Lanvin Swarovski Crystal Eagle Necklace

so gangsta chic

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/191532

A Few Of Our Favorite Things: L*Space

We have truly been longing for these AMAZING bathing suits since the start of spring. The Fringe Dolly Banduea swim top by L*Space is all over pinterest, department stores, blogs, and Celebs alike, and we now know why. It is one of the most perfect/flattering fitting swim tops we both have ever tried! No joke. Worn under a denim shirt or vest is a great way to work the top out of the water, it looks fab, trust us! Find it HERE

Cedric @N Model Management by Infamous Duo

Not only is Cedric @N Model Management a great new face on the fashion scene here, there has also been a wee bit of hype too surrounding the mystery of the two people that have created these images together under the alias of "Infamous Duo". We are all fans of the power couples doing their thing overseas; Mert & Marcus and Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, who run their part of the industry at a very deserved level. So, with a nod to collaboration and joining forces we celebrate the Infamous Duo, still puzzled by who stands behind this title, however, their images here of Cedric have got our attention!

Photography by Infamous Duo. Model, Cedric Pasco @ N Model Management. Cedric wears Stolen Girlfriends Club clothing throughout. Let the mystery remain!

BLK Archive: Black Issue #1, 2006. MoTown by David K Shields

Back in 2006 when we launched Black Magazine, we contacted our good friend David K Shields who was, at that time residing in New York. He delivered three editorials and the cover for the inaugural issue, including this beautiful oh-so-New York shoot which we simply entitled MoTown. It looks just as good today as it did back then. Photography: David K. Shields. Fashion editor: Victor Vargas. Hair: Nikki Paton. Make-up: Robert Greene at See Management NY. Models: Hawa at NY Models, Jotasha and Sascha at Elite NY, Dorian at DNA NY and Armando at IMG NY.

"Sticks, Stones and Rocks" by Zora bell Boyd Collection Launch

Photo: David K Shields

Last week we partnered up with Zora bell Boyd and celebrated her passion for jewellery making with her "Sticks, Stones and Rocks" launch.  Having her jewellery placed inside the glorious world of Wunderkammer for the past six years, "Sticks, Stones and Rocks" confirms her first official collection. Precious gems and stones are sourced from South America and India, brought back to her home in Muriwai, on the West coast of New Zealand, to be welded, beaten and carefully handled into small pieces of "naughty jewellery". Mixing commercially cut stones with raw and found materials, and  playing with the pairing options of stones and metals (something usually frowned upon by traditional jewellers), Zora bell Boyd's "Sticks, Stones and Rocks" collection solidifies her signature style which is already adored by many.

A big thank you goes out to the following sponsors; Spyglass for the lighting/AV, City Works Depot for the Space. Dancing Water Winery for their Floating Mountain Chardonnay. Thomson Whisky for the great "Smash and Grab cocktail" Rochfort Rees for their Pinot Noir! Lothorian's Organic Juices, PlayStudio for the AV production and Click For Hire for glassware etc. Production, photos and art by the Black crew of Grant Fell, Rachael Churchward, Yasmine Ganley, David K. Shields and Orlando the artist. Photos by David K. Shields and Yasmine Ganley.

You can see and order the full "Sticks, Stones and Rocks"collection here.

Photo: Yasmine Ganley

Photo: David K Shields

Photo: Yasmine Ganley

Photo: David K Shields

These photos: Yasmine Ganley

Katy Perry: Part Of Me 3D - Reader Giveaway

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Last year, watching the Doctor at his end of year school concert was pretty darn emotional. As his mama, I have been through everything with him – and I love who he is becoming. He’s kind of shy (sometimes) – and totally clever, funny, and very cheeky. He is so earnest – and that pulls at my heart strings.



As the finale, the whole school sang Katy Perry’s ‘Firework’. I know I sound like a complete cheeseburger, but I remember getting a lump in my throat – and something must have flown into both of my eyes – simultaneously.


We’d successfully navigated our way through the first year of school. It was hard – there was the distance I felt from being a working mother, coupled with the spate of bullying, not to mention the epic journey that is the first year of school.


It wasn’t how I’d dreamt it, but the Doctor had persevered and gotten through that year.


It’s apt that Katy Perry’s ‘Part of Me’ comes out these school holidays. It’s a glimpse into her life – how she worked hard to be where she is today. Following her dreams, and never letting her individuality waver.

I’ve seen her interviewed and have to say she comes across as such a positive and upbeat person – I think it would be difficult not to like her.

If you’d like a chance to win 1 of 5 double passes to take your kids to see Katy Perry: Part of Me in 3D these school holidays, all you have to do is answer this simple question in under 25 words:

Come on, spill. What’s your favourite Katy Perry song?




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Fashion Friday (Delayed Broadcast):: Pirates

Arrrgh - I'm sorry seadogs. I've been eating oranges and sauerkraut by the bucket full. Otherwise I've been brushing up on my sea shanties, doing jigs and getting my sea legs.

Hopefully my Fashion Friday friends have not mutinied. Otherwise I'll have to make them walk the plank.

Yer see my pretties, X marks the spot - but because my name is LeXi - that be the treasure you be loking for. ARRRRGH.

Jacket: vintage
Scarf: a gift
Jeans: Country Road
Boots: Costume National
Bustier: on loan from my friend Clare
Hat: straight from the dress up box
Parrot is optional.

Fashion Friday is on holiday this week. FF will resume next week.