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SCKM Book 1

2012-01-20T23:55:00.000-08:00

Here is a sample of a book I designed, edited and produced back in 2008. It was created for SCKM, an exclusive Scandinavian cabinet maker - together with photographer Jacob Gils and wrier Julie Ralphs.

Valentines Day is just around the corner ( hint hint ; )

2012-01-11T01:41:00.000-08:00

Photographer: Stephan Schnedler for Gils

Client: Hartmanns

Ahh-doe-bay!

2012-01-11T00:59:00.000-08:00

Est Magazine Issue #3

2011-10-22T01:21:00.000-07:00

Est Magazine - Issue #2

2011-08-12T03:28:00.000-07:00

Colour Inspired - Still Life Series

2011-04-05T04:40:00.000-07:00

Photographer: Toby Scott
Ceramic Tags: Paper Boat Press
Colour: Porters Paints

Est Magazine - Real or Replica

2011-04-02T03:46:00.000-07:00

Photographer: Toby Scott
Stylist: Amey Rosenthal

Est Magazine - Issue #1

2011-04-01T03:31:00.000-07:00

Hair Expo Australia - AKA Togninis

2011-03-03T04:15:00.000-08:00

Photography: Mark Lobo

Hair: Jules Tognini

Candice does Copenhagen by Mario Testino

2010-11-25T22:29:00.000-08:00

Wiktor Hansson, Joachim Clause, Malthe and Candice Swanepoel of Victorias Secret fame from IMG New York, photographed by Mario Testino for VMAN in Copenhagen. Wickedly styled by Andrew Richardson. I'm loving the use of my favourite Shamballa bracelets.

.The Third & The Seventh. - Film - Alex Roman

2010-10-26T18:14:00.000-07:00

The Third & The Seventh is a 100% CGI animation - believe it or not. This amazing film explores architecture through the cinematographic lens. 32 year old Spaniard, Jorge Seva under the pseudonym Alex Roman, created the film in 3D Studio Max. Alex specialises in Architectural Visualisation gives a whole new life to animation through a photographic point of view. The title of the film makes reference to the third and the seventh pillars of art: architecture and cinema. I think I'm in love... despite there being no Photoshop work only AfterEffects.

If you're still not convinced that it's CG take a look at this.

An extended interview with Alex and hires stills can be found at AREA.autodesk.com

Noma - Restaurant - Copenhagen

2010-10-10T22:18:00.001-07:00

The San Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurants recently awarded Noma the 2010 Best Restaurant in the World. Noma is a two Michelin starred restaurant and serves nordic cuisine. Noma is Co-owned by 33 year old Head Chef, René Redzepi.

I have a soft spot for Noma as I worked on the Warehouse opposite for almost 3 years. In the summer we would eat our simple smørrebrød by the harbour and wonder what the high flyers were sampling at Noma. I won't comment on the food as I sadly never ate there. I do know however that Noma serves up style and atmosphere in one of Copenhagens most desirable locations. The harbour front warehouse on Christianshavn was renovated in 2004 and branded Nordatlantens Brygge / North Atlantic House . Noma opened at the same time and was fitted out by Signe Bindslev Henriksen of Space Cph.

Nomas latest gong coincides with the launch of their first cookbook Noma Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine. The photography was specially commissioned to recent favourite Ditte Isager.

Look Book - Chic - Change of Scandinavia

2010-08-04T19:00:00.001-07:00

Photographer: Jacob Gils
AD: Ricardo Camera
Model Ida Daugaard / Diva
Hair / Make Up: Sine Ginsborg / Unique
Track: Bom-dia Rio / BossaCucaNova

It's all just a matter of taste - Fulvio Bonavia.

2010-07-01T06:05:00.000-07:00

I'm in love with the work of Italian photographer Fulvio Bonavia.

Fluvio started out as a graphic designer and illustrator of film posters. His photography style is strong and the finish is stunning . He does all of his own postproduction work. His yummy conceptual coffee table book titled "A Matter of Taste" was published by Hachette Australia in 2008. In February 2010 Fulvio was awarded Mobius "Photographer of the Year".

Fulvio has a portfolio full of delicious and high fashion pieces. Drool!

Eat Pray Love

2010-06-29T21:00:00.000-07:00

3 events this week have lead me to start reading "Eat Pray Love".

Firstly I discovered author Elizabeth Gilbert via Ted Talks and her presentation on "A different way to think about creative genius"

Secondly, the realease of the trailer for the upcoming film starring Julia Roberts.

Lastly and rather obscurely "Dog days are over" by Florence and the Machine has been featuring heavily on my play list of late and just happens to feature on the film sound track.

Now off to lunch... to eat, pray & love ;o)

Regal Twelve indeed - Alexia Sinclair

2010-06-20T05:29:00.000-07:00

Alexia Sinclair is fine art photographer & digital artist with a true sense of style.

Alexia's "Regal Twelve is a series that combines hundreds of photographic elements and illustrations to form complex digitally montaged artworks. The series portrays twelve European monarchs who have ruled supreme and whose lives span over two millennia."

