so i’ve been checking out australia’s fashion week photos, [which has proven to be a surprisingly difficult task - apparently my computer and vogue australia's website don't enjoy each other's company]. it’s definitely different from fashion on this half of the globe. there is a lot more playfulness in australian fashion. it seems to lack that uptight pretension you can easily spot in a lot of fashion from america and europe. i was especially glad to come upon ginger & smart while browsing, so i looked them up and was pleased to find that i liked their old stuff even better. [they even managed to make a maxi-dress that i don't despise!] definitely an inspiration for summer dressing.

[can't say i dig the obnoxious fringey stuff though...]

spring/summer 2008:

spring/summer 2007:

spring/summer 2006: