competition, you win a Somdays Lovin x Oracle Fox
collab Tee. I received this bad boy in the mail yesterday. I was so excited! The print is really rad and
the t-shirt is super soft, the kind that you've washed and loved for years. This will defo be my summer
staple.

Thank you to Russh magazine, Somedays Lovin and Oracle Fox!

All images photographed by me

New Music: Friends- I'm his Girl

2011-09-28T12:28:00.000+10:00

Photography Inspiration: Hells Angels

2011-09-26T17:14:00.000+10:00

I've just started to watch the TV show Sons of Anarchy. So at the moment all things biker

related is what's inspiring me right now. I found these images of Hells Angels via tumblr and

LIFE.com and they are quite beautiful. Outlaws they may be, but I think these images capture

a raw humanity.

Image source LIFE

Fashion Inspiration: Outlaw

2011-09-26T16:46:00.000+10:00

Image Source:

terry tsiolis for muse

jason lee for qvest-41

philip-riches

One of my dreams....

2011-09-24T15:00:00.000+10:00

To be a rockstar.....

Runway TV Asia

2011-09-24T11:23:00.000+10:00

I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to watch this show. For all the lucky people in the
Philippines, you won't have problems. Hopefully V can supply me with bootleg copies when she
is in town!

Herrera women kicking arse and taking names!

Russh Magazine x Summer Snaps

2011-09-19T20:24:00.002+10:00

Summer Snaps by Maria Cruz, originally uploaded by raverria.

I'm so freaking happy right now! I tell you why....

My picture is featured in RUSSH MAGAZINE's FB page, as one of their favourites in their Summer
Snaps album.

I've been banging on about it to my boyfriend, I think he's sick of it...

But I'm so excited because I absolutely love Russh magazine.... I've been collecting their mag since the
start of their inception. My image may not be in their pages, but the fact that it's on their FB page makes me
so happy. I actually made it a goal to be featured by them a few years ago, and it's happened. I'm very
grateful right now.

Their magazine has an effect on my photography, so I guess it's come full circle.

If your wondering the image is taken in La Union Beach, Philippines.

Visit Russh's FB page to see all their favourite, click here!

Outfit Inspiration: Trench Coat

2011-09-16T17:00:00.001+10:00

I'm really diggin this outfit. Such a simple denim cutoff and t-shirt combo, But the trench coat

definitely takes it to another level.

I think it's a perfect look for Sydney's Winter/ Spring transitional period.

Image source: http://philltaylorblog.blogspot.com/

Silver Snuff

2011-09-14T16:11:00.000+10:00

I bought this bad boy at Salvation Army for $1, yes you read right $1. I plan to turn
it into a necklace.

Snuff cases are very interesting items. I remember seeing beautiful 17th Century silver lockets/
snuff cases at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. I was always tempted to break the
glass cases they were in, and steal them. Clearly I didn't go ahead with that plan.

I'm so excited about this $1 find, I am the queen of thrift shopping!

Image Soure: Photos shot by me

Life Lately

2011-09-14T15:49:00.001+10:00

Tea seems to be the drink of choice during cloudy and cold days. My mum has lovely tea sets,
so I thought I'd take them out for a spin.
Head down to David Jones, they have amazing floral arrangements on the ground floor for
their Floriography exhibition. Too beautiful it hurts. I visited the Art Gallery of NSW again.
JW Waterhouse's paintings always blow me away, I've been a fan of his work for a long
time. I think I was staring at his Mariamne oil painting for 30 minutes, I was in a trance really.
It's amazing how artist's, Like JW, can get the details so perfect.

Image Source: Photos shot by me

Shake on it

2011-09-11T14:08:00.000+10:00

I absolutely hate it when I first meet someone, and they give me a dead handshake. That is in my top 5 things

I hate. So if you ever meet me, give me a firm hand shake.

How good is this illustration (Illustration by Ted Slampyak). I saw it on my new favourite blog called

The Art of Manliness: Reviving the lost art of manliness.

So sisters, if you want your man to be more of a gentlemen or to be more manly direct them to that rad blog.

