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A Dingo Ate My Diamond
I’m wrapping up my 2011 blog posts for Leeloo with a report on a one-of-a-kind lightbox installation which is currently festooning the window at Alice Euphemia in Melbourne. The installation was created by Melbourne jewellery designer Lia Tabrah who’s the …
Ginny and Jude’s summer collection
Sydney label Ginny and Jude’s summer collection Paper Hearts adds a clothing line to its vast range of hand-made accessories, continuing to spin nostalgic daydreams for the modern gal. The word that comes to mind is charm: the kind I …
‘On The Road’ with Sanoii + Six
I remember quite fondly reading Jack Kerouac’s infamous 1957 novel On The Road, with all it’s crazed wide-eyed driving, drug fueled abandon and social ignominy. At the time it reminded me of the stories of my own fathers youth, and …
Olive and Orange
One of my fashion and design heroes, the Irish born, London-based, queen of the pattern Orla Kiely has an incredibly cute diffusion brand. Titled Olive and Orange (how cool is that?!) it features some affordable pieces with the Orla Kiely …
Clothes Line Saga
Quick lesson on running a fashion mecca – take one cool space (think nan’s lounge room), call on some equally cool labels (see Limedrop and sQ) and give it a cool name (Clothes Line Saga). But don’t be fooled. Just …
Lunatic’s Crowning Glories
Lunatic’s spring collection for Lady Petrova is the ultimate ode to rose-tinted hedonism and mythological beauty. In their pastel-hued glory, Brisbane-based designer Clare Eastgate’s floral crowns are at once unashamedly feminine and bold. They are the perfect statement piece for …
We Are Handsome
A couple of days prior to my recent overseas trip, I was in touch with a very nice lady regarding the possibility of using some images featuring pieces by the amazing swimwear label We Are Handsome to feature on the …
PeppermintMilk
It’s hard not to instantly fall in love with PeppermintMilk’s new Spring/Summer 2011-2012 collection. Oozing a 1940s and 1950s vintage charm, this collection makes you feel as if you’ve stepped into an episode of Mad Men. I have to resist …
Why who?
The first post from Soné from Polli, one of the newest guest bloggers to join Leeloo, who will be giving us a monthly fill of all things awesome and kiwi from across the pond (that’s New Zealand if you didn’t …
