tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57806734279720523662024-02-19T03:18:50.864-08:00blankbirdclassical pianist and fashion lover from melbourne, australia. aims to feature more emerging designer talent from around australia, sharing delicious foodie sessions, and may have been bitten by the travel bug. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780673427972052366.post-39461242855013078682014-06-10T08:31:00.000-07:002014-06-10T08:31:09.330-07:00CROSSROADS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I suppose I have arrived at a crossroads, an integral point in life where it feels like some things are ending while new, albeit unknown, opportunities lie ahead in the most ambiguous of ways; not quite a quarter life crisis as such, but more of a transition period where it just <i>feels</i> like something has to change in order for things to propel forward. </div>
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This blog, the <i>Blankbird</i> identity, started as a means for me to explore my love for, or the thought of my love for, fashion and styling. There was a thrill in being able to piece together an outfit that was personal, that was an expression of me, myself and I. That was just over two years ago now. </div>
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I can safely say that the past two years have been possibly the most productive and self-initiated period I have experienced thus far. And as you'd have it, things change - rather, they evolve, and while I do still gasp in awe and admiration of beautifully crafted pieces of clothing and editorial images, I have come to the realisation that I no longer have a <i>need</i> to share only 'personal style' posts with the online world. </div>
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It has also dawned on me that I have indeed been shaped by<i> </i>my environment (all that nature and nurture thing is true, guys), quite literally meaning Melbourne, and also the inspiringly innovative and creative minds I have the pleasure of meeting and working with. Simply put, this means that I now get ridiculously excited discovering new places and meeting new people who have the guts to get out there to do incredible things that they love, and do it well - be it fashion, design, food etc. The more, the merrier, really.</div>
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And so, I'm working on something new and look forward to it all coming to life very, very soon. But for now, I'll leave you with that. Stay close on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nicoletj" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. We'll be back! </div>
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<i>Wearing <a href="http://shop.wish.com.au/Products/Categories/Dresses/Mineral_Dress__559873932.aspx" target="_blank">Wish top</a>, In <a href="http://www.ingoodcompany.asia/" target="_blank">Good Company</a> pants, Zara bag</i></div>
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In the last few weeks my life has basically revolved around the piano, comfortable jeans + jumper combinations (I now understand the importance of (stylish) basics), ridiculously flexible mealtimes and nonsensical sleeping habits. Throw in the odd flatlay, a rare brunch visit and old episodes of Friends or HIMYM, and that's pretty much what's keeping me sane at the moment. Somewhere in there at the back corner of my head are also plans for a revamped Blankbird site.</div>
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The <a href="http://shop.wish.com.au/" target="_blank">Wish</a> x <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HondaAustraliaCars" target="_blank">Honda</a> Style Challenge is as good a reason as any for me to come out of blog hibernation even just for a second - it seems like cut-in necklines and good prints still get me. Worn with my favourite pants of the moment that are equal parts tailored and casual it got me out for an evening where we discovered the wonders of nature with a nearby street lined with vibrant red leafy trees and reminded us that we're barely days away from winter in the city!</div>
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<i>Wearing: <a href="http://denimislandaustralia.com.au/" target="_blank">D-ID</a> jeans / Sportsgirl top / Zara shoes / Coach bag</i></div>
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Denim and white is a tried and true formula that (we are told) will never go out of style. The kind of effortless 'model off-duty' vibe that we can hope to emulate though in my opinion <i>can</i> easily toe the fine line between minimalist street-chic and well, boring. </div>
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For the longest time I had developed an aversion towards jeans. It had seemed impossible to find ones that 1) fit right, 2) look good and 3) let you move around the way you actually want to move around. My comfortable solution to that was leggings and tights - until one fine day I realised that I did actually want to wear fancier pants of the real kind and fell in love with pants in various prints and colourways. The more ridiculous the print, the better. Blue, black or white jeans were still a foreign concept at the time.</div>
