Headpieces by Arturo Rios

My headpiece obsession continues with these gorgeous creations by designer Arturo Rios. I want the giant bows!

Check out more of his collection here, or you can buy them directly from Etsy.

Chromatics: Lady

I haven't hyperventilated over a new single for a long time but OH MY GOD CHROMATICS HAS A NEW SINGLE!

Them, along with label mates Glass Candy have amazing sound and style that I could only describe as the perfect soundtrack to if you had a dream about having a crazy night out, meeting the love of your life and driving around at 4am in the morning. Oh, it would also all be in soft focus.

Now excuse me while I go plan a crazy night out and organise a car for 4am in the morning...

Sydney Dance Company has a Tumblr!

One of my favourite things to do in Sydney is heading along to see a performance by Sydney Dance Company.

Everything about it is captivating and beautiful and if you've ever seen or heard Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela speak then you can't help but get caught up in his passion (he is also incredibly funny).

Despite jumping onboard wholeheartedly with social media lately (I even attended a preview for bloggers last year) but it's still pretty amazing that they have started a tumblr! So far it's filled with gorgeous behind the scenes photos and compliments all their other communications perfectly in my books. Here's hoping for lots of updates and more beautiful images like these.

If you're interested be sure to check out their teaser for their upcoming show 2 One Another which explores human relationships and interactions. If the show is half as revealing and honest as the trailer it's sure to be amazing. Check it out here.

Made In Japan : What It Is

I first saw Sydney indie group Made In Japan a couple of years ago when they played as hip hop duo Horrorshow's band at the Oxford Art Factory. I thought to myself "hey there's an Asian guy in that band!".

Since then they've released a awesome couple of tracks (though I don't think officially) and been the soundtrack to my leaving Australia-to-live-in-Vietnam-the-first-time-leaving-do.

Their latest clip for their single "What It Is" features everything that makes Sydney amazing- the harbour, the weather, GoodGod, the inner west. Watermelons even.

Head over to JJJ to download some of their tracks or even better they're playing where it all began on the 25th February to launch their new album Sights & Sounds. Buy tickets here. I'll be there with dancing shoes on!

Love Ever After by Lauren Fleishman

If you're someone like me who breaks into a smile whenever you see old people holding hands or giving each other a peck, then you'll love this project called Love Ever After by New York photographer Lauren Fleishman. 

The series captures couples who have been together for over 50 years and was inspired by a love letter she had found from her grandfather to her grandmother. My favourite part about it (besides the photos of course) are the quotes from the couples.

"You really don't think about getting older. First of all, you're aging together and when you see a person constantly you don't notice big changes. Like you don't notice, oh you're getting a little wrinkle here and tomorrow you say oh it's a little deeper. No those are things that just happen. You dont pay attention to those things. You dont realize it.. really . You dont realize that you're.. I mean I'm not thinking everyday, oh my husbands 83 years old he's gonna be 84. Oh my goodness, I'm married to an old man. And I hope he feels that way too."  Angie Terranova, Staten Island, New York.

You can see more from this gorgeous project at her site here or contribute to the project over at Kickstarter.

Hope you have a lovely money-making-commercial-holiday-but-not-really-a-holiday tomorrow. It really is a silly day but I won't be able to resist dressing up in pink/red anyway!

Tatty Devine: Spring/Summer 2012

There’s been a lot of talk of Tatty Devine in the office lately. I’ve seen their stuff in random stores but never realised they did SO MUCH.

Lobsters! Crystals! Bunting! Lollipops! Everything the 16 year old girl inside of me and 27 year old girl outside of me loves.

Their new collection has gone all Mexican with accessories that burst of colour, florals, food and of course Frieda. Loving the images they've shot too.

My favourites are the Mexican Embroidery Large Necklace, Posie Garland Necklace and Parakeet Large Necklace.I can't decide which of course.

