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HAIRSPIRATION

Lady Chameleon — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:04:22 +0000

It’s my Bro’s 21st tomorrow night and I’m thinking about a finger wave. No, not what those weird old men do to you in pubs, a proper 1920′s finger wave. The theme is flappers and gangsters (how surprising – seems to be everyone’s fave these days). So I’m thinking a cross between Ange & Drew. But in my research I came upon an old fave. The Great Gatsby. Oh Robert Redford. I wasn’t even alive when you looked this young.

BACK ON THE FRONT COVER

Lady Chameleon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:05:18 +0000

Picked this up on Miss a la Playa. Love that chick.
Cover from from 1992 Vs March 2009. Hello sailor.

1992

2009

A MAGIC WORLD

Lady Chameleon — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:28:06 +0000

Tim Walker is a London Based fashion photographer who began working as a documentary and portrait photographer for various UK newspapers, eventually leading him to work for British Vogue, W and Harper’s Bazaar. Currently Walker shoots for W, Vanity Fair, British and Italian Vogue. Check out his spread from Vogue Italy Jan 2008. The model has one foot in the grave but the colours just jumped out of my chalk pastel set and remind me of fairy parties, art class and summer. Love it.

More? Check these out.

BELINDA ZOLLO

Lady Chameleon — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:01:09 +0000

Makeup Artistry is one of the most under rated, under publicised professions I know of. Or at least it was when I was growing up. Here’s an example of a Melbournite making it in NYC. Belinda Zollo’s worked with the likes of fashion photographers Paolo Roversi , David Sims and Bruce Weber. As well as Makeup Artists Lucia Pieroni and Stephane Marais.

VOGUE’S GRACE

Lady Chameleon — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:11:43 +0000

Any newspaper you flicked through on the weekend would have had a film review or article about The September Issue. Director R.J Cutler and his crew spent 8 months in and around the Vogue office in the shadow of Anna Wintour. Cutler didn’t go in with any particular M.O. just the intention of being a fly on the wall, providing an insight into the daily rigmarole of the office. Enter Grace Coddington, Vogue’s Creative Director.

After spending the first couple of months locked out of Grace’s world – Wintour insisted the camera crew go on a shoot with her. Much to Grace’s displeasure. She new she could do nothing about it so chose to embrace the opportunity. And so R.J. had his story. The continuous cheeky tug of war between two women on the same side. Result: Anna Wintour – fabulous editor at any cost. Grace – heart & soul, the storyteller. And if you don’t have a story you’ve got nothing to edit.

The preview only gives us a snippet of Grace. So I found more.

MAKE THE TRIP TO MIDI

Lady Chameleon — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:54:44 +0000

Hot hot hot. Local Lorne talent Jess Young has opened up Midi Boutique featured in this months Real Living Magazine. Photographed by the gorgeous Clare Plueckhahn from C.I. and styled by the savvy Holly Evans of Provisions fame, the photos ooze the relaxed attitude and style that Jess has cultivated with her favourite pieces from local fashion & homeware labels on Lorne’s main drag. Make it Summer. Let their be left over Christmas ham and fresh bread rolls on the beach for everyone. NOW!

Make sure you check it out next time you’re cruising The Great Ocean Road.

SOMETIMES

Lady Chameleon — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:07:14 +0000

It’s raining outside and the sun is shining in this photos. And sometimes . . .

ISSEY MIYAKE

Lady Chameleon — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:51:08 +0000

When I think of Issey Miyake I think of summer down at Lorne. Drinking rocket fuel on the foreshore. Nicotine, sweat, salt and L’eau D’Issey moisturising my hands. It wasn’t until I read this New York Post article (thanks Sue) that I found out that he’s a Hiroshima survivor. Have a read.

His clothes almost incorporate an atomic explosion of colour, texture and light and turn his horrific experience into a lesson of peace and harmony. The way the fabrics sit juxtaposed but perfectly in sync. And what makes me fall in love with Issey more, his is 80′s Pleats Please branding, posters and packaging. Serve me some sushi!

CK OBSESSION

Lady Chameleon — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:08:36 +0000

Ever since that Calvin Klein Billboard , BAM, hit me in the face I’ve been reminiscing about the simplicity of the original Calvin Klein ads. I miss them. Everything is so overdone these days. To really cut through it would have been better to get back to basics rather than shocking my Grandma with a threesome involving a 15 year old. So I went on a hunt. Look what I found.

I tried to find more of this campaign. Because I JUST ADORE it. But I could only track down Vincent Gallo & Kate Moss. Anyone know of any more?

These more modern ones take from the original ads. Which I just love. But, for some reason they just don’t have the same edge. They scream sex to me. The originals scream intensity. Except for Brooke Sheilds. That just screams BLUE LAGGOOOON.

What’s on Strummer?

Lady Chameleon — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:09:42 +0000

My blog-a-log as been down for a while. And I was meant to post this interview about a month and a half ago. But couldn’t due to cyberspace suction. So. I’m presuming that Weenie & Gina’s playlist has been updated. And they’ve had their Strummer drinks. But what hasn’t changed is how hot their range is. Gina and Edwina (AKA Weenie) met, fell in love and started designing sexy clothes together. Oh sorry. Not lesbian love. Fashion love. ‘We have a very similar aesthetic and both share a love of vintage clothing, music and art; we gave each other the confidence to just get started and go for it.’

They began by making a range available to family & friends and then in A/W 2009 they launched their first line titled ‘along the path and’. It’s available in store at Ourmishmash, Bracewell Penny Arcade (NSW), Violent Green, Meow Meow (QLD) and Emporia (WA). And ONLINE at The Grand Social. But now, down to business.

WHAT’S ON????

What’s on you right now?
I’m in front of sex and the city in my addidas trackies and ugg boots…. Prob not the best time to answer this Q!

What’s on the top of your love list?
Bill Gibbs fashion and fantasy book

What’s on your playlist at the moment?
Junior boys new album, Late of the Pier, FrYars, The Beatles is always on the play list!, Peter Bjorn and John, Bat for Lashes

What’s on your coat hanger for Sat night?
We are having our Strummer drinks for all of our friends, so I will definitely be wearing something from our new SS09/10 Collection.

What’s on your must have list for this winter?
hmmmmm, haven’t actually thought about it- I really really need a new bag- I am hoping to hunt down a big beautiful vintage leather bag.

What’s on the catwalks at the moment that will translate onto the streets?
Tapered trousers and pretty pretty blouses.

What’s on your mode of transport?
Nothing but a whole lot of dust- my poor car really needs a wash!

What’s on your wall?
Photos from the booth at Curtain House, sketches of our new range, tear sheets of shoots we LOVE, a painting from Bondi markets that I bought years and years ago.

What’s on your face?
Makeup. I use amazing base mineral make up, mascara and a little black liquid eyeliner.

What’s on your toast?
Vegemite and butter! No other spread comes close.