Birthday Wishlist

I love lists, especially of things I want - although my normal lists are usually just of the millions of things I have to do, they are still satisfying to cross off). Upcoming 21st birthday (one week! Psyched) has seen me thinking of what I'd like - I always hate having a birthday at this time of year, as stock in stores is just old winter things (of which I have usually bought what I liked already) but summer isn't in yet. So whenever asked "Emma what do you want! Just tell me!" all I can answer is "umm I don't know? sorry.." V frustrating for all parties involved. 

When it comes to birthdays, as usual I have a "Realistic" wishlist and an "Ohmygod In My DREAMS" list.

REALISTIC

Clockwise:

Karen Walker "Helter Skelters" - have loved these since they first came out, so have laybyed as a birthday present to myself. Excellent. 

Karen Walker "Leaf Pendant"- this is quite meaningful, as (I think) the leaves look like gumleaves. And as I grew up in Australia I find these quite touching and special.

Floral Dr Martens - I am a fiend of both Docs and the classic liberty-esque floral, therefore I NEED these.

Ksubi "Aras" in Seventies Tortoiseshell - well I did need these, but recent post-hairchop trying on at Superette revealed they tragically don't suit me anymore. Lack of hair means they swamp and overwhelm me. I did shed a tear, not gonna lie.

Rayban "Clubmasters" - Thank god I still suit (and covet) these.

Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb - I go into an olfactory trance every time I walk into Karen Walker. Pure heaven.

Converse Black Leather Hightops - I know everyone and their dog has these, but I love them. And I only like chucks in white on white or black on black. These would so go everywhere with me.

Deadly Ponies "Mr Flower Pouch" - One of my all time fave Deadly Pony bags, soft slouchy buttery perfection.

Dior "Pure Poison" - simply intoxicating. And, as I am shallow, love the bottle.

And...

EMMA YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING

Clockwise: 

Karen Walker "Cigarette Butt Charm" - I have lusted after this FOR-EV-ER. Best charm ever ohmygod but this will never happen :( sigh.

Karen Walker "Oval Chequerboard Cocktail Ring" - likewise this, have loved since I was way back in high school. It is quite possible one of the most perfect cocktail rings - and uber wearable on a daily basis (as opposed to the intense knuckle dusters I also covet)

Stella McCartney "Wooden Platform Boots" - words can not describe. These are the ultimate.

Karen Walker "Owl Ring" - This little dude is too cute, and super symbolic/meaningful as my late grandmother collected little owls statues (I'm lucky enough to have some of her collection - they are insane)

Alexander Wang "Oversized Metallic Sweater Dress" - I am a massive fan of big ovesized tees/sweaters (comfort/body hiding/warm/etc) and this is possible the godfather of all.

Sources: Style.com, Net-a-porter, Karen Walker Jewelry, Karen Walker Eyewear,

Black #10: The Girls & The Jewelry

The rest of Black's tenth issue is equally fab. 

The Waiting Comes In Waves

I so love the editorial of Kim Noorda. The colours are simply gorgeous and the juxtaposition of fabrics is great (tule, cashmere, silk, either). And those shoes are to die for - the brown leather stops them being too bondage.

Im 99.9% sure the jacket on the left is a Rick Owens - I would give my first born for one of his leather jackets. Its also nice to see those embellished Gucci pants from their now iconic (and much referenced/copied) Fall 08 collection.

Ps: Does Noorda make anyone else seriously want to get a messy bob? Or is it just me?

Karen Walker Jewelry

Love these ads, so stunning and quirky. The nostalgia of the ornament makes the jewelry even more special - gives it a sense of tradition and an heirloom quality.

Deadly Ponies Precious

Love that the amazingly talented Deadly Ponies do jewelry now. I've been semi-obsessed with their creamy flower pieces ever since I saw one at Superette when they first came out. There is something stunningly aged and primal about them (very different to typical flower based jewelry). Also, as I have also been obsessed with the solid fragility of bell jars my whole life, I love this shot; so evocative and shrine-like.

Deadly Ponies Winter 09

Deadly Ponies' winter collection of buttery soft bags and accessories is in store now!

These are my picks (I've noticed Im definitely being drawn towards androgynous/masculine styles lately - satchels, backpacks etc). Love the ducks feet hanging off Mr Quack. And love that they have done Mr Sling (an old fave of mine) again.

Clockwise from top: Mr Backpack, Mr Monkey A, Mr Arm Weave, Mr Sling, Mr Quack

Source: Deadly Ponies

Deadly Ponies

Both me and my sister are both crushing on these stunning bags by the crazy talented New Zealand label Deadly Ponies. 

She wants the Mr Sling (the picture doesn't show, but it has a leather strip wound round and round the base of the handle, and a bone hanging off the end) and I want Mr Flower Pouch (gorgeous cream colour with a deep burgundy sheer scarf - contrasts but doesn't clash). The leather is beauutifully soft yet sturdy, and they are slouchy and a dream to "wear". They also have the cutest names in the whole world (as you can see, I'm all about the names of pieces at the moment".

We found both bags in Superette, but also both found that we were very broke... So heres adding these babies to the christmas list.

Ps: This is the best sort of Mister to have in your life!