little navajo

DREAM ON DREAMER

2012-03-08T20:03:00.001+13:00

Saturday afternoon with Rosie

One Teaspoon body suit

Cooper Lace top + vintage polka dot pants
Saint Penelope pom pom bracelets

Sugar Lips 'Henna Dye Dress'

Insight bikini and white shirt

DOWN TIME

2012-02-27T20:19:00.000+13:00

A collection of images from interlacing getaways into my hectic working week...

Wearing the soles off my bare feet walking for hours to a hidden beach retreat, finding natural

patterns from mini shellfish and waves, left over fire pits, lush rivers with puddle ducks..

and a few random behind the scenes shots that I took at a recent shoot I worked on.

Hope you enjoy lovelies. XX

FORTUNATE SON

2012-02-09T22:57:00.001+13:00

This was my favourite Summer moment; A picnic at a vineyard, best friends,

evening sunshine, glow sticks and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Fleetwood Mac could have rolled on stage after and I would have felt like I

never missed out on Woodstock, minus nudity and freedom swimming! --- magic.

I also had an interesting rookie moment where I discovered my film camera was in my bag

with the back wide open... I've added the 'destroyed' shots in.. I think they're the best shots anyway. XX

CURRENTLY COLLECTING Tribal Treasures

2012-01-26T07:10:00.000+13:00

Just slightly obsessed with Lapis, silver cut out cuffs, boned leather tassel bags,
colourful embroidery and mixed silver rings. My collection has got out of control! XX

Pieces from Spell & the Gypsy, Naveya & Sloane, Bali, India, Lindi Kingi.

SPARKLE MOUNTAIN

2012-01-11T19:41:00.000+13:00

I'm having a magpie moment over sparkly randomness and cut outs.

Tobacco&Leather, VPL, Free People

DREAMS

2012-01-06T15:55:00.000+13:00

Making the most of our rainy holiday at Great Barrier Island.

Dream life living off free range eggs, solar power, climbing to swimming holes, bombing off the wharf,
getting super excited over chance dolphin sightings, picking wild flowers, hammock-ing, sleeping, fishing, reading,
eating and having a wild new years party in the sun dome.

Happy New Year. XXX

BEJEWELLED

2011-12-26T14:13:00.001+13:00

Possibly the best Christmas gift anyone could ever have given me.

Kuchi head jewellery, in love. XX

TECHNICOLOUR Wardrobe Newness

2011-12-23T15:01:00.001+13:00

A few of my {new} favourite things:

Naveya and Sloane Tulipa Locket - Amazing, I love it.

Mega highlighter lime dream sandals from ASOS.

Saint Penelope Pom Pom Bracelets. After declaring my love for pom poms I found these

little beauties. You need to check out Amelia's beautiful work here.

Embroidered bags

Trelise Cooper power back out dress. It's insane. The best thing to happen to my wardrobe in a while.

Customised One Teaspoon Eagles Shadow bikini - there's a story behind this one! I fell in love /

bought it in grey / wanted it black so painted it / and now it has this wet look leather-ish thing going

on... better than I could have imagined! I also adjusted the peek-a-boob window in the front,

for slightly more modest beach wear. slightly.

Karen Walker Sunnies.

Happy Holidays!! XXXX

RUN FREE

2011-12-08T19:25:00.001+13:00

Sunday test shoot with the beautiful Olivia from Red Eleven; the rain came down, but I love the eerie feeling and painterly colour it bought with it.

Tallow Swimsuit, Jetset Bohemian Necklace, Jetset Bohemian cuffs, Vintage net cardi.

Stolen Girlfriend's Club shirt, One Teaspoon shorts.

Trelise Cooper 'Power Back Out' dress, Jetset Bohemian Necklace.

Penny Sage 'Someplace' dress, Jetset Bohemian beaded top, Jetset Bohemian cuffs.

NATURE EXPERIMENT

2011-12-07T07:44:00.001+13:00

A little bit of location scouting and Sunday test shots..

You can never plan the weather and it ended up raining, so I reverted to no plan and ended up with

some pretty images. I'm halfway through weeding out the best ones and will post them soon.

Thank you to the beautiful Olivia from Red Eleven for dealing with the rain!

CURRENT OBSESSION DIY Lonely Hearts

2011-11-26T16:32:00.001+13:00

I've wanted this Lonely Hearts piece for a good while now and have been keeping an eye out on trading sites to no avail - so I have resorted to making it myself.
Here's a little weekend DIY for you! I can't even show you the original I renovated - it was the bad kind of raunchy - but it had the right bones for LH renovation. XXX

BERMUDA TRIANGLE

2011-11-23T21:26:00.001+13:00

The best thing about life is moments like these. Simple Simon camping trips, waiting for surfers,
fresh summer daisies, Cider and Cheese diets, ankle jewellery, card games, sand and salt, gypsy flag
festivals, green and blue every where, looking up, looking left and warm new sun on your winter skin. XXXX

AMBER ROAD

2011-11-14T18:27:00.001+13:00

This is what every Sunday afternoon should look like...

