Monthly Archive for September, 2009

Raven vs. Pony.

Published on September 30, 2009 in Awesome Things. 6 Comments

I have been passing this shop near my work, for weeks now. Weeks. I have still not been in even though I always say I am going to suss them out, and I still am not entirely sure what they sell, but it looks interesting from the outside. The shop is on Great North Road. At number 11. Kind of near Satya. The shop is called ‘Raven vs Pony’.

All Images/Raven vs Pony

All Images/Raven vs Pony

Raven vs Pony replaces a shop that had a sign in the window saying “Foxton Fizz”. I always wanted to go in that shop too, but never did. Anyway, the moral of that little side-story is that I should really go into shops before they close down.

ANYWAY, the REAL point of this is, that I have done a little research (‘little’ being the operative word in the sentence) and can confirm that they stock “screenprinted tees, retro sunglasses from Giant Vintage, Ugly Dolls, Sprout Dolls, Imported Jewellery, Kooky Collectables, hand-crafted modern Furniture, Cushions & Bags, Miniature Bonsai trees, and other exclusive Homeware.” Delightful! The store shots (below) look interesting anyhow – the yellow typewriter is particularly intruiging.

According to the internet (and you can always trust the internet, right guys…?) the shop is open Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am to 5pm, or by appointment. Check it out – I promise I will too.

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Tom Ford – Director?

Published on September 29, 2009 in Awesome Things and Films. 0 Comments

I am really out of the loop, apparently.

I didn’t even know Tom Ford was directing a movie.

It’s called ‘A Single Man’. It’s got Nicholas Hoult in it (the kid best known from About a Boy, and Skins). I love that kid. Check out the trailer. IMDB describes it as “A story that centers on an English professor who, after the sudden death of his partner tries to go about his typical day in Los Angeles.”

So, it’s not very descriptive in the way that you watch it three times and you still don’t really get what the movie’s about, but the music is intense, and visually it is pretty amazing.

Anyone remember Leanne Marshall?

Published on September 29, 2009 in Awesome Things. 0 Comments
All Images/Leanne Marshall

All Images/Leanne Marshall

For anyone who watched the last season of Project Runway (season 5), and voted for the collection from Portland-based winner Leanne Marshall (or for anyone who even remembers her) – I just came across her Fall 09 collection. Okay, so it’s a little old (the site doesn’t have any newer collections on it), but I like her architectural sort of style – I would totally wear this dress. The zigzag layers are awesome. They’re structured, but soft at the same time. More below.

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Enough said.

Published on September 29, 2009 in Awesome Things and Oh.. 0 Comments

Big Day Out. 2010. Mars Volta, Muse, Dizzee Rascal, Girl Talk. The Decemberists. Peaches.. etc.

Not overjoyed, but Girl Talk will be awesome.

Enough said.

Monsters of folk.

Published on September 28, 2009 in Awesome Things and OMG. 0 Comments

Um. All I can say is, omg superband factor 10.

“Five years ago, when Jim James, Mike Mogis, Conor Oberst and M. Ward first toured together, they were a study in contrasts as well as in camaraderie…That was a rare, up-close opportunity to watch the interaction among these young artists, a send-off, in a way, as each went on to greater individual acclaim. But it was also just the beginning, a prelude to the collaborative adventure of making their first record together — an album years in the planning and months in the making, one that has turned out to be far more than the already impressive sum of their parts”

And that album is out. now. And it is good. I like. My brother has it. If you don’t like conor oberst (CLAIRE) you will hate it. Listen to it. Interview with the band here.

Cup of tea?

Published on September 28, 2009 in Awesome Things. 0 Comments

My work friend sent me a link to this last week. I am not the biggest tea drinker, coffee is more my game, but this is almost enough to totally convert me. Look at these amazing tea bags (below). Directed by Russian artist/designer Natalie Ponomareva, the tea bags are “produced under the principals of origami”. As the tea infuses, the little bird gradually unfolds. So cute. I love the packaging as well.

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Image/via popsop.com

While we’re on the topic of tea-packaging, I love these Mallard cups. Actually, I love all the branding (the patterns are amazing). Mallard is a specialist tea company which sells loose leaf tea through its shop and tearoom in Knutsford. The packaging is designed by UK designer, Sarah Walsh:

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Image/via www.codeforsomething.com

More Mallard cups after the jump.

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Lily Watch.

Published on September 28, 2009 in Awesome Things, Lily Donaldson, Models and Photography. 0 Comments

Spotted at Fashion Gone Rogue, my favourite model-girl, Lily.

All Images/www.fashiongonerogue.com

All Images/www.fashiongonerogue.com

Shot by Maciek Kobielski for The Last Magazine, the girl can do no wrong.

Love her. How could you not? More after the jump.

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Grimmest. show. ever.

Published on September 26, 2009 in Oh. and Rant. 0 Comments

I had been wondering how the A*Muse show went yesterday. All week I had been genuinely interested in what Richie Rich and Pammy Anderson had to offer. Anyhow, after seeing Isaac’s somewhat negative post on the baywatch babe I decided to look up the collection and see what went on, you know, catch up on the goss.

All Images/www.thealist.co.nz

All Images/www.thealist.co.nz

I shouldn’t have. The above image pretty much sums up the whole thing. Seeing the shots of the show has made me really depressed. There are no words. Seeing Georgia Fowler dolled up, bow in hair, bikini top with white hotpants – so depressing. Sure, she looks beautiful. She could never look bad, but the outfit screams TRAAAASSSSHHH. I should have known better. The only positive thing I can say about the show (based on the photos) is that it at least looked entertaining.

If you want to brave them, more of the shots are after the jump.

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Customise your Converse.

