fashion week in NEWYORK

 No, I did not go.. but this is what made my fingers to click &save.. for you guys to devour.

via WGSN

But one day, the pictures I post will be of my own! but for now, let's just indulge in amazing fabric, cuts, colour, texture, handbags, shoes AND STYLE!

Those pants? how could you not?!

white on white, always a classic

perfect mix of texture

sneakers? couldn't ask for anything more comfortable

definitely interesting!

denim is a little obsession of mine, & there was A LOT!

my sexy slingbacks are back!

one day bby

One Day/Reckoning song - Afas Avindan & The Mojos

twitterview OJ1*

Interviewing people is one of the most important aspect of being a journalist. The amount of times you are rejected by people who do not want to talk to you for a story, and being rejected face-to-face is something a lot of people hate. But, for the other times when we do get the interview.. then it's the preparation of which questions to ask? Is this question too intrusive? Should I really ask this question? But what if it sounds dumb? Having to sit or stand across from that person waiting for the answers can be a little bit scary for first-time journalists. But I'm sure it does become easier.
Where am I getting at you ask?

Last Friday, women's magazine Cosmopolitan's former Editor-in-Chief  Kate White held a Twitterview. What is that? Forget Skype interviews... because that was so two years ago. Twitterview is basically sending in tweets (in question form, of course) to the interviewee, in this case @katemwhite.
What's it all about? Ed2010 (an online insider/mentor for journalists wanting to work in the magazine industry) hosted a live Twitterview with Kate. This was a chance for tweeters to tweet questions they want to know about Kate, the magazine industry, getting that job, basically it's an opportunity to send through gut-wrenching questions without seeing Kate's face and going through all the pre-butterfly-nerve-wrecking-interview fear. Because you could be asking questions while watching your weekly dose of Master Chef or doing your daily gym regime.

Unfortunately due to timezone limitations I was not able to be twittering live as I was still curled in bed!
But here is how the conversation took place...

PLUG: Kate has a book coming out tomorrow (18th September).. I Shouldn't Be Telling You This: Success Secrets Every Gutsy Girl Should Know
Yes, I've pre-ordered mine through my iPad :) Happy reading successors!

bringin' sexy-slingbacks back! yeah!

Let's rewind five years back.. are we back there yet? The year was.. 2007. When high-waisted shorts were the coolest thing ever or having anything belted at the waist made you look fashionable. When Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton were on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Australia. When parker jackets, Dr. Martins was the "New Look". When thick chunks of platforms and wedges seemed a bit odd and confusing - yet we eventually adapted to live and breathe them, but then now we complain about the pain.. and flatforms are now our friends. And when sexy slingback heels were just getting the kick out of the shoe closet into the unwanted bin.

Yes, remember these slingback heels?

'Nadya' - House of Harlow 1960

I'm not hating on them. I do/did own one or two most likely - bare in mind I was 15 at the time. Let's just say they are not my go-to heels if I were to be heading on a night out. But I think I have fallen for her sister.. the thinner, sexier version (okay, that may have just sounded terrible. I was not meant to imply thin is sexier). But you know which one I am talking about.. the one with the one slim strip just before the toes - which shows most of your feet.

Vionnet; Python Alexandre Birman; Vampanodo Christian Louboutin
Fidella, Rose, Vance Herve Leger

Sexy? Yes please. It's like a "side-boob" but on your feet. If you still think it's tacky.. that's fine. I love it!! +plus the stiletto is an added bonus of sexiness that the wedge will never have. And who doesn't love a little bit of peeping the toes.. you can show off that new polish! It's very work appropriate too, as though you are not too out there trying to make a statement with the chunky wedge nor are you being boring with the closed toe-point heel.

Now how did I possibly, suddenly fell head over heels (pun intended) for these?! Miss Gomez will take the credit for this new obsession. Where? During this year's Teen Choice Awards. 

First of all, she wore this gorgeous, sexy bright pink skate-type dress. Then my eyes wondered down and saw the gorgeous Herve Legers... 

I know what shoes I will be wearing tomorrow night! My year-12 formal heels ;)

Thank you Selena.

sourcing the big crowd OJ1*

Crowdsourcing is a method people are starting to become familiar with. It is an efficient and sustainable way to produce goods especially for the fashion industry. Not only is this technique useful for designers, but journalists are also using this technique to gather ideas about news stories and connect with sources that actually have an interest in the topic by sending a twitter question in hoping to receive informational and oppinionated responses.

The fashion industry use crowdsourcing to determine whether consumers will even buy their garments. This tool decreases unnecessary manufacturing, making sure designers only make what the customers want. Websites such as Kickstarter and Ideacious gives consumers the chance to back up and support the products they want, and if there is sufficient 'backers' then the product will continue into production and manufacturing - knowing people are interested in this product and will buy.

Crowd sourcing is an engaging way to communicate with the public and knowing what they want and what is really in the public's interest. Journalists should realise how useful this technique is.