Walker Resort

Karen Walker's Resort collection is the perfect remedy for the current dreary and dull weather that we seem to be endlessly enduring in Sydney. The cool shades of baby blue, peach and cream have me dreaming of summer bliss. Walker's signature tailoring and quirky prints are back and who isn't glad about that?!

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DAVID BAILEY

David Bailey is undeniably one of the greatest photographers of our time and easily one of my favourites. I love his simple, timeless approach to photographs and his unique style that has captured some of the most iconic portraits of the last 50 years.

Some of my all time favourite shots are from his "Box of Pin Ups" series which contain some of the most powerful, candid images of the true icons of the 1960's fashion, music and pop culture scene - So iconic and rare, original sets of the photographs have sold for over £20 000.

Jean Shrimpton

Michael Cane

Andy Warhol

John and Paul

Mick Jagger

Jane Birkin

Blow Up is one of my favourite movies and as the main character is based on Bailey and his eccentric personality and reputation, I thought I'd include the poster, which I love.

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ALPHA BABY

Melbourne based label Alpha 60 draws its name from cinema legend Jean-Luc Goddard's film Alphaville, and while that's pretty much enough reason for me to love it, they also make some killer shoes and have a very fresh take on some classic styles in their clothing range as well. 

The newest drop of their winter collection has recently hit the stores (The Galeries and Oxford street) and I've been eyeing the Ayaka shoes off for months and the newest colours just make them even better and more irresistable!

I love walking into the Galeries Victoria store in Sydney, with the disturbingly awesome doll head light display and their rad collection of jewellery. its a very unique and welcome addition to the inner sydney shop scene in my book!

DRESS UP

Stephanie Downey is one of my favourite Aussie designers and I think people like herself are very much an inspiration for those working hard to keep amazing Australian fashion unique, vibrant and exciting!

Her label Dress Up Clothing has such a fantastic, simple aesthetic and although the Winter 13 look book isn't new, I'm still as obsessed with the styling and the clothes themselves as when I first saw it. 

The colour palette and silhouettes are things my fashion dreams are made of. 

Buy Dress Up online or in selected boutiques nationally.

OUTSIDERS

Band of Outsiders Resort 14 collection.

No one does boy for girl quite like Scott Sternberg and his latest resort line is no exception. Right down to the men style loafers, the collection brings classic, simple femininity and teams it with masculine elements - a signature aesthetic. 

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E R D E M

Erdem Moralioglu is one of my all time favourite designers and his retro holiday inspired resort 14 collection has not changed my mind. In fact its made me want to get a job in finance or coal mining just so I can actually own some of the these pieces. 

The prints.

The embellished leather.

The loafers.

YES PLEASE! It's one of my favourite collections ever!

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G I R L &

Lauren Davidson and Simon De Graaf from Bondi always shared a love of travel, cooking and the home and wanted to share that passion with the world through their online boutique, Girl and Graff.

Having always had an eye for creative concepts and quality craftsmanship, the couple have just opened a retail store/showroom to complement their online success in Bondi, to house their collections.

Girl and Graff stock some amazing, unique brands and the pieces below are all from the collection they have online and now in store.