209 muso mondays #20

Haven't done one of these in a wee while. I'm looking forward to two concerts coming up in the new year, Florence and Bon Iver weeooweeoo.

This is my fave off Florence's new-ish album, mostly because it sounds like it's from the musical Wicked which I recently-ish saw on Broadway in New York.



Yes there has been a definite downwards of stuff that I've made posting etc etc but I promise heaps are due after the new year. Is anybody out there? I hope you all had a good Christmas xx. 

208 princess of china

little drawings inspired by friends ruby and liam. 

207 elephant

Obviously posting around this period of festivities has got more than a little slack. And I don't even have much to show for it. Today me and Jen got a bit into it elephant cookies though :)



This song is yeah old now yeah etc etc and not even a favourite from their new album but it happened to be playing while writing this and seemed all too fitting... I'm sorry this post wasn't more exciting than its original title.

206 halfway

Not quite sure why I'm still making jumpers... ./but. As a variation of my cuddly hoody of the other day I made this grey marle version with quilted detailing. The plan is for eyelets and pockets as well but I quite enjoyed the easiness of it at this stage.....

205 easy as

Shirt for a lazy Sunday. There's something awesome about the nothingness of beige linen.

204 recycled

I made this from fabrics I scored from the Ruby sale the other day. I am so in love with the white floral mesh find - the weave is just so perfectly spaced. What's more, it's actually an old curtain/drape thing, lolz! How's that for recycling. I love how it's ended up to be this strange mix of a curtainish Asianish vintage looking mini dress.




In other news, we've been babysitting my cousin's twins the last few days. I go on and on about them. They just sooo cute.

203 free fridayz

OMG such nice weather today. Today I was treated to a free facial and a free beautiful furry skirt from Celine Rita. Thanks to my cousin and Celine,.. Cool!

202 bleached

photos: Oyster mag, model.net.nz, fashiongonerogue

201 round four plus more

One of my recent proudest accomplishments. This is not normal sushi friends, this is patented sushi.

200 up with the birds

I'm really into the idea of high fashion street wear at the moment. I made this hoody as an initial test, and the only fabric I could find to practice on was this embossed polka dot fluffy all-round goodness. Feeling pretty good about it as it was a first for testing hoods, pockets, eyelets... etc etc! Now all I need is a longer cord. Lollls.

199 life on the nickel

Pretty stoked with these awesome buys at the Ruby garage sale today. So lucky to avoid all the chaos too.



And very chuffed for all this amazing fabric I get to play with now!! Free fabric is just the bees knees. Yay.

198 ruby garage sale

Get to it! Lots of goodies to be gotten, including some of my faves from last winter below. Including lots of shoes!

197 bubble

A couple of recent makes. All of these materials were bought ages ago. My head is so full of ideas these days but to keep myself grounded I'm trying my hardest to use up my massive stash of 'buy but don't use' materials which I've accumulated over the years, before buying more. The top is a subtle two tone silk, they're actually much the same colour but the back is more sheer. I especially love the side view how it overlaps and curves. The skirt is a pale gold beige linen - it has a subtle metallic sheen on it which makes it shine in the light.

196 porcupine

images: aych blog

"Ruby’s character is based on a fantastical old world female goddess, and the interweaving images, drawn from the natural world, echo her attempts to isolate and protect herself.” - project director Ralph Matthews

My fave pop princess in all the sparkles and glamour of her newest single. So Many Ruby's! Her beyond lengthy peachy dress was designed by Hannah of aych blog and check out those rocks... which are by NZ jewellery designer Jessica McCormack. Watch the awesome animations below!

195 japanese thinking etc etc

Somewhere between having a drunk feast at Kura the other night (BEST soft shell crab) and shower time thinking tonight I have had one tangent of thoughts after another. Most may realise that Japan is the country of contrasts; an easy visual example is comparing the conservative politely dressed nation with their Harajuku/out of this world pop culture which screams for attention. I never quite made the bridge between how different their architectural image is to their high fashion though. Going through my Architecture degree, I came to really appreciate Japanese architecture and design, it is a true visual of their polite and forever humble nation. Minimalistic, white, clean geometries which in their limitations show just how beautiful appreciating simple spaces can be.


1. Ishigami's Kanagawa Institute of Technology

In the realms of fashon, in the past recent while I've come to discover lots of designers which, really couldn't reflect differently on this description. Experimental and loud, the thing I find most curious about my favourites are how much fun can be seen through the garment, for both wearer and creator. The whole design process just seems like an absolute joy. Which has gotta be the start of something. (The burger ring has Made My Day).




1. Tsumori Chisato SS2011 / 2. Q Pot burger ring set / 3. Comme des Garcons homepage

194 four

Love on Top hasn't left my head the past 5 days.

193 fabulous arabia

Such a dreamy concert. I was left all alone to contemplate.

192 i'll be lightning

Earlier this year I attended a small pattern making class.. It didn't teach me much at all, but I got the basics to work with and ended up with an idea of how to make a princess line dress. I have been hiding this amazey chartreuse material for years now, it's DKNY silk from Global Fabrics that was too good to miss out on but I've never seemed to find a perfect use for it. Well here it is! It's all sorts of cool cos it looks like a block colour from far away but up close it has these dainty little white polka dots. My sort of jam.

Worn with my Ruby belt. And I thought it would be fun to chuck in my newest BRIGHTEST pair of shoes just in case things weren't exciting enough already. I bought them in Florence, from this amazing Italian brand called Casadei. I am obsessed with the heel shape.

191 prism light

I love these photos of Sophie Doull. She has such a curiously stunning face!





photos: model.net.nz

190 muso mondays #19

Mel will see this coming. Last night she accidentally discovered this amazing collaboration that is the latest project between The Black Seeds' Mike Fabulous and Lawrence Arabia's James Milne. Together they are called Fabulous Arabia. Such a disparate mix can only end up with a GREAT result - the chilled Black Seedsesque funk of Mike's instrumentals with James' dreamy layered harmonious vocals melted on top. The album is called Unlimited Buffet, and to celebrate the release they are playing shows! This Sunday at the Kings Arms. Get therrreeee.

189 purple waffle

This jumper I just made is the King of Comfy and just in time for this shit weather spell that has come upon us. I became infatuated with the idea of elbow slits which are perhaps the least practical feature (occasionally cold elbows) BUT it's purple waffle merino (comfy), raglan sleeved and boat necked (comfy), and big and baggy (comfy). I was so happy completing this jumper as it has lots of things involved in its making that I haven't tried before, but it all worked!

188 white light

A simple white dress, designed and made in an hour last night.. I pretty much made it up as I cut. I am a big fan of the awkward length sleeves (slash literally only enough material for this length) and the wide boat neck. The fabric was given to me, it's a little strange and a little kooky, but kinda cool. It has turned out to be quite the perfect little number for this whole in between seasons thing we've got going, and I can see it becoming a summer staple too.

187 Alexander McQueen at The Met

I was fortunate enough to coincide my recent visit to New York with the much celebrated tribute exhibition to the late Alexander McQueen at the Metropolitan Museum. Entitled 'Savage Beauty', it presented McQueen's work and ideas dating right back to his very first collection. The work was that of a true visionary - this guy lived in another dimension..