Show some Luella Love

Unfortunately one of my favourite labels, Luella, is due to close since its long-term investor Club 21 has walked away from financial support of the young British label. The difficult economic climate was cause for the investor to continue to provide support, without which the label will not be able to remain in business. Legions of fans are definitely upset by this, so much so that a 'Save Luella' club has been opened on facebook. I'm not sure how much this could help but I can only hope that Luella will find new investor soon. But on that note, 'Save Luella! Wear pretty dresses!'

Photos courtesy of www.style.com

I'm all a Flutter

The new collection from Sretsis for Autumn/Winter 2010 is appropriately titled 'Make My Heart Melt' which is a mere understatement to say the very least. While this collection is not my favourite to date, 'School of Rebellious Sweethearts' was, this one is running a very close second and definitely has me longing for many, almost all, the pieces. I reaally love the first two looks. And how lovely is the background? You know I could prattle on about Sretsis forever but I'm sure you can see why. The newest addition to the growing label is eyewear which I am totally swooning over, featuring little daisies on the wings and available in a variety of candy colours and prints. They have also expanded their focus on jewellery with more pieces available to accompany the collection. Feminine and quirky = LOVE.

Photos courtesy of Sretsis.

X Where the Wild Things Are

This picture makes me really excited about Where the Wild Things Are...

Now I know it's hard to imagine wearing some of these pieces due to our climate (heck it's hard to imagine wearing these pieces at all!) but they are just so incredibly cool that you can't not want one of these! They're exclusive to Opening Ceremony and are celebratory of all things Wild. If you're not game enough to try some of these items there is also a small range of jewellery and t-shirts.

Photos courtesy of www.openingceremony.us

Lace and Lover

Witches Circle Dress

White Magick Dress

Black Magick Dress (from Black Magick collection S/S 06)

In love as always with white lace and Lover.

The White Magick Dress is ethereal, and even more gorgeous than the Black Magick Dress that I always regretted not buying...

Photos courtesy of www.loverthelabel.com

I have this Lover Charlotte Ruffle Dress in black, but I wish I had it in the cream too...

Photos courtesy of liebemarlene.blogspot.com

Strand SS Soiree

Tomorrow the Strand Arcade is having a Spring/Summer sale with 10-20% off selected designers. I only wish the corner shop were on sale too...

I love this gorgeous photo shoot inspired by one of my favourite fictional characters Alice in Wonderland.

Photos courtesy of www.strandarcade.com.au

Pop Up

Pop Up stores have been popping up (for lack of a better word) everywhere. Recently Incu opened up a pop up store for Opening Ceremony, which was extremely exciting since as much I desperately wish, we don't have an OC store here. And currently, Yeojin Bae opened a pop up boutique in Sydney and on show is her current Summer 09/10 'Jet Set' and her Spring 10 collection 'Joie de Vivre'. The designer will be instore every day from today until this Saturday, when the stores closes. The store is located at the Challis Studio Sunroom, 29 Challis Avenue, Potts Point.

Photo courtesy of www.yeojinbaedesign.com

Comme des Garcons X Converse

Comme des Garcons designed a collection of four sneakers for Converse, each featuring the signature PLAY motif on the All Star 1950's U.S. Army model. They're available in either black or cream and in the oxford or high top. Each retailing for US$100 many online retailers have them in stock now, unfortunately I haven't been able to track them down in any Australian stockists but with the AUD doing so well against the USD why bother trying.

Confessing im a shopaholic

The ridiculous thing happened to me recently, my sister told me her friend said that I remind her of Rebecca Bloomwood from Confessions of a Shopaholic. My sister very much agreed and decided to make me watch it to make me wary of my spending habits, and the possibility that things could go severely downhill from here. I have to say I totally see the relevance to their point but regrettably it doesn't seem to faze me in the least (possibly because Rebecca is a highly exaggerated character). There's no way that will happen to me (I hope).

Madison

I am loving this shoot for Madison magazine, who collaborated with one of my favourite illustrators Rebecca Wetzler.

Seeing Stripes

When I was buying this navy and white striped sweater from Subtitled with the same triple button detail on one shoulder, I thought it looked exactly like something that I could eventually find from A.P.C., and lo and behold here it exists. But I'm satisfied with the one from Subtitled; the relaxed fit is both comfortable and flattering, and it is one of the few items I've worn almost immediately since buying (something my sister always makes a point of saying to attempt to deter me from further spending).

Photos courtesy of www.net-a-porter.com

Invasive Exotics

I am loving Gail Sorronda's current collection Invasive Exotics for Spring/Summer 10 - especially the Dot Dash Bolero and Dot Dash Skirt in the last image, as well as the Miniscus Jacket with the large front bow and made of 100% silk organza. The photography for the collection is also spectacularly shot as well - there seems to be a Helmut Newton-esque feel to the styling as well as the photgraphy. I really love the slow shutter speeds used for the last two photographs illustrating the delicate and flowing nature of the garment. Beautiful.

Photos courtesy of Gail Sorronda