DELIGHTFUL

2011-11-27T19:43:00.003+11:00

As you can definitely tell, I'm on a blogging hiatus.

If you care to, you are most welcome to stay in touch here:

puremystics.tumblr.com

I will be back! Just coming up with something new.

x

LIVING: Cheri Messerli

2011-05-12T18:33:00.001+10:00

[Thomsen]

Thomsen visit the beautiful Parisian home of American stylist Cheri Messerli. I love the old wine bottles coated in wax from their duty as candelabras, her beautiful inspiration wall, gorgeous canine friend and of course the delicious looking homebaked cookies just waiting to be eaten. Her collaboration with Thomsen is equally as delightful! Check it out.

READING: Ellery Gazette

2011-05-12T17:57:00.000+10:00

I'm currently enjoying flicking through the Ellery Gazette which I picked up at the Summer collection show last Thursday. It features interesting interviews, snapshots of Ellery staff/models/makers, inspiration collages, recent campaigns and my favourite part, numerous beautiful shoots by talented Australian photographers such as Steven Chee, Holly Blake and Milos Mali. The 200 page mag is exceptionally beautiful - it's such a shame that my silly photos don't do it any justice. Get your hands on one if you can!

INSPIRING: Alexa Chung

2011-05-09T22:17:00.002+10:00

I love the dusty pink skinnys here. Yet another cute outfit from the impeccably styled Alexa Chung. Here's where you can get it - perfectly scruffy hair optional.

1. Shirt, $99.95 from Witchery.
2. Flats, $99, Les Lolitas from mychameleon.
3. Sunglasses, £182.98, YSL from net-a-porter.
4. Top, $89.95, Insight from General Pants Co.
5. Jeans, $199.95, Ksubi from General Pants Co.
6. Bag, £22, Pieces from asos.

WEARING: Balenciaga Sandals

2011-05-09T19:26:00.004+10:00

It's a shame the weather is getting cooler as I've been enjoying wearing these strappy sandals lately. They seem to go with everything be it jeans, leather pants or trousers.

LOVING: Dries Van Noten bleached jeans

2011-05-07T21:28:00.005+10:00

[style picture/style catcher/Vogue/Style.com/Fashion Modren]

Crushing on these bleached out Dries jeans harder than ever before. I love how Emily Weiss and Stevie Dance pair them with a simple sweater and white shirt, allowing the jeans to become the main focus of the outfit. How would you wear them? I'm thinking a white tee with the sleeves rolled.

SEEING: Orange

2011-05-07T19:37:00.003+10:00

[blass/tfs/farfetch/Angelica Blick]

Another fruit bowl fave is having it's fifteen minutes with the orange and it's namesake hue popping up everywhere this season from the fruit salad prints at Stella to head-to-toe orange looks at Costume National and Calvin Klein collection.

SHOPPING: Eleven Object collars

2011-05-04T11:31:00.000+10:00

[KNSTRCT]

I've fallen in love with these beautiful collars from Eleven Objects. Made from delicious fabrics such as silk faille, lace and my favourite, calf hair, they are the perfect accessory to breathe new life into an old top or dress that you've fallen out of love with. Check out the 'Wear it' section on their website for inspiration on how to style yours. I'll take one in the tan ponyhair with rose gold studs please!

SHOOTING: Boyish

2011-05-03T11:30:00.001+10:00

[fashion gone rogue]

This shoot from Hong Kong Harper's issue is one of my favourites around at the moment. I love the masculine tailoring in a pretty, neutral colour palette, the minimal clean lines and the touch of toughness the leather adds. I would wear absolutely all of it.

INSPIRING: Jourdan Dunn

2011-05-02T11:28:00.000+10:00

[image: Vanessa Jackman]

I like this outfit because although being built on the classic, basic pieces essential to every wardrobe, the sheer maxi makes it completely modern.

1. Jacket, $129.95, Agent Ninetynine from General Pants Co.
2. Ballet flats, $175, Sambag.
3. Ring, $139, Zoe & Morgan from mychameleon.
4. Singlet, $70, Bassike.
5. Skirt, $70, Mink Pink from Market HQ.
6. Bag, $650, Diane von Furstenberg from off the runway.

WEARING: Prada Baroque sunglasses

2011-05-01T11:07:00.001+10:00

[my own image/fashion lookbook]

This week I was lucky enough to receive a pair of the amazing Prada Baroque sunglasses from the s/s 11 collection. I've always been of the opinion 'the bigger, the better' when it comes to sunnies so the oversized circular lenses are perfection. I'll be wearing these nonstop all next week during Australian fashion week.

