house and garden

I have soon begun to discover (not long after I first started) that apartment hunting isn't as fun as I thought it might be. It's all good and well until that all too familiar wave of rejection comes crashing down upon you when you are told that you didn't get the place you have been gunning for/obsessing over/dreaming about for the last few days.

Nevertheless you move on and onto the next art deco, north facing, "stunning" two bedroom apartment and repeat the same continuous cycle. The one bright side of the rent cycle is that it brings out your inner interior design smarts. And by this I mean it has you frantically blog stalking other peoples design ideas and racking your brain trying to think where you can source an ornate bathtub, those black and white tiles in Kate Spade's kitchen, and airy fairy lights to hang over your 4- poster antique bed.

And on a completely unrelated note - aren't these outfits divine?

jaci bailey

We have yet to see some semblance of summer in Melbourne just yet. However I have faith she is still coming...if so it's best to be prepared for those hot summer nights and sweltering days, grab the last of the seasons offerings from Jaci Bailey. Head to the website HERE to scope her summer 10/11 collection or head to Laneway Magazine to hear about the lady behind the label (of the same name) in my pre-christmas craziness interview.

back from blogger exile

Feliz Ano Nuevo children of the sun x

colour me goot

I met Josh Goot a few months back at the Belinda Store launch of his latest collection. In the time since then, I have somehow managed to track down the man in question for a few words somewhere between his hometown of Sydney and the haute couture set in Paris where he has been showing his collection. We discussed everything from Paris showings, to pop-up stores and even the task of breaking his very colourful label into the black market...otherwise known as Melbourne.

Click HERE to check out my words with the formidable, the talented, the ever so lovely...Josh Goot.

'cause i try and i try and i try

The Rolling Stones sang it true when they uttered the words, 'I can't get no satisfaction' because just when the weather turns and I get those deliciously balmy 30+ degree days that I have been so longing for I get a strong craving for chunky woolen knits. The kind of knits you throw on over Bassike tees, your most worn jeans and weathered boots, open fire place not included.

It is in my experience to never ignore cravings...so I'm just going to go with it. I'll just counterbalance my most favourite winter knits with some ripped summer shorts, a refreshing mojito and some serious air-conditioning.