what katie ate....

Food and photography - two of my favourite things! So when I stumbled across this beautiful blog my eyes immediately lit up. Katie Quinn Davies, originally from Ireland, is a freelance photographer based in Sydney. Her love of photography and food is evident in her images, which also show her expert eye for detail. Her style is "rustic" and the simplicity of her photographs allow the intricate nature of her subjects to emerge effortlessly.

I know I have a thing about food, but seriously, her food photography is stunning, showcasing her talents as a cook and a photographer and depicting food in a way the screams comfort and warmth. There is a homely feeling to her photographs and a familiarity - in the sense that what she is photographing is achievable. The texture and colour of each image invades your eyes and brings the food to life, so much so you can almost smell it. What Katie Ate, and internationally recognised blog is definitely worth a browse if you enjoy food or photography - one word of warning - don't view if your hungry!!

[photographs from whatkatieate.blogspot.com]

bedtime listening

I had 3 days off so today was always going to be a struggle. After one long, hectic and stressful day, I couldn't think of anything softer on the ears than this.

planning for Spring

While winter has hit Cyprus in the last few days, I have turned my attention to spring in an effort to get me through the next few months of doom and gloom. And im hoping and praying a little H&M pops up in Nicosia before Spring because I struggling without my weekly fix of affordable fashion. And when I saw these pictures of the Spring/Summer collection for 2012 on Fashionologie, my pining for warm, spring weather heightened.

The collection is beautiful; with an emphasis on simple and structured silhouettes and a fresh colour palette of whites and beige with pops of bright orange, lime green and violet adding zest to the collection.

Now, time to plan a trip home to London to stock up on H&M garments.

[pictures from H&M Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook - from Fashionologie]

i heart florence

Florence Welch is one unstoppable women with one seriously astounding voice. As i've mentioned before since moving to Cyprus im one [sometimes two] steps behind UK related goings on; but it was only recently I heard a new gem of a song from Florence and the Machine, whilst listening to Radio 1. Obviously, it is another amazing offering from this modern mistress of music, which has been on repeat on my laptop ever since I discovered it.

it runs in the family

The Moss family is luckier than most when it comes to looks. The fresh faced half-sister of Kate Moss has recently emerged on the modeling scene and stolen the show with her pure skin and shiny locks. From the looks of her first modelling pictures, she will be standing on her own two fashion feet with no assistance from her big sister. But i'm sure having guidance from an industry expert wont hurt!

[photographs from fashionising.com]