Boudica – The Celtic Queen. (AD 26 - 61)

Agrippina - The Poisoness (AD 15-59)

Christina of Sweden - The Androgynous Queen (1626 – 1689)

Eleanor of Aquitaine - The Eagle (1122 – 1204)

Elizabeth I – The Virgin Queen (1533-1603)

All images © Alexia Sinclair 2009

To crop or not to crop? - Yann Arthus-Bertrand

2010-06-07T18:22:00.000-07:00

Chevaux, 2004 is an inventory of horse breeds throughout the world by French Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

Just because...

2010-05-31T06:11:00.001-07:00

Her Morning Elegance by Oren Lavie
2096 Photos by Eyal Landesman
Stills Exhibition at HME Gallery

Love the Cat-itude!

2010-05-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

The Lab Sydney and TBWA Melbourne have pulled at the heart strings of cat lovers far and wide - including yours truly - by creating this gorgeous animation with all the right "cat-itude".

Whiskas are now following up with a clever little comp. Forget winning $10,000 when your cat has the chance to appear on Whiskas special Oh So... range. We couldn't resist the temptation. Please vote for Loiue here

Truly Creative - Unforgettable Moments from Pandora

2010-05-24T22:50:00.000-07:00

I've been chuckling at the latest Pandora campaign tagline. "Life has its moments.... some of them are unforgettable" Is it me or was something lost in translation?

Today all is forgiven as I've stumbled upon something truly amazing from the Pandora creative team. A film. It is creatively enchanting and features a practical reason to use "bullet time" special effects. They've dubbed it "a feel good film" - and that it is.

Watch it through. You won't be disappointed. Meanwhile, I'm still digging around for creative credits.

Check out the HQ version here.

Photographer Michael Greves - Sydney RAFW Darling

2010-04-22T07:31:00.000-07:00

Aussie photographer Michael Greves is about to hit Sydney Rosemount Australian Fashion Week with FIRSTFACE Runway Photography For Fasgion Designers.

Michael has a hot portfolio, fresh off the Paris runways and an eye for cool. He's sure to attract some attention. The Jean Paul Gaultier runway beauty shots hit the mark every time.

Real geek - Helmut Newton

2010-03-31T05:04:00.000-07:00

Belledejour says, "Real geeks don't care what's next, because that would imply caring what other people think. The process of deciding whether or not you care what other people think is inherently not-geek.

If this is the case then Mr Newton is my kinda geek. Want an education? Study the work of Helmut Newton and Alice Springs... even better visit the gallery in Berlin.

Real geeks can't stop doing and thinking what they're doing and thinking. Remuneration for it does not really enter the equation and holidays do not switch it off.

Coming up for air

2010-03-28T04:25:00.000-07:00

If your happiness is entirely dependent on anothers love, you will never truly be happy. If love is valuable to you, it is because you give it. You must be ready to expect nothing in return. Once you accept this, your heart will never be broken again.

SMP Design - Interior Design & Styling

2010-03-01T08:30:00.000-08:00

Website sianmacpherson.com.au

Photography: Ian MacPherson

Furry friends - Zoo Studio

2010-01-27T18:16:00.000-08:00

9 months ago we adopted a little furry friend from the wonderful RSPCA.... little Louie has changed our lives. Our support continues when we will attend The fifth annual RSPCA Qld Montville Gourmet Food & Wine Event featuring classic cuisine, fine wine, guest speaker Bob Irwin and a photography master class with Zoo Studio the official Photography Partner for RSPCA Qld. There are many ways to support the RSPCA - donating is just one of them. RSPCA NSW has a wonderful blog.

Photos: Zoo Studio

And he does it again - Terry Richardson

2010-01-13T08:30:00.000-08:00

V Magazine is currently featuring this shoot by Terry Richardson online. The story originally appeared in V63.
Could this be a sign of things to come for fashion & retouching. Will our perception of beauty finally, start coming back down to earth?

Styling Mel Ottenberg
Models Jacquelyn Jablonski and Crystal Renn (FORD NY)
Location Milk Studios NYC
Retouching Dtouch

Bling-a-ling

2010-01-11T23:57:00.000-08:00

Bling - was that like a 90's thing? What does this decade have in store for me? Here are a few samples of jewelry from my portfolio.... see more at www.designedly.com.au

Cycling in the snow

2010-01-08T01:54:00.000-08:00

Today I'm homesick for Copenhagen.

Copenhagen January Cycling - Your Country from Copenhagenize on Vimeo.

Inspiration for christmas shopping - "The Wist List"

2009-12-12T02:05:00.000-08:00

I have braved 4 Scandinavian winters and every year failed to submit a prezzie wish list to my Danish "family" who begged me for hints. I don't know if it's customary or just that particular family but I none-the-less refused to write a list. I just love surprises. This year however I'm either feeling nostalgic, here in australia, literally sweating over christmas preparations. I think I've grown-up and out of surprises. Let this be the first - albeit ambitious - list.

