Time for a Triwa

After spending 7 years with my little silver Storm watch I thought it was time to upgrade to something a little more chunky, stylish and unique.  In a recent trip to Melbourne I came across this awesome watch by Swedish label Triwa.  I want more than one!!

Zara heels

After a bit of bargaining with the ebay seller, I managed to buy these fantastic heels from Zara. Piccie thanks to www.dirtyhairhalo.com

Gorman now in Newmarket, Auckland

The wait is over!  After years of seeing a best friend in some fantastic outfits from Gorman (she lives in Melbourne) I can now relax that we have this shop in Auckland.  Love her quirky designs and it's about time we got another Australian designer in town.  To find it online go HERE or visit the store on Nuffield St, Newmarket.

Image: Gorman

The Bowie Pant, Maurie & Eve

I am very very excited to have nabbed one of the two pairs of Bowie Pants by Australian label Maurie & Eve, that will be arriving to the store Area 51 in May!  I found these gems on a blog and thought I must have those!  So I searched and searched as they sold out in Australia.  So my toll calls to Oz and time spent researching was well worth it.

 These are another pair of amazing pants that I would also like to get my hands on - but they are from Celine, and doubt anyone in NZ even stocks this label.

Two Dimensional Life of Her

Went to a fantastic live theatre performance on Friday night as part of the New Performance Festival at the Aotea Centre - Two Dimensional Life of Her, by Fleur Noble.  It was a great visual experience of 2 & 3D visual effects, see my review and awesome photos here on Thread.

Hair up...

I was lucky enough to spend my Christmas holidays with my family which meant the chance to do my sisters hair for a wedding she was attending.   It's a little hard to see from this photo but there are around 3-4 french rolls over the crown of the head.  A few bobby pins later and ta-da....

Cool coral

I love this gold thimble (not sure what else to call it?!) and the corals and greens...

Image from Scandinavian Chic

Bad hair with Vidal Sassoon Straighteners

Bought some Vidal Sassoon Straighteners last week and they were so terrible!!  Didn't curl my hair, burnt my fingers holding them and didn't run smoothly through my hair at all.  So just letting you all know that these are a bad buy.  I have now ordered myself some GHD's - what I should have done in the first place.  Buy them at ASOS and you will save yourself around $100!

Lonely Miaow's Charity Tan-a-thon

Please come along and support a fantastic Auckland charity Lonely Miaow at New Zealand's first ever Tan-a-thon!  Help us to raise much needed funds to help us care for abandoned, injured and stray cats and kittens all over Auckland.  I really appreciate the support by our sponsor Spraytanz who will be helping us on the day.

A visit to ZARA, Sydney

Last weekend was spent relaxing in the beautiful sunshine in Sydney and of course a spot of shopping specifically at the new ZARA store.  I could have gone wild but with boyfriend in tow I could only do a quick shop.  I still managed to come away with 4 new items - here is a pic of the wide-legged silk pants I purchased.  I am looking foward to trying out my bright orange jeans as well.  Bright colours are one of the main themes on the racks and I am loving the vibrant orange!

Image from 5inchandup

Lonely Miaow

I've just taken on a voluntary role of Marketing & Fundraising Manager for a fantastic charity called Lonely Miaow.  Based in Auckland they take care of stray and abandoned cats all over the Auckland region.  Watch out for some exciting fundraising events coming this way... who said fashion and animals don't mix!

Image: www.lonelymiaow.co.nz

Back on track!

It's been a busy time of year.... summer is upon us and there will be lots to talk about fashion-wise.  NZ Fashion Week has been and gone, will NZ keep this event going??  Not so sure...

Anyway, I think lace is still going to be popular for summer....

Tessuti and Ingrid Starnes collaboration

The official opening of the Tessuti and Ingrid Starnes store in Herne Bay was held last Thursday night bringing together beautiful homewares and goregous fashion.   To read more go to my story here at Thread

OSIS +

Having fine hair can be a real pain when you want to give some height and boofiness to your do.  So when my hairdresser suggested Osis hair dust I was very intrigued... how had I never heard of this product before?  The easiest way to explain it is that it's like talcum powder which you shake ever so lightly into your hair.  It creates texture and a matt finish rather than a shine.  Pricey at the hairdresser but you can grab this on strawberrynet too.