Yesteryear

2011-09-09T14:11:00.000+10:00

It's weird to think that I've been back in Oz for a year now. I realised that I rarely posted while I was away,

especially of the trips around Europa. I should have been more diligent in writing on this blog. With hindsight
and nostalgia in mind, the next set of posts will be just about that. Also, I really need to get my sh*t together
and get my film developed from my Holga camera. I'm really curious to see what photos I've taken and I
hope my shaky photography hands didn't ruin all the shots, here's hoping.

Also, HAPPY SPRING TIME!

Image source http://emersonmerrick.blogspot.com/

Ebay Store: Felt and Maybel Vintage

2011-08-25T20:34:00.000+10:00

Another great ebay store Felt and Maybel Vintage:

Tumblr page click here.

Photographer Love: Cass Bird

2011-08-12T13:13:00.002+10:00

"If you're not living on the edge then you're taking up too much room"

I've always been a fan of her photography. Rough, rugged and raw, youthfulness and
intimacy resonates through her images. It's like looking through a friends personal
photo album.

Check her site out http://www.cassbird.com/

All images by Cass Bird

Him

2011-08-12T01:29:00.003+10:00

I don't talk about him often, even though this is a personal blog, I don't get too personal. But I'll make an

exception, because we've been together for 8 years. He knows me inside out, knows when I'm
bullshitting, can tell when I lie. A typical Tauren; calm, quite, practical, stability is his thing.
I am a dreamer, in la la land and he is a man with a plan. And a bloke with luck on his side.
I'm glad I was able to travel with Tim, we experienced life and the world. I remember writing a travel
contract when we were 20, around the world type of affair. And that we did, even though it
was 5 years in the making. The above photo was taken in Angel, London, where we used to live.
They say travelling and living with your partner makes of breaks you. My time spent in London and
Europe is where I learnt how strong and awesome our relationship is.

Outside IN: The story of Art in the Streets

2011-08-12T00:19:00.002+10:00

OUTSIDE IN Movie Trailer: The Story of Art in the Streets from Levi's Film Workshop on Vimeo.

Write On

2011-08-12T00:08:00.001+10:00

I've always admired great writers; authors, playwrights, rappers, poets even bloggers. To be able to express
themselves in that medium is truly beautiful. There's a rawness and honesty in what they are able to
communicate through words.
Writing is a skill I have yet to master. I've never been the best writer, maybe average? It's because I'm a
visual person. I respond better to visual stimuli, that's why this blog is image heavy. It's why I love
photography, illustration and art. It's why I love to read.

Who knows, one day I may write a book. Or publish a photography book ;)

29 Ways To Stay Creative

2011-08-11T22:44:00.000+10:00

29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.

Cradle Mountain

2011-08-08T21:49:00.000+10:00

This is where I've been hiding out the last couple of days. Cradle Mountain in Tasmania.
Massive picture post, I know. But everywhere you turn is a Kodak moment. I felt
like I was in Lord of The Rings, Frodo Baggins styles.

It's a freaking amazing place. Snow cap mountains, trekking to your hearts content, amazing
views, wildlife and great food.

Image source: photos shot by me

Ebay Store: Thriftwares

2011-08-03T14:03:00.000+10:00

Another amazing ebay store Thriftwares. I particularly like the item below.

Coral

2011-08-01T21:05:00.000+10:00

Sydney winter weather is amazing at the moment; blue skies and 23 degrees. Yes, quite warm isn't it.

All this sun is bringing the shade Coral to mind, as it reminds me of summer.... and bike riding around

Paris. It's a beautiful colour and one of my favourites. I reckon I'll whip this shade out this week and

break away from my normal black, white and grey uniform.

Image source 1) The Sartorialist. 2) Fashion Zen. 3) 5 inch and up

My cousin's wedding

2011-07-30T12:12:00.000+10:00

This is long over due! My cousin, Mayette, had an amazing wedding in Melbourne in March 2011.
Which my tribe of a family attended, we basically occupied the whole plane. She had the most amazing
dress (I still haven't got over it) that was custom made, she had to get the pleats chemically done.
She married in two churches and the reception was held at a boat house. Pretty awesome if you ask me.
My cousin, sister and I were the bridesmaids. We all couldn't help get tearing as she walked down the
aisle. She has gone through a lot in her life and I was proud and happy to witness a beautiful celebration
of honor and love that she and her husband deserve.

Good Food Crap Drawing

2011-07-28T20:28:00.000+10:00

These images are from my friends blog. It's pure radness.

