settling in

Gawd it feels like forever since I last did something on here. So far Chicago seems alright. It's definitely not Melbourne (yet) and I'm missing family, friends, food and the shopping. We have found a few cool places, but I guess we are still exploring and trying to hunt down the places to go.                                                                                                                                                          I've enrolled in my new high school...

LIKE REAL AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL YOU GUYS!!

And I'm pretty excited. I'm expecting Perks of Being a Walflower + Mean Girls + any other cliché high school movies you can think of.    

I've been flooded with tonnes of ideas lately but I've also been really critical towards everything I am doing (not the best combination). I go through phases where I'm like "yeah! Urban Arcade looks great!!" and then other times I'm just like "nope. nope. nope. this does not look good, and it feels boring." So that's why this post is a little different from the usual fashion post. I like it a lot so I'll definitely be doing more like this in the future. 

 I have been wanting to do a post with this dress for a while but also kept putting it off. It was my great aunts when she was younger, and I just think it's one heck of a dress. I'm not usually a dress person. I feel weird, frumpy and just a little too girly for my liking. BUT THIS DRESS. This dress can do no wrong. 

I'm gonna leave it here to go watch The Bachelor (yes yes, I know what you're thinking. I'd be judging me too. But there is something really comforting hearing all those screechy aussie accents whilst stuffing my face with chocolate... mmmmm) 

Photo creds to Mum

Artist Colony // Chessie - Freshly Pickked

Do I even need to introduce this girl??? With 17.6k on Instagram I don't think I need to. But, if you have been living under a rock or in the corner of you wardrobe after a game of hide n' seek for the past couple of years, meet Chessie. She's that blogger girl that your friends have been telling you about. Yeah, now you're with me. How cool is she!! Her style is just ahhhhhhhh and her blog and insta are so aesthetically pleasing. Oh, and did I mention she is only in year 12? Yeah. Chessie is doing some pretty great things, so I thought I'd ask her a few questions....

Introduce yourself. Tell us about your blog.  My name is Chessie and I am the name behind my fashion and lifestyle blog/instagram, Freshly Pickked. I've been blogging/instagramming for 3 years and it's been the most amazing journey! I mostly blog about fashion, and occasionally do a lifestyle post or DIY. 

What do you want to be and do in the future?  I'd love to be a blogger but I'd also love to work in the design and photography world, possibly in magazine layouts and styling! I'm not too sure though yet. 

What are you hoping to do after you finish school?  I'm most likely going to have a gap year, work, ride my horses, and possibly travel also! and then Uni but I don't know what course or Uni yet!!

Who are your inspirations? How have they helped you? In terms of blogging inspirations, my favourite is most definitely Isabella from Views of Now, amongst others of course. Her style is just so funky and different and I love it! She has helped motivate me to keep posting quality content and to continue to push my styles and outfits beyond the basics!

Why is your Instagram and blog so successful? Are your followers an important part of that? Honestly, I think it's posting regularly - but not too regularly as you don't want to fill or clutter everyone's feeds - and posting quality content ! For me, these are the key factors in having a successful blog, you don't want to not post enough and you also don't want to post blurry or rushed images. However it is much easier said then done!!

Favourite outfit at the moment?  Black high waisted jeans, grey and white stripe long sleeved skivvy tucked in, white denim cropped jacket, statement brown belt and knee high brown boots with my tortoise shell specs !

Top five tips for bloggers and instagrammers? As stated before, post regularly and post good quality content, try and stick to some sort of theme but to me, there needs to be a bit of variety to pull and draw your followers in, shoot in bulk - aka, take four blog posts or 5-10 different Instagram photos at the one time, that way you can stagger them out during school and you're most likely to create better content if you spend a good hour or two doing this rather then scattered 5 minuters! And lastly, have fun with it and be YOU. No one likes copy cats and you need to find your own style and show to stand out in such a huge industry. 

If you could go back in time and tell the younger Chessie something, what would it be?  I don't like regretting things or wishing things had have been different. Everything happens for a reason and we just need to focus on living in the moment. However if I was to say something I'd say get off that phone, get out of your bedroom and go and spend time with your family because time is just so short. 

