Yep, I love her because her name is so similar to mine - I'm hoping it's pretty much the Belgian version. But she is also beautiful in that European way, with sharp features and powerful eyes. Her road to amazingdom hasn't been all that easy, what with a car crash breaking her legs 8 years… Continue reading model muse :: hanne gaby.
Month: July 2014
to lounge.
A relaxing lounge needs nothing more than these Aztec-inspired rugs and a brown leather couch, and of course some wooden floor boards. Olatz Schnabel got it all right. The designer's New York home is filled with these homey features and vibrant rugs - one for every room, to match the curtains or the bedspread or… Continue reading to lounge.
insta famous.
It seems Instagram is the perfect platform for unleashing your creative work. Just check this out. An amazing Indonesian graphic designer, who I know nothing more about. Keeping a low profile in the digital world, apart from those 2,000 followers. It's photos like these that really make me wish I had become ridiculously good at… Continue reading insta famous.
argentinian for a day.
Thanks to the amazing Angeles Pena we can see the true beauty of Argentina without trekking the thousands of miles. Although really, after seeing these, you will want to. The expensive flight is worth it for the culture smash and beauty shock. After such a mental day at work it is unbelievable how peaceful it… Continue reading argentinian for a day.
want list :: cereal mag.
As a self-confessed obsessive magazine collector, the very thought of not owning every magazine with any worth makes me a little sad. Unfortunately there isn't enough time in the world for me to spend each day poring through the latest issues, gaining inspiration - if that was a job description I would be first in… Continue reading want list :: cereal mag.
twenty seven names.
We all need a good old NZ-based fashion brand to fall in love with. It's crazy how most international designers focus on a specific set of design rules and styles each season, with elements crossing over different labels, like the gladiator sandal of yesteryear. But when you dig a little deeper it's clear that the… Continue reading twenty seven names.
glasshouse.
Sometimes you come across those brilliant architectural designs that conquer those of my favourite show, Grand Designs. The thing that lets down those designs though is that I often find it hard to excuse the terrible interior style - their houses are so near perfect, yet so far. But this pretty little thang is the… Continue reading glasshouse.
sneaky sneaks.
The best shoes in the world. I love that sneakers are once again making their way into the fashion world - comfort is finally back in. Street style pictures are exploding with the prints and classic brands. So many options with your Cons and Vans and Superga's, even the high end designers are releasing their… Continue reading sneaky sneaks.
reliving :: yves saint laurent’s mondrian.
I have forever held genius fashion designers on a pedestal - the way they come up with unique collections each season and manage the stress of it all blows my mind. Even so, I definitely have never fully understood the immense pressure and strain this must place on their lives constantly. It wasn't until I… Continue reading reliving :: yves saint laurent’s mondrian.
inspiration wall :: july.
I love those months where you just find so much inspiration everywhere that you don't know what to do with it. They do become a problem though when I'm running around all weekend, trying to fit as much socialising in, then realise I haven't put any inspiration to practical use - haven't cooked, haven't been… Continue reading inspiration wall :: july.
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