Florals for Spring

I am back! I wish I could say I've been away doing something terribly exciting, but rather I was sitting at a desk for what felt like an eternity studying for my law exams. Exams are over now, and although my new job will be keeping me busy this summer, I should have lots of time to blog :) It was so hard picking a topic for my first post after all this time. There have been so many fabulous fashion editorials, a few new fashionista in the lime light, fantastic lookbooks, brand collaborations like Lanvin for H&M (I'm in love!), but in the end I decided on florals because even though it may be clichéd, I can't help being drawn to florals in the Spring. In Sydney we've had some pretty wild weather over the last month from storms to overcast cloudy weather & a few very random days (or half days) of actual Spring weather, but the sunny weather seems to have finally set in. It hasn't been much of a Spring, which is usually by favourite time of the year because the flowers are in bloom, you can wonder around in a pretty, floating dress without being cold or too hot, and there are those fabulous warm nights perfect so relaxing outdoors with friends over dinner or a cup of tea.

Here is a montage of pics which have been getting me in the mood for the sunny Spring days:

 English roses are so gorgeous!

 Isabel lucas looking adorable with roses in hand

 Such a cute puppy :)

 Exquisite!

 Take me here!

 Loving the Stone Cold Fox Lady Botanica 2010 Lookbook

 Nothing beats a sweet white dress for sunny Spring days

Pics from Knight Cat, Wildfox, Dirty Blonde, Fashion Gone Rogue, {this is glamour}, Oh Fashion Model & others.

Gemma Ward

Doll-like beauty, Gemma Ward, is definitely up there with the "It Models" of the decade. She was my favourite model when I was in high school. I had fashion editorial shots of her plastered all over my books and by my desk. She become a popular international model around the same time I became fascinated with fashion editorials. I always thought of her of an alien-like beauty, in a good way of course. Although she has a very unusual look about her, there is something very approachable about her.

Gemma appeared as a guest editor of December 2005 issue of Vogue Australia. To this date it is one of my favourite issues of the magazine. I still have my copy, with lots of missing pages, and cut-out bits.

In 2007 I saw her on Gould St in Bondi Beach while I was checking out the boutiques. She looked fantastic! She was dressed very casual, in a sun dress and sandals, walking along the footpath. She skin was glowing in the sun and I couldn't get over how tall she was. She was even more stunning in real life, without the wonders of magazine air-brushing. 

She starred in the 2008 film "The Black Balloon" alongside Toni Colette, which I watched a couple of years ago. I was really surprised by her acting ability. Definitely worth the watch.

Although, Gemma announced retirement in 2007 after Heath Ledges death and complaints of her weight gain, it is rumoured that she will be returning to the modelling world in 2010. I guess we'll have to wait and see if she makes a comeback. 

Here are some of my favourite shots of Gemma Ward:

Oh Fashion Model/Fashion Gone Rogue/ Vogue Archives/ I Love Gemma Ward

Luxurious Lace

Vogue Paris September 2010

Fashion Gone Rogue

In terms of creating a sexy look, you can't go past black lace. This shoot features black lace in all sorts of forms - bodysuits, shirts & dresses. I just love the first pic with the rose in her mouth. Incredibly stunning. Just as I was thinking it may be move on from lace, it seems to be all over the place again. There is something very classic about lace, and when worn the right way, it can look incredibly stylish. This weekend I'm attending the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Show and I'm thinking the event is the perfect opportunity to show off my black lace stockings. Paired with a simple LBD and either my lace suede boots or hot pink satin peep toes. Still yet to decide on the rest of the outfit but I think something in black lace is in order.

The European Winter

 Such a sweet dress :)

Various Models 

Photographed by David Sims

Styled by Carine Roitfeld

Vogue Paris August 2010
Fashion Gone Rogue

Absolutely loving the styling in this editorial in the mecca of glossies, Vogue Paris. The ed is called L’hiver Avant L’hiver which according to an online French-English translation means 'The winter before winter". Note: French speakers, if I am mistaken, please correct me. I think it is a fantastic title for displaying the trends of the upcoming winter in Europe. Carine Roitfeld is such an amazing stylist. I admire the way she always pushes the boundaries and creates such dramatic looks. It's great to see Aussie swimwear label, Speedo featuring in the Oscar de la Renta & Burberry looks.