Fashion or Design? Oh my god you've got me here. Like I'm so stuck. I love both of them I don't think I can choose.

What music are you listening to at the moment? I have quite an alternative taste, but all of my all time faves are in my twentysixteen playlist on my Spotify, plus when I'm doing my folio I listen to my folio time playlist! I literally could not go a day without listening to music. 

What made you decide on the name Freshly Pickked?  My mum actually suggested it! I asked her what I should call my blog and she said "what about freshly picked" because, at the time, she was cutting up strawberries and the punnet said they were freshly picked !! 

Favourite post on your blog?  Either 'Little Black Dress' or 'Textures'. 

What is the best thing that has happened to you because of blogging? Probably the biggest and most exciting thing is being the Teen Party Ambassador for the National Gallery of Victoria. Such an honour to be chosen and it was such an amazing experience working with them on multiple occasions !

There is a zombie apocalypse and you can only take one thing from your room… What is it? Probably my glasses so I can see the zombies and where they are coming from ! Haha. 

Thank you Chessie for being so cool. Literally geeking out right now that I have an Artist Colony on you... 

Chessie's blog and instagram are very inspirational and so so beautiful. Check out her instagram here and blog here. 

See you all next time,

-C 

prêt-à-porter // New Blog

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Camille wears // Top - Zara / Jeans - Just Jeans / Hat - A vintage market / Shoes - Seed / Tote Bag - NGV //  

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How have you all been? I've been pretty good. Quite a lot of exciting and scary things have been happening in my life lately, which I'll let you know about another time. HOW COOL IS THE NEW BLOG ??!!?!?!?!! I moved over to Squarespace and am glad I did. Still trying to work it out and get my own custom domain, but I love the design. 

We are in Adelaide, saying hey to family at the moment. My mum, nan and I took a while to think of the name for this post. After a while we thought of a pun: prêt-à-porter, which is French for 'ready to wear'. And we took these photos on Porter Street. Ha Ha, get it? prêt-à-porter, porter Street. Yeah okay, I'll stop now. This fashion post was shot by my sister, Sylvie. She's gonna be a really good photographer, I'm so happy with the photos. It took a while, because our camera is being weird. Do any of you have suggestions for a good camera? (Preferably one that takes good videos too)...

The shoes are the comfiest things. I wear them to school but have grazed them so many times because I am the klutziest person I know. It's like I forget I have feet. And shoulders. And a body. Camille, you are not going to be able to walk through that wall. It's not humanly possible. Stop walking. Camille?? Huuhhhhh. But hey! Look at this top! Nice stripes and a good cut. Thanks Zara. (well thanks mum cause it's yours...) The felty grey hat goes with everything, and so good for sunny winter days. 

sorry for the long blab. I'll write soon.

-c 

Sequined

A fashion post?! WHAT?! I thought you where still hibernating in your cosy, yet super stylish cave. Guess not...

Ah well. I realised you guys actually do like fashion posts after having quite a few people asking when I would be doing another one. The answer, my online stalker friends, is about now-ish.

This fashion post is pretty casual (it is literally what I wear to school.) I wore it today and I think people like this top from Free By Cotton On more then they like me. (Ha! I kid. They so don't... Guys??) But this top is seriously cool. The sequins are reversible, so if I'm feeling gold, I go gold. If I'm feeling white, I go white. And if I can't make up my mind I can go half-half, so every one is happy.                                                                                                    I bought these shorts yesterday from Country Road along with another pair. The other pair is a little more tailored with stripes running down them. I'll probably do another post with them on in the future. I've been looking for shorts like these for ever and finally found them. Ahh the relief that I won't get hot in summer!!! Oh, sorry. What was that? Oh we've already had summer... Yikes.

You can dress both of these items up or down. The shorts with a nice shirt and the tee with high waisted jeans. Both paired nicely with Hobes (one day I will own a pair).

I guess I'll stop blabbing and just let you scroll through some pictures. Cool? Faaabulous.

OH! And photo cred to Sylvie.

