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 [T-B/L-R] ANTM + Study + Insp + Bookings

From no news to BAM
MARTAN Store is BACK online. Now with a difference.The Store is now a POP-UP Store, meaning that the store will randomly POP-UP with a bunch of stock and then BAM its gone. The Store is now restocked with Antique Turquoise Rings. Hurry before they're all gone!
Moving on to NEWS! I'm off tomorrow to Sydney for the Live Finale of Australia's Next Top Model, live from the Sydney Opera House. I won some tickets and I'm off. Anyone who reads my blog knows that I'm (slightly) obsessed with Top Model shows so I cannot wait to be apart of the Finale on Tuesday! 
But wait. There's more..!So back in September I won the Fruche Melbourne Fashion Week Blogger Comp. Now Fruche wants me to go to Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival! This should be exciting, though I've never been before so I'm eager to see what all this racing is about. 
The Moment. That's what life's about.In a second things can change, paths made and broken. Living in this moment, right now is the way.  

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Style Diary - Lazy Vintage

Vintage is friend

My wardrobe (well I don't cupboards) so lets just say my clothing archive is diverse. Labels, Vintage, Hand-me-downs, Oversized, Black... I buy anything that catches my eye, regardless of where it comes from. Vintage is something I love love love. I probably sound like a broken record...

Affordable, Unique and full of character, I find that a good vintage piece works well because its something that no one can really get the same piece as you. I got this slouchy oversized grey Cardigan from a vintage market. It was a steal for $10. Generous sleeves, pockets and suede shoulders and pockets. Its one of those pieces that has that classic detail. 

I wear this cardigan when I'm in a chill mood, avoiding black believe it or not. 

For this look I wanted to go bright, with a deep white tee and acid demin short shorts which I made from a pair of thrifted jeans. Accessorising I've got my ASOS marble clutch, geek glasses, MARTAN Turquoise Ring and my leather sandals I got from Venice. 

Vintage Cardigan + Loose Hanes T-Shirt + Denim Shorts (Thrifted then Cut) + Asos Clutch + Bata Sandals + Tissot Watch + MARTAN Turquoise Ring

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Clarity

[T-B/L-R] End of MSFW + VIP Portico Room + VIP Platinum Bar + MSFW Business Series 

Last week was tres amazing, fashion shows, wise words and plenty of cocktails and goodies.

Winning the Fruche/Melbourne Fashion Week Blogger Competition gave me the opportunity to attend a full fashion week, and for a small blogger like me, well I was over the moon to say the least. Attending both the Fashion Shows and Business Series, I saw key Australian trends for Spring/Summer 2012 as well as hearing stories and pure inspiration for me to use in both my personal and professional lives.

I'm still in awe that I've had such a rollercoaster of a week. Again, I'm such a small blogger it's nice to know that I'm being seen. Through this week I've also started to realise that it will be the one year anniversary of MARTAN. I never thought that my blog would still be here a year later and let alone at the stage it is now. With all of this inspiration I hope to evolve the blog and furthermore the MARTAN Store to a whole new level.

This week to me can be summed up with the word Clarity.

Sometimes you have to sit back and realise that you've gotten somewhere. You may not be at your end or perfection, but that you are on the road to it. That sometimes you have to make a bit of effort in the hopes of opening new doors and opportunities. And that no matter what you do, it will always come down to your own work ethic and determination which will judge how successful you are. 

Clarity Lovelies. 

MSFW 2011 - City Square Runway 4: Saba

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As apart of my Fruche prize package I got VIP tickets to the City Square Runway Show 4 showcasing looks from retail store Saba.

Going for a casual day look I wore my Leopard blazer, draped singlet, black skinnies, Agate Heart Necklace and my Longchamp Briefcase. 

I sat front row opposite the lovely face of Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Sophie Van Den Akker.

The runway featured various looks with summer brights, tailored trousers, floating blouses and casual menswear. And my favourite... accessories! Clutches are folded, featuring tassel zippers, weaved leather Love love love! Shoes are strappy and vary from cute kitten to a corky wedge. 

All in a all a clean show! 

MJS - MAY Turquoise

This month the MARTAN Jewellery Store has turned Turquoise!

I've fallen in love love love with these Antique Silver Turquoise Rings. Each ring has its own unique antique setting. All rings are adjustable and are a great match with black and white clothes for that pop of colour.

These rings are very limited! So grab them before they go! 

CLICK HERE to visit the MARTAN Jewellery Store

MARTAN + I Like My Style Quarterly

I'm a member of ilikemystyle.net, which is like lookbook.nu only more underground and casual. Anywho, when I returned from my travels I was approached by a member of ilikemystyle.net to contribute to their quarterly fashion magazine. And I had to oblige.

I received my hard copy today!

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I was paired up with another member Manuel from Meran Italy to discuss 'Dating: the differences and similarities between Meran and Melbourne'. So over a few chat conversations we discussed  the dating game, and it was really eye opening to discover the ways in which other people around the world date. Our conversation features in the magazine with other articles from other paired up members. Images of me feature in and before my article as well which I love love love!

I'm tres chuffed to be in a 300 paged magazine. It may not be Vogue or something readily published or found, but I'm a happy chap. It's pretty cool to see yourself in high glossy print... ahahaha

You can see my article on ilikemystyle.net as well as join or purchase a copy of the issue yourself!

Introducing: MARTAN Jewellery Store

So finally without further or do. The newest edition to the MARTAN family is the MARTAN Jewellery Store! 

The idea came about when I was in London, especially at the various markets that had an array of funky jewellery. I wantto share that same fun jewellery that I saw with everyone!

So right now the shop retails a range of rings, all that I wear and love love love. Everything is chosen by myself. I hope you all enjoy the store! Like the MARTAN Facebook page, to receive a special opening discount code.

Visit the store at: www.martan.bigcartel.com

Thanks for the love love love.