my girl gwendoline blog.

LOVE HER STYLE

2010-12-09T09:24:00.005+08:00

www.disfordangerous.co.uk

MELBOURNE LIFE

2010-11-06T16:14:00.020+08:00

So iv recently done the big move to Melbourne. No real reason just felt like a change and some
adventure. Iv been busy settling in and decking the house out in all things vintage. I'm living with my beautiful friend Sarah who is from Melbourne, so she has been showing me the Melbourne ropes. Iv made some great friends already. So I though I would show you a few pictures of my new place.
Also you will be seeing My Girl Gwendoline in Melbourne markets next year, so stay tuned
Melbourne.
xx

SPRING/ SUMMER 2010

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Photographer : Samm Blake
Model : Danielle Howson
Makeup : Holly Eden
Label : My Girl Gwendoline

I had a wonderful opportunity to do my new spring/summer collection photo shoot with some very talented girls in a beautiful location.
Hope you enjoy the images and go out an enjoy this season by wearing pretty floral dresses skipping through fields of flowers.

UNWRAPPED 12/09/2010

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TO THE MARKETS WE GO

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Yes its that time again, Unwrapped time. once again I will be part of these wonderful markets on the 12th September from 11am to 5pm at the urban orchard opposite the art gallery of WA.
So get your pretty little self's down to this wonderful day of fashion, jewellery, photography, illustration, accessories, kidswear, homewares and much more.

Hope to see you all there :)
xox

NEW WEBSITE

2010-08-13T19:09:00.004+08:00

I have a new website up and running. My wonderful and talented sister Samm
has once again come to my rescue and help me design a new website.
I would love for you to go over and check it out and let me know what you think. www.mygirlgwendoline.com
Thanks
Renee xo

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

2010-08-04T17:15:00.000+08:00

My Girl Gwendoline is one the WA fashion labels to feature on the Unwrapped "Designer in the Spotlight". So head over to the unwrapped website to check out my interview. www.unwrapped.com.au

CHLOE AFTEL

2010-07-13T21:17:00.010+08:00

I stumbled across this beautiful photographer the other day and I just had to share her talent with you all. Check out Chloe Aftel's stunning work over at her website www.chloeaftel.com

RED RED RED

2010-06-08T22:03:00.001+08:00

I'm just loving red lipstick at the moment. I purchased my first Chanel lipstick in the shade called Gabrielle, Its a beautiful rich red. I just love the way it makes you feel sophisticated but sexy at the same time and its sad to see not many people wear red lipstick any more. So i say embrace this wonderful colour and wear it with pride :)

1. Flicker
2. Poetry in motion
3. I am tough
4. ShereenAyoub(:

LOVING D.CO COPENHAGEN

2010-05-03T20:01:00.003+08:00

I just had to share my beautiful new d.co ankle boots with everyone. Bought these babies at Parata clothing in South Perth on Angelo Street.
They are so comfortable to wear and just amazing on :) I'm in love.

LOVING PLAITS

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TEA FOR TWO

2010-04-13T17:26:00.003+08:00

I was given the most amazing gift the other day and I just had to share it with you all.
My best friend Prue gave me this beautiful tea set which was one of her parents wedding present.
A big thank you to Prue and her mother Sue for this little treasure. It will fit in beautiful with my collection of tea pots.
xo

LOVE THIS VIDEO

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THE airhorns & lasers video!! from matt miller on Vimeo.

HELLO

2010-04-07T21:39:00.006+08:00

Hello there
So sorry its been so long since I have posted anything, But I'm back and wanted to start with some pictures I took around my house with the coolest iPhone app hipstamatic.
Hope you like them.
xo

LOVE HER STYLE

2010-03-17T13:34:00.002+08:00

While I was looking through lookbook.nu I came across this young Sunshine Coast girl Elle Mary Leckenby. I just loved her style and i just had to share it with you. Hope you like to. xx

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

2010-03-16T09:31:00.003+08:00

well I'm off to see the new Alice in Wonderland movie tonight. I'm so excited to see what Tim Burton can do to this movie. I've always loved the movie since I was a little girl, and even played the mouse in the tea cup in a play when i was very young. I'll be back to let you know what i think. have a great Tuesday. xx

ANGUS & JULIA STONE

2010-03-15T18:36:00.006+08:00

I'm absolutely love the new Angus and Julia Stone album "Down the Way". Its so beautiful and just lovely to listen to on a relaxing day and a cider in your hand. My favourite song from the album is "Draw Your Swords" which is a song by Angus. I recommend for everyone to listen or get this album its a must have for your music library.