1. The 2009 Ice Crystal Ornament and christmas tree candle holder (21-Carat White Gold Plated) to go with the rest of the family collection c/- our Danish family. Designed by Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen 13 - 18 Euros 2. Millimeter Milligram MMMG Ping Pong Perpetual Calendar with numbered cards that y can flip over for every day of the month date and day.... to make flipping the day over part of my morning ritual. $49.95 notemaker.com.au 3. A new Moleskine 2010 12 month Weekly Planner - to replace my beloved 2009 edition. $29.95 notemaker.com.au 4.1900 Round Table and Chairs with gorgeous heart shaped backs, comfy arm rests and room for a parasole. Perfect for Sunday brunch. $ A small fortune from Kendall Collection 5. White Butlers Trays - for the house with no cupboards, drawers or shelves. $175.00 White Home 6. Canon EOS 7D with all the trimmings - EBAY & BF - do your thing! 7. A Romeo & Juliet balcony off our bedroom "Please quote" Storybook Cottages 8. Nigella Express - Mouthwatering recipes for good food fast. The domestic Goddess is back but this time it's instant. What can I say - she fascinates me and her recipes are so darn simple. $69.95 Random House Australia Photography by Liz Parsons 9. And lastly, something more practical for this tropical QLD home with a various assortment of recycled Pushout and Double Hung style windows and no damn fly screens... Magnetic Screens made to order by Magic Seal Screens

Age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

2009-12-03T05:56:00.000-08:00

Every time I see a shot from the Close-up series by Martin Schoeller I have to stop and take a closer look. Forget retouching! Famous ladies brave enough to be exposed - in all their wrinkled glory - is amazing.

Photographer / Blog love - Chase Jarvis - Purists Beware

2009-11-24T23:34:00.000-08:00

Just found this great pic of Avedons instructions to his printer on the blog of photographer, Chase Jarvis. And I agree with one of his followers "For as long as people have been able to practice selective developing in the dark room, there has been photo manipulation."

Stylist, Photographer, Author - Pia Jane Bijkerk - inspiration overload

2009-11-20T18:27:00.000-08:00

I'm loving Pia Jane Bijkerks work. Apart from being a stylist, photographer and author Pia also has time for a very inspiring blog. Pia recently completed the first of 3 books. The newly released Paris: Made By Hand features more that 50 of Pias favourite Parisian boutique/ateliers from her little black book. She styled, photographed & authored this little gem.

Pia lives between Sydney, Paris and her houseboat in Amsterdam

Her work can also be found in Gourmet Traveller and Vogue Entertaining + Traveller.

Photos found here, here and here.

Photographer - Ditte Isager - the foodie darling

2009-11-14T18:27:00.000-08:00

I just love this photo by Danish Photographer Ditte Isager for Gordon Ramsays: Cooking for friends. Ditte was born, raised and educated in Copenhagen. She trained with the respected Schiller studio and is now based in New York.

With an extremely rich style Dittes work is a standout in the current trend of light filled photography. She seems to have stuck to a shadowy, saturated look over the years. The styling and capture of texture is perfect.

Ditte must be a dream to work with especially on large stressful projects. He folio includes monster jobs for the likes of Martha Stewart, Wagamammas, Claus Meyer & Fritz Hansen to name a few.

Miss Isager seems to be the current darling of Australian Vogue Living - and so she should be - more please!

All photos by Ditte Isager, via Edge Reps.

What the Google Doodle? - "Un num num num num"

2009-11-10T01:42:00.000-08:00

Google often modify their wordmark with humorous features to signify major events. They are known as Google Doodles. In all honesty I've been completely distracted this week by the cute Sesame Street 40th Anniversary tribute. Due to the popularity of the series you can now download the Doodles Hi Res including this behind the scenes photo shoot.

Here I was thinking it was just an illustration. Can anyone email me the name of the photographer?

What is it that is making the Sesame Street Doodles so popular? I've searched the Doodle archive and believe this is only the second time photographs rather than an illustrations have been used. The first use of a photograph was for the 20th Anniversary of Wallace and Gromit Characters.

Did you know that Oscar the Grouch was the color orange in season 1? There are 39 more things you may not have known about Sesame Street on the Sesame Workshop website as well as puppeteer bios, celebrity clips and parody descriptions.

Simon Lekias photographs Miranda Kerr for Australian Bazaar

2009-11-05T04:25:00.000-08:00

Little Mirri graces the cover of the Christmas-tinged Harpers Bazaar December issue. Australian fashion photographer Simon Lekias - a regular for Bazaar - landed the shoot.

And finally, Mirandas new organic Noni based skincare range is also about to launch in David Jones - yippie!!!

Photography: Simon Lekias
Styling: Mark Vassallo

Makeup: Jody Oliver / DLM

Hair: Alan White / The Names Agency

[photos courtesy of fashiongonerogue.com]

Stella McCartney x GapKids

2009-11-03T04:48:00.000-08:00

The latest collection for GapKids hit the stores yesterday. The 70 piece collection has been created in a partnership between Gap and Stella McCartney. The mother of 3 is known for her animal friendly, namesake designs and adidas collections. Both the collection and image campaign have Scandinavian written all over them. The cute little military jackets scream Michael Jackson and the leopard prints are too cute. Yes it's text book look book photography but 2-3 seasons ago the northern europeans were already onto this look.

