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April 5, 2013

Inspiration, life, resort, Spring/Summer

We’ve hit the home stretch! After a short/long week (short because of Easter Monday, long because of… well work) It is finally Friday night! Flights are booked, seats are reserved and outfits are.. not.. sorted (must get to that!) Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia is upon us! Only 3 sleeps!

To really inspire you all, I thought I’d post a little inspirational/street style/ pretty images to get your hearts a flutter! Make sure you and your fashion loving friends and family are following WD on Facebook and Instagram (@wilddarts) to get all images straight to your phone as the action happens! Not to mention street style, Sydney touristy piccies, food inspiration and outfit posts by yours truly!

Tomorrow my prep for MBFWA continues! I have been thinking it’s about time I go back to the hairdresser but unfortunately for me, her daughter is getting married and she is taking 2 weeks off! In runs my gorgeous best friend from high school who has nearly completed her apprenticeship.. winning! Now you all may remember that I have a ‘Lara Bingle’ styled hair do – just a brunette style ;) (Think Christine Centenera meets Lara Bingle!) It’s time to crank that up a notch and really go for the blunt cut! Inspo piccies are below… we are going for a Lara Bingle/ Jessica Stein – Tuula Vintage style but just over the shoulders (see Lara’s second image)

What do y’all think?!

I am dying to know… who are you looking forward to at MBFWA? International readers; does Aus fashion week mean much to you? Do you know many designers who are showing?

Cant wait to report back to all of you next week!

WD xx

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requested

April 3, 2013

shop, the lust list

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On the immediate radar..

// 1. Bobcats Classic Cigarette Pant by Ellery – $495 AUD // 2. Charlotte Wrap Shift Dress by Ellery – $495 AUD // 3. Printed Vinyl Clutch by Marni – $275 AUD // 4. Curved Mirror and Leather Clutch by Maison Martin Margiela – $1,000 AUD // 5. Battle Born Denim Skirt by Cameo – $109.95 AUD // 6. Lover to Lover Short in Smoke Sequin by Cameo – not yet released // 7. Topper heel in Leopard by Wittner – $139.95 AUD // 8. Holographic Faux Leather Pumps by Stella McCartney – $562.50 AUD // 9. Electric Shock Magyar top in Cobalt by Manning Cartell – $399.00 AUD // 10. Flash Fiction Short by Manning Cartell – $479.00 AUD // 11. Machine Age Mini Skirt by Manning Cartell – $349.00 AUD // 12. Montana Silk Vest Dress by Watson x Watson – $399 NOW $220 AUD //

I am constantly screen shotting instagram, have a billion windows open and constantly adding to the ever expanding list of wants/must haves! Above are some of my immediate wants before next week (lets hope!)

I have my head in the fashion cloud looking out for new pieces for my MBFWA wardrobe and I am, yet again, last minute shopping! I have been LUSTING over the gorgeous honeycomb and stripe printed silk crepe de chine cigarette pant and shift dress by E L L E R Y (the whole collection is amaze.. trust me!) Now that officially E L L E R Y has been added to the MBFWA schedule next week, I am even more determined to get my hot little hands on these numbers!

I’ve had the Marni Clutch on my list for a while now; its oversized.. it has an amazing individual print – how could I go wrong?

Local label Cameo amazes me every few months with their quick turnaround collections and these pieces are high on my list! I have already made an order (please come this week!) so I might have to pop around to Birdcage boutique and snap up some more, yes?

Wittner has a sale on right now (15% off one pair and 20% off two) so those gorgeous leopard pumps need to be mine! Now I have a bit of an incentive, it’s becoming more attainable! Plus holographic Stella McCartney… die

I am seriously obsessed with Manning Cartell‘s A/W collection at the minute – i am dreaming in colours of cobalt and black! Need some sport luxe shorts!

Last but certainly not least is that gorgeous Watson X Watson vest dress.. ever since I saw it storm the runway last year I was determined to have it in my life… and again.. sales make it all happen! After all… I am still a student!

WD xx

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anniversary

March 24, 2013

life

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Happy 1st Birthday Wilddarts!

This week marked the first anniversary of Wilddarts! How the last year as flown by!

I would like to thank everyone who reads Wilddarts whether you read us regularly or on the occasion; those who support us and those who have had some dealings with us over the last year.

We would love to hear your take on Wilddarts! Please take part in our survey or send us a quick email to let us know why you read Wilddarts, what your favourite segments or posts have been and what you would like to see in the future.

Thank you all for making this past year so wonderful and fulfilling!

