Category Archives: Lookbooks

LEATHER REBEL.

{Holystone‘s campaign imagery – via my girl Bianca’s blog}

I am kinda dying over the ridiculously sexy campaign images from upcoming Aussie label Holystone. Hot as hell amirite? Model Helena Vestergaard is 100% bombshell.

CATS I KNOW: LAUREN STEIN. (& A HER PONY GIVEAWAY!)

I’ve talked up my love of Melbourne boutique label ‘Her Ponybefore, so I am sure you guys can understand how excited I am to have teamed up with the designer Lauren to bring you a pretty awesome giveaway. It’s to celebrate the release of the brand new summer collection, full of feminine lace, sweet-as-pie frocks, hyper tie-dye and all of the dreaminess you can come to expect of the label. Want some proof? Here are some of my favourite looks from the new range:

Dreamy right? Before we get onto the giveaway though, I caught up with Lauren while she was in transit from Bali to Melbourne to bring you the next installment of ‘Cats I Know’. Lauren is one of those effortlessly chic girls (you know the ones you pass on the street and do a double take because they just radiate that something special) – and her label is an extension of her own personality and style. I asked her to “finish the sentence” and this is what she came back to me with…

My name is … Lauren … and I am a … Melbourne born, sewing obsessed, clothing addict / hoarder.
My label is called “Her Pony” because … like most little girls I dreamt of having my own pony… I don’t have one yet but maybe one day!
I started it because … of a chance meeting. I showcased a couple of garments for fun in a charity fashion show one night and was approached by a buyer! At this point I had only been making clothes for my friends and myself so it was a very exciting moment.
Her Pony is all about … creating beautiful limited edition and bespoke garments that are unique and feminine.
When I was a child I used to dream about … becoming an equestrian show jumper … because … I loved the preppy riding uniform.
My dream day would involve … sleeping in, shopping and sunshine!
The most important thing in a girl’s wardrobe is … the perfect pair of heels and a little white dress.
My favorite piece in this season’s collection is … the Mila Hawaii print pants … because … I love anything high waisted and the print is amazing!
When I’m not busy designing up a storm, you can find me … chilling in Bali, or out and about in Melbourne hunting vintage fabrics and treasures.
My favourite place in Melbourne is … Madame Brussels in the summertime for a jug of Pimms!

And now, the most exciting part! Lauren is kindly offering a Style Paws reader their very own lemon yellow ‘Flora’ dress (as above). Available in sizes 6 – 14, this delightful little number is the perfect summer frock and part of the brand new ‘Her Pony’ collection.

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Like the Her Pony Facebook page here
(Psst.. you may want to like the Style Paws one too!)

2. Comment here with your name, e-mail address and tell me where or to what occasion would you want to rock your new Her Pony dress?

The giveaway closes on Wednesday 21st of November. Good luck! x

Coming soon I will be posting a photoshoot showing you how I like to wear my favourite pieces from the collection so stay tuned! You can shop ‘Her Pony’ and find a full list of stockists here.

GIRLS.

 {Freja Beha Erichsen for Zara Fall 2012, images via Fashion Gone Rogue}

Even though the days are getting longer, the skies are still grey and I struggle to wake my lazy bones each and every morning.

Here is a little hump day inspiration – fitting as Zara open their latest store at Chadstone (Melbourne) today. Freja is simply perfection and this shoot just goes to show that sometimes stripping things back and keeping it simple is entirely the right thing to do.

9 LIVES.

{“9 Lives” by twenty-seven names}

I let out a very audible squeal and my heart started racing when the latest ‘twenty-seven names’ lookbook arrived in my inbox. Titled “9 Lives”, it’s as if someone peered into my mind and created my dream capsule wardrobe. It has everything: feminine pleating, relaxed tailoring, collar and ruffle details and OH DID I MENTION THE CAT PRINT? Just Look At Those Socks!

Everyone who knows me knows about my not-so-secret obsession with cats, and when you combine that with this collection of oh-so-London-inspired-cool, quirky mix of tomboy meets girly-girl, in my fave shades and silhouettes, words are (literally) failing me.

Once I recover from my minor heart attack, I’ll start a countdown as to when I can own it all (or at least some of it).

LAVENDER DAZE.

{Images from Planet Blue lookbook via Studded Hearts}

I am totally wigging out over the new Planet Blue lookbook. Can everything in my life please be dyed varying shades of lilac and lavender now please. I also need to figure out a way to recreate that glittery eye make-up without looking like I’m attending my fifth birthday party, dresscode = fairy.