Flora

One of the more exciting high street designer collaborations, Mary Katrantzou x Topshop, is due to drop later this week and I am already anticipating the dark shadow which will be cast over my credit card balance. Vogue UK have previewed the capsule collection here, and while the tees and leggings are a more balanced pricepoint, it is the jersey and silk dresses which have got me captivated.

Blue Blue Sky

After long admiring this beautifully vibrant shirtdress at RAFW last year, I was lucky enough to pick it up at the Gary Bigeni sample sale in Brisbane over the weekend. It has been perfect already for the weather here in Brisbane and I'm looking forward to pairing it with a blazer and ankle boots for winter.

Party and Bullshit

 Deadly Ponies Mr Mini Fill n Zip in Magenta

 Zimmermann 'Tender' Paisley Pant

Topshop Pastel Wedge in Coral

Updated shopping desires. Pretty keen for AW12 Deadly Ponies collection to drop in stores - the colors this season are all stunning, although the above Magenta is my pick. 

Ignite the Flame

I am so incredible thrilled to see the eagerly anticipated AW 12 collection, 'Flame', from celebrated Sydney designer Elliot Ward-Fear. The above images are just a selection from the striking lookbook, featuring New Zealand talent Liv O'Driscoll and the creative genius of photographer Thom Kerr and stylist Cassandra Scott-Finn. The images form arguably the most impressive lookbook to be released in Australia for the season, not surprising considering the stellar calibre of the team which produced it.

As for the clothes, the lush fabrication, impeccable tailoring and unique silhouettes are what sets Elliot's work apart from the rest in my personal opinion. The jacket/dress in the first shot is my pick from the collection, however the intricately structured mini dresses and latex under garments hold enormous potential for styling inspiration. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for this talented young designer.

Back in the Game

I was fortunate enough to work with incredible Brisbane based shoe label Tom Gunn recently and picked up a pair of these beautiful wedges. They've been my go to heel ever since and I must say, Shannon Gunn  and Gaby Thompson have absolutely perfected the art of functional yet beautiful and interesting footwear. The materials used in all of their collections are of the best quality and the color palettes will leave you anxious in anticipation between season to season. I've got my eye on their striking collaboration with Sydney wunderkind Gary Bigeni, as well as the exciting AW 12 Collection due to drop in stores in February.

Does Your Mother Know

I've had the real privilege of working with some incredible creative talents over the last month - I can't wait to show you all the finished projects! This fiery shot of Brisbane born beauty Nicole Pollard is from a day shooting earlier this month with one of my favorite photographers Thom Kerr. Teamed with the genius hair and makeup skills of Lauren McCowan, this was one of the most enjoyable days in the studio that I've had in a long while. 

Nicole is wearing Antipodium with emerging Brisbane designer Alexandra McGuire's high waisted bikini bottoms, Mania Mania Invocation necklace and vintage belt. 

Autumn Anticipation

I've got a few exciting projects in the works at the moment with one of my favorite Brisbane labels, Diaz. It's been such a rewarding experience to watch this label grow over the past eighteen months and I couldn't be more proud to have had the privilege to work alongside talented designer Ana Diaz. 

A collaboration with Sportsgirl has been on the horizon for the last year, and now we can finally see the results! The collection, 'The Graduates' features both Diaz and Sydney graduate Jessica O'Connor, both contributing a five piece capsule collection which will be launched in stores on the 2nd of March. 

I've got my eye on the mustard polka dot knit and black kimono style coat! I'm fortunate enough to own the brown leather circle skirt from the Diaz AW 2011 collection and the mustard knit will be the perfect accompaniment for Autumn.