That’s Okay Too
Sometimes things don’t work out the way you wanted.
And that’s okay too.
Loving Kirrily Johnston’s AW10 collection, Cave Dwellers. The collection’s moody androgyny is harmoniously composed, with each piece complimenting the others perfectly. From withdrawn minimalism to heavy avante garde layering, this versatile collection has wide appeal despite it’s strong aesthetic convictions.
My major covets are the insanely beautiful pony-hair boots that Johnston is re-releasing this season in black, and the ridiculous shaggy cardigan/jacket – which I can confirm feels like a nomadic dream when worn.
Be still my beating heart.
I know they’ve been getting around, but when you see the images from Lang’s Fall 2010 RTW collection it’s easy to see why, when asked on Formspring which clothing brand I would wear exclusively for the rest of my life, I chose Helmut Lang.
Sleek, elegant, ageless – but with attitude.
Tusk (2007)
“I’ve always been interested in how an object can be remembered and how that memory can be sustained and directed sculpturally, pulling things in and out of time, passing objects through the studio as a kind of filter returning them as new forms.” – Ricky Swallow
I finally made it down to the NGV today to see The Bricoleur exhibit by Victorian-born artist Ricky Swallow. While there were no boundary pushing pieces in the collection, I found it to be an inspiring (albeit small) exhibition of exceptionally crafted works. The Bricoleur ends on February 28th so I urge all Melbourne-based readers to head down to the NGV and check it out.
I never understand when people “discover” magical items of clothing hidden in the forgotten depths of their wardrobe. How could you possibly forget buying something that’s obviously so wonderful? I never forgot I bought this skirt, but I did have to hunt around for a while through piles of supposedly unwanted clothes until I “discovered” it.
Lately I’ve been really feeling leopard print. Next step is to introduce a full leopard print clothing item into the mix. Maybe a pair of Major Ray’s Lover jeans by Sass&Bide… if I could “discover” them at a price that was within my budget.
Black Camisole: Dotti
Print Skirt: Camberwell Market
Crystal Pendant: Thomas Sabo
Another new piece of jewellery by Austrian designer Thomas Sabo. I really wanted the crystal with the black zirconia encrusted raven perched on top, but at $700 (for just the pendant!) it was a little out of my world.
Another inspirational process post, this time for the exceptionally brilliant video for Let Forever Be by Tthe Chemical Brothers, featuring Noel Gallagher. It was directed by Michel Gondry using ground-breaking video and film effects.
Surrender, The Chemical Brothers’ third studio album, had a significant place in my teen years, and hearing Let Forever Be never fails to bring back those memories.