Lots of love,

The Wilddarts team! xxx

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independent originals

March 18, 2013

Health/ Food, Inspiration

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(Images via. Archive, K-oosh, Health_Project)

Sometimes we just need some inspiration to get us started.

Last week I came across ‘health_project‘ on instagram and have been inspired to get back into my gym regime and tighten up my clean eating!

The health_project is run by a young Australian girl living in Perth, who captures her everyday eats and posts interesting vegan and raw food recipes to inspire others to lead a more clean eating lifestyle.

Recipes such as green smoothies (shown above), Kiwi juice (shown above), raw chocolate ice-cream, raw banana split, raw apple crumble, raw zucchini and cucumber pesto pasta, raw pad thai, raw lasagne (shown above) and raw spaghetti bolognese (shown above) are some of the mouthwatering dishes she shares with her following.

Along with her successful instagram account, she also maintains the tumblr, k-oosh, which showcases inspiration not only for health and fitness but also fashion, interiors etc

In the coming weeks I will be showcasing some of the recipes on Health_project along with some of my very own, to hopefully kick start and motivate my readers to make healthier (and often yummier!) choices when it comes to food!

Let me know your thoughts!

WD xx

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crunch time – part two

February 19, 2013

Runway collections, Autumn(Fall)/ Winter

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Wilddarts Edit – Fall 2013 Collections NEW YORK

MARC JACOBS

I must be into coats this season because I can’t get enough of them! Marc Jacobs didn’t disappoint me at all. Favourites being the charcoal and brown coats clutched by models as they walked around the runway and the amazing electric blue coat with belt that must be the most comfiest thing – doesn’t it seem? I also oddly loved the fish netted nude and black dress.. would look interesting in an editorial or on the red carpet yes?

MILLY

Inspired by the Big Apple, designer Michelle Smith has created a very cool and contemporary collection for Milly Fall 2013. Milly and its designer are known for their relaxed silhouettes, sweatshirts, comfortable menswear inspired grey coat and relaxed leather pants.

MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

This latest offering to the fashion world from MMM was inspired by the 1952 Winter Olympic Games – interesting! Favourite looks include the black fitted coat with blue leather pants, the oversized coat with metallic skirt and sweater/maxi combo.

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

This year marks the 50th year Oscar de la Renta has been designing clothes in NYC. Recently, de la Renta has made headlines in fashion when he announced last month that he invited John Galliano to be designer-in-residence at his studio for a 3 week period. Some have said that this Fall collection bears his handiwork.. what do you think?

Favourites include the amazing floral long sleeved bubble dress or coat? and the gorgeoussssss floor length sheer embroidered/ feather jewelled incrusted 1920′s esq flapper dress… amazing!

RACHEL ZOE

Claiming that her Fall 2013 collection took on the ‘English/seventies/equestrian’ vibe, Rachel Zoe delivered some gorgeous pieces that have taken on a new style (not that her style isn’t amazing) I loved the tailored pants of this collection and the colour pallet. Tailored leather jackets, camel pieces, grey tie up coats and yes.. fur.. love these pieces.

RODARTE

I first saw these gorgeous tie dye prints was on Instagram (how fitting) and I seriously couldn’t get them out of my head! Screen shot! Keep that!

These few looks in the middle of Laura and Kate Mulleavy’s Fall 2013 collection really stood out. Although not what I would have thought for Fall.. still very refreshing! It’s nice to see something different once and a while.

RODEBJER

Debuting on the NYFW stage this year, Carin Rodebjer who moved to NYC from Stockholm a year ago took this time to think back on her childhood living in Sweden and the natural environment. The clothes were very texturised, favourites being the rolled up grey textured pant, the camel long cape and the two toned long coat.

THAKOON

Thakoon Panichgul sighted after rereading Ray Bradbury’s novel ‘Dandelion Wine’ got him thinking about ‘summer captured and stoppered’ I love how this translated in the prints, a skirt with falling dandelions with a contrasted black sheer panelled top.

THE ROW

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, designers of The Row described their collection as ‘without it being easy, we wanted it to be easy’ – confusing.. maybe initially but we see their point. Favourite looks were the oversized black sweater and a modern take on the pencil skirt with a side slit, and a gorgeous wrap jacket.

THEYSKENS’ THEORY

Olivier Theyskens, designer of Theyskens’ Theory touched on futurism backstage before his show. ‘If it didn’t look, as he put it, comfy enough to wear overnight in a spaceship, it didn’t make it onto the runway.’ I loved the quilted pullovers, woollen jumpers and tops and the khaki relaxed skirts and tweed shorts.

