What you loved:
1. 5 of the best high-waisted bathers
As summer approached, we all re-considered the benefits of itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikinis, and for good reason: just look at these!
2. A visual guide to the evolution of my hair
One repercussion I didn't consider when I dyed my hair pink in 2009 was that my hair would become some sort of bizarre underground Tumblr/We Heart It sensation. Even when it was back to blonde in 2011, those kids lapped it up. And to that I say, um, it really isn't that cool. Both myself and my hairdresser think my hair is kind of gross, actually. But each to their own. I'm getting what some might call a makeover on Saturday, so I'm enjoying what it is while it lasts.
3. Dion Lee x Cue jacket
What's not to love about Dion Lee x Cue, and half price at that?!
4. Breo De Janeiro headphones
My favourite part about this post was the hark back to New Year's Day, 2011, in New York City. I'll use any excuse to reference that town, and it appears you didn't mind that either.
5. The bum bag that wasn't
Free People's Australian launch went off with a bang, and I was thrilled to preview a very cool pouch belt in my new joint a little way out of Adelaide.
6. That gorgeous Casper & Pearl floral headband
Local girl Stacey Hendrickson, better known as the designer behind Casper & Pearl, has been generating a bit of hype this year, and this headband is one of her designs I've been wearing all year around.
7. Mimco x Not So Naked photoshoot
I'm privileged to have created photoshoots for Mimco twice, and when they sent me this bag from their new collection, I pulled together a model test with 60's inspired styling in the heart of Adelaide.
8. The first of many collaborations with Claire Alice Young
This photoshoot was a definitive moment for me, and I will be ever grateful to have gotten to know Claire this year. At the time, it was some of my proudest work, and I'm glad you appreciated it too.
9. blank + white
This marked a new era in post-processing for me: less contrast, more negative space.
10. Toi et Moi's street style lookbook
I stand by my statement that they've always offered something interesting each season with their lookbooks, and you seem to have agreed.
What I loved:
If I could vote in the Hottest 100 again, it would probably go something like this:
What did you vote for?!?
Chanelle
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Life is picnics
I get it already, you say as you idly browse what must be at least the fourth post in the last six months filled with picnic photos. You like picnics. Whatever.
Do I sense the bitter undertones of jealousy? Yes, yes I believe I do. Because you so wish you were so recklessly blessed with the bounty of wonderful individuals I am grateful to call friends.
Because when my family was nowhere to be found, my friends had dinner on the balcony on Christmas day. And when life was idyllic, we celebrated as one on a hill overlooking the city. Life undulates, but picnics remain the same.
My sister lives by this saying, life is people. If so, then I wouldn't have a life without picnics.
Chanelle
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Road test: Geisker shirt
New label Geisker sent me a beautifully crafted Italian shirt and cufflinks set to try, and I was pretty stoked to own a shirt with French cuffs, since it can be difficult to find a well-cut women's shirt. Apart the fact that I had no chance to iron it before I wore it, I couldn't fault it - if you're looking for an affordable, high quality work garments, Geisker's online store is well worth a look. Note that the sizing runs a little large so you'll want to size down if you're between sizes.
Store owner Jennie has just begun her own blog, so if corporate fashion is down your alley perhaps keep an eye on it.
Store owner Jennie has just begun her own blog, so if corporate fashion is down your alley perhaps keep an eye on it.
Chanelle
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Friday, December 23, 2011
merry summer
Vintage scarf | One Teaspoon watch | Vintage Lanvin belt | Finders Keepers dress | Vintage shoes
Eat, drink and be merry. Or don't. Whatever. I'll be sleeping out the 99 (fahrenheit) degree weather.
This song will never get old.
chanelle
x
Eat, drink and be merry. Or don't. Whatever. I'll be sleeping out the 99 (fahrenheit) degree weather.
This song will never get old.
chanelle
x
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
kissed the Boy
This is what I want you to wear, you said. You always knew exactly what you wanted.
