If your in the U.S of A I hope you tuned into the premiere of the 22nd season of The Simpsons because my fave Kiwi singer/songwriter duo Flight of the Chonchords feature!
Jemaine: "I've seen more life in the Wellington Botanic Gardens!"
Bret: "That is a heckle but if you're not from New Zealand it loses some of it's sting
Jemaine: "How much?"
Brett: "Well most if it?
Jemaine: "Do you think they wont know the reference?"
Brett: "If they did know the gardens they would know that they are teeming with life"
*swoon*
xx
September 28, 2010
FOTC FTW!
September 27, 2010
Cycle dreams
Post NZFW fruity drinks at the Palace
This is my friend Tullia who was my room mate for fashion week! Isn't she so cute? She is from Melbourne and super awesome - I hope I get to visit her soon! Check out some of her work here.
I really want to ride a cute bike this summer (totally beats cycling at the gym!) Ohh to be living in a super flat city like Tullia's city!
These are some of the cute bikes in my inspiration folder at the moment:
xx
I really want to ride a cute bike this summer (totally beats cycling at the gym!) Ohh to be living in a super flat city like Tullia's city!
These are some of the cute bikes in my inspiration folder at the moment:
September 26, 2010
Aych loves Casie Stewart
One of my fave parts of the last week was getting to have an amazing time with my internet crush Miss Casie Stewart! These two pics were snapped by the amazing Venus for her awesome website Party Of Wolves. You should check her out and follow because I think she is delicious!
Look at the crazy awesome gift that was hand delivered from Toronto to me from Casie? So precious! How I miss Toronto in all of its dirty glory! I'm going to keep working hard so I can keep dreaming big.. how inspiring and motivating fashion week was!
A huge HELLO must also go to Derek Fabulous who has been another incredible friend made this week. The glitter just sparkles off him! So follow Casie and Derek and Venus on Twitter because they are amazing/clever/lovely!
September 25, 2010
NZFW Day 4
This week has been amazing! I got to meet and reconect with so many amazing fashionistas I am kind of lost for words! Friday ended with bang - Huffer put on an incredible show outside the Owen G. Glenn building at Auckland University.
Day 4 Highlights
1) Blaire Archibald
Blaire Archibald AW '11 - Getty Images
Delicious proportions + forest colourways = delicious. Boys: Pay attention!!!!
2) Trelise Cooper Kids
Trelise Cooper Kids AW '11 - Getty Images
Trelise Cooper Kids AW '11 - Getty Images
How precious these little models are! They strutted their stuff up and down the catwalk like it was an elimination round on NZNTM! Trelise looked dashing in a purple ensemble as she took her bow on the catwalk and herded her little munchkins backstage.
Huffer AW 11 - Getty Images
What an amazing week it has been for Huffer! On Monday night it was announced that Huffer won the Air New Zealand export award and the week ended with their spectacular runway show. Krista White (ANTM winner) opened the show as part of the export award prize pack.
Le fashion pack at the Huffer afterparty - Thanks Huffer!!!
I can't believe this incredible week is over! I'm still buzzing from all the amazing conversations had this week with industry members and fashion addicts. Now it's time to get cracking on my next set of adventures! Starting .. tomorow! XX
Le fashion pack at the Huffer afterparty - Thanks Huffer!!!
I can't believe this incredible week is over! I'm still buzzing from all the amazing conversations had this week with industry members and fashion addicts. Now it's time to get cracking on my next set of adventures! Starting .. tomorow! XX
September 23, 2010
NZFW Day 3
I have no idea where today went! Fabulous company and wonderful presentations *:-)
Today had three stand out shows: Twenty-Seven Names, Salasai and Stolen Girlfriends Club.
Day 3 Highlights
1) Twenty-Seven Names = In-cred-i-ble.
Twenty-Seven Names AW '11- Getty Images
Twenty-Seven Names AW '11- Getty Images
What a beautiful collection! Awkward adolescence meets school uniforms meets pretty girls with knobbly knees. Amazing. I am in love with the cropped blazer (top photo far right) and Letterman jacket (bottom photo far left).
2) Salasai = My new fave Kiwi label!
Glorious androgyny! Beautiful oversized cotton shirts, kilts, plaited knitwear and an incredible grey floor length pleated men's skirt. Black/white and cream palette executed with absolute class. Garments were fresh, innovative and well presented.
Salasai AW '11 - Getty Images
Glorious androgyny! Beautiful oversized cotton shirts, kilts, plaited knitwear and an incredible grey floor length pleated men's skirt. Black/white and cream palette executed with absolute class. Garments were fresh, innovative and well presented.
