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I updated the Press & Praise page of my website over the weekend. So if you're dying to see photos of me (?) and read the interviews click here.
This is the latest press clipping, my Hair Buttons in Who Magazine (Australia). I'll be adding some cute new accessories this week so stay tuned.
I almost forgot, show your support for the fight against global warming by taking part in Earth Hour and you'll be beautiful like Natalie Imbruglia. Well, maybe not but its still worth doing.
"On March 31 2007, for one hour, Sydney made a powerful statement about the greatest contributor to global warming – coal-fired electricity – by turning off its lights. Over 2.2 million Sydney residents and over 2,100 businesses switched off, leading to a 10.2% energy reduction across the city. What began as one city taking a stand against global warming caught the attention of the world. In 2008, 24 global cities will participate in Earth Hour."
All you need to do is switch your lights off for an hour at 8pm on Saturday 29th March 2008. For further details check out the Earth Hour website.
When I was in Sydney this month I spotted some cute Harajuku Lovers hightop sneakers. However, upon looking at the complete Harajuku Lovers collection online, I'm unsure whether I really am a lover. This is my pick from the Harajuku Lovers website:
Perhaps they're not that bad, maybe I'm just not as into kawaii as I thought. I was expecting to love everything in the range. I still like the shoes though:
And, if you go to HP's website you can make your own Harajuku Lovers paper doll and kawaii greeting cards. Here's me, harajuku-style:
I really do love Harajuku (and all of Tokyo for that matter) but I think I'm a little more selective about loving Gwen's version.
Links: Harajuku Lovers, shoes from Piperlime, Gwen Stefani for HP
Kylie Minogue looks as beautiful as ever in the promo clip for her brand new fragrance, Showtime. 
If you visit this website you can see the promo clip and enter a draw to win a Showtime giftpack (only available to Australian residents).
Bright and cheerful notebooks and cushions from Rock Scissor Paper's new Happy collection. Also available in the collection are personalised stationery and organic cotton totes. Visit Rock Scissor Paper's website to see all their gorgeous goodies.
When I was about 15, my best friend Deborah and I would spend Saturdays at local charity shops raking through mothballed coats and geriatric cardigans in search of vintage treasures. We were often very successful. My most prized find was a pair of genuine vintage, black suede knee-high boots which cost only $2.50. Happily, Deborah and I each found black velvet jackets and cream ruffle-front blouses so there wasn't any vintage-envy.
Of course, its not 1990 anymore and scratching through other peoples' cast offs is no longer necessary, other people do it for you. These days, I prefer my clothes to be new but if I were looking for a little vintage something I'd turn to these super-professional ebay stores.
Clockwise from Top Left: Metallic Purple Prom Dress (starting bid US$14.99) from Sourpuss Vintage; Burgundy Leather Jacket (Buy it Now price US$68) from Bleubird Vintage; Red Stripe Tuxedo Minidress (Buy it Now price US$39.99) from Sick Thrift; Metallic Lame Blouse (current bid US$9.99) and Black Leather Highwaist Skirt (starting bid US$9.99) both from Sick Thrift.
Clockwise from Top Left: Green Mini Dress (current bid US$16) from Nova Vintage; Hot Pink Mexican Dress (current bid US$15.50) from Sick Thrift; Yellow Lace Mini Dress (current bid US$16) from Nova Vintage; Orange Mini Dress (starting bid $14.99) from Sourpuss Vintage; Green Ruffle Mini Dress (current bid US$14.50) from Nova Vintage; Floral Sun Dress (current bid US$16.05) from Sourpuss Vintage.
Of course these dresses will only last a limited time so check out the ebay sellers for more secondhand goodness: Sourpuss Vintage, Bleubird Vintage, Sick Thrift, Nova Vintage. Also worth a look are Lotus Vintage and Vintage Voguess. Sadly, I think the days of $2.50 boots are gone.
I was very excited to see my little blog on Desire to Inspire's Easter reading guide. Hi to everyone who has come for a look and those who have left lovely comments. Thanks Jo!
I hope you all have a very Happy Easter!
Gorgeous eco-friendly bunny card from Brisbane designer, Blossom Creations.
I thought I'd finally post some images of my week in Sydney.
1. The Queen Victoria Building. The yummiest cake is at the Old Vienna Coffee House.
2. My son, Harrison, inside a submarine at the National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour.
3. My little Chloe putting on her first pair of Converse hightops, with my sister.
4. One end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge (view from boat).
High heals from Kagui (mine). The red ones were on sale for $35! Converse boots (Chloe's). Between myself, my sister and my mum, we bought 12 pairs of shoes in Sydney.