Published on September 26, 2009 in Awesome Things and Shoes. 0 Comments

Okay, so this may be old news as I didn’t even know until just now, but you can totally customise your own converse sneakers! The site is awesome. I just spent 15 minutes choosing the colour of my heel stripe. You can even add text to your sneakers. I don’t think I would, but it’s nice to have the option. You can choose the style, prints, lace colours, stitching colours, lining colours. So good.

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Problem is, they only deliver to the US, so unless you know someone there, you’re shit out of luck.

Digby and Iona.

Published on September 25, 2009 in Awesome Things. 1 Comment
All Images/Digby and Iona

All Images/Digby and Iona

I first heard about these talented Jewellery fiends via La Dama, via Lunasupernova.

Digby and Iona create some really clever stuff. There’s a mini (working) eyeglass, and a mini antique brass compass (also working). They call the compass the ‘Love Lost Compass’ – “Suitable for pursuing either an object of affection or loathing!”. Super cute. More after the jump.

The most interesting thing I thought, was the ‘Seppie’ necklace – an octopus climbing up the chain. Super clever.
And check out this ring! A miniature, wearable pistol! Ha! Okay, so it’s kind of novelty, but I would totally wear it. Not on my finger though, on a chain.
There’s so much stuff, this is only some of it. Check it out here. You can also purchase here.
All Images/Digby and Iona

Digby and Iona create some really clever stuff. There’s a mini (working) eyeglass, and a mini antique brass compass (also working) from their collection ‘Wanderer in a sea of fog’. They call the compass the ‘Love Lost Compass’ – “Suitable for pursuing either an object of affection or loathing!”. Super cute. More after the jump.

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Maxihuge.

Published on September 25, 2009 in Awesome Things and Organisation. 0 Comments

I love organisation.

Granted, my desk at work is a freakin’ mess and there isn’t much evidence to say that I am the organised type on face value (my wardrobe has slowly come apart), but I swear I am in my head. I love lists, I love containers (I dream of having everything in our kitchen in containers, all stacked up, matching and shit), I love things in colour order, I love plans. Some call it anal (my flatmates), but screw those guys.

As well as my love of order, I also love stationary. Pens, Pencils, Paper, Paperclips (honestly, you can get some AWESOME paperclips these days).

The Maxihuge calendar combines my love of both. It’s a giant monthly calendar. It has stickers. It’s blue and white. It’s on coated stock. It’s so good. I want. All you out there are thinking ‘you’re so lame’, but whatever, I love it.

Image/maxihuge.com

Screenshot/maxihuge.com

New this summer…

Published on September 24, 2009 in Models and Oh.. 1 Comment

…Gold hotpants/speedos for guys. As seen on the model I had to dress yesterday:

Aidan in Emma Ford. Image/www.thealist.co.nz

Aidan in Emma Ford. Image/www.thealist.co.nz

Poor Aidan. He had four changes throughout that show – all bar 1 were swimwear which made my job easy. With all the standing around we got chatting. Turns out he came up to Auckland last Friday (he’s from Hamilton and has been living (and modelling) overseas) to meet with agencies. That same day he got signed by 62, and that afternoon he was booked for his first job, and has been booking them throughout the week. Yesterday was the first time he had to don what I have dubbed ‘the goldpants’ – he will be wearing them 8 more times over the next 3 days.

Bye bye Zara – Updated 30.09.2009

Published on September 23, 2009 in Oh.. 2 Comments

So, the other day I was told a secret. I swore not to tell, and haven’t until now. I wasn’t going to say anything actually, but today while waiting to dress the Designer Selection show, I was reading the “Daily” which is like the paper for Fashion week. In it, I noticed the cat is out of the bag. And on paper. And so now that I have seen it in print and now is quasi-old news, I feel like I can post it here.

Backwards image of the Daily Day 2

Backwards image of the Daily Day 2

The image above was taken on crappy webcam because I can’t seem to find the cord for the camera.  It’s backwards, you won’t be able to read it (unless you are particularly skilled in the reverse reading department) so I have deciphered it here:

‘FASHIONZ.CO.NZ QUOTE UNQUOTE: “It is a fucking amazing collection & they deserved to win” – Zara Mirkin, recently departed ex-Stolen Girlfriends Clubber on the label’s big Air NZ award win.‘

‘Recently Departed’. As of almost 2 weeks.

So Zara has left the building. The Stolen Girlfriends Club building that is. Not sure where she is off to or what she is doing next, but good luck to her. And good luck to the next SGC womenswear designer (if they get one?), Zara has left HUGE shoes to fill.

UPDATE 30.09.2009: I just saw this on Isaaclikes, from Melinda at NO magazine: “Zara left Stolen to pursue a freelance career. She will continue to be fashion editor at NO magazine and we’re looking forward to her having more time to work with us! She’s overseas in the US for about five weeks now and will be doing shoots for us while she’s there. Nobody has been named as a replacement at Stolen AFAIK.”


Now a fan of Eva.

Published on September 22, 2009 in Awesome Things and Models. 0 Comments

Today I dressed models at day 1 of NZ fashion week. I’m not sure exactly why I volunteered to do it, as last year I found it pretty gruelling (shitloads of waiting, standing, not eating) – I must have had a momentary mental block. ANYHOW, I am now home, dead tired and going back tomorrow. It was not all bad today though, aside from the huge amounts of waiting and lack of decent food around the place, I did get to dress the Cybele, Annah Stretton and Alexandra Owen shows.

Eva at Annah Stretton. Image/Phil Walter via www.gettyimages.com

Eva at Cybele. Image/Phil Walter via www.gettyimages.com

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Guess who.

Published on September 21, 2009 in Awesome Things and Models. 2 Comments

I just saw this over at Model Go-See. After a small amount of internet research, I have confirmed my suspicions.

Do you recognise this face?

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Images/modelgosee.blogspot.com

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