Quite fitting really, as she use to work for Australian Gourmet Traveller as the Head Designer of the
magazine. She is our go to girl for restaurant referrals and an all round foodie. She moved to New York
with her man at the beginning of the year, which I'm really proud of because it was one of her goals.
Anna is one of the coolest people that you'll ever meet. You know those type of girls that are
just laid back, has rad style and nonchalantly zen. That's her.

So check out her tumblr, Good Food Crap Drawing, and follow her food travels around NYC.

See you in...

2011-07-22T21:41:00.000+10:00

Yep, it's been booked for April 2012. A long way away but I'm excited for it regardless.
The boy and I booked all our accommodation in Japan last night. On the last leg of the
trip we will meet with my cousin, his gf, my sister and her bf in NYC.
I also hope to meet up with my mates in Japan and New York, fingers cross our stars align.

So if you have any travel tips, must see/ do/ eat... hit me up!

Image source: 1) lilian liem 2) Google

oohh she's only 17

2011-07-22T21:02:00.000+10:00

Photographs by Jeannine Tan of ppppapertissue. I've been seeing her photos on the blogoshpere
of late. So I was curious to see her body of work. And how amazing it is indeed and she is only 17.
There is a dark hue in her images that I respond to. Somewhat pensive, haunting and beautiful at the
same time, wake walking in a lucid reality.

Image source: ppppapertissue

Cobalt

2011-07-14T16:24:00.001+10:00

I particulary like the blue and blush combo. Both colours seamlessly compliment each other. No?

Blush

2011-07-14T03:30:00.001+10:00

I dont think I'll ever get tired of this colour.

Dog Lovin'

2011-07-12T04:00:00.000+10:00

Every time I see really cute dogs, I can't help but coo.

Image shot by me

The Ballad of John & Yoko: Falling In Love by Ethan Russell

2011-07-10T21:14:00.001+10:00

“Anybody who claims to have some interest in me as an individual artist, or even as part of The Beatles,
has absolutely misunderstood everything I ever said if they can’t see why I’m with Yoko…. If they can’t
see that, they don’t see anything. “ - John Lennon

Not too long ago in May/June, Blender Gallery had a photo exhibition of John and Yoko by Ethan Russell.

You can see the intensity of their relationship on stills. It's quite remarkable and in a way, aspirational.

It's rare to see that kind of love; beautiful, mind, body, soul consuming love. I'll always be intrigued by
their relationship, the stuff that legends and icons are made of.

Click here to visit Blender Gallery's website.

Images shot by me

Indie Cult Vintage

2011-06-29T15:23:00.001+10:00

This chic has the raddest ebay store EVER!

Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 Menswear

2011-06-29T07:00:00.000+10:00

I like the preppy look of these pieces. Not only are the clothes hot, so are the boys modelling
them, major eye candy.

All images from style.com

Lanvin Spring 2012 Menswear

2011-06-29T03:00:00.000+10:00

Really digging theses pieces from Lanvin Spring 2012....I think it's more to do with that fact
that girls call pull off the looks as well...

Valley Girl

2011-06-27T16:00:00.000+10:00

Quite surprised at how much I'm digging VG's campaign shots. Maybe because
I'm currently thinking of fur and turbans.

Image Source: Valley Girl

Christeric

2011-06-26T18:19:00.000+10:00

Christeric's Masonic vintage secret ball charm is amazing!

Elle Fanning

2011-06-10T08:46:00.000+10:00

Super Cute and in Super 8, a film which I really want to go and see. I feel as though
the trailer gives off an E.T vibe. Might be the E.T of this generation.... we'll see.

Image source BlackBook

Art Love: Andrew Sullivan

2011-06-06T17:00:00.000+10:00

Art work by Andrew Sullivan.
He will be showing at Flinders Street Galleryon the 7th of June. Click here for details

I love skull artworks!

Knit wit

2011-06-06T03:06:00.000+10:00

Continuing on with the knitted theme. Some eye candy inspiration. Sydney's cold front
is inspiring these types of posts.

Image 1. Sallie Romance. 2 &3 Fashiontoast. 4. Streetpeeper

Winter warmers

2011-06-05T22:48:00.000+10:00

Lovely winter warmers. I finally got up the courage to head down to Zara and
came out with this bad boy. It was one of those impulse purchases.