Noa Noa miniature is one of my all time favourite kids clothing lines - especially for girls gear. Photo: Gils, Digital Imaging: Designedly

And department store Illum deliver only the best brands. Their image campaigns are so clean and cool. Photo: Gils, Agency: Dyhr Hagen, Digital Imaging: Designedly

My horse ran last

2009-11-03T03:38:00.001-08:00

Art print: Red Letter Press

Sunday best - tabasco

2009-11-01T01:29:00.000-07:00

Agency: Ogilvy, South Africa, April 2008
Photographer: Michael Lewis MAN Photography
Retoucher: Rob Frew

Loula May & Fred

2009-10-31T11:00:00.000-07:00

“Life isn't counted by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away” Anon

Photographer - Jacob Gils - nice Nice

2009-10-30T01:56:00.001-07:00

Check out one of my most recent retouching projects. The series was shot on location in Nice by Jacob Gils. Jacob is a Copenhagen based photographer with the knack for scandinavian cool. Learn more about Jacob and his team at gils.dk See more of my retouching work at designedly.com.au

Photographer - Mark Shaw - Jackie O

2009-10-28T02:01:00.000-07:00

Mark Shaw is best know for his portraits of Jacqueline Kennedy. Shaw produced work for Vanity Fair and Time. He created print advertising work up until his death in 1969 at the age of 47. Other famous sitters include Audrey Hepburn, Pablo Picasso, Brigette Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, Yves Saint Laurent and Coco Chanel.

The Mark Shaw Photographic Archive is currently the only solar and wind powered photo archive in the world and is managed by Marks only son David Shaw. A portion of the profits is donated to Earth Sweet Home, a non-profit organisation promoting sustainable design technologies.

I adore the shot of Jackie & Jack - the light, the composition, the colours..... Kudos Mr Shaw.

Am I too young to start channeling Jacueline Kennedy?

Underwater love

2009-10-26T05:44:00.000-07:00

A recent holiday to the Great Barrier Reef has me curious about underwater photography.

Here is some amazing work by Bahrain born, London based underwater photographer & director Zena Holloway.

Living Green - Steven Meisel

2009-10-25T01:52:00.000-07:00

The Influence and Stardoll blog is a constant source of inspiration. They collect the latest and greatest fashion editorial shoots. This archive series by Steve Meisel for Vogue Italia is a little close to home.

Vogue Italia

Feb 2008

Living Green

Steven Meisel

c/- Influence & Stardoll

Boy Photoshops girl: A Flickr love story

2009-10-18T23:50:00.000-07:00

Rosie Hardy and Aaron Nace were together via photo manipulation before they ever met in person. "Be it an ocean, be it a wall, nothing will keep me from you," is the first image in their ongoing project, "Compilation Sundays." c/- msnbc

Visit Aaron and Rosie Fotography to see more of their work.

Photos: Aaron Nace & Rosie Hardy

One is the loveliest colour

2009-10-09T02:46:00.000-07:00

Joanna Goddard is a new york based writer. Her personal blog "A Cup of Jo" Photography, design, fashion, bikes and the people I love, is a gold mine of inspiration.

Jo has a regular blog spot at Glamour Magazine called "Smitten - Daily Sex & Relationships Blog" and if that wasn't enough she also writes for Elle & New York Magazine.....

A great article called "One is the loveliest colour" was published by New York Magazine way back in Feb 2008 and makes me giggle. It reminds me of one of my lecturers from design college... who only wore blue jeans & white shirts as a rule.

Commitment? Art project? OCD? Five New Yorkers who wear only one color all day, every day (and it’s not black).

Photos: Tina Tyrell

Tropical Queensland - here I come!

2009-10-08T21:11:00.000-07:00

Best friend + fabulous weather + tropical location + snorkeling - computer = The Perfect Holiday

In a way you can't stop time - We <3 Julius

2009-10-08T01:52:00.000-07:00

Julius Shulman - American architectural photographer 1910-2009

"It makes a lot of sense to think of Julius and Los Angeles as siblings: they grew up together."

Visual Acoustics
The Modernism of Julius Shulman

A Documentary Film by Eric Bricker

Strange Light - How to Publish a Magazine in a Day and a Half

2009-10-06T04:58:00.000-07:00

Strange Light - Photos from the Great Australian Dust Storm - Compiled by Derek Powazeki and published using the Magcloud on-demand printing.

“Powazek e-mailed about 70 Australian photographers to tell them he was assembling a magazine and ask if they would like to be involved. They weren’t offered any compensation — and only one turned him down.”

If you'd like to know "How to Publish a Magazine in a Day and a Half" read on here.

Meanwhile here is a sneak peek at Dereks work.

And how our rising moon looked tonight over the pacific

Photographer - Louise Hawson - 52 Suburbs

2009-10-04T16:01:00.000-07:00

Louise Hawson is a clever Sydney photographer with a simple plan.