A WONDERFUL DAY

2010-03-08T20:49:00.008+08:00

I had the most wonderful day at the Unwrapped Markets on the South Perth foreshore. There was beautiful weather in a great location with live music, a great day all round.
A big thank you to Sarah and Tara for making the day flow wonderful for my little stall.
And also a big thank you to everyone that bought either a piece of My Girl Gwendoline or took home a new little leather brooch friend.

UNWRAPPED

2010-03-02T19:12:00.003+08:00

Once again I will be apart of unwrapped markets, this Saturday 6th of March on the South Perth Foreshore from 1pm to 6pm. Hope you can all make it down and say hi and pick up something nice for your self's. Lets just hope it wont be a hot one like the last unwrapped in December.
Cya there :)

MELBOURNE

2010-02-17T22:02:00.000+08:00

I had the most amazing time in Melbourne. I just love the vibe, every corner you turn or alleyway you explore there's something to see. I shopped, relaxed in funky bars with cider, and ate lots of yummy dumplings. And the best thing of all i got to see my beautiful friend Sarah.

I would suggest everyone to go and explore wonderful Melbourne.

RIP ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

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MELBOURNE FINDS

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Vintage ivory leather shoulder bag
from
Frocks and Slacks
188E Barkly Street St. Kilda

40's rust printed hand rolled silk neck scarf.
from
Frocks and Slacks
188E Barkly Street, St. Kilda

Detailed necklace
From
Lion in Love
329 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Babushka measuring cups
from
Douglas & Hope
181 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

OFF TO MELBOURNE

2010-02-02T23:28:00.005+08:00

Well I'm off to Melbourne tomorrow. I'm very excited as I get to see my beautiful friend Sarah who I haven't seen in ages. We will be shopping lots of shopping, Op shopping, and going to all the wonderful bars that Melbourne has to offer.

I'll try and update while I'm away. I'm hopping I can get inspired and come back with fresh new ideas for my next collection.
Cya :)

IN LOVE WITH : GEMMA BOOTH

2010-01-28T09:45:00.009+08:00

I just cant stop looking at these beautiful images from Gemma Booth. Check out more of her inspiring work at www.gemmabooth.com.

HAPPY FRIDAY

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via mystical and shit

LE BALLON

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Le Ballon from grzegor on Vimeo.

I just had to share this little video I came across. Its just so cute.
Hope you like it as much as I did
xo

HAPPY LITTLE GINGERBREAD HOUSE

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This is my little gingerbread house I made for Christmas. I did cheat a little, I bought the gingerbread house from Ikea and then put it together and decorated it. Next year I hope to make it from scratch. It was heaps of fun and I recommend everyone to give it ago sometime in their lives :)

WELCOME 2010

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. I sure did and cant wait for the fun times to start for another year.

So welcome 2010, I just know your going to be a good year.
xo

UNWRAPPED

2009-12-22T18:42:00.007+08:00

Unwrapped markets was amazing, well apart from the heat. Thank you to everyone that came down and bared the heat and sun to check out some great stalls.
Sorry its taken me so long to post about it, I'm still recovering from it all and the sunburn.

I have to say a BIG thank you to my beautiful friend Tara who helped me on the day she was my life saver, please check out her wonderful blog "Gin in a Teacup"

TRAVELING THROUGH EUROPE

2009-12-14T22:30:00.009+08:00

I've been meaning for so long to put some photos up from my trip around Europe. I was traveling through Europe in August on a Contiki trip, had the most amazing time and made so many great new friends. So this is just few of my favourites.

unwrapped markets

2009-12-08T00:22:00.006+08:00

Yay.....I'm in. My first markets all by myself, so come down and say hi.
I will have some beautiful one off pieces for sale. Tops, skirts and dresses, and of course my leather animal brooches. All great for those last minute Christmas present or a gift for yourself.
And I will also be doing gift wrapping so you can put it straight under the Christmas tree.
More details at www.unwrapped.com.au

