Katy Perry looking hot for a change!

She loves herself some colour coordination but for once Smurfette's pulling it off without looking like a tacky little tween. Even the uneven hair she's got going on is so edgy and I love it slicked back!

When I saw Jennifer Lawrence rock a Viktor and Rolf dress from the same collection a while back, I vomitted and pecked out my own eyes! I thought there was no hope for this Air New Zealand uniform inspired range but to my surprise Katy Perry proved me wrong.

I'm excited about the new music she's working on which is apparently taking a dark turn. Sexy new music with a sexy new look! So long Cotton Candy Queen!

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Jil Sander

To respect the clean lines, powdery palette and overall delicate nature of this collection, I request you read this in your head in a soft, gentle voice. Pieces with oversized proportions and others with bold tangerine still manage to fit nicely into the delicate collection. I love the bolt of electric neon yellow that features only on a small part of the shoes. It's unexpected and adds the bit of edge these looks need. View the rest here.

Jil Sander  /  Ready To Wear  /  Fall Winter 2012  /  Milan

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Frankie Morello

An element of sportswear has been injected into this primarily dark, rocker range. It doesn't end with bright numbered throwbacks. A couple of knee-pads have even been thrown in there! Sources say Snooki's boots and Cousin Itt are currently battling it out for who was the inspiration behind these colour-of-the-season hairy pair of gloves. FLAME ON!

Frankie Morello  /  Ready To Wear  /  Fall Winter 2012  /  Milan

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Blumarine

Warning! Fluorescents and metallics ahead! 

Okay, I admit it, my eyes are drawn back as much as I try to detour them from Barbie's wardrobe. If you're like me you can close in on an item and see it's potential. Sequin hot pants? Yes prease! Bright yeti bag? Dying! A Pagani gown?... Maybe not. The look below is the only complete miss. See the rest here.

Blumarine  /  Ready To Wear  /  Fall Winter 2012  /  Milan

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LOCI Exhibition @ Whitecliffe

This part of the wall was probably photographed because He-Who-Won-Top-Student has his work pinned up here. And I was smart enough to pop mine up next to his. 

You've seen one of my works, but can you spot the five others that feature in this section? I played this game with Alex, Caroline and Lauren. It's interesting to see what people assume is your style. More information about the exhibition can be found here.

By the way, I finally got to sketch a live model. Minus making the occasional eye contact, it was pretty fun. Beats drawing pots and skulls. 

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Federation Campaign

If a pair of black opaque socks is the first thing to stand out to me, the label has done something wrong. You could re-title this as Federation's Winter 2011 collection and I wouldn't second guess it because I've seen it all before. It's not just the clothes, it's the styling of the shoot. 

Some may argue that it's within their brands aesthetics to model their range with paint splatters and graffiti, but there are ways of staying true to your urban street style whilst being fresh at the same time. I would've liked to have seen less of the typical grungy loft backdrop and more of this seasons colours transcending onto the set.

You can view the rest of the campaign here.

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Etro

My grandparents rugs are back from the dead and walking the runway. The subdued tones of this collection enforce a feeling of elegance and balance the level of craziness within the intricate prints. Notice how flattering they all are to the female figure, accentuating the hips and elongating the legs. There are a lot of sleeves. Sleeves. Such a funny word. Want more?

Etro  /  Ready To Wear  /  Fall Winter 2012  /  Milan

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