"I've lived in Sydney for over 30 years but I've never set foot in most of its 637 suburbs. Time to dust off the street directory, grab my camera and venture out into the great unknown. My plan? To nose around one new suburb every week for a year, in search of the beauty in the 'burb."

Love - Audrey Tatutou x Chanel

2009-10-04T05:56:00.000-07:00

Chanel No5 campaign
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Inspiration : A Very Long Engagement
Location: Nice & Istanbul
Music: I'm a fool to want you, Billie Holiday

Coco avant Chanel

Director: Anne Fontaine

de•sign•ed•ly

2009-10-03T18:06:00.000-07:00

Adv. 1. designedly - purposely, deliberately,with intention; in an intentional manner, "he used that word intentionally"; "i did this by choice"

Things alter for the worse spontaneously, if they be not altered for the better designedly. -Francis Bacon

Craig McDean + Kirsten Stewart

2009-10-02T20:52:00.000-07:00

Kirsten Stewart graces the cover of the yet to be released Oct/Nov issue of Interview.

Photographer Craig McDean and his team have pulled some old tricks out of the bag for this one.

2009-10-02T20:08:00.000-07:00

" People confuse simplicity, which is hard to achieve, with simplistic, which is easy and usually lacks value."

decisions.... decisions....

2009-10-02T02:40:00.001-07:00

“If Sydney were personified, she’d be bronzed, brazen, and almost certainly wearing a Zimmermann bikini, so synonymous has the sunny Australian label become with Australian style.” – Sydney Morning Herald.

I'm off to tropical north queensland with my best friend next week and need a new snorkeling outfit. 16 years old and still going strong - the Sydney based brand Zimmermann has always produced amazing collections. This is a shoot from The 08/09 Cruise Collection that I've had on the HD for a while. It's pure summer! I especially love the little blue girly polkadot suit.

If anyone knows who the photographer is please let mw know.

SAND - white hot

2009-10-02T02:14:00.000-07:00

Scandinavian brand SAND have launched their SS10 Trends.

tropical trends

2009-09-20T04:33:00.000-07:00

Gucci SS09 mixes tropical and safari - love it - fedoras, palms, swimwear and great colours. The campaign was shot by Dutch pair Inez & Vinoodh.

Photography: Inez & Vinoodh
Models: Lily Donaldson, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Natasha Poly, Mathias Bergh; Jonatan Frenk

i <3 sunny saturdays

2009-09-19T02:53:00.000-07:00

Photo: Kalle Gustafsson

a little lachapelle

2009-09-13T05:06:00.000-07:00

David is back in my life. Last night SBS screened Eye Candy - The Crazy World of David LaChapelle by film maker Hilka Sinning. You can see the entire documentary here

LaChapelles latest exhibition “The Rape of Africa” will be on view at the David DeSanctis Gallery from Sept. 12 until Oct. 31.

<3 friday drinks

2009-09-11T00:16:00.000-07:00

i <3 istanbul - Kate Moss + Mert & Marcus + W magazine

2009-09-05T06:59:00.000-07:00

In April 2008 I visited Istanbul and spent an afternoon at Cagaloglu Hamami. Apparently one of the cities oldest and most traditional bath houses. The following September W Magazine published a shoot buy Mert & Marcus. They truly captured the atmosphere of this amazing place. I wish I were there now having my hair washed by the flower shaped basin followed by a nap on the warm marble....

Mario Testino & Charlize Theron for US Vogue september issue

2009-09-05T05:40:00.000-07:00

The latest issue of US Vogue is out... the big one... september 09. Mario Testino shot Charlize Theron in New Mexico at "Ghost Ranch", the home of american artist Georgia O'Keefe. The light is amazing and Charlize is divine in the some what modest black and white outfits.

Mario Testino & Lady Gaga for V Magazine Sept 09

2009-09-04T22:16:00.000-07:00

I love spring & Vogue Australia

2009-09-03T05:45:00.000-07:00

Australian Vogue Editor Kristie Clements has launched Vogue Australia: 50 Years of Australian Style just in time for spring.

Australian fashion accessories that even Madonna must have...

2009-08-31T02:03:00.000-07:00

Cynics, are Sydney based NZ natives producing accessories with edge.

Cynics are making waves with their cheeky scarves. In particular their "Madonna and child" scarf with a twist. The Madonna is the celebrity and the child is her child. Madonna has even scored one these exclusive 100% silk statements for her own wardrobe. Lucky girl!

Cynics recently launched a collection of jewellery titled "Superheroes" featuring highly polished arm bands, wrist cuffs, bangles and rings - they are to die for.

I've had the pleasure of working with these lovely, creative ladies. I waived my digital imaging wand over the photos for the hot image campaign accompanying their zip-it collection. Here is a sneak peek...

The new black

2009-08-31T01:27:00.000-07:00

Let's face it - a bike is one of the latest must have accessories.

leading a double life - Daylesford fashionably reborn - just add water

2009-08-31T00:09:00.000-07:00

During the devastating Victorian bush fires earlier this year, my partner and I visited Daylesford. The region was in a state of shock... the little town sadly deserted. Regardless, we fell in love with Daylesford and Tourism Victoria is doing this little gem justice by featuring it in a new TV campaign. The focus is on water, healing and rebirth. Love it!

