the photo phobic

I am currently obsessed with Rodarte's video campaign showcasing their Spring 2011 collection. The short film, 'The Curve of Forgotten Things', is a collaboration between the Mulleavy sisters and Todd Cole, starring muse Elle Fanning.  I adore the distinct 70's vibe, and mesmerising soundtrack by Deerhunter, not to mention the gorgeous outfits and styling which change magically as Elle drifts from room to...

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Look what I found on my doorstep today... Jeffrey Campbell black glitter Litas (or glitas for short)! I'd given up all hope on owning a pair as they'd been in such high demand, and out of stock for so long, but a couple of weeks ago I was luckily enough to nab a pair my size in the few hours before they sold...

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After only 8 short weeks, Skins series 5 has come to a close. At the beginning of the series I must admit I was very sceptical about the new set of characters. I couldn't quite pinpoint what wasn't right, but there was definately something lacking. Although I love Franky, I think the first episode should've been more of an 'everyone' style to better...

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After being incredibly intrigued by the trailer, and the stellar young British cast I have been eagerly awaiting the release of 'Never Let Me Go' for quite some time, but due to all the cinemas in Christchurch being closed this wait was made a little longer. I finally got the opportunity to see it today, and it's safe to say it's a film...

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Last weekend Jess and I decided to escape 'Quakeschurch' for a few days and headed down to Queenstown. We had a fantastic time on our roadtrip so I decided to make a video documenting some of our antics. Enjoy x ...

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topshop olive clogs in blue Finally! The platform clogs I ordered from Topshop weeks ago arrived (they are a pre-shoe-buying-suspension purchase). Although they took so long to get here, they are well worth the wait so I thought they deserved to be blogged about. I love how 70's they are, and as soon as I put them on I found myself singing ABBA,...

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from left to right: essie peach daiquiri + opi no room for the blue + opi fiercely fiona + essie haute as hello + opi you're a pisa work  I'm such an indecisive person, a prime example being the fact I often struggle to choose which nail polish colour to use. This indecision and the current issue of Vogue inspired me to throw...

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i thought they couldn't get any cooler...then i saw the packaging star earbuds metallic jumble cover in black + dreamy logo cover  in talc If Marc Jacobs was a drug, Shopbop would be my dealer. Shopbop always have such a fantastic array of Marc by Marc Jacobs collections, and with free international shipping, they are only fuelling my addiction. I've been lusting over...

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I've always been a tad obsessed with collars, even more so since Miu Miu's Spring 2010 collection, and few weeks ago I found this beauty on Topshop.  I love the cute peterpan style paired with the intricate beading, and it really is the perfect accessory of the moment. A welcome alternative to a necklace, this collar can be worn with anything from a...

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the iconic christchurch cathedral in the centre of town, before + after fallen facades + now condemned shops in the cbd road outside the fashion school in the cbd where i finished in november the 'explosion' in the kitchen at home a mountain of magazines from the fallen bookcase + toppled computer + heater ripped clean off the wall at home Sorry I...

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