Stolen Girlfriends Club AW '11 - Getty Images
In true SGC style guests sipped energy drinks and wine from jam jars pre show at Auckland's historic Mercury Lane Theatre (now home to Equipers Church). I kept lustfully peeking at the custom designed SGC Mini that was parked in the foyer - please please to the powers that be can I have a mini???? The AW '11 collection featured an amazing pair of low crotch mens trousers in what appeared to be a red leather that I NEED!... searching for images NOW! The runway show finished with a wedding and cannons of confetti fired into the audience - great energy and excitement all round!
Stolen Girlfriends Club AW '11 - Getty Images
Also featured in the collection was a tee stating "I belong to the stolen generation" ... waiting for a reaction.. cheeky but very naughty... Do I even need to ask how this will be recieved in the Australian market?
Not-so-high-lights:
- Wearing silly tights that didn't stay put!
Today was thoroughly amazing!
Thank you so much to FW organisers, PR's, hosts, designers, stylists, makeup+hair teams, exhibitors and special guests for collaborating on an amazing celebration of New Zealand design! I am so incredibly blessed to be along for the ride + I can't begin to explain the joy in my heart!!! Continue...
September 22, 2010
NZFW Day 2
Highlights from Day 2:
WORLD! OHMY GOSH! I died!
We were treated to a lovely afternoon tea at the Langham hotel...
... followed by a catwalk show on a raised stage that ran through the centre of our gorgeously decorated tables. The raised catwalk was SPARKLING with glitter and colour! My three fave looks from the WORLD AW '11 collection:
Photo credit: Getty Images
Continue...
Jimmy D - Returns to the catwalk! - Highlights here.
Trelise Cooper - A show packed with music I wanted to groove to and many pieces that will sell them selves off the hanger. So entertaining watching Colin Mathura-Jeffree pay close attention to NZNTM Cycle 1 winner Christobelle and finalist Laura as they sauntered down the catwalk this evening. [Will update with pics soon...]
Not-so-high-lights
Slipping on the concrete inside the Westpac tent. I recovered (hopefully gracefully) but now I'm nursing a little bit of a hobble. On the bright side I can now report that the onsite St Johns team are amazing and have "instant ice" available for such situations.
Having to leave Nom*D (epic sad face). After many fabulous conversations and photos pre Nom*D at Shed 6 I couldn't stand the pain in my foot and due to my height I wasn't going to be able to see any of the standing-room-only performance. So sad. I did however see the top of Michael Whittaker's head (that boy is so gorgeous) and the guests who could see were captivated by the action on stage.
Not-so-high-lights
Slipping on the concrete inside the Westpac tent. I recovered (hopefully gracefully) but now I'm nursing a little bit of a hobble. On the bright side I can now report that the onsite St Johns team are amazing and have "instant ice" available for such situations.
Having to leave Nom*D (epic sad face). After many fabulous conversations and photos pre Nom*D at Shed 6 I couldn't stand the pain in my foot and due to my height I wasn't going to be able to see any of the standing-room-only performance. So sad. I did however see the top of Michael Whittaker's head (that boy is so gorgeous) and the guests who could see were captivated by the action on stage.
September 21, 2010
NZFW - Day 1
Werqin' it at NZFW - Derek Warburton, Cassie Stewart et moi.
This photo sumarises my love affair with fashion!
Delicious passionate people who are enaged with life make my world sparkle.
Delicious passionate people who are enaged with life make my world sparkle.
I am in awe of NZFW VIPs Cassie Stewart and Derek Warburton. Amazing. Delcious. Colourful.
Highlights from Day 1
The super cute doo's at Juliet Hogan (left) and tights at Cybèle (pulled down right over the heels of these shoes):
Not-so-high-lights:
The wind!
p.s. Watch Derek (Fabulous!) on Breakfast this morning here.Highlights from Day 1
The super cute doo's at Juliet Hogan (left) and tights at Cybèle (pulled down right over the heels of these shoes):
Photos: Michael Ng
Not-so-high-lights:
The wind!
September 20, 2010
1 sleep!
Downtown Auckland is alive with NZ Fashion Week banners and stormy weather!
What an epic week ahead with 44 designers showcasing collections on the catwalk in Auckland's Viaduct and at offsite locations starting tomorrow morning. I'll be tweeting and snapping away throughout the day and reviews and news will follow on aychblog at the end of the day.
Stay locked into my Twitter and Facebook for news from the fashion village!
Continue...
Stay locked into my Twitter and Facebook for news from the fashion village!
September 19, 2010
September 16, 2010
Oui je parle français!
Image: Topshop
OHALALA!!!
