Calla cameleon

I just stumbled upon these lovely designs from Paris-based, Canadian Calla Haynes. I was home from work with a cold today so read Vogue, which featured a small article on her new label Calla, (oh and watched Twilight for the second time in as many weeks... I'm hooked! Who's with me?) Haynes, who has worked at Rochas and Nina Ricci, defines her clothes as "coy and sexy" and I'd have to agree. I love the pastel colours, the patterns and the cuts of the trousers and bodices, and want the whole lot! So I'm moving on the weekend to a flat in Camden with my friend Joanna. It will be cool to explore a new corner of London although I'll miss my place in Highbury - I've been happy here. Oh well, life goes on I guess. Anyone got a van? x

Paris?

I was in Paris again on the weekend, this time to visit my dear friend Jade who moved there about a month ago, and celebrate her 25th birthday. I had such a wonderful time. I've been a bit miserable lately but the weekend really cheered me up, temporarily if not permanently, and I realised how much I'd been missing Jade. Anyway, it was my fifth time in Paris and I thought I knew it fairly well but Jade and her boyfriend Chris have got to know it like the back of their hands through trawling around searching for a flat. They're struggling, unfortunately.(I'm crossing my fingers for you guys!) So because I was with a local, well sort of, we explored loads of areas I hadn't before and stumbled across cool things like this flea market in Oberkampf. Jade snapped up a bargainous fur from the rack above. So now I'm thinking of moving to Paris? What do you reckon? Oui? x

Bloomin' heck

Perhaps it's because I am fed up to the back teeth with winter - I know, I know I had a month off in Australia but that was like an age ago now - but I am digging the bouquet of blooms splattered all over London label Erdem's S/S 2010 collection more and more as days pass. The floral patterns and uber feminine cuts are inducing Alice in Wonderland-esque day dreams at my desk. Come to think of it, my lovely friend Tan is having a mad hatters tea party in the not too distant future, for one of her many hen dos (bridezilla, ha, ha, just kidding!). So I've got the occasion now I just need the funding (I guess stealing is always an option?!) Actually, Tan would die for these dresses too as she is probably the girliest girl I know! x

She's a diva

This is my two-year old niece Eva being a diva on the dancefloor! x

Phillip Lim

When I was perusing the fabulous wares in The Corner Shop in Sydney, where I picked up my bargainous Vanessa Bruno dress, I had my first exposure to Phillip Lim's beautiful designs. I was drooling, my sister can vouch for it, but I sadly left empty-handed. Well, no Phillip Lim in my hands anyway. Here are a few looks from the resort 2010 collection for you to enjoy, showcased by women who appear to be standing on each others heads in some bizarre circus balancing act. Aren't I funny? x

Beware of the necklace

This is a bit cool I think? Could be dangerous though. x

Pretty woman

This is my darling friend Tess. I managed to get a couple of quick shots of her when we were having breaky at the Wild Fig back in Perth. She was a reluctant subject, which is just silly because she's so pretty! Tess moved over to London around the same time as me, summer 2006, but she's moved home now. She was a constant in my London life so it feels weird without her. I miss her loads! x