There is something about the simplicity of pencil to paper. How a blank page can come to life when a talented hand guides the pencil. The joyful act of drawing comes so naturally when we are children but sadly it's something we tend to do less of as we grow older.
This group of present day fashion illustrators, however, have mastered their talent to create some amazing pieces of art.
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Yesterday my man and I visited the gorgeous Millbrook Winery located in the historic town of Jarrahdale, sixty minutes south-east of Perth, Western Australia. Rolling hills and jarrah forests, the picturesque Chestnut Farm, on which the winery is situated, dates back to the nineteenth century when the original owner planted an orchard and the first grapevines in 1860.
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On Sunday I stumbled upon the community bike workshop Dismantle, a not for profit organisation in Fremantle, housed in among two shipping containers in Esplanade Park. When I lived in Paris and New York, I experienced a life where bicycles are an important mode of transport. Arriving home in Australia, I was struck by how much we rely on cars to get from A to B.
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While pinning on my Pinterest account, I came across a wonderful designer named Stella Jean. Half-Haitian, half-Italian model turned fashion designer, Stella's pieces are bold, lively and feminine. Incorporating tribal prints, influenced by her Creole heritage, with a modern aesthetic, her designs have a charming ladylike edge. Her latest collection, Spring Summer 2013, is a combination of clashing prints styled with brightly coloured turbans, brooches, hats and jeweled cuffs that add a whimsical touch to the outfits. Playful and unique, timeless and oh so wearable, I'm sure you will fall in love with Stella Jean's designs as I did.
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Here are some finds that I would love to own in my home.
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To celebrate his 15th anniversary, Matthew Williamson teamed up with Swarovski to create the magical short film, XV, starring Sienna Milller, Poppy Delevigne and Andrea Riseborough wearing dresses created with thousands of Swarovski Elements in this fantasy tale.
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I have been enthralled by Audrey Hepburn ever since I saw her in Roman Holiday. Her natural style that suited her so well, the fact that she trained to be a ballerina, as I did when I was young, before she became an on screen star and her grace, that every girl wishes to emanate. It was the anniversary of her death last week. This is a tribute to her and the light she brought to my life and the screen.
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This is the first outfit post I've done since I started Lei Lady Lei. Here are a few photos I took with my blogger friend Bonnie Friday.
Read MoreI have been living in Perth, Western Australia for six months. Everyday I'm wowed by how gorgeous this place is. Perth has everything on offer; the beach, the weather, the food, the bars and even Chanel opened up in the CBD last year (finally, after spending seven years searching for the right location!).
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Why is it so difficult?
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To launch the NYCB Art Series, the New York City Ballet has teamed up with talented Brooklyn-based artists FAILE to make an original contemporary art work inspired by the Company.
The seemly contrasting elements, classical ballet and retro street art, have been combined to create an eye-catching 40-foot tall tower installation that will be inside the Lincoln Center. Made entirely out of individual wooden blocks, each side is painted with a different image.
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