A Morning with MARC

Can’t think of anything better than to wake up to a conversation with Marc Jacobs? Neither could I, hence my reasoning for tuning into livestream.com to eavesdrop on Fern Mallis interviewing the prince of fashion. Thursday’s interview recapped Jacob’s major accomplishments and struggles, as well as his current state of mind and where the genius is headed in the near future.
The interview is now available to watch at livestrem.com, so instead of recapping the conversation I thought I'd share a number of things that I most fascinated about Mr Jacobs when listening :

1. Number one selling perfume, Daisy was named after his dog. 
2. Marc has been trying to develop a fragrance for Louis Vuitton since he was employed for the company, but the brand refuses to sell to duty free stores.
3. Admits that as much as he loves designing costumes, he will never work with dancers again.
4. Loves costume parties, the bigger and more extravagant a costume the better.
5. Is addicted to smoking, trying to quit several times the longest he has lasted is 7 months.
6. After dealing with some pretty heavy substance abuse problems, he admits that it was mainly nutrition that got him back on track.
7. Openly says how he is till self-conscious about the way he looks.
8. Thinks, ‘Tom Ford is a heart throb.’
9. Has dressed the one and only Miss Piggy. 
10. Quoted, ‘when I don’t believe in myself, I turn to people who believe in me.’
11. Admits that he ‘loves attention’ and isn't a very linear thinker.
12. Believes that things are only temporary. 
13. Announced that Marc Jacobs will be releasing a makeup line… hooray! 

After treating my senses to this delightful interview I found I have a new respect for the comical personality that is Marc Jacobs. Surely a man I would pleasure myself to meet in the future.

A Boyfriend kind of Saturday

And by that I mean your boyfriend jeans of course! Sleek that hair into a clean bun, apply a dark shade of red to your lip and grab your favorite black bag. (Think either something along the lines of Chanel lambskin or large Longchamp tote.)  Leave your real man at home and go treat yourself to a morning of retail therapy and lunch with your favorite girls. Have a little you time this weekend! 

Boyfriend jeans are a great option compared to your usually skinny - they're way more comfy and look 100 times cooler when styled right.
Stylist tip: Remember to incorporate elements of structure into your assemble featuring boyfriend jeans, so you yourself avoid looking like a man. Either add a structured shirt, or in the example above a extremely structured shoe and hair style. That way you're still feeling mega comfortable and looking ultra chic, win win!  

Liebster Award

Firstly, what is a Liebster Award?
The Liebster Award is a bloggers award for up comming coming bloggers (with less than 200 followers.) 
If you receive the Liebster, you must:

• Tell 11 things about yourself
• Answer the 11 questions the nominating blogger asked you
• Ask 11 questions to the blogger you will nominate
• Nominate 11 new bloggers
• Make sure you notify the bloggers you nominate

11 things about myself for you to feast your eyes on: 

1. I hardly watch t.v or movies.. I think this makes me a bit odd
2. I want to see the world, staring with my trip to Europe in May, then America and beyond   
3. I drink my coffee with soy milk- I just think it tastes so much better  
4. I like things to be done a certian way, because of  this I usually end up doing everything myself 
5. Mess, messy people, messy rooms, messy situations I hate. I don't like mess, things are meant to be clean! (rereading that out loud just made me realize I may have an issue with mess, lol) 
6. I attend a style school, called Australian Style Institute. It has been one of the best things i've ever done
7. I've worked on a fashion show before, nothing is more exhilarating than working backstage. 
8. Studying through school I wanted to be a doctor, to get half way through and realise that I want a career in fashion.
9.  I love candles 
10. I will soon be launching my styling business called Imprint Style, watch this space! 
11. I really enjoy blogging; it's such a great creative outlet allowing you to connect with like minded people.

Questions to answer, from the lovely mystylediary.blogspot.com.au

1. What is your favourite fashion item?
This question is so hard.. but going from what I wear the most it would most likely be leather pants. A few seasons they replaced jeans in my life, I just find them sexy and so comfotable- is there a better combination? 
2. What is your favourite Starbucks drink? 
I'm defiantly a soy latte type of girl, yet when the weather heats up I do prefer an ice tea.. but I have been meaning to try a iced green tea latte!
3. What is your favourite colour?I love black and white, but guess technically they don't count! I do love mustard and orange, loving mint for spring.. I enjoy bold colours, things that are eye catching and have a pop to them.4. Where would you most want to visit?
Malian, (going in May!) and New York, preferably in Winter. Also i'd love to see L.A! 
5. What is your favourite season?
Honestly this changes for me all the time.. yet the answer is never spring as I get almost impossible to deal with hayfever. I love summer for it's fun and easiness, Winter for it's darling coats, boots and warming accessories and Autumn for it's layering, comfort and earthy tones.
6. What is on top of your wishlist?
At the moment, I'm dying for a pair of Alexander Wang boots. I found  them browsing on shopbop.com and they are now the background of my Ipad. They're black calfskin leather and are called Anouck Chelsea Booties with Rose Hardwear. Seriously, look them up! 
7. Who is your favourite actor?
I'm not one that's massive on movies.. let alone individual actors. But with saying that I don't mind Kate Hudson, she's pretty good. 
8. What is your favourite song?
I generally adore anything that comes out of the mouth of either Lana Del Ray or Kanye West, they to me scream genius with every song they write. 
9. What is your favourite clothing brand?
All depends on the mood I'm in, but over all I love Marc Jacobs, Balmain, Rachel Zoe, Topshop - but we'll leave it at that or we'll be here all evening! 
10. What makes you smile?
Little things, like, getting Vogue in the mail every month and smelling the freshness of the cover when tearing open the plastic, seeing other people smile and enjoy things you've enabled them to have (this is why I live and die for personal styling), things that are clean, fresh and organised, that actually makes me feel incredibly calm and peaceful. 
11. What is your guilty pleasure?
Watching hours upon hours of runway shows, it seems what ever task I should be completing, i've always got a spare few minuets to do some serious fashion viewing!  

