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Saturday 28 September 2013

Spring Style

It is officially Spring, and that is when I particularly enjoy wearing my jackets.  I have an equal love for structured and unstructured looks, with my perfect outfit combining both elements.  

Winter here is all about layering, while summer is very hot and is all about keeping it simple... minimal layers and garments with interesting drape and texture. Spring sits somewhere in between and often brings out the more classic elements in my wardrobe.

jacket : suzanne grae
tee shirt : bonds
pants : mix
flat slingbacks : rubi
earrings : equip

I wore this outfit last week for my styling job.  The pants are really too casual and need to be relegated to weekend wear.  I have been on the lookout for a good quality, well cut pair of slim leg pants for Spring/Summer... the search continues.  In the meantime, I see the jacket working well over a slouchy black pant with heels.  Even though my heels are all very comfortable, flats are the only choice when on your feet for hours shopping.

At the beginning of winter I decided I was over prints and patterns, and have very intentionally avoided buying any, but this scarf print jacket was appealing to me because of it's collarless style, draping, and I am very attracted to black and white. It could potentially be worn anywhere and will work welllover pants and dresses.





Have a stylish week.
xxx Deborah

Saturday 21 September 2013

Simplicity

Apologies for my silence!  The past two weeks have been hectic and fun and exciting.  Our Fashion Week events were a huge success. The Fashion Parade mentioned in my previous post was spectacular.  It was a first class event and I feel so privileged to be involved and to have worked with such a team of people with such a vast range of experience and expertise.

To make up for my absence, here's a couple of recent outfits.

boyfriend blazer : target
cross over shirt : target
jacquard pant : target
open toe wedge : rubi
earrings : killians walk boutique

Last Thursday night, one of my roles was MC of our event.  I decided to go for something streamlined and simple.  Black and white with a hint of colour.




And the following day I commenced a short term styling contract at our large shopping complex, so again I chose to maintain a simple formula, keeping things streamlined, flat shoes for comfort (3 hours on my feet),  the same blouse as the previous evening and a repeat of the earrings for a spot of colour.

blazer : table eight
cross over top : target
skinny pants : target
boots : rivers


The only downside to this job is the temptation to shop for myself at the end of the session.  I did come home the first evening with a new jacket, which I will show you in my next post.  I'm going to have to exercise some serious restraint.

Thanks for dropping by, and this week's post is my first attempt to link with Not Dead Yet Style for Patti's Visible Monday.  

Have a great week.

xxx Deborah





Tuesday 10 September 2013

Meet The Designers / Two

I had the pleasure, last week, of meeting young local designer Angus McCormack.  Angus is doing his final year at secondary school and is working hard to ensure a career in fashion design.

Over the past two years, Angus has had the opportunity at his school to study Production Design and Technology, Studio Arts and Visual Communications, further encouraging and supporting his love of design.  Having shown his work in last year's student parade, his designs are to be featured at this year's Bendigo Renault Fashion Week.

Designer, Angus McCormack wearing a tshirt he designed for his collection in 2012

Creative and artistically inclined since he was very young, a number of his teachers, over the years, have nurtured Angus's love of design. With a love of sculpture and an appreciation for architecture, it's not surprising that Angus cites the late Alexander McQueen as one of his favourite designers, explaining that the combination of controversy, pattern and art is what particularly appeals to him.  Versace is also a favourite for his love of colour. 

On a local level, Angus is a great admirer of the work of RMIT graduates, Sarah Schofield and Toni Maticevski and hopes to attend RMIT himself in 2015 to study a Bachelor of Fashion Design.



Angus will be showing his designs under the name Bâch & Kůnst, which is derived from his full name and the German word for 'art', 'kunst'.  As the photos show, Angus's designs are creative and expressive with a considered touch of drama.


The dress in the photos was shown last year in the Student show and communicates a strong sense of theatre, particularly with the 'spikey' headpiece also designed by Angus. I believe this design will be included on the runway for Bendigo Renault Fashion Week, along with some new designs.


Thank you to Angus for allowing me to use his photos.

It is always exciting to meet new designers and Angus demonstrates not only a wonderful sense of creativity, but a passion and focus not often found in someone of his age.  I suggest he will be someone to watch in the coming years.  In the meantime, if you would like to see his current collection, tickets for the parade are available at $10.00 each from Reception  @ the Bendigo Advertiser at 4-51 Queen Street, Bendigo.  Seats are limited :)

Hope to see you there.


xxx Deborah