Zara is totally manic, I think Tim and I were in there for a total of 10 minutes.
It reminds me of Topshop in London, where you walk in and want to get the hell
out of there because it's so hectic. Don't get me wrong, I love both places, but I'd rather
it be a pleasant shopping experience.
I have to say Zara is pretty awesome, the mania still hasn't died down and people still line up
to get in. Here's a tip, enter from Men's or Children's wear... no queues.
I wonder what the Zara effect will have on Melbourne....

Images shot by me

2011-06-04T18:30:00.000+10:00

My friend and I decided to go to the Art Gallery of NSW to see the new Contemporary
Art floor a few weeks back. The above was my favourite piece by artist Ugo Rondinone.
You really have to go there and experience it. There were speakers in the glass with a
looped conversation representing miscommunication. The vibe of the work was quite unsettling,
it felt voyeuristic in a way. I felt quite isolated in the space even though there were people
walking in and out of the room to see the piece. Which I guess is what you are suppose to feel,
as the artist deals with themes of isolation and disenchantment.

I'm really drawn to art that deals with themes of lonliness, hurt and death. I like the darkness of those
types of subject matter.

Images shot by me
pieces.

Silverchair

2011-06-04T09:53:00.000+10:00

Tomorrow by Silverchair.
A classic, from their first album Frog Stomp. I was in the 6th grade when
this album came out. One of the best Aussie bands to ever come out.

Friday's Inspiration

2011-06-03T17:00:00.025+10:00

Collars, denim cut offs + white shirts, pretty dresses, Rapunzel hair, lace skirts,
tweed jackets, skull face, fish tail maxi and McQueen shoes ♥

Black and white images always evokes the right type of emotions for me; beauty.

If your free on Sunday, head down to my mate, Moy's, photography exhibition.
It's called "The light in me honors the light in you". She recently went to India
and is showcasing the images she took there. Details are:

Sunday 5 June 2011
3pm - 6:30pm
Prescott Architects Gallery
Unit 9, No. 37 Nicholson Street
East Balmain

You all should come down, look at the photo's and say yo! Support local artists :)

Outre Gallery

2011-05-29T22:58:00.000+10:00

I haven't been to this Gallery in years. So much so I didn't realise that they relocated
to Crown St. The space is two stories and pretty freaken rad.
They have new Kozyndan peices too. The above is their new piece 3K for the original,
or was it 6k? I can't remember. 'Tossed' is the name.
It was pretty amazing. Photos of paintings never really does it justice, seeing it in the flesh
is always better. Very intricate, subtle, beautiful strokes and curves of pastel colours.
Waves, just like skulls and gypsy head illustrations, makes me hyperventilate with happiness.

Visit Outre's website here.

Image source: Tossed by Kozyndan

Lust for Life

2011-05-29T02:30:00.002+10:00

I never forget a blog or a face . My only down fall is that I forget to check blogs
on a regular basis because I read too many. That's what happened with Lust for Life,
I need to keep tabs on this girl.
marina siero owns one rad blog. She gave me some travel advice when I was
heading to Spain. I love her images and posts, a sort of carefree rock and roll life.
All I need to do is brush up and learn Spanish and keep checking fr new posts.

Go visit her and say Hola!
Click here

ps all images from her blog.

Felt and Maybel

2011-05-28T05:33:00.002+10:00

Tumblr, how awesome is it. You can spend hours looking at random images.

Image source: Felt and Maybel

VICTORIA TÖRNEGREN

2011-05-27T06:09:00.002+10:00

I've always been a fan of this Victoria's style. The first time I saw her blog was
via Knighttcat.

Image source: VICTORIA TÖRNEGREN

Pics from the past

2011-05-25T04:00:00.003+10:00

Going through some old pics.. Outside StolenSpace Gallery off Brick Lane in London.

Art Love: Flutter Lyon

2011-05-20T22:16:00.000+10:00

Flutter Flyon: AudioVisual Splendour Maker

Law of attraction is a funny thing. For the last couple months I've been thinking about Rorschach
test as art work. I've been meaning to buy an VAPD for a while to actually create my own diary of
Rorschach art.

So anyway, I was in the car with my sister a few days ago and we went past a studio that had the
Rorschach type of art. I almost fainted at the pure awesomeness of the artwork. It's really inspiring
to see that kind of work. I like the dark elements of it, blotchy symmetry.

