Operation Happiness

Reminiscing of the endless summer days skipping through fields of flowers and frolicking under the blue sky. Next time you have a free moment, drive to a remote sunflower patch. We all get caught up in our own minuscule problems that the awe inspiring things around us are taken so easily for granted. Have a day of simplicity. Lie on the ground and soak up the warmth from the sun until everything becomes a hazy blur.

The sunflower's symbol of life and vitality combined with its power to evoke joyous memories served as my biggest motivation to create THE RADIANT crown (shop HERE). Along with that, here are some inspirational photos featuring sunflowers. I'll call this 'operation happiness'.

Picture Source:

1, 5, 9 my own 

http://www.nicolemunchelphoto.com/

http://www.perfectweddingday.ca/

http://www.nastygal.com/

http://www.brendasweddingblog.com

LFW Burberry F/W 2013/14

How many ways can Christopher Bailey rework the trench? This signature piece is so ingrained in their DNA that a Burberry show is definitely incomplete without it. However for this season, he put a surprisingly romantic twist to the entire collection. Case in point: when the slogan is ‘Trench Kisses’ and a Live Performance from singer Tim Odell (backed by an entire chorus clothed in Burberry trenches) is revealed halfway, you just know it’s something memorable.

Filled with romantic motifs, it was like Valentines Day but on safari. There were love heart prints and animal prints on blouses, coats and leather skirts. Bold colours like oxblood or signal red were balanced out by the supple neutrals of camel, sand and brown. But back to the trenches. Revamped with added metallic detail in the collar or belt, sometimes with a slick of glossy overcoat and even with an added layer of ‘armour’ so suited to Karlie Kloss. 

In future, it will be a rare occasion when any collection at fashion week moves me in the way that Burberry did this season.

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Picture Source: http://www.vogue.co.uk/

OUTFIT POST: Unkonventional

  Top: Paint It Red ... Skirt: Miss Unkon ... Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

Crown: P&P (Own Etsy store ... shop HERE) 

I found the perfect setting to shoot this beach-cross-bohemian outfit so finally, my photos aren't set on the street in front of my house. True fact that this Miss Unkon piece is the first maxi skirt I own, hence in that sense, I'm a bit of a virgin. Although, it's safe to say that my very first long garment has been welcomed into my wardrobe with great pride. 

Firstly, because of the unique patchwork mix of textures. What I mean by that is; this skirt isn't a banal one material piece, instead it has subtle peek-a-boo inserts of delicate lace (which I already managed to rip a bit... oops). I decided to reinforce its breezy and carefree attitude by pairing it with a white lace crop top from Paint It Red and some Navajo inspired accessories. Since the maxi is pretty high-waisted, I figured a crop top would show just the right amount of skin without crossing the vulgar line. 

Secondly, I was so excited upon realising the skirt was by Miss Unkon which is a label that's quickly crawling up my list of favourites. Their 'dreamlike and creative storytelling' aesthetic reflects such a youthful, feminine but also unconventional vibe. Many of their designs are very original (I haven't seen anything similar to this maxi dress) and combined with their high quality fabrics, this label is definitely one to watch. Fingers crossed that I get accepted as press into Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in order to view their newest collection on the runway. 

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