WANTING: Prada platforms

2011-04-30T15:48:00.000+10:00

I've been eyeing off these beautiful suede Prada platforms for a little while now but unlike my usually impulsive self, have come over all cost-per-wear-sensible and so haven't made the purchase. I'm worried the height of the platform will render them impractical and thus they will end up seeing the inside of a shoe box far more than my feet. How boring of me! Does anyone own these lovelies who can convince me otherwise?

LIVING: Margaret Howell's home

2011-04-29T23:12:00.001+10:00

[ny times]

I'm crushing on interiors lately, especially Margaret Howell's wonderfully homely country retreat. I'm inspired by all the wood and the beautiful black and white photographs.

SEEING: Snakeskin

2011-04-29T22:14:00.001+10:00

[google/tfs/matches/Vanillascented]

I'll admit, at first glance I wasn't quite sold on all the snakeskin that Hannah McGibbon seemed to be vibing on for the latest a/w Chloe collection. Something has clicked though and all of a sudden I'm really enjoying this season's tribute to our slithery friends. There's something eerily beautiful about seeing delicate scales printed onto flowing, sheer fabric and just like blogger Maria and the Chloe girl, I'm wanting to wear it head-to-toe.

SHOPPING: Alphabet rings

2011-04-27T19:59:00.005+10:00

[catbird]

How adorable are these alphabet rings from catbird that are like a prettier, more delicate version of the 'Carrie' necklace!
I'm saving my pennies so I can purchase rings in both my own initials and those of my lover, stacking them up on all fingers amongst
Alex Monroe, Daisy Knight and Van Rycke delights.

READING: Self Service

2011-04-26T21:32:00.003+10:00

I'm capping off a lovely, extra long 5 day weekend with popcorn and Self Service in bed.
Goodnight!

WEARING: After The Apple Hobo

2011-04-26T19:53:00.008+10:00

I've been a black-bag-only kinda gal for many years now so my new After The Apple Hobo in the delightfully neutral shade of 'greige'
is like a breath of fresh air. I've enjoyed Rachelle Dendle's beautifully crafted and ethical/environmentally friendly creations for a few seasons now.
Interestingly, she believes "There are twelve generic bag styles from which all other bags are derived. As wearers, we tend to be fond of one or two styles in particular".
I'm in love with the Hobo (obviously) and also the Mother.
You can check out The Twelve here. What style has your name written all over it?

LOVING: Cream pleated skirts

2011-04-25T11:21:00.003+10:00

[tfs/La Garconne/Vanessa Jackman/Vanessa Jackman/Hanneli]

From the catwalk to the streets, the cream pleated skirt is this season's item de jour.
Wear it maxi length or in the new midi style like at Chloe and in doing so add a touch of femininity to any outfit.
I'm crushing on Rag and Bone desert skirt as worn above by Tamu MacPherson, get yours at Shopbop or La Garconne.
Or for something you don't have to blow the budget on, as always, American Apparel have a great version too.

EATING: Easter Eggs

2011-04-24T15:00:00.001+10:00

Chocolate for breakfast.

SEEING: Bananas

2011-04-23T16:26:00.007+10:00

[rvlh/Charlotte Olympia/tfs]

Who would've thought the banana would make a pop culture come back after it's initial iconic moment on the
1967 record The Velvet Underground & Nico, courtesy of Andy Warhol? Thanks to Miuccia, bananas are back!

WANTING: Bodkin Jumpsuit

2011-04-22T15:26:00.006+10:00

[la garconne]

I've fallen in love with this lovely onesie by Bodkin. Aside from being extremely cute and comfortable it's also made from 100% organic cotton.
Both chic and planet earth friendly at the same time? I want it even more!
It would be perfect done casual with sandals on a hot summer's day or dressed up with heels, a blazer and some gold accessories for a night on the town.
You can get your hands on one at la garconne or mychameleon.

STAM & SCHEYNIUS

2010-10-23T17:58:00.003+11:00

[Fashion Gone Rogue]

Touches of leopard and a haunting gaze.

UNEARTHEN

2010-10-23T17:46:00.000+11:00

Magical. As always.

BLUSH

2010-09-28T20:55:00.002+10:00

[fashionising]

Yet another set of beautiful photographs from 'The Gentlewoman'.

SCANLAN, ERIN AND NAN GOLDIN

2010-09-07T21:35:00.006+10:00

Erin Wasson and Nan Goldin combine forces for the SS11 Scanlan and Theodore campaign.

