Calypso Daze

After successfully completing the 3rd year of my undergraduate degree, I have been wriggling to work on some projects I'v had in the mix for awhile now. This past semester I was involved in an annual magazine Frock Paper Scissors which brings a QUT fashion journalism subject to life. As a contributor to the magazine, I styled and directed a fashion shoot.

My main inspiration came from the idea of conscious, carefree styling and paying homage to the 1960's Brazilian artistic movement 'Tropicália'. The tropicália movement encompassed all that popular and avant-garde and a fusion of the traditional and psychedelic Brazilian culture with foreign cultures such as the American hippie movement. I was fortunate enough to include some pieces from some amazing local up and coming designers and some of my own designs FAZIO by Adeline Conti, which I will share some more about soon...

Head over to Frock Paper Scissors online to read the mag online and check out some great online content. While your there check out my first published article 'Veiled Identity' too.

PHOTOGRAPHY : DANNI OGILVIE

STYLING : ADELINE CONTI

HAIR : ERIN WATT

MAKEUP : CLAIRE BANKS

Spiritus

This shoot of cover girl Lisa Mitchell in November YEN is right on the money. I love everything about this from the colour, photography, styling and the sweet use of those nature inspired backdrops. This is exactly how 'flower power' should be done, as its almost nearing towards high fashion. Her now album 'Bless this Mess' is feature album on triple j at the moment and this shoot is pretty reflective of the whole albums vibe. The whole shoot seems to reflect the artists own aesthetic perfectly, it's mystical, whimsical and sophisticated

images via bangbangdot

creating and nonconforming

Clare Barrow via The Milk of Danzig

Claire Barrow has been making waves with her RAD AS S/S 13 collection. The graduate of Westminster University in the UK, has caused a stir with her DIY hand painted leathers, gaining a strong following from celebrities and notable fashion personnel. Her grad collection has a definite 70's punk culture vibe which seems to be ingrained in all of her work. Barrow's work is really spectacular, more so because of the artisanship, paying homage to slow fashion and 'wearable art'. The designer is entering an realm of ethical designers such as artist and all round genius Margot Bowman. These designers are implementing up cycling techniques into their practise without comprimising innovation.
These pieces are life long investments, i'm not talking about a black blazer with silk lapels but a seriously cool biker jackets which will receive HI 5's all round in 50 years time. Barrow is now branching out into hand-painted silks and digital print canvas, though her attention to detail seems to be unchanged through her design process. Definitely one to watch...

Clare Barrow customised converse for Grimes via Clare Barrow

Clare Barrows for Rihanna via Clare Barrow

Clare Barrow Graduate Collection via Clare Barrow

Clare Barrow Graduate Collection via Clare Barrow

Clare Barrow Graduate Collection via Clare Barrow

Clare Barrow Graduate Collection via Clare Barrow

reflective

Something Else Summer 2013 Lookbook 'NEON MOON'

A selection of some of the looks from Australian label Something Else's summer lookbook. The styling is super rad and I love the use of mirror and reflection (which is giving me serious flashes Rihanna's 2006 SOS video clip....with a whole lot less bronzer and abit more pyjama dressing). Special mention to the sweet as digital prints especially the silk bomber. The amount of bombers i'v been picking out for myself for 2013 is ridiculous, i be bombin'.

photos via Oyster

botany

There is something pretty dam spectacular about Australia's flora and fauna. It's form, shape, colour and  size is completely organic and unique. Sometimes, I seem to forget how much inspiration is drawn from nature as it seems to be an infinite source of ideas. The connection between people and nature is inevitably strong and maybe that abundance is the reason creativity seems to flow with such ease between the two. Botanical references seem to be appearing through all forms of art, sculpture, fashion design and campaign styling. Here's a little collage of what i'v been finding...

AZUMA MAKOTO’S BOTANICAL SCULPTURES

Giambattista Valli RESORT 2013

 AnOther magazine, spring/summer 2008

 JONATHAN SAUNDERS RESORT 2013

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via Pinterest

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More than a woman

Iris Apfel is probably one of my all time favourite women, ever. The 91 year old business women, interior designer and fashion icon is one of the most highly regarded creatives in the industry. She has an undeniable knack for making 'dressing as art' seem completely acceptable for everyday activities such baking cakes and picking up laundry. Jeff Bark shot her for the Dazed Digital November issue in her eclectic Manhattan home. Amazingly styled by senior fashion editior Robbie Spencer in Rei Kawakubo’s 2D Comme des Garçons collection. WHATA WOMAN!

Photos via Dazed Digital

Baby's in the big league

Here is the FALL 2012 lookbook for LF Stores in the US. 

It is so awesome to see boutiques pulling off their own amazing editorials and lookbooks. LF is really hitting all the right notes when it comes to online integration of their business. With the growing social media and online prescene of fashion labels and boutiques, you really do have to bring something new to your consumers computer screens. Check it y'all!

photos via LF

cap-tain

As i'm writing this i'm quite literally sipping on an ice tea on a sun bed next to my pool. This weekend definitely feels like summer is hot on our heels and probably one of my more practical purchases for the sunny season will be a cap. I have been trolling the internet for months looking for a leather baseball cap and finally proceeded to checkout this morning...hooray! This purchase i'm sure will be extremely useful for all my outdoor activities like beach volley ball (i wish), surfing (i wish) and eating fish and chips by the bay (definitely). Small accessories like a hat are pretty perfect if you don't want to go too crazy on a particular trend (e.g. tropical prints...you can never actually go too crazy on tropical prints but whatever) and they won't cost you your left kidney either, I sound so economical on paper...HA!

So now i'm kind of going cap crazy and now cannot stop thinking of anything but a matching cap and swimsuit.....

Deadsnap buy here

Zimmermann buy here

Baby pink leather cap buy Ebay

Karma Chameleon

A shoot from Oyster Magazine #101 'Let's get Digital'! I am totally in love with the styling and concept of this shoot. Strong nature, archaeological and ancient outdoors trends seem to be appearing, which will surely come to life in the new year. Sporty 'camouflage' elements are definitley their too. Ah Oyster, you do know the way to my heart..

images courtesy of Oyster

Rookie road trippin'

Tavi Gevinson and her 'rookies' teamed up with Urban Outfitters for this summer look book. It's definitely has a whimsical feel with all those pastel shades and 90's charm. There is a little bit of Virgins Suicides being referenced aswell. Girl got skillz...

images courtesy of Oyster