Agency: Publisis Mojo, Melbourne
Actress: Melbourne-born Isabel Lucas, of recent Transformers fame.
Director: Mike Molloy.
Music: “Down to the River To Pray”, sung by Paris Wells supported by the Brunswick Women’s Choir.

We stayed at Cherry Tree Cottage Bed and Breakfast and ate at the Farmers Arms Hotel. Both equally charming.

Photoshop cutout filter x Alphonse Mucha = Ken Taylor

2009-08-27T23:20:00.000-07:00

Melbourne based illustrator Ken Taylor rocks! He is well and truly "taking the bull by the horns". A more recent promo piece for Kings of Leon is laced with Alphonse Mucha style and we're just loving it! We're not actually talking photoshop filters here folks. This is the real deal - vector to the max! Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, Ben Harper, ACDC, Mammal, Neil Young, Arctic Monkeys, Meatllica, Crowded House, Tool, Queens of the Stone Age.... Would it be fair to say Mr Taylor is music art royalty?

Awesome campaign - Lip Service

2009-08-27T23:05:00.001-07:00

I love this lip concept campaign and for the life of me cant remember where I found it - can anyone help?

Here are a few of my own digital imaging lip jobs.

photos: Gils Photography

Brisbane - A fashion force to be reckoned with...

2009-08-26T18:27:00.000-07:00

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival is in full swing this week. The participating line up is top class and the city is heaving with local fashionistas desperate for some inspiration.

Without sounding too bitter I think the event management team could deliver a little more finesse for the reported $850,000 price tag. The ticketing regime is not to international standards, the flagship venue generously supplied by the city is sadly void of atmosphere, I seriously doubt that an invitation list exists and to top it off Myer staged a free lunchtime parade complete with a front row of drooling blokes wielding camera phones..... NO!!!!

Securing Queensland's reputation as a fashion force to be reckoned with was the mission.... hmmm.....

Nicola Finetti, Kirrily Johnston & Lisa Ho deliver flowing maxi dresses and a palete of nude and safari this season. The highlight - soaring hemlines.

Pictures: Getty Images

Some days are a little bit like this....

2009-08-24T04:35:00.000-07:00

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival

2009-08-24T04:29:00.000-07:00

Off to see Lisa Ho SS09 at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Highlights to come.....

Loving Christophe Huet - the french (re)touch

2009-08-21T01:47:00.000-07:00

For a dose of photoshop genius look up Christophe Huet. He is the managing Director of French retouching studio Asile and has one of the most enviable portfolios I've ever seen. Playstation, Nike, adidas, Alpha Romeo, Tag Huler Microsoft..... the list goes on. Huets website features an inspiring "making of" section and you can really get to know his process while exploring the "extras". I particularly like his unpretentious reflections on the Steve McQueen Tag Heuer job.

Photographer - Jill Greenberg - The Maipulator

2009-08-19T01:38:00.000-07:00

I love Jill Greenbergs hyper real style. She was tagged "The Manipulator" in the early '90s when she became known for her surreal portraits with tweaked colors and distortion. Her portfolio these days includes commercial, fashion and portrait work.

Greenbergs most notable work is her 2006 "End Times" series, featuring toddlers in tears. Sadly it drew a lot of criticism. In some cases, the emotional subjects were brought undone by offering them candy, then taking it away.... ouch! In any case the results are moving and the message is powerful.

Despite controversy, risqué subject matter and recent run-in's with politicians, Jill Greenberg is and exceptional photographer. Her series work is clever her fashion work is polished and her chic surreal style is just to-die-for!

The kids over at Cool Hunting have put together this video.

Wikifashion - Anna Wintour poster

2009-08-19T01:23:00.000-07:00

Wikifashion is a project created for and by the fashion community. It was created out of the desire to have a central location where fashion lovers can find and catalog information (including photos and videos) related to anything fashion.

Illustrator Molly Crabapple has created this cheeky illustration of Anna Wintour for Wikifashion. Molly illustrates in her trademark Victoraian style for Marvel Comics, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Playgirl. Marvel refer to her as "The burlesque queen". She has also illustrated eight books, including her own... and she is an artist for Backstage a murder mystery webcomic set in the burlesque halls of old New York. Appears every Thursday at Act-i-vate

...what a busy girl!

Pixelpushing - photo-realistic retouching by Taylor James

2009-08-15T23:01:00.000-07:00

Taylor James is a UK production house. They have been around for over a decade and their work is a super photo-realistic blend photography, cgi and retouching. Coke, Sony, Guinness, Nissan Brittish Airways...... the list goes on. Their portfolio is out of this world and the case studies are enchanting.

Photographer - Kalle Gustafsson - The Stylish Swede

2009-08-14T06:24:00.000-07:00

Kalle Gustafsson is my new favourite photographer. Kalle has refined aged polariod treatments, he pushes high pass to the max and turns many of his shots into sun drenched masterpieces. His work just oozes style...