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But that was nearly 2 years ago now and like everything else, things change, or evolve gradually. I now find a few good pairs of 'basic' jeans in my everyday wardrobe and this pair of <a href="http://denimislandaustralia.com.au/product-category/jeans/detailed/" target="_blank">D-ID denim</a> skinnies does well with the little ankle zip and knee detail. And they're soft and smooth and feel so good on. I add pops of my favourite colour to play with and hope that the result ticks all the right boxes on street-chic x</div>
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<i>Wearing: Finders Keepers top, <a href="http://www.denimislandaustralia.com.au/" target="_blank">D-ID denim shorts</a>, Shakuhachi sunnies, Boohoo shoes</i></div>
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Most commonly associated with wild indie festivals and DIY projects on op-shop finds, frayed denim cut-offs aren't everyone's cup of tea. The bf and mother fall into that category. I am all about effortless comfortable dressing and denim cut-offs seem to do just that for me - as long as it <i>does </i>decently cover your behind and <i>isn't </i>paired with a skimpy midriff bralet/crop top (a high-waisted midi skirt would be my top choice for that). </div>
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secret that I go gaga every time a new collection drops on The Fashion
Bunker. It's news that travels from Melbourne to my girlfriends in
Singapore and back. Indeed there is a certain satisfaction in scouring
through new designs, feasting your eyes on new cuts, and new prints.</div>
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code. It is a print that works well on a pair of loafers, pumps, or your
clutch; one that has it's recurring phases in the spotlight but never,
in my books anyway, as the main item of clothing that you are wearing.<i> </i>So
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(perpetual) floordrobe that I was comfortable pairing it with<i> </i>- in fact, I tend to favour lighter separates as an alternative to the convenient comfort of black pieces.</div>
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<i>Wearing: Cameo top, Topshop culottes, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, Jolie & Deen necklace/bangle</i></div>
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As far as Fashion Weeks go, I am most certainly far from being a well-seasoned pro - though my trip to MBFWA last year was a major eye-opener to these industry events and the <i>ridiculous</i> amount of attention street-style photographers paid towards the 1) high-profiled and/or 2) wacky. VAMFF in Melbourne is a slightly different scene - being a consumer event you get anyone and everyone. From the usual bloggers and photographer suspects, your high school fashionistas and budding fashion design students, to the mature and sophisticated types, indie rocker chicks and the guy who looked like he just rolled out of bed and got dressed in ladies' pants that were two sizes too small. All in all, it makes for a pretty fascinating people-watching experience. </div>
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<i>4. Tailored harem pants, and that dusty lilac fedora. Casual chic in the colour combination of the moment. (Divine Wanderer) </i></div>
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<i>5. Mix your prints in black & white - always a winner. (Lionlion Bazaar)</i></div>
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<i>7. The ever so stylish Gary Pepper girl. Just a little bit smitten.</i></div>
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<i>9&10. She made her own dress and I loved it. This young lady will be one to watch! (Stephanie Alyce)</i></div>
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Much like an early morning yoga session, freshly brewed camomile tea, and light-streamed white washed bedrooms, the <a href="https://viktoriaandwoods.com.au/products/lindy-klim-capsule.html" target="_blank">Lindy Klim x Viktoria & Woods</a> collaboration, or anything V&W for that matter, beautifully embodies the purity and that clarity of mind that comes out of understated simplicity.</div>
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The 20-piece capsule collection is Lindy's first foray into fashion, and such a natural extension of V&W's existing offering. There are structured wool coats and boyfriend denim, sleek leather skirts and relaxed cotton designs - clean cuts and classic pieces that allow for versatility in an effortless kind of way. I sure am looking forward to further similar collaborations.</div>
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And as with any launch event, the vibe of the place is just about as important as the clothes themselves and this was one I truly enjoyed. A pop up coffee cart by <a href="http://www.thelovebird.com.au/" target="_blank">Lovebird Cafe</a> and <a href="http://www.finncoldpress.com/cleanses/" target="_blank">FINN</a> cold-pressed juice just about sealed the deal for me. </div>
