Spring staples + neon love: 1. pleat shoulder citrus tee witchery, 2. relax linen tee canary witchery, 3. high waisted jegging witchery
musings of a fashionista, blogger, pr student and foodie.
Friday, September 14, 2012
spring staples + neon love
Spring staples + neon love: 1. pleat shoulder citrus tee witchery, 2. relax linen tee canary witchery, 3. high waisted jegging witchery
Thursday, September 13, 2012
nyc street style with tommy ton
Monday, September 10, 2012
fleet store, qut kicks
My fleet store, qut finds: door hinge necklace izeefundano, white collared a line dress ALAS the Label + my additions cobalt lacoste satchel, 2 baia vista leopard print wedges zomp, oversized blazer mango.
If you are in Brisbane be sure to check out the fleet store, featuring designs from QUT Fashion Graduates. Closes this Friday, September 14th.
Friday, September 7, 2012
hmong printed bags have landed!
Without further ado, I would like to introduce to you to my new partner in crime - my hmong printed bags. You may have seen her featured in such showings by Supermodel Abbey Lee Kershaw spotted carrying her own Hmong bag on numerous street style blogs, Nicole Ritchie, Sienna Miller as well as Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring Summer 2010 collection.
It's the latest craze and although these bags have been around for a while, they've become a huge trend with well known celebs as well as back on the scene in many recent Spring Summer 2012 collections. Loving everything about a minimalist look, with a hint of vintage and colour ,I love how these bags pair with basic jeans, tees and accessories.
How do I get this look? The brighter the bag, the more minimalist you can keep the rest of your style. Pair any of these bags with a white t shirt and denim or a simple shirt dress for a more refined look. Style this trend with Kohlapuri Chappals, sandals or flat combat boots. And, nb. don't forget to accessorise - accessories are the key so keep it uber trendy with chunky bracelets, necklaces and sunglasses.
Where to be seen with this look? To Uni, work (if your able to be a bit more creative with your work attire) and to chill with your friends.
Fabrics are hand-stitched decorated in hilltribe ethnic style using only the most exquisite craftsmanship been carried down for generations. All bags are 100% natural up-cycled textiles, all with their own unique pattern. Not all prints will be exactly the same and due to the condition and the nature of the vintage fabrics and the handmade method of the embroidery, some prints may exhibit wear and tear and imperfections, due to its age and the quality of the fabric.
For more information on placing an order, email info@caterinafrancesca.com.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
watch this space; hmong inspired designs
Image source: Pinterest
A little bit of inspiration of what is to come soon for my hmong inspired designs.
Friday, August 24, 2012
round 2; top 5 ways to dine + things to do in spain
A few things that I definitely miss about our recent trip to Spain in July 2012. And a few things that I definitely forgot to let you all know about. Round 2; top 5 ways to dine + things to do in Spain!
1. Le Mariage, Bayonne
This day would probably have to be the highlight of our trip (for me anyway!). Just a little shot of myself getting ready before my best friends big day.
2. Patatas bravas - Taberna la Piedra, Zaragoza
Although there was not much to see in Zaragoza, this quaint bar and grill, Taberna la Piedra, was hands down, one of the best grills that I have ever eaten at! For one that is not very big on meat, I quite enjoyed the meat that was on offer, which was served on a hot plate with chunky bits of sea salt (I am an avid lover of salt) and smothered in olive oil, yellow and rich in flavour. Not only was the meat ridiculously good, but their patatas braves was to die for. It was served with a gorgonzola wasabi aioli, argh - delicious. And, as you would expect the potatoes were cooked to perfection with a hectic crust on the outside and with crushed sea salt that stuck to the potatoes like glue...Mouth watering!
3. Crêperie Harmonika, Bayonne
Having frequented Bayonne last year for my friends engagement, this year, my boyfriend and I swore that we would make it to this little restaurant at least once on our visit to Bayonne (in actual fact we made it their twice!). Denika, my bestie that got married, mentioned to us last year "you have to make it to this place for breakfast, hands down best crepe ever!". Well indeed, she was right. Undeniably the best crepe I have ever eaten in my life as well as indescribable - if that is even a word. Words cannot describe the love we have for this place. A must visit if you are heading to the Basque region.
