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June 21, 2015

Giant Knitting Needles & Stunning Wearable Works…

Giant Knitting Needles Create Stunning Wearable Works…

We’re crazy about Anna Mo‘s über chunky blankets, scarves and rugs [see: obsessed]. Anna Mo‘s knits are not shy about their pattern, the soft form of her objects forcing the wearer to observe the pieces in all of their magnified glory. To knit these mammoth material works the Ukraine-based Mo not only uses extremely thick sections of wool, but also XXL needles to produce her three-inch-thick stitches. In addition to her wearable works, Mo also sells the yarn that she uses to produce the pieces (100% Australian merino wool) as well as oversized knitting needles so you can produce your own chunky sweaters and blankets.

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June 21, 2015

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On Your Feet All Day? Take A Load Off…

When your chosen career has you working on your feet all day, it’s quite frankly, painful! Especially when you’re wearing the wrong footwear. With the plethora of footwear on offer it’s daunting and costly playing the ‘which is the right shoe for me’ game. You’ll likely have a slew of store assistants trying to push the models that are deemed ‘cool’, but are those really the best options for your work needs? Probably not.

Thankfully I’m not in a role that has me on my feet all day, my sister however, that’s another story… she recently graduated as a vet nurse and went straight into in a role that has her and her colleagues on their feet all day. Whether it’s in surgery, standing on one spot for several hours at a time, or running around the clinic, caring for our much-loved fur babies, my sis and her work-mates were all struggling to find footwear that’s super-comfy and wouldn’t leave them in pain after a looooong, tiring day. This is a problem for many people, but worry not, we’ve done the hard work for you and found THE best ‘on your feet all day’ footwear…

Half shoe, half sock – all comfortable! The Skechers GOwalk 2 Super Sock is designed with innovative Skechers Performance technologies and materials specifically for walking and being on your feet all day. I’m not going to tell you word-for-word my sister’s reaction to wearing these for the first time, as her excitement on finding shoes that were so damn comfortable, involved using a crap-load of expletives, but I can report, there is no other shoe that she’ll be wearing, since donning a pair of Skechers Super Sock sneakers; just saying!

Hear are the deets:

Nearly seamless soft fabric upper with socklike comfortable fit.

V-Stride technology features unique angled outsole that complements a natural walking gait and promotes fluid stride transitions
Socklike soft comfortable design
Quick-Fit Portal on heel for easy on, easy off convenience
Ideal for Barefoot Wear – Integrated OrthoLite® anti-microbial sockliner helps inhibit odor and prevent slippage
Resalyte™ Midsole – proprietary lightweight injection-molded compound with memory retention helps absorb impact
Independent circular GOimpulse sensors offer flexibility and feedback for a more responsive walking experience
A multi-directional traction motif helps enhance footing control
Radically lightweight.

Boom! All the hard work that comes with finding the perfect ‘on your feet all day’ footwear, done! You’re welcome!

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June 7, 2015

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

8 Fashion Hacks That Will Change Your Life

As a costume designer in Hollywood, Alison Freer has made a career out of making very attractive people look even better. And she’s no stranger to solving high-stakes fashion emergencies. (Broken zippers! stains! VPL!)

In her new book, How to Get Dressed, she offers up industry secrets for making your clothes look and fit better… and for solving wardrobe malfunctions before they turn disastrous.

How do you deal with ill-fitting shoes and the pain they cause? Is not buying them the only solution? Nope. A piece of moleskin where the shoe badly fits will do the trick (and it can also help repair an underwire bra!). Moleskin, together with safety pins and topstick (double-sided tape), can solve pretty much any wardrobe malfunction you’ll ever experience.

From taming pokey underwire to eliminating VPL, here are eight of her most clever tricks.

1. Stop the Pop
Notice the pockets on your dress pants popping open when you sit or stand? Bring those puppies to a tailor and have the pockets sewn shut. (Who uses pants pockets anyway?)

2. Quell the Smell
We need to talk: Your cute little ballet flats smell like a middle-school locker room. To keep embarrassing odours at bay, fill a pair of old socks with baking soda, tie each one in a knot and stuff them into the stinky shoes in between wearings.

