Luminary INSPIRE + ST YLE + EMBR ACE SPRING 2020
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Here we are already in spring! For us, spring represents all that is new; a time for growth and renewal. Despite an insane start to 2020, it has given us a massive lesson in gratitude.
usual we had a great time shooting and consumed a bottle of wine and cheese platter or two. This is when our creative juices really flow and the BIG ideas come out to play.
It has made us aware of how lucky we both are to be doing something that we love and how important it is to pivot with our creative talents. Being self employed “creatives” has proved it’s challenges these past months but has also given us the push we both needed.
In this issue we finally got Tash out from behind the camera to share her story and inspiration. We talk about embracing our body shapes and how to focus on our best assets. We also got a glimpse into the life of a ceramicist.
With many states closed we were very lucky to stumble across a gorgeous converted 1880s church on the Hawkesbury river to shoot our current issue. As
We hope you enjoy this latest issue and once again thank you for coming on this journey with us. If you would like to be a part of Luminary we'd love to hear from you.
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Spring COVER IMAGE BY N ATA S H A LO R E N Z E N DESIGNED & WRITTEN BY THE LUMINARY TE AM PHOTOGR APHY BY N ATA S H A LO R E N Z E N
The Team
CR E AT I V E D IR EC TO R N ATA S H A LO R E N Z E N
FA S HI O N ED I TO R L I L LY E D M U N D S
I N S TA G R A M @ L U M I N A R Y. M A G HELLO@LUMINARYST YLE.COM. AU
Luminary
Inspire Style embrace
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Behind the Lens
with Tash
You might have noticed her face on our Editorial page but Luminary's talented co-founder and photographer prefers to be behind the camera rather than in front of it. We thought it was time to introduce you. It probably comes as no surprise that Tash comes from an editorial background. She began her career in London as a PA to the editor before eventually becoming picture editor. It wasn't long before she realised her passion for photography and years later she was shooting for the magazines she had once worked for.
Fast forward 15 years and Tash has shot for many Australian magazines and high profile clients but her passion is working with designers and smaller brands and being involved in the whole creative process of brand development, styling and producing the shoots. Luminary is a passion project for Tash and allows her to explore her creative side.
We chat more with Tash in our next issue.
I LOVE MY JOB AND TAKE PLEASURE IN BEING SURROUNDED BY CREATIVE AND INSPIRING PEOPLE.
EVERY DAY IS
DIFFERENT AND BRINGS WITH IT A NEW CHALLENGE.
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DRESS FOR YOUR
Body Shape
I've had more and more women approach me both in store virtually with concerns over finding the best items of clothing for their personal body shape. If this sounds familiar then this article is for you. W O R D S B Y Lilly Edmunds
Whether it be a change in body shape post childbirth or a change as menopause sets in, our bodies don’t stay the same shape forever. When this happens it can be confusing to know what to wear and what suits our new body shape after we have spent years dressing a certain way.
There are 5 main body shapes that we fall into as women and once we know our body shape we can then focus on our best assets. Learning how to create the illusion of an hourglass shape (even when that isn’t your shape) and focusing on our assets will take some of the guesswork out of getting dressed each morning.
THE INVERTED RECTANGLE
Shoulders are wider than the hips, you take a larger size on the top and smaller size on the bottom. Choose clothing which visually adds to your hips like an a line skirt or a wrap dress with definition around the waist. Avoid tops and jackets that add bulk to your top half. This season keep an eye out for wrap dresses that give definition to your waist.
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THE TRIANGLE B Y L I L LY E D M U N D S
Shoulders are narrower than hips, you take a smaller size on the top half compared to the bottom half. Balance your smaller top half by wearing clothing with structure that accentuate your waist. Choose bottoms to skim over your hips. Choose tops and jewellery that will draw the eye upwards. This season look for long maxi skirts that skim over your hips, wear with simple tailored tops.
THE HOURGLASS B Y L I L LY E D M U N D S
Shoulders and hips are the same measurement, defined waist, you mostly wears same size on top and bottom. Avoid boxy styles with no shape. Use belts to accentuate your curves. Avoid skirts that are too full of fabric – this will unbalance your already balanced body shape. This season look for dresses that accentuate your waist as well as soft pleated skirts worn with a fitted top.
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THE RECTANGLE B Y L I L LY E D M U N D S
Bust, waist and hips measure a similar size, little waist definition, straight shoulders. Define your waist clothing or with a belt.
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Choose dresses or skirts with an a-line skirt that kick out a little to accentuate your waist. Avoid straight skirts as they mirror your rectangle shape. Look for dresses in soft flowing fabrics that can be cinched in with a belt.
THE ROUND B Y L I L LY E D M U N D S
Little waist definition carries weight around tummy, average to large bust size. Look for trousers that skim your hips and are long so they elongate the legs. Avoid horizontal stripes patterns on your top half.
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In tops and dresses look for an open neckline or deep V-neck to elongate your top half. This season wide leg pants are going to be huge. Look for darker colours as these are going to be more slimming than bold prints
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R u g b y Wa n d e r i n g F o l k , i m a g e b y S a m a r a r o s e L a i n g
Trend
Watch
With spring in the air and the warmer weather on it's way it's the ideal time to get outdoors and catch up with friends. We've pulled together some of our favourite picnic accessories for you.
Rugs Av anti 's w ine f lask and tumbler
keeps
your
b ever age nice and cold, w hat's not to love, from $ 24.95.
