Oh hello, Snappy!

At work today, a colleague asked how I carry my Alexa.  "Do you ever just carry it by the handle?" She asked.  My answer was a firm, "No".  I'm not one to strategically place bag on the knook of my arm,  I like to keep my hands free and sling my bag comfortably over my shoulder.

Last weekend, I borrowed a Louis Vuitton tote from my mother. These days, I alternate between my Alexa and my 2.55 bag, both bags with long straps that I found wearing a bag with short shoulder straps incredibly restrictive. You probably think I'm strange but yes, even after many years of carrying bags in this manner, my body was not used to it and it felt completely unnatural.

This is why I love Snappy (long strap but not a satchel or chain bag!). Features a long strap so you can sling it as you please. Win! And hopefully, it's not as heavy as Wanger's Rocco Duffel.

Rebecca Minkoff, you know me so well

Me in a nutshell

Missoni for Target

Which designer label do you think of when you see of a multitude of patterns, stripes, zig-zags, geometric prints and abstract florals in a kaleidoscope of colours including rich amber, ink navy and khaki greens? There is only brand who owns these characteristics. Like DVF owns the wrap dress' and Chanel owns the chain bag, it is the Italian label, Missoni who owns patterns. 

During my teens I was infatuated by Margherita Missoni. Brand ambassador and unofficial "muse" of Missoni, granddaughter of the founders of the label, her long dark hair and bohemian style wardrobe of maxi skirts and geometric prints caught me eye. Back when everyone was wearing sass and bide mini skirts and ra-ra skirts, the girl dared to stand out.  

While I love the brand, I cannot say I own a single thing by the label. I live in hope that one day I'll be doing exactly this in New York - typing away, sitting on my bed on my laptop.  How very Carrie Bradshaw of me, you say but honestly, I've never cared much for SATC in my life. Until I'm living the dream in Brooklyn, I'm just going to have to browse through all of the designer collaborations with Target online. I need, want, must have every single item of this collection, NOW! Please ship overseas, please ship overseas, the more you say it, the more likely it will come true!

You dig the Woodstock look too? Everything you need to know about the line's release new month can be found here.

Orange burst

Alice McCall
'All I Have To Dream' Dress

Last month I bought a $100 voucher to use at Alice McCall from daily deals site, My Style Steals.  From the preview of the collection seen at RAFW, I was sure I wanted at least one item from Alice McCall's S/S 11-12 collection. 

After a visit to their Darlinghurst store on Saturday, this is what I walked out with.  I'm easily sold, probably too easily.  And just in case you're wondering, no, the dress is not see-through.  Those cut-outs are indeed cut-outs but nude coloured fabric shields the wearer from flashing her nips.  So yeah, there's 'booby coverage' as I put it to Jess the other day.

Pop colour jeans

If you weren't a fan of coloured denim before, prepare to be converted. 

Pump up the Acne (in a good way)

Who doesn't love a good sturdy heel?  I don't know about you but I completely lack balance which instantly rules out teeny tiny stiletto heels from my shoe collection.  These Acne Vega Pumps with their 2.5cm platform and 11.5cm heel are exactly what I need to give me that boost. No need to stand on my tippies if I had these chunky basics. But alas, size 36 is the smallest size Acne shoes are available in, curse having small feet!

RUSSH out of this world

I've been an avid reader of RUSSH since the age of 17. Back then, I was a very poor uni student every second month as both RUSSH and Frankie as  bi-monthly magazines were on-sale.  Every other month, it was Yen which got me through the weeks. 

Editors and contributors have come and gone, the paper stock has changed texture and readers no longer have to play spot the typo.  However, there is one thing which has remained the same - the beautiful photography.  

I've played stylist on a couple of still-life shoots and read every issue of House & Garden; Real Living; Belle and pretty much every Aussie fashion mag out there but with RUSSH there's a game I like to play when I receive the latest issue. No, it's not 'Spot the nipple', although I do enjoy playing that one too - for those wondering, I'm yet to spot one in this August/ September 2011 issue but I'm determined to find it! I don't think it's that hard to believe the game I like to play is actually 'Find the inspiration wall addition'.  

It's the combo of fashion and still-life photography which gets me each and every time.

Put those old handbags to good use

Céline, honey, our love has been rekindled