EYE CANDY : LONNY MAG MARCH/APRIL

Happy first day of May! I thought I'd post up a little Sunday Eye Candy for all those folk enjoying the long weekend relaxing with your blog roll. So Im a little late to the party for the Macrh/April Issue of Lonny Mag, but better late then never! here are some pages that caught my eye.

A ROYAL WEDDING DRESS

Royal Wedding fever is finally over! Tv scheduling is officially back to normal and the gown has finally been revealed.

It has to be the most anticipated dress this year (at least!), I couldn't imagine the pressure Kate...err excuse me Katherine, Duchess of Cambridge, would have felt in choosing 'the one'. However surely no one could complain about the end product; just the right amount of royal coverage, figure flattering and super stylish. The Grace Kelly-esque Alexander Mcqueen, by Sarah Burton lace concoction was topped off with a Cartier Crown on loan from the queen! I Thought the second dress for the reception (another McQueen) was just as gorgeous. I loved the double kiss...and how tiny is this Lady's waist!!

Definite similarities between Kate's dress and Grace Kelly's

LUST HAVE TREND : TERRIFIC TASSELS

Late last year tassels had the Spring 2011 runways all tied up, with an endless list of designers embellishing everything from belts, bags, shoes, and jewellery to hems, fans and necklines. Now finally the tassel is filtering through and hitting stores ready to be embraced!
The Tassel certainly isn't a new invention (in fact its been around for thousands of years) and has admittedly been a fairly familiar sight adorning shoes and bags, but this season it is settling for nothing less than centre stage.
Forget those dainty peach tassels holding your nanna's curtains back or the one atop your graduation cap…this trend is all about statements; think oversized, strong and obvious, long fringes and leather with metal hardware. That said, to be truly runway chic ; keep it classic, its about blending in as much as standing out. Yes they are large and fantastic but more importantly they are symbols of glamour and luxury. Keep to tones that blend or coordinate with the outfit or item they adorn and let the shape speak for itself!
Whether recharged as a by-product of recent trends in military and nautical themes (both are steeped with historical and traditional use of tassels) or perhaps the current popularity of art & crafty pursuits, this trend is leaping out of the world of soft furnishings and into your wardrobe, so open the door and find it a couple of nice places to stay at your place this season!

P.S Also keep an eye out for the tassel's cousin - fringing, I think it could also make a popular appearance this season

Runway pics via style.com

(1) Marchesa - Embellished silk dress £2962
(2) Philippe Audibert - Baltimore silver-plated tassel earrings £102
(3) Golden Goose - Platform Pumps US$260
(4) Sussan - Lindsay drawstring bag AU$39.95

PHOTO OF THE DAY : RAIN RAIN

Another rainy day in ol' Brisneyland, Autumn is finally getting its chill on

(photo seen via liveCreatingYourself)

HANDMADE BUY OF THE DAY : KNITTED CACTUS

Spotted in this months issue of Real Living (a mag I love) how cute are these knitted cacti! Handmade in Melbourne by the Etsy store Odds & Ends, Im loving the modern take on a 70s favourite, especially in that crisp white ceramic pot. All yours starting from $59AUD

from the May issue of Real Living

WORDS TO OBSERVE : BECAUSE YOU DECIDED YOU WOULD

via Escapade

LOOK OF THE DAY : CAROLINE ISSA

How effortless does this outfit look on Tank Fashion Director Caroline Issa? love the hint of spearmint frill beneath that belted knit.

Photo via moodboard

EASTER ON A LIGHTER NOTE

Ok so I felt my previous photo of the day didnt quite hit the festive Easter mark, so Im extending the bunny theme in a bit of a happier tone!

Raquel Zimmermann shot by Paola Kudacki

The Olsen Twins vua TallulahDoll

Vogue Korea celebrates the year of the Rabbit with Jang Yoon Ju photographed by Lee Gun-ho

PHOTO OF THE DAY : HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter from the mind of Tim Burton! (not exactly pastel happy is it!) Hope that bunny manages to find you all this long weekend...stay safe and enjoy the excuse for a break with family and friends

PHOTO OF THE DAY : ROUND IN CIRCLES

Jane from SeaOfShoes dons some layered lace and heads out into the sunlight for this perty shot

I WANT IT NOW : WATERCOLOUR PILLOW AND ROUCHED QUILT

Following on from my Adore Magazine Eye Candy post on sunday, these are two items from theApril/May issue that are on my decorating wish list. I wonder how hard a quilt like that would be to DIY...

Bluebellgray Magnolia Large pillow £80

ada&darcy charcoal rosette throw $219

EYE CANDY : ADORE HOME MAGAZINE'S APRIL/MAY ISSUE

Adore Home Magazine's April/May issue is my favourite so far! Jam packed with rooms to envy and style to steal; I could barely cull my favourite pages down to a suitable posting level, and even then there is plenty to see below. Hope everyone had a great weekend...

PHOTO OF THE DAY : KEEPING TIME

Alana Zimmer, shot by Max Abadian for the June 2010 issue of Flare Magazine (seen here)

LOOK OF THE DAY : ALEXIS MABILLE

The first look from the Fall 11 Alexis Mabille show.

I'm loving the hair and makeup, the peep of tartan and the silhouette of that ruffle flouncing out from beneath her camel belted coat...

Happy Friday!

PHOTO OF THE DAY : KATRIN THORMANN

This months UK Harpers Bazaar features the seaside editorial "White Michief". Katrin Thormann plays the lady in white, lensed by Horst Diekgerdes. The D&G chiffon dress with lace embroidery was styled by fashion editor Cathy Katerine and juxtaposes perfectly with the texture of the rock behind Katrin. I saw the shots via FashionGoneRogue

PRADA S/S11 PRINT CAMPAIGN

When I think of the Spring 2011 runways there are a few shows that really stand out as memorable and trend defining, one of them was of course the ubiquitous Prada show. Those licorice all-sort stripes and fruity prints are easily some of the most recognisable designer looks at the moment... Check out these pics from their recent print campaign