MEN YOU WILL DATE IN YOUR 20s by GEORGIA V.

As a fan of pop culture reading blogs are only one of my many ways in which I used to get my fix. Thought mostly the blogs revolve around music or DIY, I do love the odd editorial piece. One in particular being the effervescent and colourful Georgia V. , a close friend of mine, who writes on her own blog "Speakeasys". She recounts tales and memories all with a bite of satire and hilarity. Her most recent pieces is one dedicated to the men we all date whilst in our 20s. Where most people who read my blog are still at the beginning stages of these, I know I have readers who are well and truly more experienced with this particular stage in life. So whether you're gearing up for the shit storm ahead (as Gigi would lead you to believe) or if you simply wanted to recount your illsutrious years.. then this piece is most definitely for you: 

"It is at this point you realise that what you have picked up, is a rat trying to bite off your finger with a bit of alfoil stuck on its head. It does take a few moments for this realisation to process itself before you leap off hetero plateau to run to the barren lesbian hills.

The Indie Sleaze is charming but unassuming, oh gee what a nice, funny, sensitive guy. He asks about your family and interests, and shares everything about himself while planting the idea of more in your head. Wouldn’t it be great he says if we took your (insert family members and/or best friends) to that new pan asian restaurant that is down the alley where you have to have a secret knock and when you finally get in, the chairs are really milk crates! "

Read the full piece on Georgia's blog here: Speakeasys.
I am proud to have such talented friends!

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The beautiful males are courtesy of Tommy Ton himself. 

ESSENTIAL LIST: FOR THE GIRL ON THE GO

Well Happy Friday people! Are we geared up for the weekend? I sure hope you are! Its been another busy week at the A&D headquarters, finalising sales from Suitcase Rummage and starting some brand new projects - but I was stopped mid week by the lovely UK blogger Bex from The Street Complex to answer an important question: What are some of my fashion essentials?

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: KAREN BLANCHARD, DIY COFFEE SYRUPS, 100% HITS COMPILATION

Hi, how was your week? Mine saw my first week back to work. Loved it, I was going slightly stir crazy sitting at home :) So here we go; Friday Round Up.

I will most likely be bunkered down watching the finals for Brisbane International Tennis. But I am sure if you're looking for some popular culture to consume, here are my picks.

1. Watch Karen Blanchard (from Where Did U Get That)'s 2011 "In Review" video. Gives us an honest and first person insight to the life of a fashion blogger. Click here for the video, or alternatively the picture below.

2. DIY your own coffee syrups from A Beautiful Mess. Now I cannot tell you how much I have been digging caramel flavoured coffees. So now, thanks to A Beautiful Mess' tutorial on how to make my own, my coffee ban for the year will have to be lifted.

3. Buy and then listen 100% Hits: Nineties and Noughties Compilation CD. Ohhhhhh yeah. I haven't bought a compilation CD in over five years, but I will most definitely make an exception for this one. Its a perfect summer BBQ CD. This $23 CD comprises 48 tracks of pure 90s and 00s bliss.

Some of the tracks include;

• Mc Hammer - U Can't Touch This
• Kelis - Milkshake
• Brandy duet with Monica - The Boy Is Mine
• En Vogue - Free Your Mind
• Snow - Informer << YES!
• Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden – Bonkers
• Coolio feat. L.V. - Gangsta's Paradise

And thats it for today crazy people, what are you doing this weekend??
Let me know in the comments :)

Mucho grande love, xoxo


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TRENDY: MID HEEL BOOTS

I see three types of shoes going all the rage at the moment. Creepers, Doc Martens & these mid heel boots. Yep, I definitely see that al three are winter shoes but hey, we Australians are always chasing our seasons! Why should it be any different with our footwear.

TOPSHOP CHELSEA BOOTS • RUMI'S ISABEL MARRANT BOOTS

Doc Martens have aways been around and kicking, so thats not really trending. Creepers, I think is a selective style - I love them on other people, but you won't catch me wearing them anytime soon ;)
But these super cute "am I a heel??; am I boot??" shoes are definitely a trending favourite.

AIMEE IN THAKOON ANKLE BOOT • KATE BOSWORTH IN ISABLE MARRANT 

The early adopters among us have found their pair possibly at Topshop in the name of the Allegra boot (no longer available but there are so many more fabulous options, pictured below), or perhaps the Dolcetta's over at Urban Outfitter's (picture below)**. But our middle laggers aren't left behind, thanks to Sportsgirl keeping their mid heel boots still on sale :)
**Is the ease of online shopping anymore evident than now...

TOMMY TON WATCHING THE THRONE

Damn, Tommy Ton does it again. Here are some picture that he took at the recent Watch The Throne concert in NYC. He basically has the best seat in the house if his pictures are anything to go by.

I don't know what to be in awe of more, the amazing (amazing!) photography, or what Kanye West is wearing. A bit of both perhaps. Sooooo good!

These are a sneak peak, for more of this, head to Jak+Jil.

That jacket!!!

And my favourite... which is now my desktop wallpaper. :) 

** All photography belongs to Tommy Ton of Jak+Jil.
...duh.



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FUTURISTIC WOODLANDS // BEHIND THE SCENES

Heyyyyy Hoooooo, Heyyyyy Hoooo.
So, I had the pleasure to join the incredibly talented (and super nice) BB from Sargasso Sea on their Planet Kepler shoot this past Saturday. I practically stalk on Sargasso Sea and their unique aesthetic. Plus these girls are hilarious and add a breath of fresh air in the whole blogging world :)

It was a brilliant day, filled with glitter, DIY fashion and expensive clothes. Team that with a beautiful location and incredible photographer in Ben Robinson and his assistant Dave, and you have one surreal shoot. Believe it or not, aliens stranded in woodlands makes for some beautiful images.

