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Monday, 13 May 2013

black and gold

Wearing - Top: Kookai, Skirt: Serpent & The Swan, Sunglasses: Unity Eyewear, Necklace: Lovisa, Bracelet, Luv AJ, Heels: Jessica Simpson (available at Novo Shoes in October)

Photos By: Josh Groom

First regular posting fail for 2013! I've now come to realise the combination of starting a weekend job at the same time as Fashion Week was not the best timing!

In this busy time of absent blogging I still maintained my regular inspirational gazing through pinterest and instagram and one that caught my eye that the beauty world is again taking inspiration from was the 1950's. Be it strong brows, or contemporary coifs I have enjoyed playing around with my own modern take on the classic and feminine looks that are popping up on the runways around the world. And in this case I accessorised with these killer cat eye shades, these were the perfect statement piece against a somewhat understated outfit. Ok, its not that understated but that's the best word I could come up with that relates to an all black outfit!

I was instantly drawn to each of these pieces for their feminine and playful use of sheer vs solid fabrics. Almost like the mullet, business up top, party at the bottom! Wow, did I really just write that? Anyways wearing hints of sheer for me, was a refreshing approach and a big trend that I will be rocking til next season especially after seeing these glorious pieces at the Serpent and The Swan show at Fashion Week.

So I know I said my glasses were a statement piece, they definitely are but I feel like my eyes are going crossed eyes when I look back at these shots as both the glasses and the shoes are like heeey let me be the stand-out! These are the first pair of Jessica Simpson heels I've worn and I am over the moon with the latest range. So many colours, prints and plenty of interesting takes on the staple pump or wedge shape. In this case these geometrical wooden wedges with a black mirror like structure under the arch really are quite distinct and unlike any wedge I've seen recently, so props to you Jess...

Take your pick, I can't decide which statement is the loudest today! Is there a rule for how many?

Gemma

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Sunday, 19 August 2012

that thing

Wearing- Top: Carven, Pants: Lauren Damelian, Clutch & Heels: Aldo, Necklace and cuff:
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Shot by: Josh Groom

It was inevitable for me to shoot another peplum top, I like to think these were especially designed for what I like to call 'curves or curvy impaired' Previous post of peplumness here.

I tend to mix looks by teaming contrasting styles together. So my top is very lady like and demure, whereas my pants are like whoaaa, daring, sheer legs! I love pairing opposing combos together to give your outfit that needed 'thing' or to amp up the edge factor. Items to guarantee edge? Power shoulder blazers, clashing prints, biker boots, a strong featured texture/embellishment or pretty much anything in black leather!

Finishing off the look with a rose gold collar and PVC windowed pumps I'm good to go! It was very windy when we shot this so I could've easily worn black stockings underneath to tone it down a notch, yet enough to still retain that edge factor.

My Give Away ends tomorrow! Shy entries (the majority) are most welcome via email! :)

xx

Gemma

Monday, 12 March 2012

light as a feather

Wearing- Blazer: Sportsgirl, Crop Top Urban Outfitters, Pants: Zara, Hat: H&M, Wedges: Aldo, Chain: Urban Outfitters, Gold Bangles: Hand me down from my Nanny
Shot by Josh Groom

I was so excited to finally shoot these pants! It was boiling hot that day and these pants are so light it feels like I'm wearing nothing at all (nothin' at all!) You can't tell in the photos but the blazer has a sheer back as well - so in theory an all black pant and blazer combo should be better suited to Autumn or Winter but the sheer, light layers proved me wrong. I was a bit iffy after buying this yellow mustard crop top as I thought I might not be able to pull it off without wearing it as an under-layer but it works nicely with the pants. Hopefully I can match it with some other pieces in my wardrobe as I loooove the colour.

These pants will see me through these warmer Autumn days and nights to come, can't get enough of them.

xx

Gemma