Savage Kitten

toot-a-loo 2011

2011-12-26T13:58:00.001+10:00

What a year.

Personally 2011 has been one of the most challenging years I have encountered.
Creatively 2011 has been one of the most amazing years I have encountered.

The year started off with a yawn, doing a couple of markets here and there. In April we had the SK photo shoot. With the amazing assistance of Christine (photographer) Alison and Rachel (models) and Michaela (make up and hair), we put together a selection of Savage Kitten looks utilising the 2011 collection. It was a great day and we produced some amazing shots.

Next was the start of the wedding range as both of my models got married this year and sported SK headpieces among other accessories. This saw SK sewing silk, lace, chiffon and satin. Such lovely materials to work with.

An opportunity arose via FB to participate in the Love is here exhibiiton and my photo was chosen to be exhibited in Melbourne and Sydney. I went to the Melbourne opening at Ambush and was amongst such talents as Ruffbat, Hungry Designs and many others.

SK got their first stockist at Pony Boy Parlour in Melbourne, followed by Raggedy Anne in Kingscliff.

Then came September and the market angle amped up to at least one a weekend. Not to mention the Materialistic exhibition, which was also the catalyst for an article that was published in *bespoke* in the Summer edition.

October was vintage carnivale in Ipswich, where SK was a stallholder and had items on the catwalk. That was an amazing evening.

Seam Magazine arrived in Brisbane in October and SK's red riding bow found it's way into a photo shoot.

In November, both Madam Sparrow's market began in Chirn Park on the GC and The West End Twilight markets in Brisbane. These 2 markets were heavily patronaged by SK in 2011.

December saw two A2 self portraits entered into the d'arcy Doyle art award on the GC. We attended our first Brisstyle market ever, which was a fabulous day. SK was approached to have an exhibition in a cafe in West End and the Valley in 2012.

An amazing year and if the first month of 2012 is anything to go by it is not about to slow up anytime soon.

Thank you for your support in 2011. I look forward to bringing you more unique, beautiful and interesting work and news in 2012.

SK xx

Love is Here

2011-08-07T11:28:00.002+10:00

The ‘Love is Here’ Project / Book launch / Exhibition

I visited the Rancho Notorious exhibition in Melbourne. It was a great space and a fabulous display of some very talented artists. It was great to see my work amongst it as well as fellow creative Amanda from Hungry Designs. I hope to be a part of future projects by these guys, it has been great.

The idea behind Love is here is there are many ways to say 'I love you' and through the diverse range of unique, and beautiful, responses we have compiled an exhibition and limited edition book titled "Love is Here" which was launched at Rancho Notorious gallery in July and then onto aMBUSH Gallery in Sydney in August. Love is Here

1st show : Rancho Notorious Melbourne
Opening: Wednesday the 20th of July 2011, 6-9pm
...(Exhibition open from the 19th of July - 1st August 2011)
http://ranchonotorious.com.au/

2nd show: aMBUSH Gallery Sydney
Opening: Thursday the 11th of August 2011, 6-9pm
(Exhibition open from the 11th - 14th August 2011)
http://www.ambushgallery.com/

Contributing Artists:
DANIEL ANGLEY (SA/VIC), RACHAEL BAKER (VIC), BEN AND JODI CHURCHWARD (QLD/TAS), RACH BURKE (VIC), TAL FITZPATRICK (QLD), ERIN FORSYTH (NSW), ALICE KENNY (ACT/VIC), FEE HARDING (QLD), JENNIFER HO (VIC), SKYE JACKSON (NSW/QLD), HOLLY LEONARDSON (QLD), MARIE LARKIN (NSW), RENA LITTLESON (VIC), MOFFAT PHOTOGRAPHY (QLD), LES PRETEND (NSW), LINDERH NGUYEN (VIC), KATHERINE NGUYEN (VIC), EIRRYN PORTER (QLD), SHELLEY ROACH (QLD), JOSH RUFFORD (QLD), ELLEN STAPLETON (QLD), RACHEE RENEE (VIC), STEPHEN TSCHAEPE (NT/VIC), KAT WEIR (VIC), DIANE WISDOM (VIC), TIFFANY ATKIN (QLD), HANNAH BOURKE (ACT), NICOLLE CHEUNG (VIC), SONYA GAIDUKOVA (VIC), SCOTT KIRKMAN (VIC), RACHEAL MC COSH (QLD), BEN NEOH (VIC), JACQUE PRIOR (QLD), KIM WHEELER (QLD), AMANDA WHITELAW (QLD).