Camille wears // Tee Shirt - Country Road // Shorts - Free By Cotton On // Necklace - Unknown //

Little China Girl

Camille wears // Top-Thrifted // Duffle Coat-Gift // Jeans-Dejour // Shoes-Wittner // Neclace-Vietnam // Earings-Gift //

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Prepare yourselves. Fasten them seat belts because this post is a big'n. Today, my mum and I went into the city because I was given two tickets to the Golden Age of China, Qianlong Emperor exhibition (thank you Brittany!). It was mind-blowing seeing work that had been made thousands of years ago. The Emperors robes where defiantly my favorites because they where so colorful and beautifully made. This exhibition is open until the 21st so HURRY, you will love it!!  After, we walked into the Exqusite Threads Exhibition which I will talk about later. We then hopped onto a tram which took us down to China Town. I can't remember the last time I visited China Town. It reminded me a lot of Vietnam *sob*. The crazed hustle and bustle was fun until we decided to take some photos of my outfit. We where either waiting for groups of people to pass or I was being stared at (excuse my awkward face) but it all turned out well and being that 'clever' person I am I even decided to make a video. Get ready for some hard core Dim Sim eating. [embed]https://youtu.be/w8HJLReCpws[/embed] In other news, the NGV is hosting a Teen Holiday Program. It is based around the Exquisite Threads Exhibition which is on at the moment until the 12th of July. The program runs from the 1-3 of July and I'll be there for all three. I would love to meet you!   I leave you with the flyer for some further details. Bookings are essential so head over here if you are looking for some fun over the holidays.

Hope to see you there,

Camille

Winter Blues

Camille wears// dress-witchery // tights-bonds // boots-MayaMcQueen // necklace-unknown // bracelet-unknown//

Brrrrr, I'm feeling them winter chills! (especially when your house is colder than what it is outside) But not to fret! This super warm, super cool dress from Witchery will keep you looking pretty snazzy all winter long.                                                            I have been looking for a dress like this for a while now and so glad I found it. Pair it up with some black boots and gold accessories and you're good to go!

Hope you all have a great looooong weekend. Keep warm my friends!

Camille

vinetti retro // ginger & rosa inspiration

When someone mentions 'winter', a few things come to mind.                                                                                                       Warmth, knits, good movies, rain, hot chocolate and another reason to do a fashion post! I love watching movies. Everything about them interests me. When you mix a good story line, amazing actors and a wardrobe full of super cool clothes, you know I'm in. A couple of months ago I watched Ginger and Rosa. I was so inspired by the clothes they wore and couldn't wait until winter to be able try it out my self.

Camille wears //

Turtle Neck// Thrifted  Skirt// Vinetti (this was my mums when she was my age!) Tights// Bonds  Necklace// Prospector Store   Shoes// Wittner  Rings (not shown)// Lovisa  Bracelet// Pandora

Thank you Stella for being a such a good photographer!

That's all folks, Camille

Street Grunge

Hello!

Today my friend Stella and i had a lovely afternoon together. We took photos, laughed and ate my first Fro-Yo EVER!

Here is a photo shoot in my new favorite top from my favorite opp shop (hehe, kind of made a rhyme) Thank you Stella for being such a great photographer!!!!

camille wears //

hat // French Connection   jeans// Just Jeans  boots// Wittner   top// Savers

xo camille

Art par-TAY! {part one}

Hello everyone! Earlier this week I was asked by the NGV to become one of their Teen Arts Ambassadors for their 'Teen Art Party' along with Brooke, Maggie and Chessie! The Teen Arts Party will be held on Thursday the 22 of Jan - and you are all invited! YAY!

Grab some friends and come to the NGV for Art Party- a night of art making, fashion, food, music, and giveaways for under 18s.

Art party will feature drop-in work shops with contemporary artists Minna Gilligan and Kate Rohde, and exclusive after hours access to the exhibition The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier.

The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk // The National Gallery of Victoria // Photo: Brooke Holm

The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk // The National Gallery of Victoria // Photo: Brooke Holm

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The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk // The National Gallery of Victoria // Photo: Brooke Holm

Dance in the Silent Disco, enjoy live DJs, take a ride on Carsten Holler's Golden Carousel, and eat sliders and fries under the famous stained ceiling in the NGV's Great Hall. For more info head over to NGV and book your tickets now!