I took in the purple dress and corduroy trousers and nodded vigorously.
But what if they don't have it in the store by then? I screwed up my little nose and silently approved of my forward thinking.
We can buy it now just in case!
But you were seven, and I was six, and Pumpkin Patch might as well have been Prada. We determined to save.
And then you moved to Germany, just like that. What's a ten-year-old to do when her best friend is on the other side of the world? I cried.
About three years later, you moved back, and your mind was fertile with life and ideas and initiative. I was naive, home-schooled, sheltered. You had boyfriends, and I couldn't relate. They were scary.
Seven years on, and we caught up for coffee. I found out you would be marrying a boy. The Boy we had spent hours dreaming about. As little girls we had talked about what he would look like, how he would dress, where you would live, how many kids you wanted.
Three days ago, I stood in a paddock next to your house and watched a ceremony that confirmed the death of our childhoods.
I sat on the very seat where we planned the event fourteen years ago. I stood on the steps where you told me about Sex and I thought you were telling me an extravagant fib. (That's disgusting! Nobody would ever do that.) The trampoline where you taught me about French kissing is gone.
Watching you marry Boy was just as heartbreaking as it was beautiful. I didn't mean to become an adult. I didn't mean to leave those dreams behind. I didn't mean to let titles body paperwork degrees busy taken jealous facebook mine woman money cool leaving define me.
I hope you're as happy as you said you would be.
Do you still want 10 children?
Seven years on, and we caught up for coffee. I found out you would be marrying a boy. The Boy we had spent hours dreaming about. As little girls we had talked about what he would look like, how he would dress, where you would live, how many kids you wanted.
Three days ago, I stood in a paddock next to your house and watched a ceremony that confirmed the death of our childhoods.
I sat on the very seat where we planned the event fourteen years ago. I stood on the steps where you told me about Sex and I thought you were telling me an extravagant fib. (That's disgusting! Nobody would ever do that.) The trampoline where you taught me about French kissing is gone.
Watching you marry Boy was just as heartbreaking as it was beautiful. I didn't mean to become an adult. I didn't mean to leave those dreams behind. I didn't mean to let titles body paperwork degrees busy taken jealous facebook mine woman money cool leaving define me.
I hope you're as happy as you said you would be.
Do you still want 10 children?
cobalt trousers
Vintage fedora hat | Dion Lee for Cue blazer | American Apparel deep V | Sportscraft Eva Capri trousers | Really old canvas shoes from K-mart
on lookbook
I'M SUCH A POSER LOLZ SK8ING ROX.
Not really. In my defence, I was legitimately about to go for a cruise when I took these images as I had bought the board the day before and was (am) fairly obsessed with it. Even the most perfunctory skater will see that it's a terrible board, though - I can't deny it needs an upgrade.
Sportscraft gave me the chance to try some of their goods at the freshly opened Burnside Village store, and when I finally made my way there I was certainly impressed. (In a somewhat ironic twist, I wasn't able to make it to the Zara press hour, despite being the first to break the news the Spanish bastion of sweatshops was on its way.) The Village has always been one of my favourite shopping centres in Adelaide, and I can happily say that position in my mind has only improved since its renovations.
Chanelle
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
New online store: Rouse // sponsored post
In the veritable ocean of Australian online fashion retailers, it takes something very special to stand out. So when Jocelyn Leong decided to launch her store ROUSE this summer, her intention was to create something that would offer the best of Perth-inspired style to the nation at a very affordable price point.
And with jewellery from $10 and clothing from $30, I think we can conclude that's just what she's achieved. It's like a sample sale all year round!
As I post this, Joce has just launched her summer collection and there is plenty more to come. To keep in touch with the store and new product launches and sales, like ROUSE on facebook or sign up for the mailing list on the site.
Got your eye on any pieces? The orange trousers are calling my name (I have the perfect orange sleeveless shirt for a suit-inspired look), as well as this $10 spike ring.
Chanelle
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