Stanley Does Style

Well it appears that I really don't have enough hours in the day to successfully give 100% to all the things that I am involved in right now. I've had to ease off on spending time on the blog in order to focus on my work and other creative projects. I've been working on setting up a Freelance Styling and Creative Services business, which goes by the name of "Stanley Does Style."

Please head over to my temporary portfolio website here or to my Facebook page here. But I thought I'd also share some of my recent fashion styling works with you here on the blog.

Water Fun

Photographer: Georgia Wiggs, Model: Emma Lewis, H&MU: Kylie Fenech, Styling: Moi

 Street Sophistication

 Photographer: Chareli Seet, Model: Lana Wang, H&MU: Jodie Yarrow, Designs by Saskia Baur and Gretchen Geoghegan, Styling: Moi

Soft Pastels

Photographer: Caterina Fizzano, Model: Dallas Jays, H&MU: Kat G Davidson, Styling and Design: Moi

Gusto & Elan In Store Show

Finally I've been able to manage to complete a blog post. It's been crazy busy these past few weeks working on a number of creative fashion projects, that I will provide details about very soon. The hectic schedule doesn't appear to look like it's going to ease up until mid June, so I apologise in advance, if blog posts become a little scarce over the next 6 weeks. But I will try my very best to continue to blog on a weekly basis.

I've been meaning to share this post for a while now, but just haven't been able to put all the content together in one sitting. I attended the In Store Fashion Show by Gusto and Elan, which was such a delight. The event was hosted in line with L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. It's always lovely to visit beautifully appointed boutique stores that stock interesting and unique labels. 

In store labels include Ange Lang, Borsha, Citizen Deconstructed, Divya R, Eva Q, Keilana Skye, Lisa Taranto, Matcho SubaSonya Kraan, Wild Horses, Zhivago.

 The ever gorgeous Rocio who accompanied me to the event. I thought it was fitting to wear my own designs. Mixing up collections and colours to bring about a very personal sense of style. 

As a special guest of Gusto & Elan, I was ever so grateful to receive one of Gusto & Elan's fabulous gift bags, filled with some amazing items.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a Vidal Sassoon Goddess Conditioning Ionic Steam Hair Straightener plus other wonderful items as you can see from the photo.

Lovely gift wrapped items from Papyrus and Sistaco. 

Gusto & Elan and their sponsors were definitely wanting to look after their customers and guests with these fantastic goodie bag items. 

April Men's Style

As long term readers would know, I equally love menswear as much as womenswear, so I thought it only fitting to share some fabulous trends and inspirational imagery for the gents who are wanting to be fashionable during the upcoming colder months. 

Of course layering is a given, but it's how the layering is put together that is the key. Below are some great examples of interesting and stylish layering. From bomber jackets over knits, tailored jackets over puffer vests, denim over suit vests to contrast of colour combinations and tailoring vs casual, there are a variety of ways that men can add an interesting flavour to their wardrobes this winter. Also note that an eye for details and accessories will take your look from "He's got a good look" to "He's got some serious style going on."

Sources: Pinterest

lamodellamafia.com eclectic-society.com

thejourney21.wordpress.com thefashiontag.wordpress.com

Fall 2013 Black and White Trend Inspiration

Autumn/Fall is well upon us here in Melbourne and not being one to wear a lot of black during the colder months (which is renowned Melbourne fashion culture), I thought I might try and get inspired to bring a little black and maybe some white into my autumn wardrobe. 

I prefer black and white pieces to emanate miminalism with subtle details in order to allow for an interesting yet modern aesthetic. I turned to Anthony Vaccarello, a designer that I was unfamiliar with, for inspiration as I really loved this collection.

Simple, chic, asymmetric, comfortable and intriguing.

Photos sourced from Style.com

Coastline peace

As much as I loved the valleys and lakes of NZ's South Island, I still found a soft spot for the coastline. The smell of fresh sea air and the pulsing of waves hitting the shore always takes me to that very relaxed place, where I could leave all my cares behind and feel ultimate peace.

I drove the coastal route from Whakatane to Tauranga and I'm so glad that I took the time out to do so. Stopping at several beach side locations along the way, my two favourite spots were Dotteral Point and Mt Maunganui. Mt Maunganui is located just outside of Tauranga, which I think was also my favourite South Island township. 

A beautiful destination I highly recommend.

Lake side

Well it's been a busy week whilst on my trip on the North Island of New Zealand but well worth it because the scenery is just spectacular in some areas. Yesterday, I visited the Buried Village and then headed down to Lake Tarawera for lunch. It was lovely visiting such beautiful valley's and lakes, which I don't get to see very much of back at home. Extremely picturesque!