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<i>Thank you bonelpr & Viktoria & Woods for having me.</i></div>
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The Shakuhachi <a href="http://www.shakuhachi.net/cruise2014" target="_blank">Cruise Collection</a> was one that I absolutely lusted over at MBFWA almost a year ago now. It was an explosion of print perfection in a fresh spin on cuts that weren't entirely predictable - structured yet exceedingly feminine with bustier tops and wispy skirts, clean shifts and subtle cut-outs. Don't even get me started on the sunglasses.</div>
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The Winter 2014 collection builds on this in similar florals except with a darker, edgier feel - a bit of street-meets-ladylike glamour - and this <a href="http://www.shakuhachi.net/WINTER2014/petal-press-onsie-boy-leg-with-petal-press-organza-skirt" target="_blank">organza skirted</a> piece has just shot straight to the top of my lust list. Sinful indulgence.</div>
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Over the past week I have met and come to learn more about three creative individuals, each enthusiastic and passionate about their work, each with a vision - be it to provide the ultimate new & cool casual dining experience, to create images that gives justice to the saying 'a picture speaks a thousand words', or to explore the endless possibilities of interactive design in within our modern landscape. What inspires me and motivates me most is their curiosity and initiative to create something new, something different. </div>
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I have also come to the realisation that despite being in a relative progressive cultural environment such as Melbourne where artistic collaborations abound and one-off cultural events are a seemingly weekly occurrence, that there are always two sides to a story. Two sides to every brilliantly conceived and executed idea. And really, you cannot afford to try to please everyone involved. </div>
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In a similar fashion (pun clearly intended), not everyone is going to agree with exaggerated pointy-toed patents (my dear sister said they looked like chilli), transparent clutches, houndstooth prints, or ridiculously round and reflective sunnies that came only with half a frame.</div>
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<i>Wearing: <a href="http://www.boohoo.com/" target="_blank">Boohoo</a> Dress, Shakuhachi sunnies, Her Fashion Box clutch, Zara shoes</i></div>
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Every so often I pick myself (and a suitcase or two) up, jet off to the other side of the world, hop around a couple of cities, get busy discovering and rediscovering new places, and fall off the blogging bandwagon for longer than I ever intended to. Tonight I was at <a href="http://www.boohoo.com/" target="_blank">Boohoo</a>'s AW Collection launch (free shipping to Australia, ladies), caught up with some familiar blogger faces over platefuls of Capricciosa and Margherita, and was instantly enveloped not only by their genuine passion for fashion, but also reminded of their commitment to blogging as more than just a mere side project - which, in all honesty, commands respect and re-inspired me to get off my lazy, inarticulate backside and get things happening again.</div>
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So here I am, in a breezy houndstooth dress that worked like a charm in Singapore's humidity, and proved that a print clash with floor tiles does make for a weirdly appealing <a href="http://instagram.com/p/jqUuKVj71T/" target="_blank">Instagram post</a> that works as a trippy optical illusion or something. Houndstooth on the other hand was never really something I instantly considered 'appealing' - something about it seemed jarring and kind of hazardous, but hey as long as they don't come in bright neon colour ways they're pretty alright. Almost versatile even, I'd say.</div>
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I apologise for my silence. 2013 has been a big year that has come and gone more quickly than I could've ever imagined. I had the privilege of heading up to Sydney for MBFWA, meeting countless young designers and creatives along the way, and working with some of my most loved labels around Australia. I (unfortunately) also owe the inconsistency of this blog to <a href="http://bit.ly/1ckHXuj" target="_blank">ANON.</a> - a musical venture that both myself and my dedicated photographer co-founded and where we take on very different roles as pianist and violinist, with big dreams of involving young designers, artists and other creatives within our performance projects. </div>
