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Vestiaire Collective

By in Online Boutqiue, paris, Shopping 5 Comments

During Paris Fashion Week I caught up with the lovely team at Vestiaire Collective at their spacious head quarters. I had been speaking with Anna from their London office over a shared love of Celine (which they stock – although you gotta be quick – a Celine Boston sells within an hour) so I decided to swing by and see where the magic happens.

Basically it’s a luxury reseller site – similar to eBay – but carefully curated with no chance of counterfeit products. Before any product is uploaded to the site it will be verified and valued, and then sent to the authentication office for approval once it has been sold. Coming from little ol’ New Zealand where used luxury goods barely exist, this kind of site is almost a godsend. You can pick up designer pieces for less than retail, plus hunt down styles which never even made it online.

The amount of stock is almost incomprehensible, and all of it is so damn cool. Yes I did try on pretty much all of the above, and had I not already burned a whole in my pocket from months of travel, I definitely would have walked away with that floral Celine blazer. I figure if I sell a few things on Vestiaire, then I’m totally justified to make a purchase. Right?

Parlour X

By in Boutique, Shopping, Sydney 8 Comments


Parlour X is one of the few truly international fashion boutiques in Sydney, owned by the amazing Eva (whom I have shot before here); it’s one of those places were you find pieces you can nowhere else. Where you find a whole delicious rack of bohemian Isabel Marant alongside print-tastic Peter Pilotto and sexy Alaia.

It’s no secret that online shopping allows us to purchase whatever our heart desires from almost anywhere in the world, but it has to be said that traditional boutiques do offer tangible experience that cannot be emulated. There’s just something so special about walking in the door and stroking that new season Balenciaga I may not be able to afford, but want in my hot little hands nonetheless.

A good part of Parlour X’s allure is Eva. She has this bold, charismatic personality that draws you in and get’s you talking passionately about anything and everything. There’s a real fire in her heart and it rubs off on whoever is near. Eva’s wardrobe is ridiculously amazing, but it’s the way she wears it is what impresses me most. Stylish, but a true original.

Happy Lovers Day

By in Australia, Details, My place, Shopping 5 Comments

For all the lovers out there. I’m not so keen on the sappy, commercial idea behind Valentines Day, but I do think it’s nice to reflect on how special love is every now and then. And whether you have a significant other or you’re an independent soul, there’s no harm indulging in a bit of lingerie. This delicate Pleasure State bra is the perfect antidote for everyday life; uncomplicated and a little bit sexy. Happy Valentines!

The Statement Shirt

By in Australia, My place, Shopping, Sydney 10 Comments

There’s nothing better than a good shirt. So simple, tailored and easy to wear. It’s not really my usual style, but I just love the clean lines and delicate fabric. And there’s something very Celine about the geometric shapes which I definitely don’t mind either. I’m sure I wax lyrical about the perfect shirt all the time, but you can never get too much of a good thing. Plus, these two are a little bit different. I picked them up at a nameless boutique overseas last year, and even though it seemed excessive at the time, I’m glad I brought them both. I generally play it pretty safe with my wardrobe, so it’s fun to mix it up every now and then. Even it is just with a two-tone shirt.

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