New Label Alert - Correy & Lyon Contemporary Fine Jewellery

Correy & Lyon is a newly launched jewellery label that was conceived one snow filled winter in Berlin. Inspired by the effortlessly cool aura that the city emits and draped heavily in the lure of flea market gold digging that is synonymous with the culture and holds a nostalgic place in my heart. Focusing on fine costume jewellery made from sterling silver 925 and gold plated in 14k gold. Correy & Lyon have been very well received in the designer’s native country of Australia, with 2014 seeing the label expand into the international market.

Designer Kristy Correy has always been more than just a little obsessed with creativity, and looking back at her career the evidence is plain to see. Her journey through the world of fashion and design has taken her from humble beginnings in a small collective studio in the suburbs of Perth to the luxury retail market in Europe. After starting her own fashion label back in 2006 she went on to open a boutique as a platform for emerging Australian designers, co-founded a not-for-profit arts organisation aimed at bringing creative life back to a forgotten part of Perth and worked for a university nurturing creative talent. In 2010 Kristy moved overseas and into luxury retail, most recently residing in Berlin as the menswear buyer for a luxury retail concept store. Now dividing her time between Australia and Europe, Kristy has gone back to her design roots and is currently launching the jewellery label Correy & Lyon.

http://www.correyandlyon.com/ 

Holy Funk - Melbourne Based Furniture Brand with an edge

We stumbled across Holy Funk following our obsession with The Block Australia 2013. If you haven’t checked out The Block Shop you have too, it gives you a real insight into homewear designers and has links to their sites directly. Another two brands you have to check out are Ali McnabneyStevens, A Melbourne Based British artist, and Feliz an organic and ethical homeware brand.

Holy Funk describe themselves as:

“An online concept store specialising in a range of unique industrial, vintage & retro furniture. We continue to work tirelessly to develop a wide network of specialist suppliers, manufactures & designers.” (Holy Funk, 2014)

I describe them as one of the best priced, unique furniture brand that deliver excellent service and delivery even to Perth WA. The quality of the products will not let you down. We were so impressed with our first purchase, our bedside tables, that we were instantly on the lookout for our TV cabinet which arrived last week. A mixture of homewares and products are offered which feature different materials and concepts. Popular products usually feature a mixture of vintage and industrial inspiration such as their Two Tier Coffee Table $349.00. See our bedside tables and container TV stand below. Whats next do I hear you ask… a coffee table J.

Bedside Tables - Holy Funk

TV Cabinet - Holy Funk

In His Shoes

According to Wonder Mika this winter in Perth Australia there are two staples to any fashionistas wardrobe: 

"Two things you need to wear to look cool – structured coats and mannish shoes or loafers. Seriously, that easy! Whether you wear the structured coat with a dress or your rolled up BF jeans or simply throw it over your shoulders, you will look amazing. Manish shoes (loafers, brogues, creepers) all look fabulous with cropped pants, skinny pants and rolled up jeans. Go Jacko with white socks or go bare. Either ways, you are rocking an easy-to-wear and fail-safe look. Now, where did we put those school socks?" (Wonder Mika, 2014)

Man Style Shoes? Yes Yes Yes! Love this trend, re-phrase that I am obsessed with this trend and my collection is growing steadily every day.

Designers who featured "In His Shoes" on their Runway this season included Hermes, and Paul Smith.


Paul Smith Fall 2014-2014 Collection

Paul Smiths take on "In His Shoes" included cracked bronze, fringed loafers, high shine brogues, dip dyed leather, velvet and sequins. Detailing was the main focus, therefore the shoe stayed along the classic shapes that we know and love; lace up brogues, leather loafers and capped carter shoes. See my favourite from the collection below: 

Paul Smith Cracked Bronze Leather Fringe Costello Loafers - $620.00

"Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. After that, who cares? ...He's a mile away and you've got his shoes." (Billy Connolly)

Haven't got $620.00 to drop on a pair of shoes? Just like me no matter how nice they are my bank balance doe not stretch quite that far. Instead I hunted down 2 (almost 3) pairs that pack a punch whilst not smashing my savings. First are a studded pair of loafers from Nine West and the second are a monochrome pair of loafers from Wittner. Yum Yum Yum. I also have my eye on a pair of turquoise brogues from Office. Oops! Check them out on my Instagram page : http://instagram.com/dressingdownunder 

