//USE THE FORCE

Little things that make my day is when the geeky, nerdy aspects of the sci-fi world intergrates with my own. We were travelling along in Melbourne cenral one afternoon and I my eye picked up this interesting creature. 

At first I thought it may have been a monkey backpack, but it was the infamous Yoda, seemingly strapped to the back of this young man.

Sadly, the best pictures I could get were these ones as I franticlly tried to take some shots as Yoda travelled down the escalator. 

Some people think the Bag pack is a bit weird.. (I haven't even stopped to ponder where and how the bag would unzip. would the opening be his mouth or head?) But I personally find it quite amusing and quirky.

I want one. 

Also, thanks so much for all the encouragement, especially with Mali guys! Who is delightfully enjoying her new home in the queen vic market.

As always, more photos coming soon of Mal in the City! 

Yeah, my dear friend Stefan showed me this image, I can't ge enough of it. 

It's just too funny! 

Enjoy 

and may the force be with you!

-keep smiling-

v&v

//MALI in the CITY

 Hello lovely friends. I've had so many people come up and ask me about Mali and the whole process and what it's about. Which is GREAT and really really exciting. Basically, the zoo is turning 150 years old and to celebrate, the zoo in colaboration with 50 artists have installed 50 life sized (baby sized) elephants around the city in specific places as an act of public art and to ad some colour and awareness in the city. 

These elephants will be on display until the end of the month, where they will then be auctioned off, in order to raise funds for the zoo and it's conservation work. 

As our elephant is sponsored by the Queen Victoria Market, our 'Pink Elephant' is residing at the front of the food court in the Market. We're hoping as a family to visit Mali on Sunday, to take some pictures and to see her interacting with fellow Melbournians. 

Within all the hype of painted elephants appearing around the city, thought it would be nice to provide you guys with some more 'behind the scenes' shots. Of our dear friends, Emily, Thu, Emerald and Meiling helping out to make Vess' design into a reality. 

I sort of feel a bit like Andy Warhol's factory workers. 

Making a genuis' dream into reality.

More pictures (depending on my internet) will be up soon of other elephants and the Mali in the City launch night which was held at the zoo. 

Hope you guys enjoyed the pics!

-keep inspired-

v&v

//LADY IN RED

Hello dear friends!

Well, my lovely sister in Red, has come back from her amazing trip in Italy, slightly more tan, very much inspired and with a ton of vintage dresses! 

The first night she came back she spent nearly 2 hours talking through each piece, detailing the story behind each one. She went through; which market she bought it at, which lovely Italian individual sold it to her and how much she bought it for ("these dresses were 5 Euro!"). What I loved most about each of the vintage pieces she brought back, was their quality, their textures and their durability. 

This beautiful red dress was bought from a vintage shop which she happened to stumble across with a friend. The colour is so rich with warmth and the cutting, especially around the sleeves and bodice, is simply beautiful. 

Can't wait to show you more of the lovely vintage finds from; Paris, Italy, etc. and some of her beautiful photos. (Seriously, I think if you take a picture ANYWHERE in Italy, you'll have an instant stockphoto). Still thinking of the best way of presenting th dresses (possible photo shoot?) but will keep you guys updated!

Thanks again for following and supporting big picture stuff! 

Your encouragement is amazing!

P.S, I didn't manage to think or come up with a response to the Streets advertising. :( Maybe I still have time...we'll see! 

Melbourne weather, is a bit drab and rainy at the moment, so, stay warm, dry and waterproof your shoes (speaking from experience, wet socks, not the best)!

-keep stylish-

v&v