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

The Met Gala

Camilla Belle

Each year the Metropolitan Museum hosts the annual Costume Institute Gala (aka The Met Ball); hosted by Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. The red carpet evening where celebrities arrive dressed to impress is described as the fashion industry's "Night of Nights". I always get excited when the press pictures get released; going gaga over each red carpet look. However, this year there was an absolute knock out: Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren. She looked so serene, like right out of an elegant 1920s silent film. The perfect balance of skin, glamour, class and mystery {thanks to those luscious dark lips}. It's hard to fault Ms Belle. 

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 Which look was your favourite?

Hair Bunnies

I love finding new things.

Last weekend I was playing host to a few friends I met on my European Tour in June/July of this year (it's amazing how quick strangers become close friends). Anyways to show off my neighbourhood I took them to a few of my favourite places here in Brisbane. In particular the West End Markets. There's so much to see and find here but I particularly fell in love with one stall - Bunny Hornet. They make vintage styled accessories that brighten up your day. Who knew bobby pins could be whimsical yet versatile, but I couldn't say no to a cute little head piece (my collection of headbands is growing quite rapidly now). The detail was amazing - brass filigree base with a rich rose centre.

If you can't make the West End Markets in Brisbane (every Saturday morning) to check out the stall personally you can easily head over to their online store on Etsy.
I'll be back again soon to choose some boppy pins. Will you?

how cute is their business card!