zooey deschanel

 I love Zooey Deschanel, who doesn't?! She's such a cool free spirit and you just get that she lives by her own beliefs and standards. One of my favourite things about her is that she's one of those rare creatures that isn't defined by her age and you just don't think about it when you think of them. When people are so unique, who they are and what they represent are so much more important than their age or when they achieved something.  Love how free-spirited and ageless she is.

And that's how I want to be. Just myself and free. 

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inspiration walls

I'm slightly obsessed with inspiration lately, can you tell? I think it's the "late bloomer" in me, I want to explore so many things and all at once!

The first is a board of clippings, photos and other bits and bobs that are a bit more personal. I layered a pretty fabric over a corkboard so that it would have a nice start as it still has plenty of room for more pins. The second is a picture I bought off urban outfitters - I love that saying and reminds me that life is just that, an adventure, not just a goal. The third is just my calendar/plans/goals to keep me on track as most of my work is done solo/at home. And the last is a collection of my favourite pictures from the internet to inspire the creative girl inside me (and to aim to take good photos!). I'm not sure about the legalities on this one to be honest but I'm not selling them or claiming them as mine so hopefully it's okay. Most were found from pinterest and tumblr etc :) One of my favourite things about doing things like these is that it helps to start to hone your aesthetic but also free it at the same time, somehow.

I'm starting to love the space I live and work in, ahhh...

x, mai-anne

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autumn 2013 aspirations

While most of the world is about to do the spring clean, us down-underers are preparing for our version of the cold seasons. I'm excited for soft but deep hues in my makeup, with muted pastels, glowy skin, heavy neutral eyes and creamy blushers.  For clothing, I'm feelin' oversized jumpers, shirts, boyish shoes and more fitted trousers and of course my usual round of beanies and fun socks.

The Muses

Nars Luster  //  MAC Patina  //  Sheinside Jumper  // 100% Pure Lip and Cheek Tints  // Nars Sheer Glow  (finally have figured out my shade!)  // New Look Hearts Denim Shirt // Black Pants (lol)  //  Essie Winter 2011 Collection (they're 3 free now :D )  //  Chunky Boots from ebay

What are you looking forward to next season? :)

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2013: Aspirations in Pictures

*disclaimer: I take no credit for these pictures, all found on tumblr, pinterest etc. 

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a homey muse | Blogmas Post #18

i've been on a homey kick lately and can't wait to spend some time over new years to decorate, diy etc :)

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went to my first coldplay concert. amazing. loved the colour palette of the stage

this is handmade?! linkcan't wait to do this. found this amazing blog when I found this picture :)

why don't you ship this to aus urban outfitters?!

:)

Disclaimer: none of these pictures are mine, and are credited where I could (some pictures I've saved for awhile). Lots were also found on pinterest. I'm getting obsessed. 

What have you been musing lately? :)

mai-anne x

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