Anticipation

This time next week I'll be walking the streets of NYC for the very first time. I'm excited...very excited. Meanwhile here are a few photographs i have taken lately...Sorry for the short post. However I've been very busy with work and researching all the cool things to see and do from NYC..YAY!

Loving this portrait of my beautiful friend Lauren. We sit on this grassy knoll at Uni nearly every Thursday for lunch.

I took this photo a couple of weeks ago when i went on top of the turrets on the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Lunch with Family....and Nathan's Hungry hands.

Sunday Classic

Happy Sunday! So i woke up this morning very excited to purchase some vintage sunglasses for my friend Anna from Melbourne. When i turned up at her shop....they were gone! The black round vintage Karl Lagerfeld sunglasses that we passed up last week...gone..nada..zip! Instead they still had these blue ones.... They were the last pair...and i knew they were too good to pass up. So i made my photographs in black and white to pay homage to "the one that got away"...

P.S This design by Karl Lagerfeld reminds me so so much of the Chanel round sunglasses worn by a certain Olsen Twin.

Wearing vintage acid wash levis given to me by a family friend, tuxedo shirt from Thailand

Just hanging out at home

Move over Wayfarer's there's a new kid in town....

I took my old Tod's bucket bag out of the closet. I haven't worn since 2005.

Mood: Classic Cool

Jeans: Vintage Levi's

Shirt: Oversized Cotton Tuxedo Shirt

Sunglasses: Vintage Karl Lagerfeld

Bag: Tod's Bucket Bag

Bracelets and Earrings: Pandora , Tiffany & Co

I keep coming back to you...

I made this mood board two weeks ago and i love how it has everything i have an interest in. Old pictures I've taken, my favourite photographs, flowers, wallpaper...Everytime i look at it, i always seem to find something new. How chic is that photo of Jackie O? She's so effortless...

Two months ago, i said i was undergoing a revamp of our workspace, just like to say it's coming along. I hung the Guy Warren screen print, bought a peaceful white orchid and arranged our books and mags oh so chic-ly...voila!

My fetish with stripes photo by the Sarorialist

Lastly this is my favourite photo taken by the Sartorialist. She looks at peace, wild, carefree. I love it even more because she's wearing...you guessed it.. stripes.

Oh Mr Lagerfeld!

I had the funnest weekend! Filled with shopping trips, eating, relaxing and museum hopping. Friends Loz and Anna came up from Melbourne, I took Anna around to some of my fave shopping destinations here in Sydney such as Paddington, Rozelle, Balmain and Bondi Junction. Along the way we both had fashion discoveries. The first was meeting a gentleman by the name of Charlie Middleton in Paddington Markets, Charlie makes italian lambskin leather clutches from vintage frames using old school techniques. I got the caramel buttery soft clutch and Anna got the black pebble...please check him out, there's only a limited number of clutches...once it's gone he won't be making them anymore.

The second discovery would be my ultimate fave buy of the year!! BIG CALL. I found these vintage Karl Lagerfeld sunglasses! There so so Fabulous! I'm so glad i didn't pass these up ( I was about to) They remind me of the Chanel collections going on...round frames, beautiful tortoiseshell, muted gold finishes, made in france. What's great about them is that they've never been worn, i found them brand new! Stored in some old lady's attic. I have a few, thinking of selling a couple. email me if you want to make an offer.

Sunny 16

For anybody who knows a thing or two about photography would understand the principle of Sunny 16. For the rest of us, it basically creates happy pictures. Sydney has been blessed with beautiful weather .... sunny days, clear skies, crisp air. Perfect for saturday shoot with my photography class and an excuse to wear my happy pink new Marni ballerina flats....love!

These girls were having such a good time in Hyde Park playing frisbee. Not very Winter?huh

He's in my class and wearing a cool grey blazer

How sweet are these lipstick pink patent Marni ballerina flats.....Delicious!

Unfortunately i was trying to break them in and managed to gain a few blisters...good thing i had my old loafers to save the day....not too pretty but oh so comfy.

Wearing Dotti pleated crotch trousers, CR top, LV damier azure pouchette, nu+ Nan scarf, third millennium jacket

Lusting for LD Tuttle

For the past couple of months i have been lusting after LD Tuttle spectre open toe boots. Every day i log on to have a look at the pictures i have compiled ...sad..very sad. I made calls to Saks, searched online and to my luck it's sold out. boo!

From Lambsears "After graduating with a degree in European History from Princeton, LD Tuttle co-founder Tiffany Tuttle went on to study fashion at FIT, subsequently working at Givenchy in Paris and as an associate designer at Rebecca Taylor. Realizing that her true passion was accessory and footwear design, Tuttle moved to Milan to study patternmaking at Ars Sutoria. In 2005, with her husband Richard Lidinsky, she launched the LD Tuttle collection of footwear and handbags and has since achieved international acclaim. LD Tuttle is our most directional line here at Lambs Ear, and we are VERY proud of each special piece we carry. All shoes are made by hand in Italy, using naturally processed leather.***** Thanks Tiffany for once again creating another amazing Season!!!