More magic from the lovely Spell and the Gypsy

ESCAPISM

2011-11-09T22:10:00.000+13:00

Visual aids that allow me to travel, probably only for a moment, but it's always worth it. XX

Majority of photography by Agathe Philbe

MASHA REVA Dream Shoes

2011-11-09T18:20:00.000+13:00

LOVE these shoes that Masha Reva has created - all by hand!

I like the idea of fashion prints on chunky heels and the shades she has used are dreamy.

Check her out here she's one multi talented lady! Now... where to buy these babies....!!??

NUMÉRO DEUX

2011-11-04T07:53:00.000+13:00

Summer is definitely on it's way - and thanks to the lovely people at Karen Walker these will be on my face.

Crazy Tortoise.... semi reflective lenses... these are my new faves!

VENOMOUS

2011-11-01T09:32:00.000+13:00

There's a pretty exciting sale going on at Grand Social here

I'm really happy that I waited on getting this Stylestalker Venom shirt,

I've been lusting after it for a good while!!

GOLDEN BROWN

2011-10-30T21:17:00.001+13:00

This weekend I stopped in at my favourite vintage store, I was tired and wasn't going to stop but
made a decision to pull over in the last second possible... and found a perfect silk maxi with mini cat
polka dots - SOOO maxi obsessed, I can't turn them down! these are four of the latest I've collected ...

I guess the maxi obsession is fueled by the fact they make me feel like this:

I hope you all had happy weekends. XXX

(Alexandra Valenti, Style Like U, Chase Cohl)

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK

2011-10-17T18:41:00.002+13:00

Weekends always involve more interesting activities.

(all images: little navajo)

CURRENT OBSESSION: Ankle Hardware

2011-10-11T19:14:00.001+13:00

I've been loving high arm bands and ponytail hardware lately so needless

to say I think these look incredible. Definitely a summer sandal MUST..

maybe not in the extreme heat as I can imagine them getting seriously hot!

Lanvin, Tumblr

LAUREN

2011-10-09T18:28:00.000+13:00

Lauren and I took these shots on Saturday afternoon, She has some

incredible treasures in her wardrobe so we threw pieces together for a shoot in her backyard -
Complete with a rusted out Datsun that isn't going anywhere fast (unfortunately!)

Bra: Jimmy D
Shoes: Maurie and Eve, Custom Doc Martins

Model: Lauren Marriot
Photographer: Julia Keddell

PICK & MIX

2011-10-05T21:04:00.000+13:00

Nothing better than the genius colour clashers that are around at the moment..

I'm lusting after a pastel tangerine and ice-mint-green combo... hopefully of the silk shirt variety.

Jill Stuart, NYMag.com, 3.1 Phillip Lim

GIVE IT TO ME

2011-10-03T09:23:00.004+13:00

Amazing, amazing, amazing...

Isabel Marant Spring 12 - Images via Fashiontoast and Style.com

LITTLE NAVAJO X SPELL

2011-09-27T21:02:00.000+13:00

I am so crazily excited about my collaboration with Spell on this shirt!!

They are the loveliest girls to have worked with and I hope you all love the result...

The shirt itself has beautiful bone detailing on the shoulders and the

print was inspired by my current obsession with Egyptian beading,

Spell & Lizzy's beautiful jewelled pieces and opulent feathers.

The shirt is available here at Spell and the Gypsy's online store. XXX

Photos: Spell and the Gypsy

NEON

2011-09-25T12:49:00.000+13:00

Highlighter never looked so good.

Definitely best when it's mixed with pastels or a neutral coloured sweater.

Elle.com, Grazia.it, Nanette Lepore, Neon

MATAKANA

2011-09-22T07:24:00.003+12:00

My favourite weekend escape is to these little markets - you can buy fresh bread, cheese & chutney, home made cider and jams..

and then take all your little finds down to the river bank to feed the ducks, listen to the 80+ y/o brass band and have a little picnic.

(Wearing my Ksubi Spray on the rose jeans & blue leather Converse's for river excursions,

and my new favourite sunday outfit: Spell & the Gypsy Wolf Tee (which you can buy here),

One Teaspoon chunky knit cardi, and the most perfect print pants from a random night market in Singapore.

THE ONE

2011-09-19T20:07:00.000+12:00

This is making me excited for summer (sorry Northern Hemisphere but it's our turn now)

I will be wearing high waists or a one piece this summer, kinda bored of standard bikinis...

Anyway the point of this was - thank you One Teaspoon - you read my mind... again... XX

Also - I just did a little interview with DISfunktion Magazine if your interested in reading it HERE
Have a look around their site, it's really lovely.

SOMETHING GOOD

2011-09-15T08:06:00.001+12:00

My Little Navajo for One Nine Eight dreamer tee is finally here!!

If you would like one you can buy them for $28 NZD at White Box Boutique here,

you would be supporting an amazing charity and they ship internationally. XXX

BITS & PIECES Fave closeups from NYFW

2011-09-13T21:37:00.000+12:00

After collecting these I have confirmed my love for:buttoned up white shirts, millions of white layers, flowy crop

tops with high waisted pants, sheer shirts with crop top ghosts, gold skivvys and shorts, easy peasy

white t shirts and a touch of highlighter.

