Thursday 29 September 2011

NOTEBOOK

TRELISE COOPER. Infatuation.

The skirt and I met yesterday at David Jones, I have already been back to visit her. She also comes in a dress and pant version, but I feel like the skirt is for me. Do I commit myself and make her mine?? 

Tuesday 27 September 2011

GOLD MINE

DID IT ALL START WITH COMME DE GARCON FALL 2011? According to Tim Blanks in his style.com review, Rei Kawakubu stated that "gold is the new colour". 


However it started, gold leaf has been prevalent at the Spring/Summer 2012 shows. Seen at Fendi on the eyelids and eyebrows, it just looks SO FUN. 


Perhaps more wearable, if gold leaf can be at all wearable, is the Topshop Unique gold leaf hair. I definitely want to try this, I think I will have to pop into Eckersley's in the near future. 


On another note, I am so in love with Charlotte Free's pink hair

photo source: style.com (last photo unknown)

Monday 26 September 2011

FLORAL DELIGHT

POPPIES. Get your Granny's silverware collection out of the cupboard and start putting it to use!


I love playing around with different ways of displaying flowers, these poppies are arranged in an antique silver mug that we have. I bought them late yesterday afternoon at the South Melbourne market, they were looking extremely droopy so I was afraid they might shrivel up and die, but this morning I was pleasantly surprised by these gorgeous blooms.  

Thursday 22 September 2011

PATTERN

CALVIN KLEIN SPRING 2012. Francisco Costa has created what every girl is looking for: effortlessness (or the appearance of effortlessness).
Everyone wants to look gorgeous, but not like they tried. From the soft and feminine slipdresses to the natural hair and makeup, he has produced a delightful, ethereal collection. I want to be the character he has created.


collage by me. 
images from style.com

REINVENTION

THE FOCUS HAS BEEN ON INTERIORS AT STYLE PONY. I am changing direction slightly by including ALL aspects of style and design that appeal to me


I also hope to include interviews with people that inspire me,  I admire, or I simply want to know more about. 


This site is...
A journey of style. 
A place to create. 



Sunday 11 September 2011

INTERIORS

INSIDE, INSIDE OUT. A New York warehouse conversion? No, the home of fashion designers Nick and Jenny Clegg is actually a new build in Auckland, New Zealand. 


Like my previous post, this house has dark base colours mixed with lots of brights. Unlike the previous post, three kids live here and they are encouraged to draw on the walls...


Obviously the home is full to the brim with creativity, but I particulary like the print (above) customised with a fluro orange cloud-creature and the wooden crates used to organise things (above and below). 


I am really considering a dark charcoal paint colour in our bedroom (like the photo above). I was concerned it may be a bit depressing, but I think I have come to the conclusion that it is comforting and restful. We have enough natural light that it wouldn't feel like we were underground or something. 

xK


These photos are of Inside Out May/June 2011. 
The magazine is resting on a Missoni Home ottoman. 

Saturday 10 September 2011

INTERIORS

ATELIER ABIGAIL AHERN. What a fantastic name for a design company! I LOVE alliteration. 

This is the home of Abigail Ahern, of AAA, as photographed by Todd Selby. I regularly check The Selby to see what kinds of inspiring spaces have been documented. However, I was particulary drawn to this space because of the DARK colours, which I have never had the guts to use in a dramatic way.



You can see that the dark colours used together with bright accessories, creates a seductive and soothing space. Abigail sums it up perfectly on her blog.."Once you cross over (to the dark side that is) life just seems a little more enchanting. Furniture, accessories pop out and almost tantalise."

She says of the chandelier in her seriously delightful bathroom.. "Yes it's hung way too low and I bang my head constantly when getting out of the bath (who cares), but it adds an element of whimsy."...Love her dedication! And of course, I had to include a photo of her cute puppy. 

More photos at The Selby
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