Showing posts with label Victoria. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Victoria. Show all posts

8.1.12

Melbourne Street Style

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Jess & Bridget, Degraves Street

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Lily, Manchester Press

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Manda, Bourke Street

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Jack, Opposite Flinders Street Station

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Danielle, Degraves Street

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Sophie, Flinders Lane

When it comes to Australia Street Style, most people would think of Sydney, as a place to see and be seen, as it is to the fashion scene in Australia, pretty much like what New York City is to the US, and London is to the UK; well, you get my picture. However, being the second largest city in Australia, Melbourne has a lot to offer too. Collectively, Melbournians are a well dressed lot, and though they emulate a casual cool vibe as a whole, their individuality definitely shines through. You can see individuals putting a unique stamp on their outfit; either from their hair, to their make up, accessories, clothes or shoes. And definitely, their tattoos. I have to mention the tattoos. Melbourne is a great place to take street style photography as you get inspired all the time, and it helps a lot that the people are friendly and open with getting their pictures taken. With the gorgeous scenery, great cafes, shopping, and then this, it's definitely a must, to go back to the city! xx

4.1.12

Of good cafes, and good company.

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Long, long, long awaited Melbourne post; it is definitely a city which I would love to go back to.

1. First meal in Melbourne, we had really good, beef Pho at Chinatown
2. One of the best, Soy Chai I've had, so much so that my friend, Kim, is now a convert. If you're in Melbourne, do head down to The Journal @ 253 Flinders Lane 
3. The start of a 5/6 hours drive to the Great Ocean Road, to see the 12, now 11, Apostles
4. The gorgeous view of the cotton clouds and the horizon, where the sky meets the ocean is something which I'd never forget;
5. A little rest stop at the Devil's Elbow; definitely cool to be able to chat with a burly Harley rider.
6. I think everyone in the car heaved a sigh of a relieve when we finally, saw the Apostles. Still, the view, is definitely worth it. (But would I do the road trip again? Probably not.)
7. What's better than a red velvet/salted caramel/carrot cake cupcakes? MINI-sized ones, apparently!
8. Inspirational quotes stuck on bright yellow potted plants, sitting side, by side, outside the cafe? This is a preview of what is to come inside the cafe. If you happen to be in the area, Manchester Press is definitely a great place to pop by and have a chat with your friends. Quirky interiors with an equally charming set of staff, what's to hate about this place? You can find them at: 8 Rankins Lane
9. But the walls along Hosier Lane are sprayed with graffiti and street art; Some of them are just artists' signatures, some have got political meanings; and some (which are my favourites), have got a deeper meaning to them.
Sprayed beneath a piece of work; it says,
Even though I appear ugly and misunderstood, I'm treasurable to those that allow me to hang around 
And my favourite,
When we get old, we'd know everything too
10. Our last day in Melbourne should end off with a hearty breakfast, of course, no less. Headed to one of my favourite haunts in the city, Degraves Street, to have a good meal of Smoked Salmon w/ Poached Eggs on Toast. The alley is lined with cafes serving good food and coffee, and as you can imagine, it is a fantastic place to people watch. 

As you can imagine, Melbourne is a great place to take street style photography, and I have some, lined up for the next post! Won't be long, I promise! xx