FLASH CHILD

Hair Envy

2012-06-01T04:18:00.002-07:00

Recently, I've found myself lusting over long hair. Delta Goodrem is, at least, partly to blame for this as I am forced to sit in from of the telly, pretending to watch The Voice but really just becoming green with envy over Delt's luscious locks. There's just something about lengthy boho hair that screams uninhabited, untamed beauty. Now I'm day-dreaming of posessing this kind of 'do by the time Spring rolls around and practically drowning the folicles on my head in any treatment that promises me healthy, hapy hair that will grow, and grow, and grow. At this point I may even start singing to encourage a lil' growth.. or does that only work with plants?

Craving more? Check out my latest post on Street Scholars if you haven't had your fill of hair-tastic discussions and photo's.

Maddy xx

Backstage with Manning Cartell

2012-04-30T05:08:00.001-07:00

Day One at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has without a doubt blown my mind. After working more than 12 hours today behind the scenes at the Romance Was Born and Manning Cartell shows, I've fallen into a heap on my loungeroom floor, physically unable to hold my head up any longer as it explodes with inspiration and excitement. In between unpacking dresses and unzipping models this afternoon at the Scotts Church in Darlinghurst, I managed to snatch a few shots of Manning Cartell's most inspired collection yet.

Once the epic task of getting hair and make-up done for thirty models was completed, it was amazing to see the transformation these girls underwent. Their hair became angelic twists and coils with the lightest sprinkling of candy floss colours throughout, with fresh, dewy, nude faces underneath. A floral bustier thrown in for good measure, and the girls were transformed into pixies or something out of a storybook I might've read when I was little.

More than anything though, I have gone absolutely loco for the jewel in this show. Thick, demanding cuffs of silver and gold and crystal rings that looked as if an entire galaxy was sitting on the girls' fingers. I am lost for words when I try to describe how much I ~~want~~ need the Manning Cartell jewel pieces for next season.

If this is what Fashion Weekhas to offer on the very first day, I cannot wait to see what is next. I only hope my poor little mind will be able to contain my excitement. Or else I might just spontaneously self-combust in the rows of the next show..

Maddy xx

Bird On The Buffalo

2012-04-25T05:56:00.001-07:00

If I wasn't already completely, utterly in love with him (and his music), Angus Stone's latest solo single and the music vid that goes along with it would be enough to send me into overdrive.

The equation is simple; acoustic tunes + bohemian muse = some serioius youtube action.

Isabel Lucas- who appears to have boho chic down to a fine art- lends her talents to her bearded boyf in the clip wearing dresses designed by none other than Karl Lagerfield for Chanel's Cruise Antibes 2012 collection.

I am beyond obsessed with the white lace and tule creation which is worn while Isabel roams about the North American desert accompanied, of course, by one of Miss Lucas' signature jewelled headpieces. It's practically picture-esque and absolutely awe-inspiring.

Basically, the clip only further cements that these two little hippies are officially my new favourite celebrity couple. I'm not sure who I have a crush on more!

In case you haven't caught a glimpse of Bird on the Buffalo yet, get your fix here;

Maddy xx

Mardi Pardi.

2012-03-04T16:20:00.001-08:00

WHAT a weekend. Sequin leotards, faaaaar too many cocktails and a sprained ankle from 9 inch satin wedges can only mean one thing; Mardi Gras. My inner Kylie was unleashed as my friends and I strutted our stuff for the Oz Fag Hag float (girls who loves boys who love boys- that's us!). Flash forward to Monday afternoon and I'm STILL shaking the glitter out of my hair, limping around on a bandaged foot and wondering how the hell I walked from Hyde Park aaaall the way to Horden Pavillion and back to Oxford Street for a post parade dance off. Meanwhile, the mysterious case of how my ankle has come to be sprained is still at large. I've narrowed it down to a few specific, extremely clumsy, extremely hilarious moments. Number One; failing to acknowledge an approaching medium strip as I was preoccupied with blowing bubbles out of giant bubble wand. Number Two; climbing a tree in Hyde Park while wearing the aforementioned ridiculously elevated satin wedges. Number Three; tearing up the dance floor à la Kevin Bacon in the original Footloose. Maybe I'll pack a pair of flats next year.. Just in case..

Knit Switch

2012-01-20T01:36:00.000-08:00

Ahhh, the poncho. No longer merely reserved for Mexican themed costume parties! After having a lil' sneak peak at what next winter has to offer at an a/w12 season preview last night, I'm seriously gaga for the Navajo inspired knits-à la the poncho! Naturally, I got a teeny bit too excited and spent practically half a week's pay on wintery garments before remembering that it is only January and I've still got quite a few warm weeks ahead of me. From the creative mind of Sportsgirl stylist, Monica Morales, and some help from a cute bronze belt and a heavy-duty paper clip- I give you the poncho skirt. Go on ladies, bask in it's glory.

Poncho & printed tee- Sportsgirl

Envelope clutch- Mimco

Ring- YSL

Gold & Rose, the colour of the dream I had.