Decorative Country Living is a delightful store in the UK selling antiques and vintage (and vintage-inspired) goodies. From homewares, furniture, accessories and children's toys to things for the garden, everything is so pretty. If you live outside the UK the site is still worth a look even just for inspiration. Makes me want to put on a frilly apron and bake some scones.
Adorable birdie bits and pieces today.
Clockwise from Top Left: Counting Birds Wall Art Cards (comes in set of 10), Owl Soap, Vintage Lavender Birdie by Clare Nicolson, Ceramic Egg Birdhouse by Jim Schatz, Turquoise Owl Necklace by birdzNbeez, 'At a Distance' Print by lilymoon.
Clockwise from Top Left: Book Birdhouses by Dave Vissat, French Handmade Bird Calls, Brass Bird Table Lamp, Bird Pillows, Songbird with Baby Puzzle by usnavyretiredvet.
Images from: Uncommon Goods, Etsy, Clare Nicolson, Neiman Marcus .
Inject some colour into your home with these easy Urban Outfitter pieces.
Clockwise from Top Right: Fawn Gehweiler Table (US$32), Crazy Satin Patchwork Pillow ($42) Painted Curio Shelf (US$68), Candy Coloured Glass Pedestals (US$8-12), Life in the 21st City of Lights Pillow (US$28), Rectangular Kashmir Tray (US$10).
All from Urban Outfitters online.
You have to be quick to get prints from these ladies. Audrey Kawasaki's Lacey Print went on sale on the weekend and sold out in 24 hours.
And my favourite artist, Stella Im Hultberg has some prints available soon which I'm sure will sell just as quickly. Thankfully, I have some prints of her earlier work. But I know from experience, the bitter disappointment of missing out on ones that you really, really love. This is one of Stella's prints I was lucky enough to get, 'Always'.
Imagine how exciting it would be to have an original piece.
The best way to find out about new prints is to go to the artist's website or blog and sign up to their mailing list. That way you'll at least get a couple of days to be ready to buy. Its almost as nerve racking as trying to get concert tickets.
Check out Audrey Kawaski's website and Stella Im Hultberg's blog for more details.
Hello! I'm back from Sydney and might I say that my suitcase was a little heavier on the way home... with my trophy for Best Accessory Collection - Debut Sydney 2008!!!!
Ok, the shoes and clothes I bought in Sydney may also have had something to do with it, but I'm going to revel in winning for just a little while longer. I'm not a very competitive person so winning doesn't happen very often. I think the last time I won something was in my final year of high school. I won a prize for Best Legal Studies Assignment. Before that... nothing.
Thank you to everyone who posted comments and sent emails wishing me luck. I met heaps of cool people at Fashion Exposed so I'll be sharing some gorgeous fashion labels with you over the next few weeks. Oh, and I'll take some pictures of the shoes I bought.
Images from Six 6 Photography.
Righto, I'm off to Sydney to show my new collection, Summers at the Sunset Hotel, at Fashion Exposed.
See you in a bit over a week!
I am flat out today making samples for this weekend's show.
So, no time to find cool stuff. Here's a delightful image I found yesterday.
Wish I had time for tea and scones (or those cupcakes!).
Jubilee Cushion by Lucinda Chambers available from The Rug Company.
Designer rugs and drool-worthy interiors from The Rug Company.
These rugs have been designed by the likes of Marni, Diane Von Furstenberg, Paul Smith, Vivienne Westwood and Lulu Guinness. If you had one, would you let anyone walk on it?
Ooohhh! I just discovered some gorgeous retro art by Gemma Jones (via Wee Birdy).
I immediately bought the top 2 prints for my daughter's room. I would have liked to buy a third (because I think things look good hung in threes) but I couldn't decide between the other two.
I was also excited to find out that the artist is an Australian too. Check out Gemma Jones' etsy shop and website for more details.
Join the best of the British with some Union Jack clobber!
Clockwise from top right: Cushions by Karen Hilton, Wellies and Bag from unionjack.co.uk, Hot Water Bottle from unionjacksupplies.co.uk, Top from unionjack.co.uk, Platform Ankle Boot from Spike Angel, Vintage Union Jack Flag Cushion from Luna and Curious (via Wee Birdie), Heart Cushion by Jan Constantine, Alphabet Keyrings from unionjack.co.uk, Retro Bag from unionjackwear.co.uk, Jeans by Sexy Dynamite London, Union Jack Hat and Scarf Print by Mary Evans from prints-online.com.
