paperdoll chronicles

Vivetta FW 13/14

Friday, 21 March 2014

Doesn't Vivetta's Fall Winter 13/14 lookbook inspire cravings for a bag of liquorice all sorts! This collection includes some of my favourite things; pastel blues, peachy pink hues, ribbons, velvet and gold embroidery.

Friday, 28 February 2014

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1. beach dates with Kerouac 2. mum's girls: duck & tandoori 3. op shop finds

4. rose garden picnics 5. indian cuisine 6. pink cactus

7. what would Beyonce do? 8. clouds 9. friday frivolity

LISTENING: Chet Faker & Beyoncé

READING: On The Road by Jack Kerouac, Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

WATCHING: tv: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (oldie on the block but completely fresh), Brooklyn Nine Nine (Andy Samberg is such a good laugh) Hannibal (Cannibals featuring puppy love), My Mad Fat Diary (Rae Earl fan club) films: Before Sunrise (very poetic & beautiful), Carrie (interesting adaption)

LOVING: styling dull doors into new d.i.y chalkboards / incorporating indoor plants into my home

OTHER THINGS: Looking forward to watching The Grand Budapest Hotel at a Sydney premier event / native bee seminar later this month

Hanna Haley | Summertime Girls

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Californian artist Hanna Haley takes these beautiful photographs captured around her home in San Francisco. These photos transpire thoughts of magical girls who embody facets of summer. I can imagine a story that involves these transformed girls who yield mischief upon sleepy towns, breaking the hearts of mere mortal men, or simply spreading peace and happiness.

Thursday, 6 February 2014

Oh-my doesn't this wedding editorial make my heart sing! I have a not-so-private obsession with weddings, such lengths involve my 'dearly beloved' pinterest feed and a etsy shopping wishlist filled with antique jewels. These beautiful photos caught my eye on Kelsey Genna's Facebook page a designer whom I am completely enamoured with. The bride wore Kelsey Genna Buttercup Dress such a beautiful, contemporary, twist of the traditional white bridal gown. Photos taken by Lara Hotz Photography for Hello May I love the video that accompanies the photoshoot and will definitely opt for one when planning my own wedding.

Just A Minute | January

Friday, 31 January 2014

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1. saturday brunch by the seaside. 2. sarah blasko inside a cathedral 3. my vote hottest 100

4. toxic rainbows 5. my summer reads 6. sydney opera house

7. museum dates with the dinosaurs 8. diptyque candle love 9. washi tape vase

Listening… Daughter / Triple J's Hottest 100 / Appleonia / Vancouver Sleep Clinic The last two bands were the supporting acts of recent concerts I attended click here to download Appleonia's album and three meals will be donated by Oz Harvest.

Reading… Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin / The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian by Alexie Sherman / I'd Tell You I love you but I Would Have to Kill you by Ally Carter / Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan

Watching… The Book Thief / Her I absolutely loved Her and the film has become a favourite of mine. I recently got recommended tv series Fresh Meat and have seen every episode to date on a 'show binge'. With mixed emotions I announce that I have reached the end of Buffy I didn't quite enjoy the seventh season as much as others but I think I'm just being bitter in spite of my favourite tv program ending. Brooklyn Nine Nine has been my recent show binge this month after it killed it at the award ceremonies over in the States.

Loving….
// mango smoothies
// soirees with lovely company
// beach runs in the diaphanous sun
// this butterfly map that is a cruel but gorgeous
// Figgy Maple Bourbon Fizz looks so good
// Anila Quayyum Agha's installation 'Intersections' is a suspended cube that casts beautiful shadows
// Jungle Giants just announced a tour and I'm excited
// The lovely gal's over at Beautiful Mess kindly shared this chain braid hair tutorial

Out & About | Sydney Festival

The window of opportunity to enjoy the splendour of my freedom before my studies resume was closing, so one last soiree in the city was launched. As part of the Sydney Summer Festival I attended were War Is Over at the MCA and Exxopolis Architects Of Air: Luminaruim. Luck was on our side as we had quintessential summer weather, ideal for exploring the city sights. First on the agenda was Exxopolis Architects Of Air: Luminaruim is essentially a jumping castle you can walk through. Exploring the installation space of Exxopolis I was captivated by a diaphanous sky filled with a rainbow of colours.

It curiously reminded me of an episode of animated children's show Magic School Bus inside a human body. However, the calming sounds and air conditioned vents make for a pleasant experience and I would of happily napped all afternoon if it wasn't time to hop over the harbour to The Museum of Contemporary Art at Circular Quay.

War Is Over (Only If You Want) by artist and purveyor of peace Yoko Ono is a entirely unique art-space and gallery experience. It incorporates sculpture, immersive installations, written texts, films, sound compositions and participatory art works. It runs until 23 February and I would recommend visiting if you haven't already.