3. Down Boy
To keep a flapping belt end in place, secure it to itself with a tiny piece of Topstick tape.

4. Never Come Up Short
Hemming your denim is a beautiful thing, but to avoid over-hemming, be sure to wash and dry your jeans at least once before bringing them to the tailor. This gets all the shrinkage out of their system so you won’t end up going too short.

5. A Poke Is No Joke
Underwire sticking out of your favourite bra? Patch the protrusion with a bit of moleskin. It’ll hold the wire in place and keep it from poking you in the boobs.

6. Tight Squeeze with Ease
As a general rule, it’s best to buy shoes that fit. But if you must cram your feet into slightly too-small heels, take a cue from one of Freer’s celeb clients (she won’t say who) and spray your tootsies with cooking spray first. You heard us: cooking spray.

7. Skip the Line
If you ever need to fix a VPL stat, snip the seams of your underwear on the sides to release the pressure of the elastic digging into your flesh.

8. There Will Be Blood
The best stain fighter for blood? Your own saliva. Just lick and rub the fabric for an instant spot-remover. (Note: We’re talking about a little bit of blood. Not horror-movie quantities.)

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June 1, 2015

Gurlinterrupted In Beautiful Editorials, Fashion

Beautiful Editorials: Mercury Rising

Go on set with Freja Beha Erichsen in the exotic Moroccan desert as Kate Moss, the stylist on the Vogue June issue shoot, shows her love for all things seventies…

Mercury Rising: Freja Beha Erichsen By Glen Luchford For Uk Vogue June 2015.

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May 25, 2015

Gurlinterrupted In Culture, Fashion

Fashion Trends According to Google: The Search Engine Style Forecaster

When it comes to personal style, we rely on input from any number of sources: our favourite blogs, our chicest friends, street-style inspiration, Olivia Palermo (absolute fave). Our newest consultant? Google.

The search-engine-giant recently released its Spring 2015 Fashion Trends Report, and despite being a report, it’s actually really interesting. Basically, by taking the fashion terms that people are and aren’t searching for and comparing those numbers to years past, Google has determined, in a nutshell, what’s hot and what’s not (respectfully, most of these trends have already arrived in full force, or already left the scene, as the case may be).

Here’s what Google is predicting…

About To Take Off (fair to say this is already trending): The Midi Skirt
This super-flattering skirt has been steadily on the rise for a few years and is poised for a breakout this spring and summer. (Ahem, we heralded the style back in 2013.) Worn sleek and tight or high-waisted and floaty, the middle child is finally getting its due, and we recommend getting in on the action.

About To Take Off: The Tulle Skirt
Blame Carrie Bradshaw or ballerinas, but this ultra-feminine style has been creeping up the Google ranks in recent years. And we love it! A little tip: pair it with tougher pieces, like a biker jacket, to avoid comparisons to Clara from The Nutcracker.

About To Take Off: Palazzo Pants
These guys get a bad rap, but we’re all about rocking this easy, breezy trend. The key here is balancing proportions. Pair wide, billowy pants with a more fitted top, lest you get lost in the fabric.

In For Now: Shift Dresses
Shift dresses have been around forever; we’re not big fans, however, we can agree that they’re effortless and have a throw-on-and-go sensibility; and for pretending we’re Jackie O summering on Nantucket.

In For Now: High-Waisted Bikinis
We’ve long loved this cut for its leg-lengthening powers, but it seems to be especially on-trend this summer.

Fleeting Trend: Neoprene Swimsuits
Unlike their high-waisted counterparts, neoprene suits are a more time-sensitive fad. Sure, you’ll wear the hell out of it this summer, but come 2016…. who knows? Our advice: If you’re trend-crazy, go for it. Just don’t blow an entire month’s rent on one. Truth be known, if we never see another gaggle of girls wearing these, it’ll be too soon, #overtrend!

Fleeting Trend: Kale Sweatshirts
Another “here today, gone tomorrow” pick: quirky sweatshirts. If you’re into clothing emblazoned with your favourite green, go for it, but we’ll be skipping this one, thank you very much.

