Blue Gingham.

Just a little frolicking around a wharf on a beautifully warm day during some down time from the 13 Rooms exhibition.

I am obsessed with gingham so it goes without saying that this little number from the shop of Miss Fancy Fine is perfection...

Dress: Vintage from Fancy Fine
Hat: Vintage from Poppycock Vintage
Shoes: Topshop

Photographs by my friend Sarah Botherway

13 rooms.

I thought I would tell you a little bit about a project I have been involved with in the last couple of weeks. It is a project by John Kaldor and is an exhibition of performance art from leading international artists. I am lucky enough to be one of the performers in a work by John Baldessari, which involves painting a room a new colour every day using only a brush. Other artist's involved in the show include Damien Hirst, Marina Abramovic, Tino Sehgal and many other incredibly talented people!

The experience has been fantastic and although it is pretty tiring and uncomfortable painting the walls, floor and ceiling everyday, I have been having a wonderful time. It is really a very exciting exhibition and I would recommend anyone who is in Sydney to pop round to pier 2/3 in Walsh Bay before it closes on Sunday!  

Rehearsal day 1.. 

The magical work of Xu Zhen..

The old industrial pier makes an unusual and marvellous setting for such works.

It is amazing how much the atmosphere of the room changes from day to day with the new colour.

Brent Street dancer's performing Revolving Door by Allora & Calzadilla

Alley Treasure's

One thing I have learnt as an art student is that some of the most interesting, innovative work can be found in the most tiny and unlikely of spaces. This day was spent trotting round just some of these places. This particular gallery is in an old garage tucked away in a hidden alley and featured an exhibition of a teacher of mine, Oliver Watts.  

Although this was an unbearably humid day, I now find myself longing for the heat. Here in Sydney we have been greeted by torrential rain which makes it difficult to go out unless you fancy being drenched head to toe. Well for me, that means being curled up on my rocking chair, drinking tea and catching up on some wonderful blogs. Sadly for my bank account, it has also meant a few new treasures from Etsy will be arriving on my doorstep in a couple of weeks..    

This Bag. Incredible. Enough Said.

Blouse: Vintage

Shorts: Vintage

Bag: Vintage

Shoes: ASOS
Brooch: Vintage

Studio Days.

I don't think I have mentioned before that I am studying at Sydney College of the Arts. I am now back working in the studio and I forgot how right it feels! And while I will be the first to admit I have a bit of a love hate relationship with my painting, I am still there, so something is right!

I am truly enjoying this beautiful late summer we have been having in Sydney at the moment, it makes it so easy to spend days strolling along the harbour and just reading in the sun. At some point soon I shall make myself return to essay writing but for now I am allowing myself to enjoy being in a new part of Sydney.

This was a hot day, so this loose, light dress was perfect. I couldn't help sprucing in up by adding a beautiful floral silk scarf and an 'f' brooch.

Dress: Thrifted

Silk Scarf: Vintage

Brooch: Vintage

Bag: Vintage

Shoes: Asos

Sunglasses: The Local

I wish you all a lovely Easter weekend.

Otter's in the Sea

Well my first two weeks back at university have been rather busy, hence why I have not been on here recently. I am enjoying being back though, having some sort of structure to my days again. Although I think everyone will always enjoy having days to oneself where they can frolic through a field of daffodils if they wish!!

This is another set of photographs taken earlier in the summer on a wharf near Darling Harbour where I used to live. I love where I am now, but when I look at these shots I do miss it a little.

I am going to see Anna Karenina tonight at an open air cinema. I am excited to see all the wonderful costumes.

Just what happens when you live in Sydney. Unfortunately there was a boat going past at the time..

Feel free to laugh. I certainly do.

Dress: Vintage
Shoes: Vintage
Bag: Women's Institute market in England, gift from my Mother
Ring: Sea of Bees jewellery 
Floral headband: K is for Kani

Photographs taken by: Hayley Jamieson

Sun Sun Sun!

Well, here I am back in Sydney ready for a new year at uni. Unfortunately the weather now is not that sunny though. I was hoping that the summer would stretch out over the next few weeks, after my winter in London, but my weatherman tells me rain for the next month. That is not exactly what I had in mind!!

These photographs were taken before Christmas. The perfect flowy skirt and blouse for a hot day. Wearing flowers in your hair definitely keeps you cool I have decided!! I have recently moved house, so here I am exploring my new area.

My hair is all long again.

A spot o' lizard hunting...

Blouse: Motel Rocks                                                                                                          
Skirt: Fancy Treehouse
Shoes: Asos
Bag: Urban Outfitters
Floral Crown: K is for Kani

Photographs by: Hayley Jamieson. Take a peak at her beautiful photography on her blog, here.