Ring of silver

I have spent the last 8 weeks at a fantastic contemporary jewellery course at a place called Workshop 6 based in Kingsland, Auckland.  I've always wanted to learn how to make proper silver jewellery so this course definitely gave me the skills to do this and I came away with something I'm quite proud of.

Bird in a Bunnysuit

I've been coming across these great little gift cards in a few shops recently as well as craft markets, I thought they were cute and quirky and would be lovely in a frame so I got in touch with Bayley Collins the designer and requested a customised print size especially for a new frame I had.  The print I chose is called 'Hoo.. me?'  Her website is www.birdinabunnysuit.co.nz

OAT's biodegradable sneakers

OAT's was founded by Dutch designer Christiaan Maats in 2008 with a goal to create environmentally and imaginative products.  Check out this sneaker below - fully biodegradable, once they come to the end of their life, plant in the garden and watch them sprout into wildflowers!  Choice!

 Website www.ecouture.com photo by Coriette Schoenaert

'The Search'

New purchase of a brand-new, with tags on dress from Sass and Bide.  The Search dress will work perfectly for me for this weekend!  Gotta love Trademe..

Outlook for next summer.... ah not so sure

Want to see what is in store for us next summer?  Top Shop's first look for summer below.   Now I like pieces that are a bit different but I think this is going a little far.  I'm sure we will see hoards of girls following the trend as they do and in large groups!  Get me a bucket please.

New Zealand Fashion Festival 2011

I was lucky enough to be given a ticket to the NZ Fashion Festival last week.  I reviewed Collection #3 hosted by Cleo on Thursday night.  To read more go to Thread's website here.

Ilvy Jacobs - paper bags

Ilvy Jacob's paper bags are a new take on the 'sustainable' bag.  Not just your typical run of the mill brown paper bag, but these have been designed by product designer Ilvy with her aim to create an aesthetically pleasing longer lasting paper bag.  Check out the rest of her collection here

Cha Cha Cha

Do you know of anyone looking for a latin dance dress?  I'm selling this little number as I am no longer dancing unfortunately.  Last worn in 2009 (just the once) I designed this dress myself and had it made here in Auckland.  It's made of red chiffon with a Lycra leotard on the inside.  It is covered in sequins and Swarovski crystals.  Check out my shop for further details.

First Mondays - art , craft, music, fashion

First Thursdays is a recent fixture to the Auckland events calendar showcasing art and crafts, music and fashion - the first Thursday of each month. To hear all about it and find out who is involved, read my article on fashion and culture website Thread.

A jewellery stall in St Kevin's Arcade, K Rd, Auckland

Black Swan Wardrobe

I recently watched the award winning Black Swan and thoroughly enjoyed it, all the right elements for me - a psychological thriller and ballet in one.  Along with the great story line I took note of the fantastic dancewear.  As a dancer in my early years I can appreciate the need for style, comfort and functionality of dancewear. I found an article on Black Swan wardrobe designer Amy Westcott in Dancetrack Magazine.  Interesting to note that Rodarte's vulture-inspired Autumn 2010 collection also provided Amy the inspiration for the white and black swan tutus and hair pieces.

 

Spare a Thought for The Gift

Once again my favourite label Sass and Bide gets another post.  With a new range available in stores (and online) there is plenty to catch your eye.  What I like about the first pic is the military inspired shirt (The Gift) that would be great with black pants, skinny jeans or some patterned harem pants as seen here.   Screams style and comfort.

Images: www.sassandbide.com.au

Or go more glam with these 'Spare Thoughts' pants made of foil-coated jersey.

Happy Auckland Anniversary!

Vogue eyewear and Kate Moss

Happy New Year and it's time for me to get back into it!  Kate Moss fills my first blog post for 2011....

