Gallerie L'Orientaliste.

So darling Sarah has a darling mum who happens to have a darling Melbourne shop.  Venturing through the doors is like entering an old-world treasure trove, full of history; Gallerie L'Orientaliste specialises in ethnographic jewellery and antiquities. 

She is opening a special exhibition of her latest designs and creations this weekend - Saturday 10 August and Sunday 11 August between 11am and 5pm.  

Gallerie L'Orientaliste 

495 Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy VIC 3065

Ph: 03 9489 9473

http://gallerielorientaliste.com

Lou for Vanessa.

Ah, how on Earth have I not seen this before now?

Romance was Born + Marvel Comics.

Oh, maaaaaaaan.

Some of my favourite looks from my stupidly-talented mates' label, Romance was Born, who opened Australian Fashion Week a couple of days ago. This collection was a collaboration with Marvel Comics.

They continue to blow my mind, every single year. Beyond awesome. Kapow!

(pics via Vogue)

Wrist Worms.

I'm all about winter clothes at the moment. Although I've *clearly* been chasing the last rays of summer, I'm also looking forward to wearing red lipstick in the rain and carrying my gorgeous black+white striped umbrella around Melbourne-town.

So, I've commissioned my stupidly talented, fashion designer cousin to make me a Little Red Riding Hood style cape and some new man-style-lady-clothes including a super waistcoat.

And now, I want some wrist worms made by German artist Sandra Juto. Aren't they awesome? Also check out Sandra's blog, it's beyond lovely.

Mixed Prints.

Ooooo I love this look. Mixed prints all the way baby.
(via The Sartoralist)

Goodnight, sweetheart.

OOooooooooohh.

So, up in Australia's north, friends and fashion design graduates Betony and Kelly have created ALAS (all light all shadow) sleepwear. And their stuff is utterly gorgeous. Let's face it, swoon-worthy PJs don't spring out of your top drawer too often do they?

ALAS's products are made from 100% organic Indian cotton and they girls have clearly jumped through many sustainability/Fairtrade/organic hoops before bringing the jarmies to our bedrooms. Read about their philosophies in that vein here.

To buy their beautiful sleepwear visit their online store here and for more info visit www.alasthelabel.com

Sweet dreams.

Ulyana Sergeenko.

Talk about bursting onto the scene. Russian fashion designer Ulyana Sergeenko has just released her first collection, Fall-Winter 11/12.

It's as though Little Red Riding Hood went all Vogue on herself and stumbled into a couture forest. Ridiculously amazing. She will be huge in no time, I have no doubt.

You can also view the show here.

I want ALL of it.

Lou Doillon.

Icon in her own right. Can someone please bring her to Australia?
(source loudoillon.tumblr.com)

Jessica Stam.

Oooooo...love this.
(image via design love fest)

Romance was Born.

Eeeeee guess what arrived in my mailbox today?! My newest fashion-y treats from mavericks Romance was Born. Too, too, too amazing.

PS. whenever I use the word 'maverick' I always think of Sarah Palin. Is it too name-drop-py to say I met her once? She had painted toenails with little pictures - you know the serious-effort ones like palm trees etc? Mmmhmmm...it was very very strange.

Erin Wasson.

Always. 

Isson Eyewear.

If these pics are anything to go by, this coming spring/summer collection from Aussie eyewear brand, Isson, is due to be its best yet.

I absolutely love the colourful shades in the second pic (and the too-gorgeous pug of course!)

Bring on spring...

Favourite Francoise Hardy.

Every day is a Francoise Hardy day.

Violet & I.

In Australia, Sydney rules the fashion roost. A vast majority of the designers, PRs, sales agents and the major retail fashion week call Australia's pseudo-capital home. But down south, a young Melbourne designer named Anna Linklater has been quietly toiling away, making such beautiful garments that are so feminine and unique.

Anna's label is Violet & I and, I must say, I think more than a few garments will be making their way into my wardrobe this Spring/Summer.

AND...if you 'like' Violet & I on Facebook you'll also have the chance to score some serious sample bargains.

the sartorialist.

This video has been pinging all around the web...it is beautiful. 

Doesn't it just make you want to sling your camera around your neck and go exploring?