Tag Archives: Spring

summer flavours: cherry soludos espadrilles

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House of Turtle is back from vacation (vocation)… and with only one week to go till Summer hits Australia… I’m dreaming about all the delicious flavours (and fashionable goodies) that come with it.

Cherry’s are in season… and so are these super cute cherry print Soludos Espadrilles from European Wardrobe. Available in white and black.

Soludos are the ultimate summer essential. With five centuries of tradition, this classic style espadrille are perfect to wear on lazy weekends, to the beach, your local cafe and anywhere in between.

Cherry Soludos EspadrillesSoludos Espadrilles in White Cherry

Cherry Soludos Espadrilles - BlackSoludos Espadrilles in Black Cherry

Get yours now at European Wardrobe, they’re selling fast! Quote SOLUDOS12 at checkout to get 20% off any two pairs until 30 November 2012! Hurry before they all go… Also available in pineapple, super cute pastels and nautical stripes!

Cherry Soludos Espadrilles - Black_FlatI got mine in black!

Turtle xox

Images courtesy of European Wardrobe and House of Turtle, and tweaked by me ;)

Check out my H-O-T Summer Flavours Board on Pinterest

SS12 Goes to New Lengths

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Dresses, skirts, tops and jackets explore new lengths for the Spring/ Summer collections. Here are a few favourites I’ve spotted so far…

Friend of Mine Mr Chow Kimono and Teen Spirit Dress

Friend of Mine Tarzan Silk Skirt Water Leopard

sass & bide Exit to Freedom dress

Lover® the Label dress

Therese Rawsthorne Biker Trench

Tallulah Castle in the Sky top from Suede Online

Have you spotted a favourite?

Turtle xox

Images sourced from the web

H-O-T Look: her name was glowla

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Her name was glowla, she was a glam girl! Thanks to Benefit, she was a H-O-T girl.
Sorry, getting carried away. Anyway, check out the super fab, limited edition her name was glowla makeup kit from Benefit. Which will have you going from bland to glam in moments. 
Create a luminous glow with coral-pink cheeks, lush black lashes and shimmering eyes… all topped off with a passionate pink pout.
At $69, it’s a steal, and perfect for slipping into your hand bag for the Spring Racing Carnival next week.
Turtle xox 

Note: Benefit is available at Myer

Images courtesy of Maxted Thomas PR

http://houseofturtle.com.au

H-O-T Shopping… For free! The Clothing Exchange

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Ever wondered how you can pick up some cool clothes without spending a dime? Well, now you can at The Clothing Exchange. 
This National initiative runs in five states and is a great way to update your wardrobe, save money and help the environment. 
All you have to do is grab your ticket and take up to six quality garments to exchange with other fashion enthusiasts. 
Be sure to check out their website for lots of great tips and info.
The Melbourne event is running tomorrow night (Monday 25 October). Perfect timing to top up your spring wardrobe for the warmer weather.
Grab your tickets online now, or sign up at their website for updates on future events.
Turtle xox 
Image from The Clothing Exchange website
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H-O-T Looks from the Caulfield Racing Carnival

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Neutrals and bold purples seem to be the look of the moment for the races this year if these pics from the Caulfield Racing Carnival are anything to go by… though there also seems to be some sensible dressing to suit the weather conditions on the day. These ladies have taken on the glam look with satin fabrics and tailored draping.

Boys… Suit up and have some fun!

Turtle xox

House of Turtle

Images courtesy of Style Counsel

http://houseofturtle.com.au

Winners! Chadstone Fashion Stakes Youthful Fashionistas

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 Top 3
Winner: Kelly Odell from Glenhaven, NSW

Despite precarious weather conditions last Saturday, 16 October, the Caulfield Cup led the racing carnival fashion stakes with the Chadstone Fashion Stakes Youthful Fashionistas competition.

This new addition to the fashion line up proved very popular with many great contenders. But, only one girl could win… And that was Kelly Odell from Glenhaven, NSW.

The first runner up was Ashlea Harvey from Marsden in QLD. Second runner up was Natalie Bikicki, from Macedon, VIC.

Well done girls!

Turtle xox

House of Turtle

Images courtesy of Style Counsel

http://houseofturtle.com.au

H-O-T Trends: L’Oreal Paris Spring Racing Looks

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Go to L’Oreal Paris Beauty Confidential to view these H-O-T Trends
Not sure what to do with your make up for the races this year? Or, how to make the most out of your outfit and hat/ fascinator? Then be sure to check out the L’Oreal Paris Spring Racing Carnival edition of Beauty Confidential which features H-O-T make up trends and how to guides from make up Director, Rae Morris.
I’m loving the ‘Soft and Sweet’ look for Oaks Day, and the ‘Sultry and Smokey’ look for Derby Day.
Be sure to also enter their fab competition to win a VIP race day for two!
Turtle xox 
http://houseofturtle.com.au

H-O-T News: Positive Posters 2010 finalists announced (#ptw)

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Hailey McKenzie, Australia
Jesse Mallon, Australia 
 Tim Swainson, Thailand 
(Couldn’t resist including this one based on my injuries this year!)
Carlo Mussett, Australia

Whilst reading my latest newsletter from Desktop mag, I came across the Positive Poster 2010 finalists. As you know, I’m a big fan on the promotion of positivity, so I am totally loving the concept behind this competition.

Basically, graphic designer Nick Hallam founded Positive Posters in 2009 with the aim to plaster prominent cities like Melbourne with positive messages. Soon the concept turned into a competition for graphic designers and artists, and is run annually between July and October.

Designers are given a brief which they need to respond to and finalists are then selected, and judged by an international panel of judges (including Melbourne’s very own David Pidgeon and Michaela Webb). They then run an exhibition for all to see and soak up that creativity and positivity. Winners will be announced 12 October 2010 at the exhibition held at No Vacancy Gallery.
The lucky winner then has 4000 copies of their poster plastered all over the streets of Melbourne. I’d love to get my hands on one of those!

This year’s brief is based on an interpretation of Benjamin Franklin’s famous glass half full quote, “I haven’t failed; I’ve had 10,000 ideas that didn’t work.”

Turtle xox

Information sources:
Change. Today. Now. 21 April 2010, Desktop
Positive Posters – the top 30! 24 September 2010, Desktop
Positive Posters

Selection of images sourced from Positive Posters website

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