Check out these cute tees by London designer Ashish for Top Shop. So cool!
In 2007 on our fashion exchange a couple of my friends worked as dressers for his first London Fashion Week show so feeling the connection! If you are a "sexy funny girl" get online and gobble up a couple of these tees! Cute interview on the collection here.
((p.s. did I announce to the interweb I'm back at school? Studying French? Oui, c'est vrai!))
September 15, 2010
Spring fields
Oh sunny days when the flowers bloom!
Lazy afternoons, books, iced tea and long chats.
Will you dance with me in the spring fields?
We can giggle and frolick and twirl and giggle!
Lets run away to fields of green! X
September 13, 2010
I love you Gaga
Wearing a dress from Alexander McQueen's last collection HRH Lady Gaga made her royal walk down the white carpet at the VMAs today. She scooped up 8 awards at the Video Music Awards including video of the year!
Stefani Germinotra had four special dates to the VMA's - A U.S airforce Sargent, a U.S airforce major and a U.S army sargent who were all discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and a West Point cadet who resigned in protest to this descriminitory policy. Wikipedia defines D.A.D.T as "the common term for the policy restricting the United States military from efforts to discover or reveal closeted gay, lesbian and bisexual service members or applicants, while barring those who are openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual from military service."
Gaga is lobbying the U.S senate to repeal this archaic and discriminatory policy (and encouraging her little monsters to do the same). Tweeting from the event HRH wrote: "Silks, fabrics, shoes + jewels, fashion dreams + breaking rules. Real heroes on my arm, tonight, is for us monsters, and our fight. X."
I love you Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.
Read more here, here and here.
September 11, 2010
10 Sleeps till NZFW!
SUPER excited for New Zealand Fashion Week in 10 SLEEPS!
SO many exciting things are taking place over the week I can barely contain my excitement!
HAVE YOU HEARD CASIE STEWART and RUMI NEELY are visiting? Tres cool!
I'm looking forward to the Starfish show that opens NZFW on Tuesday morning - what a great illustration of the way Laurie Foon and team have pioneered the green dream with their concious cloth designs.
Kathryn Wilson is also exhibiting her licious footware on Tuesday with a runway show that I'm super excited for (teaser for her collection below).
All the usual players will be exciting (Cybéle for the win) AND how could I forget Celine Rita and JIMMYD!
xx yummy xx
Caption this:
Image: FashiontoastI can't find the words to describe how amazing the above photo of BryanBoy and Rumi Neely is!
Photo of the year?
xx
Photo of the year?
xx
Capatalism: A love story
Looking for something to get you thinking about our global economy?
"Capatalism: A love story" by Michael Moore looks at the impact of the 07 financial crisis and the subsequent bailout packages that lifted large banks out of financial strife while leaving workers without jobs and owed wages.
Narated with Moore's deadpan humour this flick is food for thought,
xx
"Capatalism: A love story" by Michael Moore looks at the impact of the 07 financial crisis and the subsequent bailout packages that lifted large banks out of financial strife while leaving workers without jobs and owed wages.
Narated with Moore's deadpan humour this flick is food for thought,
xx
September 7, 2010
Historic CHCH
Image: OneNews
Oh my thoughts are with you Christchurch! The massive earthquake that tore through Canterbury on Saturday morning measured 7.1 on the richter scale and aftershocks of up to 5.1 are still being felt. My love and glitter to you in this scary time xx
Image: Stuff.co.nz
Image: Stuff.co.nz
September 6, 2010
NZNTM - Episode 5
OH I loved the concept behind this week's photo shoot for the "Smoking - Not our future" campaign "supported by more Kiwi celebs than you can shake a stick at". NZNTM host Sara Tetro is featured in one of the campaign posters below.
Patty Hutington of Frockwriter touched on the perils of the fashion industry and nicotine addiction in her article on Miranda Kerr featuring in Vogue Italia avec cigarette (while possibly pregnant) (click here).
My two fave shots were of Elza and Danielle - striking, powerful and clear:
Love and thoughts to Danielle - she received the news of the death of a friend in this week's episode... much glitter to you xAnd how precious were Amelia's parting words?
"Chase the dream not the competition"
LOVE!
View the full photo gallery here and catch up on the episode here.
All images: TV 3 Continue...
September 3, 2010
Little message on the wall...
I spotted this little message on Grafton Bridge in Auckland this morning ♥
September 2, 2010
V magazine New York style...
Lady Gaga and Marc Jacobs grace the cover of V magazine this month!
Who recognizes Gaga's dress? I want... Nicola Formitchetti can you call me?
Yummy...
September 1, 2010
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