The Keeper in Black

My precious! Spectre

Shifter boot worn down

Worn up

The Seer

The Spectre and The Creature

Drive By

Last Saturday we were driving through the city and i managed to take these pics. It was such a nice crisp day. The picture of the little girl with the suitcase is quite cute. Her father had a professional video camera and made her walk across town hall steps several times, she had everybody's attention.

Friday

These past couple of days the weather has been sweet in Sydney. The suns out and the air has been warm. Not one bit does it feel like winter. So i manage to go without the usual stockings/tights combo and went bare. Apologies for the white (have not seen daylight) skin. Yesterday was Mother dears birthday, we celebrated by watching Harry Potter and some good old fashion YUM CHA! yum! I got a few things in my favourite store INCU and Nu+Nan. One of which is this awesome scarf! Soo so soft and swirls of digital print colours. Second a lonely hearts club tartan dress...Now I'm off to my accountant to get my tax done. Beso!

Mood: Friday's Child

Dress: Yeojin Bae for Target

Scarf: Nu+Nan

Shoes: Versace

Geek Chic

I've been trying to find some kick ass frames for a while now, after having ruined my chanel spectacles (from being over zealous and thinking acetone would make the black frames super super clean) ....do dumb! I'm going to make myself look far and wide to find geek chic specs. Here's a collage of my favourite images of some really cool looking people and their fabulous specs...

Bondi in a Day

Do you remember a day that you've had and everything seemed to go right? I have. It may not be the most fabulous day purchasing a bag that you've been lusting for, or scoring jeans for half the price. It could just simply be that the suns out, drinking a soy cappuccino, good food , good company, a bit of sport, a bit of fashion and one a lager on one hand ( or a Lychee beer).

I spent the day with Ant watching the Red Bull Street style challenge in Bondi on Saturday. What i thought would be a boring day was nothing short of fun. Imagine emptying out Bondi Iceberg's pool and placing a stage for the footballers to showcase their talent, at the same time the open sea as the background...so so beautiful. Ofcourse i had my camera out! I also saw some awesome street fashion (i was too too shy to ask for a shoot...oh well).

Mood: Easy like a Sat morn

Jeans: Ksubi

Top: Vintage

Bolero: Witchery

Scarf: Bought in Thailand

Shoes: Aldo

Specs: Bought on the day from Bondi Markets

Trolly dolly

The Guy was standing infront of the Ksubi Store, it made a cute pic

The baby kept looking at me while i snapped away, isn't he gorgeous?

Beautiful Bondi

Got to try the Bavarian Beir Cafe

I had the Bratwurst Sausage with crispy onion rings and mash with beer jus!

Bavarian Bier Cafe

Bondi Beach!

108 Campbell Pde,

Bondi Beach

Self Discovery

I surprised myself today and woke up relatively early on my day off. I wanted to practice my camera skills before i start my photography course in a couple of weeks, so i headed to the Rocks in Sydney. Ever since i gained an interest towards photography i find myself walking slower, taking in every single detail my eyes could absorbed . I try to imagine what it would be like to capture a beautiful image ....I'm constantly looking. I went on top of the Harbour Bridge and made a video in which i am yet to post. In the meantime here's a few photos i took of myself using my newly purchased vintage tripod (yes, even the tripod is vintage. Paid 10 bucks for it. steal!)

Mood: Wanderer

Dress: Cooper St Clothing

Scarf: Indian Scarf gift

Tights: Leona Edmiston Pins

Shoes: My old chloe loafers

Click

I do apologise for being slack with the postings this week, I've recently bought a DSLR and have been busy snapping away getting to know my new baby. It's rough body, firm hold, robust presence..smooth ergonomic buttons.(shudder)...I'm in love again. One things for sure, my blog will be getting awesome pictures:) Here are a few snaps i took with the D90...Enjoy:)

Desk Space

Missing

Bridge Climb

Sydney at night

Wine Country

Over the weekend we visited the Hunter Valley and Morpeth, I can't begin to explain how beautiful the countryside is. The rich colour of the earth, the crisp wind blowing through my hair, taste of fresh food in my lips... definitely an experience not to miss.

Eat: We ate lunch at the SMH two chefs hat restaurant Firestick Cafe located in the Poole's Rock winery. I definitely suggest to try their Goat's curd ravioli with sage burnt butter sauce with pine nuts and Wagyu beef burger....simply delicious! We then had dinner at Arnott's Bakehouse in Morpeth chef Jose Miguel is doing exciting flavours from local produce in the region. We tried the squid ink risotto with tomato and pancetta salad and pumpkin gnocchi for entrees . Eye fillet beef with potato tart and lamb rump with sweet onions.

Drink: Poole's Rock Winery, Scarborough Winery, Mcleash Estate

Sleep: A charming bed and breakfast in Morpeth named Merridy's at Morpeth. Owner Merridy was very lovely, making a scrumptious breakfast and was very accommodating (including local town gossip hee hee). A must when visiting Morpeth.

Mood: Relaxed country

Shirt: Vintage Men's check shirt

Jeans: Vintage Levis DYI bleached

Shoes: Country Road ballet flats

Bag: Mimco Viking Pouch

Bracelets: Leather brown belt worn as wrislets

Sunnies: thrifted

Scarborough Winery

Wagyu Beef Burger at Firestick Cafe, Poole's Rock Winery

Delicious condiments

Scarborough Wine

Merridy's at Morpeth