back it up

Hobogestapo. "A PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTIVE DOCUMENTING NIGHTLIFE, MUSIC, FASHION AND CULTURE..AND IN RECENT TIMES..PRODUCING MORE WEIRD, CONCEPTUAL STUFF". I like their stuff. Like, REALLY like it. And their letter box is outside the shop so I get a gentle reminder each time I walk out the front to check it out.

Time for a slight ramble....

Have I already mentioned that I'm in the process of converting from PC to Mac? If not, well, I am. Everyone says I'll get used to it but am finding file organisation, or lack thereof, leads me to heave a deep heavy sigh at the very thought of sifting through files to make a post. Definately not what I signed up for.

Almost had an anxiety attack the other night trying to sort out my thousands of photos which were duplicated and scattered in various locations...add to the fact that iPhoto now goes into self destruct mode and decides to freez everytime I import any number of files and I am almost officially over it. Any encouraging words to get me through this rough patch will be gladly accepted.

Photos: http://www.hobogestapo.com/

on the flipside

My sister's a babe. So is my other one. Her turn next.

The first one is what I submitted for a student exhibition that opened last night.

Photos: My own

here comes a feeling you thought you'd forgotten

At my part time Paddington residence a typical post-outing wind down (or pre-day preperation) involves sitting on the kitchen bench with a comforting cup of tea (or perhaps a cheeky glass of wine), a whole lot of life discusion and heap of hearty laughs. I don't know about anyone else, but to me this picture reminds and tells the story of those moments. He may have written this as a good conversation starter but I found the quote has really stuck with me...it may not be that there is only that 'one' out there, it's that you are choosing one and making them you're one. And only.




An ideal Sunday afternoon. You know when parties have good vibes just because? This was one of them. The mix of people, sunshine, freshly cut grass (as in the stuff thats covers the dirt), homecooked feast, summer cocktails and DAISIES were all valuable contributors.

CHEERS TO THAT!!

Photos: My own

almost but not quite

Hanneli Mustaparta. What a fine lady. I have this tank and am now just looking for the spraklebomb bra to go with it. I simply will not be satisfied wearing it any other way after seeing this pic. Any suggestions??

Photo: Jak & Jil

pancakes

For some reason my brain defaulted to my pre-trying-to-be-good-with-money phase yesterday and I went to buy a new bikini by Anna & Boy. Somehow Mum + Sister encouraged me to reboot and rethink. I somewhat sadly but strongly walked away to discover they're having a sale on Fri. SCORE!!!!! I knew the Gods loved me.

WHEN Friday 11th December, 2009- one day only.
WHERE Level 3, 110 Kippax St
Surry Hills


Um. yum.

P>S> Thanks for the lovely comments a couple of posts back. I will now try not be so precious with posting personal pics!

Photos: annaandboy.com.au

it

The girlcrush I have on Abbey is getting rridiculous. Everytime I see her she's just so 'it'!

Photos: Martin Lidell

wiggin out.

Post title = joke of the night at a recent wig party I was at. For some reason it didn't stop being funny. My creative director/genius hairdresser friend was conveniently over at my house before the party hence the wig not actually being a wig but more like a big hot mess of braided hair pieces on half of my head. Few feathers chucked in for something different. Not that it wasn't different already. Loved it.

Oh and quite a large photo of myself right there. Not gonna lie...it makes me feel quite vulnerable putting 'me' out there. Will probs stick with everyone elses pretty pictures for now yah? Yahhh. Must say, have been to some pretty A grade parties lately so will have to do a catch-up post.

this is it

Sitting alone in the shop absolutely totally inspired and amazed and in awe and in love with my new favourite photographer (everytime I think I've decided on my actual favourite I find a new actual favourite)



Photos: by Cedric Bihr

long grass warm light

In love. This makes me want to get half naked in a forest and take pretty pictures.

Photos: by Jason Lee Parry via FGR

be still

Haven't had any desire to see (or even knowledge of) this movie until I stumbled across a few beautiful screen shots. When there's good (generally don't like using good as an adjective but too tired to think of anything better right now) style and pretty lighting I can't imagine I would find the movie too painful to watch despite some shocking reviews I have since read. Maybe a nice reward for when I finish my assessment tomorrow night?!

Photos: from The Edge of Love

Pair back

Come summer time if I'm not at work I'll be found in minimal clothing - perhaps a piece of soft cotton paired with well worn in denim on top of a small but strategically placed piece of lycra - at most. Barefoot is ideal but will deal with Havianas if required. Dam society and its clothing is necessary; not optional, views (yes I realise this may seem strange coming from a girl who works in, plays with, dreams and blogs about fashion...but I also do enjoying human flesh in its most natural state. I took out the garbage naked the other night, was thrilling). This of course does not leave all that much room for glamour, not that I'm much of a glamour girl anyway......but point of the story is if I'm gonna be buying its gotta be comfy, its gotta work in with what I already have, its gotta be stripped back and its got to be fabric of an above average quality, softness, lightness level. Which is where these Rittenhouse pieces come into it. Adore the watercolour/ink prints they have done for summer.
Whats even better is that my absolute fav local boutique Palms stocks the label. Fingers crossed the styles I'm after have made her cut!

known to keep digging on existence

With eyes wide open.

Words: Keri SMith
Photos: Me

hello world

Another long and undesired absence from the blogosphere caused by hectic work schedule. Can't really complain as have also being fitting a lot of play time in...life is sweet.





So many bits a pieces to post but heres just a few photos I do love right now. (Not so) subtle bridalish theme you spotted? From me? No, neverrrrr.

Photos: Heidi Slimane, blueymcphluey.livejournal.com, Helen Coetzee

je t'aime

size up

My screen isn't big enough to capture these whole shots but am loving all of them regardless. More to come...

Photos: by Rory Shram

plush lush

Gorgeous tones...each shot is a winner.

Was driving me insane what these reminded me of but gave up and settled on a few different things.






Gucci glamour (+colouring) combined with this particular Poly shoot + Chloe direction/styling? Perhaps.

Photos: Bruno Dayan

a love letter for you

Check out the rest of the series at aloveletterforyou.com. SUPER cute!

Photos: by Adam Wallacavage, murals by Steve Powers

rush job

Setup, launched and now running new store 7 days a week so please do accept my apology for dissappearing without warning. It really was a bit of a whirlwind.
It pains me to not be part of blogosphere at a time when I feel so inspired and am really wanting to spend time taking a step back assessing whats going on and where I'm heading. I truly feel as though blogging is like therapy for me!! It's like you can create then look at your identity all with a click of a mouse.............or maybe its just a collection of things that catch my eye with a couple of random thoughts thrown in for good measure? Yeah thought so. But never the less I really miss it.


Need one of these right now. 70 hour weeks really arent my thing.

Photo: The Selby

nothing compares

As far as I can recall this is THE top of my top photographic geniousy editorials. Would love to know who the art director/stylist of this was (ok I could probably just google but instead I'll waste that 10 seconds saying how I'd love to know...we're strange humans sometimes aren't we). I love the creepy, institutional (word?) vibe mixed with the angelic faces, soft colours and sharp focus.

Photos: by Steven Meisel

just quietly

Can't wait for the day when this doesn't run through my head each time Sunday comes round.

Picture: unknown (if anyone knows source that would be great!)