IN BLOOM

SHIRT BY ASOS, SKIRT BY SASS AND BIDE, SHOES BY MAURIE & EVE

 

On the way to the movies the other day, i noticed a bush out the front had bloomed with heaps of flowers... couldn't resist so had to take some photos in front of it.... I was sweating so much just standing here to take a couple of shots!  Apparently Brisbane has turned into Melbourne... dark and cold one minute (hence my boots and long skirt) sunny and fricken hot the next.  I was caught off guard... and not too happy.  Lucky we were headed to the air-conditioned movies. 

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HALLOWEEN

SHIRT BY ASOS, COLLAR TIPS BY ASOS, FLOWERS FROM COSMETICS PLUS, 

EYELASHES BY NAPOLEON PERDIS, MAKE-UP BY ME

Went to a Halloween party last night... my theme.. Dia De Los Muertos

I forgot to take my camera to the party... so here is a snap from when we got home.... minus my mexican jacket.


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INTERVIEW WITH DY

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2011

GUEST BLOGGER - SAMMI BURLEY aka. CHASE.DAKOTA

EARLIER THIS WEEK WE HAD A FEW WORDS WITH JEWELLERY DESIGNER 

EXTRAORDINARE - SAMMI BURLEY of 

CHASE.DAKOTA

WHAT GOT YOU INTO JEWELLERY DESIGN? 

I NEVER WORE MUCH JEWELLERY GROWING UP... MAINLY BECAUSE I COULDN'T FIND ANY PIECES THAT REFLECTED MY STYLE (AND PRICE RANGE). I'VE ALWAYS BEEN CREATIVE, SO I STARTED WITH SOME DIY'S FOR MYSELF, AND THEN PEOPLE STARTED ASKING ME TO MAKE THEM SOME PIECES... SO I GUESS IT JUST GREW FROM THERE

WHAT'S PLAYING ON YOUR IPOD?

ALORS ON DANSE BY STROMAE

MOST CHERISHED PIECE OF JEWELLERY?

A SMALL DIAMOND RING MY BOYFRIEND GAVE ME ON OUR FIRST VALENTINES DAY.

BLOGS YOU FOLLOW RELIGIOUSLY? 

INTERNATIONALLY: FASHIONTOAST, AUSTRALIAN: GARY PEPPER VINTAGE & 4TH AND BLEEKER 

BEST PLACE FOR A BITE TO EAT IN BRISBANE?

THE SMOKE AT NEWFARM

LATTES OR LONGNECKS? 

LATTES.

GIVE US A LOOK AT YOUR MOST FABULOUS CHILDHOOD OUTFIT

WHEN YOU THINK OF MELBOURNE YOU THINK OF...

GOOD FOOD AND GOOD FASHION.

IF YOU COULD DATE A ROCKSTAR, WHO WOULD IT BE? 

KURT COBAIN IF HE WAS STILL ALIVE... HE WAS JUST SO EFFORTLESSLY COOL AND DREAMY IN THE NINETIES.

PLANS FOR TONIGHT? 

FAMILY DINNER.

WE'RE A WEE BIT OBSESSED WITH THE WORK OF SAMMI, HER JEWELLERY LINE CHASE DAKOTA IS LIKE JANIS JOPLIN WITH A SHOT GUN. EDGY AND ACE, EACH PIECE OF HER JEWELLERY IS INTRICATELY UNIQUE, DESIGNED WITH LOVE AND AVAILABLE AT A DISTINCTLY REASONABLE PRICE POINT. ROCK YOUR WAY IN STORE TO DY OR ONLINE AT WWW.DOWNYONDER.COM.AU TO CHECK IT OUT TODAY. XXX

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FRECKLES AT JEREMY SCOTT

images via tuula 

Lusting for freckles after seeing these pictures from Jeremy Scott's show at NYFW

BILL CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK

Bill Cunningham - The Original Street Style Photographer

Keen to get a copy of this on DVD

DOWN YONDER

Some jewellery hitting Down Yonder early next week.  These are some of the last pieces from the Riders on the Storm collection.... stay tuned for my new collection.

xx sammi


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GROOMS-WOMAN INSPIRATION

1. Balmain Jacket - www.net-a-porter.com

2. Edun Trousers - www.shopbop.com

3. How Typical of Metal Bow Tie - www.estateofmind.com.au

4. The Row Blouse - www.net-a-porter.com

5. Chanel Nail Polish

6. Alexander Wang Heels - www.shopbop.com

I am going to be a best woman for my cousins wedding in April next year... so i am searching for some inspiration to fit in with the rest of the boys but still have a feminine touch!  This is what i picked with no budget... next i will show you what i pick with a budget ... which will probably be more realistic... however i still may splurge on those alexander wang heels!!


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SYMMETRICAL V. ASYMMETRICAL

EARRINGS BY CHASE.DAKOTA

One word... weird!

Symmetrical faces are said to be the benchmark of true beauty. So messing around with some cropping and mirroring... i made my face symmetrical.  It's so weird to look at... it hardly looks like me....fake even.  I believe people's asymmetries are what make them unique and beautiful in there own way.  I will admit.. i wish my eyebrows matched exactly... as my right eyebrow(left in the picture) is letting me down... i cannot seem to get it the same shape as the other one!!! 

On an eyebrow note... i'm thinking of trying threading...has anyone done threading?? what are your thoughts?? 

GOLDFINGER DIY

I just saw this cool DIY on Honestly WTF, so i thought i would share it... just in case some of you do not follow Honestly WTF... if you don't...i would suggest you start now!

You need:
* imitation gold leaf sheet
* tape
* non toxic liquid adhesive
* a foam brush

Step 1.
Start by cutting the sheet of gold leaf into half inch strips. Use scotch tape to tape off an area of the skin.


Step 2.
The gold leaf will not adhere to anything without an adhesive agent so an application of spirit gum is necessary. Apply a coat of spirit gum. (Spirit gum, which is normally used for affixing wigs and fake mustaches, is a great non-toxic solution and can be found at most speciality stage makeup stores orRicky’s in New York.) With a foam brush, dap the spirit gum until it becomes tacky. (not exactly sure what the Australian equivalent would be?)


Step 3.
Pick up a strip of gold leaf and press the gold side onto the tacky area with pressure. Remove the strip and repeat the steps until the whole area is covered.


Step 4.
Remove the tape and use your fingers to smooth out any loose flakes. The gold leaf should stay on for at least 8-10 hours. Spirit gum remover or rubbing alcohol can be used to remove it if necessary.

A CAROUSEL OF PASTELS

Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 Paris 

Some of my favourite looks from the collection.

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