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Thursday, 13 March 2014

A beautiful gratitude of life.. Ange Simson

This weeks interview is on one of the most beautiful, caring, and positive girls i have ever meet. Ange has a very warm nature, genuine heart, and is not only insanely gorgeous on the outside but as equally beautiful on the inside. She also has impeccable style, even when she is just wearing jeans and a simple top. She always manages to add cute shoes and some stunning earring to jazz up her look. Pre baby, Ange worked for one of the Gold Coast top fashion boutiques Janine Edwards at Marina Mirage, where very high end designer clothing is stocked. Now after having her daughter, Bo, Ange has started 'The Gratitude Project' ( www.the-gratitude-project.com ) which is a site for inspiration, love, and gratitude for life.

Meet Angela Simsons, A beautiful gratitude of Life.

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and where you live.

I live on the Gold Coast with my husband Hugh and my baby girl Bo. I run a website -www.the-gratitude-project.com which is a place for people to find health and natural living tips, delicious recipes and some extras for all the mums and mums to be out there.

2. What are your greatest passions?

Health and wellbeing for sure. I love feeling good and knowing I'm living the best life I can. I love even more that I can pass that on to Bo.

3. How did you first get interested in fashion?

It's always been a part of my life because my mum is such a beautifully presented woman. It got serious when I got myself a job in a fashion boutique because I had a crush on the owner (who is now my amazing husband!).

4. Describe your personal style?

I think I'm pretty plain most of the time. I can't go past a good white tee and denim shorts. I just like to be comfortable.

5. who is your style icon and why?

I don't really have a celebrity icon. My friends really inspire me most of all but there isn't a single person who I would like to emulate completely.

6. Favorite designers and places to shop?

Too many designers to choose! I love Janine Edwards at Marina Mirage and Calexico in Brisbane.

7. What do you splurge on?

I don't discriminate and I don't splurge often because I spend all my money on food! I do get spoilt for birthdays though so I have some really beautiful pieces from Hugh and my mum.

these two delicious recipes can be found on Ange's website

www.the-gratitude-project.com

8. What is your next "must have" purchase?

New boots for winter

9. What can't you live without?

My family

10. Next place you want to travel to?

I really want to go back to San Francisco

11. You have just started The Gratitude Project tell us a little about it and what you would like to come from it?

It's just a space to share things that inspire me. A little happiness, some food, healthy living.. Things that I'm passionate about.

12. You have the cutest little girl called Bo, tell us about her style and what she likes to wear?

Well she has absolutely no say in her outfits! She probably wonders what the hell I'm doing when I dress her up. Mostly she's been gifted all her outfits so it's a pretty broad range of looks!

13. Has your style changed since having your daughter?

It changes daily, so most likely.

14. In the year 2015 you will be: probably pregnant again!

15. The best advice you have received ?

Well for parenting, be gentle. For business, start before you're ready. For love, never go to bed on a quarrel (my nan). For life, live each day like it's your last xx

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Polyvore @lafashionblogger

Friday, 7 March 2014

Interview with the beautiful Jody Feldhofer

This week I had the opportunity to interview Jody Feldhofer, the co owner of both Le Deux and The Daily Co. Le Deux is situated in James St, Burleigh Heads, and is one of my favorite place to shop! In fact, I don’t think I have ever visited without taking something beautifully unique with me. Jody has such a wonderful collection of designer clothing, stunning jewellery including Samantha Wills, handbags, home decor, and the best collection of Epokhe sunglass in town. The Daily Co. Jody's other project co owned with close friend Hannah, is a new life style label that has yet to be released to the public. This will bring a lot of fun items for men, women, children and home decor.

Meet the beautiful Jody Feldhofer!

Daily co leather jacket. Top Shop skirt. off shoulder Top from op shop. Beaded clutch from Le Deux. socks - (cut off stockings). Tristan Blair shoes

denim jacket from vintage store in Austin Texas.

