Friday, June 10, 2011

Red Wine & Harry

Laying on the couch, re-living the magic of the first Harry Potter movie and drinking my new favourite red wine :)







C xx

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Blah blah blah

Quick outfit post.




Cotton On Singlet, Cotton On sheer leopard print blouse, Pigeonhole necklace, Bettina Liano jeans, Zomp boots, Diva headband

I look slightly idiotic in these pics, my apologies! Still trying to work out the best poses and locales, etc. Also how to use my new camera! :)

C xx

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Me talking about fashion stuff ...

I was going through Fashion Gone Rouge the other day and stumbled upon these photos:





Credit: Sheila Marquez by David Roemer for Marie Claire Spain June 2011. For the rest of the shoot click here





Credit: Flavia de Oliveira by Marcelo Krasilcic for Elle Italia June 2011. For the rest of the shoot click here

Looking at these photos make me long for summer again ... For some unknown reason, I didn't go to the beach AT ALL this past summer and I am really regretting right now. Actually, I do know the reason why - working approx 10 hours a day, 13 days a week doesn't leave much time for beach-going!

David Roemer's photos are gorgeous. I love love LOVE a black swimsuit ... They are classic, timeless and forgiving. I think that Roemer's photos encapsulate the elegance and sexiness of a black swimsuit perfectly. The simplicity of the shots is stunning. The minimalism of the the hair and makeup, lack of accessories and simple background provide a cleanness, of which the swimsuits are the focal point. If this was Masterchef, they would be the 'hero' of the shoot!

Marcelo Krasilcic's photos, on the other hand, are a study in contrasts. While the basic elements remain the same - swimwear and a beach location - they have an entirely different feel. The hair and makeup, colourful accessories and clothing and the use of props create a photo story that just screams holiday. I love these photos for a totally different reason, they speak to me in another way. I also love the fact that of all these photos from Krasilcic have a common black or dark thread that seems to almost 'ground' the colour of the shots, giving them depth.

This is my first attempt and a sort of fashion journalism I guess. I hope it was to pretentious! :)

C xx

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Pause

Sorry again for the radio silence. My parents have been staying with us the past few days so have been occupied in keeping them occupied :) they head back to Kalbarri tomorrow, so expect regular posts starting tomorrow.

Until then, a picture if the freaking awesome dinner I made tonight:




Moroccanish lamb chops and sauce/jus whatever, potato and sweet potato mash, steamed veggies and roast tomatoes. And a very nice glass of wine :)

Cxx

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Recent purchases

These are some of my recent purchases ... I'm TRYING to save money, but keep getting sucked in by sales and deals. Oh well :)








Diva feather necklace, Diva gold bead necklace, Diva cloudy gemstone pendant on silver chain (all three for a grand total of $15 instead of $68 - yay Diva $5 sales!), Canon EOS 300d

Lee, the guy selling the camera, was nice enough to allow me to trial the camera overnight - so much fun! I have already taken a heap of pics from playing around with the different settings, but will have to wait until I pick up the connector cable tomorrow to transfer them. I still can't believe I now have a SLR. Super excited, haha!

C xx

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Up Front and Personal

So, yesterday I ventured out of the apartment for the first time in days and went into the city to spend my gift voucher. I wore:



Witchery slouchy beret, Kookai leather jacket, Cotton On cardigan, Lee jeans, belt and necklace were presents


This is the necklace that I bought from Pigeonhole. Pretty, yes? Slightly overpriced in my opinion ($55) but since I bought it with a voucher, technically it didn't cost me anything. And I think I already know what I am going to spend the remainder of my voucher on ...




Today I have the opportunity to buy a second-hand DSLR, a Canon 300d for $350. I really want a SLR, as it will really make a difference to the quality of pics on this blog, as well as for when the boy and I go overseas later this year. However, I am slightly apprehensive about buying a second-hand camera ... If anyone has any tips or suggestions, PLEASE let me know!

Cxx

Things I Actually Did Yesterday

• Texted my parents
• Did a load of washing
• Used part of my voucher, which is now extended until August. Yay!
• Sent of my resume for a holiday job
• Helped my boyfriend with his resume

Aaaaand that’s pretty much it! Haha, woops … didn’t really get much done on my list, but oh well. I got out the house which was nice, bought a new necklace, and had gelare for dinner. Definitely a win in my book!

C xx