Kym Ellery.

Kym Ellery at the David Jones Autumn/Winter show last week.
Looking incredible wearing E L L E R Y of course.

Source: unknown.

Insta Update.

1. Kate Bosworth in London for TopShop  |  2. Baby elephants at the Melbourne Zoo  |  3. My Sportsgirl x
Butterfly Foundation 'Hope' bracelet supporting people struggling with eating disorders  |  4. Sunday Bun-Day  |
5. My every day essentials  |  6. My Due Punti rings in 'Daydreamer' and 'Stupid Cupid' c/o. Kate & Co PR.

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Interview: VERA XANE.

Alex Smyth-Kirk is the brain behind Australia's hottest new jewellery label VERA XANE.

After 3 out of 4 years studying a Bachelor of Design and Textiles at the University of Textiles Sydney, 

Alex decided that jewellery was more her calling and put down the needle and thread.

You could say that the transition was somewhat seamless and relatively expected, having trained as a silver and goldsmith 

during her final years at high school, under the guidance of a master jeweller and later on working part-time 

designing in-house pieces for an Australian fine jewellery brand.

Each piece is individually hand-made with the utmost care, guaranteeing that no two piece will ever be the same.

The latest collection titled, 'Dichotomies' gathers inspiration from the women in some of Alex's favourite songs. 

There was nothing specifically visual that she worked off, 

just a picture in her mind of what she would imagine these women wearing if they were here today.

"'Dichotomies' is about the idea that we all embody an inhibited spirit, but modern practicality tends to prevail. 

So this collection is a reflection of those two ideas coming together - the wild and the wearable"

I was lucky enough to ask Alex a few questions about Vera Xane...

1. What inspired your love for designing jewellery?

I have always loved jewellery. I grew up sewing my own clothes and pillows from a very young age as both my grandmothers 

on either side were actually seamstresses! That fairly naturally progressed into me making my own jewellery by hand, 

and as I got older that passion never really went away.

2. Where do you go to for inspiration?

Anywhere and everywhere. I scour magazines constantly, both new and old. I have archival Vogue's from the 80's and 90's that are delightful! 

I also find that I look to architecture and the built environment all the time, aswell as vintage design references. 

I'm usually most inspired however, when I travel.

3. What's your favourite piece to wear from your own collection?

Day to day I can't go past the small cage bangle. It is great for stacking but also enough of a statement to wear on it's own. 

My absolute favourite piece however, is the cage neckpiece. Up until production there have only been two samples of the neckpiece in the world. 

This means that I don't have one from myself and it's killing me!

4. What do you see for Vera Xane in the future?

I'd definately like to expand the label both in product range and also in terms of moving offshore. 

I'm investigating new accessories all the time and textiles are definately an area I'm interested in.

Pieces will be available to purchase via the online store soon.

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IRO S/S '13.

IRO spring/summer '13.

I'm utterly smitten with this entire collection - every piece, from head to toe.

The second I spotted it on Fashion Me Now, I knew I would be going through all of the images to pick my absolute favourites... And here they are.

- The all-white combo's are unreal. The detail and the cut-outs in each piece are perfection and all work so well together.

- The prints and the jackets,  my gosh the jackets! The tribal print one in white is to die for and the grey  one above. W A N T !

- The teaming of the leather bomber jacket with the animal print skirt is so chic.

- That white dress is the first shot - such a statement piece that I'm sure every girl has their eye on now.

P E R F E C T I O N 

I will be dreaming of these pieces appearing in my wardrobe every night when I go to sleep.

Source: denimblog.

ZIMMERMANN A/W '13 Lookbook.

 

Zimmermann Autumn '13 lookbook.

Don't you love when designers you adore come out with a collection where you would wear every single piece?

It's sooo good but terribly risky for the bank account.

The lastest collection still has that ultra girly glam feel, but is so relaxed and wearable at the same time.

I can picture myself walking the streets of the city in a cute dress and boots this autumn already.

Source: studdedhearts.

My Essentials.

(Clockwise) 1. Vikor & Rolf 'Flowerbomb'  2. Vintage sunglasses  3. Evo leave-in conditioner  4. Kikki K '13 diary  

5. Chanel 'Lift Lumiere' foundation  6. Daniel Wellington 'Classic Southampton Lady' watch

and of course, Kate Bosworth's editorial in Harper's Bazaar.

PS. You still may be able to get 15% off Daniel Wellington watches if you type in 'carolyn' at the checkout.

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Poppy.

I want to be in head to toe 'Falling Poppy' today.

Bec & Bridge know how to send girls broke.

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Australian Babes.

Jess Hart  |  Rhys Wakefield  |  Lara Bingle  | Miranda Kerr and Flynn  |  Xavier Samuel  | Kym Ellery and Christine Centenera

This is a few days late...

 but I hope that all of my fellow Aussie's had the most incredible Australia Day!

Unfortunately my entire day was spent at work, but hope that yours was filled with a lovely BBQ, 

a few beers, surrounded by family and friends.

I'm so lucky and thankful to live in such an incredible country.

I thought I would share a few of my favourite Australians and style influencers with you also.

Gosh, we produce some good lookers 'Down Under'!

Source: google images.