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(Lila Skirt: Gary Pepper Vintage, Grey tee: Witchery, Wedges: Jeffrey Campbell, Fur Clutch: Vintage, Lampshade: Vintage)

On the weekend Luke and I went down to Sydney and returned to the whimsical woods where i shot my first lookbook for the store. My talented friend Chad who is helping me out with some little projects also came along and shot some behind the scenes footage of my Solestruck.com collaboration which i will hopefully be posting very soon! It was such a cute day and we couldn't believe our luck when the clouds cleared just before sunset to give us this intense gold afternoon light. It only made my outfit (and large lampshade hat?) even more dreamy and had me wishing for springs warmer weather to finally arrive.

These photos are also a sneak peek of one of my new designs coming to the store very very soon - The "LILA" skirt. I read the name Lila in a book a few weeks ago and knew straight away that it belonged to this skirt. I fell in love with it even more when i discovered it had a beautiful meaning. Within Hinduism it means 'pastime' or 'play' and in some beliefs means the spontaneous activity of the creation of the world. It is the new version and loving sister to my "AKIRA" skirts and will be a staple piece for my spring wardrobe. The design is still simple and clean but I made a few minor adjustments like lining the skirt with a tulle underlay to give you that light, whimsical flare from the waist and i also removed the elastic and just added a small zip and button to give you a clean satin waist band. Seeing as these are a little more intricate than the AKIRA'S they're taking a a little longer for my dressmaker to finish but hopefully will be ready in a few weeks time, and perhaps around the same time when the weather decides to return to a much warmer and bearable temperature! I can hardly type anything today because my fingers are too cold!

In saying that, i hope you're all inside staying nice and toasty. My new collection will be up on facebook tonight so have a browse and try to keep warm with a hot cup of tea, or two :)

PS. Any suggestions on to what colours you would like to see the LILA in?

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50 comments:

  1. wow very nice style!!!!!! I love your pics!

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  2. Girl you are absolutely stunning! Seriously! I love what your wearing - gorgeous outfit! Love the shoes, the skirt, the clutch, the top, everything!!!
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  3. Gorgeous photos. Your outfit is so sweet. And you're definitely working that lampshade hat :)

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  4. The lighting's exquisite, I love that fur clutch!

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  5. my vote for the skirt is: patterns. maybe floral or stripe!! amazing photos :)

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  6. wow gorgeous photos! you always look amazing






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    xx

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  7. Lila is a great name for this skirt! Pastels ;) that's what I picture the Lila Skirt in.

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

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  8. the skirt is amazing.... the whole look is amazing!! and the lighting is magical.

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    xx

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  9. Nicole, amazing skirt design! and beutiful photos!!

    I can see Lila in a lovely dark pastel purple and a deep navy.

    You really are an inspiration and I can't wait to see what you do next!

    Emily XX

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  10. The skirt would be gorgeous in any pastel color...lavender, peach, mint maybe? But what about deep gold or something for fall? This is a skirt I would want to wear year round!!

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  11. I love the composition of your photos, everything looks so serene in the light. :)
    Congrats on your shop!
    Ooooh, the skirt is very feminine so I think pastel colors would like good on it.

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  12. Gorgeous shoes!



    xo Lynzy
    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

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  13. I bet Lady Gaga would wear a similar hat. If she does, I'll vouch that I saw it here first.

    cheers,
    Renata

    scorpiondisco.blogspot.com

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  14. I would adore the Lila skirt in a pretty lilac colour :)

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  15. Beautiful photos! I think the Lila skirt would be really good in a print with lots of constellations on it ^^ xx Vanessa

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  16. I can't wait for this skirt to go on sale. =)

    I vote same as above, pastels, gold, soft patterns, and a deep navy would be cool as well


    -Stace

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  17. Beautiful photos nicole, you're absolutely stunning!
    I think the Lila skirt would be perfect in a pale baby pink :)
    Congrats on how successful you have become lately.x

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  18. Your photos are magic, very beautiful!)

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  19. Can your pics get any more beautiful?

    I love the outfit as well. Looks comfy and effortless.

    Anthea

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  20. aaw lovely skirt! I can imagine the skirt in a light purple. if you translate lila from german into english it means purple ;) but I can imagine it as well in other pastel colours! :)

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  21. YOU LOOK AMAZING! gorgeous pictures!

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  22. Stunning babe, I cannot wait to seeyour new lookbook! As a fellow vintage seller you are very inspiring! Lampshade! Where do you get your inspirations? x

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  23. I LOVE ZEE LILA SKIRT!

    Maybe baby pink and baby blue! :) More pastel colors please!

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  24. really nice and interesting:) it´s a good idea to put on head such a thing..

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  25. beautiful. really beautiful.
    i love the lanpshade! such a good idea.
    where in sydney is this?
    i recognise it but i just can't put my finger on it.
    I think a friend of mine may have done a shoot here too!
    kendall x

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  26. Wow amazing photos! Your look is always fabulous...
    Awesome!

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  27. These pictures are beyond amazing. You are such an inspiration!

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  28. the shoes...WONDERFUL! cheers.

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  29. Cette association de couleurs est parfaite!!! et tes chaussures sont à tomber!!! fabuleuses

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  30. This is so amazingly adorable, great photos, and fantastic lighting!!

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  31. The Lila skirt is absolutely lovely. It'd be nice to see it in a lavender shade :) xx

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  32. Love the photos and the scenery is amazing, I like the way how you managed to capture the sunlight so beautifully; what camera did you use?????

    By the way the skirt would look great if it was cream or very pale yellow and maybe vintage patterns would look nice too.
    xo

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  33. wow!!i love your pictures!!!you are so beautyful!!really cool blog!!kisses

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  34. lila should be lilac :) Love the photos!! x

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  35. Everything about this is fabulous, even the lampshade hat! haha. hmmm I'd love it in a caramel, grey, black, navy.. ooo and khaki?. so sweet and lovely. I cannot wait till spring!

    x FS
    www.frockshopstyle.com.au

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  36. Love the Lila skirt, very cute! It would look great in any color! And I love the use of the lampshade, and those Jeffrey Campbell wedges!!

    <3 Kelly
    Sourtang.com

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  37. I think 'Pastels' is the consensus :) .. And I would have to agree with Alice. MINT!


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  38. OMG, that Lila skirt (and all about your outfit btw) is AMAZING!!! <333

    I think that pastels and pink will look GORGEOUS! I want!!!

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  39. A lilac color and pale pink would be lovely!

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  40. i can't express how much i love this look, or the lighting, or the lampshade as a hat! the skirt is gorgeous, i'd wear it in any color but preferably pastels...just like everyone else is saying :)

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  41. This outfit is so gorgeous! So nostalgic and romantic :)
    xox

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  42. weren't u cold that day? apparently this weather has been the coldest we've had in Australia. Especially in sydney. but i do love the outfit. its so spring.

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  43. Your photos and styling always leave me breathless. You have such an elegant minimalistic sartorial approach that is so fresh and youthful :)

    I feel that this skirt belongs to my wardrobe! I love the alabaster, but hues of cream, blush pink, sky blue or even navy-white stripe would also appeal to me!

    Congratulations on all your achievements Nicole. Your blog brings me a little sunshine even on the most dreary winter days. xx

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  44. The colors, the shoes, the model, the clothes. Everything in this post is purely perfect!

    brittany
    campcurfew.etsy.com

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  45. hello,
    i was just wondering when the lila skirt would be available to purchase?
    x

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