The shoot featured some Foxton Danger, Carla Zampatti, Reverse Garbage, BlackMilk, various vintage finds and one amazing jacket by fashion student Kathleen (check out below). I helped out with hair and makeup and assisted in some styling. My favourite moment was attempting to recreate glittery lips and having to crouch down whilst holding up a makeshift corset. Oh the life... But I think mostly, it was just really cool to hang out with new friends and some really talented people.

Thank you so much for Sargasso Sea for inviting me on board!!! 
For more inspirational images and to support local talent, visit Sargasso Sea and Ben Robinson - cause they truly have talent + inspiration covered.

On to the behind the scenes:

Going for more an ethereal alien. BB getting ready to create the billowy sail look.

 

BB; Creative Director and one half of Sargasso Sea // Amelia, our beautiful model for the day posing her glitter filled lips. She. was. a. trooper.  

The team trying to show Amelia how to do the BATMAN mask with your fingers.. took a couple of tries. // But by george, Amelia got it in this second shot. 

 

Our second model for the day, aptly nicknamed woodland nymph, Gabby. She is rocking that BlackMilk Green Galaxy dress (worn as a top) with those sickkkkk shorts DIYed by Sargasso Sea // The top picture is definitely one of my favourite shots. 

   

That incredible jacket by Kathleen // 

Dynamic duo: I just know that this shot is going to be amazing! 

 I absolutely love this last shot of Ben and Dave. It reminds me of the Vogue editorial featured at the end of The September Issue, where Grace Coddington captured the documentary team in a colour blocking fashion shoot. 

Check back soon, for the finalis images :)
XOXOXO


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DESIGN: DESKTOP REORGANISED

I came across the most amazing blog today.
And I cant seem to stop reading all the different articles. Pugly Pixel is a graphic design and personal blog of the genius who is Katrina. I suggest to cure all your nerdy graphic design and web designing cravings you should definitely need a dose of Pugly Pixel.

Her blog design alone is so cute and stunning, but its her tutorials and free photoshop giveaways is what keeps drawing me back to her. She even hosts the most helpful web and graphic design tutorials on her blog. So if you want unleash the inner nerd in you, head over to Pugly Pixel.

I have been inspired by her post on desktop design and how she uses it to organise all her icons and folders, and I agree, I do love a functional desktop. And below is my now revamped and reorganised desktop. **I even learnt how to do those glittery clouds on Pugly Pixel :)

I also recently purchased Beyonce's new album 4 and absolutely love the album art.
This being one of the pictures from the album foldout.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? YOU LIKE???
YOU WANT???? JUST HOLLER.

Till tomorrow,
XX


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A PeaceImages Cuff...

PRESS PLAY.


Thanks to the amazing Dee O. from That Good Good Blog.
If you want good style and good tunes, you need to head on to That Good Good Blog. I find some of my favourite hip hop and RnB songs from this lovely lady here.

And lovely she is. Dee recently hosted a giveaway on her blog and I actually was a lucky gal and won a PeaceImages Jewellery Cuff/Rings. And Camille from PeaceImages Jewellery is the most awesome and sweetest person to deal with. Online shopping gets a lot of flack, but shopping with PeaceImages Jewellery is so pleasant and easy. I could go as far as saying that it was better than non-online shopping. I definitely would reccommend you guys head over to the store STAT! (before I buy pretty much everything on there. I'm obsessed).

Camille was so thoughtful in asking me my ring size when sending me the cuff.  Oh and can we just talk about my delightful surprise when I received a CD to go with my Cuff. Its a 20 track CD boasting some pretty big (and authentic) RnB artists (none of that Top 40 shizz).

It is an absolutely beautiful piece of jewellery and have been wearing it pretty much everywhere, paired with my Guess Boyfriend Gold watch, and its like the perfect Arm Party (ala Man Repeller).

So thank you, Dee & Camille. I absolutely love my gift and it definitely has that good good.

Oh also, if anyone was curious, on my nails is Revlon's Gumdrop.

XX


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BRISBANE STREET STYLE

So there aren't really that many blogs that document this fair city's (Brisbane) fashion and its a down right shame.
(Unless of course you count sites like Street Peeper or Face Hunter and such, who occasionally visit Brisbane and feature a quick post).

There is one huge one being headed by Fashion Hayley and her team for Sydney (for that one, click here), and I mean come one almost every street style photographer stops down in Melbourne, so Melbourne town gets a fair bit of street style love. They even have their own section on Stockholm Streetstyle.

So I bring you a brand new street style blog to add to your list dedicated to showcasing the trendiest people in Brisbane.

I GOT SHOT IN THE CITY

I find that Brisbane style is effortless and eclectic. We don't try to be what we're not.
And this is definitely appreciated by the blog. We're trendy.. but we're so laid back, that it doesn't look like we have walked straight out of the pages of magazines, be that Vogue, Frankie, Grazia, or Mens Health.

Finally, a decent Brisbane street style blog!
Better late then never I guess.

WHAT I WEAR!: TURQUOISE & DENIM

TURQUOISE and CORAL ARE MY FAVOURITE COMBINATION OF COLOURS.
And they are kinda my go to colours for Spring, almost always.
Enjoy the second instalment of What I Wear!
Its what I wore to go and pick up shoes from Hype DC for work: Threaded.


WHAT I WEAR: TURQUOISE & DENIM from Kasturi S on Vimeo.





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AMBER DEMURE: FUNNY AND SO ARTISTIC

Seriously one of my favourite tumblr blogs at the moment.
I always get a chuckle when I see Amber Demure's beautifully hand drawn comics.
And their are all personal encounters, which makes this online comic space that much better :D

CHECK OUT AMBER DEMURE!