SOOS Rocks!!!

I would like to introduce you to my dear friends Jane and Bryn of Soos Rocks!!!
Heres Bryn with Aaron Carter!

And Jane with singer Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran!!

The jewellery is gorgeous, trendy and fresh!! The ladies of the label have such an air of fun, sparkle, adventure and love! They are truly free souls with a love for beauty, life and friendship!





And the celebs love them too!!


I interned with the company a few summer's ago and quickly fell in love with the designers of Soos Rocks. These ladies were so amazing to work with and taught me so much!! I got to accompany them to MTV a few times to help out with the jewellery styling of the hosts.
Here is Jessie sporting Soos Rocks Earrings.

The studio is located in Little Italy, Toronto (lunch time was always a delight!!!). We laughed together, cried together and grew together that wonderful summer, and it fulled my soul with confidence, inspiration, and joy.
You can buy their jewellery at soosrocks.com !!
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Camille

Merry Christmas

From down under (where I think it should be a little warmer!!!) Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

I'd like to put it out there that if you got that certain something that isn't your fashionista taste from the fat man (Santa that is) that it is my challenge to you to style it into something great!!! Good luck

Happy holidays
Charmayne

Shoes......................

As I apolagise for my lack of posting realise I might just have to blame my new shoe fetish for one particular brand. I am lucky myself to own a pair (which you would know as my very high platform brown ones, Camille)! Anyways without further ado the brand is Siren Shoes!!! An Australian company of course they are the most affordable priced, up-to date designs and quality shoe range I have seen ever (in my opinion of course). I've attached a few sample pictures below... I think what makes them great is you get what you pay for... quality materials like leather, a proper arch (I hate those heels that don't curve in the arch) and an up to date impression of the current runway trends. You can see from the pics attached they are design influenced by names like YSL and some of there latest which I was unable to get pics of yet are like Dior and McQueen. The best part is that none of the shoes I've featured are more than $150 (most under $100)... All I have to say is LOVE! Enjoy

December Doodles

Here are some new drawings! Now that exams are finally over I can actually practise some more. Homework was taking up all of my time! Well Enjoy! Let me know which ones you like best!!






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Camille

Tie-Dye Talkover

In this month's Dazed & Confused magazine, tie-dyed hair made it's second debut (the first being on the Proenze Schouler runway), and I think this is a trend that could really catch on!

We have done the trend of single colour streaks, and full mane, solid, bright coloured dyes, but tie-dyed hair is the new frontier for coloured hair!




I know some of you may be thinking that this new do is a bit to eccentic, but imagine a tie dye streak, or done is shades of brown, auburn and black! Or different shades of brown and blonde! Done right, it could be totally gorgeous for everyday living!
So modernly hip!!

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Camille

ohhh Australian fashion

So firstly I have found this cool quote...

"overseas, people's clothes indicate the social class they come from. In Australia, clothes are meant to disguise it." Robert Treborlang

Based on that i thought I'd discuss a bit about what Australian's have done to leave their mark on the world of fashion...

no. 1 on the list is none other then UGG boots... Legend has it that surfers developed them becuase they were in need of something comfortable to put on their feet for the trek home from the surf... and so they wrapped masking tape around wool and strapped them to their feet to what was called an 'ugly boot'.



Next would be the Akubra hat... yeah the one with the corks dangling around it... This came about in the days before aeroguard and the swinging corks keep away the flies... Think about how we obtain the corks though???

Lastly I though I should mention the many surf brands that have been developed in Australia... not surprising as we are an island nation, the beach and surf are a big part of the Australian lifestyle. Billabong and Ripcurl are leading brands here in the surf lifestyle industry...

Techno Galore!

Skimming throught the Proenza Schouler spring 2010 collection, I collected some inspiration that matches my passion in music! I love electronic music and I think these frocks are a perfect fit! The mix of electric blues, vibrant yellow-greens and delicious prints make these pieces look like they eminate living light! So Stellar!!










I also found this great Fall Winter 2010 Trend Report! online! check it out!
http://www.scribd.com/doc/20661891/Womens-Trends-Fw2009-2010
I am loving the Magic Forest and Expressive Techno Folk trends! I am loving the idea of combining the awareness of technological advancement and conservation of nature. It makes me want to dress up to aid in our future progress!! So so so important today!!

Hope your feeling inspired! (either by loving it or hating it! as long as you felt something!)
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-Camille

Some of my Doodles

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Camille

What I'm Reading

I picked up a copy of the Teen Vogue Handbook today, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to enter the fashion industry. Even from the little experience that I have gained over the last few years, I can see how the advice is very applicable. Also, its an easy read with alot of visuals, so its not to hard to breeze through it ( Aftering reading text books all day, the last thing I want is to look at large amoungs of plain text). Its a perfect reference book to keep on hand.
I highly recommend!!

xoxo
-Camille

What I've Been Wearing...

I have to admit, I have been having alot of fun incorportating colour into this fall/winter season. I am getting alot of inspiration from jungle pictures, as you can see in the pictures below...



These photos are web cam photos, so they are not the best but atleast you get the idea! I was wear my h&m zebra cardigan, a-wear sequin tights, forever 21 boots and my own hand made necklaces.
I have alot been rocking the rhinestones! My signature since I was 14!

I have also have the tendancy to match my apartment! haha! As you can tell, my favourite colours are all over the walls, so I tend to blend right in like another fixture! Although this is NEVER the case once I step outside!



I was wearing h&m pants, aldo boots and the top was from Mendocino. The necklaces are a combination of forever 21 and my own designs.
I also love my h&m fidora! It is the best for when I am having a bad hair day! haha!



I am wearing my forever21 boots and dress with costa blanca jean jacket and vintage belt.
Well, thats that! Done and done!!

What are you wearing??