Once again my beautiful friends at Ash To Gold are going to send me broke with their new collection, Future Fragments. I was so disappointed I didn’t get to see their runway debut in person at MBFW this year, but I tracked their progress all the way from Mexico. Nothing short of heart-achingly beautiful, the whole collection was flawless, otherworldly and absolutely unique. There is no other label out there like Ash To Gold – they offer a completely fresh outlook to fashion with standout and individual designs. Not to mention the lust worthy accessories! Give me one of everything, thanks. Congratulations, ladies. You really did an amazing job and I can’t wait to see the rest of your journey unfold.

image SOURCE: Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Just stumbled across this amazing site with loads of delicious vegan recipes! One of them just happens to be my absolute favourite type of cake in the world – Red Velvet. I know what I will be baking this weekend!

Recipe can be found here.

image SOURCE: lunchboxbrunch

 New York truly is a magical place and it was one of my favourite destinations we visited whilst in the US. On our second evening in the city we did an open top bus tour that circled around the city, across the Brooklyn Bridge and back again. What started out as clear skies and a warm evening quickly turned to eerily foggy and overcast as well as one of the coldest nights I have ever experienced. This was actually a good thing for taking photos, as a few of them turned out semi-cartoon like, very Gotham City.

I learnt three things on this bus tour: 1. Always take extra layers on an open deck tour, 2. it’s very difficult to get good photos on a moving bus and 3. New York is absolutely breathtaking when the sun goes down…and when the sun is up for that matter!

More photos of NYC to come! x

image SOURCE: Starring Nobody’s Own Photography

My beautiful friend Rylee (and face of our last Starring Nobody campaign) did a shoot whilst in LA with the amazingly talented Neave (@sirneave on instagram) which ended up on Vogue Italia! So proud of her - this is just the beginning of an amazing journey.

One of my favourite places we dined at in LA was Fratelli Cafe on Melrose. On the amazing recommendation from my good friends Rylee and Elle, we all had the Peanut Butter smoothies…which just happen to be vegan and made on apples! Delish

If you are in LA: Fratelli Cafe – 7200 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90046

Packing can sometimes be more daunting than the trip itself. This is certainly something I’m experiencing trying to pack for a 5 week holiday, with a range of temperatures as well as trying to create the perfect balance between taking enough clothes for the trip but leaving enough space for any new purchases.

The above images taken of pretty treasures that Miroslama Duma packed for NYFW have certainly got me all inspired, however impractical some of the items may be for my trip in particular. I think I will brush up on a pair and a spare’s tips on ‘How To Pack For A Holiday’, with five easy steps to avoid a suitcase catastrophe.

1. Check Climate (for me this will be everything from bikinis to blazers. Bummer.)
2. Gather basics
3. Add colour
4. Rationalise shoes (this is going to be a BIG step for me. Currently have enough to fill the suitcase…)
5. Accessories

Head over to a pair and spare’s blog for more detail on each step here.

image SOURCE: The Coveteur

 Contemplating my packing list for my impending trip to the USA and Mexico has me daydreaming of everything from bikinis to coats. Due to our seasonally warm Winter’s, I think us Queensland gals tend to dress a little inappropriately for the cold. With temperatures around the mid-20′s during the days, it’s hard to justify purchasing (or packing) a coat…or anything more than a light blazer or knit. I think that’s why I am so drawn to the idea of two blazers or jackets as pictured above – easy to throw on and take off extra layers as the temperature dictates. I will definitely be implementing this in NY and San Fran, which I have been told can still be a little bit cool at the time we are headed there.

image SOURCE: becauseimaddicted