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We love a good coat.  You know the one; it’s not only warm and practical but also stylish and chic.  While it may not go with every single outfit, it does make you feel like a movie star, or just oh so fabulous al la Carrie Bradshaw.  Here are some pretty amazing, lust worthy coats and capes we think every girl needs to have in her wardrobe.

In order of appearance |

see&ell | Gorman | Bardot | Bassike | My Chameleon | Little Joe Woman | Ginger and Smart | Sass and Bide | 

Sitting and sketching some designs for our S/S 2013-2014 has us feeling a tad nostalgic.  It has us thinking back to our debut collection BED in A/W 2012 and how much fun we had shooting for the look book.  So we thought we would share some of our behind the scenes photos with you, just so you can understand why we love what we do and the people who help out along the way. I mean look at these gorgeous models and all the fun they are having.  You too will have the opportunity to be part of our fashion journey.  Soon we will be launching a Pozible project and looking for pledges or donations to help fund the manufacturing of our next exciting collection.  Watch this space for more information in the future.

Collaborations seem to be happening quite a lot in the fashion industry from H&M x Isabel Marant to Levi’s x Liberty London.  Here are some of the ones to hit Australia over the last few months.

For those of you who didn’t know, at the beginning of the year there was a collaboration between Sportsgirl and Reebok to create a line of limited edition high-top trainers.  These trainers were similar in style to the Reebok 1981 aerobics classic, with a lower profile and came in an array of bright, bubblegum colours.

Sportsgirl x Reebok | Pictures via fabsugar.com.au | January 15 2013

Then there was a capsule collection of jazzed up heels by blogger Geneva Vanderzeil from A Pair and a Spare with Tony Bianco.  This collab brought us fringed, super-strappy and lace-up stiletto styles.

A Pair and a Spare x Tony Bianco | Pictures via fabsugar.com.au | May 3 2013

And of course we can’t do a post about fashion collaborations without mentioning the second partnership between RNB singer Rihanna and River Island.  Described by Rihanna herself as ‘gansta floral’, this is one collection that isn’t for the faint of fashion heart.

Rihanna x River Island | Pictures via fabsugar.com.au | May 14 2013

And finally to one of my favourite capsule collections, the collaboration between two iconic Australian brands Madison magazine and Witchery.  This collaboration features an eight-piece collection bringing a balance between modern box-style garments and lighter feminine silk pieces.  Who just doesn’t love a chunky, cosy knit teamed with a pleated midi-skirt?

Witchery x Madison magazine | Picture via fabsugar.com.au | May 15 2013

We are a little obsessed with origami.  There is just something whimsical and pure about the folds and lets just say it is rather relaxing folding a little piece of paper and creating something magical.

Our intern was inspired by these pictures to create her own blue crane | final picture

It’s getting a bit chillier here in Adelaide and one of our staff is feeling a little under the weather. Thus we thought it would be fun to post about some of our favourite books to read while cuddled on the couch with a blanket, cup of tea and our fluffy pet of course.

Persuasion by Jane Austen |

Now we know when most people think Austen they go to Pride and Prejudice, Emma or even Sense and Sensibility; but we just love this understated novel. With it’s signature Austen wit, ironic narrative, classic Cinderella story of an under appreciated heroine, love and all it’s perils and finally the happy ending.  It just get’s us everytime, especially the love letter at the end.

The Wind Up Bird by Haruki Murakami |

This, like all of Murakami’s work, is purely and utterly a beautiful piece of art. It starts off seemingly simple with it’s plain and average lead character, but slowly unravels to something deeper. This is one book (like all his others), which will definitely help you get through a cold that just won’t go away.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald |

Now you just can’t go past a classic like this one and if you’re still to see the Baz Luhrmann extravaganza then this will help to wet your whistle. This novel really does take you back to a time you can only imagine. You can feel the warm summer breeze fluttering off the pages, hear the jazz in the background and practically taste the gin on your lips. If this doesn’t get you out of your winter blues, i’m not sure what will.

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling |

OK I know this isn’t exactly mature reading, but that’s not what you want all the time. It’s perfect for when you’re at home with the sniffles and a head cold that just clouds everything. So to take you back to your childhood and to get your imagination running wild (or you can have the movie showing while you read, if your cold blocks you) there is just no better read than good old Harry Potter.

Now as many of you know see&ell LOVE pom poms, and we think this pom pom place mat is just to die for.

materials |

• 1 meter of fabric of your choice in two colour ways

• Pom poms (you can find already made ones at local $2 shops)

• Pinking shears or normal fabric scissors

• Glue gun

• The biggest plate you’ll use on your place mat

step one |

Place your fabric’s wrong sides together and place your plate on top. Cut a rectangle around your plate, leaving enough room to scatter and glue on your pom poms.

step two |

Glue around the edges of the wrong side of one of your fabric pieces. Place the wrong side of your other fabric piece on top and press firmly together. The pinking shears create an edge that won’t fray. Alternatively, sew around the edges if you’re handy with a sewing machine.

step three |

Put your plate back on top and start to glue your pom poms on. Glue one colour at a time so that you can form a nice pattern.

step four |

Keep gluing on your pom poms until you are satisfied with the pattern. You can make it one colour only, or a party of bright colours.

DIY pom pom place mat | by Rachael Smith for Frankie Magazine |