sunday style notes

the very last post... :(

2010-09-23T06:55:00.000-07:00

Hi all! After much deliberation... I have decided to stop the Sunday Style Notes blog and concentrate on my State of Sunday blog which will concentrate on photography moreso than fashion.. Having said that .. my London Fashion Week 2010 photos will also be posted on there :)

East London

2010-09-04T03:03:00.000-07:00

the shopping phenomenon

2010-06-10T22:53:00.000-07:00

What is it with girls and shopping? Is shopping an addiction? It may well be... first you get the little craving... just a little one in the back of your mind.. no worries.. i can ignore it, i'm stronger than this. After all, it is ME who tells my body what to do and my brain what to think.. I can say "no".. And i'm saying no! Take that!

couple of days later the craving turns into nagging.. you become easily irritable.. nope, totally in control.. i can say "no".. JUST LEAVE ME ALONE ALRIGHT!!!

a week has passed... crisis - "I have nothing to wear! I feel ugly because I have nothing to wear!" The little voice of reason suggests that may be you should pick up your dry cleaning and that would solve the problem.. "Oh SHUT UP!!" Clearly that wont solve anything because I know exactly what I dropped off there last week and its nothing exciting. I feel ugly... like, may be i shouldnt even go outside - thats how ugly i feel right now!

finally you break.. Clutching the credit card I march towards the nearest shopping center. Alas! A sale is on... that definitely helps and makes me feel like I will spend less than I planned. See, I'm not so bad after all!

In the process you find a number of GREAT bargains that are just too good to pass on... You walk out of the store beaming.. clutching the shopping bags (because the credit card is too hot to clutch - its burning you see)...

But regardless - you are happy! You got the hit. You scratched the itch. You are no longer craving. And you are HAPPY! The endorphins are rushing through the brain, the sun is shining - LIFE IS GOOD!

Until next time...

Who said shopping is not an addiction?

p.s. the photo is of me trying this wonderful skirt in the change room - the wonderful skirt that got me thinking :)

Style icon: Julia Restoin-Roitfeld

2010-05-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

Julia is another one of my favourite celebrities for style stalking. I like that she doesn't try too hard with her outfits, always looks feminine and has that frenchy chic about her...and of course she is the daughter of french Vogue!

(source Style.com)

street style: studded leather jacket

2010-05-18T19:58:00.000-07:00

Sydney Fashion Weekend

2010-05-17T16:41:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday I made my way to the Sydney Fashion Weekend which is basically RAFW's sidekick for those who are not special enough to score tickets to the actual fashion week. The whole thing was like a huge expo with numerous designer stalls, sample sales, manicures and makeovers. There was a fashion show which was a mix of designs from Lucette, Fleur Wood, Little Joe Woman and a few others... Here are some of my photos from the catwalk...

Style icon: Olivia Palermo

2010-05-16T17:40:00.000-07:00

So further to my post on Olivia Palermo doing a project for Vogue UK, I decided to dig up some photos of Olivia on Style.com (just in case you had any doubts she was amazing :)

(photo source: style.com)

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2010-05-16T17:31:00.001-07:00

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Autumn wishlist...

2010-05-14T00:37:00.001-07:00

autumn wishlist by sundaystylenotes featuring Disney Couture jewelry

Olivia Palermo for Vogue

2010-05-13T17:31:00.000-07:00

I try to stick with original content for my blog because i think reblogging things found elsewhere on the net is just boring... BUT every now and again if I stumble upon something I love, I really want to share the love so here it is... I think Olivia Palermo is a great dresser. I have a mild obsession with her style and her hair. Everything she wears looks great and she doesnt always wear high end clothes, but manages to combine the likes of Topshop and Hermes beautifully. She has recently completed a project for Vogue UK where she documented her outfits for the month of April. You can also find photos of Olivia on altamira: models off duty blog!

More 1950's street style...

2010-05-11T20:17:00.000-07:00

Just chilling...

2010-05-05T16:58:00.000-07:00

Mad tights...

2010-05-03T16:47:00.001-07:00

what sort of things do you like?

2010-05-02T16:13:00.000-07:00

I follow a huge number of different blogs... in fact the first part of my morning consists of reading through all the updates.. My favourite ones are the ones that feature things that I haven't heard of or seen before.. something different..something cool...

what sort of things do you like? is a blog that features a medley of photos, concepts, videos and other cool stuff... Make sure you check it out!

image sources - various at what sort of things do you like?

Street style - short shorts

2010-05-01T05:48:00.000-07:00

Interview with Fatboye

2010-04-29T21:14:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago I did an interview with one of the founders (and owners) of the Fatboye Group. You would've seen a few posts from Fatboye's past events on my blog previously...

Anyhow, check the interview is on this week's Side Street Sydney

Street Style - 50's style

2010-04-28T23:21:00.000-07:00

Street Style - blogger

2010-04-21T21:35:00.000-07:00

Seven Hundred Photos...

2010-04-20T17:26:00.000-07:00

What: Seven Hundred Photos project by Jesse Willesee
Who: 7 designers transforming 7 rooms into live installations
When: Thursday 15 April 2010

Installation by Shayli Harrison:

Installation by Casino Ono and Antochrist Acidparty:

Seven Hundred Photos..