(Style.com, Grazia.it, Tommy Ton)

CURRENTLY COLLECTING

2011-09-09T17:25:00.002+12:00

I am halfway through collecting this pile of goodies.

Lonely bra that's perfect for under everything;The thinnest, most perfect armlet ever (I have been

searching for a long time and found this one HERE on Etsy); Ksubi Spray on the Rose Jeans;

Lonely Hearts Knit shorts; Senso Pony Platforms; Stylestalker Venom Shirt and hopefully Venom

harem pant; One Teaspoon Yoko Shorts; Some sort of Snake cuff; Spell and The Gypsy amazing Wolf Tee.

PATTERN AND LIGHT AT NZFW 2011

2011-09-08T07:09:00.002+12:00

Sorry I have been a bit slow off the mark with these but Fashion Week recovery time took over!
I am sure you have seen a lot of coverage of the shows, but these were my favourite little moments. XXX

All photos by little navajo except photos 2 & 4 from facehunter.

My artwork on the runway. Goody bags. Crazy Aviary. Leopard coat and Spell and the Gypsy Bag for day 2.

Stolen Girlfriends club car park and models behind the scenes. My favourite little moonbeam Ruby Frost at the Stolen Girlfriend's Club after party.

HYDRANGEA LOVE

2011-09-03T10:45:00.001+12:00

I wish this little Karen Walker number was mine - but I stole it from of my sister's wardrobe.
It's the perfect mix of 70s tunic and floral print - and I love the bell sleeve. Luckily she's into sharing!

I had the wedges made in Bali - hence the slightly squashed look from being stuffed
into to my luggage - Tunics and Wedges are my fave. XX

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

2011-08-30T19:28:00.002+12:00

Lombok loving, Legian sunsets, Charlie Tango, Daily Bintangs, Poco Loco AMAZING Mexican,
morning price for tassel suede bag, Gerupuk Sunset, ASHTARI - incredible food, interiors and
views!, Ashtari view, New Friends, Made to order suede shawl, Dream catchers, Indian Chiefs,
Cocktails in Balian, Freedom swing at the Chocolate factory, Longboats in Lombok, Shoes made
to fit my toes, Exploring, Moonlight, Sunset, Reading books, Tapas in Legian, Pondok Pisces,
A little souvenir that now hangs in my car and reminds me of the most amazing, relaxing
holiday that I could have possibly asked for. I hope you enjoy these XXX

I don't think I will ever go back to digital photography.

POCKETS FULL OF STONES

2011-08-28T14:04:00.016+12:00

I create fashion fabrics as part of my day job and this week I have been loving these little treasures. XX

CARMENSITA

2011-08-22T20:01:00.006+12:00

Well Congratulations random-number-generated winner number nine
I'll get in touch for your postage details so that you can wear flowers in your hair...

Here's the only digital picture from my Bali trip - I am obsessed with Moroccan lamps
I think I took this as a little reminder that I need some!

I shot four rolls of film so as soon as I make it to the development lab I'll share some of my adventures.
Needless to say it was hot, inspiring and relaxing. And I got some really cool shoes made!! LOVE XX

Has anyone heard the Daydream Nation soundtrack? It has some really good tracks on it.. go and preview it here

FLOWERS FOR FREE

2011-08-09T07:01:00.001+12:00

Posting from Bali is different experience!! So since I am on holiday and may be AWOL
for a little while, I made this flower crown for one of my lovers!

If you would like it, just let me know with a comment, and some sort of contact details
so that I can draw a name when I get back from Bali. Love & Luck as always!! XXX
(Winner will be drawn 22 August 2011)

(Model: Dominique, 62 Models. Dress: Lonely Hearts.... And a very big thank you to N&S for letting me borrow their model to snap these quick shots!)

NAVEYA AND SLOANE

2011-08-09T06:42:00.000+12:00

Here are a few images I snapped for the launch of Naveya and Sloanes new Pearl range.
make sure you have a look at their stunning collection here. XX

(Model: Dominique, 62 Models. Dress: Lonely Hearts. All Jewellery by Naveya & Sloane.)

MY KIND OF FLORAL

2011-08-02T06:58:00.007+12:00

I want to be a walking canvas and buy some of this Stolen Girlfriends Club greatness...
I think teaming that mustard denim jacket with the Karl Maughan Hydrangea print top and maxi skirt would be a dream.
Needless to say, I was impressed by this collection! XX

ONE NINE EIGHT

2011-08-01T17:46:00.014+12:00

I recently did a T shirt illustration for ONE NINE EIGHT, a little business that is raising money for the 198 Youth Health Centre
which was affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Here's a first look at my illustration - and if you like it, which I hope you do!
you can buy it online (and on a T shirt) HERE by the end of the week!!

