I buy magazines and don't ever get time to read them. I won't go shopping for ages in a bid to save money, then one day i'll just go crazy and spend thousands at a time.

I'm a hopeless cook... I never really watch TV - there's too much else to do!

I've played the piano my whole life but kind of stopped lately, so I'm missing it.

I love travel - especially Europe - but go on crazy spending sprees whenever I do.

I'm one of the Fashionising team so ask me questions if you get stuck. I'm always happy to meet new people.

Tania's Activity

Today

Tania wrote Daily discovery: space-age shoe heaven

If I were a futuristic space Goddess with a rocket ship and a laser gun, these would be my first choice for footwear. Then again you don't really need to visit space to be a modern day Barbarella. I can think of plenty of (more justifiable) reasons to add these Jerome C Rousseau heels to my shoe collection... Like the fact that silver is so perfect with white tights as well as black, or because their design is, quite frankly, beautiful.

Larger image after the jump.

Futuristic silver heels

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Tania wrote Kaja Sokola: beauty and depth

This may be something I've mentioned before, especially with regards to Billy Kidd's photography, but it's worth reiterating. With minimal styling - in this case a simple black lace bra and some thigh high socks - absence of colour and no-fuss backdrops, it's up to the photographer and the model to create all the depth and engagement in a shoot. Kaja Sokola brings the poses and emotion in this one that perfectly compliment the striking photography.

Kaja Sokola by Billy Kidd

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Tania wrote Effortless evening dressing: Angelina Jolie

Can anyone else pull off a thigh high dress slit with the effortlessness of Angelina Jolie?

Angelina Jolie: Salt premiere, Tokyo - July 27, 2010

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Tania wrote Mona Johannesson: soft retro styling

An exercise in retro ladylike glamour, with '60s full skirts and adorable soft styling, this pictorial from Elle Sweden has us smitten. Note how well an understated knit and slouched down pair of socks in heels can tone down an otherwise glamorously vintage look.

Mona Johannesson: Elle Sweden, August 2010

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Yesterday

Tania wrote Forever New welcomes Summer

Forever New's philosophy is in bringing out the feminine girly-girl who (supposedly) resides inside every one of us; and at last night's launch of the retailer's new collection, that philosophy shone through like a supernova in a pitch black sky. In sticking to their signature style the brand keeps its following frilled, flowered, and above all faithful. That much was clear from the crowd in attendance: not since it's early days would the grand ballroom at the historic Rippon Lea Estate have housed so many blonde curls and ruffled gowns (though undoubtedly now with shorter hemlines).

With her pumpkin pie sweetness and crystal clear voice, popstar Delta Goodrem turned out to be a well chosen poster girl for the collection, performing a couple of numbers on a white baby grand while wearing a floor-length strapless gown from the collection. The parade that followed was not short on outfits, giving us everything from casual maxi-dresses and denim pieces through to garden party frocks and cocktail numbers.

Forever New Summer 2010 Australian Collections Launch
On the runway at Forever New's Summer 2010 launch

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Tania commented on Vintage Inspiration: intergalactic goddess
Pre-photoshop days... :) I find it a bit refreshing to see imperfections.

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@SMcC Hello lovely!! :) It has been forever, hasn't it... Hope you're well. What are you up to now a days? Yes I still love my Chanel nail polish, I will never forget you for sending it to me!! x

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No worries Sabu, glad you like the article :) Love lace also - it's not always for me, but if you find the right piece it can be so versatile.

x

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Tania wrote Fashgasm 29.7.2010

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Karlie Kloss: Dior Fall 2010 Ad Campaign
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Tania wrote Cropped and cuffed

When it comes to festival fashion, what could be better than a peep of toned midriff above some relaxed, cuffed shorts?

The addition of some winged shoes, of course.

Festival chic exposed midriff

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Tania wrote Lace dress / lace skirt: women's trend

A trend round-up to inspire you for late-Summer 2010, but also a trend that you'd be amiss not to carry in to Autumn / Fall 2010 / 2011: lace dresses and lace skirts.

Right now you're thinking that this is nothing new. And you're right; it's an extension of the sheer trend that's has, for some time, firmly cemented itself as its own, independent trend. So what follows is, instead, more about how to wear the trend now, and how to set yourself apart from the masses - so that you can bring it forwards and into a new league.

natasha poly lace dress

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28.07

Tania wrote Beautiful complexity

As 2010 hair trends, braids and plaits can be worn in a variety of ways. But if you want to really get creative, this is one style to try. Notice the way the braid intertwines and curtails into a natural, unbinded ending; to achieve this you must start out with some wave or curl already in the hair.

braided hair street style

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Tania wrote Elsa Hosk: sexy safari

A fusion of military and safari influences, capped off by a sultry pair of over the knee boots; the thing that's most grabbing about this particular shot, though, is the vintage feel of it. The safari theme harks back somewhat to Veruschka's safari shot in YSL.

Elsa Hosk: Marie Claire UK August 2010

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Tania wrote Frivolity & fun for Mulberry

Indulging in cake, jumping on beds, having pillow fights and all the while clutching some of Mulberry's latest luxury handbags. A day in the life of models Abbey Lee Kershaw and Hanne Gaby Odiele must be oh so tough.

Abbey Lee Kershaw: Mulberry Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

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Tania wrote A thematic trip through Dolce & Gabbana

Less of a look book and more of a thematic expedition, Dolce & Gabanna mark their Fall 2010 collection with this series of images taken against a backdrop of dramatic red velvet.

Try to restrain your attention under the ambush of bright jewel-toned leopard prints and winsome floral garlands; before the look book transitions to elegant sheath dresses, then onto prim female dandy looks (still with the leopard theme carrying through) - occasionally detouring into a spot of velvet. Last stop: '30s inspired ballerina gowns and fishtail dresses that wouldn't look out of place on a Dior runway.

