November 22, 2010

QUT GRADUATION SHOW

Wow... talk about an amazing group of students.  I went to the QUT Fashion Graduation Show (Fashion Degustation) on Friday night, and it has taken me so long to sift through all the photos, as it was soo hard to choose the best ones... the whole show was pretty much amazing.  I've split it up into a few sections for your browsing... this is probably my longest post so far.  But honestly, watch these new upcoming designers.

These are my absolute favourite looks from the entire show, some photos don't do the pieces justice, and also my blurred photography doesn't help lol. 

ANA DIAZ
ANA DIAZ
ANGELA LEGGETT
BECKY MITCHELL
BECKY MITCHELL
JACINTA APELT
ERIN LIGHTFOOT
ERIN LIGHTFOOT
HONOR CASS
JIAYI YING
LUCY SLATER
MARIANA MOTTA
MAYA SUNDARI
MAYA SUNDARI
MAYA SUNDARI
SHENAZ ENGINEER
MICHAELA LOBB
LUCY SLATER
BRETT BEVEGE
VANESSA FLYNN
VANESSA FLYNN
Just some of the amazing detail that went into some of the garments.

ANA DIAZ
ANA ZOLTKOWSKI
ANA ZOLTKOWSKI
ANA ZOLTKOWSKI
BECKY MITCHELL
CLARE DUFFY
CLARE DUFFY
CLARE DUFFY
HOLY JANET RYAN
HONOR CASS
HONOR CASS
JACINTA APELT
JACINTA APELT
JACINTA APELT
LUCY SLATER
LUKE SARRA
MARIANA MOTTA
MAXI THOMPSON
MICHAELA LOBB
PALOMA KENNEDY
SHENAZ ENGINEER
SHENAZ ENGINEER
SHENAZ ENGINEER
SOFIA VELKOS (ASHLEE HILL)
VANESSA FLYNN

And wait there's more... haha maybe i will put it in another post, as i haven't quite yet figured out how to upload my movies yet.  One of the designers had a film at the start of her collection, i found the short film to be moving and really inspiring, it definitely captured my attention, so i thought i would share it with you.... but not till next post, this one is big enough :)


(if you use any of these photos please reference chase.dakota thank you)
xx sammi


November 19, 2010

FROCKIN IT WITH CAMILLA FREEMAN-TOPPER


SHIRT BY GARY BIGENI, SHORTS BY T BY BETTINA LIANO, SHOES BY MAURIE AND EVE, BAG BY PENDLETON, 
CHARM BRACELET BY CHASE.DAKOTA, RINGS BY YSL, SUPERWICKED, AND VINTAGE

Went to James Street Thursday night for the Grazia Up Late event with Frockshop... It was a great night, besides the rain.  I met Camilla from Camilla and Marc, i was so nervous cause she is even more gorgeous in person, and really lovelly too.  

And then i met a lady who thought i was her personal photographer and she was a top model.... i don't know how many photos she made me take of her, above is one of her poses.  Luckily i was saved by Jessy, and then we later saw her lying on the ground outside... maybe a few too many free champagnes lol.  All in all it was a great night with great fashion and stylish people.  We finished off the night with a yummy meal at Luxe. 

November 17, 2010

LA PLACARD

The lovely ladies over at La Placard asked if they could feature my closet on their blog... this is the post.  Visit them HERE, and check out their blog.



Today's Le Placard is brought to you from the land down under- Australia! (And yes we plan on exploring closets on every continent) Our friend Sammi, of chase.dakota shares with us her closet (or 'Walk in robe' as she calls it- Love!) which consists mostly of pieces in black and neutral, while her accessories tend to be more bright and exotic, just like this funky Aussie chick!

Sammi wearing an Italian Silk turban she made herself.

Name: sammi burley
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Occupation: Designer/ Accounts at an Engineering company
Favorite Quote: “Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable” Coco Chanel
Favorite Designer: That’s a hard one…. I have a few, but I would have to say my all time favourite… not that I can afford his stuff, is Alexander McQueen… he will go down in fashion history as a legend.
How would you describe your style? I would have to say it is a subdued eclectic style. I love my basics but i love mixing in a few different styles into one look.
Where do you get your clothes? Pretty much everywhere and anywhere… I do make a lot of my own clothes, but I also buy a lot too.
Just to list a few stores:
If you can’t tell, I’m addicted to online shopping.

What is #1 on your fashion wish list at the moment?  Ohh… a pair of Pendleton meets Opening Ceremony shorts…. They aren’t available online, so I think I’m doomed as we don’t have an Opening Ceremony store here in Aus…. If anyone knows where I can get my hands on them let me know ASAP lol.  

