Instagram Adventures

So I'll admit, I did go into hiding there for a little while. But sometimes it's important to live through every adventure without holding back to capture it. Luckily, there is a sweet little app that allows you to pause for a moment to take a snap. 

See what I've been up to...

1. Dressed up to go to the movies and dinner with mum. Shorts are from Jaxx and silk shirt from salvos. Coral clutch is from Target.

2. Bright blue nails that look green in this photo with my coral clutch.

3. Vintage floral dress with turquoise belt from Stellar Moda.

4. My outfit when I went shopping with a friend.

5. Rings from Lovisa that I wore to work

6. Myself at work taking photos for the Hunter facebook in new stock.

 1. 6am walks with a friend with a perfect view.

2. Taking photos of new stock that arrived at Jaxx.

3. Relaxing and sipping my favourite drink - lime and water.

4. Obsessed with pastel orange at the moment and all coloured belts!

5. Loving the hippy vibe of this hairstyle.

6. Drawing new designs for my upcoming collection, (soon I promise).

1. So inspired by the beautiful aesthetics of butterflies.

2. Mannequin at Ally with some super cool hippy pants.

3. Sequin tube skirts that came in at work.

4. Having fun with new stock that arrived at Hunter.

5. Kate Ermilio, one of my current inspirations and the most amazing fashion designer.

6. Blogging about the things I love in the below post.

Hope you're all loving February & follow me on instagram @tania_chic25

 

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10 Things I Love About Today

So it's been a while since I've posted something like this...I sometimes forget about how important it is to seek out the concepts, actions and thoughts that inspire me.

Blogging isn't about who is wearing the best outfit or who has the best giveaway. It's about sharing yourself with the world; the real you and not just your expensive designer buys. 

So here it is friends, just a few things that have been on my mind lately...

1. The best meal of the day

That's right - breakfast. Each night I go to bed excited about what I will be enticed to eat the next day.

2. Coffee

The one thing that gets me through my day, why are you so delicious...

3. This Photoshop

Come on Adobe, invent this already!

4. Uni Life

Typical me. I've really got to stop being such a slave to technology, unfortunately once again this will occur as soon as uni rolls around again...which is not too far away.

5. Words, words and more glorious words

I'm an english freak, grammar lover and all round language enthusiast. Words add spice to a page, they're powerful and they connect our world.

 

6. This feeling

Have you ever sat on a beach gazing at the ocean and feeling so incredibly small? Sometimes we forget that we are just a tiny creature in a big ol' world that keeps on moving.

 7. Road Trips

Currently about to hike on an adventure down to the lovely land of Brisbane with a dear friend of mine. So typical that the thing I'm most excited to plan is what I'm going to eat. 

8. Reading

Just reminding myself that I need to recall a time when I would spend an entire day reading; tucked up in my doona with a nice cup of tea. 

9. Creative organization

There's something about being organized that makes me feel all giddy inside. I could stroll through pictures all day of how people creatively organize their homes and diaries.

 

10. Your reflection

I often sit in front of a mirror and stare (not in the "I'm so hot" way) but actually reflect upon the person I am, the person I want to be and how I can be better as a whole. I think it's important to constantly improve oneself.

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All photos are sourced from random places around the web, if you'd like to know a source, I will gladly track it down for you. 

Elie Saab 2012 Haute Couture

With the runway awash with fairytale elegance and an array of pastel shades, it's no wonder Elie Saab has caused quite the stir. Ballgown skirts, beautiful details and rosy cheeks created the essence of his latest haute couture collection. And what a dazzling one it is. 

Backstage was no exception and by judging from the photos, I believe it may have been like experiencing heaven, being in the presence of such glamour. Elie Saab has created a collection that is is the epitome of femininity.

I can't help but fall irrationally in love with how fashion is steering towards ladylike essence with a focus on longer hemlines, luxe fabrics and conservative silhouettes. Finally I trend I can actually indulge in!

Step into his dreamlike world for yourself...

My favourite would have to be the selection of pastel green dresses!

What's your favourite?

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Kate Ermilio 2012 Spring Collection

Perhaps it's the stunning pastels that grabbed my attention or it might have been the mix of minimalism, sophistication and glamour that drew me to Katie Ermilio's Spring 2012 Collection. 

Her latest collection is just another reason to admire Katie's incredible talent with her Spring garments boasting perfectly tailored cocktail attire with an ultra feminine feel. The chartreuse and magenta pops of colour add a glamourous twist and I can't help but feel I just need to own the entire collection. 

