The return of the wayward traveller

I bid adieu to the rainy skies of the east coast yesterday and headed back to the desert. I had an amazing week galavanting around DC, Virginia and Philly;

Steve was my host. We went strawberry picking and visited a little vineyard out in the countryside... it reminded me of my childhood days spent in Wales with it's rolling green hills and windy roads.

Friday night was debauched and hilarious. We went to my mate Mike Z's night, Sorted, in Philly. I danced my arse off. I highly recommend it if you live in the vicinity. I've been having some bad camera karma recently, even my point and shoot has died a death, everything is out of focus so bear with me. This photo booth joviality was recorded at the end of the night - hence the wet hair and jaded eyes :)

There were days spent on the porch and evenings eating with friends. Next there was shopping, mussels and beer in downtown Philadelphia. A night out with Mike and a visit to his new house.

Back to DC for some culture and a day spent contemplating contemporary art at the Hirshhorn Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.

Crabcakes in Maryland and a mad dash to the airport rounded out the week.

• Dress, skirt and T : H&M
• Sandals : Target
• Bag : vintage

Everybody is a star

I was listening to Sly and the Family Stone on the way into work today, I love that song (see headline) and it inspired me nicely for the day.

As of tomorrow I'll be galavanting around the east coast for a week... hello D.C., Philly and NYC! Posts may be few and far between, but stick with me because I'll have lots to show you.

Besides the sightseeing, catching up with mates, eating and drinking, I plan on unwinding and thinking about all those big topics, you know, love, happiness, forgiveness.... 

• Glasses & T : Urban

Bugger

I managed to bugger up my camera this weekend so, until I hassle one of the shooters at work to snap me, we'll have to make do without outfit posts. I thought I'd share a couple of shots from the 'Brights' shoot we did last week. The model was so new, she's got the most angelic face and amazing lips, and she really rocked it considering how little experience she has. I think it could have handled some more outrageousness but I'm happy with it :)

Photos by Jill Richards.

Nouveau

For everyone in the Phoenix area tonight; Join myself, and the other founding members of the Arizona Costume Institute - Nouveau Division for drinks, chats and couture culture in the fashion gallery of The Phoenix Art Museum. It's free and a guided tour of the current Medievalism exhibition starts at 7pm. There are over 40 awe inspiring pieces including couture by John Galliano and  drop dead gorgeous dresses by Azzedine Alaia. We'd love to see you!

Keep on keeping on

I'm rushing off to another photo shoot. Tonight we're shooting bright cocktail dresses. I'm thinking neon lips, blonde, blonde hair, on-camera flash and some gritty images of girly dresses. Hopefully it will all come together how I envision it. I've got to be comfy for shoots, I'm on my feet for hours and always end up lugging gear around, hence the flats.

• Skirt & sandals : F21
• Belt : vintage
• T : Express

I'm Switzerland

I decided to go neutral today. 

• Shorts, clutch & jacket : vintage
• Shoes : Topshop
• Top : 3.1 Phillip Lim

Black and Gold

I had what can only be described as a healing weekend, everything I did was good for my soul and body; A Japanese theme dinner party, sushi, sake, new friends and a good laugh. Dance class, a facial and a spiritual reading. Caught a movie, pilates and a day at the pool, cocktails and girlfriends. Almost finished my book, dinner with the family and a B12 shot. It doesn't much better than that. 

• Shorts : Max Studio
• T : Urban
• Vest, bracelet & shoes : F21
• Photo : Dad ;)