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Almost 3 weeks ago now I hopped on a plane the day after our last performance for the longest plane ride of my life. 30-odd hours later and we were in sub-zero temperatures of the most exciting place on earth, New York City. It was unreal seeing some of the biggest landmarks that you've only ever seen in movies. It was a place so culturally diverse and historically vibrant. It was also there that I realised there was a different between 'snowing' and 'freezing rain'. </div>
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Top: lace dress by <a href="http://www.yenmag.net/beauty-fashion/fashion/aad-young-designers-showcase/" target="_blank">Melati de Jong</a>, top and sheer skirt by <a href="http://karaliu.com/" target="_blank">Kara Liu</a></div>
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MY GREATEST APOLOGIES for leaving this space untouched. It has been a whirlwind of rehearsals, meetings, more rehearsals, brainstorming, and running around behind the scenes getting everything organised for ANON.'s second concert at the <a href="http://instagram.com/p/hnh5yBD7wd/" target="_blank">wonderfully Melbournian fortyfivedownstairs</a> tomorrow evening! I don't know why I haven't shared all that we do on this space any earlier than tonight, but here you get a peek of an up-and-coming creative group that promises 'Classical Music, not as you know it'. What you see above is our campaign shoot, featuring a couple of very talented recent fashion design graduates from around Melbourne, whom I've had the pleasure of meeting and viewing their work! This concert also sees an exciting collaboration and features a short fashion film (4th and 6th image above), that will be screened to us playing live in performance. <a href="http://bit.ly/1gbXVuP" target="_blank">Here's a little sneaky preview to tantalise you</a> :) and just while I'm at it.. we made it on the <a href="http://on.fb.me/1ckiTka" target="_blank">Sunday Herald Sun</a>! Always a little surreal to see yourself in print, especially in the papers! </div>
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I love both bumblebee-inspired outfits above because each piece is so simple, yet with a characteristic twist. With peplums in my opinion now being so commonplace and nearly overdone, it was a refreshing change in this sunshine yellow Nat Gan dress to see the peplum pleated and puffed. And to such beautiful effect that anything more than simple black suede wedges would have been deemed unnecessary. </div>
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I have also discovered that midis that keep you cocooned through till your knees are surprisingly comforting. Also that the jacket-around-your-waist look 10-year-old me used to sport is back. Except this time with a little more effortless sophistication than clumsy cool. </div>
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It's not everyday you find yourself dressed in an exuberant <a href="http://bit.ly/Ig3SIo" target="_blank">parrot print</a>. An absolute statement piece and in all honesty not the easiest to work with in the mix and match pile. Details that got me were the gathered neckline, low back and the little sash that gives it all shape just the way you want it. Stayed away from over the top floral print clashing to avoid looking like a walking ad for the wildlife park and instead played it simple with slouchy black culottes - which apparently are the next big thing. Not that you have to follow trends or anything. </div>
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It just felt slightly wrong sharing Spring floral dresses on this space when all of last week mercury levels in Melbourne plummeted and we found ourselves staring at the gloomy skies and fighting the continuously intermittent rain. I retreated to my <a href="http://instagram.com/p/grqBIAD7yK/" target="_blank">brunch-loving ways</a>. Also found some comfort and inspiration in <a href="http://www.jolieanddeen.com.au/" target="_blank">Jolie & Deen</a>'s new collection.</div>
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In under 24 hours I shall be exam-free and racing to the newly-opened, much hyped about Messina on Smith St. No longer shall I have to make the trip to Sydney for the best gelato experience(s) ever. White chocolate and parmesean. Coconut Pandan. You guys get me. Insert cheesy grin as above. </div>
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Keepsake has done this bustier justice in more ways than one, in a design that is more understated elegance than uncomfortably attention-seeking. The origami-like peplum and cinched waist is about one of the better things you could do for your shape, and in pastel tones of <a href="http://bit.ly/HwmDqY">sky blue</a> and coral it could well be a nifty choice in your date night wardrobe. Taking the origami folds a step further, these Zara shorts/skorts step in to make dressy-casual just that bit more visually intriguing. </div>
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How about a little pink dress? (Or as the colour nazis put it, fuschia). I chose this as part of <a href="http://bit.ly/1e01JOO">Wish</a>'s Style Challenge and really it couldn't have come at a better time - sunshine and hitting the mid-20s today!</div>
