FASHION WANTS: NIKE X LIBERTY

Wishing we were in London for the new launch!

For Spring/Summer 2014, Nike and Liberty have once again collaborated to create an on-trend collection for summer.

The new collection sees some of Nike’s most celebrated footwear and apparel styles transformed with an array of timeless Liberty London floral prints.

Anoosha, a 1930’s print featuring blossom and bell flowers; Lora a print based on a 1970s version of William Morris’ ‘Willow’ pattern; and Crown a design based on various paisley block prints from Liberty’s Merton print works from the late 19th to early 20thCentury adorn the Air Max 1, Air Max 90, Roshe Run. For the first time, vintage running favourite the Internationalist receives a Liberty makeover as do basketball classics, the Blazer and the Dunk Sky Hi.

Check them out here.

INSTAGRAM WE LOVE: MIJA MIJA

My mate referred me to this instagram by way of tag. Mija Mija is where all my fashion dreams come true. Staples that consist of denim cut offs, denim boyfriend jeans, breton striped tops, white shirts and sneakers. Black, white, grey, and denim blue are normally the clothing colour tones of choice.
It's like a reflection of wardrobe but heaps cooler of course. Get on it kids follow Mija on instagram (@mija_mija) and her cool blog (http://mija.creatorsofdesire.com/)

"People describe me as an easy- going bavarian girl. I love life in my "Bavarian-California" as I prefer to describe my geographical position in the center of Munich. If it`s through roadtrips in our Muscle-Car exploring the beauty of the region in the summer - pulling out my longboard here and there or enjoying deep powder rides in the near by alps on my snowboard during the winter. My style appears bright, calm with a focus on details that shout out loud. Let`s see where the future will take me."

FASHION STAPLES

1. Black Jeans 2. Brogues 3. Leather Jacket 4. Black Skirt 5. Basic T-shirt 6. Desert Boots 7. Khaki Anorak

Can you guess which clothes are Mary's and which clothes are Maria's? Repeat offenders in our wardrobes, the staples that we keep going back to during Sydney's winter. Which might I add, winter time is insane sunny days at 18-20 degrees. Winning!

WE LOVE BROGUES!

Here at TCC we love Brogues- wingtip leather/suede goodness. Maybe it's reminiscent of 1920s dapper mens footwear and because the TCC girls tend to dress like boys. And lets not forget they are extremely comfortable. I like how this style of shoe is more available to women these days- I remember 8 years ago standing in front of mens footwear storefront windows, and cursing the gods as to why I wasn't a women's size 10 to at least fit a mens size 9. The good thing about these bad boys is they pretty much go with anything and transforms everyday outfits to the semi-formal league- and gives you street cred too, well I like to think so anyway.

If you're wondering what brand of shoes I am wearing, here you go: 1) Zomp 2)  I love Billy 3) Topshop 4) Topshop 5) ASOS

FASHION WANTS

WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG?

FASHION WANTS

THE GREAT GATSBY: FASHION INSPIRATION

THE GREAT GATSBY: FASHION INSPIRATION

Hair Inspiration

I am absolutely loving Catherine McNeil's and Daria Werbowy's haircut. It makes me want to chop off my locks.

Image source: CM: Cue and Vogue Oz. 

DW: Vogue Paris and H&m

Creative Collaboration Photo Shoot Part 2

Part 2 of a fun collab photoshoot with hot pin-up-girl models, talented hair and make-up artists, beautiful pendants and sexy aprons! 

x

Mary

Credits:

Model: Eleanour Butcher

Make Up Artist: Margaret Albia

Cosmetics used: www.createcosmetics.com.au

Hair Stylist: Maricel DionosioAprons: Leila Marx www.leilamarx.com.au

Photographers: Mary Cruz www.maryrizzacruz.com & Maria Cruz www.photosbymariacruz.tumblr.com

Gaffa Jewellery Making Course

The Cruz Collective decided to do a Jewellery Making Course at The Gaffa Gallery with Jewellery Tutor, Alida Cappalletta. First full day of class - Russian Rings! 

Fashion - Jewellery

Beautiful pendants to add you our collection!

The Trench

Winter warmers!!! Get rugged up during this winter!

Cara Delevigne

Images via BLUMARINE F/W 2012 VIA VOGUE.COM

I heart Cara Delevigne, and this collection reminds me of mermaids and the Aussie September Vogue editorial with Abbey-Lee Kershaw and Catherine McNeil by Greg Kadel.

Isabel Marant Sneakers

Being a sneaker freaker and all round Nike Dunk girl, fashion has somewhat come full circle for me. It seems that Isabel Marant has given sneakers a new lease on life and fashionista's sneaker street cred with her shoes' in built wedges. Wedges in sneakers, I'm perplexed and partial to the idea. But I must say the Marant kicks do look rad.

x Maria

Collage by me 

Sneaker Image source: http://www.polyvore.com/

Ebay Love: One of My Kind Shop

OK, it's official. I'm addicted to ebay. I bought my first ever purchase last week, a lace Victorian number. Think Picnic at Hanging Rock. One of the reason's why I bought the dress was it reminded me of my Mum's wedding dress, which I unsuccessfully tried to track down. And because it's awesome.

Anyways, I stumbled through this ebay shop called One of My Kind Shop. And found the following items that are quite frankly RAD.

x Maria

All images via One of My Kind Shop.

Need/ Want: Madewell

Let's face it, Madewell is the bees knees. I love how they style their clothes, and they have the best accessories. Fortunately, I was able to visit the store when I was in NYC, and I basically wanted to buy everything.  Thank goodness for internet shopping via madewell.com because I'm digging these bad boys.

x Maria

Fashion Edit

Fashion Edit, I stumbled upon this blog today and I've pretty much pinned all of their images on my pinterest page. So I thought I'd share some of the love on this blog. Make sure you check them out, you'll be on their site for hours!
x
Maria

Images via Fashion Edit

Need/ Want

I absolutely love this ASOS Cotton Lace Blouse With Double Collar. Super cute with mod style written all over it.