There are also Tshirt prints from Ruby Boutique, illustrator Liam Gerrard, and White Box Boutique.
To find out more information have a look at their facebook page here.
The shirts will be available for $25 NZD each through White Box Boutique, so keep an eye out if you want one! LOVE. XXX

NAVEYA & SLOANE

2011-07-29T17:49:00.006+12:00

A little commissioned illustration I did recently. Well it's not that little, it's actually quite big...
The jewellery hanging off the glass is by duo Naveya & Sloane. They make magical pieces which you can see here..
I am working on something else with them and will show you very soon. XXXX Have a happy weekend!!

BALI BOOTIES

2011-07-28T06:47:00.011+12:00

Ever since I booked my (no refreshments, no movies, no food) Jetstar flight to Bali,
I have decided to spend the money I saved on life's little luxuries on CUSTOMISED SHOEEEESSS.
My shoe folder is growing out of control and I am having a hard time choosing what to get made
but I think my favourites are Miss Bubbles studded brogues... XXX

(Balenciaga Boots, Stylebubble, See By Chloe, Free People, Alexander Wang)

WHITE HORSES

2011-07-26T18:51:00.006+12:00

My weekend go to layering favourites
I'm heading to Bali in a week and I am more than excited to swap all my warm woollens for some Summer outfit goodness.

Trelise Cooper Kimono, Insight Rose Tshirt (stolen off the BF), Byzantine lace up shorts, Free People Bracelets
One Teaspoon Dress, One Teaspoon Cardi
Navajo Wool Cardi, Vintage Harley shirt, Ksubi shorts, Karen Walker sunnies
One Teaspoon Cardi, One Teaspoon floral shirt, Necklace from the Markets
Trelise Cooper sheer sleeves, Vintage embroidered chambray shirt, Trelise Cooper sequin shorts

HEART OF GOLD

2011-07-22T09:52:00.004+12:00

A BIG welcome to Molten Store - and everything I never knew I needed RIGHT NOW!!... XXX
Have a look at their beautifully curated collections here:
www.moltenstore.com

(Jewellery from Molten Store: House of Harlow, Low Luv, Maripossa, Rachel Pfeffer x Molten Store, Las, Estelle Deve. Collage little navajo)

BE MINE

2011-07-19T20:27:00.007+12:00

I am still crazy over larger than life florals, hyper highlighter and botanical gypsy prints..
... I want a little bit of all of this... most probably to pile together to create some clash-tastic outfit.

(Olivia Frølich for Costume magazine, Jil Sander, John Galliano, Kenzo, Charlotte Free & Craig McDean, Romance was Born, John Paul Gaultier, Shakuhachi via Pixie Market, Heyoka Leather, Urban Outfitters)

SATURDAY THE SIXTEENTH OF JULY

2011-07-16T13:11:00.003+12:00

Lucked out at a sample sale and got this lot of goodness.
Like I need more clothes, but I have been wanting some of that Ksubi floral dyed out print for so long..

(Ksubi mens shorts (now cutoffs), One Teaspoon long knit cardi, One Teaspoon Jersey Dinky, Ksubi spray on the rose bustier)

THE CHAIN

2011-07-13T11:17:00.012+12:00

Weekend adventures are even more exciting when you get to hang out with a babe photographer,
a freaking hot model, Two Lost Souls flower crowns and Rock T shirts...
We headed out to North Head and battled the wind for these beautiful shots from Claire Mossong.

Photography: Claire Mossong
Model: Imogen at Red 11
Styling: little navajo
Flower Crowns: Two Lost Souls

Imogen is wearing: Two Lost Souls Flower Crowns, Vintage AC/DC shirt, One Teaspoon Cardi,
Vintage Navajo denim shirt, Vintage motorcycle shirt, One Teaspoon maxi skirt,
Spell and the Gypsy bag!!!!! WE LOVE YOU, Vintage Fleetwood Mac shirt, One Teaspoon floral shirt

CURRENT OBSESSION Tie Dye Nouveau

2011-07-09T15:52:00.010+12:00

It's a little more wearable than its psychedelic predecessor...
Graduating dip-dyes, colourful patchworks and tribal/floral prints in bleeding inks.

(Topshop, Malandrino, Sass & Bide, Etsy Bracelets, Feeding the Wolves, Jeffrey Campbell, Etsy Bags, Dazed & Confused)

TALITHA

2011-07-07T18:57:00.002+12:00

I don't know about you but I want to dress like Talitha and escape to my Moroccan cave.
Morocco I will be seeing you soon.

WILLOW SHIPS The One and Only Chelsea Jade

2011-07-05T18:37:00.018+12:00

Photography: little navajo
(Madame Hawke blouse | Juliette Hogan skirt)

It's so nice to meet someone who is quietly talented and totally fascinating all at the same time.
I met Chelsea Jade at a recent photo shoot where she passed on her blog Willow Ships and a link to her lovely band Teacups.
After becoming hooked on her music (and grainy self portraits) I was inspired to take some portraits myself ....... luckily we were bathed in the golden Sunday sunlight.

