Aleksandra Zee is responsible for my latest obsession with geometric patterns. Zee is a San Francisco creative whom makes tables, headboards and wall hanging textile designs. Her wooden creations are the perfect mix of a bohemian and American southwest vibes. I love the transcendence of natural shades and shapes that results in a perfect elemental balance. Aleksandra Zee reminds me of a chic Ron Swanson (Parks and Recreation) However, with her thick gorgeous mane and a workshop upholstered in fairy lights she is in a carpenter league of her own. Please check out Zee's instagram for daily reminders of how effortlessly she makes 'hard work' look.

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I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor

It's hard for some to understand my love for British band Arctic Monkeys. I receive either eye rolls or gasps when I disclose how I queued up since 10:30 in the morning for their Tuesday May 6 Sydney show. Accompanied by my friend Yelena, we were as close to the stage you could possibly get and to be amongst that mosh pit was an incredible experience. There was a distinct kinetic energy in the sold out venue as they opened with Do I Wanna Know? (No. 4 in the Hottest 100) My highlights of the night were songs Knee Socks, One For The Road and R U Mine?

King of Swagger; Mr Alex Turner entertained us all night with his hip swings, cheerleader kicks, shimmying and shaking. I was so surprised to see myself starring up at Alex with adulation featured in a Faster Louder review of the night! I can't make this post without mentioning the hilarious quotes from Alex Turner. Here are a few of my favourites:

 "Oh no, I've rocked my comb out of my pocket" 

"Somethings going to happen Sydney, you've got that look in your eye" 

"Quite down there, Love"

"I only slept with her sister after all that"

"How do you feel about that new Monkeys album down in this part of the world?"

"Good grief" 

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XO's

I've been absent from this little space on the internet and I thought I might return with a few serendipitous bits from other corners of the web:

+ i'm loving this blog after discovering this awesome instagram

+ giggles galore reading this article on how to spot a hipster

+ this driving manual by a German college student (Gregor Weichbrodt) is based on the geographic info in On The Road (by Kerouac)

+ this twitter is everything

+ it's true sometimes our brains have too many tabs open

+ this video of the Orla Kiely AW14 collection

+ Atlantis is within our sights with these plans of a sea explorer vessel

+ tears in my eyes over this news of children reading to shelter animals

// Wishlist Wears: keeping it nanna chic with this lace collar jumper // this laser-cut tote which exceeds my budget by a couple of zero's // these bee happy shoes are too cute for words // this crazy cat lady tee // this ice cream scarf // completely in awe of the embroidery on this dress // cute socks part i // cute socks part ii //

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Petra Collins | Salvation Mountain

Petra Collin's lens is responsible for this Salvation Mountain based editorial that was featured in Rookie. The models perpetuate a Lisbon sister vibe, with those flowy white blouses, peach lip gloss, and wavy hair. The shoot seems to be a testimony to the mountain itself; built in the 70's by Leonard Knight as a expression of peace and love. 

Watch: Grand Budapest hotel

Wes Anderson magic has had me spellbound for years. The colour themes, the soundtracks, those loveable characters, the attention to detail, the costumes, the funny quotes, the interesting story lines, and of course Bill Murray. The Grand Budapest Hotel is no exception to signature Wes Anderson splendour having entranced me in the exciting tale of Lobby-boy Zero and Maître ´d M. Gustav (Ralph Fiennes) whom are involved in a conspiracy surrounding estate arrangements. My personal review… 

Vivetta FW 13/14

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.