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i was lucky to be given this ring by solly who runs sterling shadows, and i haven’t taken it off since i got it. do go and check out the online store where you’ll find gorgeous and reasonably priced statement sterling silver pieces. follow him on twitter too!

as a special offer to all my readers, head to the sterling shadows store and mention ‘dear selena‘ when placing your order and you’ll receive 15% off! amazing amazing!!

worn with my beyond the valley kimono top and gorgeous sun!

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what i have been doing is fun things like working with the 2010 Adelaide Fashion Festival team, doing cool things with the Adelaide Fashion Collective, applying for a job, designing a new collection that i’m planning on releasing next year, AND exciting collaborations with some talented people. ISN”T THAT ALL EXCITING?

AND i got a new beautiful skirt from acne. life is pretty damn good really. i can’t really complain all that much.

on the weekend we had a fun photoshoot with the AFC contributors. aren’t they all gorgeous! here are some behind the scenes shots taken by the talented lauren. check the AFC site soon to see the final pics, with a very special announcement!

and here’s one of my fave pics that angela took from the official shoot. we’re not putting it on the website, so i thought i’d put it up here. the three founders of the Adelaide Fashion Collective, adam, peter & i. loves.

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it was typical sportsgirl style, with influences from the military, to the 60s, lace, floral, metallics and all teamed with modern embellishments. and the shoes! the shoes were the best! my faves had to be the black wedges with the cut outs. the spring/summer sportsgirl collections will drop into stores over the next few months.

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you can view more of the collection on the official facebook page.

so a few weeks ago, i was approached by In Daily to do an interview about the Adelaide Fashion Collective. i’ve never been filmed before, especially talking about this new Collective thing i’m so heavily involved with and passionate about.  i’m a shy girl, which i’m sure you wouldn’t believe, but it’s true! i know you’re thinking, shy huh? you’ve got a fashion blog? with self portrait images? yeah come on. well i am! talking about this stuff is hard!

instead of being interviewed in front of a blank backdrop i had the idea of a photoshoot, so readers/watchers could see some talented adelaide people doing what they do best. we organised the shoot in two days and i’m pretty amazed with the results.

the clothing is a mix of mine and chanelle’s, and it’s really all sorts. there’s limedrop, modcloth, marc jacobs, sportsgirl and heaps of vintage!

i was inspired by cocorosie, androgyny and simple love. and of course the title comes from one of my favourite duos she & him! i wanted two female models, with one portraying the man, i wanted to show a simple romance, nothing too sexual, just enough to catch your eye. 

Hope you like the results!

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Photography: Nichol Brooklyn
Styling: Selena Battersby and Chanelle Leslie
Hair and make-up: Hanna Nason
Models: Chloe Sargeant (Pride Models) and Erin Habermann

anyway, a new place has opened up in adelaide, fittingly called ‘Au Haus‘. you’ll find it upstairs above distill. who doesn’t like a bar with a bed in it? and grass on the dance floor? and old school mario on the nintendo? all pretty awesome. funnily enough, i totally have one of those coca cola radios in my house too.

we ventured there last friday night after a fashion event, i’m essentially a walking ad for veronika maine and cue.

outfit: veronika maine dress [this is the one that i call my 'closest i'll ever get to peter pilotto' dress], sportsgirl cardigan, cue jacket, various jewels, fendi heels.

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[photos by the lovely nichol brooklyn]

as alicia said to me the other day ‘YOU AND YOUR BLAZERS!’ well, yes. me and my blazers. i love them. alot. so i thought i’d share them with you [and some that aren't quite blazers, but you don't mind right?].

and also – this is essentially what i’m wearing to work these days [except for the escada], perfect for work!

and here’s the details, plus linky links!

1. cue
2. bec & bridge [beginning boutique]
3. cue
4. river island
5. bardot
6. zara
7.  dion lee
8. vintage escada [claire inc]
9. karla spetic

all worn with acne wham patch top from the new guard, various jewels and slippers [that you can't see!].

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outfit: cue blazer, acne tshirt, cue necklace, sportsgirl pants, wittner wedges.

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ps – how overgrown is my backyard?!