July 09, 2011

Beautiful illustrations by Olaf Hajek.





July 08, 2011

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My most precious (material) possessions...  


These rings hold great sentimental/physical/psychological/spiritual value to me...

Clockwise from top:
// custom made v rings from Street Bauble (I don't leave the house without them)
// heirloom from Grandma Dearest (this was her favourite ring and she wore it every day until her passing, miss you Grandma <3 )
// vintage lion head ring I've owned/loved for years, bought from a pawn shop in Sydney
// 3-0 b'day gift from the Mother
// a design by the amazing Taiwanese jeweller 龔遵慈 (...embodies Chinese and art deco in one)

Oh, did you say I have a bit of a ring obsession?

July 04, 2011

I remember, growing up in Taiwan, we'd always have at home placemats and coasters featuring native New Zealand plants and birds.  It's interesting how such a minute thing sticks with you, as I would stare at them during every meal at the dining table, day in day out.

I came across these gorgeous coasters designed by Maori artist Tracey Tawhaio, encapsulating native NZ flora amidst illustrations which are unmistakeably true to her style.



These coasters can be purchased from the unique homeware e-shop Everyday Needs, which also offers plenty other quality inspirations for the house.

July 02, 2011

Michael's Thriller jacket sold a few days ago for $1.8m, call me crazy but I think it's a well deserved price for arguably our king's most iconic item of clothing.




In remembrance, in 2009 I dressed up as him for Halloween. I bought my Thriller jacket years ago on eBay for peanuts, it's a children's size so it actually fits properly!  



Actually, my fave MJ jackets were always and still are the Beat It red leather jacket (yes the sleeves zip off into a vest, BAM!) and the one he wore in Captain EO (the details!)

RIP Michael~


Images via here, here, here, here and here.

June 28, 2011

Right about now.....any of these concoctions to quell the heat, thanks!


Images from Google image search.

June 26, 2011

Some of my fave Kate Moss portraits in black & white...



Despite her enigmatic self, somehow it seems she would be just that little bit less iconic without the cigarettes...

lest we forget, however...

June 25, 2011

Walking on sunshine

I recently twisted my ankle, meaning heels make for an unhappy foot :(  I have found my happy medium in The Flatform.  

comfy-est.things.ever.



June 23, 2011

My friend Katy and I had the pleasure of visiting Tulum in 2008. Mayan ruins atop the utterly surreal Caribbean Ocean, quite possibly the most beautiful beach I'd ever set foot on.






June 22, 2011

Hawaiian Mirrors

Seems mirrored Hawaiian prints have found their way into both Stella McCartney and Givenchy's Resort '12 collections.....such fun prints, <3 it!







The whole Stella collection is, of course, to die for!  She threw a chic garden party in NYC to present the collection, too cute!!


Images via Style and Mr. Newton

June 21, 2011

Watched the classic Suzhou River 蘇州河 last night~ 

Beautiful film, and <3 the cinematography...



I <3 周迅 , she is one of my fave mainland Chinese actresses. Not only incredibly talented, girl advocates for environmental causes, and is a complete style icon in her own right, not to mention gorgeous.




What a fabulous lady~

All images via Baidu 图片

June 20, 2011

Mugged.



Prince and Bowie are so beautiful...

See more old school mugs here - via Flavorwire.

June 16, 2011

Behind the scenes at Net-a-Porter~

Utterly fascinating and a total inspiration!

June 15, 2011

Me.....in/and the studio.

June 14, 2011

Dig Missoni and their killer prints BIG TIME.  Their recent collabos with Havaianas and Toy Watch are def swoon-worthy~




Images via Lab Daily, Refinery 29 and Toy Watch