maple

A lovely little surprise landed on my desk this week! I've always been a little in love with handmade soap and Maple's Oatmeal and Lavender has been a favourite for a few months now. It's been a lot of fun trying all their other fragrances (although it's very hard to open such beautiful packaging!) and they sit perfectly on my bathroom vanity along with white cherry blossoms which have just come into season.

Thank you Maple!

1, 2 & 4. Photos by me, Floral garland image unknown

feeling blue

 

 It's be an unseasonably warm winter so far. I'm loving sunlight trickling through the windows, early morning walks

followed by delicious breakfasts and dressing as though it's spring.

These are a few of the beautiful things I'm wearing and loving right now.

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim Sweater with Jacket Sleeves, Balenciaga Perfume

2. VPL Stripe B Bra, Grown Alchemist Deep Cleansing Masque

3. Gillian Tennant Printed Silk Shorts

4. Nomadic Bare Essentials Pouch

Photos by Rohan Peterson

another lover

 A little sneak peek at Lover's Spring Summer 13/14 collection, Chorus.

Expect all your favourite delicate lace pieces alongside fun animal prints (don't be afraid to mix and match!) and beautiful tints of red and blue.

1. Lover blouse & shorts

2. Lover lace dress

3. Phillip Lim sweater and Lover pants

on the weekend

Finding old references and making them new again, taking a bit of time to paint my nails and use a face mask, buying fresh flowers, keeping cosy with my favourite throws and a classic scarf and enjoying the winter sunshine. 

1. Vanessa Bruno archive lookbook, Grown hand cream

3. Isabel Marant scarf, Kate Sylvester sunglasses

in my studio

A little look at my studio space in our old apartment is now up on Sportsgirl.

Missing the natural light and beautiful garden views! Will post pictures of our new place once it's
organised and decorated (we're getting there!).

1. Sewing / getting crafty 

2. My side of the desk with a few new favourite books

3. Collage & illustration by me using images from Russh magazine

east coast

Love the new Glassons campaign shot on the East Coast and starring Petra Collins and Staz Lindes.

So looking forward to Summer and already adding the ripped skinny jeans, pocket striped dress, denim playsuit
and anorak to my new season wishlist!

on beauty

Ro and I are still settling into our new place. There has been lots of unpacking and reorganising but we're slowly getting there. I also had my first week at my new job, I'm very happy to be the designer at ELLE magazine Australia! We'll be launching our first print issue in September but in the meantime keep your eyes on elle.com.au which will go live in August.

Given all the changes that have been happening, it seemed like time to try out a few new beauty products. These are my current favourites...

From left to right: 

1. Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner 

2. Nars Pierre Hardy Nail Duo in Vertebra

3. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm

4. Aesop Rose Hair & Scalp Moisturising Masque

5. Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser

6. Maple Lavender & Oatmeal soap

7. Catbird Fleurs de Nuit Travel Candle

8. Balenciaga Eau De Parfum

9. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

10. Dermalogica Total Eye Care with SPF 15

11. Embryolisse Rich Moisturing Cream

12. Aesop Immediate Moisturise Facial Hydrosol

13. C.O. Bigelow Coconut body lotion

14. Kosmea Radiance 24/7 Youth Boost 

15. Moroccan Oil Treatment

16. Grown Vanilla & Watermelon lip balm

Image credits: Top & Bottom, Edita Vilkeviciute for Elle France April 2013, top shelf photographed by men.

past tense

Beautiful memories from Sydney Fashion Week 2013 shared with Hannah and Rachel.

Good friends, food and clothes. What more could a girl ask for!?

1. Working away on my laptop 

2 & 3. Lunch at Cornersmith in Marrickville

4. Lunch at Youeni in Surry Hills

5. Posing for a polaroid with my Celine cabas bag

6. Estelle Deve wearing her own jewellery designs

7. After the Karla Spetic show

8 & 9. At Cafe Belgenny in Surry Hills wearing my

 Tome shirt and Unif.m leather pinafore

Photos by Rachel

bigeni basics

One of my favourite collaborations to date!

My other half (and photographer of most of my posts lately), Rohan, has designed a textile print for Bigeni Basics SS 13-14.
I absolutely love the end result  - Gary's easy and wearable designs featuring a great soft denim paired with Rohan's leopard print.

1. Zimmermann man style tshirt, Isabel Marant choker, Bigeni Basics skirt, Zara heels
2. Bigeni Basics sweater and pants, Superga x The Row sneakers
3. Bigeni Basics dress, Karen Walker belt, Superga x The Row sneakers

Photos by Rohan Peterson

7 days of style

My next post for Sportgirl is now up!

I was asked to snap my outfit every day for a whole week, from days in the office to meetings
and showings and my off-duty weekend looks.

Here is a little peek at what on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Head over to Sportsgirl to see the rest!

1. Monday - Gillian Tennant shell blouse and gathered skirt, Dress Up trench, Uniform Wares watch, Petite Grand necklace, See by Chloe wedges . 

2. Tuesday - Hope Grand sweater, Acne jeans, RMK heels, Celine cabas bag.

3. Friday - Creatures of Comfort blazer, Zimmermann tshirt, Estelle Deve necklace, Dries Van Noten trousers, Celine clutch, Rachel Comey heels.  

Photos by Rohan Peterson