Pippy Long Stockings

Stockings from Sportsgirl, dress made by Jimmy, Vintage Cardigan/Turban, Jewellery from Diva

As spring time has sorta hit melbourne, so has the floral prints and mini sun dresses (not yet warm enough to wear without a jacket but its better than nothing)!! The best thing about this weather however is you can still wear long stockings (probably my favourite item from winter) and be warm whilst sporting something short and springy. This dress is actually one of my fav's for spring and it was made by the one and only Jimmy Vo for school. I am very excited for him to finish as I have designed many others for him to make up for me for summer (he doesn't know it yet but he is going to be very busy)!!!

Peace x

we're back!!

BIGGEST APOLOGIES to everyone out there for being so absent. Jimmy and I have been extremely busy with other commitments. Jimmy who's finishing year 12 (and kicking ass in fashion and studio arts) and myself who has been named a contestant in the model reality show in Singapore Supermodelmetv and getting my book and show reel together to take over with me work once the show has finished.. 

Jimmys amazing projects for school!

It's sort of been insane at the VO household!! But thing have settled down now and we are back on track so stay tuned a bursts of posts as there are a lot built up!!

Peace x

a touch of gold

Santigold (born Santi White on September 25, 1976) is a musician, songwriter and producer from Philadelphia who formerly went under the stage name Santogold. She is perhaps best known for the song L.E.S. Artistes which became a hit in the UK and on American alternative radio. According to Songfacts, she was originally nicknamed “Santogold” by a classmate back in the 1980s because of her sister-girl style. In February 2009, she officially changed her stage name to Santigold as a result of infomercial jeweler Santo Gold threatening legal action against White and her label Downtown Records.

White was lead singer of the Philadelphia-based punk rock band Stiffed, but while in the band, she was offered a solo contract. Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was released in April 2008. Upon the change of her stage name, her label Downtown Records issued this press release:

“Change the graffiti on the bathroom wall, get your tattoo fixed, get your T-shirt airbrushed and change the name on your year-end list: Santogold is now Santigold. She’s not telling you why, that’s just how it is.”

She oozes cool and is amazing live. She’s coming up playing Parklife, get your tickets while their still going. Fingers crossed we’ll get to meet her backstage for an interview!!!

Peace x  

That's a smore´..

So firstly our apologies for being absent for a while as we've been crazy busy with things happening! We cant believe how much the blog has taken off and the amazing opportunities that have come up since, but more on that as it all unfolds! But a MASSIVE thanks to every single follower for making all of this possible!!

The above shoot was shot by Reuben Johnson and make up done by Joereina N at our house whilst making the "totally american" smors. It was heaps of fun and super messy but the end result was delicious (and even the prep for it).

Peace x

Last days of winter

Jimmy wears Neuw chinos, Black Friday coat, Vanishing Elephant Shirt, Country Road desert boots

Jimmy sports the rugged-up winter look that is ALMOST ending as Spring makes it's way. However I've got a feelin' Melbourne weather will still be as unpredictable as the lotto and throw in a few winterish days throughout the blooming season!

Peace x

C'est l'amour!

Translation: It is Love! 

Vanishing Elephant Spring/Autumn '11

This season Sydney-based label Vanishing Elephant is in love. It's a pretty severe case of infatuation, too: the sort that makes one meet parents, rub bunions, and record somebody else's "cute" laughter-snorts so that they can be made in to a mobile phone ringtone. 

In between PDAs, the menswear designers have also been investigating The Colour Of Love. They say that squiggly head-over-heels feeling is comprised of three stages: new love, blossoming romance, and desire attained. This has been respectively translated in to pastel lighthearted hues, casually individualistic tailoring, and relaxed chinos that'll cuddle your soul through those cold wintery nights. 

Best bits resulting from this philosophical approach are the spotty red shorts, preppy shirts, and cord-drawn detailing. It's nothing revolutionary but, overall, the whole lookbook is a lovely extension of their last collection. We'll be eagerly awaiting the next installment... especially if these hopeless Romeos continue working on the evolution of romanticism.

In fact, we'd like to see how the label translates those not-so-sexy next stages of love in to clothing. We reckon "letting oneself go" could mean fat pants and sweats, "cheating scumbag" a white men's shirt with lipstick smudges, and "the seeds of regret" a pair of leggings worn as pants. 

Peace x

Because we love our vegemite!!

Photography by Reuben Johnson, MUA Joereina N. 

After a trip to our favourite store Savers and snatched up so fantastic pieces, we decided to do a  vintage style shoot promoting Past Present Future (PPF). We have been so blessed to have such a great following already and wish to thank you all for your support!! We hope your enjoying what we are putting out there as much as we enjoy doing! We hope you all enjoyed the weekend and stay tuned for more from Jessica & Jimmy at PPF

Peace x