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November 14, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture, Fashion

I Love Ugly

I Love Ugly are the winners of the FINZ DHL Express Fashion Scholarship Award!

The DHL Express Fashion Scholarship, designed to identify the country’s hottest up-and-coming fashion exporter and assist them in achieving international growth, announced the finalists and overall winner of the award, that in the past helped launch some of the biggest names in the fashion industry, such as Stolen Girlfriends Club, Lonely Hearts, Twenty Seven Names and NYNE.

The finalists, competing for a NZ$10,000 scholarship: 2012 finalists I Love Ugly, Ingrid Starnes and Gosia Piatek of Kowtow.

The designers of New Zealand fashion label I Love Ugly have been awarded the $10,000 DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship for 2012, establishing them as New Zealand’s top emerging fashion exporter.

Photography: Sam Lee

I did not envy the judging panel, consisting of New Zealand’s top fashion and export industry leaders such as: Kate Sylvester, Erica Crawford of Kim Crawford Wines, Carolyn Enting of Mindfood, Megan Wildermoth of DHL Express and Paul Blomfield of FINZ. They did a stellar job choosing the overall winner.

A huge congratulations to I Love Ugly – a brand that is sure to become a global phenomenon!

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Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

November 10, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture

Must Haves

I thought since nzgirl.co.nz asked me to compile my ‘Hot Five’ (basically, a compilation of what I view as being the 5 latest and greatest ‘must haves’ on my radar) for their website, why not do a similar post on my site for you lovelies.  Here are my Hot Five – Must Haves for the month.

1.  LOVING_Karen Walker Enamelled Jewellery
I am head over heels in love with the Karen Walker Enamelled Jewellery range!  Best of all – it’s an AFFORDABLE KW range!  With a strong nautical theme, this collection is going to look great with just about any summer outfit.  I have my eye on the three strand enamelled charm necklace in either scarlet or navy, I love both so much I can’t decide which to get.  Check out the collection on PreciousPeg.com.  Prices range from $59 to $129 for the most expensive piece.  Swoon!

2.  DEVOURING_ LittleWolf
If you want a caterer who knows what they’re doing, but does it with a twist?  You want LittleWolf!  Spotted at all the hottest events around town, from media launches to the VMA’s, LittleWolf do it all with their talented team of styling professionals.  From  ‘Alice In Wonderland-esque theming through to exquisite corporate dining, LittleWolf are like no other caterer!  They have a signature service that certainly leaves an impression.  From the moment I saw their work, I’ve raved about them to anyone that will listen.  Visit their website www.littlewolf.co.nz – these guys are perfect for any upcoming Christmas events.

3.  LISTENING ON REPEAT_The Civil Wars
The Civil Wars is my ‘must-have’ album for summer!  For the last few weeks I’ve had their cover of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean on loop!  Their introduction to the world was just prior to the album release when one of their songs (Poison & Wine)was heard on Grey’s Anatomy in the foreground, in its entirety, over a key climactic montage, prompting hundreds of thousands of viewers to Google the mystery music.  Each song is an intimate conversation and their album is hauntingly beautiful. Click here to listen to Billie Jean on YouTube.  Dance me to the end of love is another great track.

4.  DOWNLOADING_  BoD (Band of the Day)
If you’re a music lover, BoD (Band of the Day) is for you. BoD is a great (free) app that helps you discover hundreds of new singers/bands that you might not of otherwise ever discovered. BoD highlights a different band each day, providing a bio, news, interviews, images, video, and free streaming music. I’ve discovered so many cool new artists with this app that I can’t remember what I did before I had it.Download the app here.

5.  COUNTING DOWN FOR _Cosmetic Advent Calendar!
Christmas is just around the corner and I LOVE Christmas! From choosing the perfect tree and decorating the house to the smell of pine trees and picking presents for family and friends – I’m all about it.  Cute and gimmicky, but I don’t care – I love it – the Cosmetic Advent Calendar!  This bad boy combines two of my favourite things, Christmas and beauty!  Each window you open in the lead up to Christmas has a beauty product behind it. From an eyelash curler to lip gloss, shading brushes to eye-shadows – it’s the gift that keeps on giving.  RRP$30 from The Warehouse. PS. It’s on sale for $20 at the moment!

