10.2.15

country glamour


While I have been meaning to share this shoot with you for some time now, a test shoot I completed for Pride modelling agency a month or so ago, I figured better late than never, right? And so, without further ado, meet: Emily Pitta. Not many words need to be said, you only need look on to appreciate to full extent the power of those alluring, green flecked eyes, full lips and soft honey brown hair. An absolute dream to work with with, we wrapped this shoot up in less than a couple hours once we started shooting.



Model: Emily Pitta @ Pride Models / Photographer and Stylist: Angela Iaria @ Sincerely Captured Hair and Make up Artist: Elle Buruma 


5.2.15

2.1.15

December Daily 2014

Over the last few weeks I have been putting the finishing touches on my December Daily Album of 2014. I ordered Ali Edwards kit and followed her pages throughout the month and then completed my own. I did it this, just because I knew that I would be so busy with getting ready for Christmas and I didn't want this to become another project that just gets left behind. And it was actually great getting daily inspiration and having a guide to base my layout on day-by-day. 























7.12.14

How To: Wrap Christmas Presents


This year I have felt incredibly inspired to do some gorgeous wrapping for my Christmas presents. This essentially started because of my new job at Kikki K in which I finally learnt how to wrap presents properly. In the past I had always been lazy and just a bit uninterested in the wrapping itself, always focusing on making the gift perfect more than anything else. 

However, I have recently discovered how fun and important gift wrapping can be, it just makes your present that extra bit special and to be honest all the presents just look stunning under the Christmas tree. So I am going to show you how I have been wrapping my presents this Christmas and I hope it inspires you to try some gorgeous wrapping of your own! 


WHAT YOU NEED:
  • Your gift
  • Wrapping paper (2 matching patterns) 
  • Scissors 
  • Tape
  • Gift Tag
  • Ribbon
  • Pen
  • Name tag



Step One: Lay the present down on the reverse side of your wrapping paper, line it up so that you have enough paper to fold over the present and cut down to size. 

Step Two: Fold the paper over and hold together with a piece of patterned washi tape. 

Step Three: On both ends of the present you need to fold the paper inwards, so the paper sits against the present, creating a triangle on the top and bottom.



Step Four: Fold these triangles down, one at a time, and hold them together with a strip of washi tape.



Step Five: Now take your second piece of patterned paper and cut a strip that is suitable to the size of your present.



Step 6: Take your ribbon and feed it through the hole of your gift tag. Then tie your ribbon around your present so that the gift tag stays in place.

Step 7: Finish off your present by adding some matching stickers, this can include a name tag sticker if you like.


30.11.14

Etsy and Noodle Market

I love being a part of Melbourne City. There is always something going on or something new to discover or some great food to eat or some new gallery to see. And this Friday night was no exception. It was a gorgeous sunny afternoon when my cousin and I got to the entrance of the Etsy Night Out. We walked past stall after stall of quirky pieces of art, handmade jewellery, custom diaries and funky decor. It was great to see some of the local Etsy sellers and just discover some unique grabs especially getting closer to christmas.


Also on in Melbourne at the moment is the Night Noodle Market. It has been running for the last two weeks in November and is offering all the best Asian foods. 


 Below are my purchases from the Etsy market, perfect gifts and gift tags for Christmas.

01 Gift tags / 02 Washi tape / 03 Decor / 04 Necklace