2010-03-29T23:22:00.000-07:00

I think this is a really cool project...

Image courtesy of Jesse Willesee

whats happening on the side...

2010-03-28T15:19:00.000-07:00

Check out my photo on Side Street Sydney this week...

what's happening on the side...

2010-03-21T17:18:00.000-07:00

Check out my photo on Side Street Sydney this week...

Random photo..

2010-03-15T21:49:00.000-07:00

I was over at Sydney Uni the other day taking photos for the Street Style section of Side Street Sydney. While I was there I also took some photos of the buildings and the beautiful courtyards. When going through the photos on my laptop later that day, I noticed this girl who accidentally ended up in one of the photos, so I blew the photo up and cropped it. I don't know who the girl is (and I hope she doesnt mind me putting this up) but I just love something about this picture...

Roots & Wings Design

2010-03-14T03:27:00.000-07:00

every now and again it's nice to get out of Sydney… On this particular Saturday morning we were headed for Berry, a town about 2 hours south of Sydney that also happens to be the definition of cute. We were walking down the main street discussing our recent lack of excitement over shopping in Sydney… when we stumbled upon Roots & Wings. You know those shops that you would describe as a ‘shopping experience’? The ones that have a certain vibe that just makes you want to spend hours in them? Well, Roots & Wings was one of those shops. As we walked in, I felt an instant unexplainable urge to try on EVERYTHING! And what I couldn’t try on, I wanted to touch, sit on, open, or at least take a photo of… :)

Who: Roots & Wings Design
Where: 83 Queen Street, Berry, NSW 2535
What: Ginger & Smart, Camilla and Marc, Lover, Bassike and many more + lots of quirky and cool stuff for your home
Why: because it’s nice to try something different

Fatboye Group Industry Launch

2010-03-11T16:15:00.000-08:00

What: Fatboye Group Industry Launch Party
Where: DeNom, Oxford Street, Sydney
When: Thursday, 11 March 2010

It’s always nice to see and celebrate the results of your hard work… It’s even nicer to celebrate them in style and in good company. Last night Fatboye Group did exactly that. Their Industry Launch party at DeNom attracted a huge crowd. Friends, followers, designers and members on the industry joined Kristina, Jane and Nikki in celebrating the success of the Fatboye Group so far, and marked the official beginning of what will hopefully be a long and exciting partnership.

To view the full album click here:
Fatboye Group Launch

In the media - Wentworth Courier

2010-03-11T15:47:00.000-08:00

My photos actually got published somewhere.. how exciting!

GAS Jeans launch party

2010-03-10T18:28:00.000-08:00

What: GAS Jeans launch party
Where: The Commons, Darlinghurst, Sydney
When: Wednesday, 10 March 2010

You know how sometimes those random impromptu nights out can turn out to be the best ones? Well, last night’s GAS Jeans launch party was just that. It was one of those crappy rainy days when all you want to do is curl up on the couch and watch DVDs. As I half-heartedly dragged myself to The Commons after work my expectations of the night were pretty low. To my surprise both the venue and the night turned out better than I expected. Just like the label’s fashion the evening was both relaxed and effortlessly cool.

To view the full album click here:
GAS Jeans launch

The Black & White party

2010-02-25T16:42:00.000-08:00

When: Thursday, 25 February 2010
Where: Piano Room
What: Haiti relief fundraiser

Fatboye Store

2010-02-13T18:54:00.000-08:00

Arthouse Hotel is now the official new home of the Fatboye Group. Every Wednesday and Saturday you can shop for the up-and-coming designer items while having a cocktail…or three. Practically a dream come true for some of us! The first couple of minutes in the store can definitely be described as overwhelming… Clothes, jewellery, CDs, books, cookies and candles are out on display tables throughout the store. To be honest I didn’t know where to start. Once you get over the initial shock, however, you realise that you could easily spend at least an hour at the store digging through the endless items of apparel and accessories which you have not seen anywhere or on anyone before. The concept of the store is simple – if you are talented and looking to break into the industry, be it art, fashion or music, Fatboye will be your launching pad...

My February wishlist

2010-02-09T22:19:00.000-08:00

Warhol-esque by stalkernet featuring MICHAEL Michael Kors watches

Paul Denz launch

2010-02-03T16:04:00.000-08:00

Who: Paul Denz
What: Launch of the Paul Denz mens fashion label (http://pauldenz.myshopify.com/)
When: Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Where: Fringe Bar, Paddington

Love the shoes!!

Ryan (Sydney Alter Ego):

'I am' fashion show at Cargo

2010-01-21T19:57:00.000-08:00

Who: 'I am' fashion label
Where: Cargo Lounge
What: fashion show for the upcoming Australian label created by Claire Murphy, Brigid Whelan and Polly Epov (www.iam-fashion.com)
And: it will be available from the Fatboye Store (http://www.fatboyegroup.com/)

Alena in Ginger & Smart:

Janey Lu's ringlove!:

Josh, Lauren & Ryan:

Lauren in Lulu in Chains: