Umbra Collective: Jasmine Nash | The Modern Bride

This is the first of a few posts on the Umbra Collective student runway that I attended last week.

First up is Jasmine Nash's collection The Modern Bride.

Inspired by nature, Jasmine Nash's bridal collection borrows the textures and voluminous silhouettes from the veiled lady mushroom. Created for the modern bride as the name suggests, the collection is full of contemporary wedding dresses with a difference. Each piece is intricately layered, embellished and pleated.

When I saw this gorgeous collection on the runway, it made me really excited to get married. Cost aside, how many wedding dresses would be too many for my big night...

Umbra Collective Student Runway

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Tens, an uplifting tint on life

Imagine if everyday life could have a Valencia-esque tint (an Instagram reference, if you weren't aware) and everywhere you looked made you smile. Well Tens sunglasses does just that.

When I first put them on driving, I couldn't stop grinning. The dull freeway turned into a warmly lit dream road and the industrial buildings on either side looked like award-winning photos ready to be shot. Everywhere I looked was beautiful.

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The Clique Arcade Launch

Clique Arcade launched its online store on Friday night in Perth 'guerilla' style. Sixty models literally stopped traffic as they glided through the streets of Perth city.

Clique Arcade is the new generation of online shopping. Founders and brother and sister duo, Ross and Storm Wyness, are putting Perth designers on the map, making their designs known and accessible throughout Australia. The focus will begin with the Perth fashion community and later on they plan expand to the east coast.

The difference between Clique Arcade and other online stores is that the money goes straight to the designer within the day and the clothing is sent by them. Free shipping is available on all products and orders are dispatch within 24-hour.

Make sure you check out Clique Arcade, they are pretty much the coolest thing happening for Perth creatives right now!

Mary Katrantzou x Adidas Originals

I am not the type to mix athletic wear into my everyday outfits. Sneakers have been all the rage on the catwalks and in the streets for the past few seasons, but I still save mine for gym days.I am not the type to mix athletic wear into my everyday outfits. Sneakers have been all the rage on the catwalks and in the streets for the past few seasons, but I still save mine for gym days.I am not the type to mix athletic wear into my everyday outfits. Sneakers have been all the rage on the catwalks and in the streets for the past few seasons, but I still save mine for gym days.

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New York Bridal Week 2015

So many gorgeous wedding dresses graced the runways earlier this month at New York Bridal Week. It was all in the details this season with intricate beading, lace, or embroidery seen throughout the collections.

Here are few of my favourite designs.

Istanbul Finds: aphorm

I love discovering new places especially while travelling. While in search for Nyks, a Turkish candle store, in Istanbul, I stumbled upon aphorm.

Westfield #Mosthunted

Spring time is the best; full of new beginnings, pretty blooms and sun-filled days! It's also Spring Summer launch time for brands in Australia.

7 Pieces of Career Advice

I was honoured to be a guest speaker at Curtin University's PR in Fashion event last night. Run by the Public Relations Student Chapter, I was delighted to tell the students and guests my story.

Here are my 7 pieces of career advice

Restyle 2014

Another year of Restyle has begun!

Are you going to take part in the Restyle Photo-A-Day Opshop Challenge? It's all about being creative, following the theme of the day and styling opshop pieces into your looks. I can't wait to get started!

RAW Perth

Last month I attended RAW Perth at the Bakery. With the vibe of a mini festival, RAW is an international arts organisation promoting emerging movers and shakers in their field. Now held in over 60 countries, RAW's festivities are unlike any other event on the calendar.

Guests at RAW Perth were in for an eclectic mix of cool art, music and fashion by a selection of homegrown talents -- visual artists, musicians, performance artists, fashion and accessory designers, hair stylists and makeup artists -- all coming together for a wildly diverse night.

French women don't follow trends

Market research commissioned by the French Federation of Women’s Ready-To-Wear has found that French women don't follow trends. Here are some statistics to prove it....

Ellery Resort 2015

This month, we are celebrating Australian designers.

Following on from Zimmermann's Resort 2015 collection, Perth designer Kim Ellery brings out a strong Resort range of her own. Full of masculine lines, structured shapes and a largely monochromatic palette, this collection is very true to the Ellery label's effortless aesthetic.

Blogger Breakfast at MANY 6160

Fremantle won me over from the get-go. I fell in love with the community vibe and their support for everything local.

A great example of the Fremantle way of life is Many 6160. Converted from the old Myer building, the 20,000 m2 space now houses over 50 retailers, ranging from hats and soap to art and creative workshops. The concept of Many revolves around community, a very supportive one at that.

Zimmermann Resort 2015

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