Hope to see you there.

xoxo

pretty pictures that inspire me

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All via (Deciphering an inkling of her reverie)

website

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www.mygirlgwendoline.com

I'm so excited to announce that "my girl gwendoline" has its own website, finale. Thanks to my wonderful sister Samm Blake for helping me to put this beautiful site together and online.

please check it out and let me know what you think.

leather creatures

2009-11-19T19:11:00.006+08:00

Say hello to my little leather brooch friends, they are 100% leather and hand cut by me.
You can now buy one for yourself or someone special at my online store.

more work

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new work

2009-11-17T20:45:00.008+08:00

Well once again my very talented sister Samm Blake has helped me out again with a fashion shoot. We used her front yard as the back drop, which just worked so well with my clothes.
Hope you like.

quote

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"I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

- Audrey Hepburn -

pretty pictures by: Laura Gommans

2009-11-14T10:26:00.006+08:00

Just had to post these beautiful pictures my Laura Gommans.
hope you enjoy them as much as i do.

new work

2009-11-06T18:30:00.003+08:00

Well I thought it was time to show you some of my pieces that I've been working on over the last couple of days.
I've been busy working on a few new pieces that incorporate doilies.
This is a simple little long top with a racer back, which I'm really into right now, and of course the doily detail on the front.

Would love to know what you like of it, so please leave me a comment. Thanks :)

inspiration

2009-11-01T10:51:00.004+08:00

Well i spent all day yesterday cleaning my sewing room, it was a big job but it need to be done.
This is a photo of my new inspiration wall. I've still got heaps more to add to it but its a start.

my new favourite blog: So Binique

2009-10-30T18:13:00.007+08:00

I just fell in love with this blog when i saw it. the beautiful pictures and ideas that come from this just inspires me so much. Check it out So Binique.

P.S. Don't worry i will be getting some of my own pics up soon, from the collection I have been working on.

gorgeous pictures by: Galeria de elinkan

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Galeria de elinkan

op shop find

2009-10-20T23:16:00.004+08:00

Just wanted to show you my amazing find at the op shop from a couple of weeks ago, I got so excited when i saw it sitting there all by its self. And then seeing that sweet little price of $10, I was jumping for joy.
I love op shopping

just a pretty picture

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via lapoor

must have

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I must have this tote. I'm a huge op shop loving freak, I go at least once a week to get my fix of all things vintage.
Get yours here if you are a op shop lover too.

pretty pictures that inspire me

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pictures from:
1. high heels and hangovers
2. love your chaos
3. fat brides
4. love your chaos
5. floating in the blue
6. paper dolls and knitted grass

doilies

2009-10-14T20:10:00.010+08:00

well I'm a huge doilies collector, I have them all over my house.
I will be making some new pieces for my label that will incorporate doilies.

Here is a few cute things that use doilies. I just love the light shade.
1. Doily clock
2. Candle holders
3. Light shade

nancy zhang

2009-10-11T11:44:00.003+08:00

I adore Nancy Zhang's illustration, and her out fits she puts together. I always get inspired to create when ever I see these images. check out more of her cute illustrations here.

old work

2009-10-08T18:46:00.006+08:00

This is a old photo shoot I did back in 2007 for my spring/summer 07-08 range when I was studying at TAFE. The photography was done by my very talented sister Samm Blake.

maise

2009-10-06T00:28:00.007+08:00

I love maise so much, check out their new Spring Summer 09/10

frankie photo album

2009-10-06T00:02:00.012+08:00

Frankie is my favourite magazine, so when I heard they had made a Frankie photo album I had to get myself a copy.

welcome to my girl gwendoline

2009-09-28T17:15:00.012+08:00

Welcome... I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Renee Blake. I've always loved fashion for as long as i can remember, playing dress ups with my dolls, sketching clothes that I hoped to make one day, and being taught how to sew by my mother.

My mother Gwendoline is the main inspiration for my label, as she was my first teacher and encouraged my love of vintage through her vintage patterns and fabrics. That's why it felt right to name my label after her.

I look forward to your company and comments as I begin my blogging journey.

With love Renee xo