[fashion copious]

OVERALLS

2010-09-07T21:15:00.004+10:00

[hanneli/vanessa jackman/etam 2010]

Crushing on cute overalls.

HER + HIM

2010-09-05T15:21:00.004+10:00

[Stockholm Street Style/The Sartorialist/Hanneli]

Four well dressed couples, each with their own individual style.

ONE

2010-09-05T14:55:00.004+10:00

[fashion does it better]

Some of my favourites from One Management's psychedelic Spring Summer 2011 Show Package.

BROWNS ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR FALL

2010-08-31T21:16:00.003+10:00

[Browns]

I've always enjoyed a good A-Z.
What letter is your favourite? I think mine is Qq - Quiet beauty

THE WILDERNESS DOWNTOWN

2010-08-31T20:13:00.002+10:00

This is one of the coolest things I have seen in a long time. I highly recommend watching it.
It really is amazing.
www.thewildernessdowntown.com

GEORGIA ON OUR MIND

2010-08-31T20:00:00.002+10:00

[W magazine]

As W magazine so aptly put it - "Papa is a Rolling Stone. But Mama is a model."

BALENCIAGA PARIS

2010-08-08T13:10:00.000+10:00

My favourite perfume at the moment.

CHLOE

2010-08-08T11:09:00.003+10:00

[fashion gone rogue]

"A more polished version of the quintessential Chloe girl took to the catwalk for Fall,
with bouncy blow-outs, chiseled cheeks, and soft smokey eyes to compliment Hannah
McGibbon's all-American seventies sportswear"
- Celia Ellenberg, style.com.

COS

2010-08-01T19:25:00.002+10:00

[COS]

The COS Spring Summer collection is minimalism at its best with a simple monochromatic colour palette and clean lines.

ROSE

2010-07-27T21:07:00.001+10:00

[fashion156]

Pink, purple and pretty.

BRAS

2010-07-22T22:41:00.004+10:00

[net-a-porter]
Pretty-as-can-be 3.1 Phillip Lim bras?
Yes please.

SOFIA COPPOLA'S PARIS

2010-07-13T20:40:00.002+10:00

[ny times]

"This city can change your mood completely,” said the director Sofia Coppola as we walked down Rue Madame in the Sixth Arrondissement of Paris.

Lately, I can't stop dreaming about Paris.

LOVE WANT 3

2010-07-01T21:39:00.002+10:00

[copyright Bec Parsons/LoveWant]

The new issue of LoveWant is out today and is now being stocked at General Pants!
It looks beautiful (as always) and I can't wait to grab a copy in my lunch break tomorrow.

ANOTHER

2010-07-01T20:18:00.004+10:00

[AnOther magazine]

Charlotte Gainsbourg in Balenciaga at the Chateau Marmont.
You can watch the experimental video piece and read the interview that accompanies it here.

PRETTY TOUGH

2010-06-05T15:37:00.002+10:00

[fashiongonerogue]

Interview April 2010
I love the juxtaposition of the tough leather with pretty ruffles and floating chiffon.

PETANQUE

2010-05-31T20:55:00.002+10:00

[Chanel News]

Bowls, Chanel style. How fun!

LACE UP WEDGES

2010-05-30T17:12:00.005+10:00

My new wedges from Givenchy that I will hopefully be able to wear tomorrow if it isn't rainy.
(Peep toes and puddles don't mix.)

PRADA POSTCARDS

2010-05-27T20:33:00.001+10:00

One of each please!

CAT CRAZY

2010-05-27T13:15:00.000+10:00

Usually, I'm more of a dog-person but Miuccia's cats are just too cute not to love!

GLITTER

2010-05-26T22:26:00.003+10:00

[nitrolicious courtesy of Topshop]

To be honest, I'm not overly excited about any individual piece but I'm crushing on the look book for the Meadham Kirchhoff for Topshop collection.
It's whimsical yet dark with a touch of roller disco.

COCOON

2010-05-26T21:22:00.003+10:00

[Stockholm Street Style]

Her cocoon style cape is perfection.
I'll be keeping my eye out for a vintage version for myself.

DANS LE COU

2010-05-26T20:26:00.003+10:00

[via Thefrenchy@tfs]

I love this!
The styling is just so beautiful.

TODAY

2010-05-23T16:20:00.000+10:00

[summerpierre]

3.1 PHILLIP LIM DONAHUE

2010-04-23T22:07:00.003+10:00

[selectism]

I think I need a pair of these.

