Roll Up, Roll Up

in bloom

Spring and florals. Not exactly rocket science, I realise. But on a walk today, cherry blossoms lined the walking trail, and my neighbour's garden was a virtual field of pretty pastels. It put a spring in my step (no pun intended) and inspired me to document some of the flowery goodness fashion has to offer.

Getting High

despite the recent criticism, it seems high waists are here for a while longer....even for guys

Hey Shorty

Salto Wear

Promo time.

On the weekend myself and two friends jetsetted off to Adelaide for a quick visit. Very brief... less than 24 hours in total, from departure to arrival lounges. We swept in, rocked Adelaide to the core, then before they knew what hit them we were back on a plane home, on very little sleep. The reason for our trip? Two of our good friends who once lived with us in Melbourne have left us to go back home to Radelaide. Well, that happened a while back. But now one of them is leaving to go even further afield - NYC, the Big Apple. Plus, it was her birthday. Plus, she was holding a fashion show for her new label, Salto.
Hence, the promo.

Salto is an urban, fresh, male and female clothing line. It combines a range of tees, singlets, cardigans and dresses for both sexes. The current range is cute, fun, very wearable and the girls' pieces have a hint of sixties flavour. Pieces are currently stocked in a number of boutiques in Adelaide, and start at about $60. Despite having only just begun retail sale, the line is receiving rave reviews, and the stores are reporting that pieces are flying out the door.

Salto has it's own Facebook account, so please feel free to add the label as a friend to keep updated on all the latest news.

Below are some pics of the most recent line, as long with some snaps from the parade. Enjoy!

much love for the nineties

Yes, I know it's currently a major trend. Yes, I realise I'm likely to fall deeply in love with the style of another decade within the next few months. But I have a serious fashion crush on the 90s. And I don't see it fading, no matter what trends flaunt themselves in shop windows and magazine spreads, trying to steal my affections away. Many people claim it's a moment in fashion history that should be forgotten, but I beg to differ. The cropped tops, the plaid pieces, the black and white, floral dresses, black ankle boots. The grungy, yet put together look. Think Empire Records, Bridget Fonda in Singles, Dazed and Confused, White Men Can't Jump, Single White Female. Really, how could the fluoro of the 80s, flares of the 70s or velvet of the 60s compare? I may be biased, having grown up in the era, but I stand by my claim - the 90s, a fashion moment to be savoured.

kiss hug

ps. check out some 90s nostalgia here