I'll leave you with Chelsea Jade's enchanting debut music video. Enjoy lovers... XXX

SILVER COIN

2011-07-04T18:07:00.014+12:00

A few snaps from this weekend:
Flower Crowns and Rock Tshirts;
Woolly Shorts (thanks to ASOS) and Gypsy Bags (thanks to Spell times a ZILLION);
Saturday coffee and The Kills editorial from Clash Magazine;
A couple of images from a Sunday photo-taking-adventure;
Leather patches from the markets that I am planning on recycling;
And hanging at home listening to the Wings record.

I hope you all had dreamy weekends. XX

MYLEE GRACE

2011-07-02T14:17:00.004+12:00

One of my favourite people (and someone who I miss being involved in my daily plans!!! Yes those are angry exclamation marks) sent me a link to a new little songbird.
One part Mylee, one part Grace - Her music had me hooked in seconds - I love Mylee!

Go and do some legal downloading here so that you can lull around to Miss Mylee's folk rock too. XXX (especially this song)

Images: Mylee Grace, Banjo Mclachlan

SHAKUHACHI

2011-06-30T19:20:00.007+12:00

Shakuhachi - you were already on my radar with your kaleidoscopic floral prints and sheer floral beaded pieces.....
but this latest offering of art-film meets fashion makes me want a Shakuhachi summer even more!
Featuring the beautiful Julia Nobis and directed by Cara Stricker
Watch the film at RUSSH magazine.com

MOTHER THE MOUNTAIN

2011-06-29T20:57:00.005+12:00

I'm a huge fan of my knits and coats at the moment - it's not as cold as everyone is complaining it is - but I am in these jackets daily.
Namely: a warm bobbly cable knit, that suede tassly reno'd number, Mr. Leopard, and my number one Navajo eagle knit.

Also on a little sidetrack.... I've been thrashing my One Teaspoon maxi skirt and these ASOS heart stockings - which resemble mini arrows more than hearts
(thank you ASOS for the ambiguous symbols)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

2011-06-27T20:56:00.010+12:00

I have been searching high and low for these pictures since I did this post here
which reminded me about my New York trip a few years ago.
I have a few friends living in New York at the moment and I would love to get back there some time soon
(add that to the seemingly gigantic travel wishlist)

This trip was especially unique because I got to see my Louis Vuitton window design in real life,
and swan around like some kind of free fairy tale dream in the Hudson hotel
feeling rather insignificant compared to Philippe Starck's design proportions. I hope you enjoy the photos XXX

TWO DOLLAR MIXTURE

2011-06-25T17:44:00.009+12:00

I have put myself on a self imposed buying ban until my mid winter escape.....
so I thought you would appreciate knowing what I am obsessing over .... then you can buy it and make me jealous:

In one big clashy collage even!! --- This has made every one of my styling personalities jump for joy. XX

THE KILLING MOON

2011-06-24T17:44:00.008+12:00

I get way too excited winning auctions --- heart palpitations, multiple refresh clicks ... !
I just won the first Harley shirt pictured (Soaring Eagle | Howling Wolf | Feathers | Free Spirit - you can't go wrong!!!) so I am hanging out by the letterbox a little more than usual...
I also got caught up in finding some other vintage styles... (and geekishly planning my clashing harley / printed maxi skirt outfit combo) XX happy weekends!!

YOU REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME

2011-06-22T21:16:00.006+12:00

Photo diary from the last few days..

I swear One Teaspoon get together and conspire to make things that will make me poor..
I just bought the tribal maxi skirt in the top picture, which I think is made to wear with clashing prints.......
especially because I am loving the 'Floral on Floral' trend (thank you Pheobe Philo)

Insight threw one heck of a Trans Am party for some friends who travelled across America
and documented their trip - have a look at Skip's awesome photography here.

There's this happy mosaic wall up my street that I am hanging out to use for a shoot.

AND the best bit is::: the most amazing package arrived for me from Lizzy & Spelly from Spell & the Gypsy.
I am living in the peach jumpsuit, and my new favourite accessory - a bag which combines three
of my favourite things: Beading, Tassels and Bone. I am in love! XXX

OUTTAKES

2011-06-20T21:00:00.010+12:00

There's something really special about outtakes (shots that are edited out of a shoot for various reasons)
Usually to do with the fact they don't go with the ultimate shots, or they aren't considered as perfect.
I find so much natural beauty in them - they're mostly spontaneous / not contrived moments, which is something that I am eternally striving for in my photography. XX

(Russh Mag | US Vogue | Vanity Fair | Nylon Mag | Google)

CURRENT OBSESSION Pom Poms

2011-06-19T10:27:00.012+12:00

They have to be small and highlighter (the good kind) or at least bright and contrasty...
And if they are teamed with mini bells they are even better!

Get them here - ASOS | Sass & Bide | SiamCollectibleEtsy | TribalMadeEtsy

(Update: Pretty excited that this was reblogged on 'theyallhateus.com'
clearly I am not the only one with a pom pom addiction!!)

FLOWERS IN YOUR HAIR

2011-06-18T21:56:00.004+12:00

There's only a few left - I think you should get one - here... XX

(Illustrations by little navajo)

And just because it's my favourite song...

If you're going to San Francisco,
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.
If you're going to San Francisco,
You're gonna meet some gentle people there.