2011-12-03T21:46:00.001-08:00

Did I slip into a coma for six months and wake up in June? All this rain has me thinking it's winter and it's slowly driving me insane! Thankfully yesterday, the sun decided to come out and play- meaning I could ditch the jacket and tights for once and have some fun with my outfit. Rose gold accessories have become my current obsession as of late and right now, I just cannot get enough of the metal belt from Sportsgirl- it's definitely stopped me lusting after the one I spotted in Sass & Bide a few months ago. Then again, you can never have too many metallic belts..

Blue luxe maxi, metal belt & statement neckplate- Sportsgirl
Wooden wedges- Roc
Rose gold bangle- vintage

These ain't no lace-ups!

2011-11-20T01:28:00.001-08:00

Remember Roc? I'm almost certain we've all owned at least one pair of them at some point. In my case they were the sensible, sturdy leather school shoes my mum bought me at the start of every school year up until I was seventeen. Yesterday I purchased my most recent pair of shoes by the label- and baby, they ain't no lace-ups! Tan leather and wooden peeptoe wedges- with gold studs, oh yes! I'm also digging the strong influence by the wooden wedge done by Céline a few years back. A little bit in love, really. As I've been parading around my house in these little gems all morning, I'm practically bursting with anticipation at the thought of adding them to the perfect outfit. Hmmm what to wear... what to wear...

images: teenvogue, snobfashionsource, rocbootsaustralia

The Dress.

2011-11-12T23:10:00.001-08:00

The best thing about summer? Sundresses, ladies, sundresses! This amazing vintage find has been hiding at the back of my wardrobe for about three years now, and just recently I've fallen in love with it all over again. Today, the sun was absolutely beaming and I was feeling unusually happy with my hair (I call it the Bingle) so it seemed the perfect day for a bit of a shoot. I paired the dress with these green heeled moccasin's from Sportsgirl for extra punch. Nothing beats that feeling when every second person is eye-ing off your killer outfit- I actually had a woman offer me $200.00 for this dress the other day. Flattering? Absolutely. Crazy? Lil' bit! ..But this bad boy definitely isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Moroccan Roll.

2011-10-07T17:47:00.000-07:00

Straight up, I apologise for the title of this post- what can I say? I'm a sucker for a shameless pun.. Despite the horrendous weather outside, I just cannot get summer off my mind. Maybe it's because there is only two weeks left before uni break starts? Or because I've been roaming the online shopping world all morning for the perfect swimsuit? Either way, bring on the summer months, baby! Brewing pitchers of turkish rose iced-tea and frolicking around in swimmers all day is what I do best. I'm going mad for moroccan inspired pieces lately. I'm seeing hand and hair chains, rich colours and fabrics popping up all over the shop! Pamela Love's s/s 2012 collection is definitely a go-er.

(By the way, I've developed a minor obsession with Bat for Lashes and her undeniable knack for feathers and face-paint, hence why she's in practically all of these pics!)

images: oraclefox, lemignonette, porhomme

Owl of Eden.

2011-10-02T21:05:00.000-07:00

As I've mentioned a few hundred times before, I'm an absolute sucker for cool, quirky designer pieces that won't have you on a diet of two minute noodles to afford them. Enter; Owl Of Eden- creating high end costume jewellry that will make your heart (and your wallet) very happy! Choc-a-block with colour and semi-precious stones, each piece is hand-made, bursting with morrocan inspired boho glamour. Yeah, I'm a little bit in love.

images: owlofeden.com.au, fashionising.com

VIVE LE FRANCE.

2011-09-26T19:49:00.000-07:00

The girls at Wildfox Couture capture effortless style like no other. It's almost impossible not to have a soft spot for their cheeky designs. Not to mention, creating some of the most amazing shoots known to man! Vive Le France is the spirited Spring 2011 collection, exploding with absolute decadence- think Kirsten Dunst in the movie, Marie Antoinette.. but with custom tee's and a whole lot more sass. Who'd have thought I would actually be coveting the pink rinse made famous by nana's everywhere.. I am seriously considering dying my hair pink thanks to this shoot!

Street Snaps

2011-09-20T16:58:00.000-07:00

A shamelessly indulgent post from the streets of London during Fashion Week. While I'm sitting in a three hour lecture hall, I'm wishing that I was there.. or anywhere else for that matter! So happy to see an abundance of that pretty, feminine style in these photos- this season I'm really digging flowing skirts and dresses and what not.

Jagger Junior.

2011-09-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

I am currently experiencing an iddy bit of a girl crush on Georgia May Jagger. Quite possibly the coolest ITGirl on the scene these days, she's the daughter of rock royality, dates the lead singer of the Kooks, has been on the cover of Vogue more times than you could poke a stick at.. and did I mention she has a shoe collection to die for? She's come a hell of a long way since that controversial campaign for Hudson Jeans. Ahhh, I guess if I can't be her, I'll gladly become part of her possie. Maybe she'll let me borrow a pair of heels?

Flowers and Sequins and Prints; Oh My.