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Ange x
A Girl Interrupted by Fashion, Beauty and Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye 

November 7, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture

How To Shuck A Strawberry Like A Boss….

I think this is just genius!! I know what you’re probably thinking, ‘how hard can it be to pull the tops of strawberries?’ But this leaves the strawberry immaculately presented, which is fab for dinner parties, timely for Summer/Christmas gatherings, or when you’re popping a strawberry into a drink (mmmm champagne & strawberries) – they look so perfect!! Check out this super quick & easy ‘how to’ clip from young&reckless.com.

http://www.youngandreckless.com/blog/how-foodbeasts-shuck-a-strawberry/

I guess that’s why they call them ‘STRAW’berries huh! (I apologise for that – couldn’t resist!)

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A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

November 4, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture

NZ Music Awards

 

Red Carpet Celebrity Arrivals, Paparazzi, Designer dresses, a goat (yes you read that right – the Home Brew boys included a goat in their entourage) and live performances were all part of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards on Thursday night and I was lucky enough to be part of the entire experience.  From the red carpet to the photographers pitt; to backstage and the media room – I was there, soaking up the atmosphere, chatting with the talented nominees & winners; and snapping pics.  Here are some of my favourite moments from the VMA’s………

Yes – Taika gets his very own photo sequence because, well, he’s Taika, but mainly because he was just so much fun in front of the photo wall on the red carpet.

Oh, and the award for ‘hmm, potentially not the best thing to say out loud’, goes to………..ME!  In hindsight, stating ‘no one likes an overachiever’ at Kimbra’s excitement at winning her 4th award for the evening (and there were more awards to come.  Don’t get me wrong, I really do love Kimbra).  Hey – at least there was laughter! Lucky they got my sense of humour huh!

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A Girl Interrupted by Fashion, Beauty and Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye (which definitely includes the NZ Music Awards) 

September 26, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture

Favourite American Brand Doesn’t Ship Internationally? Create Your Very Own Postal Address in the USA…

YouShop is a brilliant new NZ Post service that makes it a whole lot easier to get online shopping from the USA sent to your door.

All those American brands that you’ve always wanted to purchase online but couldn’t because they only ship to a US address (e.g. Urban Decay, H&M, etc.) are now accessible to us here in New Zealand via ‘YouShop’. All you have to do is register online with NZ Post (it’s free!) and YouShop will generate your very own US address, otherwise known as your ‘YouShop Address’. I’ve created my very own US address already. Here’s an example of what you can expect to receive, via email, once you’ve registered with NZ Post:

USA Postal Address for www.gurlinterrupted.com
Once you’ve created your YouShop address (which you can do in less than 5 minutes) you are ready to shop! Follow these easy steps once you have your US Address:

Shop at online stores in the USA, and enter your YouShop address at checkout.
When your parcel arrives at your YouShop address (which is NZ Post’s USA warehouse) NZ Post will alert you that your parcel has arrived so that you can declare the value of the parcel for customs purposes; and pay for international postage to your nominated address in New Zealand.
Once your parcel leaves the USA warehouse you’ll receive parcel updates so you can monitor its progress.
NZ Post/You Shop has got the USA covered, and other countries are on the horizon. So, what are you waiting for? Head over to NZ Post and create your very own American postal address via the attached link: http://www.nzpost.co.nz/products-services/postage-packaging/youshop

Happy online shopping ☺

Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty and anything pretty that catches my eye

September 11, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture, Fashion

The New Zealand Fashion Museum Presents: HOME SEWN

Last week, in between running to and from various New Zealand Fashion Week Runway Shows, I attended the Home Sewn Pop-up Exhibition and Book Launch held at the Nathan Gallery, 40 Customs St East, Britomart.  The Home Sewn exhibition is an amazing visual record of original home sewn fashion garments from the archives of women’s wardrobes from all around New Zealand with connections to New Zealand designers before they embarked on their fashion careers, plus sketches, illustrations, patterns, and the tools of home sewing.   The present is also featured at the exhibition with an outstanding collection of designs from young designers of fashion today.