Vlada, Olga, Zuzzana & Kamila: Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 Lookbook

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Tania wrote Alyce Crawford: actively charming

If you're expecting the sporty fashion trend to dwindle and peter out, then you'd be right - but not just yet. Spring 2010 is the perfect time to indulge in the comfort and creativity of sporty fabrics and cuts made high-fashion. Here's another shoot with some sporty style inspiration, featuring model Alyce Crawford.

Alyce Crawford by Zanita Whittington

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27.07

Tania wrote Vintage inspiration: bicycle chic

We've posted numerous times about the bicycle as a fashion accessory. Here's a gorgeous vintage shot of a girl on a bike wearing high-waisted shorts and a white summer shirt. Love the simplicity of her outfit, and the fact that - even in black and white - you can see she's matched up with lipstick and nail polish.

Vintage fashion bicycle

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Tania wrote 60s dress / full skirt: women's trend

It's no great accident that the popularity of Mad Men has coincided with a resurgence in early '60s fashion. A sartorial inspiration to men and women alike, we've seen an avalanche of elements from the era spill over into fashion's impressionable mind; and the bulk of the torrent is yet to come.

So say bonjour to fuller figures and longer hemlines as the skirt and dress silhouettes of the late '50s / early '60s swing their way back onto the scene as a 2010 / 2011 fashion trend.

60s full skirt
Full '60s dress at Louis Vuitton A/W 2010

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Fashion Picture Entries

Angelina Jolie: Salt premiere, Tokyo - July 27, 2010
Angelina Jolie: Salt premiere, Tokyo - July 27, 2010
Lead the floor: Viktor Vauthier (NSFW)
Lead the floor: Viktor Vauthier (NSFW)
Ladylike dressing: a blast from the past
Ladylike dressing: a blast from the past
Panache Swimwear: 2010 Cruise collection look book
Panache Swimwear: 2010 Cruise collection look book
Handsom Spring / Summer 2011 Lookbook
Handsom Spring / Summer 2011 Lookbook
La Fille d'O lingerie shoot by Cameron Smith (NSFW)
La Fille d'O lingerie shoot by Cameron Smith (NSFW)
Mona Johannesson: Elle Sweden, August 2010
Mona Johannesson: Elle Sweden, August 2010
Siri Tollerod: Vogue Paris, August 2010
Siri Tollerod: Vogue Paris, August 2010

My Style

I love all different styles and work them in with my moods and the occasion. I love designer, but also picking up vintage finds. I don't like wearing my favourite clothes to work because then I think of them as "work" clothes and it kinda ruins them for me.

I have an obsession with antique and vintage jewellery... I much prefer the character, charm and quality of something old and well crafted. I have heaps of pairs of boots - flat ones, heeled ones, cowboy boots, knee-high boots, leather ones, suede ones... for some reason I can't get enough pairs!

Favourite Labels

Paul Smith Women, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Aquascutum, Tom Ford... many others!

Best Feature

My female logic ;)

Interests

Shopping, Socialising, Horse Riding, Travelling, Reading, Movies, Playing Piano, Going Out, Fashion (obviously...)

Hates

Lack of etiquette. When political correctness goes mad.

Music

I'm not tied to genres.
I love: pretty melodies
well constructed harmonies
interrupted cadences
music that's a bit raw
interesting lyrics
sexy beats
music that makes me feel like all of a sudden I can breathe

I don't like:
overly soppy ballads
cliche lyrics
lazy 'filler' songs on albums
house music (generally speaking)
remakes and covers that are worse than the original

Movies

A few random favourites: Blade Runner, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade, The Usual Suspects, The Sting, anything by Tim Burton, Chinatown, Bond movies (Roger Moore is my Bond), Hitchcock films. Many, many more.

Television

House.

Reading

Too many books to list, but I particularly love classics. Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, H.G Wells...
I'm a big Poe fan - I love that you can read short stories over and over again and not get tired of them. I love stories that are a bit dark.
I'm a closet Philip K Dick fan (or not so closet, anymore.)
For magazines I love Tatler & Vogue UK.

Smoking

Don't Smoke

Drinking

Drink Socially

Ideal Night Out

Anything where I can dress for the occasion - I love dressing for a black tie event as much as for dinner or a movie.

Partied & Dined With

I've met the Queen, Prince Phillip, Edward and Charles. I'm collecting royalty.

Want To Party & Dine With

Not sure right now... Please stay tuned.
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Ms Sabu Mdee wrote (31.12):
omg id just been talking about how im SO IN LOVE with white lace nowadays and then this article just had to come along!!!total fashion inspiration tania!thanks!!
...xo
S.Mc.C. wrote (31.12):
@tania ...it's been a hundred years and a world away...I hope you still love or used up all your nail polish! I just read an article on NYMag.com and Fashionising was linked! Exciting.
Daniel wrote (31.12):
@isabelleh Speak to @Tania for editorial contributions :)
Cassandra Luna wrote (31.12):
:D HELLO!! :D nice to meet you, my name is Cassandra Luna
I'm a model & photographer
im 17years old! :)
hope to hear from you too! :)
jean wrote (31.12):
Belated Birthday wishes Tania!
M.Bukhari wrote (31.12):
:) I don't think there is any outfit that doesn't look good on you !
nathan_j wrote (31.12):
Looks like you've just had a b'day Tania (although it's hard to tell as all the dates are showing as December 1969?) Happy birthday none the less. Hope you partied like it was 1969...
Chester wrote (31.12):
Happy Birthday Tania! =)
Allan wrote (31.12):
@tania Listen to this, here are the lyrics:

Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Tania!
Happy Birthday to you!
Daniel wrote (31.12):
Happy birthday lovely lady :)

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