SHE'S LIKE A RAINBOW

2011-06-17T21:36:00.009+12:00

I came across these Rainbow Gathering portraits while on Behance (admittedly gawking at peoples beautiful portfolios).
They are the spellbinding work of Benoit Paille and they make me want to go and join in! XX

She comes in colors everywhere;
She combs her hair
She's like a rainbow
Coming, colors in the air
everywhere
She comes in colors

GO watch the video here::
it's a crowd pleasing favourite that makes you want to swan around in a kaftan with flowers in your hair.. right?? right!!

LIKE AN EAGLE - COMPETITION WINNER

2011-06-16T17:54:00.035+12:00

My fabulous friend Fiona once ran away with the Gypsies,
so I thought she would know a thing or two about finding the perfect winning match for the Eagle Shirt.
We wrote, we swirled, we pulled - and out came Tobacco and Leather ( I did a bit of research) and discovered an awesome blog.

Abbey has some beautiful illustrations as well! you should have a look at them here.

Thank you all so much for entering!! big curtsy of appreciation.
(If anyone would like a hand painted shirt, be sure to let me know! and we could work something out. XX)

FORTUNE-HUNTER

2011-06-15T22:43:00.011+12:00

(Tubing in Laos, City, Angkor Wat, Being kind to magestic Elephants, Rock hopping, Cambodian fun fair, Tubing in Laos, Angkor Wat, Snorkelling Ko Phi Phi)

I stumbled across these photos while looking for something completely opposite today.... they are from my Thailand-Laos-Vietnam-Cambodia adventure where my Lonely-Planet-toting American friend and I crammed the most amazing adventures into one month. They made me realise I am actually more than excited to get to Bali in August..

And... just a little reminder that you should really click here (if you haven't already) so that you can hopefully win some awesome eagle goodness for your wardrobe on Friday!! XX

MANIFEST DESTINY

2011-06-13T18:51:00.008+12:00

Miss you D.... Next stop LA...XX

There is nothing in the world that I love more than seeing my friends succeed... especially when they are as big of a babe as Danielle. D and I met while studying at Saint Martins in London... We quickly became good friends and she always inspired me with her creative style. The last time we met was in New York, but I will save that story for another time! She is now in LA working as a photographer and stylist extraordinaire.... I am a huge fan. XX
Check out her work here and her blog here

GREATEST HITS

2011-06-12T16:52:00.013+12:00

It was nice to finally have a quiet weekend to fill with coffee catch ups at Queenies, a lovely cafe that serves boiled eggs with soldiers!
(one of THE best things about being a kid, and now obviously available to adults)... and lazy wanders around my local markets,
where I always get sucked in to buying bits and pieces I really don't need..
This weeks surplus treasures included a sweet little green, silver and natural coloured necklace,
Rosary Beads that came in their own little silver case (probably the reason I bought them) and a floral maxi dress.

My boyfriend picked up some awesome records - I am in love with the cover of Nancy Sinatra's greatest hits album - such a seventies dreamer.

Hope you all had amazing weekends. XXX

I've been obsessing over this guys rug stall for a while.

SOMETHING FOR THE LOVERS Eagle Shirt Giveaway

2011-06-11T16:11:00.010+12:00

I made this shirt last week and thought it would be a nice treat for one of my lovely readers...
In two easy steps this hand painted Byzantine Original could be in YOUR letterbox by the end of the week......

1. Simply click the 'follow' button on the right hand column
2. Then follow through bloglovin' here. (If you can only follow through bloglovin' make sure you let me know with a comment below - as Bloglovin' is anonymous. XX)

If you can't do either, leave a comment and I will be sure to put you in the draw.

...Oh and I wouldn't ever forget those already following - you are auto-magically in the running!! - Merci XXX

(The winner will be announced on Friday 17 June - best wishes!!)

ROSIE AND ROSE

2011-06-11T10:20:00.008+12:00

A few snaps of the lovely Rosie and Rose.
Rose is wearing my leopard coat - which is decidedly the only good thing about winter! The last pic is of the accessories I picked up this week - Love the Loa Woven Bracelets I got from Free People..... and the red tribal cuff was a gift from Zara who I worked on a photo shoot with. XX

TIME RUNS AWAY LIKE WILD HORSES

2011-06-10T20:59:00.010+12:00

I want to say a huge thank you to Lizzie and Spelly from Spell & the Gypsy Collective.
These lovely ladies picked me as their guest blogger this month. They are two free spirits from Byron Bay.
They have the most amazing pieces to buy online here.
You should really check out their blog, and my guest post here. XXXX Thank you SO much girls. XXX

SWEET CHILD O' MINE

2011-06-10T20:48:00.007+12:00

Having a bit of fun mucking round with Rosie and her new Karen Walker sunglasses.
She's a beauty. XX

YOUR DARKNESS IS SHINING

2011-06-07T07:32:00.011+12:00

Three day weekends are amazing. This one was particularly stormy, but there was one day that was SO perfect with dreamy skies and the most amazing light ever {think salty, post storm, seaside-haze). It was photography dream light! Since I was on holiday I had to settle for taking photos of random surfers. I also re-thrashed Alexander Ebert's album, Truth; it's a little bit Edward, a little bit Magentic Zeros, but I recommend checking it out if you haven't heard it yet. XXX

ANDDDD - how awesome is my gorgeous friend Rosie's holiday house. It's like a Moroccan escape!! love the orange tiles.... I have been obsessing over that house for a long time - little did I know her Nana owns it. LOVE.

