Weekend Road Show

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The New Face of Chloe Fragrance

Photo: Chloe ad Campaign staring Chloe Sevigny

Can't wait to smell this new fragrance from Chloe! Only because Chloe Sevigny and Anja Rubik are the faces! Plus the bottly looks very chic! I just can't get over how beautiful this indie Queen looks!

love always xoxo

S.A.A.

Indiaspirational...The new trend inspired by India.

Vogue Australia April Issue with Catherine McNeil

Vogue Australia April Issue with Catherine McNeil

Spring Summer of 2008 O.P.I Nail collection

Campaign: Lakshmi Menon for Hermes spring/summer 08 shot by Thierry Le Goues

The Catalyst: Australian Vogue October 2007

Lately I've begun to notice that everything is turning Indian inspired! Everyday I find something new that stems its roots from India! Just yesterday I was talking to my equally understanding fashion friend J who further proved my point by reminding me about the new Hermes ad campaign staring indian model, Lakshmi Menon and a number of other impressively photogenic elephants (literally) ; but this is not where the trend began. You may remember. 'may' what am I talking about? You 'should' remember late last year the editorial from the September issue of UK VOGUE and October issue of Australian Vogue with Gemma Ward on the front cover in those striking blonde dread locks and the huge yellow overcoat. This, is where I think the trend has evolved from. The bright colours, funky knits and vibrant/cultural vibe of the shoot was the bold catalyst for the campaigns and collections to come! Next on my list of all things Indian is the latest Spring/Summer 08 collection by nail giant, O.P.I, entitled, india. The bold collection of colours were inspired by the 'vivid, warm and enchanting' colours of traditional indian culture.

Further indorsement of this growing trend is last months edition of Australian Vogue. The SUPERLATIVE photoshoot; Maharani moment, staring S.A.A favourite, Logan local and 'Indian Princess' Catherine McNeil was a true indicator if you're still not convinced of this whole Indian trend. The stunning McNeil, photographer Richard Bailey and fashion team at Aussie Vogue really captured the juxtaposition between the countries lavish opulence and impoverished bare under layer. Last of all in my list of small influences is last months edition of Russh which also caught onto the craze! With a Bindi clad model pouting terrificly whilst sporting the colourful accessory; it's no wonder why I've already started to bug my indian/hindu friend about where it is she gets hers from!

Can't wait to see you all in your cute Indian motifs and colourful clothes soon!!

Love always xoxo
S.A.A

It's finally finished....

I finally finished my unfinished inspiration...3D mixed media on Nfu.Oh shocking tips using the opal enamel collection and acrylic color powder. Also a special design on 10 self-made design tips to bring out the beauty of natural shells, shell wraps and mother of pearl.

Miranda back on the cover of Cleo!

Miranda on this month's Cleo!

Miranda on Cleo Magazine's September 07 cover
Miranda on UK Harper's Bazaar April Issue

Photos: http://cleo.ninemsn.com.au/cleo/ and UK Harpers Bazaar April Issue

Aussie Victoria's Secret Supermodel, former All Hallows School student and S.A.A. favourite, Miranda Kerr is back on the cover of Australian Cleo magazine this month and was also on the cover of UK Harper's Bazaar last month! The lucky lady will also be appearing at the Rosemount Australian Fashion Week reportedly with boyfriend Orlando Bloom up front and centre. What I would really like to know now is whether there is ever a week that goes by now without some form of news on the gorgeous dimple faced stunner? Answer: Ahhhhh NO! Which is just the way I like it!!!

love always xoxo
S.A.A.

The Doctors Back!!!!!

90's Doc Martens

The docs revisited -Chloe winter 07

Erin Wasson at Ksubi

You'll never ever guess what I'm digging at the moment!! Here's a couple of clues.....1. They're big 2. Black 3. hard 4. hardcore 5. did I mention big, and finally 6. come with the general connotations goth, punk and emo!!!!! Ahhhhh crazy I know since I am not one of all those things listed. So what am I crushing on at the moment and can't wait to get my hands on?

DOC MARTINS!!!!!

I know, I know what your thinking ewwwwwww what a freak! But hear me out; Lately these androgynous clob hobbers have started to become girls best friend and standard model attire. The classic and standard black leather 8 eye boots have been making a chic comeback, seen at the Chloe fall runway show and on a collection of fashion forward females notably the models. Not since the 90's have we seen such an influx of fashionable people sporting the shoes -unless you think the crowds at the latest marilyn manson concert are fashionable- in ordinary day to day wear! Fashionable alumni such as Agyness Deyn, Erin Wasson and other models have been seen parading and posing in them over the last couple of months. Recently Chloe collaborated with Dr Marten on their autumn/winter 07/08 collection creating a collection of larger scarier versions of the originals which is saying something considering the connotations that come with the originals.Red heads know best!

Sartorialist girl

Agyness Deyn in Docs.

Love always xoxo
S.A.A.

Happy Family

Nfu.Oh Singapore and Malaysia family gathering at the luxurious Nfu.Oh booth during NailExpo Korea 2008. We came back with new designs, new techniques, new ideas....and a burning desire to propel our skills to another level and just can't wait !!!