 

The exhibition is also the launch pad for the New Zealand Fashion Museum’s latest book, HOME SEWN.   This is a stunning compendium of ten patterns from the luminaries of the fashion world in New Zealand, such as Company of Strangers, Cybèle, Katie-maree Cole, Lela Jacobs, Papercut, Starfish, TK Store, twenty-seven names, Vaughan Geeson and WORLD.  It profiles each designer’s personal experience along with sharing a pattern from one of their stunning collections and step by step instructions on how to make them. HOME SEWN provides an overview of our home sewing history by curator Doris de Pont, including a range of personal stories, beautifully illustrated with photographs by  Stephen Tilley.  Home Sewn RRP $45.

 

 

It’s well worth making the time to go along to the exhibition which is open now and runs through until 26 September, 10am – 5pm daily, Monday to Saturday (Sunday 11am – 4pm).  Entry is free; however a donation on entry is welcome.  To see more information on all the creative workshops they are running over the next couple of weeks, click on the attached link: www.fashionmuseum.org.nz or check out their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Zealand-Fashion-Museum/126614904023061?sk=events 


Ange x
A girl interrupted by Fashion, Beauty and anything pretty that catches my eye

June 10, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture

In The Media

A Girl About Town……

Out and about, sometimes a few pics are snapped here and there at various events for the media: newspapers, mags and websites and thus this post, which I update now and then. Heck, a little self promotion never hurt anyone LOL

Blue Sky Event:  Myself and Murray Bevan of Showroom22.  Photo by Norrie

NZ Music Awards – myself (awful photo of me admittedly) and Guy Williams – he’s just as he comes across on TV! Very cool and lots of fun!

MAC Hit the Pavement Party – Photography by Norrie Montgomery & Megan Robinson
Me with the lovely and ever smiling Ruby Frost.  My new fav top by Moodie Tuesday made it’s debut at this event – Eating Isn’t Very Chanel.

 

Megan Robinson of Thread.co.nz, me, Becks from Thread.co.nz

http://www.thread.co.nz/news/6876/53/M-A-C-Hit-the-Pavement/d,thread-article
Bloggers Angie Fredatovich of Gurlinterrupted.com and burlesque star and blogger Miss Phlossy Roxx.  Now, I have to say, sooooo glad I went to the MAC Hit The Pavement Party, this is where I properly met Miss Phlossy – she really is über cool!  So, soooo lovely and hilariously funny (her partner D is just as cool).  Then, at the NZ Music Awards we bumped into each other and hung out again; and that confirmed it – crazy attracts crazy – and I love crazy! Heck who wants to be normal – life is for living and I’m so stoked I’ve met Miss Phloss.

Karen Walker Runway Show and Lexus’ launch of their new $1m car!  http://www.thread.co.nz/news/6537/15/Karen-Walker-at-Lexus/d,thread-article  Blogger Angie Fredatovich of www.gurlinterrupted.com and Craig Jonas (aka Angie’s guy)

Thanks for the blog mention on Thread.co.nz Megan you are the besterest 😉

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know about Thread, here’s the link.  It’s one of my fav’s and I’ve been a long time follower: www.thread.co.nz  owned and managed by Megan Robinson.  Megan is quite the inspiration – digital magazine creator and owner, writer, fashionista, designer, mummy, wife, the list goes on and on.

Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty and Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye 

June 8, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture, Fashion

SHOWROOM @ PROCESS PR

Spring/Summer 2012/13 at Process Fashion PR:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was Showroom Day atPROCESS FASHION PR yesterday.  Showcasing Spring/Summer 2012 was an exciting line up including: Converse, Underground Sundae, Moodie Tuesday, Eyes of Common, to name just a few.

A few of the highlights of the day:

Eyes of Common:

Underground Sundae:

and Moodie Tuesday – I am determined to own this t-shirt!!!!!

EATING ISN’T VERY CHANEL – Tee by MOODIE TUESDAY