Yes I attended some markets on Sunday at West End. The experience should have been like this.....& by the way, man Iggy is looking good.
Unfortunately it was more like this...................
I tried my peeps, I tried.
Some images for you of the day which I got through with a little help from my friends, you know who you are & I thank you from the heart of my bottom.
That pretty much sums it up. I am in no way negative about the market itself, it is a great idea & the woman in charge was lovely but it just didn't work out for me on the day & I ain't gonna bullshit ya. XX
Well for those playing along, the prize was drawn, the video posted & the winner announced.
Drawn 1/11/11 the winner was Debbie. I left the video of the draw up for the working week & then had to take it down. Seriously it was that bad but did afford quite few people with a very good laugh. And if you didn't see it, your life won't be any the worse for it.
Although not well attended, I will be holding more competitions so keep an eye open & good luck next time.
Thank you to those who participated, I really appreciate your interest. XX
Well 'Shirleys' latest collection is done done done. We shot it a couple of weeks ago indoors & down at the local skate park. I'm waiting on the photos to come through so I can share with you all.
Worked with Bekk of Ragdoll Rampage on hair for the first time & what a great chicky babe she is. We actually randomly met at a roller derby bout a few weeks before, very serendipitous.
And on MU for the first time with 'Shirley' was Meghan Bell who really worked in wonderfully with the team & was able to interpret my obtuse instructions.
Helper extraordinaire Miranda Ryan was on hand & worked tirelessly & her friend Oliver was on hand at the park to help out whether it be supporting the photog (literally from falling off a fence at one stage), holding things or skating.
Speaking of photogs, once again Josie Richardson 'brung it' & I feel blessed to work with her.
And the models Lara Cresser & Heloise Laure Ruiard....what can I say, beautiful inside & out, & always professional. Those girls can rock any look & are great for dealing with 'Shirleys' special requirements, like the change room at the park was freakin' palatial, hahaha.
Of course I forgot to take my camera to the skate park for behind the scenes pics but once we got there, being school holidays, we were inundated with wee scooter riders very keen to be in the shots.
Brandon was there with his hand painted skateboard & was happy to pose for us until he had to head off to work. Then the very patient Al Burke stepped off his skate board & into our shots. Although I don't think he minded too much, haha, he may have wondered at some stage what he got himself into.
Mysterious 'man on a bike' also supplied us with some great action for some shots & we just managed to get the last outfit photographed before totally losing the light. Phew.
So I just wanna say a huge thank you to all involved. 'Shirley' loves you.
Shirley is happy to announce her first giveaway here. What you may win is a pair of 'Rock Your World-Dom Lives Large' 70 D leggings, one size fits up to a 16.
How you may win is simple, just follow this blog & then leave a comment below this post . If you are a follower already just leave a comment under this post.
Spring here in the southern hemisphere & true to form the first few days have been gorgeous, sunny & mild with a little spring rain. Please enjoy the music choice while reading, it's from the last century & dedicated to ma boys, especially Brendan (you'll see why when you read further). I'm up early so take this opportunity to do a quick blog which I have been neglecting terribly. Damn, maybe I should have taken the dog for a walk. A woman walking her dog just won $15,000 from the tele, I had entered, haha. OK, I'm back.........
And I'm getting ready to launch the Spring/Summer Collection 2011/12 for 'Shirley'. Getting a bit snowed under with all the admin./behind the scenes work that needs to be done & would really like a helper. I would love to have a parade but just don't think I can swing it this time. There's enough to do organising the upcoming photo shoot which will again be shot by the amazing Josie Richardson( see pics. above) towards the end of this month. I'd also love to do a little video. And I actually have to finish the making of the collection.
This season there will be leggings & tights but expect to see a lot more colour. There will still be upcycled slips plus there will also be the addition of some denim(see pic. below) & some designs that hark back to our roots.
I'm excited to be able to share it with you soon & hope you will like what you see.
On other 'Shirley' news, you can now buy Shirley Fracture Couture at Red Cordial Boutique in Elizabeth Arcade, Elizabeth St., Brisbane city & at the fabulous new Pony Boy Parlour, Albert St., Brunswick in Melbourne.
And he hasn't announced it publicly & probably won't, but am so excited for Brendan Nicholl -Caddell, designer of 'Shirley's' logo who has just won the Little Archie for portrait in Melbourne. He is super talented & watch out for that name in the future, it's just the beginning for him. Love ya B.
OK gorgeous people, must away & get some work done. Catch you soon. XX
So this is appropriate music to read this blog post by. The magical Carry Nation provided entertainment to the people at the Valley Laneway Markets in Winn Lane yesterday. A very pleasant surprise.
'Shirley' was in attendance, gorgeous blue sky, Flamingo Cafe close to hand for fuel & it was just a really pleasant vibe. I've done other markets before & in recent times in fact, where there was no vibe except that I wanted to stick hot pokers in my brain to alleviate the boredom by early afternoon. And the people....well, I think I could have stuck hot pokers in my brain & they wouldn't have cared. The folks in this laneway are the opposite, they are friendly & helpful.
True to form of late however, it was pretty quiet, evidently there were a lot of other things on (but isn't there always....) which is a shame as I put a lot of effort into preparing & so on & 'Shirley' really needs a break at the moment. That said, I think I would give it another go.
Hmmmm, amusing poster out on the street.
Ha, I laugh but maybe it's too close to being real to be funny. Becoming a nanny state & all. What next will be legislated?, as the rest of us are apparently adults who are not capable of making our own decisions...anyway, that is another post me thinks.
There were some coppers there making us market goers fell safe & secure, ha ha.
It's actually a greyer day today but I've a friend up from Lismore & it sound like she is outside gardening. Also it must be time for.....well, brunch , as it turns out & I should probably get dressed as well. The doggers have just come in to check on what I'm doing so........
Before I go I can give you an exciting little hint....there may be a super sale at 'Shirley Fracture Couture' shortly with very generous discounts.
I always find in interesting to see what others are creating when I go to do markets, & folks are doing some really great work. And I know a lot of people really appreciate what they are looking at for the creativity & effort that's gone in & just the plain gorgeousness. So please support your local art makers. You always get something unique & creative. Instead of going out to some faceless large company who has plenty of doh, if you need to get a gift for someone, check out the alternative. We are just as convenient to shop from, & actually provide a better service, we have a lot more invested, ie., our blood sweat & tears & probably our soul which we've sold to the devil to buy paint & fabric etc. hahaha.
OK, I'll get off my soap box now. Have a great weekend guys & dolls. XX
