Author: mshadforth
The Art Of Precision
The Feeling is Neutral
Are you a creature of habit? I can admit that there are some things that I can’t stay away from…let’s see, Victoria Beckham’s youtube videos, hummus ice-cream and of course more to the point in this scenario, neutrals. That’s right friends, you might have noticed that my love of ice-cream has had an influence on…
The Art of Living : Gemma Ward
When you land in Tasmania the first thing that you notice is the landscape. Sweeping fields of long dry grass, fence lines flanked with hedges and tear dropped shaped conifers speckle the landscape .. you could almost be in the middle of Italy. However, Tasmania is not only famous for its majestic landscapes, it’s also…
The Gentlewoman
Kim and Kanye, Mary-Kate and Ashley, Netflix and chill. Just some of the iconic couples where it seems odd to even mention one without the other? Honestly, don’t even get me started on Ross and Rachel. When it comes to fashion we all know that some things just go together, but I dare you to…
Sunday Sanctuary: Vora Villa
I have always strongly believed that a picture can speak a thousand words. And when the location is Santorini, visual storytelling is fully justified. Having travelled to Santorini three years ago, it has to be one of my favourite destinations to date, and it is here we find this weeks Sunday Sanctuary, the Vora Villas.…
Prada Fall 19 Ready To Wear
Fashion and romance have always gone hand in hand, but when you think of the relationship between the two it usually brings to mind spring florals and wistful gowns… Not Frankenstein, Wednesday Addams and black lace. But it is here that we find Mrs Prada’s version of romance, a dark romance, set firmly in the…
Fendi 19 Ready To Wear
“The bond between Karl Lagerfeld and Fendi is fashion’s longest love story” Spoke Silvia Venturini Fendi of the 54 years spent together, a long-lasting love affair that would not only stand the test of time but also bring about some of the most iconic fashion moments of the past five decades. It’s the…
The Student
botanist – noun: a biologist specialising in the study of plants. I wonder if perhaps a plant ‘obsession’ could make me at least an honorary Botanist for a day or two. Having grown up on a farm I’ve always had a love for nature and wide open spaces, I’ve never met a plant I didn’t…
Max Mara Fall 2019 Ready To Wear
One of the main drawcards of Milan Fashion Week for me (of course apart from pasta related treats), has always been the thought of attending the Max Mara show. I have long been a fan and admirer of Max Mara and when I think about the most prized possessions in my closet, my Max Mara…
Trend: Pleated Skirt
There has been one thing over the years that has been a total OG wardrobe staple, that being the knee length pleated skirt. Recently the oversized men trousers or the black bike short has taken precedence, but not for long. I repeatedly find myself going back to the roomy comfort of fabric that…
Cloud Nine
There are statement bags, and then there are statements. I guess you could say that this particular piece enthusiastically ticks both of these boxes. Equal parts perfect design and fluffy cloud, this Maison Margiela piece of art, aptly titled the Glam Slam Bag, has been working its way into my mind since I first laid…