[Street Style Trends] SS14 RTW

So as most of you know the Spring/Summer 2014 ready-to-wear collections have been hitting the catwalks of New York, Milan, London and Paris (which you can see in an upcoming post!). I'm just as excited and interested about what's happening on the streets before and after the shows as the shows themselves. It's when you get to see individuals creating their own runway in their own style. As usual there are a few trends that pop up on the streets, this post highlights 3 of them- "Plaid", "Overalls" and "Simplicity". Some are even nailing to two trends at once! I've also added a few extra unique looks that grabbed my attention.

Plaid

On Top

Over and Out

On the Hip

Head to Toe

Overalls

Simplicity

All Blacks

Jeans Day

White Out

Mixing Trends

 A Little Extra

Love

The Satchel

xxx

images via: Collage Vintage, Fashionising.com, Style.com, Vogue.com, Haper's Bazaar

PART II: Perth Fashion Festival 2012 {Day 3-5}

So here is PART II of the amazing week that was Perth Fashion Festival 2012! I was so impressed with the calibre and innovation of the WA designers and retailers that presented at this years events. 

Part II includes WA Designer Collections, Student Runway and Ae'lkemi.

See PART I, it includes Official Program Launch, VIP Opening Night: One Fell Swoop, Myer Fashion Luncheon, Garth Cook, Kim Barton and Steph Audino. 

PART III {An Evening with Flannel}
 PART IIII {Giving Back is the New Black}

WA DESIGNER COLLECTIONS

@ FASHION PARAMOUNT, THE MUSEUM OF WA - 21ST SEPTEMBER

The WA Designer Collections show certainly put the spotlight on the future fashion leaders of WA presenting up-and-coming labels such as On a Whim, Martini + Coz, Betty Tran and Wild Horses. 

Designers presenting at WADC included: Alushia Sanchia, Ange Lang, Anna Excell, Betty Tran, Catini Designs, Little Gracie, Martini + Coz, Monster Alphabets, Neleh & Heath, On a Whim, Peppermint Milk, Tindale and Wild Horses. What a line up!!!!!

STUDENT RUNWAY

@ FASHION PARAMOUNT, THE MUSEUM OF WA - 22ND SEPTEMBER

Nothing was left out at the Student Runway show with head to toe attention to detail making a statement on the runway!

AE'LKEMI

@ FASHION PARAMOUNT, THE MUSEUM OF WA - 22ND SEPTEMBER

Ae'lkemi presented his Spring Summer 12/13 collection entitled Lumière to a captivated audience on the last night of the catwalk parades at Fashion Paramount. Designer Alvin Fernandez sent glamazons down the runway with a fierce look in their eyes framed by gold foiled brows. Showcasing his signature one-shouldered gowns and beautiful prints, Alvin also incorporated new wetsuit-like fabrics, sporty silhouettes and floor-length sheer lace gowns.

 

 

 

See PART I, PART III & PART IIII
Extra images on The Satchel's FACEBOOK page!
All photos by me!

DIY: Photo Frame Wall

After taking over 7000+ images on my camera and phone on my trip to the USA and Canada earlier this year I have finally got around to creating my photo frame wall with some of my favourite shots. It's was so nice to see some of the thousands of photos printed out. 

(Check out some of my photos here: NYC, Chicago, the Goodies, Instagram happy snaps, Vancouver, Whistler, Seattle, San Francisco, San Francisco 2, San Francisco 3)

Here is how I did it...

 1. Print a selection of your favourite photos in different sizes and collect frames of varying styles and sizes.

I decided to collect a variety on black frames with off white matt boards. The majority of the images I printed were 5x7", a few 4x6" and a couple of 8x10". It does depend on your space and the frames you find, so a good idea would be to start collecting frames at the same time your deciding on photo selection. Make sure you choose a variation of landscape and portrait images for your frames.

2. Choose a frame for each of your photos.

I found it was easier to print out more photos than I needed and play around with choices for the frames. I still had to print out a couple of extra photos in a specific size or orientation.

3. Put your photos in your frames.

Careful of fingerprints! 

4. Play around with the arrangement of your frames. 

Lay out your frames on a large table or floor space with your maximum length and height of the space you have to work within. I tried lots of different lay outs taking photos along the way. 

5. Hang your frames!

Although I had experimented with different lay outs it wasn't until I started hanging the frames that I really decided on the final arrangement.

The finished product:

There are so many creative ways of displaying photos and art in your own space. 

Here is some inspiration to get you started...

ALL IN ONE

 BLACK AND WHITE

  

LEAN TO

 FREESTYLE

ALL OVER

FRAMELESS 

Would love to see your photo wall!