Monday, 22 February 2016

Wanting: Spring Court

Firstly... sorry for my complete lack of activity recently. Being overseas really puts your priorities in order and internet was not high on the list, but things are getting back to normal.

In the mean time, about four years ago I was wandering around in Potts Point, Sydney (most likely with some stunned yet unattractive look of amazement on my face) when I happened upon the Spring Court store.
Spring Court G2 sneaker

Understated, elegant and very French I think they're the ultimate sneaker and are now being stocked in New Zealand. Dilemma of the week: university textbooks or new shoes?

Lou

Saturday, 9 January 2016

Wanting: Frankie Magazine 2016 Diary


Every January comes the time when I make a decision that has the potential to decide the fate of the year to come. Buying a diary.

From experience over the years, I've found I'm far more organised when I have one place that I can write everything down. phone calendars and planners just don't do it for me, so I dairy has become a pretty crucial, especially since starting uni.

Now of course not just any old dairy will do.

Sunday, 3 January 2016

Wanting: Kitchen Inspiration

Flatting is a rite of passage in the lives of most people. It may come during university, the first job out of high school, or moving in with a partner. Yet, all flatmates are faced with the daunting task of laying their kitchen skills bare, for complete and utter judgement.

A Modern Way to Cook by Anna Jones

Friday, 18 December 2015

Christmas Fairy Lou to the Rescue

Some may argue that Christmas is merely a highly commercialised festivity that has lost sight of it's real meaning. Which is probably somewhat true, but deep down, we're all totally okay with that. So as we approach the final week before the holiday celebration of the year, here are a few last minute gift ideas to suit all the loved ones in your life. Even the trendyauntywhohasabsolutelyeverything.


For the Foodie:
This stuff is the shizz. Created in Central Wellington, the F&F team have really managed to create a unique product in the mass of artisan nut butters. Spread over a freshly toasted wholegrain bagel for a

Friday, 11 December 2015

Summer Fashion Show in the Heart of Rotorua

Over the weekend Rotorua prepared for its premiere fashion event: The Heart of the City Fashion Show. The event was organised by Kharl Wirepa, who I interviewed a while back, and what a bloody good show it was. I've never personally felt a huge fashion and design presence in Rotorua, but after Saturday's showcase of our talented designers, I now feel proud to call my hometown a destination for all things fashion.


The show was a mix of high street and high end, with designers such as Adrienne Whitewood, below, bridging the two styles (her shop Ahu can be found on Eruera Street).










Another designer focusing on her Maori roots was local, Mereana Ngatai. Her interesting silhouettes

Wearing: Stripes and Neon

Saturday night saw a new fashion event for Rotorua, and it was seemingly fitting to dress up to mark the occasion.


Wearing: Shakuhachi skirt, Mahina top, Karen Walker clutch and Pulp Noir heels.

Blog post on the event itself to come!

Lou x