2011-09-18T17:36:00.000-07:00

Practically every single show at London Fashion Week has made me fall in love. But ask me which designer had the best collection and I am dead-set, one hundred per cent confident in telling you; Ashish. What can I say? The man knows his stuff. An eclectic cocktail of colour, patterns and, of course, sequins this s/s 2012 collection has me weak at the knees. Usually, experimenting with pattern on pattern makes people shrieke in horror- but this series will show you how it's done! Each piece is a mash-up of loud, floral prints, bedhair and striking, dark make-up.(Just quietly, the Doc Martins exploding with flowers are cute-as-a-button.) It's girly meets grungy meets the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz! I found it virtually impossible to choose only a few pieces from the 36-piece collection.. but here they are;

Seekerstate.

2011-09-17T05:20:00.001-07:00

Sass & Bide's s/s 2012 collection debuted yesterday at London Fashion Week, and it is simply amazing- no shocker there! It's pretty obvious that no one knows how to work with bold, neon colours the way these girls do. These pieces are the ultimate eye-catchers, while still maintaining an effortlessly sophisticated energy. Throw in a few iconic S&B geometric patterns and you've got yourself one hell of a summer wardrobe. My fingers are literally tingling at the thought of being able to get my hands on the electric blue lurex mini! Take a peak at some of my absolute favourites. xx

Headcase.

2011-09-12T21:49:00.000-07:00

Lately, I've gone a little mad on headpieces.. Actually, I'm RIDICULOUSLY mad for headpieces. While doing some heavy-duty shopping at ASOS- the online store we all know and love- I discovered a sneaky section I've never noticed before; ASOS Marketplace. This little gem showcases some of the UK's best and brightest emerging designers- with everything from custom tee's and vintage dresses to quirky jewellry and headpieces galore! I've fallen in love with Rouge Pony, who stock some super cute Alice In Wonderland inspired pieces. Since I've spent a good part of my Tuesday afternoon ogleing their page, I felt it only necessary to post a few of my favourites.

Enjoy. xx

Get your hands on one of these bad boys at: marketplace.asos.com/boutique/rouge-pony

Antipodium, baby.

2011-09-11T18:53:00.000-07:00

Antipodium for Sportsgirl hits stores today! Cannot wait to get my little hands on the amazing Field Day collection this afternoon. A mash-up of inspiration from dapper England and quaint country-town Australia, the Antipodium patterns in this range are unique to Sportsgirl and work well as individual statement pieces or thrown all together. I've been dreaming about the Cambridge Heath Anorak for weeks now! Throw it over the top of the Wilton Way Dress for an unbeatable, cute-as-a-button combo. Quite possibly the hottest Sportsgirl 'like' yet- and affordable on a uni-student budget. Hells yeah.

check these out at www.sportsgirl.com.au

Fantastiskt.

2011-09-11T17:19:00.000-07:00

This morning I was on the hunt for a new wardrobe- due to the fact my current one is bursting at the seams! Nothing like a Saturday excursion to the mecca of DIY furniture; IKEA. Four hundred dollars, eight Swedish meatballs and a boot-full of goodies later, I got thinking about all things Sweden. Ahh, yes. Those skillfull Swedes have got contemporary cool down to a fine art.

I'm currently coveting the snazzy clogs and sandals at Funkis. You can get your hands on these bad boys for under $200- practically an essential for summer. While House of Dagmar has released their autumn/winter 2011 for Swedish winter, I'm still really digging the 2011 spring/summer collection- the soft, flowing maxi's & mini's work so well with that super sleek HOD style. I've also discovered that bohemian-inspired boutique, Odd Molly, has an Australian/NZ online store. Ohhh, dear. Can't help thinking my new wardrobe won't stay empty for long..

www.funkis.com, oddmolly.com, houseofdagmar.se/

Rain, rain, go away.

2011-09-09T00:25:00.000-07:00

Looking outside the window this morning, it was a major buzzkill to see dark, hulking clouds threatening to (quite literally) rain on my parade. Mmmm, definitely not so keen to brave the bad weather.. don't get me wrong - I look damn cute in gumboots, but I'd rather spend the morning daydreaming, listing my favourite things about summer instead. And what's the best part of the summer months??

Festival season, baby!

Ahhh, yes. Lapping up the sun, wearing adorable sundresses and sipping on delicious alcoholic concoctions while your favourite muso's do their thing. What could beat that?! This year, I'm taking inspiration from the mother of all festivals; Woodstock. Cannot get enough of that iconic sixties/seventies style. I'm talking flower garlands, floppy felt hats and big, round sunnies- the whole shebang! Argh! All this festival talk is making me pine for summer. Let's just say I'm counting down the days 'til Parklife!

xx

images: zoehutchinson, bohemianeden, thedebonaire, fromthefloor,

IT'S A GIRL!

2011-09-05T04:40:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh, spring time! There is nothing better than September 1st; the cardi's come off and the legs come out. Laying in Hyde Park this morning, flicking through fresh issues of Italian & Spanish Vogue, watching the clouds roll by has me inspired..

..meet FLASHCHILD. Isn't she cute?? Basically, a page of pretty things and people- what I'm digging, who I'm perving on, that old chestnut!

Currently, the One Teaspoon 2011-12 swimwear collection is getting me far too excited for summer.. and simultaneously making me regret eating that WHOLE packet of TimTams.