Check out the whole corn filled, colour fiesta collection here.

via Evie

I Love Saturdays

I Love Saturdays is a blog by Joanne Thies that I've been following for a little while. It's hard not to love her photography adventures and illustrations- especially when they're combined!

Her latest images make me long for (a real) summer, beach hair and melt-too-fast ice-cream cones.

Check out the full collection here.

Riusuke Fukahori: Goldfish Salvation

Beautiful video showing the art making process of artist Riusuke Fukahori for his show Goldfish Salvation.

This video has inspired me to take up a resin making course this month. I can't wait! 2012 is all about new skills baby.

If you have a short attention span jump to the 45 second mark to start the magic.

via Feed Me More

Prada SS 2012 Campaign

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW. I'm not a fan of falling to the feet of high fashion labels but the Prada Spring/Summer 2012 campaign video makes me think otherwise (for a second).

The colour! The hair! The accessories! THAT green bodysuit.

Aurelie Perthuis

Lily is French artist based in Sydney whom I met through my creative side project Sparkapolooza.

She recently relaunched her portfolio and I was excited to see her artwork Pauly the Polar Bear who made an appearance at our Sparkmylane art exhibition last year. If you were there you'd know there was alot of envy when Mags from The Craft Army scored it!

See more of her pop-tastic work here.

Jane Tyrrell: Old Fashioned Morphine (Jolie Holland cover)

I have what seems to be an ever growing list of girl crushes. It includes such people as Roisin Murphy, Natasha Khan, Ellen Allien and that a girl I saw at Sydney Theatre Company last night (who's inspired me to buy some short boots).

As well as that, somewhere towards the top of that list is Australian artist Jane Tyrrell for the following reasons:

• She joined hip hop group The Herd and made them somehow more awesome- unlike the awkwardness of Fergie joining the Black Eyed Peas *shudder*
• She has an amazing voice that goes across hip hop, soul, blues and everything in between- if you have a chance to see her live do it!
• She was part of The Firekites- if you haven't heard of them they're pretty damn amazing
• She's also a graphic designer and artist
• She doesn't dress like a prostitute- win!

I think if I add any more points I might sound creepy so I'll leave it here.

Want to see more? Check out this cute video here.

Hi Five Sai's Alive High Tea

My friend Sai went into hospital last week after having an asthma attack. It was really really scary, there were lots of tears and it's something I would like to not ever happen again.

On the upside, to celebrate our relief and the fact that she was still with us, the logical thing for us to do was to put on a high tea. Three people and four hours later in the kitchen we delivered a spread to be proud of- I still don't know how things take so long though!

On the menu: egg, chicken, salmon and beef sandwiches, chorizo and spinach quiches, mango pudding, carrot cake, fairy bread, portuguese tarts, scones & whoopie pies.  

Plus our lovely guests brought: coconut heart jellies, salty choc-chip cookies, a whole tiramisu & raspberry and oreo cheesecakes.

Do you have a favourite high tea dish?

Moonrise Kingdom

This movie looks absolutely wonderful! Quirky, funny and great style. I can't wait.

Check out that cast too!

No Australian release date yet though...

Andrey & Lili: A Winter Holiday

I absolutely adore this photo series from Russian duo Andrey & Lili.

What's not to love? Fun, fresh and gorgeous styling. Bring on the braids!

New Shop: Half Half

Ready to Start Skirt

Feel The Love Skirt

I'd Rather Dance With You Skirt

I don't think I've mentioned anything so scary on this blog as this but...Laura and I opened a shop!

It's exciting news and we're very proud (even though it's small at the moment). We've named it Half/Half, because well, there's two of us and we're always somehow caught between something.

We have in the shop the same flattering 50's style skirt in different fabrics we've hunted down and love to death. They're the type of magic to make you feel glamorous, fun and swish all at once. Magic!

Trust me when I say I want to keep every single one of them. Especially the tennis one screaming cuteness.

Drop by to Half/Half on Etsy and say hello!