MIU MIU SHOES

2010-04-12T12:19:00.002+10:00

[Janelle Burger]

How delightful are these illustrations?
Oh, how I wish I could draw!

KARL & COKE-A-COLA

2010-04-11T18:03:00.000+10:00

[colette]

Karl Lagerfeld's fantastic collaboration with Coca-Cola which is available late April from Colette.

BAMBI

2010-04-11T17:32:00.003+10:00

[Priscillas]

Fresh face Bambi Northwood-Blyth @ Priscillas.

CARAMEL

2010-04-10T19:59:00.002+10:00

[jak & jil/the cobra snake/stockholm street style]

I wouldn't mind owning one of these beautiful bags in caramel shades of brown.

LYELL

2010-04-10T08:59:00.003+10:00

[lyell]

Loving the Lolita-like vibe of Lyell's Early Spring '10 lookbook.

ANYWHO'S SHOES

2010-04-09T21:27:00.001+10:00

[anywho]

Stephanie from Anywho's favourite shoes at the moment.
So many beautiful pairs of shoes that I'd love to have in my own wardrobe.

PASTELS

2010-04-06T19:41:00.001+10:00

[pony_tail's flickr]

MIU MIU LOVE

2010-03-29T17:30:00.002+11:00

[miu miu]

Despite the fact that Miuccia has now sent another lovely-as-ever Miu Miu collection down the runway for me to fall in love with, I'm still crushing on the whimsy and sheer delightfulness that is SS10.

YELLOW RED BLUE

2010-03-29T09:47:00.000+11:00

[Mr Newton + Vanessa Jackman + Citizen Couture]

I'm loving structured jackets in a variety of bright, bold primary colours.

AUREL SCHMIDT FOR OPENING CEREMONY

2010-03-28T23:14:00.001+11:00

[Opening Ceremony]

Opening Ceremony do another cool collaboration - this time with Aurel Schmidt.

CHANEL LOVELY GAME

2010-03-28T17:29:00.001+11:00

[Chanel-news]

Chanel has created an iPhone app in the form of a slot machine style game where you "play to discover the latest Chanel accessories." Cute!

DESIGNER DOUBLE TAKE

2010-03-28T09:43:00.000+11:00

[tfs via absinthrill]

Shot by Karl Lagerfeld for the March issue of US Harpers Bazaar, Iris Strubegger does a brilliant job at imitating some of fashions finest designers.

KNICKERS OF THE WEEK

2010-03-27T18:00:00.002+11:00

[net-a-porter]

Stella McCartney's Knickers of the week pack would make the perfect gift for a friend.
(Or myself)

IN PARIS

2010-03-27T17:43:00.003+11:00

[Vanessa Jackman]

Some beautiful girls in some beautiful outfits.

LIPS PHONE

2010-03-24T21:14:00.001+11:00

Seeing shots from this Aldo campaign with Stam has reignited my desire to launch a full scale mission to track down my old lips phone. I did have one a few years ago but in between a couple of house moves and many an attempt to create a more minimalist room it seems to have gone missing.

ICE ICE BABY

2010-03-24T09:35:00.000+11:00

[style.com]

In love with the nude lip, natural nails and of course, the icy accessories at Chanel.

SKIRT SUITS

2010-03-23T16:37:00.001+11:00

[The Cherry Blossom Girl + tfs]

My current crush: skirt suits.
So cute and chic.

WISH LIST

2010-03-23T13:00:00.001+11:00

[Off The Runway]

These Alexander Wang shades from Australian online store Off The Runway are most definitely being added to my Sunglasses Wish List.

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

2010-03-23T09:34:00.000+11:00

[3.1 Phillip Lim]

What rock was I hiding under not to have noticed this SS10 collection earlier?
It's the perfect mix of boy meets girl and exactly how I feel like dressing.

ELECTRIC BLUE

2010-03-22T14:40:00.000+11:00

[stockholm streetstyle]

I just freeze
everytime you see through me
and it's all over you
electric blue

IN MY MAKE UP BAG

2010-03-22T11:15:00.000+11:00

Bloom nailpolish in Greta, Lola and Empreinte de Chanel -
The products I'm loving right now.

ACNE MAYA

2010-03-21T22:19:00.005+11:00

And while we're all still feeling pangs of jealously over The Cherry Blossom Girl's new Miu Mius
that I wrote about yesterday I thought I may as well do another shoe envy post.
Has everyone seen Maria's new Acne wedges over at her blog, vanillascented?
Such a pretty colour.