....The magnetic man himself...

BLACKBIRD

2011-06-06T14:17:00.007+12:00

A few faves... I am sipping green tea and making the most of the long {rainy} weekend by sorting out my cluttered computer. XX

MARGHERITA

2011-05-31T12:46:00.009+12:00

Wardrobe Envy. It must be fun to have the back catalogue of Missoni at your disposal.
I change my mind on who's style i dig a lot, but Margherita has been a decade long fave. XX

STAR GAZER

2011-05-29T18:25:00.004+12:00

I am living in this new Kimono I found, the embroidery on the back is the best and it is the perfect draped jacket to chuck on over anything. I'm editing a shoot from the weekend which I will put up in a couple of weeks, when it's published.. check out all the amazing 70's wear in our totally professional 'styling room', complete with my sisters new puppy (think panda, crossed with a soft toy, crossed with a cat and you will have some idea of what it looks like!)
And .... how beautiful are Russian dolls!! - I think some are missing from the line up - these are my mum's so I'm going to have to keep an eye out for some of my own. XX

GOLD DUST WOMAN

2011-05-26T22:47:00.008+12:00

Just so that you get to see the greatness of the after thought from the post below, I feel the need to expand on the whole Kate Moss/Corinne Day thing.
I first fell head over heels in ardent love with this duo when I saw an image in the National Portrait Gallery in London.
I think if you are friends with the model you get so much more out of it,
you actually have some kind of connection to convey through your lens - and that is what captures people's attention.

(I don't make a habit of using other people's material - however you will find the respective sources of these images
when you type 'Corinne Day' into Google search, my natural assumption is that they belong to Corinne Day.... )

WANDERER

2011-05-24T21:20:00.007+12:00

I have never been blessed with plan making skills... anytime I have ever masterminded a life plan, I have ended up thousands of miles from where I thought I'd be. Literally. And I wouldn't have it any other way.... After moving through three high schools, two universities, living in several different cities and shifting my belongings with me every time... I have been spoiled by being able to reinvent one of my favourite things.. interiors... Here are a few recent snaps from my current habitat...

(On a side note, but in relation to picture number two & eight, how unbelievable are young Kate Moss and Corinne Day together?? It's a torn page on my wall and it has me mesmerised. Some kind of magic. XX)

GOING UP THE COUNTRY

2011-05-22T13:32:00.006+12:00

I am incredibly lucky to have free spirited friends that enjoy adventures, silliness and Flower Crowns as much as I do..
We recently had an impromptu Flower Crown party - accompanied by endless playlists of Fleetwood Mac (thank you SAB), Canned Heat and Angus & Julia.

Oh and if anyone hasn't seen the music video - Canned Heat, Going up the Country - you really should look it up now.
It would be the best example of my life if it could be real life... I want the tee pee, (more of) the clothing, and the bus with way too many passengers and hand painted love... XXX

(We're all loving Byzantine Flower Crowns - and I am wearing my new Trelise Cooper leopard coat... feeling very Edie Sedgwick)

BOUTON DE ROSE

2011-05-14T20:09:00.014+12:00

Coming oh so soon...
These little darlings are a tribute to this little darling... XX

(Byzantine Bouton de Rose Shorts, Byzantine Friller Top)

LOTUS FLOWER

2011-05-07T16:42:00.005+12:00

I found this suede dress in an Op shop today and saw potential. Luckily it had domes that were
spaced perfectly and seams that were in the ideal place to cut it off at jacket length...
Ten minutes later - and minus the 3/4 skirt and shoulder pads - I have the perfect alternative
to the black coats and denim jackets that fill my wardrobe. Such a productive day... XX

DOMENICA

2011-05-02T21:43:00.002+12:00

An out take of Bridie from our Sunday shoot...

COWBOYS AND INDIANS

2011-05-01T13:43:00.006+12:00

Slouchy knits, 100% cotton, lilac, scalloped edges, vintage t shirts, sheer florals, frills and basics.
We spent Sunday styling and shooting clothing in a colourful beach side retreat.
Thanks to the lovely Bridie and Rosie for all their help. XX

HALFWAY TO NOWHERE

2011-04-28T21:58:00.006+12:00

New leather shorts from ASOS ~
and a piece of jewelled goodness that will be making an appearance this weekend.

THE CARMINE HEART

2011-04-28T21:34:00.006+12:00

Here's a few more bits and pieces of clothing that I'm shooting this weekend...
I stumbled across the perfect location to photograph my clothing ~
Save some pennies your going to want this. XX

HAPPINESS

2011-04-25T09:34:00.007+12:00

A few of my clothing samples have arrived, and I am beyond excited about them.
One piece that I have in my hot little hands is this light weight shirt...
I'm loving raw hems and easy to wear basics at the moment - so this is a dream!