Monochrome Loafers - Wittner

Pink Champagne - Guildford

Pink Champagne Guildford is one of my favourite vintage shops in Perth, full of hidden gems and designer fashion. It is best known for ball gowns, glamorous outfits and antique wedding dresses. Whether they are real or not is another question, but I have a pair of killer stud earrings from here, which I wear all the time and have already featured on my Instagram account @dressingdownunder. I loved them when I first saw them, over the top bling; rose gold and little Chanel symbols what more could you want?

Chanel Rose Gold Earrings – Pink Champagne - $59.90

At the moment Rose Gold is a slight obsession of mine, I already have my eye on Calvin Klein’s "Sumptuous Ring", hoping for it to be dropped into the sale, if not it will be added to the never ending Christmas list or, the list of things I promise myself I will save up for. Made from polished stainless steel and finished with a delicate tint of rose gold the Calvin Klein Sumptuous Ring is a killer addition to any wardrobe and can be easily mixed with other gold or silver accessories. Available from David Jones.

If like me, you’re not willing to pay the ridiculous $$$$$ for rose gold accessories, here is a couple of options for you. Tempting I know.

Witchery Woman  have a great selection this season from earrings and rings to statement necklaces, prices range from $9.95 to $79.95. My favourites from their collection are the Confetti Stone Necklace ($79.95) and their Tribal Ring ($24.95).

Tartan Textiles and Biker Chick

Taking Inspiration from Clemence Poesy and her grunge tartan look by Chanel (See Image Below) I decided to layer up and mix textiles to create a look which worked easily from day to night, cinema to dinner and drinks. 

Tartan Textiles and Biker Chick Look Smart Casual

Sheer over sized waterfall cardigan from Paper Scissors - $19.99

Tartan Studded Shirt (Unknown)

Faux Leather leggings - Dotti $39.99

Black Suede Point Pumps- New Look $29.99 from ASOS

Over sized Blue Spiked Studded Necklace - H&M (Gift)

Total Price for outfit: $89.97 

Clemence Poesy Tartan Grunge Chanel

Another Leading Fashion brand following suit in Tartan Grunge was Versace in their Ready to Wear Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 . Red, Grey and Yellow Bold Tartans were wildly featured with contrasting electric PVC. Love Love Love, definitely taking elements and inspirations from this runway.

“Any self respecting Scot knows that a good tartan is the solution to everything: it tells you where you are, where you belong, who your friends and family are. Forget the Vikings: those guys just can"t hold a candle to a delicious battle-weary warrior whose fighting skills and wicked sex appeal have spawned a thousand Scottish heartthrobs.”  ― Trisha Telep, The Mammoth Book of Scottish Romance

Gordon St Garage Coffee Bar and Kitchen

One word Yum. Obsessed! I get all my coffees, cakes and juices from here, I am lucky in that it is right round the corner from work. With cool decor, friendly staff, yummy breakfast choices, fresh juices, killer coffee, freshly baked treats and even a kick ass ham and cheese toastie, the Gordon St Cafe is a place you have to try. Watermelon, apple and mint juice is a regular purchase for me. YumYum Yum. I took my boyfriend there today and his silence is testimony to how good their ham and gruyere toastie is.

Gordon St Coffee Bar/ Kitchen

16 Gordon Street, West Perth, 6005

Studded Loafer Love - Inspiration from Alexander McQueen

Add a bit of punk rock to your wardrobe to work in with your smart, casual, professional or even going out style, with these gold studded loafers from Nine West Shoes. Inspired by Alexander McQueens squared toe black leather loafers with gold-tone studs. 

Gold Studded Loafers from Nine West = $69.00

Harbour Town Perth

I am already eyeing up these next ones to continue my obsession with boyfriend dressing: Wittnerberry Flabert Slipper $10.00 and Black and White Paloma Leather heeled loafers $149.95, limited edition. 

Alexander McQueen Loafers

Floral and Butterfly embroidered suede loafers with leather piping. 100% Lambskin $780.00.

Metal Cap loafer. 100% Leather $905.00.