Hype Canary (by Jessica Stein)
a personal diary of wanderlust and
an overflowing wardrobe.
happiness!
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Please vote for Tuula as Newcomer of the Year in 2012 Bloglovin awards at http://bloglovin.com/awards Thank you!! <3 (Taken with instagram)
Starting to pack for NYC. Is there such a thing as too many knits? @AUSmywardrobe @ASOS (Taken with instagram)
Wearing: Asos dress and hat, Alexander Wang bag (borrowed from a friend), Tony Bianco boots and Michael Kors watch.
The most important thing about what you wear each day should be that it makes you happy. But upon wearing this dress recently, I have found that something as simple as bright yellow can make those around you significantly happier too. I had non stop greetings and smiles from strangers, commenting on the ‘ray of sunshine’ I was wearing. I’ve been hastily ticking off last minute errands and found this drop waist dress with raw edges has been my saviour for the last few days of unpredictable Sydney summer. I apologise in advance as every outfit post for the next few weeks might be my interpretation of a marshmallow of clothes to combat New York’s cold.
I am ecstatic to announce Tuula has been nominated for “Newcomer Of The Year” for Bloglovin’s 2012 awards. A huge THANK YOU to Bloglovin’ and every single one of my readers, who have helped me every step of the past year and more. I’m honoured to be the only Australian nominated amongst some of my favourite fashion identities from across the world. It has been a while since I started Tuula as a travel and outfit diary, and it is my readers that have had the most influence on where this blog has been, and where it could go next. I sincerely appreciate your votes and words of support… bring on NYC!
Vote for Tuula as “Newcomer of the Year” in the Bloglovin’ Awards each day here x
fashionexpress asked: I just wanted to ask how you actually started blogging and how you actually manage to pay for all the clothes you have and your travel fares :) because I'm in constant awe at all your photographs because of your amazing clothes and the places you go to! x
(This answer might take care of about half my inbox, ha ha!)
I first started blogging when I was travelling, as a travel diary of where i was going. When posting photos of myself I started getting enquiries as to where I purchased my clothes, which are mainly vintage I collect while travelling and mixed with Australian designer labels. I started answering questions and writing recommendations on where to shop around the world that I had been to, and how I would wear whatever I find. When I was at home I sold all of my clothes I had collected, and crazily enough it paid for my next trip overseas. (I think people assume I have a huge wardrobe- but I just have a high turn over in recycling and buying recycled clothes for cheaper) Personally, I would rather see the world than wear expensive clothes. Each piece I buy or wear on Tuula usually has a story from somewhere I’ve been!
When I got home I was invited to some labels press showings, events and Sydney Fashion Week. My readers and traffic continued to grow and I just cautiously approached to make my blog as my job, not hobby. Tumblr sent me to NYFW last September where I made a lot of contacts, and I am heading back there from this Saturday where who knows what will happen.
I hope that my readers can take from my blog that even if you are unsure of what you are doing, or where it will go, just have unwavering faith and commitment and something great will come in time. Doors will open and some will close, just enjoy and make the most of it all.
Xx
angels-in-st-tropez asked: shit you must have an amazing life, I love your clothes xo
I hope everyone can see behind the pretty clothes- and know that life is what you make it! X
Tuula - Bloglovin' Awards
If you have ever liked or enjoyed my blog Tuula- then please vote for it as ‘Newcomer of the Year’ in Bloglovin’s 2012 Awards. I can’t express how thankful I am. Every vote each day, kind word and reblog means the world to me.
Jess x
Wearing:
1/ Stylestalker dress 2/ Magdalena Valevska dress 3/ Magdalena Valevska dress, Sara Phillips jacket 4/ Arabella Ramsay top 5/ Stylestalker dress 6/ Sarah Phillips shirt, Magdalena Valevska skirt 7/ Magdalena Valevska jacket 8/ Sara Phillips dress
It is unbelievable the magic that can happen when dream team Zanita and Sue-Ann get together. These are some shots we took recently- I’m still amazed at their ability to morph me to seeming visually acceptable/normal within a few shorts snaps. Thank you ladies!
Photography by Zanita Whittington, Styling by Sue-Ann San
