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I am a trained contemporary dancer, jewelery designer, photographer and the editor of www.anyonegirl.com. French blood, New Zealand raised and based. www.anyonegirl.com
Adam and I spent the last week on ' holiday ' in Sydney and Melbourne. Australia is close, and cheap to fly to for us here in New Zealand, which was in our favour as we didn't have enough time to go crazy. On our roaming adventures we found some amazing stores, great people and inspiring products.
One of which I became slightly obsessed with and am kicking myself I didn't pick one up while I was there. It is a silver effigy of the thorn apple fruit each filled with an intensely fragranced votive sized thorn apple candle made by D.L. & Co. This is one of the most beautifully crafted objects I have seen in a while. It was displayed at a store called Assin which was also great for getting that swipe line on the visa going! One of the best brand selections in the world and the staff were exceptionally good.
Have a look at D.L. & Co.'s website here as the rest of their products (the flora collection) are just as beautiful. Enjoy x
Derek Henderson is one of those kiwis that gets tired of digging for worms everyday and sets off to find out what new and exciting insects the world has to offer him. He has become an internationally respected photographer known mostly for his work in fashion magazines such as Arena Homme Plus, ID, and Vogue and has recently moved from London to Bondi beach in Sydney with his family.
His previous corporate work with huge companies like Coca Cola and Levis, numerous exhibitions and having published two books, 'The Terrible Boredom of Paradise' and most recently 'I Go Down To The River To Pray', are just not enough for this kiwi. He is currently working with directors from Sydney Theatre Company, Cate Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton, on a publicity campaign, and is about to shoot the summer campaign for Country Road and a worldwide campaign for 42 below Vodka....phew!
Read more and see his photographs here at anyonegirl.com
They are brilliant. Crisp, and sensitive the photographs hold a moment in time be it with the sensitivity to light or the capturing of ones mood. They are rich in kiwi and I am proud to say, just beautiful.
We have the International Film Festival here in Auckland at the moment which always showcases some of the most amazing films from different eras, different genres and from different parts of the world. A visual treat.
Last weekend we went to see the film 'Gonzo: The life and works of Hunter S.Thompson'. A controversial writer who throughout his career broke new literary and journalistic ground. His idealism and sense of the world around him enabled him to see the world in a clear and pragmatic way, quite possibly a group of skills best used in a written sense.
I think because of the time that he was in a position to touch his audience, this saw him grow an intense interest in politics and the evolution of the political climate and its pending movements. It made me wonder if his career had developed though out a different time in history what sort of mischief he may have got up to. Even more interesting is the the thought of what he would have made of todays situation. A man who lived and breathed America, it seemed as though the upcoming world issues at the time were heavily involved in his choice to leave the world. But made me wonder what sort of impact he may have had today to the extent that I ask myself could he have played a role in taming todays ongoing disastrous happenings.
Long live the words of Hunter S.Thompson, hopefully we can all take something from what he has said and allow his thoughts to impact on the way we see the world today.
Heres their latest poster for their next gig in Auckland at the ever loved D.O.C bar....
See you there!
Adam and I recently became engaged! After he convinced me that we SHOULD go out for 'dinner' and catching me in my undies in the middle of getting 'pretty dressed up' he asked me if I would accept. YES. I now have the privelage to wear his great grandmothers engagement ring..its just lovely.
anyway....enough of the dovies.
My next lil research project is THE dress.. I have had a million different ideas, first I wanted a traditional spanish dress, red et all... then i went no no I need full blown wedding dress.. french lace and organza dip dye.... THEN I found Manuel Mota.
He is a spanish designer who makes amazing bridal wear. You just have to check these dresses out..
Check out a peek photo of the 26 page spread of Naomi Campbell in the latest V Magazine shot by Mario Sorrenti and styled by Jane How, Campbell is adorned in the most far out shapes and art pieces of the season. Pages of Naomi on the subway in Lanvin, crossing the high line in Balenciaga, and walking down a bustling Midtown street in Viktor & Rolf, among many more... I cant wait to see the full editorial, as I just can;t stop looking at that jacket!! It kind of reminds me of something that Kanye would wear in his next NYC music Video!!?
Its a collectors mag for sure. On Newsstands July 15th.
By now you are all very familiar with Sony's latest advert Sony Foam City. A ground breaking advert, as always by Sony, which is playful and genius. It has just occured to me that the big idea behind the foam city may have have been inspired by 60's director Peter Sellers movie, 'The Party'?
Here are scenes from both below.
'The Party', filmed in 1968 is visually full of life, colour, comedy and of course...party. This may, or may not have been the same inspiration behind the Sony campain, certainly fits.?
There is a new site around called ilikemystyle.net which holds room for a community to share their personal street shots. Be it the next Linlee Allen or your nextdoor neighbour playing around with their new Leica, the site is worth a look through.
Heres one of my favourite recent street shots taken by the master himself, thesatorialist. I love the simplicity and light in this photo. He does a wonderful job of capturing the strength behind each of his chosen ones, which is apparent here.
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