TIBI

Amy Smilovic, the designer of Tibi focused on utilitarian sportswear and layering for her Fall 2013 collection. Quilted bomber jackets, sculpted neoprene sweatshirts and pencil skirts with sheer detailing were lovely. The variety of coats and the sexy leather panelled pants were my favourite.

VICTORIA BECKHAM

Victoria Beckham has an elegance about her that only few people can really develop properly. Coats a plenty, favourites being the checked tweed on top and blue pony hair below the hips and the black pony hair bomber jacket.

YIGAL AZROUEL

The relaxed pieces were a hit at Yigal Azrouel this season. I loved the chunky fur coat and the wool pullover with slits and zip detailing. Seriously obsessed!

How did you enjoy NYFW? What were your favourite collections?

Stay on Wilddarts for an in depth look at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Proenza Schouler and Vera Wang before we dive into the London shows!

WD xx

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goldie

February 5, 2013

Inspiration, fashion muses

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Some people are just born with style. A$AP Rocky is one of those people.

Hands up if you have heard of A$AP Rocky?! If you haven’t, let me enlighten you.

Meet one of hip-hop’s brightest new kids on the block. The Harlem, New York native has climbed the charts in the US thanks to the regionlessness of his music. His sound has been described as the ‘synthesising of the slow flow of the South, the party vibes of the West Coast, and the bravado of New York.’ As well as making waves in the music industry, A$AP (which stands for Always Strive and Prosper) has been making just as much noise in the fashion industry. Many rappers in the industry these days are determined to prove themselves as stylish taste makers – Kanye I’m looking in your direction, whilst A$AP is no rookie, he has easily set the bar with his natural eye for style. (by the looks of things, without even really trying!)

Before his success, A$AP was working his ass off just to afford brands like YSL, Rick Owens, Raf Simons and his now personal friend, Jeremy Scott.

A$AP at Paris Fashion Week

Sighting his some of his favourite labels as Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Alexander Wang, Y-3, Givenchy, Versace, Louis Vuitton and Jeremy Scott, A$AP also states that his Father is one of his biggest inspirations.

“My Dad is from Barbados. He was a clean cut kind of guy, especially in the way he dressed. I just took the advice he gave me and ran with it. He told me to always be yourself and always feel comfortable with whatever decision you make because you chose to do it. Just because something doesn’t fit in doesn’t make it not right. For instance, just because everyone is wearing white today and I chose to wear purple doesn’t mean I’m doing something wrong. It means I’m doing what I wanted to do. I ran with that.”

“What really works for me is to just do what is best for myself. In other words, I do me. Anytime I do something it’s definitely me. I’m not faking it. And that’s just the way it is.”

“My style is like life. One day I could choose to wear black and the next day I could wear purple. And the next day I might wear a Bart Simpson shirt by Jeremy Scott.”

“Fashion is art and a designer is an artist. I am not a fashion designer, that’s why I’m not coming out with my own clothing line or something like that. But I love the art.”

In my opinion, it is refreshing to hear of someone who loves fashion but knows their place. People like Kanye West somewhat irritate me, as he is foremost a rapper, a lyrical genius; however now he sees himself as a fashion designer, someone who can transform and direct the industry, that he is as important to fashion as a vetran. I agree with A$AP and his take on this:

“When rappers be doing that clothing line shit, that shit be corny man. That’s a slow reality show… I’m no fashion designer. Just cause I got good taste doesn’t mean I know how to create it. I feel that’s disrespectful…. I know brands well, I’m not a fashion designer. It’s more to fashion than just fabric and stencils. You gotta learn how to draw, you gotta know how colorways work and materials…”

A$AP Rocky and Jeremy Scott for Complex Magazine

Personally, I have grown to become a massive fan of A$AP Rocky! His music, personal taste and all round attitude is really inspiring.

“My own thing is all that matters to me. And it feels good when I get props for doing what’s best for me. I like when people admire it and relate to it. When I was 20 I got fed up with doing shit just because it was the popular thing to do. I became miserable trying to keep up with trends so I started setting them on my own. “

A$AP effortlessly mixes affordable streetwear with high fashion labels and isn’t afraid of wearing clothing that might be considered outside his genre. He is fast becoming a music legend in his field and sights fashion as a passion and lifestyle of his.

I feel as though someone in fashion can really distinguish between an individual who is passionate and has a real appreciation of the industry and someone who thinks they know everything.

A$AP embodies everything that Wilddarts stands for. I hope that you are also inspired by his attitude towards fashion and life, just as much as we are.

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