Blog Love - Copenhagen Cycle Chic

2009-08-12T16:03:00.000-07:00

Copenhagen Cycle Chic is my all time favorite blog. Check out a lovely clip from my old daily cycle route to work..... and the Copenhagen Cycle Chic Manifesto

- I choose to cycle chic and, at every opportunity, I will choose Style over Speed.
- I embrace my responsibility to contribute visually to a more aesthetically pleasing urban landscape.
- I am aware that my mere prescence in said urban landscape will inspire others without me being labelled as a 'bicycle activist'.
- I will ride with grace, elegance and dignity.
- I will choose a bicycle that reflects my personality and style.
- I will, however, regard my bicycle as transport and as a mere supplement to my own personal style. Allowing my bike to upstage me is unacceptable.
- I will endeavour to ensure that the total value of my clothes always exceeds that of my bicycle.
- I will accessorize in accordance with the standards of a bicycle culture and acquire, where possible, a chain guard, kickstand, skirt guard, fenders, bell and basket.
- I will respect the traffic laws.
- I will refrain from wearing and owning any form of 'cycle wear'. The only exception being a bicycle helmet - if I choose to exercise my freedom of personal choice and wear one.

Copenhagen Wednesday Bicycles from Colville Andersen on Vimeo.

Vanity Fair & Annie Leibovitz - "Don and Betty’s Paradise Lost"

2009-08-10T01:42:00.001-07:00

I'm fascinated by Mad Men. It's got to be addictive for anyone who's set foot inside an advertising agency. The characters are enchanting, the script is tight, the look has scrupulous period details and that story line... As Bruce Handy form Vanity Fair puts it "if you like high modernism, narrow lapels, bullet bras, smoking, heavy drinking at lunch, good hotel sex, and bad office sex, this is the series for you" Read his full article at Vanity Fair

I addition to Bruces insight into the next season, Vanity Fair booked Annie Leibovitz to shoot a delicious series. The mezmerising January Jones and devastatingly handsome John Hamm get into character and the results are true Leibovitz style....
Stylist: Michael Roberts
Location: Lightbourne House, Lyford Cay, Nassau, the Bahamas

Check out a behind the scenes video here

I love my new polariod app

2009-08-09T18:52:00.000-07:00

I've always loved polaroids. Today my enthusiasm is anew! The kids at Polariod have got it together and now you can "create high resolution Polaroid -like pictures from you digital photos". You just drag and drop and the shot develops on screen. By double clicking the preview before it's finished developing you can get some interesting results. oh... and play around with the preferences - enjoy!

Backstage: Terry Richardson: Lacoste SS09

2009-08-09T02:06:00.000-07:00

Lacoste extends their "jump" theme in the SS09 campaign. Believe it or not the image campaign was shot by Terry Richardson who's subject matter and lighting style is usually in a completely different zone..... But, I have to say I love the result..... the clothes, the models, the beat, the beat, the beat...

Models: Tanya Dziahileva., Sean Opry, Alyona, Hyoni Kang, René Rodríguez, Kate Somers, Andrei Mahu, Andrew Smith, Chris Galya, Doug Bell, Gordon Bothe, René Rodriguez, Toms Birkavs
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Music: Tilly and The Wall: Beat Control
Client: Lacoste

Copenhagen Fashion Week + I do 30 = lovely laundry

2009-08-08T19:38:00.000-07:00

Copenhagen Fashion Week is here again and if you want to get in touch with Scandinavian fashion explore the links below....

Go crazy watching all the shows on Copenhagen Fashion Week TV

My fave collection is by Stine Goyas oriental inspired, steamy, poolside glamour. (where you can spot my buddy Lars Dyhr front row in the pork pie ;o)

Bruuns Bazaar offers up Scandinavian classic summer lines. They've also coaxed the lovely Louise P out of maternity leave to help vamp things up a bit. The tunes are also so hot. Love it all!

Get a daily roundup online from Dansk Daily designed by Applied Projects

You can and should also get involved in a brilliant green campaign supported by Copenhagen Fashion Week I do 30 because 30 is really is the new 60.......

Madonna + Louis Vuitton x Marc Jacobs = ????

2009-08-08T18:03:00.000-07:00

"...and she [seemed like] a little french courtesan with those bunny ears..."

I've been enchanted by the outfit Madonna wore to the recent the Met Costume Institute Gala and the subsequent Louis Vuitton image campaign. Shot by Steven Meisel and treated with an aggressive solarization effect. The shoot was inspired by Tamara de Lempica, whom I mentioned in an earlier blog.... she keeps on popping up... hmmm....

What really has everyone talking is the Marc Jacobs-designed bunny ears. The original bunny ears made their catwalk debut in March at the Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 show at the Louvre in Paris. This accessory will apparently hit stores this European autumn. The silk ears will be smaller, attached to a headband and offered in black only. A price has not been set yet.

I'm not quite sure this glamorous eccentricity will take off... do you? In any case I'm inspired......

