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More Celine! I am especially fond of the box bag in yellow, I don't think I even have anything yellow in my wardrobe but it might be time to invest - I love it paired with white navy. 

On another note last week Rohan and I attended the Semi-Permanent creative conference held in Darling  Harbour. It was my first time attending the event (Rohan went to the first one 9 years ago - jealous) and it was amazing to see some local and international creatives speak such as Corey Arnold (a fisherman/photographer) and Reg Mombassa (iconic Mambo artist). I already can't wait for next years. 

Vivid Sydney is the next event I'm looking forward too, it's so beautiful to see the Sydney Opera House lit up with amazing light projections. Lights are on from May 27th, I'm thinking a hot chocolate at Guylian cafe, rugging up with a beanie/scarf combo and enjoying the show.    

1. Celine box bag illustration by me, 2. Unknown, 3. Vogue Nippon March 2011, 4. Photo from Dalla, 5. U.S. Elle

premiere

Another amazing experience from the past few weeks was attending Yeojin Bae's first ever Sydney Fashion Week show aptly titled Premiere. The collection was inspired by vintage lingerie in a colour palette of salmon pink, red, apricot, navy, black and mauve. My favourite look was the loose, unbuttoned silk shirts with contrasting bras underneath, especially when worn with the blazer and black sequinned shorts. 

Illustration by me, showcoverage from Vogue

yb

The Yeojin Bae RAFW programme I just did. I like things clean and simple!

inspiration

I've had an incredibly fashion-filled week, my Rag and Bone boots made their debut and it's been amazing to attend a few shows at Sydney Fashion Week. Hannah and I had lunch on Thursday after attending the Yeojin Bae show (more on this later) and an amazing Sonoma (great chai and muesli) date discussing our favourite shows and all the assignments we have due next week.

I saw lots of beautiful bags this week but I still find myself drawn to the simplicity of Sofia's designs for Louis Vuitton. One of my friends owns the delightful black duffle-style handbag and it's just perfect. I can't remember where I found the above photo but I love Sofia's creative space complete with concept sketches and fabric swatches. 

Also I have been reading the Self Service blog and falling in love with their daily obsessions. And in case you hadn't guessed I'm planning on re-decorating my bedroom. Photos to come soon!

1. Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton clutch illustrated by me, 2. Stella McCartney cuffs from the Self Service blog, 3-6. Source unknown, 7. Watercolour by me, 8. Photo from Emma's design blog

abbey lee #123

Numéro #123 May 2011 : Abbey Lee Kershaw by Tom Munro

stem the flow

Last night Rohan and I along with our friends Debbie, Sandra and Jane attended Gail Sorronda's SS12 show 'stem the flow'. We started the night off with dinner at my favourite little Italian place in the rocks (gingham tablecloths and all!) and then wandered down to the OPT for the much anticipated show. 

The opening featured cute pleated white shirts and smocked blouses with puff sleeves which then transitioned through to fitted body-con dresses in a lightweight jersey and a stunning long, black pleated skirt. I loved the flat shoes, especially with some of the dressier pieces and Debbie is excited to try out a DIY ribbon choker inspired by the show. The accessories were kept to a minimal this season, though I loved the wide-brimmed hats with cut-out tops and long, refined necklaces. Debbie and Jane represented in the audience with with the beaded cap, sequinned mask and pom pom headband. 

Gail has been one of my favourite Australian designers for the past few years now. I think one of things I love most about the label is that it has a timeless aesthetic, the palette is always black and white and the collections never influenced by trends. This season the inspiration was "fluidity suspended in time" which came across in the accordion pleats and loose, flowing garments. In the background a video of ice dripping as it melts set the mood for the show. Perfection.

1. Debbie, Sandy, Jane and I before the show, 2. Debbie and Jane in their favourite Gail pieces, 3. The video playing at the start of the runway, 4. Backstage photo from The Vine, 5 -10. Runway images from Vogue.

little houses

i did this drawing for a friend of a friend's birthday - her name's actually in there if you look closely...