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Five Minutes With: Oracle Fox

If we were to choose a phrase to describe our current blogger crush Mandy, the words ‘weekend’ and ‘luxe’ would find a comfortable embrace.

Her blog, Oracle Fox, is a destination for whimsical thoughts on personal style as well as a showcase for her intricate artwork.

We caught up with Mandy to chat about her style inspirations and our mutual love affair with Abbey Lee Kershaw.

How would you describe your personal style?

Hmm, this is kind of a hard one. I’d probably say it’s a mix of rock & bohemian with a contemporary edge.

What do you love most about blogging?

The thing I love most about blogging is the way you can express yourself on a global platform. You can share with a greater audience and connect with people from all corners of the globe who you would never get a chance to interact with, as well as pour out all your inspirations into one contained space.

Which trend has you knees?

At the moment I’m really feeling the whole sheer thing, I love sheer maxi skirts, sheer button up tops.. anything sheer!

Whose wardrobe would you raid if you had the chance?

Well this would be a combination of my favourite people… Stylist/Designer Pip Edwards for her playful experimentation with layering and colour.  Abbey Lee Kershaw for her amazing wardrobe of Australian designer pieces and Emmanuelle Alt because she is always dress impeccably in that editorial rock chick style.

Label We Love: UNEARTHEN

Designer Gia Bahm takes her time to harmonise the history and opposing forces that define her cult jewellery line UNEARTHEN, considering the distinct powers and potential in each of her crystal creations.

UNEARTHEN’s signature Quartz Pendants centre around a stark and potent union between the bullet and the crystal. A bullet casing binds a single crystal, each with its own character.

The iced lilac Medium Amethyst Quartz Pendant represents a new beginning whilst fiery-hued Medium Citrine Quartz Pendant represents the eternal fortress, giving strength to the wearer.

Medium Amethyst Quartz Pendant, $395.

Add an edge to your ring collection and opt for one of the delicate Quartz Prism Rings. Designed to fit snuggly between fingers, each Prism Ring offers a unique alternative to a cocktail ring.

Following on from our fascination with rough-cut crystal embellishment, UNEARTHEN’s new Pyramid Quartz Crystal Watches offer an innovative take on the trend; constructed using vintage watch faces, no two styles are identical.

Small Gold Pyramid Quartz Crystal Watch, $450.

Shop UNEARTHEN at FrockShop.com.

5 Minutes With: Karla Spetic

Karla Spetic’s SS10-11 collection, ‘Centre’, highlights the juxtaposition between two opposite cultures.

Spetic, an immigrant herself, was drawn to the vulnerability and innocence of the indigenous Australian people when faced with a new world mentality of Western culture and has fused masculine silhouettes with soft, fluid shapes.

Featuring prints of the raw Australian outback and referencing hues of desert pink and sky blue, the collection hints at lazy days lost to a carefree road trip through the Australian desert.

We caught up with Spetic to chat about her collection, her wardrobe and her idea of relaxation.

What is your go-to weekend outfit?

I like to be comfortable on the weekend so I would pick the windmill print leggings with an oversized cotton tshirt paired with Ayers desert boots.

Karla Spetic Ayers Desert Boots, $470

What is currently on high rotation in your wardrobe?

My favourites would have to be my Ayers Desert Boots and my polka dotted Tribe Blazer.

Karla Spetic Tribe Blazer, $1,100.

What is your dream holiday destination within Australia?

I love it when I can I escape to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and stay at my mum’s house. It’s a nice contrast to Sydney’s fast paced lifestyle and it’s so  relaxing. The beaches are never-ending and wild, and it is always so sunny.

What are your road trip essentials?

Water, sunscreen and good company.

Shop Karla Spetic at FrockShop.com.