Sunday 10 June 2012

COLLABORATION + GIVEAWAY: HALCYON STATE

So hopefully you'd have read my little snippet with Leigh from Halcyon State. Last week I dropped by the store, quickly put together two outfits and went shooting around the neighbourhood. As you can see the sky was overcast and we were lucky to be done before Melbourne skies decided to let loose for the rest of the day!


I think I have previously mentioned that I love subtle textures in an outfit, and so was smitten with these Tato and Memi gold tweed shorts the second I caught a glimpse of them out of the corner of my eye! A slightly sheer cream top and Misuzi's amazingly delicate gold necklace made for easy partners. But it felt like they needed something else. This mint silk blazer was beautiful to the touch, and I love how it works as a refreshingly light addition. As for the gold flower cuff, it simply is a piece of art in itself. Understatedly poised.


Um, love. Cut-outs and nordic prints. Two pieces that make quite a statement individually yet for some reason I chose to bring them together. Quite frequently do we see all sorts of cut-outs strategically placed at the waist, shoulders and back, but these criss-cross panels that run through the length of this House of Wilde dress were edgy and different, proving to be quite a source of excitement for me! I'm loving this nordic print cape by Chip Chop! (doesn't the name excite you?) - fun print, tuck your arms in to stay warm, sneak them out when you need them. Besides, it is also probably the closest I'll get to Scandinavia at the moment..

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SO, BECAUSE WE ALL LOVE AUSSIE DESIGNERS AND ONLINE SHOPPING FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER (C'MON, ADMIT IT), LEIGH IS KINDLY GIVING AWAY A $50 HALCYON STATE VOUCHER TO ONE LUCKY READER!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO:
1) Like Halcyon State and Blankbird on Facebook: HERE and HERE
2) Leave a comment below telling me which piece from Halcyon State you'd love to own. 
Also your name and email. Easy as pie!

Lots and lots of stock are being marked down on the site so get on it now! Entries close this Friday, 15th June at 11:59pm (just to be specific). P.S. brownie points for sharing this post on facebook/twitter/instagram/bake sales/street signs.. whatever you like, just let me know ;)

Hope you enjoyed the outfits as much as I did putting them together! 


Photography by Mim Kempson
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32 comments:

  1. Woodford and co aquamarine tux! Grace, graceyt90@gmail.com :)

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    1. thanks babe :) i know you're swooning over that piece ;)

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  2. Totally 'liked' both :)
    I would love to own the Amber & Thomas Contrast Dress, Snake! It is the perfect standout dress for any event don't you think?!
    email is amcgennissdestro@gmail.com

    xx
    P.S your latest style snaps are flawless!

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    1. THANKS LOVELY! yes that dress would be pretty rad on you! x

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  3. Woodford and co aquamarine tux
    ;)
    kheisze, kheisze90@hotmail.com

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  4. Liked & liked as Stacy Long (and TEE&FAME).
    I'd love to own the Shakuhachi Cape Coat - what a gorgeous burnt red color it is!!! :)

    I shared the comp on my FB wall & twitter :)

    Fingers crossed!!

    x x Stace
    stacxylong[at]gmail[dot]com
    tee+fame

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    1. thanks for entering stace! the shakuhachi cape is amazing!! x

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  5. Chip Chop! Nordic Print Cape
    Melissa Jones,lindtar@gmail.com
    Thank you!

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    1. it is the cutest cape - loving chip chop! at the moment! thanks for entering, melissa! x

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  6. like the way you styled that cape, the print is so cute. I'd love the Shimmy Shimmy dress so cute.


    Xx

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    1. thanks love! indeed, the print jumped out at me when i saw it! x

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  7. love the styling! great pieces, I especially love that mint blazer and white blouse
    and you look stunning in these shots x

    Sevan Manjikian

    http://www.sevenautumnleaves.com/

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    1. thanks sevan! the pieces were AMAZING - wish i owned them all! x

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  8. I love your first outfit but isn't melbourne too cold right now?

    I'd love to get the House of Wilde - Little Metal Drummer Dress pairing it with a big snug thick cardigan like the Esie Cardigan. Shared it on my twitter!

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    1. i try to brave the weather a little! though always have a huge outer jacket on hand ;)

      thanks for entering and sharing, cheryl! x

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  9. Ooh the mint blazer is beautiful.
    I would probably buy this Mad Love tangled dreams romper (even though I know it's winter - I had my eye on it for quite a while when the weather was slightly better!)
    Already liked you and liked Halcyon State :)

    Mel x
    mel@flourishedandsunkissed.com

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    1. haha mad love is great and rompers are cute - all justified!
      x

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  10. I love your style and photos darling, always a big fan of your posts! Great giveaway too:))

    xx
    Dasha Gold
    www.thetrendspotter.net

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    1. thanks dasha - loving the posts and inspiration on your blog too! x

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  11. I love cut outs too. they have something that makes the whole look different. If I get a chance to win th giveaway, fleur wood- the wanderer vest would be nice addition to my wardrobe:)

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    1. yes - especially these criss cross ones! thanks for coming by! x

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  12. EPIC crushing on this blog doll!
    so rapt I've stumbled across here!
    gold detailing from the first look is perfect, shirt collar is amazing!
    and your cape is something else! xx

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    1. so glad you found me! yes - all the pieces above are amazing! hope you enjoy my future posts to come xx

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  13. Love the cape and cutout dress! You have to come to our next blogger catch up. great shoot x

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  14. I LOVE the Woodford and Co Aquamarine Tux Jacket.
    Amazing colour - loving mint and pastels for spring.
    Would team this back with my floral trousers and a pair of pop neon stilettos.

    Amazing work Leigh and Nicole !- A great collaboration of all things fashion and creative :)

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    1. thanks for stopping by, ashleigh! it was indeed great fun to work with some amazing pieces by australian designers too! x

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