Trippen' in Love

I'm developing a Shoe Fetish...

I'm in the love love loving mood for Shoes. Different shapes, heels, materials and the like. 

Take a look at these BAM Amazing shoes from German Shoe Brand Trippen.

I love love love this brand, they make some of the most Interesting Unique Leather Shoes on the market.

The pair I bought are called 'Layers', featuring a Sole with Two Platforms like those Japanese Sandals, but then add it to a Leather Boot and then BAM Trippen Layers!

I got my pair from Solestruck, but you can also order straight from Trippen themselves!

Stay tuned to see these Babies in action!

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Ya Ya Ya Coco Jamboo

Translation: Versace for H&M

Mr. President - Coco Jamboo

So in the words of Tina Turner I searched River Deep and Mountain High for a piece from the much anticipated Versace for H&M collection. With success I managed to get my hands on this Mens Palm Tree/Alligator shirt. It's very Gianni Versace, it's a silk/cotton blend shit with a 90's 'big sleeve fit', the back is covered in the arm alligator print, and it also has a pretty gold top button featuring Versace's classic maze design. Safe to say I'm in love love love with my purchase. A shame I couldn't go there myself and buy more, but living in Australia is not gonna stop me!!

Stay tuned for my Style Diary Post to see the Shirt in action

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Fly Like a G12

I've never really owned a tres intense camera in my life... Until now.

I've has the fair share of family cameras, you know the ones that you share and take on family holidays and all. Well then came Europe so I bought myself a Canon A490, good budget model which survived a heck of a lot of travel. Now I'm home I wanted to upgrade, having relied on Wifey Krystal for her camera for a lot of my past shots I wanted to get myself a nice new camera to call my own.

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Introducing my new Canon Powershot G12. A compact professional digital camera. Not as big and flash (or as expensive) than a DSLR camera the G12 is perfect for me as its great, not too pricey and I love love love it! It's got an old school design, swivel LCD screen and buttons/dials galore. I'll consider this as my first investment piece ahaha.

I've already taken Style Diary and Jewellery Store shots, and I'm a very happy chap with them. I'll be sure to post them soon. I recommend this camera to anyone!

Checked off my Wishlist!

Banana Birkin?

So back around Christmas time I did a 'Dear Santa' post, which was basically me having a really long wishlist just for the holiday season. Well on that list I wrote that I wanted a Birkin Tote bag. So time past and I totally forgot about it till I saw a customer at work with a hot pink Birkin Tote and being... well me I investigated I got myself.. well two.

These Birkin Totes are made by Banane/Banana Taipei. Like the Hermes Birkin (the one where you had to be on a waiting list) believe it or not but these totes aren't manufactured often so I had to order them and wait for them to be made then shipped. A long wait. But the wait is over! I got myself on Orange and Purple tote, just because knowing me and my wardrobe of neutrals that these colours would stand out well. 

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I am in love love love with my totes. I've kind of been collecting random totes ever since my travels in Europe. I especially like these ones because they have sturdy handles and a magnetic button to close the bag. They can carry a lot, though I don't really want to test their capabilities as I do want to keep them for a while. But yes a great bag, should of got it sooner! Which one do you like better my Orange or Purple?

Wanting a Banana Birkin Tote? Visit: http://bananataipei.com/

Me rocking out my Birkin Totes. Wearing simple Zara V, Black Skinnies and MARTAN Antique Turquoise Ring.

Make Believe - SOS Japan

Supporting the relief fund for Japan's Earthquake appeal Fashion Stylist/Blogger Fashion Hayley started SOS Japan, an eBay Charity Auction with all proceeds going to the Relief Fund. Designers both International and Australian donated pieces, voucher and the like to be auctioned for this great cause.

Following Fashion Hayley's blog I set my eyes on this limited edition Make Believe leather floral necklace. And I won! Very happy chap I was, winning a tres intense necklace and doing my bit for charity. Make Believe is a brand from Japan (now in New York) who create these unique floral pieces. They've also been featured in both Tokyo and Australian Fashion Weeks.

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I love love love the necklace! Its fairly delicate but its a great statement piece especially with the reflective leather (as you can see on the left, flash wasn't friendly).

Fashion is good for the soul and the world. 

Find out more about Make Believe at: http://thisismakebelieve.com/

And visit Fashion Hayley's site: http://www.fashionhayley.com/

Style Diary - MotorJacket

I got this jacket from Topshop a month ago, I love love love it a lot. It's just something a bit tough but fun to play around with. 

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Wearing: Motorcycle Jacket from Topshop, White V Neck T-Shirt from Zara, Black Waxed Pants from H&M, Faux Leather Quilted Gloves from Dangerfield. 

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Style Diary - Mickey...? You're so fine

Who doesn't like Mickey Mouse? I got this sweater from Topman, just because it's fun and the cut suits well. Normally I'm not a big fan of sweaters just because I normally swim or look too shrimpy in them, but this one is cut well. 

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Wearing: Mickey Mouse Sweater from Topman, Black Skinny Jeans from JayJays, Silver Rings from H&M

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Style Diary - Velvet Crush?

I'm a fan of the shade of Black, that and the textures that you can get in the shade. Before I felt for Europe I actually bought a few metres of black velvet to be used at a later date. I found this Velvet Blazer from H&M when I was in Edinburgh, though with the amount of clothes I'd already purchased I left it alone. However the following week in London I spotted it again in one of the many H&M stores in Oxford Circus. 

Wearing: Black Velvet Military Jacket from H&M, Grey Singlet, Black Skinny Jeans from JayJays, Silver Rings from H&M

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