Coco & Marie

Chanel Resort 2013

Karl Lagerfeld has done it again! In the beautiful surroundings of Versailles, Mr Lagerfeld himself has refreshed our love affair of Parisian beauty from the Antoinette era, with a twist: punk rock youth with a slice of Sofia Coppola. This collection feels so familiar, as in you still feel the core values of Chanel: femininity, strength, and attention to detail. But you also get a dose of fun, modernity and edge. Chanel successfully fuses old and new to the point where the line of indifference is no longer relevant. In fact the rules are simply thrown out. Platform sneakers worn with delicate sun dresses. French footman hairstyles with a splash of funky pastel colouring through the edgy bob. The make-up worn by the models is so hypnotising that you get lost in the baby pink hues. I just want to hop on a plane to France and munch on macaroons and cake. Oui?

image sources: Chanel, Garance Dore, Studded Hearts, Vogue

John and Ginger

The Family Home

While I was in Sydney last month I visited my cousin Tanya Mahoney's quaint little store, John & Ginger, found in Freshwater minutes away from Manly. Her home wares store (named after her two adorable children) is unique because it's styled in the sense that you walk into a very stylish home. A fresh change from simply stocking goods on a shelf that we see in countless home ware stores of late. It allows the buyer to imagine how each piece can be styled in their own home. Well that's how I feel each time I visit. I only wish my home was big enough to house everything she sold. {One day I'll upgrade from my two bedroom apartment to a four bedder; which she's kindly promised to give me a hand in styling, thanks couz} 

Did I mention Tanya's an interior decorator; with over 10 years experience; taking in inspiration from her travels around the globe; who's also an absolute sweet heart. I've admired her (and her sister Jackie) since I was a very young impressionable girl. I sound bias but I'll let the pictures I took speak for themselves. If you ever are in the neighbourhood do pop in; it's a destination in itself. 

all photos were taken by me on an Olympus PEN Lite EPL-2

What's The Time Mr Wolf

Can't Decide

I'm currently craving these two watches: left is Marc by Marc Jacobs; right is Michael Kors. 

They are both different but very much the same. One has a much more feminine modern appeal; while the other has a classic masculine grandeur. Both have large faces, gold, a clean aesthetic, and similar price points. Decisions Decisions; very difficult when you're indecisive such as myself. Let's put it to a vote. Which one's your favourite out of the two?

L: Marc by Marc Jacobs
R: Michael Kors

PS: It's my birthday in two days!! I'm so excited I'm jittery. I'll be posting regular pics on the day via instagram for those curious cats {how addictive is instagram. I love it} 

New York! New York!

NYFW for Spring/Summer 2011-12 recently finished on the 15th September. This is definitely on my bucket list to cross off one day. Here are a few of my personal favourites:

Derek Lam 

Diane Von Furstenberg 

Jen Kao 

Carolina Herrera 

Vera Wang  

Narciso Rodriguez

SOURCE: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week S/S 2011-12