On The Way Out: Peplum Dresses
Peplums had a pretty long 15 minutes, but based on a few years of decreased searches, Google has proclaimed them officially dead. RIP, poufy middles. Feel free to never come back!

On The Way Out: String Bikinis
And with that, 99.9 percent of the world’s female population rejoices.

Cooling Off: Skinny Jeans
It seems our beloved skinnies are falling out of fashionable favour. We’ll still wear them, but we’ll also look to other styles like flares and boyfriend jeans. And don’t fret, we’ve got all your denim needs covered in our Denim Trend Report.

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May 24, 2015

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WIN: A 100% New Zealand Made Possum/Wool Throw Valued At $362

In times when most locally run textile houses have closed their doors – one smart, mill in NZ is continuing to grow and delight overseas interest.

Inter-weave is a NZ firm that designs and manufactures luxurious wool textiles and throws. These products are sold throughout the world to high-end wholesalers and furniture manufacturers such a Knoll New York, Ralph Lauren and Rubelli of Italy.

“Our story is one of a kind as we are one of the last weavers left in NZ, and have a larger overseas presence than local, “ Managing Director, Tracy March says.

Inter-weave has won awards in the US as recently as June last year. In 2014 winning a silver at Neocon, Chicago; Inter-weave also won a highly sought-after contract through Maxell Rodgers several years ago to supply bed throws to the Venetian Hotel in Los Vegas.

“We are 100% NZ owned, use NZ wool, have yarn spun in NZ, then design, dye, weave and finish all our products on site in Auckland, something very rare these days indeed,” – Managing Director, Tracy March says.

“Like so many different New Zealand industries, our company defies the ‘bigger is better’ tag; instead we simply work smarter across every facet of our operation Our fabrics lend ambiance and atmosphere to any space. The geometric designs can add to modern architectural elements, and our textures have the ability to soften them and add a new organic dimension.”

This year, Inter-weave is branching into throws. These throws are a stunning blend of wool and possum – which unsurprisingly have been flying out the door, since going on sale in January. Also, as a foray into the Fashion world, ponchos were featured in last year’s NZ Fashion Week, collaborating with Hailwood & Stolen Girlfriends Club.

In recognition of 100% NZ made, luxurious, quality craftmanship, we’ve got one of these stunning Inter-weave possum/wool throws, valued at $362, up for grabs! As hard as it will be to part with it, we will be giving away a reversible Tuna-Charcoal ‘Birds on a Wire’ throw to one lucky ‘Gurl Interrupted’ follower; and here’s how you can win…

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THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED – Congratulations to Gemma G, who has won herself this beautiful Inter-weave throw!

WIN WIN WIN –

Simply comment below telling us why you’d love to own this fabulous 100% possum/wool throw

Make sure you’ve subscribed to Gurlinterrupted.com (enter your email address at the top right of this post to subscribe – we will be checking all entries qualify to win)

And that’s it – it’s that simple!

To see the full range of beautiful NZ made Inter-weave products, head to: www.inter-weave.co.nz

This competition is open to NZ Residents only. The winner will be chosen via random.org and will be drawn on Thursday 28th May.

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May 24, 2015

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Coffee Table Need A Makeover? 10 Timeless Books To Put On Display.

Don’t discount the power of a coffee-table book. A big, beautiful tome is one of the easiest ways to liven up your living room; think of it as an accessory, not just reading material. Here, 10 timeless books, spanning everything from fashion and decor to travel and food…

For the shutterbug: “Steve McCurry: The Iconic Photographs”
A collection of the most memorable photographs captured by Steve McCurry, the legendary National Geographic photographer who shot the infamous Afghan girl for a 1984 magazine cover. The oversize pages feature breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures and no shortage of intriguing subjects.

For the decorator: “Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People”
This expansive table book features the incredible homes and gardens of 36 influential people–from Janet de Botton’s estate in Provence to Oscar de la Renta’s Punta Cana abode. It’s graceful, elegant photography combined with haute style, and it’s everything we adore about Vogue.

For the cinephile: “The Wes Anderson Collection”
Anyone who’s ever marveled at Anderson’s smart, funny and unbelievably symmetrical films will adore this collection of previously unseen behind-the-scenes photos, hand-drawn storyboards, character inspiration and more.

