Chanel amore

Although I have 4 or so entries I still need to write up, I had to post these beautiful pictures of Lily Allen- as a Chanel ambassador. Lucky, lucky girl! She looks absolutely gorgeous as a modern, leather-clad Audrey Hepburn figure. She really sells it, doesn't she?

Mr Karl Lagerfeld (bless him!) personally hired her for the job, and photographed the shoot himself. The shoot is for a new line of uppity sportswear collection of nylon bags which will retail from $1800. I have to say, not a big fan at all of the bags. I would much prefer a 2.55 bag. Well, it is my dream bag!

Girl of my dreams

Wait... there's more. A couple of weeks ago I had a girly day shopping with my bestie, Anne. We waltzed through the beautiful Strand Arcade, which is definately one of my favourite shopping spots in Sydney. At least window shopping.

But this time I did actually make purchases within the holy stained-glass windowed building! I picked up a copy of the magazine Lula: Girl of My Dreams, Issue 8 with the gorgeous Chanel Iman on the cover, from the Fleur Wood store. I had wanted to grab myself a copy as I kept reading again and again on fashion blogs about how divine the editorial shoots were in the British magazine. No truer words have been spoken. But I'll let the images speak for themselves...








It's a bi-annual magazine which has become a mag cult staple among the fashion flock. "Created for people of the world who love fashion, music, art, & make believe. Lula is gentle, whimsical and ethereal in tone, mixing high fashion to fall in love with and interviews that feel like late night chats with people you wish you knew. Editor: Leith Clark" Its more like a fashion book as its really quite thick. Although it was quite $$ at $25, the quality and beauty of the photo shoots, and the inspiration the pages evoke more than justifies its price. I picked up Issue 8, with the gorgeous Chanel Iman on the cover. The magazine is so beautifully and thoughtfully composed, with each page a mesmarising representation of fantasy and fashion.

A lot of the stores had sales on, but we all know that 40% off $1000 dresses isn't as exciting as you'd hope. Fortunately, Hussy had an awesome sale on. Well, more accurately, an awesome $10 sale bin. Yes, the clothes were literally in a bin. I always feel a teeny bit silly trawling desperately through the sale bin, trying to find a super bargain. But, what the hell!

Anne and I both hit the sale bin jackpot. She picked up a long and pretty orange scarf, which I will have to get a piccy of! I picked up a pair of sandals, exactly in my size! Ok, ok, my shoe collection is pretty massive... but $10 shoes from Hussy? No questions should be asked. They tie up around the ankle, so are a nice divergence from the gladiator sandle, which I think has had more than its day now. Also, they're comfortable as well- but I (and every girl) always say that about a pair of shoes until we spend a day (or hour) in them!

Wearing:

Dress: Blue Merino Wool Dress: Hello There! By Karen Walker

(Bought in Myer on sale from $140 to $60)

Necklace: Silver ball drop necklace: The Accessories Company

(Bought in Myer on sale from $12 to $6)

Leggings: Black glossy leggings

(700Y/$7 from Tokyo)

Shoes: by Hussy ($10!)

Sticks and stones may break my bones, so I prefer rocks.

So I have been going on a bit of a crazy buying frenzy. I think its just the excitement of the holidays, and the fact that I had been working a fair bit and haven't had the chance to actually enjoy what I have earnt.

Only three days after my trip to Paddington, I bought something else- a chunky metal-plated necklace (on sale for $40, from $50), which I absolutely adore. It's from Sydney designer Trina Hoy's label Enth and is part of her 2009 "Rock Opera" collection- "The Rock Opera collection combines metal-plated geometric glass shapes with tumbling textures of chain, playing with light and form to create depth within an entirely metallic palette"

I was talking to the owner of the boutique where I bought the necklace from, and she told me its Hoy's personal favourite piece from the collection and she wears it herself everyday! Personally, I love how the necklace balances the edginess of the jagged cuts of the rocks with simple chain interlockings. I was really drawn to the unique design of layered chains and the reflective look of the silver steel-coloured coating. I think it is quite a versatile piece, as it can be worn in the daytime with a simple LBD, or at night time for glamorous rock look.

Can't wait to wear it!