214 various artists?

Really really stoked to have acquired these two beauties, thanks Minty :) Locals Henrietta Harris and Kelly Thompson are wonderful gems. Both are limited edition oldies, only 100 prints of each were made!


Henrietta Harris, Red Pants



Kelly Thompson, Come?

213 american eulogy

Self take bathroom shot ftw. But the real point is, I've gone crazy over this fabric and my newly made summer shirt and shorts. The fabric is a Karen Walker light and fine silk cotton that I just got from the Global Fabrics sale. Apart from being a mare to work with (perhaps why there was so much at Global in the first place..), it's really quite special. It has a white sheen to it which in some light make the fabric look completely and softly washed out, yet under direct light reveal a sparkly metallic shimmer! It's totally bonkers.

I was really into the idea of using the strict stripes to make a well thought out minimalistic kind of shirt. No fuss. Hence short sleeves, box shaped, with a hidden button placket and square pocket that just camouflages right in. I'm obsessed with detail so everything ends in blue stripe (collar, pocket, hems). The shorts are obviously more suited to the pajama variety. But I don't care, my new day outfit is SORTED. Matching Americana is going to be so fun.

ps. anyone got a job for me?

212 the wider sun

Love and definitely inspired by Phillip Lim's Spring 2012 collection. The pastels and loose shapes are just so natural and beautiful. I found this amazing sunset silk amongst my piles and ended up with a relaxed day dress. The knee length and relax fit is really what I dig.

211 mail bag

Made this envelope clutch bag. Perfect size to fit all my crap without looking full at all!

210 what the water gave me

Beautiful tie dye fabric you may have seen on the 'boating' styles at Ruby this summer. I love how the visual is so outright explosively painterly yet also kind of mothy and subdued by the colours. An easy sleeveless shirt for summer (what summer//??????) and another cross over back top, shown off on my beautiful mannequin which was a 21st present from all my lovely architecture friends who I do not see nearly enough anymore. happy new y e a r ! I miss all my friends overseas.

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