Emma Hack + Florence Broadhurst = 'wallflowers'

2009-08-07T06:02:00.000-07:00

Emma Hack began as a children's face painter and qualified hairdresser and make-up artist. Today she is a body artist working on advertising campaigns, corporate events and fashion parades. Clients include Toyota, Tiffany & Co, Paspaley, Sydney Fashion Week, MAC, Sony Playstation, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Optus, Cirque du Soliel and Adelaide Festival of Arts. Emma has exhibited 6 collections throughout Australia. Emma's current exhibition explores Oriental Delights, featuring Florence Broadhurst's wallpaper murals mixed with quirky body art. Ming vases and nudes are also a feature.
Emma Hack Florence Broadhurst

target australia advert - stop motion love

2009-08-06T17:52:00.000-07:00

"everyone and everything" from "the boys and girls"

love toys

2009-08-06T04:56:00.000-07:00

Designer Ed McGowan photographs toys. Too cute! He has a thing for tilt shift....

Jeremy Saunders - Motorcycle Diaries, etc...

2009-08-06T04:32:00.000-07:00

Australian Edge has posted a great interview with Jeremy Saunders - my favourite poster designer. His old website had a fabulous case study about the poster he did for Suburban Mayhem. Written by Alice Bell. Hopefully he will include this again on new site.

Photographer Bronek Kozka

2009-08-06T04:30:00.000-07:00

Photographer Bronek Kozka

Evolution of the apple logo

2009-08-06T04:09:00.000-07:00

An interview with Rob Janoff, designer of the Apple logo by creative bits

the sartorialist - scott schuman

2009-08-06T02:43:00.000-07:00

Scott Schuman is a former fashion marketer turned self taught photographer. He runs one of the world’s most famous fashion blogs. As well as “turning photo blogging into an art form”, Schuman was also named recently as one of Time magazine’s top 100 design influencers. Schuman has compiled an anthology of his most favoured shots from around the world; the wide range of sartorial subjects spans from London to Rio, Paris to Milan, and of course, New York. Available in paperback and a luxurious, limited edition hardback edition, The Sartorialist is a must for any style junkie’s coffee table. Selectism – The Sartorialist Book By Scott Schuman THE SARTORIALIST
This week he blogged about Sheila Scotter, one of the first editors of Australian Vogue. Australian Vogue

Coffee table book - SCKM - Gils Fotografi

2009-08-06T01:05:00.000-07:00

SCKM started as a small carpentry firm in 1994 specializing in interiors. Today they these architects use their designer angle to produce elegant furniture and kitchens. Their signature look - classic clean Scandinavian lines.

Production of this large format hard cover coffee table book required co-ordinating a close collaboration between SCKM, the photographer, writer and printer.

Oh, if you want a copy of the book you'll probably have to order a kitchen - sorry!

Client: SCKM

Copy: Julie Ralphs

Photography: Gils

Retouching Project - CHANGE OF SCANDINAVIA

2009-08-05T02:09:00.000-07:00

Change of Scandinavia has finally launched their new lingerie range. I retouched these beautiful photos by Jacob Gils. They were taken in Portugal.
Gils Change Lynda Evans

Procrastination

2009-08-04T17:00:00.001-07:00

Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he is supposed to be doing at that moment. ~Robert Benchley

The Design Files & 20th Century Scandinavia

2009-08-04T16:53:00.000-07:00

What a find! The Design Files lists a smorgasboard of stores stocking Scandinavian pieces - including Century Scandinavia 79, Lygon st, Brunswick - bliss! Plenty of lovely photos too.
The Design Files

Photographer - Sean McMenomy

2009-08-03T23:01:00.000-07:00

I have long admired a photo shot by Sean McMenomy and think I have just stumbled upon his inspiration. The divine artist Tamara de Lempicka. Seans photo series was shot for an early edition of Dansk Magazine.
Sean McMenomy Dansk Magazine Tamara de Lempicka

Photographer - Prue Ruscoe

2009-08-03T22:06:00.000-07:00

Prue Ruscoe is an Australian photographer and her book is full of delicious interiors. Prue often works with interior stylist Shannon Fricke who has a great blog.
Prue Ruscoe - The Names Agency

Inspiration for retouching - Nice & The Birds

2009-08-03T19:03:00.001-07:00

Here are some mood boards for my latest digital imaging project.

witta + sunshine = Edward Hopper

2009-08-03T18:01:00.000-07:00

Ceramist & Designer - Ole Jensen - Surface Egg Cup

2009-08-03T16:37:00.000-07:00

Ole Jensen was educated at The Arts and Crafts College in Kolding and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Ole is an artisan craftsman and designer. He creates domestic ware for eating and drinking - cups, jugs, bowls. Everything comes with a twist. Surface Egg Cup, White Porcelain, 140 x 100 x 40 mm
BoBedre Gils Photography Muuto Stephan Schnedler

Fashion Designer - Stine Goya

2009-08-03T16:04:00.000-07:00

Stine Goya graduated from Central St. Martins, specializing in fashion design with print, in 2005. The first collection, Confetti, was presented at the Copenhagen and Paris Fashion Week in February 2007. She now presents in Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin and London and is carried in prominent stores around the world.
www.stinegoya.com

Photographer - Lene Kronow

2009-08-03T03:41:00.000-07:00

Lilly's Photography