METALLIC OWL // OP SHOP FIND

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I'm a bit of a magpie when it comes to metallic things, so when I saw this picture of an owl at the local charity store, I had to have it. I love the way it catches the sunlight and is even more brilliant as you change angles.

VINTAGE POSTCARDS // GRANDMOTHER'S COLLECTION

Vintage Postcards // Grandmother's Collection

One of the joys of cleaning out my old bedroom in my parent's home is discovering treasures like these. I found my grandmother's album filled with beautiful postcards that she has collected over the years. I love the designs and the artful use of lettering + type. I find little things like this to be very inspirational!

INSPIRED BY VINTAGE SHEET MUSIC DESIGN

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I just love the beautiful typography in these covers for vintage sheet music books. My creative friend used these like wall paper to line the inside of a storage cupboard in their home. Hence why the images seem to be on funny angles. I love this use for them. it's such a nifty idea! It's interesting how this style is making a come back but it a more minimalist way. I love them, I think it's time for me to practice some calligraphy!

PRETTY LITTLE DEER

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A while ago I bought this cute little Schleich handpainted deer from Toy World. You could say it captured my heart with it's doe eyes. I imagined this photograph when I made the purchased the deer. Surrounded by dreamy white depth of field next to a teacup with flowers. I was very happy when it turned out as I'd pictured in my head. Love it when that happens!

My sister used these Schleich animals in her wedding decor under glass bell jars. They looked amazing!

V&A // SELLING DREAMS : 100 YEARS OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY AT AUCKLAND MUSEUM

Melvin Sokolsky, Simone wears fashion by Venet, River Seine, Paris.American Harper’s Bazaar, March 1963

Ronald Traeger, Twiggy wears Twiggy Dresses Battersea Park, London. Unpublished Fashion Study for British Vogue, Young Idea, July 1967

John French, Skater wears a Digby Morton fur trimmed velvet coat, city gentleman Michael Bentley in the background, London. Daily Express, 1955

Tim Walker, Lily Cole & Giant Camera, Italian Vogue, 2005

I was so excited to visit The Selling Dreams: 100 years of Fashion Photography Exhibition currently on show at the Auckland Museum. It has come all the way from my favourite London Museum, the Victoria & Albert and it features prints from some of the best in the industry.

I really enjoyed to see how fashion photography has progressed over the last century from the classic black & white images of Cecil Beaton who I know is a major influence of my favourite photographer Tim Walker whose works are something out of a mystical dream. From simple elegance to a lavish staged glamour.

If you are interested in viewing this exhibition, it is on until the 28th February 2014 and you can find tickets and booking details here. If you are a Student, than you get free entry! They are also putting on some Viva Smart Talks in correlation with the exhibit which would be well worth a listen. I hope you manage to visit if you are close to Auckland!

NAPIER // ART DECO CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND

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I've been away on another little trip this past week to the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand, also known as Napier. This beautiful city has a terribly sad story in which an earthquake hit the seaside town on February 3rd, 1931. There was a devastating loss of life, and severely damaged buildings. You might need a box of tissues if you wish to read up on this.

With new hope post earthquake, the rebuild of the city centre was almost entirely designed in an Art Deco architectural style. Despite such an awful history, this city is now thriving with it's unique pastel buildings which retain their character 80 years on. The town is now famous for it's Art Deco style.

Every year the town hosts an Art Deco Weekend where everyone dresses up dapper or flapper for two days of festivities! Sounds like a dream to me! This festival has weaved it's way into my bucket list. I had a 1920's Art Deco themed 21st Party, which I wish could have lasted longer than one night! I'm just trying to imagine a whole weekend where everyone there gets really into it! The classic cars and jazz bands come out and the dancing shoes come on.

I love this timeless era and it's classy way of dressing. Whilst we were there, I fell in love with a replica of a beaded 20's style flapper dress. These were used in one of my favourite films called "The Artist" and the hand sewn detailing was phenomenal. Unfortunately the price tag was a little out of my reach, but the work that went into them would make them worth every cent!

If you are ever in New Zealand, you must visit this place! I'm astounded that I hadn't been here before even though it's only like a 5-6 hour drive from Auckland (where I've lived my whole life). I feel like I've discovered a treasure which I want to tell everyone about!

PARISIAN "TIME CAPSULE" APARTMENT :: UNTOUCHED SINCE THE 1940'S

I found this beautiful apartment via My Modern Met:

Some people might take a vacation and leave their residence unmanned for a few weeks or even months, but one apartment in Paris was left isolated for about 70 years. The beautifully preserved space, which belonged to the granddaughter of the late Parisian socialite and actress Marthe de Florian, was paid for, month after month over the course of numerous decades, yet never returned to in all that time, leaving it not only unoccupied, but also completely untouched.

It was during World War II that the owner initially fled her opulent abode in effort to escape the Nazi raid. Never to return to her home, which is now deemed a Parisian "Time Capsule" apartment, the luxurious woman's heirs decided to make an inventory of her apartment when they discovered its preserved interior and the many treasures inside.

One such gem included a painting by renowned 19th century Italian painter Giovanni Boldini. The painting features a woman who is thought to be Marthe de Florian at 24 years of age. The time capsule home also disclosed her love affair with the artist through a stack of love letters they exchanged. The apartment, which proved to be as rich with possessions as it is with secrets, is currently closed off to the public, though some speculate that may change.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ROSE TINTED ILLUSTRATION!

Holly : By Maree of Rose Tinted Illustration

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Here's a little illustration I've been working on for the holiday season. I'm just really loving a good 50's style at the moment. I mean I always have, but I've purchased a few things lately that are particularly 50's. Like a floral & polka dot swimsuit I got for Christmas, and there's a pretty vintage floral dress I'm about to order! (I'll share images when I get it).

A ROSE TINTED GIFT WRAPPING TUTORIAL OVER ON POLLI BLOG

Photography : Maree of Rose Tinted

Today I am over on the lovely Polli Blog sharing some creative ideas on how to gift wrap presents for Christmas. I think a little bit of effort into the wrapping of a gift makes receiving it all the more special. Don't you think? However it does make it harder to unravel as who would want to undo such a pretty parcel?

To see more instructions on how to beautifully wrap and decorate your gifts, be sure to visit this post on Polli Blog!

VINTALIER SPRING/SUMMER LOOKBOOK

Vintalier S/S Lookbook 2013

Photography : Cel Jarvis

Model : Autumn Johnson

Styling : Ellen Hsu

Make-up & Hair : Lindsay Avenetti

I just love this lookbook by Vintalier! They are a vintage online store based in Portland, Oregon that celebrates the joy of wearing vintage clothing. I personally love finding treasures in second hand/vintage stores, but it is sometimes a bit of mission sorting through all the ugly stuff to find the gems. Though the accomplishment is worth it in the end, just imagine if there was someone else curating all the beautiful discoveries into a collection! 

Tecnically this lookbook is from earlier in the year, but because I'm in the Southern hemisphere it means we are now in Spring/Summer (my favourite). So I'm looking at many S/S lookbooks for inspiration as well as keeping my Spring & Summer pinterest boards filled with ideas on what I'll be wearing at this time of year. I always seem to like pastels and florals for Spring, and crisp white cotton and festival style for Summer. So this lookbook has many inspiring pieces for me. Doesn't the model look very Elvish? Perhaps I'm just excited for the release of the Hobbit in a couple of weeks time!