Oh my, her hair. Love these pictures of Kiki, via The Velvet Bow.

Also relevant: “I’m currently cleaning out my closet of childish dresses. I want to start dressing like I’m 30. Some of the things I have are like, I can’t wear this anymore, it’s not cute.” I KNOW BUT I’M NOT *QUITE* READY.

It’s a chilly one here in Wellington, a perfect time to post these pictures and remember what fun my friends and I had on our new years bach holiday at Waitarere, and think longingly about the fun we’ll have this coming summer.

All photos by Jason.

On new years eve we put on our glad rags (I wore a dress I bought from an op shop that very day), drank bubbles or gin, and had a fancy dinner before dancing into the night.  I’m hoping for the same again this year, and some sort of pagan picnic (barefoot frolicking! red wine! crown of foliage in our hair!) on new years day.

Jason just developed a roll of film from ten months ago, with no idea what was on it. Turns out, all sorts of summery goodness! These pictures are from our friend’s wedding in Opotiki, my family Christmas in Auckland, and the Festival of the Lights at Pukikura Park in New Plymouth.

Via Katherineisawesome, who has some choice party pics from the event up.

Even as my tastes move away from fancy-pretty-twee, there’s always a place in my heart for the work of Tim Walker.

This is the one.

Just gorgeous. Dazed & Confused July 2011 ‘In Bloom’, via Rag Pony.

Wowsers in your trousers, how great are these pictures? Loving this Clever Nettle and Summerland collaborative shoot. One of my favourite things about the internet is getting to witness the growth of awesome creative people. It’s certainly been a pleasure reading Anya’s blog over the last couple of years and watching her photography become more and more amazing.

More here, here, and here.