FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS.

Sharing this photo shoot has been a long time coming. Way back at the end of December I was lucky enough to work with some AMAZINGLY talented people and do a photo shoot unlike anything I've done before. The reason for the delay is that is was accepted to be published on FASHIONISING which is really exciting. They went up today, and I couldn't wait to share them on the blog as well.

The concept behind the shoot was where fashion meets sport (a concept I am very familiar with see previous post hey there, sports fans) but in a more literal and sexy way.

Working with Dan Hilburn was a great experience. A photographer who really knows how to direct and make you really work to get the shots he wants. I will tell you jumping in a graceful and photogenic way is not the simplest task.

Hugh was our styling genius, with assistance from Danny (a good friend of mine). It was really nice to take a step back from everything, have my place in the team and let other people take control to bring the vision to life. Hugh has an edgy approach to fashion which I love and he really has a knack for making things just work. You'll see that for each look he managed to encapsulate one sport and then add touches of unexpected femininity.

Anyway, I shall not delay you any more. The images are way different to anything else that you've seen from me so far so I hope you like them!

Photographer: Dan Hilburn www.danhilburn.com

Fashion Director: Hugh William Stuart www.hughwilliamstewart.com

Hair & Make-up Artist: Frankie Piper

Photography Assistant: Jonathan Wray

Wardrobe Styling: Daniel Menzies

Look 1: Vintage top, ASOS skirt

Look 2: Vintage Swimsuit, ASOS skirt (worn as cape), Vintage belt & boots

Look 3: Vintage black jumpsuit, Celine inspired With Love Kirsten necklace

Look 4: Sportsgirl shorts, Urban Outfitters lace bralet

Look 5: Shakuhachi bikinis, Sportsgirl Bomber vest, Vintage shorts, ASOS earrings, Sportsgirl heels

Look 6: Vintage shirt, Sass & Bide skirt, ASOS flatform sneakers, Sportsgirl earrings

TAKE TO THE WATER.

Bikini by SHAKUHACHI

SO LATELY HERE AND THERE I'VE MENTIONED SOMETHING ABOUT MY 'NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS'. BUT TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH I'VE NEVER REALLY BEEN THE TYPE. SO INSTEAD THIS YEAR I'VE DECIDED SET CHALLENGES FOR MYSELF THAT ARE MORE A LITTLE TO DO WITH RELATIVELY SHORT-TERM GOALS, BUT ALOT MORE TO DO WITH LIFESTYLE CHANGES. ALLOW ME TO ELABORATE...

SHORT-TERM GOAL: BE A BETTER BLOGGER- MY AIM IS TO FOCUS ON CHALLENGING MYSELF CREATIVELY TO BRING MORE BLOG POSTS TO LIFE AND TAKE PART IN MORE COLLABORATIVE PHOTOSHOOTS.

LIFESTYLE CHANGE: EAT & LIVE CLEAN & GREEN! INSPIRED BY BEAUTY'S SUCH AS ABIGAIL O'NEILL (SEE PREVIOUS POST) AND OTHERS LIKE LONI JANE. I'M EMBARKING ON A RAW DIET. BUT MOSTLY AFTER MY CRAZY YEAR LAST YEAR, I THINK THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO TAKE A LITTLE MORE TIME TO LOOK AFTER MYSELF. EXERCISE, READ, YOGA, PLAY MUSIC AND ALL THAT JAZZ.

FINALLY THE ESSENCE OF THIS POST IS TO LEARN TO SURF!

 I'VE "SURFED" HERE AND THERE OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS, BUT WITH MY FINACE BEING AN ABSOLUTE BEACH BUM (A SOON-TO-BE-DOCTOR BEACH BUM) ITS PRETTY IMPORTANT THAT I FINALLY HAVE A PROPER GO AT IT.   ALSO WITH HIS NEW PLACE MINUTES FROM BEAUTIFUL PORT MACQUARIE BEACHES, I CAN GUARANTEE THERE WILL BE ALOT OF WEEKEND GETAWAYS.

SO HERE'S TO THE NEW YEAR, EVEN IF IT IS MID-FEBRUARY, AND WHAT CHALLENGES IT WILL BRING. 

RAW CHOCOLATE VALENTINES LOVE.

