Author: mshadforth

The Temple Door

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I’m kind of in love with George Costanza. Yep I know, it’s probably a bit unexpected but I’m just putting it out there. Well George there’s no need to lose it anymore and scream..’ serenity now!’ have I found the place for you. On a day that I had no idea was a public holiday in a city lived in by millions I headed out to the Senso-ji temple in Asakusa. Amongst a sea of school kids, tourists and beautifully dressed local Japanese women there’s something peaceful and magic in the air. Next time you’re having a bad and you’re feeling the pressure like Georgie boy this is the place to be..

Transit

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Slashed filters of plaited leather, backpacks suspended through jackets harnessing the body and prints created from thermal imagery of the human body.. it’s no wonder Dion Lee has such a beautiful understanding of the female form. Dion’s latest AW 2013 collection ‘Transit’ is divine, I can’t wait to treat my contours to one of these pieces…

Western Australia

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You never know how beautiful you’re own backyard is sometimes right? Remember I went on a little trip to Western Australia not that long ago, well my adventures where part of the launch for a new e-commerce store Jasu, stocking some of my favourite Australian designers .. Josh Goot, Dion Lee, Ellery .. cue ‘sigh’. Amongst camel rides and poolside chillaxing I was lucky enough to road test some favourite pieces and was shot for the Jasu campaign along with some of my other favourite girls. A massive thank you to Brooke and the Jasu team for having me along with The PopUp Collective. If you haven’t already visited Jasu, don’t forget to check it out..

Come As You Are

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I’ve been so in love with this editorial since I saw it for the first time recently. I finally managed to find the images in a high enough resolution to share…

Hungry Like A Wolf

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Quilted bomber, shorts, jackets and skirts, I can’t get enough quilted goodness right now. I’ve selected some affordable favourites below..

1. Croc Quilted Bomber | 2. Quilted Patent Shorts | 3. Quilted Leather Rucksack | 4. Quilted Biker Jacket | 5.Quilted Pannel Skirt

Coralee

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Having a major girl crush on this be-freckled beauty, model Coralee McKay Sampson…

Tripping In Tokyo

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Konichiwa! Oh man, how did I get to this stage of my life without ever visiting Japan, the shopping is off the charts! Don’t come here with your man unless he doesn’t mind a bit of retail therapy himself or is happy to follow you around endlessly like a lost puppy in a shopping mall. Thanks to my amazing guide Mutsuko I’ve committed some serious shopping sins. First up .. ‘Celine’ (I’m blaming you) but hey you only live once..right?!

Dream Walkers

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A selection of inspirational work by some of my favourite creators right now..