To clog or not to clog

I'm not sold on the clog.  They're getting alot of editorial love, and I've seen them work awfully well on some people.  They are comfortable, even if they don't look it, and my love of costume-y fashion options is well known and documented.  But I'm still not sold on the clog.


I've found another option that might be right for me at my mecca of fast and affordable fashion, Sportsgirl.  At just over $100, these aren't a steal, but they look sturdy and comfy (not the sexiest qualities, I know), and will look cute with cuffed jeans.  They also look like they'll be good for clomping my way around NYC this September.  Hmmm....decisions, decisions.....

Golly pods

Because our garden has turned from a lush little paradise to a pile of soily slush over winter, I've become more and more interested in anything green-thumb or garden related.  Stumbling across 'Golly Pods', a collaboration between Jason Lane of Bells & Whistles and Tend, I've been thinking about the potential to bring little pockets of green inside. Tend are a group that create products based on a love of both gardening and modern design - no wonder I like them. Find out more at http://tendliving.com. 

Maybe I'll move to Sydney

I love that I'm lucky enough to get the heads up on some great sample sales from Australian designers and retailers.  I hate that I live in Melbourne and more often than not, these sales are in Sydney.  Exhibit A - ELLERY sample sale this week on Crown Street.  Bum.

Flat footed

I have a bit of an aversion to wearing heels all day.  I love heels, they make me just that teensy bit taller (which I need) and they look great when I stand still.  I do have the problem however, of looking like a bit of a moron when I try to walk in them.  Solution = amazing flats.


I found these lovely little brogues at Zomp (www.zomp.com.au) recently.  They're by a brand called Lilimill and they're lovely and buttery soft leather.  Very tempting indeed.  Although, I don't know how practical white shoes would be in rainy grubby Melbourne (and of course those are the ones I want).

If you want to find out more about the brand and where you might be able to fins them near you, head to www.lilimill.it.

I am a sucker for Arnsdorf OPTICKS

It's no secret that I'm a sucker for Arnsdorf, I've written about Jade's work before, but now it seems we are facing quite a significant problem. I have a particular passion for pattern and print.  I also happen to have a vast (and expanding) collection of pants and coats.  This poses the difficulty of me being massively obsessed by the amaaaaaaing trench and pant from the SS 10/11 Arnsdorf collection. And that lovely structured skirt ain't half bad either.

CRAP.  This obsession has to stop. I don't have any more money or room for this to continue.  Problem being, I also can't live without these lovely lovely pieces.  No really, I'll die.  I'd better get both then.

puppy love

No design here, no fancy lights interiors or fashion, just my pup Bella.

She's divine. 

That's all!

oooooh light pretties

Finding great ceiling lights has been a major pain in the A since we moved into the new place.  One of the first things we (or rather, I) did was to rip the old brass old-style lights with little glass details out of the ceiling and replaced them with the infinitely nicer looking but still not perfect 'Melodi' lamps (below).  Yes, they're made from plastic but they look great and are quite unnoticeable, letting the better parts of each room shine. Plus they were $14.99 each (!!!!!) and I was skint, so done deal.

Now however, it's time for an upgrade.  The hallway needs something just a little bit more special.  The furore lamp by German designer Lima De Lezando has put me in a bit of a spin.  I'm a sucker for any kind of rose or brass toned metal and I looooove these fluid shapes that make it look like they're growing out of the ceiling.  

Says the designer:

"The FURORE lamp consists of 7 differently formed steel-arms. Illuminating glass bodies are attached to the steel-arms. It is the perfect design object for gastronomy and hotels. With its gentle light FURORE creates a comfortable and warm atmosphere."

Well yes, gastronomy and hotels....and my hallway.  Thankyou Lima.

images from www.contemporist.com