Tea is for Tuesday.

I don’t know about you but tea-breaks throughout the day keep me going. It’s an excuse to leave your desk, a chance to think about the article you’ve just written, a moment away from your phone, an opportunity for goss in the kitchen or just because you feel like a tea.

Check out the tea cups by Lucas and Hayley from their new project The Manicule . Or feast your eyes on their Tea posters (and others) at Keep Calm Gallery another of their ideas that celebrates the beauty of tea.

Make sure you take a peek at their other products, they have some simply divine tea towels which make thoughtful housewarming presents.

Fashion intelligence.

I don’t know if many of you get The Australian at home, but if you don’t you should because the Media section is a good read. For those of you that don't, I’ve scanned and posted the article ‘Fashion measures up in the mainstream’ for your reading pleasure.

The article looks at fashion as more than just clothes it talks about ‘the crossover of musicians and celebrities that are wearing certain designers’ and briefly touches on the online world mentioning ‘new blogs and websites being delivered faster than Chanel knock offs’.

Have a read.


Although we are inspired by celebrities snapped by the paparazzi dressed in their daily designer do-ups in the likes of Famous and Grazia , it is in my opinion that the trend of street style inspiration that we see heavily online is the next step when it comes to fashion fodder.

Celebrity fashion has become much more accessible with local designers and High Street stores knocking of haute couture creations, but I believe it’s the local twist and the vibe of the city which can only be captured on the streets that really inspires trends. Even designers talk about hitting the pavement to find thread for thought.

Although ‘Vox Pop’ and ‘How To’ sections of mags try and cover this angle, sometimes I feel like they have gone to different departments within their offices and picked a few good looking chicks to feature.

When it comes to style inspiration and keeping ahead of the pack there’s nothing that beats a bit of people watching. I hope, and predict, that in the future we see more of what we’re seeing from the likes of The Sartorialist and Stil in Berlin in the mainstream mags. Because, when it comes to style they should definitely have their finger on the pulse or in my opinion predict when the heartrate is about to rise.

Thanks to The Sartorialist and Stil in Berlin for the pics.

Cats, Hawks & Frogskins

Tomorrow is the big GF, Cats vs. Hawks. GO HAWKS. And when it comes to celebrating during the day there’s nothing that helps the eye makeup more than a pair of impenetrable sunnies.



Before Catfish Arnettes and Oakley Eyejackets there were Frogskins. And given the last time the Cats and the Hawks met in a Granny was in ’89 when the originals were being worn, it’s entirely appropriate that these babies are back.


Available in a range of different colours, some limited some not, these goggles have reflective lenses which are essential for a midday bevvie.

Much hardier and much cheaper than the Ray Ban Wayfarers these guys are available in a range of exclusive colours. I just checked the Oakley store in Melbourne CBD and they have a range of styles including red and the sexy dalmatian print.

Oakley get a new colour every month so keep your eyes peeled for the speccy editions.
If Frogskins aren’t your style just invest in something reflective. It makes your red lipstick look HOT.

Scarf Extra

To follow up on my scarf post from last Friday Who What wear posted this video yesterday. I nice little snapshot of the celebrity scarf-ism. Enjoy.

The Brown and Low.

As I didn’t catch the red carpet part of the Brownlow last night The Age fashion slideshow has provided me with much entertainment this morning. Apart from the obvious tanning disasters, hair fuck-ups and plunging-we-can-see-your-pubic-hair-neck-lines I noticed a rather large change in the ol’ Twigley.

Plastic fantastic. She’s either had a collagen top up yesterday morning or borrowed Bert Newtons Makeup artist. Whatever she’s done you don’t need the above before and after photos to notice the massive difference.

In my opinion she’s dropped her title as Queen B and been replaced by the new darling of WAG glamour – Lauren Phillips.


Not only do said lovely and Gary Ablett Jnr look completely in love but she’s nailed the Brownlow dress two years running. The lavender gown from last year and the red from last night. If there was a vote count for ripping up the red carpet, she’d have mine.

Thanks to The Age for the pics.

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Tanning Bliss.