My 11 questions to my nominated blogs

1. One thing you could change about yourself, if anything? 

2. Favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

3. If you could have lunch with any person in the world, who would it be? 
4. Would you rather be blind or deaf? 
5. How did you celebrate they New Year?
6. Favorite designer?
7. The food you would consume in endless amounts, with no health complications attached? 
8. Dream job? 
9. Favorite city/place in the world? 
10. You'r 'can't live without' accessory? 
11. Do you think you could survive with out technology for a week? 

Nominated bloggers, in no such order

1. http://www.deancorno.blogspot.com.au
2. http://www.stylebylinda.blogspot.fi/
3. http://bagsandchocolate.blogspot.com.au/
4. http://godsavevogue.blogspot.com.au/
5. http://lelovelylions.blogspot.com.au/
6. http://qstomizate.blogspot.com.es/
7. http://luciasloves.blogspot.co.uk/
8. http://ecobirdstyle.blogspot.com.au/
9. http://currentlylovingblog.blogspot.com.au/
10. http://www.donkeycool.blogspot.com.au/
11. http://modas-diva.blogspot.com.au/

A big thank you to www.mystylediary.com.au for nominating me!
To anyone not nominated & reading, feel free to leave your answers to my questions and a link to your blog below, i'd love to check it out! 

Stripe Story

As most of my week has been spent recovering from wisdom teeth surgery, I have quite enjoyed over indulged in two things - 1. The joys of pureed fresh fruit & 2. Watching countless Ready to Wear shows for Spring 2013. The things that delight me about these new indulgences? Easy; not having to chew my food and the astronomical amounts of fun designers are putting into their collections for the season. Whether it's Louis Vuitton's chessboard mini dresses, Fendi's coloured leathers or Marc Jacob's serious stripes, Spring is defiantly a season that needs to be jumped into with full fashion force. Spring is officially the best time to try on those tricky patterns, wear stripe on stripe (as featured above) and add a little funky to your style. (Yes I did just use the word funky, but I do feel it was appropriate.)
So ladies, Time to uncover from those winter coats and jump into something a little more fun... You'll be haunted by shop windows of colour and print if you don't give it a try!   

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
1. SINGLET - SUPERETTE.CO.NZ
2. PANTS - BARDOT.COM
2. SHOES - CHRISTIANLOUBOUTIN.COM
4. SUNNIES - NET-A-PORTER.COM
5. CLUTCH - AHALIFE.COM
 

Your Sugar Fix, Minus the Calories

The healthiest and chicest way to get your sugar fix this summer? Pastel suiting's.
 Featured above in Balmain's 2013 Resort collect, the clever compilations show us the versatility of the once almighty power suit. With the use of sorbet lemons, peachy hues of pink and intense ice blues the French creative director of Balmain, Olivier Roistening shows the industry her take one the perfect summer suit.
While remaining stylish and classy, the light collection has a flowy and relaxed feel yet is structured enough for demanding attention in the work place. But don't limit yourself; with tailored jackets and wide legged trousers the summer suit can be worn with extreme versatility. Take it from the office to lunch, then make a dinner date with an accompanying pair of fierce black pumps and killer chain necklace to make a statement. 

The Semi Permanent Statement

Still holding your breath? Time to exhale, Alba's people have confirmed it's a fakie. The style queen and hollywood superstar was inked up in Atlanta for her role in the upcoming film, 'A.C.O.D.' set to be released on the 23rd of this month.
As comments and images began to swell up my news feeds of the latest celebrity ink blot, it got me thinking of how tattoos really are just a form of self expression - just like a more permanent Balmain Jacket or Chanel bag. So even if the mother of 2 decided on a permanent bicep tattoo, who really are we to judge?
Now are the times where people want to show their opinions and values to the world, something I think should be encouraged on a global level.
Love or loath tattoos? Leave you'r opinion xxx
Images from www.hollywood.com & www.huffingtonpost.com

PRINT It Forward

Does anyone else feel like they went to sleep in June, and woke up in 2013?

With a new year appearing in our diary's and calenders I think it's time to show 2013 what we're made of... good taste in fashion and an attitude more daring than Marc Jacobs. With good styling printed pants (yes I mean pants and not skin hugging lycra leggings) can be worn at any age while still looking suitable and stylish. Personally I feel adding a little print if fun and enhances personality and character through dressing, they tell the world who you are with out you having to say a word.
Above are some quick and easy ways to jump into the new year with some funky trunks on. Keep accessories clean and simple, something like a plain coloured geometric earning or a large faced watch would ideal.

Enjoy this trend and enjoy your new year, which I guarantee you will with a little print in your life!