A Conversation with: Jimmy Choo

Last week when I was in Auckland for the Viva Session fashion show, I was walking down Ponsonby Road and literally ran straight into the shoe designing legend himself. He was gracious enough to stop for a quick chat and a photo, leaving me for the rest of the day in a starstruck haze.

Talking shoes with Jimmy Choo

Well maybe Jimmy and I didn't have a conversation so much as a brief exchange of pleasantries, even so it was still a fashion dream come true!

Lou x

PS. One thing I love about New Zealand was that there was absolutely no one around. If this had been anywhere else there probably would have been crowds of adoring fans and papparazzi parading up and down the street. I definitely felt appreciative of our laid back kiwi culture.

Behind the Scenes at Viva Sessions: On The Pulse

Last week Viva Magazine held its annual Viva Sessions at the charismatic venue of the Quay project at Britomart. The room itself was very industrial; however, this contrasted vibrantly with the décor of plants, fairy lights and crystal chandeliers. Thursday's event was the On The Pulse Fashion Show, styled by Viva's fashion editor Dan Ahwa.

The Quay Project's stunning interior; Image: Louise Woolhouse

I was extremely lucky to assist Dan on the day,

Wanting: Olivia Kane Jewelry

This year I've gotten into wearing jewelry a lot more (I guess a school uniform that was strictly enforced for seven years was pretty restrictive). The stuff I wear everyday is largely silver and dainty, which I love, but sometimes its nice to shake things up a little bit and add a statement piece.

The Rose Quartz Double Ring Photo: Olivia Kane

Sofa Styling with Citta Design

Interior design is something I've always loved as its just another element of expressing your personal style. Although different from fashion in that you can't change it everyday, I really appreciate good quality design and in general, just beautiful things

Wearing: Sunday Comfort

It's funny that a few decades ago, the Sabbath was the day reserved for donning your 'Sunday Best' clothes and respectably going off to confess to whatever you'd done wrong that week. Fast forward to