I've been a little MIA (missing in action) this past week, however I have a few more inspiration posts planned as well as some outfit posts in action later on this week. I have a new camera to play with now! I'm now a proud owner of a Canon 60D and it sure is a beauty!

But for the time being, fall in love with the talent of Katie Ermilio...

Photos courtesy of Jamie Beck

The chartreuse dress is to die for, I actually found some fabric like this not too long ago and have plans to make a gorgeous dress/skirt out of it :)

Stay tuned...

Summer Hair Ideas

With the heat wave that has struck the city I live in, conveniently called Summer - long hair can no longer be worn down. Unless you want nice sticky hair and a sweaty neck, (ick!). 

This calls for the need to be creative with chic updo ideas, that look casual yet glamorous. Upon some internet trawling, I've discovered some beautiful hairstyles that I can't wait to try out on my own hair. The gorgeous flower accessory is optional, but I know I'll certainly be adding one in!

Image credits: ohjoy, eringilkes, kissmytan, CharmaineChua

These hairstyles are perfect for dry messy hair and when you don't have alot of time in the morning to style it...perfect for those university/work mornings on the go!

Thursday loves

As I lay in bed on this slow Thursday I've compiled a collection of some daily loves and thought I would share. 

Here are some beautiful treasures I've been marveling at today...

Paper Garlands - made by bookity on their etsy store using recycled Shakespeare's plays, giving it the aged yellow look. Hang one of these pretties in your window.

Vintage Bicycle - This little beauty makes me feel like I want to ride the day away, anyone up for a bike ride?

Handmade leather notebook - Can you believe that someone actually made this by hand...from scratch? WeeBindery is the creative genius behind this masterpiece. The pages have all been hand sewn together by thread. Picturing this inside my bag right now.

 
Mini Chalkboards - The perfect decor to brighten up a room and they're practical. Write all your inspiration quotes and things to remember and mount these on your bedroom wall. You can even choose the colour of the frame. Buy them here.

Dresses from another era

 Want to imagine you're a belle from another era? These dresses are perfect for frolicking through the garden and whatever else women back then chose to do!

Gold Brocade Party dress / Sage Green 1940 Cocktail dress

All graphics have been made by me.

Check back soon for more inspirations...

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New Year Resolutions

Although we're a little into January, I thought it was time to reflect on the past year and set myself some goals for this upcoming one. 

2012: I envision as a year of productivity and hard work. I will be finishing my final year at university and will finally have a degree ready to enter the world with. Big changes are ahead and I hope to share it with the people I care about and continue to have them all in my life. All in all, I'm quite excited and slightly nervous for what is yet to come!

Here is some artwork that I've been creating for the past half hour, photoshop is so much fun to play with!

1. To continue eating healthy and exercising, I need to get more of a routine and to stop snacking on chocolates and lollies, (well at least not as often).

2. Study harder with more structure and to improve my GPA (Grade Point Average).

3. Do this. 

4. Spend more time sharing blissful moments with friends and forget my worries.

5. Listen to this.

6. Improve my fashion design portfolio and spend more time sewing and remembering how happy it used to make me.

7. Spend more time cooking delicious meals for mum and myself.

8. Spend more time taking in the scenery and breathing in fresh air. 

9. Drink more coffee instead of energy drinks to keep me awake on those long studious nights. 

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And most of all to enjoy this year and to keep sharing regularly with you all <3

What are your New Years Resolutions?

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Outfit for Work

It's been a while since I've shown my face on my own blog, so I thought it was the right time to make a sneaky appearance. This was the look I chose to wear today to work. I work in a beautiful chain of fashion stores and today I was situated in the city at the residence of Jaxx, a funky individual store with an emphasis on home-grown Australian fashion designers.

Normally my style is quite girly with a vintage feel, however today I felt like being a little chic and a little grungy. I like to toughen up looks with ankle boots, my friends call me a boots fiend! I own far too many pairs of boots and not enough sandals and heels. The boots starring in this photographs have the perfect heel height to wear to work and around university.

My wonderful mum took these photos and captured some hair whipping action! I desperately need a new camera, it takes about three goes to actually take one photo.

Agonizing.

Khaki Vest: - Cotton On (DFO Melbourne for $5!!)

Shift dress - Finder's Keeper's from Jaxx

Belt - ebay

Ankle Boots - Cotton On 

Cuff - Equip

Clutch - Target

Stay tuned for more outfit posts coming you way :) Welcome to all my new followers, so excited to see all your blogs!!

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