June 22nd, 2010
a few pics from a higher learning, sydney. it was great to hear from designers ben pollitt [friedrich gray] and luke sales [romance was born]. glynis traill-nash was a fabulous facilitator as well. i found it incredibly beneficial and i’m determined to work my arse off to get to where i want to be. doing what you ask? well, you’ll just have to wait and see.
for the full rundown, and because i’m super busy [translate = lazy], go and check out lorena’s wrap ups on Australian INfront. day one is now online.
xx
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June 13th, 2010
i was lucky to be contacted by lana who looks after sportsgirl online to create an entry for their scrapbook. [it's fab that sportsgirl are building up their online presence btw!] anyway, the scrapbook is all about bloggers, friends and team members showing their inspiration, their favourite things, mementos etc. so after thinking long and hard about it, i compiled [with the help of peter's photoshopping skills] to put these pics together.
i’m sure ya’ll know about the inspirations i get from my mum, but i just LOVE the old pics. the top pic of the car is from her time on christmas island, which is where she met my dad. the jackie’s bowl image is from singapore, taken around 1967 [so dad has worked out]. i loved seeing the pic of me [taken in melbourne] next to mum, how similar do we look?! i thought my alexander wang sunnies completed the set nicely.
these are my inspirations – my mum and my heritage, travel, colour, accessories and life.
you can view my entry and more here.
xx
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June 7th, 2010
i never thought i’d get a jacket this colour, but i totally love it. the colour is just so different from what i’d normally wear. i require long black leather gloves though. stat.
i also just made a vow to wear more clothes that i’ve made. i don’t know why i don’t. a mad woman i am. anyways, i didn’t make this tshirt [bonds did] but i did embellish it by sewing hand printed on silk pictures of my mum when she was young. i like it. what do you think?
outfit: editor in chic coat from modcloth, sportsgirl cardigan, purple gloves from ebay, dear mary tshirt by me.
xx
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June 5th, 2010
newbies from topshop. eep. they’re comfy but SO high. it’s the curved bit under the toes that kills me.
worn with glamourwrap and vintage necklace from the glamourai, sportsgirl cardigan, zara shorts, valley girl tights and scarf.
happy saturday everyone!
xx
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June 3rd, 2010
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June 1st, 2010
some of you may know i’m culling my wardrobe. so before i go to ebay [which i'm trying to avoid!] here are pics of items for sale.
if you are interested in an item, please email me selena.battersby@gmail.com with the item number so i know what you’re talking about!
local pick up in adelaide is ok. postage available australia and overseas. no returns, item as is described, if you have questions on sizes or measurements, i will do my best to provide them for you!
1. staple dress large $40
2. cue cross over shoulder pad top size 10 $30
3. cos navy blue top size 10-12 $30
4. sequin vest $15 SOLD
5. rodarte for target dress Large $60 SOLD
6. h&m garden collection jacket new with tags size 12 $90
7. louise armstrup for asos jacket s12 $50
8. vintage pleated top $30
9. incredible oscar de la renta sequin top $180
10. striped urban outfitters dress new with tags size 10 $15 SOLD
11. zara semi sheer top with massive shoulders size 12 $40
12. cue tulle covered navy cue dress size 12 $40 SOLD
13. valleygirl work dress size 12 $10
14. cue top with zip size 10 $30
15. vintage printed shirt $15
16. vintage gold top $15
17. maxi dress $40 SOLD
18. pink wrap top $15 SOLD
20. alexander wang high waisted pants, tagged 10 would fit up to 12 $15
21. jeans west double breasted denim jacket s12 $10
22. vintage mustard jacket s10-14 $15
23. target fusion jacket size 12 $10
24. witchery caplet open size $15 SOLD
25. top $10
26. bcbg max azria generation dress XL new with tags $40
28. top with frills from asos $5
30. work dress $5 SOLD
31. cue black dress, quality material, ex condition size 12 $40
32. red trench size 10-12 $15
33. myer miss shop jacket size 12 $15 SOLD
34. pinko top from asos $15 SOLD
36. siren heels size 7 $30
37. nine west heels size 8 $30 SOLD
38. sachi heels, worn once size 7 $40
39. zu heels, worn once, size 8 $30
40. miss sixty heels, excellent condition size 38 $30
41. cage wedges brand new size 9 $40 SOLD
42. blue and brown bag $5
43/44 SOLD/45. all $12
46. mollini size 39 $20 SOLD
47. nude wedges, never worn size 8, $30
48. sportsgirl heels size 7 good condition $20
49. nine west peep toe heels size 8 $40
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June 1st, 2010
images from danni jo. check out the online shop. LOVES.
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May 31st, 2010
i was a bit lucky to be contacted by sarah from beginning boutique and offered a voucher to use in their online store and then blog about it. as you can see, i don’t have any advertising on my site, but when nice people contact me with a proposal that ends in me increasing my wardrobe, it’s hard to say no! the reasons 1. i like finding new online boutiques. 2. it doesn’t take much for me to spend money 3. i had been looking for a new blazer 4. what am i supposed to do when i find a jacket that reminds me of tron?
and this is how i came to own my new bec & bridge shoot out blazer. now i do majority of my shopping online, so of course i compare prices. and you know what, they had cheaper prices than others that i found. i also signed up as a member and got further discount in addition to my voucher as well. i ordered the blazer on thursday, and it arrived on friday! super quick. if you have any questions about the items they stock, they provide great feedback and help before you purchase as well. i don’t think there’s much more that you’d want in an online purchase.
beginning boutique stocks great aussie designers such as gary bigeni, dhini, sara phillips and others that recently showed at rafw. keep an eye on the online shop because they’ll be stocking 2010/11 spring/summer collections from miss unkon, love is treason and mouille.
xx
PS – they have a great twitter presence too, you can follow them here.
outift: bec & bridge shoot out blazer from beginning boutique, vintage necklace from the glamourai, witchery lace tshirt.
Tags: bec & bridge, beginning boutique, blazer
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May 30th, 2010
as some of you may know, i’m currently studying a certificate of fashion design at Tafe SA here in Adelaide. We’re on to our second skirt at the moment, an a-line skirt with a yoke and kick pleat. in calico. exciting right? yes yes, i know we have to start at the basics, which is fine, but it just means that i am forever aching to get into extra-curricular sewing that 1. doesn’t involve calico 2. designs that i want to wear and fit me! [damn standard size 10 sewing].
i’m a huge fan of draping, and this is my first experiment. remember that drape book i bought all those months ago? well i took it out and attempted to read the patterns. not an easy feat as you can see. also it’s japanese so there’s essentially no english. anyway! i’m pretty pleased with the result. i used this silver covered stretch jersey which probably didn’t have enough draping ability as i would have preferred, but whatevs. new top for me! [oh yeah i started it as a dress and then decided on a top. i'm a designer, i can make these decisions right?].
and you really can’t see much of it in these pics either but i assure you it’s cool. ahaha.
xx
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