Monthly Archives: May 2011

vintage

Posted on 31 May 2011 by Kate

Move over, Scott Schuman (AKA The Sartorialist), two can play the vintage photo game. Here’s a couple of my grandmother from back in the day. My mum tells me she may have tinted the swimsuit photograph herself (Nanna’s the one … Continue reading →

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simply vegemite

Posted on 30 May 2011 by Kate

Ok, thats a bit of a falsehood. This post is also about wholewheat toast and half an avocado. I took these photos of my favourite breakfast a while back in homage to a fantastic blog called Simply Breakfast.

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pub lunch

Posted on 29 May 2011 by Kate

I’m in a bit of a mood because it’s the Sunday of a glorious long weekend and I I haven’t stopped working yet. Although I’m enjoying the writing (novel and otherwise), photographing, and styling malarkies, I do wish for the return … Continue reading →

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take it to the maxx

Posted on 28 May 2011 by Kate

Another day, another pun. As you may have guessed, this post is all about TK Maxx. I went along to their press day earlier this week where I was reminded of what a great job they do in sourcing pieces from … Continue reading →

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nobody to love

Posted on 27 May 2011 by Kate

I’m so happy! My friend and compatriot Donna Ida has collaborated with Nobody – my most favourite of denim designers from Down Under – to produce a capsule collection for her eponymous UK boutiques and online store. I’ve been a fan … Continue reading →

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hello, anna? can you hear me?

Posted on 26 May 2011 by Kate

If you’re a regular visitor, you know that I’m always up for a bit of kook and quirk, which is why, when I came across Maggie Angus Jewellery, I gave a little piece of my heart to its founder and … Continue reading →

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what’s next?

Posted on 25 May 2011 by Kate

Apologies for that silly, pun-tastic headline – I couldn’t help myself. I’ve just come back from the Next Autumn/Winter 2011 press preview, and all I can say is ‘thank you’ to the High Street retailer for coming up with a … Continue reading →

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cutting to the chase

Posted on 24 May 2011 by Kate

Without further adieu, four of my Fashion Press Week favourite finds were Yan To, Viking Wong, Buba and Linnie McLarty. I’m aiming to feature them all on here at some point soon, but first I thought I’d share some of … Continue reading →

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bottoms, boobies and blushing

Posted on 20 May 2011 by Kate

Yesterday’s Ann (with no ‘e’) Summers’ AW11 press day was a delight to behold. Romantic. Sexy. Sassy. Scary. You name it. This purveyor of gorgeous undergarments, ahem, etc – from skimpy bits and pieces aimed to titillate to a number … Continue reading →

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on fire

Posted on 19 May 2011 by Kate

I had one of those slam-hand-against-forehead-why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moments when I came across Foster Huntington and his new blog The Burning House. The premise is so simple it hurts. If your house was burning, what would you take with you? Fellow blogger Rohan … Continue reading →

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