The unique thing about my closet is… on the plans for the house, it’s called a WIR (walk in robe), but I think SIR (step in robe) is more appropriate, as it’s not actually possible to do any walking in my closet it is that small… but I’m working on it. One day I will have a HUGE closet!!! But at the moment that is just a pipe dream.


Maurie and Eve Boots 
As soon as I saw them I feel in love, and bought them immediately.   No regrets what so ever with the money I parted, as they have seen me through thick and thin.  I have been able to pair them with just about any outfit I throw at them.

Assorted Jewellery
 From left to right: Armour ring by Sportsgirl, leopard knuckle duster by fellow etsy seller superwicked, diamond ring from my man, cross bangle by Sportsgirl, Aztec ring by Sportsgirl, jade ring from HongKong, Michael Kors watch and bell watch gift from Asia.

Vintage Mohair Sweater (Once was a turtle neck)
 I got this from my mum actually. I wasn’t diggin the turtle neck at the time, so I cut off the neck and slit it down the middle to make a cardi/jacket. And the awesome thing was I didn’t have to hem it.

Pendleton Dopp Bag
 I have only just recently acquired this bag from Opening Ceremony, and it has already shot straight to the top of my favourite list.

If you love Sammi's style as much as we do, especially that awesome silk turban she made, check out her Etsy store.

Thanks Sammi!
XOXO,
LP


November 16, 2010

CHRISTMAS WISHLIST

All i want for Christmas is......
  1. KELLY SMITH LIMITED EDITION PRINT $60 http://www.birdyandme.etsy.com/
  2. BABUSHKA RUSSIAN NESTING DOLLS $31.50  http://www.matryoshkastore.com/
  3. CERAMIC GNOME CONTAINER http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
  4. TOTEM CUPS http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
  5. ZIMMERMANN BIKINI $250 http://www.zimmermannstore.com/
  6. GOLD SKULL CANDLE 55.94 POUNDS http://www.panik-design.com/
  7. ZIMMERMAN SANDLES $220 http://www.zimmermannstore.com/
  8. AURELIE BIDERMANN MOTHER OF PEARL BRACELET 60 POUNDS http://www.net-a-porter.com/
  9. DAISY KNIGHTS SKULL RING 77 POUNDS  http://www.net-a-porter.com/
  10. POM POM OTTOMAN $128 http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
  11. CARDBOARD TAXIDERMY  http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
I'm really diggin odd miss match furnishings and decor at the moment, with a few summer accessories here and there.
Just a hint out there to anyone special who is reading :)

November 15, 2010

SWIFT LIKE A NINJA

RING BY YSL

You have to be to get your hands on one of these pretties.... 
Every time i have gone to buy this ring, it has been sold out... then BAM net-a-porter restocked them, and i was in like lightning.  It's taken a while, but i finally got one.
i love the net-a-porter packaging... such a big box for such a small package!!



November 11, 2010

FROCKSHOP MEETS GRAZIA


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Hey guys, for all of you that will be in Brisbane on Thursday the 18th of November...  have i got a treat for you.  FrockShop and Grazia are getting together to host a shopping event unlike any other... and you're invited!

Come and celebrate all things on trend and in style at the FrockShop boutique.
Don’t miss your chance to mingle with FrockShop’s Marnie Goss and camilla and marc’s Camilla Freeman-Topper over champagne as you enjoy exclusive one-night-only discounts on your favourite labels.






Be one of the first to spend over $100 in store at FrockShop and receive a limited edition calico tote bag designed by fellow blogger, Kelly Smith (filled with exclusive goodies).  They also have a very limited number of Kelly’s Bunny Girl prints for sale, signed and numbered by Kelly herself, so get in early for your chance to own a piece of the FrockShop boutique.


And, as if that isn’t enough to rock your socks, they will be giving away an autographed copy of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s book Influence; yes, you read correctly!


Sip champagne as you enjoy an exclusive one-night-only discount of 25% on new season styles.
In case you find yourself with a case of shopper’s fatigue, an Essie manicurist will be on hand to pamper you with a manicure in the latest colours.
Grazia Up Late invites shoppers to rub shoulders with the likes of sass & bide, Collette Dinnigan, and Kirrily Johnston as they enjoy exclusive discounts and entertainment throughout the James Street precinct.
The Brisbane event follows the success of Grazia’s shopping night stage at The Intersection in Sydney that attracted more than 600 shoppers.
Grazia Up Late commences at 5pm until 9pm on Thursday 18 November 2010.

If you can't make it, don't panic... i will be posting pics from the night, and also all chase.dakota readers get 10% off all purchases at frockshop.com if you enter CHASEDAKOTA at the checkout!! ... hurry it's only vaild until 18th of November 2010

Hopefully i will see you there!!

xx sammi