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. 

Spotlight | Dearly Beloved

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

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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.

War Is Over (Only If You Want) 

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia 

140 George Street The Rocks 

T +61 2 9245 2400

tickets and additional info 

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Exxopolis Architects Of Air

Opera House Forecourt

Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000

T +61 2 9250 7111

tickets and additional info

Shake It Like A Polaroid Picture

I thought I might share some of my favourite Polaroid 600 photos taken over the past twelve months. I adore the aesthetic of film and think it's just completely magical to watch each shot develop and transform before your eyes. As a amateur photographer* it's simply a bit of fun to play dress ups with my sister or cousin and it's not a regular hobby (as much as Instagram). These are a selection from three packs to film; two were expired, the other was a Impossible Project PX 680. Thank you to my sister Brittany and cousin Jade who roll their eyes but always appease my requests at being my model, your patience and kindness is appreciated.  

*I'm not trained in photography so these are self-taught, experimental pictures I would love to have a try at digital at some stage or another. 

Bookmark | Kinokuniya haul

I'm a library girl through-and-through and consequently my personal book collection is quite small in comparison to what I've read. Kinokuniya is my favourite bookstore and if I was being entirely honest, challenges Disneyland as the 'happiest place on earth'. It is so grand the book paraphernalia is managed into departments such as Graphic Novels/Anime, Young Adult, Children, Fiction, Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction, etc. Each department has it's own iPad 'book finder' that navigates you to the book because the size of the entire book store it is quite easy to get lost. I visit Kinokuniya when I get the chance too, even if it's just to spend a few hours browsing the shelves. I can't wait to read the books I have picked out I always seem to find 'retail therapy' the best solution to a rough day.