L'America dress. White Birkenstocks. Zoda clutch from Ledeux

All sunglasses used where from the amazing Epokhe range www.epokhe.co

photography by Jenna Agius (Instagram @jennaagius )

Tell us a little about yourself?

Jody. Age 28. From melbourne-Living in currumbin-moving to Bali.

Co-Owner of Le Deux

Co-Owner of The Daily Co.

How start working in the fashion industry?

I got into the fashion industry when a friend and i decided to start our own clothing store at the age of 23, we were both working in other peoples stores and suddenly decided we should quit our jobs and dive head first into the unknown. A little bit stupid and a little bit brave i guess.

Did you always want to open Le Deux?

No Not really, It wasnt really a life long dream of mine or anything, it kind of just happened. It hasn't been easy but i am extremely grateful to have been given this opportunity and wouldn't change it for the world. Ive definitely learnt a lot over the years.

Tell us a little more about The Daily Co.

Its a lifestyle label created by myself and Hannah Sheppard. It is in production at the moment and will be launching in a months time. It will consist of stuff for men, women, child and home.

Your next big purchase?

My next big purchase isnt anything fashion related, it will be my plane ticket to bali as kai and i will be moving there in about 7 weeks time.

while im there i will be working on mine and Hannah's lifestyle brand The daily co, which will require us to purchase lots of rolls of fabric.

Your favourite piece of clothing?

My Daily co leather jacket and any of Kais jeans.

Your favourite brand?

The Daily co (shameless plug)

What style is coming for this winter season?

Grey Coats, big chunky knits, brogues and wide leg pants.

Who is your style icon?

Pinterest is my style icon.

What next for you?

Bali, The daily co and expanding Ledeux. I guess i wouldnt mind styling down the track.

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Monday, 3 March 2014

The Oscars

After months of anticipation, the 86th annual oscar awards as finally arrived! The nominees, presenters and celebrity guests have lined the red carpet, wearing only the best to celebrate this wonderful night. Here are the A listers that i thought was the best dressed of the night.

Sandra Bullock looking stunning in Alexander McQueen

Normally known for her wild fashion sense, Lady Gaga chose a much more glamorous Versace look.

Kate Hudson was honestly incredible in her silky smooth atelier Versace grown.

Lupita Nyong was my pick for best dress for the night! she looked simply gorgeous in this light blue georgette silk dress by Prada.

Charlize Theron dressed in a black Dior gown can seriously never go wrong, this women is seriously beautiful!

Hope you all enjoyed the oscars as much as we did!

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Thursday, 27 February 2014

Model Talk... Samantha Cardone

She has walked the runways of Milan, Paris, Sydney and New York, been photographed for some incredible brands including Prada, Alex Perry, Zimmerman and Sass & Bide. She was even in the running to win the first ever season of Australian’s next top model, eventually finishing in the top four. She is a model, mother of 3, spokes person for the Australian bottle company ‘Minijumi’ and her beauty is both represented physically, and perhaps more importantly intrinsically.

I have now known Sam for a number of years, our little boys are best friends. We had the instant connection, and fortunately I can now call her a very close friend. We spend hours chatting over herbal tea about travel, fashion, and our next social adventure. Not only is she a stunning model but she is also a gifted writer and you can read all her blogs at http://mimijumi.com.au/baby-blog/ Sam has a natural confidence in herself, for her life and the people in it. I love how it rubs off on me every time we are together, she inspired me to start LA Fashion Blogger and hopefully it now inspires you.

Meet the beautiful, fierce and brilliant Samantha Cardone.

How was it to be on the first ever season of Australia's Next Top Model?

Top Model was definitely a unique experience. I got to work with some amazingly talented people in the fashion industry but I also learnt a lot about how un-real 'reality tv' is. Lets just say its not something I would ever do again!

How did you first get into Modelling?

