Before Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia rolled around I met with several Australian designers and labels to prepare outfits for fashion week and came up with concepts to mix and match apparel from local talents to represent Perth, WA at fashion week. I selected styles that were best for petite stature. I also had to focus on what would be comfortable for a 7AM-8PM day of shows. I certainly did not purchase the correct shoes to wear for fashion week and I came out with battle wounds - blisters, cuts and bruises to show for days of standing and walking to site for work. One woman had to point out to me that the back of my foot was bleeding (the first day of fashion week) I hadn't even noticed because my feet were already numb from grabbing trains, and taxis and running about the city. All in all it was a wonderful week - new friends were made, inspirational shows were had, and a relaxing week was very much needed after a successful several days of fashion week -- hence why I am just now getting to my posts on All Ze Details - these posts could very well qualify for throwback thursday. All joking aside, here is the info on what I wore on day 2 of fashion week. Day 2 was amazing and started off with an interview with designer Phoenix Keating in which the interview will be published soon in my fashion column, and will be posted on All Ze Details.
I really enjoyed wearing the talented designs of local Perth designers and Australian accessories. All Ze Details on the outfit are posted below. Links available to readily shop the look and to discover the websites and talents of the Aussie designers.
Sometimes it's nice to get out and explore the great unknown - to load up your weekender dresses and to get behind the wheel - out to the country. A beautiful escape can provide new piece of mind, a break from work and a de-stressed weekend. I'm talking about glamping - my favorite way to camp.
Light-weight maxis are at the top of my list for the weekend, and for glamping. This Wild Horses piece is both light-weight and chic, it was also easy to pack. The dress is from a local label in Perth, Wild Horses. Both the dress, and the label of the dress were both fitting for the occasion. Targetaccessories - Missoni chairs, and Missoni towels adorned our airstream for the weekend - and the fake patch of turf outside of our airstream were all perfect to kick off our shoes during glamping. My acoustic Baby Taylor came along - to play acoustic sets out in the wide open space.
Steph Audino bracelets were layered to create the look - with bright and fun colors to add to the Belle dress from Wild Horses. All from Perth, WA local designers.
Wild
Horses is a label based out of Fremantle - a suburb of the hip city, Perth. The
label is fun and fierce with prints that are perfect for spring and summer to
throw on for the beach, or weekend retreat. Meet Natalie Donovan, the designer of Wild Horses label; How she gets in the zone before she designs, her
favorite hot spots of Perth, and where she sees the label going in the next 5
years.
What’s
on your current playlist? What music gets you in the zone? I
love listening to Triple J on the
radio here in Perth, and anything with a good beat! Most of the time when I am
sewing, I love tuning into harmonious positive songs that make me feel good. I love listening to anything from Beatles to Radiohead.
What
is the inspiration behind your new range?
Summery brights, and fresh hues are expressed in
the print that make you feel like you are in the sunshine all day long! The
print was actually derived from aerial views of landscapes which my graphic
designer then transformed this inspiration into our own signature print. Using
the colors and shapes from the landscape scenery.
What celeb would you love to see your line worn on? Kate Moss or Kate Bosworth
What
is your favorite place to travel, that also inspires you?
Favorite place to travel so far
is Vancouver! So clean and healthy and everyone is super kind and friendly!
Beautiful scenery and mountains that you can climb and take in the fresh air!!
I love the fact they are very conscience about their well being and they are
very pro active in their every day lives! It's very inspirational.
Favorite
places to recommend for tourists to visit while in Perth?
Tourists should check out Bread in
Common for good food, South Beach for
a swim, and Little Creatures for a
beer.
What
is your favorite thing about being in Perth? Everyone is
supportive and super happy, and kind! It is easy to make friends. Amazing
weather and culture are great attributes to our city.
What
served as inspiration for you to become a designer? I
love to decorate and be creative in anyway possible. I love creating things
with my hands and I am a BIG daydreamer! I always wanted to create something
for someone to make them feel good about themselves.
Where
will White Horses be in 5 years, do you suppose?
Hopefully we will have our own flagship store, and existing stores in a few
Australian states and to show in Paris for their FW.
What celeb would you love to see your line on? Kate moss or Kate Bosworth
Where could yousee your newest collection being worn?
I definitely think our AW15 range
is very Parisian. Simple, chic, and black with structural lines, silhouettes
and fairly basic to incorporate into your own wardrobe. The collection is
luscious and high end. I could see the collection being worn in NYC or Milan.
The woman that I see wearing this collection is strong, fierce, and chic.
Someone who is confident and they knows what they want. As for my SS15 (Summer
Spring 2015) range I can definitely see that collection being worn in Los
Angeles, or resort wear by the sea, somewhere like the south of France. It’s
very bright, colorful, and super easy to slip on!
You are a mother now, how do you juggle being a designer and
mother? It's very hard finding a harmonious balance between
the kids family work and friends. I try to work later at night, while the kids
are asleep, or I filter work into my daily routine and take breaks to take the
kids to the to the playground – they have to burn some of their energy, as they
are both boys!
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