4. Petit Bayonne
For the second time on our visit to Bayonne we missed out on the Fete de Bayonne; which is a fete quite similar to the festival they have in Pamplona. Maybe next year?
5. Suckling Pig, Madrid
I am not 100% sure where this was exactly but it was near Puerto del Sol in Madrid. We happened to stumble across this restaurant on a night of hunting the streets for some authentic spanish food. And oh boy did we find a goodie! Suckling pig is a unique dish that is popular in some of the Spanish regions and to have found a little gem in Madrid was a surprise. I am sure there was not too much meat on the bones but my oh my was it tasty. Melt in your mouth crackling with just enough salt to get you going back for more is just how you want the pork to be. Ridiculously good.
1. Le Mariage, Bayonne
This day would probably have to be the highlight of our trip (for me anyway!). Just a little shot of myself getting ready before my best friends big day.
2. Patatas bravas - Taberna la Piedra, Zaragoza
Although there was not much to see in Zaragoza, this quaint bar and grill, Taberna la Piedra, was hands down, one of the best grills that I have ever eaten at! For one that is not very big on meat, I quite enjoyed the meat that was on offer, which was served on a hot plate with chunky bits of sea salt (I am an avid lover of salt) and smothered in olive oil, yellow and rich in flavour. Not only was the meat ridiculously good, but their patatas braves was to die for. It was served with a gorgonzola wasabi aioli, argh - delicious. And, as you would expect the potatoes were cooked to perfection with a hectic crust on the outside and with crushed sea salt that stuck to the potatoes like glue...Mouth watering!
3. Crêperie Harmonika, Bayonne
Having frequented Bayonne last year for my friends engagement, this year, my boyfriend and I swore that we would make it to this little restaurant at least once on our visit to Bayonne (in actual fact we made it their twice!). Denika, my bestie that got married, mentioned to us last year "you have to make it to this place for breakfast, hands down best crepe ever!". Well indeed, she was right. Undeniably the best crepe I have ever eaten in my life as well as indescribable - if that is even a word. Words cannot describe the love we have for this place. A must visit if you are heading to the Basque region.
4. Petit Bayonne
For the second time on our visit to Bayonne we missed out on the Fete de Bayonne; which is a fete quite similar to the festival they have in Pamplona. Maybe next year?
5. Suckling Pig, Madrid
I am not 100% sure where this was exactly but it was near Puerto del Sol in Madrid. We happened to stumble across this restaurant on a night of hunting the streets for some authentic spanish food. And oh boy did we find a goodie! Suckling pig is a unique dish that is popular in some of the Spanish regions and to have found a little gem in Madrid was a surprise. I am sure there was not too much meat on the bones but my oh my was it tasty. Melt in your mouth crackling with just enough salt to get you going back for more is just how you want the pork to be. Ridiculously good.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
the most influential people in fashion under 45; vogue 120th anniversary
When you think of fashion for a century are there any inspiring/ influential trends or people that come to mind? Models perhaps, or even designers? Or maybe a particular piece of clothing that changed the way we look at fashion? It is really amazing to see the amount of faces or objects that have made what we call fashion today. It has been 120 years that Vogue has been hunting down styles in order to showcase to us, their avid readers, everything that fashion has to offer. From Claudia Schiffer to fashion duo Rodarte to Lady Gaga. In some way or another all three of these people, from model to designer to celebrity, have inspired us in some way when we think of fashion.
If there is one statement that should be taken from any of the amazing shots taken by Photographer Norman Jean Roy is that all these fashion icons, model, celebrity and designer, are the fresh faces that embody the image of the cool, young, "it" crowd that fans of fashion yearn to be part of and will seek to look up to for another 120 years.
Image source: my modern met
For a more behind the scenes look of the Vogue 120th Anniversary click on the link below.
If there is one statement that should be taken from any of the amazing shots taken by Photographer Norman Jean Roy is that all these fashion icons, model, celebrity and designer, are the fresh faces that embody the image of the cool, young, "it" crowd that fans of fashion yearn to be part of and will seek to look up to for another 120 years.
Image source: my modern met
For a more behind the scenes look of the Vogue 120th Anniversary click on the link below.
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