Alberta Ferretti

I saw a picture of Nicole Richie wearing an Alberta Ferretti skirt recently (below) and thought it was amazing, so I had to illustrate it!

 

The colour combinations in this skirt are so interesting, and I'm always drawn to stripes for some reason. I wanted this skirt a bit shorter though, to show off some gladiator sandals. 

My muse for this picture was Olga Kurylenko- the Bond girl from Quantum of Solace. She's really got that Mediterranean look down pat (even though she's Russian?).

 

Swarovski

I love flipping through magazines and tearing out all the things that appeal to me. I was taught to do this and store everything in a visual journal, when I studied fashion design years ago. And it's a habit I've found incredibly useful since.
I found these beautiful Swarovski crystal earrings recently, and had to illustrate them. They were calling to me!

Molly and Polly

If there's one thing Australia excels at, it's swimwear design. I think we have some of the coolest swimsuit designers in the world. One of my long-standing favourites has been Molly and Polly.

They love bright colours and fun prints as much as I do. And ever since digital prints made their way onto fabrics a few years ago, fabric design posibilities are now endless. Molly and Polly have made some of the best use of this new technology.. I give you Exhibit A;

Adorable!

You can find their online store here;
http://mollyandpollyswim.com.au/

I'm always happy to support our amazing Australian designers!

Roses

Like most people in the world, I love Audrey Hepburn. I don't think there's been another celebrity since who has matched her elegance, sophistication, and overall loveliness.
This illustration is a modern take on Audrey from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'.

Pushkin and Boo

I know this isn't technically a fashion illustration (although some pretty fabulous cat sweaters are involved) but I'm too in love with this picture not to post it. I painted a picture of my cats Pushkin (left) and Boo (right) for my sister's Birthday card yesterday.
Look at their little cherubic smiles! Such dumplings.

Flared Jeans

As much as I love skinny jeans, I can't stand the lack of flexibility in them. I get the feeling flared jeans are going to make a big comeback soon... I'll be able to move my legs further than 90 degrees again! Yay!

Iggy

  

Anyone who knows me well, knows I have somewhat questionable tastes in music (I like to think of them as more 'highly evolved', personally).

So I've been getting into Iggy Azalea lately despite my friends' protests and have taken a strange liking to some of her outfits. I love her Dolce and Gabana outfit in 'Work', the print is brilliant!

And I saw a photoshoot with her recently in a pair of Versace leggings which I thought were pretty cool. I actually can't stand it when people wear leggings as pants, but the print on these was so awesome, I let it slide on this occasion. But never again!

 

Art Deco

I love Art Deco- the clean lines, the elegant shapes and contrast in proportions... The works of French artist 'Erté' (below) probably sum up the best everything that I love about the Art Deco aesthetic.

Boyfriend Jeans

 

I've been on the hunt for some perfect boyfriend jeans ever since my last pair sadly passed away a few years ago. So far I've had no luck- everything I try in the shops seems so baggy, I end up looking like a farmer.

THESE are what the perfect boyfriend jeans look like, people!...

NOT THESE!  (*shudder*)