I had also been interested in modelling, from a very young age I had been approached by scouts. I was thin as a rake and all limbs as a teen. My parents adamantly steered me away from the industry, school came first in their books. I had done a few little jobs and shoots but it wasn't until I graduated from school and went to Italy that my career in modelling really began. It was in Italy that i was picked up by a scout from Elite and flown to Milan. I had no idea what I was doing when I walked through the agency doors, but before i knew it I had a handful of photocopied comp cards in one hand and a map and list of castings in the other and was pushed back out the door- now officially a model.

How did you get your first big break?

On that very same day I was sent to my first casting and it just happened to be for Prada. I got completely lost and ended up coming into the building through a courier entry and wondered the corridors not knowing where I was meant to be. Eventually someone spotted me and whisked me into a room where a table of people sat waiting. They seemed surprised to see me and launched into huge dialogue, pointing and gesturing at me. Not speaking a word of italian I had no idea what everyone was fussing over. They asked me to walk, thanked me and ushered me out the door. As I went to leave they stopped me and pointed towards a door at the other end of the room. When I stepped out the door I saw a line of around 50 models…. I had accidentally skipped the line! I have never coped so many death stares in my life. That night I got a phone call to say I had booked a 6 week showings tour with Prada. This is where Prada shows the each range to their stockists.

What are some of the top designers you have meet and worked with?

Prada and Mui Mui in Italy. Here in Australia I have worked with a range of clients from the more commercial, Kmart, Rip Curl and Myer, all the way through to Akira Isogawa,Julie Grabc, Alex Perry, Zimmerman, Pierucci, Nicola Finetti and Sass and Bide.

Do you have a favourite designer?

There is such an amazing range of incredible designers both here in Australia and overseas. I honestly couldn't pick a fav! I do love working with local Aussies though.

What's one of the most interesting shoots you have done?

I have done some really crazy stuff from underwater shoots to nudes where my entire body has been painted. I have worked with spiders, snakes, mud and snow and been hung off the side of a building. You name it some crazy art director has made me do it! Nothing is too extreme in the world of fashion.

How do you describe your personal style?

I am a bit of a chameleon. I tend to be very fuss free and relaxed when I am in mummy mode, I love brands like Country Road, Saba and Basike. Then I "change hats" and is all about heels and fabulous fabrics. I love garments that are really well tailored and have interest or texture in the fabric. I love leather and silk! Lately I have been wearing a lot of Bec and Bridge, Zimmerman and Lover.

As a mother of three how do you always look so gorgeous?! give us the run down of your beauty routine.

My beauty routine is pretty simple. I use Rationale skin cares essential 6 range. Its a medical grade skin care range and I swear by it. It incorporates serums and sunscreens into the range which is perfect when you don't have much time! I also try to have regular micodermabrasion peels and I have an IPL treatment ever year to 18 months. This helps to even out my skin tone and removes any sun damage.

Your style icon?

Thats a tough one. I take inspiration from a lot of different people. I love the class with which Kate Blanchet dresses, but I love the boho freedom and sassiness of Nicole Richie.

The best advice you ever received? and thing you would like to pass on to young models?

It's just a job. Treat it like one, be professional and keep your expectations measured and you will succeed. Too many young girls see modelling as some sort of dream and for a very small few it is. For most it is a battle between opportunity and rejection. If you haven't got a thick skin and don't like to work really hard it's not an industry I recommend.

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Monday, 24 February 2014

The perfect watch

As your shoes will tell a lot about who you are, your watch speaks the most about your personality. It tells about who you are as a person, your likes, your taste, and lifestyle.

When shopping for a watch you will see that the market is swamped by a lot of new styles and unique models that would not allow you to take your eyes off of them. Every year there are new designs and styles added and with such a huge collection, it really becomes difficult to pick the one that will be the perfect choice and represent you.

Nothing says more about someone’s personality and style than the watch they wear.

Here are my picks for this season.