Image and video Source: Flutter Lyon

More Details (info from her website):

140 Regent Street
Redfern
Sydney Australia

Opening hours
Tues – Sat
12 – 6pm
Or by appointment

*Flutter is generally in the studio at these times but is sometimes in and out for meetings, rehearsals etc

Please call 0404 282 957 if you would like to make a specific time to visit the space

Cara Delevingne

2011-05-18T23:31:00.000+10:00

Cara Delevingne.

I remember seeing this pretty bird's face on ASOS. She has the kind of beauty where you
can't stop looking at her.

Images source: Google

Nude

2011-05-16T11:49:00.017+10:00

Really digging nude right now and the casual style of each outfit. I've always been a fan

of British birds Lily Donaldson and Rosie Huntington-Whitely.

Status Magazine

2011-05-04T21:58:00.000+10:00

This cover is pretty rad I must say. Status Magazine has come a long way. I remember the first time
Miss V showed me the media kit 3 or 4 months before its maiden issue. I remember thinking "f*ck it's
going to be off the chain". And I was right.
It was a bi- monthly magazine, but now it's monthly. *High Five* all round. I remember when I was in
Colette in Paris, I remember seeing one of their issues my mind was yelling "HECK YES!!".
World's away in Europe, hailing from illa Manila, stocked in one of the most amazing stores in the
world....where it belongs.

Check em out:
Status Magazine

Elle France

2011-05-04T21:29:00.002+10:00

Beautiful splashes of eye shadow colour.
I've always been a fan of beauty editorials.

Been out of the blogging game of late. But I'm back now.
Image Source: Elle France, March 2011

Word

2011-04-03T20:52:00.000+10:00

Hip Hop was introduced to me by my sister and cousins when I was in primary school.
Rock and indie has always been my first music genre love. In the earlier stages of listening to
hip hop, I always had a hard time listening to it, I thought that the majority of what's
said is cash, money, car, hoes. When I was 13 I had a massive debate with my cousin about it.
Obviously, the aforementioned is not rapped all the time.

The two songs below are really amazing. They like many others, are the reasons why I still listen
to it. It reminds me of the listening to spoken word at Troy Bar in London.

I respect Hip Hop, because at it's core, it's about truth.

JetBlackHeart

2011-04-03T19:23:00.000+10:00

So I'm currently addicted to Jetblackheart.
She posts such an array of images that satisfies my visual needs.

On another note. I shall be posting a few pics of my time in Melbourne about a
month ago, I was there for my cousins wedding. My first trip since I got back from
abroad.

There are interesting things coming up which I am excited for, took some photo's yesterday
and I can't wait to post them.

Image source: Jetblackheart

Streetstyle

2011-03-20T21:33:00.000+11:00

Enjoying these particular looks.

Images: Stockholm Streetstyle, Jetblackheart.

Ronac Art Center

2011-03-13T11:20:00.002+11:00

RONAC ART CENTER from WYD Productions on Vimeo.

So much good sh*t is happening in Manila right now. I wish I was there, to breath in all the creative
air, to feel my lungs fill up and let that oxygen scurry through my veins.
I always knew that this type of centre would emerge. It was waiting in the wings and when the time
was right, it exploded onto the scene. And rightly so, a hub for local creatives to run amok and do
what they do best.

10 lessons for young designers.

2011-02-24T21:15:00.000+11:00

10 lessons for young designers
By John C Jay of Wieden+Kennedy

1: Be authentic. The most powerful asset you have is your individuality, what makes you unique.
It's time to stop listening to others on what you should do.

2: Work harder than anyone else and you will always benefit from the effort.

3: Get off the computer and connect with real people and culture. Life is visceral.

4: Constantly improve your craft. Make things with your hands. Innovation in thinking is not enough.

5: Travel as much as you can. It is a humbling and inspiring experience to learn just how much you
don't know.

6: Being original is still king, especially in this tech-driven, group-grope world.

7: Try not to work for stupid people or you'll soon become one of them.

8: Instinct and intuition are all-powerful. Learn to trust them.

9: The Golden Rule actually works. Do good.

10: If all else fails, No. 2 is the greatest competitive advantage of any career.

*Thank you Moy for sending me this, your a doll face.