Hawaiian Magical Vibes

Happy New Year everyone! I'm starting off 2012 with some highlights from a trip I made to Hawaii in November. It was a last minute holiday full of surprises, unexpected encounters and breathtaking natural beauty. After spending 11 days there, I understood why people fall in love with these islands. White sandy beaches, turquoise waters, a relaxed vibe with romantic sounds of the ukulele, make for some memorable magical moments.

The Colour Magenta = Harmony and Emotional Balance

Spring is in the air! The flowers are in full bloom, trees beaming with fresh leaves sprouting from their branches. My fascination with colour is at an all time high as I walk through the streets seeing vibrant colours in nature, fashion and all forms of visual communication.

The colour of this week is Magenta, it encourages common sense and balance in all forms; spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. It's a colour of peace and joy. Here are some magenta inspired images to bring out all the positive qualities this colour represents. Enjoy!

Australian artist Shannon Crees' artwork in my studio

Bursts of light from the sun setting on Gardeners Road, Eastlakes in August, 2011

An illuminated eagle image inside the Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Feather window display of Shop 59, Strand Arcade, Sydney

Naomi Rider 'Creamy Kiss' Magenta Pink Cushion
www.naomiryder.bigcartel.com/product/creamy-kiss-cushion

For those interested in further information about colour meanings, I found this great website written by an Australian with 25 years of observations on colour www.empower-yourself-with-color-psychology.com

Live Body Painting Session

As part of the Chic Petite Presents event, a live body painting session took place before the Sydney Fashion Hour styling talk. Chinese artist Amber Liu decorated model Janine's back with a stunning floral and butterfly design. It looked fantastic, I was extremely impressed, it was like a work of art. I want one of those designs on my back ;-)

Check out this video of the session:


body art from SHEILA FERNANDEZ on Vimeo.

Artist Expressions of Buenos Aires - Street Art & Paintings

I spent one month in South America this past February sourcing handbag manufacturers for my label. Most of my time was dedicated to the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. The intricate details of the architecture distracted me each day as I was going from one place to another for meetings. The delicious pastries displayed in bakery windows also caught my attention =) Splashes of creative artistic expression add to the enchantment of this city. I'll be posting more pics from my trip in the coming weeks to share the beauty of Argentina.

Piece of the week - Newtown, Sydney

As I was walking through the streets of Newtown, I came across this piece which stopped me in my tracks. It was off the main road King Street. The combination of colours and blending of the elements make this a standout piece of the week. There's something about the freedom of expressing ones art on walls which makes it so appealing. Stay tuned for more funktified street art from around the world. We're going international on this one, representing worldwide baby... yeah! =D