Zzzzz...

Quick little gripe.... I have started taking yoga classes this past week and seeing as I was going 3 to 4 times a week before I left Melbourne it isn't all surprising that I have been daydreaming about the goodness that percolates inside me during and after a class since my first session back. I was really looking forward to today's yoga/pilates fusion class seeing as the bf is away I knew I could get up and at-em at my own pace before heading around the corner to Yoga Space. And the class was all that I was hoping for until the Shivasynah (excuse the spelling - it may or may not be correct) which concludes the class and is basically a 5 minute silent mediation. The woman next to me started snoring! I mean really... Firstly I was surprised at how quickly she fell asleep but then the grating sound of whatever friction was going on at the back of her throat almost drove my to physical violence! I realize this may be a severe over reaction but shit, all I wanted to do was have some down time and wrap a good, sweaty yoga/pilates class. If I wanted to hear someone snoring while I tried to relax I'd take a nap at a snorer's anonymous meeting... that is all...

Sunday Love...

Just a few things that I'm crushing on...

img. via Knight Cat

img. via Style by Kling

A Face That Will Transcend Time...

I have always, ALWAYS loved Audrey Hepburn. Seriously... I just see her face and can't help but stare. And I love her movies... clearly. Paris When it Sizzles and Funny Face = all time favourites!! I came across this image this morning and melted into its simplicity and innocence. She exudes a subtle, unfussy-ness that I feel so inspired by and I know will continue to be inspired by for a very long time...

img. via Natalie Off Duty

 I have no doubt that I have an epic girl crush on Natalie Portman for the aforementioned reasons why I love Audrey Hepburn...

img. via Intimaci

There's an element of melancholy...

Stumbled across a few images that I found genuinely beautiful in their colourful darkness... 

http://www.myspace.com_urmaworld

Mad Butt Tumblr

Oracle Fox Blog - artist unknown

Mad Butt Tumblr

Oracle Fox - David Bailey (i think??)

 There's a subtle sadness that I keep finding myself drawn to... is that odd... Or am I simply developing a new perspective on beauty???

Oh beauty, have I found thee?

Whilst conducting my daily blog read through Style Bubble has once again introduced me to a link of undeniable visual feast-y-ness!!! Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre have a site that documents ruins through photography and I couldn't not share these even if I wanted to!! The photos are clearly serving as some kind of historical documentation, story telling time capsule. I was in such awe of their beauty that I found myself - not 10mins ago now - clicking through each reel of photographs over and over again each time discovering new details, another piece of the puzzle, more depth in the story. I have considered going on and on about these delicious pieces of art but I have decided to let the photos speak for themselves... All photos are taken in Detroit, Michigan USA

18th floor dentist cabinet, David Broderick Tower

Bagley-Clifford Office of the National Bank of Detroit

Ballroom, American Hotel

Ballroom, Lee Plaza Hotel

Classroom, St Margaret Mary School

Fisher Body 21 Plant

Melted clock, Cass Technical High School

Packard Motors Plant

Piano, Saint Albertus School

Room 1504, Lee Plaza Hotel

United Artists Theater

William Livingston House (the image featured on Stylebubble.typepad)

Woodward Avenue

If Money Grew on Trees...

I did a bad thing... I set up a Boutiques.com account after seeing it mentioned once or twice on a few of my favourite blogs. This is NOT a good idea!! I basically spend too much time (even more than what I do on Facebook if you can believe it) trawling through images of clothes that as of this moment I am no where near being able to afford... Anywho, you will find below the beginnings of a rather long list of favourites - ones which I would gladly stuff into my already overflowing suitcase if I could only win the lottery...

Dress: Vivienne Westwood Anglomania; Dress: Preen; Wedges: Viktor and Rolf; Draped dress: Preen Line; Grey Wedges: Acne; Skirt: Rick Owens

Coat: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Hat: Anthropologie; Top: Miu Miu; Wedges: Acne

Dress: Winter Kate; Top and Pants: The Row; Leopard Lace-ups: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Coat: Balenciaga; Studded Boots: Proenza Schouler; Boots: Elizabeth and James

Cardigan: Jil Sander; Hat: Barneys New York; Sandals: Marni; Bag: Lanvin; Coat: Asos; Wedge Boots: Robert Clergerie

Coat: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Dress: Stella McCartney; Skirt: Dries Van Noten

The things I have learnt...