For the culture-obsessed: “Vanity Fair 100 Years: From the Jazz Age to Our Age”
Fans of the magazine will devour this absolutely beautiful written and visual history of its hundred years.

For the fashionista: “Diana Vreeland Memos: The Vogue Years”
The legendary and eccentric Vogue editor in chief was known for her memos, proclaiming her strong opinions on topics from berets to blue jeans. Here, her grandson collects some of Vreeland’s best in a stylish and witty compilation.

For the musician: “Rock and Roll Stories”
Springsteen. Michael Jackson. The Stones. Rock-and-roll photographer Lynn Goldsmith has shot some of the biggest names in music in the studio, on the tour bus and in concert. And all of those epic moments are chronicled in this volume.

For the nature lover: “Genesis”
No photographer quite captures the natural world like Sabastiao Salgado. This book is a “photographic homage to our planet in its natural state,” and his grand, sweeping landscapes remind us just how precious it is.

For the entertainer: “I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence”
Comedienne Amy Sedaris’s guide to entertaining is side-splittingly funny and absolutely wonderful.

For the traveler: “Paris in Color”
Guaranteed to give you wanderlust, Nichole Robertson’s photos are simple yet romantic–a blue window of Le Marais, a red chair outside a French bistro–all arranged by color.

For the architect: “Frank Lloyd Wright: The Rooms”
Though Wright is more famous for his architectural designs, his interiors are not to be overlooked–especially when presented as beautifully as they are in this tome.

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May 21, 2015

Gurlinterrupted In Beauty, Fashion

MAC Cosmetics – Wash & Dry Collection

It’s full steam ahead as the M·A·C Wash & Dry Laundromat opens for business, so make a date with good, clean fun. The suds are rising and the gossip is ﬂowing with this breezy bronzing collection inspired by bright, fresh hues perfect for a full spin or just a quick tumble. All in super-sleek packaging to set your cycle to chic!

Yes, it’s a new limited collection from MAC! Yes, it’s amazing! Yes, I’m once again giddy with excitement, as I am about everything MAC releases. But what’s so special about this collection? What are the standouts, I hear you say. Well, thanks for asking; you know when it comes to MAC, I’m only too happy to answer…

Firstly, let me just make mention of the fabulous sleek packaging; as with MAC’s Alluring Aquatics Collection (yes, still swooning) this is one for my fellow ‘MAC collectors’! Bright, fun and colourful, during these cooler months here in New Zealand, we’ll forever be reminded of the warm weather with this summer-inspired packaging.

While there’s no one particular item I don’t love in this collection, my absolute standouts are:

MAC Freshen Up Highlight Powder – although MAC Freshen Up is defined as a highlighter powder, it is also a blush with three shades. I adore this colour combination. It’s multi-purpose, soft, shimmery and borderline ethereal. The powder is finely milled, it’s not powdery nor stiff; and if you’re in the market for a customisable, super-pretty blush & highlighter, Freshen Up is something you shouldn’t miss from MAC’s Wash & Dry Collection.

Morange Lipstick – a vivid orange-red with an amplified finish. There is something about this colour with the gorgeous limited edition packaging. I wore this one today, applied one coat and blotted to apply again. Boom, lipstick sorted for all-day wear! It’s very long-lasting and I could wear it without a liner. There’s also no drying or flaking – bonus! Morange wears beautifully with the Freshen Up Highlight Powder. I do love that MAC thinks about their collections in-depth; every collection works together seamlessly.

Veluxe Pearlfusion Shadow Trio – I’m sorry, I can’t tell you which is best, these are all just too damn perfect to choose one trio. Ok, if I have to say one, I guess I’ll say Warm Wash (only because that’s what I’m wearing today) but honestly, they’re all amazing, they’re all MAC perfection, they’re all pure luxury!