Valentines Day. A day for love, chocolate, flowers and all that mushy stuff. So even though this was my first Valentines Day as an engaged women, I decided to spend the day catching up with my crazy beautiful friend, and author of Model Chocolate, Abigail O'neill. I've known her for years, but being 9 hrs apart and both being crazy busy all the time makes it finding time to catch up is difficult.

Abi has always been such an inspiration to me. Not only did she succeed in modelling after having 3 beautiful children, but is now on a mission to share the RAW CACAO LOVE with the rest of the world. She is one of the happiest people I know and has the most amazing talent for creating delicious, healthy food. So making a visit was high on my priority list before I rushed off back to Sydney, to share some laughs and pick up some tips to kickstart my new years/life resolution to eat clean, green and raw.

If you haven't already bought her E-Book you really won't regret it. Not only is it full of amazing, nutritious recipes but inspiring high fashion photographs that are an absolute visual delight.I've got it and I'm hanging out for the hard copy due out this year!

Anyway here is some snapshots of my Valentines Day date with Abi (and my fiancé) at her amazing home where we ate Abi's amazing Salted Caramel covered in delicious raw chocolate (and I danced with her adorably affectionate dog Scruff).

For more information on Abi's book and some free recipes check out her website :

http://abigailoneill.net

WARDROBE FOR SALE

So its that time of year, when I'm moving house and its time to clean out my wardrobe and part with some of my much loved (yet hardly worn...) clothes. So I decided to make it a little more fun and do a photo shoot.

1. Vintage blue shift dress, fits size 6-10   -  SOLD

2. Billabong cropped black denim jacket size 10, fits 6-10    -   $15

3. Minkpink check jacket (worn underneath) size 10, fits 6-10    -  $15

4. Vintage Sportsgirl stretch black maxi size M, best fit 8-12   - SOLD

5. Vintage black stretch high-neck, low-back 'wiggle dress' size 8, fits 6-10   -  SOLD

6. Vintage embroidered baby blue dress with scalloped hem size 8, best fit 6-8  - $25

7. Vintage metallic green/gold rose print dress size 10, best fit 8-10  - $25

Same Billabong denim jacket pictured above  - $15

8. Vintage navy blue polka dot wrap dress size 12, fits 6-12  - $25

9. Vintage black velvet off the shoulder dress size 12, best fit 10-12   -  $25

10. Artistic print asymmetrical hem dress size 10, best fit 8-10  - $20

11. Metallic purple frill sleeve shift dress with pockets, fit 6-10   - $20

12. Garfunkle lace fitted dress size 8, fit 6-10  - $20

13. Vintage toffee coloured high neck dress with subtle shimmer, fit 6-10   -  SOLD

14. Vintage grey shift dress, fits 6-10   - $25

15. Vintage 'CUE DESIGN' red jacket with gold bow buttons size 10, fit 6-10  - $25

16. Vintage navy blue floral 100% rayon festival dress, fit 6-10   - SOLD

17. Bright blue turtle neck sweater size S, fits 6-10  - $10

18. Vintage brown leafy floral print shift dress with keyhole size 10, fit 6-10  - $20

19. Vintage floral button collarless blouse, fit 6-10  - $20

20. Near new thrifted dusty pink faux leather skirt size 8, best fit 8-10  - $10

21. Vintage grey striped long sleeve top size M, fits 6-10  - $10

22. Vintage baby blue A-line skirt size 10, best fit 8-10  - $25

23. Vintage 'Jeanswest' black velvet blazer size 8, fits 6-8  - $10

24. Vintage remade orange t-shirt, fits 6-10  - $10

25. Vintage stripe denim skirt size 6, fit 6-8  - $10

26. Vintage semi-cropped check bustier top size 12, fit 8-12  - $15

27. Vintage crop orange jacket size 14, fits 6-14  - $25

28. Vintage 'ESPIRIT' denim cut offs size 10, fit 8-10  - $5

 A lot of the garments are incredible vintage finds and an amazing one-of-a-kind piece to add into your wardrobe. Let me know if you want anymore pictures of the clothes e.g. close ups of the fabric or anymore information.

Postage will be:

 $10 within Australia

$20 International

(depending on number of garments purchased)

All sales will be final. No returns

More clothes to come!

Contact me at k.sparke@hotmail.com

Thanks xx

Accessories not for sale:

Sportsgirl sunglasses

Michael Kors Watch

Chase Dakota 'Palm Springs Holiday' Choker 

Topshop boots

Sportsgirl Cap