a little notorious.

So, while I've got the ball rolling about women who get better with age, I want to share an article I read on Helen Mirren. Its hard not to fall in love with what wonderfully secure and liberated woman she is. Yes, sure, some are of the opinion she gets her bits out a bit too often, but I figure when you win the genetic lottery and look as healthy and radiant as her well after menopause, why not be loud and proud about your body. Love her or hate her, I think her perspectives on age and sexuality are wonderful and so inspiring.

Read the full interview with nymag here.

photos: nymag

Chloe Sevigny's ages like a fine wine.

This made my day a little brighter. She gets hotter with age, so does her style. Not sure if it is humanly possible but her legs seem to get longer too. These are some of the lookbook snaps for her latest capsule collection for Opening Ceremony. I loooooove. 

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My heart dances to the beat of Stevie

I was swept off my feet more than usual with this months Russh. Firstly, the incredible Stevie Dance, who has bought so much joy to the pages of Russh each month, has finally been appointed editor. I personally feel as though she is the creative backbone of the magazine, so its only logical the top job had her name on it eventually. I like to think of her as Australia's answer to Grace Coddo. Her shoots are truly inspired and hold such depth that engages you far beyond a mere fashion shoot. She is a true story teller.

Secondly, this months cover shoot " Bunny aint no kinda rider" is all kinds of amazing. It features Tony Ward and Leva Laguna in an age old story of the fiery chemistry between artist and muse. Portrayed in only a way Dance could, with large orgasmic explosions of colour, caught so spectacularly by Will Davidson. It's sexy, and so beautiful. Could they have picked a more perfect man to portray this role other than Ward I ask?

Newsflash

Yes, I am still alive. Yes, it does feel like a million years since I last posted. Due to the fact that, no, uni hasn't finished (until 7:00pm tonight that is), and Yes, at exactly 7:15 I will be sipping on a nice strong beverage. It breaks my heart how time consuming uni is sometimes, its going well and I can't wait to graduate, however I've neglect my bloggy wog. Lucky for my blog, unlike the myriad of plants and other living things Ive attempted to nurture, it can't die. Anyway, back to the point of this post. Ive taken a quick fiver out of my study schedule today for a little update on the Runway Passport front. Because I think you all should know the site has officially gone live, and we are all very excited about it : )

There are lots of amazing fashion exclusives, photoshoots, runway reports and interviews from the wonderful creative team of bloggers and contributers from all around the world! PLUS there is something in it for you! If you register today you can go into the draw to win this amazing pair of Sunglasses from Local Firm (which retail for $200).

www.runwaypassport.com


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Claire Who?

Claire Incorruptible. Thats who. 

 From Chanel to YSL, Claire Inc. boasts the most enviable collection of designer vintage I ever did see. Not that I have ever been able to afford any of it, but the perfectly styled shoots keep me dropping by on a regular basis for a hit of inspiration. Vintage lovers, I promise it's well worth a visit.

 www.claireinc.com

Or click here to visit their Ebay store. 

P.S.

If you haven't already noticed, Free Radical has had a bit of a face lift. What do you think?

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take me back .....

to a 1950's beach scene, wearing PRADA head to toe.

 It may be old news to most by now, but I don't care, I still have so much love for the Spring '10 collection; and just when I thought it was impossible give it anymore love, I laid eyes on the lookbook. Now, love is a word often tossed around lightly in my rantings about various collections, so I almost want to refrain from using it here, because this is more mind blowing than anything I have ever seen. 

Lok Jansen, the man behind all of Prada's lookbooks, has outdone himself. Like stills from a movie about dystopian time travellers, he has represented the fantasy of the collection so brilliantly. Prada has well and truly stolen my heart. 

behind the lens.

These are three of my favourite fashion films right now. Each enigmatic in its own way, they are making me fall in love with the idea of film making.

The LOVE thing. By James Lima for LOVE Magazine.

The first magazine to create a feature of this kind. Why not set the bar high? P.S. I happen to be very bias towards anything involving Dree Hemmingway.

PRADA. Spring/Summer 2010.

Super glamourous soundtrack and visually stunning ....

"Sunshower" by Fred Butler.

Who doesn't want to dance naked in a field adorned with such devine accessories?

The art of contradiction.

Have you ever stopped to observe the crazy beautiful paradox that is life? I've come to a few realizations recently about my very own tangled web of contradictions, and then discovered, they aren't just my own, I look around and I see contradictions everywhere. Just think about the number of times you have heard someone say “I would never do that.” And before you know it, there they are, doing the very thing they said they would absolutely never do. I know I am guilty of it. Its easy to say you stand for "this" or "that" but to actually live by it exclusively is a challenge we all fail at. Yet are ever so swift in remarking on the weaknesses of others.

Have we all just perfected the art of contradiction? The art of simultaneously holding a cigarette in one hand, a glass of wine in the other and telling our friends (and ourselves) how superbly our 'get fit' plan is going.

Photo Source: unknown

every mile between

makes me feel a little crazier