Check out the collection here and get ready to head in-store the moment the collection releases to ensure you don’t miss out. For kiwis, this limited collection drops 1 June 2015…

LIPSTICK
Crème d’Nude light beige-pink nude (cremesheen)
Morange vivid orange (amplified)
Steam Heat vivid yellow-red (satin)
Tumble Dry light peachy coral (lustre)

LIPGLASS
Domestic Diva frosty watery pink
Girl on Board light crème nude
Hot/Cold true red
Laundry List vivid orange

TECHNAKOHL LINER
Coin Operated metal grey with silver pearl
Colour Matters lime
Practice Makes Perfect deep blue-green
Sudsy marine blue

VELUXE PEARLFUSION SHADOW TRIO
Green Clean pale white-green, lime, deep khaki with gold pearl
Warm Wash white with orange-gold pearl, peachy orange, copper gold bronze
Permanent Press white beige, calm brown-bronze, black with gold pearl

POWDER BLUSH
Hipness light peach
Crisp Whites pale tangerine with pearl

HIGH-LIGHT POWDER
Freshen Up colour wave – ranging from coral to neutral

MAC STUDIO NAIL LACQUER
Monday Blues blue (cream)
Washeteria blue green (cream)

FALSE LASHES WATERPROOF Stay Black!

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May 11, 2015

Gurlinterrupted In Beautiful Editorials, Fashion

Beautiful Editorials: Witching Hour Meets Couture

Though it may not be Halloween, if ever there was a beautiful editorial to inspire your costume, this would be it! A collation of all the best ‘spooky x couture’ editorials, melded into one. Evoking a night when witches come out to play and ghosts come out to haunt us, let fashion photography inspire your imagination.

Image credit: Thom Kerr, darkbeautymag, vogue us, fashionology, fashionreserved, glossynewsstand, fashiongonerouge, Maria Kirienko

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May 10, 2015

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Launches First E-Commerce Site With Smith and Caughey’s

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has announced some pretty exciting news – the launch of its first e-commerce site in New Zealand with retailer Smith and Caughey’s.

Now you can browse and shop the entire Bobbi Brown range of chic and modern colour cosmetics, luxurious skincare products and limited edition collections in one convenient online destination at www.smithandcaugheys.co.nz.

Hayley Williams, Brand General Manager for Bobbi Brown New Zealand comments, “We are excited to announce that our products are available online from www.smithandcaugheys.co.nz. New Zealand women across the country can now purchase Bobbi Brown products online and have them conveniently delivered to their door, which is a great option for those women who are unable to visit our counters.”

To view the Bobbi Brown product listing please visit www.smithandcaugheys.co.nz.

For further information visit www.facebook.com/BobbiBrownNewZealand Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will continue to be available at Department stores across the country as well as the Britomart Studio in Auckland.

Thinking about your next Bobbi Brown purchase? Here are the products we’ve been using and loving; we know you’re going to want to check these out beauties out too…

Intensive Skin Serum Foundation – There’s a new foundation in town that promises to majorly raise the bar as far as beautiful skin is concerned – and it’s all thanks to a certain lady called Bobbi Brown. She’s created the perfect hybrid concoction, fusing the skin-loving benefits of a super-charged serum with the flawless, skin tone correcting coverage of foundation. All in a bid to go beyond a superficial finish and improve skin deep from within.

A round of applause goes out to the clever formula, which is so silken, it literally glides over your skin, and the result, a flawless foundation look. Absolutely heavenly!

Face Mist Brume Visage – A skin boosting spray that hydrates and soothes skin for a healthy glow. This water-based formula instantly sets and revitalises makeup for a fresh appearance with long-term moisturising benefits. It is enriched with vitamins and botanical extracts and the calming scent of Lavender and Geranium Essential Oils which helps to soothe skin for a healthy looking complexion while moisturising the skin for a plumped-up look and feel. It smells amazing, it feels refreshing and we know you’re going to love this one!

Face and Body Bronzing Duo – A double-duty bronzer for face and body for a true all-over glow. This duo is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a beautiful, subtle bronzer (one that won’t turn you orange!). Bobbi Brown’s cult classic bronzer allows for each shade to be used separately or blended together. The large-sized compact makes it easy to sweep bronzer over the face, neck, décolletage, and arms.

It’s great to wear lightly for a subtle cheek glow or as an all over body bronze. The powder is pigmented and smooth, as well as easy to blend and buff and the compact is huge, so it’s not likely you’ll run out of product any time soon.

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