Okay, that was my last shoe post for awhile, I promise!

FUTURE LOVE

2010-03-21T20:45:00.006+11:00

[style.com]

"Cosmonauts and seventies Formica. Packaging and food boxes. Synthetic foam and plywood.
Sleeping bags and biscuits" - Inspiration for Ghesquière's FW10 collection for Balenciaga.
The shoes especially, are breathtaking.

CANDY CLUTCH

2010-03-21T12:33:00.003+11:00

[La Garconne]

This Maison Martin Margiela medium candy clutch would add the perfect amount of bling to any outfit.

REFINERY29 STREETSTYLE

2010-03-21T10:54:00.001+11:00

[refinery29]

These have to be my favourite looks from Refinery29's '30 Top Street Style Looks from Paris Fashion Week' compilation.
I highly recommend heading to the site to suss out the Top 30 in its entirety. Mr Newton has captured, as Refinery29 put it, a rather "illustrious pack of street-style all-stars" in many a delightful outfit.
What's your favourite?

SUN GODS

2010-03-20T22:12:00.005+11:00

[Karen Walker Eyewear]

Karen Walker's SS10 Eyewear range is one of those collection where you want one of everything.
I first spotted the pair in the sixth picture when attending the launch a few weeks ago - they've been on my mind ever since.

MIU MIU

2010-03-20T21:31:00.003+11:00

Lovely Alix of The Cherry Blossom Girl has some beautiful new shoes which I am very jealous of indeed.

48 GIRLS

2010-01-12T21:38:00.005+11:00

"Created from footage captured during a marathon shoot for the September 2006 issue of Paris Vogue, Craig McDean's film '48 Girls' features forty-eight motion portraits of the most important models working today."
[SHOWstudio]

SHOWTIME

2010-01-08T22:13:00.002+11:00

[Next]

Another incredible Vogue Italia cover.

PINK

2010-01-05T12:13:00.006+11:00

Super pretty fairyfloss hair.

DOUBLE DENIM

2010-01-04T16:22:00.004+11:00

[The Sartorialist/Turned Out/Chloe SS10]

I'm loving double denim at the moment, both on the runway and on the street.

ANNABELLA

2010-01-02T15:02:00.002+11:00

[Pricillas]

DETAILS

2009-12-26T16:58:00.004+11:00

[vogue.ru]

WHOOPS

2009-12-22T21:53:00.001+11:00

[tfs]
That infamous face-plant.

MILITARY

2009-12-22T21:47:00.003+11:00

[Mrs H]
I love seeing the detail up close.

//RAINBOW//

2009-12-22T19:35:00.002+11:00

[tfs]
Hanne + candy coloured stripes.

//TEAL//

2009-12-21T20:56:00.003+11:00

My new $5 teal blazer.

//CURRENTLY READING//

2009-12-21T20:41:00.000+11:00

The Sartorialst
Influence
Bondi Style

//BALENCIAGA AW07//

2009-12-21T08:55:00.001+11:00

This was such a great collection.

//TRUE LOVE//

2009-12-18T23:34:00.003+11:00

[flickr]

//PASTELS//

2009-12-18T22:06:00.000+11:00

[Louise Goldin SS10]

//UNICORNS//

2009-12-13T17:44:00.002+11:00

[greg manis; google]

//NO WAR//

2009-12-04T20:12:00.001+11:00

//TURN AND STARE//

2009-12-01T21:14:00.001+11:00

[Henrik Purienne]

//LOVE WANT 2//

2009-12-01T18:12:00.004+11:00

You might remember the images I posted from the first issue of Love Want months ago.
Issue two has just come out and it's just as great.

//I'M BACK//

2009-11-30T21:38:00.002+11:00

//DAUL//

2009-11-03T17:38:00.001+11:00

[i like to fork myself]

//SUNDAY//

2009-11-01T19:09:00.006+11:00

[notebookdoodles; Julia]

I wish every day was Sunday.

//VIRGINIA BLAZER//

2009-10-29T22:29:00.003+11:00

I can't believe I haven't shown you guys my new blazer yet considering I've
had it on pretty much the entire time since I got it two weeks ago.
Love the elbow zips.

{blazer: ellery. sunnies: vintage dior. singlet: foreverebony}

//VINTAGE//

2009-10-29T21:01:00.001+11:00

[Jonathan Zawada]
Super talented guy.

//BIKER VEST//

2009-10-28T21:17:00.002+11:00

Newly acquired on eBay.
I can't wait to wear it with everything.