BIRKENSTOCKS WITH EVERYTHING AT CASLAZUR SS14

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I’ve gone a bit mad lately with my sudden obsession with Birkenstocks. At first, it started out as the search for the best holiday shoe to take with me on my up and coming China trip, such search inevitably leading me to the Birkenstock. I must say I don’t understand this stigma with Birkenstocks being seen as daggy thongs or ‘Jesus slippers’. Far from thinking they’re daggy, I’d call them ‘elegant’, but not in a demure, feminine kind of way, but in the way that a mathematical formula is elegant – simple, effective, and so practical it’s beautiful. It’s the perfect shoe for the minimalist, which I am often on the cusp of being. Whatever your personal preferences, it’s that signature German design that demands at least a detached kind of respect. I was blown away by the slouchy chic CASLAZUR SS14 VA VA VOODOO lookbook and their exclusive use of Birkenstock Arizonas in the styling – it works so incredibly well, too well, like you’d never want to wear these outfits with any other shoes. The collection captures that quintessential Aussie cool (that’s talked about but only locals can truly understand), with edgy prints inspired by designer Cassie Snelgar’s African heritage.

Anthony Capon – a.concept at FASFEST Canberra 2013

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Perhaps my favourite collection at FASHFEST Canberra 2013, Anthony Capon presented a signature all black collection from his label, a.concept, consisting of 8 looks that traversed street and evening wear. The collection expertly exploits black with edgy layering, dramatic draping and texture, which was created with chunky black rope used as both embellishment and belting. The gowns were both edgy and classic, and I am completely infatuated with Anthony’s take on the moto jacket, which was reinvented with exaggerated collars and the addition of black chiffon. I want Every. Single. Piece. Read on for all the photos.

 

Cambridge Satchel review: Lovely, but impractical

Pin It Now! Possibly one of the most copied bag styles at the moment, I’ve been lusting over an original Cambridge Satchel Company Satchel for I don’t know how long, but I could never decide on a colour or size. When the limited edition pastel satchels were released, I felt the time was right. I chose lemon yellow as I thought it would be the most versatile colour, but I’m honestly wishing I had taken the lilac. In fact, judging by the fact that blue or pink were the first colours to sell out, maybe I should have picked one of those two!
As pretty as this bag is, after using this for a few weeks, I have to unfortunately conclude that this is an impractical bag.