good morning

2011-08-04T09:06:00.002+10:00

I am feeling so inspired lately, SO inspired, like I can think of nothing else but creativity and setting every scene before me as a photo shoot. I literally jump out of bed (I am serious) each morning usually on 6 hours sleep and I can't wait to get my hands on fabric and sewing needles and everything else that takes my fancy.

Believe me it isn't all roses over here and by all accounts I should be worried (and I do a little) about my position personally and I am still taking steps towards a future that involves an income (!), however, I wish there was some way I could just stay in this state forever and still have food and a roof.

I have been in contact with some retail stores lately and a lot of people have been offering support and I have been overwhelmed with the positivity towards all things Savage Kitten. I guess believeing in myself has been harder than you all believing in me. Thank you. x

the pink flamingo

2011-06-26T13:46:00.001+10:00

isn't this just uber-cool!

BUY: the-pink-flamingo-ring

2011-06-25T22:36:00.001+10:00

bought myself a bunch of tiny roses today and took some pics

the big day

2011-06-08T07:23:00.000+10:00

Sewing with silks, chiffon, lace and playing with pearls and crystals

is a lovely way to spend the day. Have been busy working with

some lovely brides to make their big day special. xx

what's going on...

2011-05-02T14:42:00.000+10:00

Savage Kitten has been so busy lately, we had a very successful fashion shoot and have just launched a mens line. Not to mention all the new stock I have been working on. So here's a taste of what's been going on...

FASHION SHOOT

MENS LINE

happiness is...

2011-03-05T14:44:00.000+10:00

{pretty pretty}

2011-02-19T16:05:00.004+10:00

2011-02-19T16:01:00.002+10:00

what's new pussycat?

2011-02-05T15:34:00.001+10:00

{noir lariat}

2011-01-30T11:17:00.002+10:00

think 1920's style and glamour...

noir lariat :: purchase details

{SK greeting cards}

2011-01-30T09:49:00.002+10:00

SK greeting cards from original photographs and drawings
oh and baking....
SK greeting cards :: purchase details

SK lips poster

2011-01-26T15:48:00.002+10:00

I had a poster printed of a charcoal drawing I did,
which was much smaller than this!

the poster measures 57 x 87cm
purchase details to come

{LOTS OF NEW pretty things}

2011-01-23T12:28:00.004+10:00

awoke in paris bracelet

liberty bracelet

tea bracelet in austen

glamour bracelet in grace

glamour bracelet in harlow

versailles chandelier earrings

interview and giveaway

2011-01-05T15:38:00.005+10:00

the lovely folk over at the hatchling society did a little interview with SK, which will be on their blog tomorrow and a giveaway shortly after too. Go over and take a look around, they really are wonderful peeps. x

I shot myself Tuesday

2011-01-04T15:00:00.003+10:00

SK's portrait for the hatchling society's
"I shot myself Tuesday".

They are such clever peeps supporting
creativity on the GC.

{NEW}

2010-12-23T11:09:00.002+10:00

hair-candy in austen

tea bracelet in english breakfast

tea bracelet in moroccan rose

something blue brooch

floral brass hair slides

{baking}

2010-12-19T15:35:00.002+10:00

had fun this weekend doing a spot of festive baking.

choc mud cupcakes and cranberry and almond shortbread

festive rocky road cupcakes

2010-12-18T10:42:00.004+10:00