The-Collection.co.nz

Work is finally over and I have time to update my blog.  I wanted to let you all know about a site called 'The Collection'.  It is New Zealand's only designer charity auction site and every item sold results in a donation to the charity of your choice - for me this is the SPCA, a great cause - so go and trawl through your wardrobe and pull out the items you think you can do without.  It's def worth having a look what's on offer.

Image from The-Collection.co.nz

Twentysevennames wins scholarship

I attended the annoucement of the DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship on Monday at Studio Lumiere - what a fabulous space, and very fitting for this award.  Check out my review here at Thread.

Topman launch

Read my review from last month on the Topman launch at The Department Store, here at Thread

Maxi dress

Spent today in a conference about social media - brushing up on my blogging skills and while I was downtown I thought I may as well pop into the shops. I made a quick purchase of this navy and white striped maxi dress from Supre, perfect for the summer weather.  I'm wearing it right now as I was so hot when I got home.  Nice and breezy!

www.supre.com.au

Shop doors are open!

Hi everyone, my store is finally open!  Took a while but finally got there... a couple of things loaded so check them out and flick me an email if anything takes your fancy'.  I hope to get some more items up over the summer months!  Go to Shop Fashion Fairground

And happy birthday, its one year of blogging this month!

Got that Beat

Another addition to my summer wardrobe are these great pair of 'Got that Beat' pants by Sass & Bide.  Amazingly comfy and can be worn with sneakers or heels.  I need to stop myself going into this store!!

Image: shopstyle.com

Topman joins the Department Store

Yay Topman is coming to Auckland this weekend, Saturday 23rd October!  Boys get ready for some great shopping down at the Department Store in Takapuna.  With the many comments I get from my male friends about the lack of reasonably priced, stylish menswear this is sure to be a hit.   .

Image: www.topman.co.uk

Converse where are you?

I'm embarrassed to say that I don't own a pair of Converse/Chucks but now that I've decided I want a pair I can't find what I want.  Yes I'm aware that Auckland store, Pat Menzies is a big stockist of this brand as well as Footlocker but I find  it rather strange we only have two stockists seeing as this brand is extremely popular.  I've spent a bit of time researching online what style and colour I want, only to find that the official Converse website doesn't ship internationally! Grrr what's with that!   Here are two options on my wish list.

Starfish comes to town

Wellington label Starfish has launched its new Auckland store in Newmarket.  Check out my photos and story here www.thread.co.nz

NZFW

Quick post - my work colleague Megan and I at NZFW

The Designer Collection at NZFW 2010

Stoked to be offered a VIP ticket last night to The Design Collection show at NZFW.   As the name suggests over 50 designer labels hit the catwalk including Huffer, Brady, Sable & Minx, Cybele, Hailwood to name a few.  Outfits were a mixture of current season and previews of some winter 2011 pieces.   My favourites were Zambesi, Juliette Hogan,  Twentysevennames, and NomD.  Quite suprisingly I really liked Treslise Cooper whose outfits were more funky than her typical frilly and flowery numbers.

BTW annoyingly my camera died after the drinks so unfortunately I can't show you any of my own pics from last night. But here is a taste from Stolen Girlfriends Club.

You can tell a Wella woman by the way she wears her hair....

.....you can tell a Wella woman anywhere!  Read the low-down from my night out on Monday at the Wella Trend Vision Hairdressing Awards at Thread.co.nz

American Apparel full length skirt pleeeease

Just wanted to show you my next summer purchase, it's this beautifully floaty, full length skirt made of chiffon by American Apparel.  I hunted high and low online to find out where this skirt originated from!  AA have a great collection of basics, as well as skirts, blouses, leggings etc.  I'd always thought they stocked simple cotton tees and sports wear - but no!  Check out their site here.

Image: Topshop Blog

Image: AA

Auckland say hi to Sass & Bide!

My all-time favourite store has arrived in Auckland, and right on my door step in Ponsonby.  I'm absolutely loving this seasons graphic and tribals prints and have already been in there to hunt out a purchase or two!  

Carrousel - the new pop up store

Read about Hayley Iggo and her new pop up designer clothing store - Carrousel, here www.thread.co.nz