ODE TO AUTUMN

ODE TO AUTUMN

As the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness take residence, above the equator the other close bosom-friend of the sun is settling in making it perfect weather for this Spring collection by Russian designer Ulyana Sergeenko. With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run, I could see myself having...
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” This short of submerged glasses and decanters from fine crystalware makers Lobmeyr, Baccarat and Saint Louis by Parisian art director William Sniegreminded reminded me about this amazing Baccarat Insomnight Ring I bought whilst traveling through Eze Village....
TOM FORD THE CREATOR

TOM FORD THE CREATOR

The architect of style, Tom Ford has undeniably changed the fashion landscape.  Driven by a true knowing, he has a unique ability to look back to project forward to deliver an expression through fashion that is a perfect indicator of a contemporary pulse. His muses are unique individuals that have...
HOW DO YOU TELL A GIRL BY HER NAIL COLOUR?

HOW DO YOU TELL A GIRL BY HER NAIL COLOUR?

What does the colour of our nail polish really say about us or is the diction just fiction? Wouldn’t be caught dead without your red or do you go cold without a lick of gold? Is baby pink more your drink? We know your type, that well well-groomed glamazon who’s...
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WHAT UP WITCHU?

WHAT UP WITCHU?

  When it comes to style, we love people who push boundaries. Most of you know, I have been collaborating with the amazing team at Urban Walkabout on their Style Seekers magazine. Check out my article on the very non traditional style queen, Miss Chu who isn’t chicken when it comes to re-inventing food style....
INTERVIEW WITH A STYLE DICTATOR

INTERVIEW WITH A STYLE DICTATOR

Sometimes you find a person who embodies true style. Smart, beautiful and a wit that won’t quit, Nicole Johnson is that Style Dictator. Her crazy autism for Danish Design (something we can relate to) has seen her traveling the globe in search for the design holy grail. Nicole has recently relocated from Melbourne to Brisbane...
A STYLE SEEKER WORTH TALKING ABOUT

A STYLE SEEKER WORTH TALKING ABOUT

Apologies for the post hiatus, I have recently been collaborating with the amazing team at Urban Walkabout on their Style Seekers magazine. I was lucky enough to interview the beautiful jewelery designer Cinnamon Lee. Driven by the idea of “making things harder to see at first glance”, her approach to design deconstructs convention to create...
LUDI LOVE THE YOUTHFUL DICTATOR

LUDI LOVE THE YOUTHFUL DICTATOR

In Chinese culture red corresponds with fire and symbolizes good fortune. Hotter than Kim Jong-un our youngest style dictator Ludivine has added a new favourite polish to her collection. Her style essentials? Kay Bojesen Monkey by Rosendahl Fritz Hansen 3177 Children’s Series 7 Chair A Roll in the Hague by OPI (of course) A true design...
EVERY MONDAY IS A CHANCE FOR NEW ORDER

EVERY MONDAY IS A CHANCE FOR NEW ORDER

I see a ship in the harbor I can and shall obey But if it wasn’t for your misfortunes I’d be a heavenly person today Don’t be blue this Monday, take a chance and create new order. COVER IMAGE
HUMAN FUNDAMENTALISM BY ILLAMASQUA

HUMAN FUNDAMENTALISM BY ILLAMASQUA

“Human Fundamentalism is an explosion of your alter ego. It’s becoming who you are and not who you’re told to be. Because beauty isn’t conformity, but the funamental human desire to express your inner self on the outside”. “Rise above the mainstream limitations and exist in a world where individuality is received with celebration not...
INTERVIEW WITH A STYLE DICTATOR

INTERVIEW WITH A STYLE DICTATOR

The architect of style, Mia Feasy is the owner and founder of Siren Design Group. Never seen without her signature necklace, she’s spicy with just the right amount of heat. We asked the Design Dictator about her enamel and style secrets. What’s your enamel (ad)diction? CND Shellac, Tropix What’s your style diction? Classic with an edge...
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO

IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO

If anyone knows colour it’s PANTONE if anyone get’s beauty it’s Sephora so it makes sense that they’ve collaborated to create a make-up collection entirely around  PANTONE’s 2012 Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango. The collection will features the bright reddish-orange hue in various forms, such as luminous eyeliner, creamy lipsticks, nail polish, blush, lip-gloss,...
WHAT COLOUR ARE YOU?

WHAT COLOUR ARE YOU?

What does the colour of our nail polish really say about us or is the diction just fiction? Wouldn’t be caught dead without your red or do you go cold without a lick of gold? Is baby pink more your drink? We know your type, that well well-groomed glamazon who’s not afraid to step up...
PARDON MY FRENCH

PARDON MY FRENCH

Whenever I hear the phrase “pardon my French”, I immediately think of Ferris Buelers Day Off. The infamous Style Dictator,  Garance Dore, is a pure delight and couldn’t be further from a**hole. Life moves pretty fast, so if you haven’t seen her fashion diary videos yet, stop, look around, then watch these right now. Ok,...