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Sure - it looks amazing on the perfectly-proportioned, and it makes you think you look AND feel good for about 60 minutes. Tops. Then your skirt riding up every 5 steps starts to become a problem, and you realise that having your body wrapped up that way doesn't allow for a very comfortable meal experience. Is this me being cynical? Perhaps I've still yet to find one I've fallen in love with, yet. In any case, I have termed this dress shape above ' the flouncy dress' - the fitted body and flared out skirt has been making its way into my wardrobe for summer. Less restrictive, much more playful, and certainly a far cry from this <a href="http://blankbird.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/storm-in-teacup.html" target="_blank">major melodrama of a maxi dress</a> (my high school literature teacher would be proud of that triple alliteration). </div>
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Once in a while I come across something, or someone, whose raw beauty, talent, or passion is so blindingly present it leaves me gobsmacked; speechless yet inspired at the same time. I can honestly count these instances on one hand - as I soaked up Joshua Bell's incredible rendition of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto at the Hamer Hall earlier this year (if you don't know who he is, well, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY-VG0uxUyA" target="_blank">you should</a>), and more recently when I discovered the stunning work of this promising <a href="https://www.facebook.com/t.jiajia.photography" target="_blank">young photographer</a>. These moments bring you such an overwhelming sense of awe and joy you can't help but feel the need to articulate these inner emotions, although not always in a coherent manner.. </div>
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This alarming beauty of a maxi dress made me do a triple-take as I absent-mindedly scrolled the pages of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/LP333-the-label/132601250183773" target="_blank">LP33.3</a>'s site. There was an attractive moodiness about the gently cascading heap of sheer red that was so ridiculously appealing (someone do a psycho-analysis on me). Melbourne kindly contributed with very wild lashes of wind on the day which interestingly resulted in one of my absolute favourite blog shoots of all time yet! </div>
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Spring in Melbourne? Virtually non-existent. This outfit would be better appreciated in Sydney's sunshine. Just yesterday down south we were rugged up in three layers facing chilly winds and persistent rain. Fascinating. As are shirt dresses. I've always thought it versatile/innovative on our part being able to steal items from the male wardrobe (i.e. casual shirts, jumpers, jeans) and turn them into easy, oversized everyday wear. That certainly wouldn't be as successful the other way around. Now take this masculine-inspired casualness and inject some girly florals back into it, and instantly - voila! You've got yourself a summer dress worthy of good attention. If the weather permits, that is ;)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Talulah <a href="http://halcyonstate.com/products/talulah-floral-lives-top" target="_blank">top</a>, Cameo <a href="http://halcyonstate.com/products/cameo-metallic-teenage-fury-skirt" target="_blank">skirt</a>, Harper+Hudson <a href="http://halcyonstate.com/collections/jewellery/products/harper-hudson-zoe-necklace" target="_blank">necklace</a> - all via Halcyon State</span></div>
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Talulah has taken a simple white blouse - which, strangely, is something that seems to evade the prowls of my shopaholic habits - and turned it into something that hits all the right notes. With high-waisted black harems and it would've sealed office-chic; denim cut-offs and off you trot to your next music festival. But, metallic. Never have I considered an all-round metallic piece within the confines of my wardrobe, but in this case it promised to be a worthy complement to the simple white blouse. </div>
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Sometimes it is good to just take a step back from things i.e. life and enjoy a little self-indulgence, be it in the form of 11:30am sleep-ins, consecutive brunch dates, or simply the refusal to plan your day. It leaves you room to toss up on the feasibility of yet another <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/492649932867211/" target="_blank">haircut</a>, or be swept up into the amazing world of the awe-inspiring Gary Pepper. There might even be time for a run, a quick stint on your favourite online store, even colour coordinating your outfit with what seems like a colour combination I have a <a href="http://blankbird.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/snood-up.html" target="_blank">growing affinity</a> with. Tousled hair, smack on a dash of red lippie, and don't forget that jacket - you know Melbourne's out to get ya! </div>
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