(One Teaspoon shirt, Navajo tshirt, Navajo shorts, Vintage cashmere jumper)

HELLO MARIEL.

2011-04-22T16:23:00.006+12:00

They're finally mine. XX

I WAS BORN A UNICORN

2011-04-20T20:23:00.008+12:00

Afternoon tea in the moonlight with the lovely Rochelle.
We lit way too many tea lights to counteract the sudden lack of light in the evenings.
She has this perfect rust coloured shirt, and balayage highlights. I think she's pretty awesome. XX

VELVET UNDERGROUND

2011-04-19T21:21:00.009+12:00

Sunday market find - cross stitch / beading - what a treasure. New Lonely hearts purchase which has temporarily curbed my obsession with all things maroon. And my weekend project: denim hand dyed shorts with DIY lacing. XX

THE HEART IS A BEATING DRUM

2011-04-17T14:50:00.006+12:00

Yesterdays farewell lunch for a special person turned into a fun night with my favourite.

Just about to watch the kills play Coachella - sadly it's live streaming, not live.

(swooning over my new One Teaspoon shirt)

PUT YOUR MAKEUP ON, FIX YOUR HAIR ALL PRETTY AND MEET ME TONIGHT IN ATLANTIC CITY

2011-04-10T18:34:00.005+12:00

Rosie getting ready for her ball.. I designed her dress and found the beautiful crochet lace. She's such a babe. XX

NEW SLANG

2011-04-10T09:45:00.003+12:00

I am more into buying camera accessories than shoes right now.. there's some kind of magic to a 50mm lens. The moment I got it I forced my sister to pose for me... which explains the look on her face..

MOLESKINE PART 2

2011-04-07T08:41:00.003+12:00

A few recent scribbles... XX

着物

2011-04-06T09:43:00.007+12:00

Getting into the whole vintage aspect of my wardrobe; I found this antique number recently... it cooooould do with some renovating - I find antique Kimonos have a regimented shape that make it hard to get past the whole 'costume' element.

I think it may be the nostalgia of dressing up in mum's vintage Kimonos - anyway this little number has inspired part of the project I am working on which will be ready soon soon soon. XX

MARKET SUNDAY

2011-04-04T17:40:00.006+12:00

I was quite impressed with my lazy Sunday market discovery... I found a few gems that I

have been searching for lately - an Indian poison ring and an amber multi-faceted number...

But this little gypsy girl was definitely a highlight... XX

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

2011-03-28T21:12:00.004+13:00

If you have never been to the Leigh Sawmill cafe - then I suggest you keep an eye on what

musical delights they have planned and make the journey out there. We spent a lazy

Sunday evening eating tikka marsala pizza, sipping homemade lemonade spiked with

vodka, and listening to the unbelievable Justin Townes Earle. It was one of the most

enjoyable adventures I have had in a long time.

NOVETLY FACTOR

2011-03-19T18:35:00.006+13:00

New camera. TICK.

I can't believe it has taken me so long to do this...

These two shots are straight from the camera (after I impatiently waited for

the battery to fully charge and with only a pirate ship willing to pose for me.)...
Can't wait to see what magic comes out of it. XX

OLD IS GOLD

2011-03-19T18:05:00.005+13:00

I love revisiting shoots. I never delete any photos because later on - and in a different context - these shots can be great.

CHRONICLES OF WHENEVER

2011-03-18T22:20:00.011+13:00

Recent-random-projects. I'm hanging out to get my new camera, just deciding on the final details of how to customise it. I've also moved cities - and have been working on something that will knock you for six. Seriously close to having it ready. XX

Adventure Number Twenty Five

2011-03-14T17:54:00.008+13:00

So exciting to see these shots - Thank you Claire. Thank you Victoria.
It came out very 'tribal nomad' if there is such a thing.. Love it! X

Photography: Claire Mossong
Model: Victoria at Red 11
Styling: little navajo

Daisy Lane

2011-03-06T19:17:00.002+13:00

Here's glimpse of a little project I am working on.. I am finding the most interesting things in my spare time.. and they will be before your eyes very soon!!

I photographed the beautiful Rose from sister long legs in a daisy field down the road from my house today - I was stressing it was going to be mowed by cows, luckily we got in first!!... XX

Rain Rain Go Away

2011-03-04T09:39:00.005+13:00

I had the pleasure of adventuring with Claire (photographer amazement) and Victoria (lovely model of choice) the other day.
It was supposed to be a huge rush because of my Wednesday flight to Sydney - currently postponed due to one exciting new plan which should be revealed in some way/shape/form soon - so we didn't have a mass amount of time... but this little teaser from Claire got me excited! can't wait to see the rest... I had a bit of fun with dots and feathers... and Claire got to snap away whilst being eaten alive by sand mites... make sure you have a look at her work here. I'm a huge fan. X

Eternal Sunshine

2011-03-01T21:08:00.010+13:00

(Dress: navajo. Bra: Elle McPherson)

Photography: little navajo
Model: little sister