Given the weather outside I thought this was rather fitting.

Getting a fake tan on a rainy day can be a recipe for disaster. The trip from salon to car post-spray can make or break your tan consistency. When it starts raining you start running, and so does your tan.

So, Cody has come to our rescue with Bliss, a portable spray tan service.

Woot woot.

No more underwear lines or random streaks from god knows what. You can wander round naked in the comfort of your own home until your professional spray tan dries.

FABULOUS.

Achoo. Bless you. Handkerchief. Scarf.

Melbourne is in weather purgatory. And until it sorts out which way it’s going the traditional silk scarf or kerchief is the perfect way to combat all climates and fashion emergencies.

There is nothing as timeless as a Hermes silk scarf or a piece of similar vintage.

However, no matter what’s warming your neck, Hermes or a fashion fix from Sportygirl, a new knot can never go astray.

I picked up a few of the above weapons from a fabulous site that details EVERY scarf knot that you could possibly imagine. Fabulous.

Thanks to Texer Silk for the incredible hand drawn images. Make sure you check it out for MORE amazing knots and ways to wear your scarves.

Enjoy.

Click the image to take a closer look at the instructions.

Lapping up the red lips.

In the past I have often wondered where peoples lips have gone. Covered in bronzer, nude lipstick and sometimes even cover-up, lips have been doing a disappearing act. Not anymore.

Being a big fan of natural coloured lips with a touch of gloss I’ve never really got stuck into red lipstick. Apart from raiding Mums collection for the odd dress up party. But, on the weekend I found myself reaching for her collection of paint with no particular costume in mind.

And my advice to you is to get on board. Red lipstick is to summer what the leather jacket was to winter. A wardrobe staple. It goes with anything.

But what it doesn’t go with is a white face. No china dolls this season. Sunkissed skin is a must to pull of this look.



Images thanks to People and Primped.

It's written in the stars.

If you haven’t already read what lies ahead for the month of September. Do so immediately.

Susan Miller rocks my world.

Give us a wave.

With spring comes the need for change.

It involves lots of shopping, shopping for a new man, a new job, a new wardrobe, new digs – you name it. But most importantly at this time of year people are out to buy a new hairdo.

Blondes get blonder while brunettes go darker. And others are asking themselves what it’s like living on the other side of the fence, long or short, dark or light.

But my advice is if you don’t look like Agyness Deyn, DON’T CHOP YOUR HAIR OFF. For Gods sake. No ones actually going to tell you if it looks bad. You’ll just have to live with it.

Besides, my tip for this spring/summer is long luscious locks with a natural wave.



Who What Wear show us how its done.

White Suede

I’m excited.

Now I don’t have to trek around to a variety of stockists in search of my favourite White Suede pieces. I can just head to the new store on Chaps. Woot woot!

My must-have of this seasons collection is this ‘Cross Stitch silk 70's’ blouse.



Head down to 232 Chapel Street Prahran and feast your pretty eyes on Jacqui’s floaty collection.

Click here to see more of her collection online.

Leather to look out for.

As the streets wave goodbye to flannelette shirts under sexy leather jackets, chilly spring evenings say hello to flowing dresses dirtied with even sexier sorts.

For more info on this Melbourne duo visit Amanda & Amanda online or email them on info@amandaandamanda.com.

Timeless.

Lady Chameleon is open.

There’s nothing like a glossy mag to brighten up your day. Fashion tips, great buys, star stalking, and most importantly your horoscope.

Unfortunately for us working girls, kicking back with a Grazia, Famous, or Frankie during work hours is just not on.

There’s truly nothing that can replace the feeling that comes with opening the first page of your favourite glossy (or matt) magazine. But, there is something that can sate your hunger. A blog. This blog. Lady Chameleon.

Tune in for almost-daily snippets on local and international brands and trends. Subscribe to the feed and have it shoot straight to your inbox. You'll look like you’re diligently checking your email, rather than wasting time surfing the web.

Otherwise just check in every few days for a little something that will keep you going ‘til the weekend.

Enjoy.

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Thanks to k.james for the image.