We love these b eautif ul cot ton 'magic c ar p e t' picnic r ug s from Wander ing Folk , $19 0, also pic tured lef t . T he under side is c anv as and the y have a cute s tr ap for c ar r y ing.
Cooler BAGS Jaz z up any picnic w ith these great cooler b ag s from Kollab. Kollab have teamed up w ith Billabong to pro duce some gorgeous new designs. Cooler b ag s , $ 29.95.
Melamine dinner se t s are hugel y popular and ever y w here at the moment; per fec t for indoor s and out . T he y come in so many pre t t y pat ter ns and designs. We love these plates from Wes t Elm, $14.00.
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Picnic Ideas
A nother trend we are seeing is acr ylic glass w are. Per fec t for outdoor enter t aining , picnic s and for b eside the pool. Fleming ton W ine glass from Oli ver Birch, $11.99, coloured glasses by Wes t Elm, $ 8.00.
P I C N I C B L A N K E T, $ 9 9. 9 5 A N D B A S K E T, $ 74 . 9 5 F R O M M I S S L I L LY
A DIVINE
Collection
This season Miss Lilly is celebrating soft muted colours. Her latest range brings an array of longer hemlines and fuller skirts in gelato colours. The easy to wear dresses and wide legged pants create a feminine look whilst still offering comfort.
Kimono lovers will be excited to see she has added a new style of cape - this kimono is more slim line than existing styles and has been released in the best selling antique roses fabric.
Petite ladies will also be thrilled to see the release of XS styles, their prayers have been answered and Miss Lilly is pleased she can now cater to a wider range of customers. ISSUE#1
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BLUSH SPECK A LINE DRESS, $99.95
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Daisies, t he symbol of new beginnings
TEAL DREAM BOHO DRESS, $99.95
SEDUM MORGANIANUM
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G R E E N S P E C K T O P, $69.95 W HITE PA NT S , $109.95
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P I N K C A N D Y T O P, $69.95
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PINK C ANDY FRIDA DRESS, $99.95
CLICK TO LE ARN HOW TO ST YLE THE FRIDA DRESS
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BLUSH SPECK WR AP DRESS, $89.95
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PINK HANNA KIMOCAPE, $79.95
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BLUSH SPECK BOHO DRESS, $99.95 N U D E B E LT, $ 2 5
FIND OUT HOW TO ST YLE THE BOHO DRESS
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She loves him..
. .she loves him not
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WHITE SHELL NECKL ACE, $24.95
W H I T E B U T T E R F LY DRESS, $99.95
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Beautiful t hings are wild and free
BERRY DRE AM BOHO DRESS, $99.95
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GARDEN ROSE A LINE DRESS, $99.95
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ANTIQUE ROSE KIMOCAPE, $79.95
Happiness blooms from wit hin
CLICK CLICK TO SEE HERE WHICH TO SEE CAPE WHICH SUITS CAPE YOU STYLE SUITS YOU
The Antique Rose kimocape is this season's best seller. To see the entire range and all Miss Lilly's gorgeous prints click here.
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C R E AT I V I T Y
Ceramicist A Day In The Life Of A
We were very lucky to spend time with ceramicist, Lauren Finemore and to find out what makes her tick. We asked Lauren what it was that drew her to ceramics and were surprised to hear that it was ultimately trauma. We delved deeper and learnt that Lauren has been working as a social worker for the past 11 years, supporting people and communities in their recovery from traumatic life experiences. Her work is highly impactful and Lauren realised that in order to continue in her career she needed a creative outlet and a form of expression.
I didn’t realise how much I actually needed ceramics until I discovered that I was processing my work-related trauma through clay. Ceramics has become such an important part of keeping me mentally healthy that I cannot imagine not having my hands in clay regularly. I find it's also a way to explore and seek meaning and connection in my own life. For these reasons my finished pieces are often highly emotive and deeply personal. I can feel very exposed and vulnerable when they go to live with someone else.
6 a
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I first became interested in found or wild clay in a glaze making workshop. It had never occurred to me that I could find and dig my own clay right from the earth and then use this to make art and functional ware. So I started hunting, digging and experimenting. I did a lot of blundering along just trying things out and seeing what happened.
6 YEARS AND MANY CR E AT I O N S L AT ER , I'M A MUCH HAPPIER A N D H E A LT H I E R PERSON.
I also owe much to the patience and sage advice of the incredibly knowledgeable Chris James who taught my Diploma class. I’ve since found some wonderfully generous communities of people who geek out on found clay as much as I do, particularly The Wild Clay Club on Facebook.
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Last year I also focused on incorporating glazes made from ash from fireplaces and bonfires that belong to people I love and care about and have a connection to meaningful events.
My entry into the Little Things Art Prize this year is a tiny bowl made of clay from a friend’s backyard on Guringay country and is glazed using ash from a pre-COVID bonfire with neighbours. I think of it as a tangible object which embodies those memories and connections.
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FOUND
‘Found’ is the title of one of my major work pieces for my Diploma of Ceramics and is a good example of how my process typically goes. It’s made up of roughly 400 figurines coloured with found clay slips. What started out as an experiment into how to use found clay as a slip, evolved into a deep exploration of re-forging connections to people, place and purpose in my life.
I would love to work alongside communities in projects aimed at trauma recovery and healing.
Particularly
working with projects which facilitate people spending time together on their local land, finding, digging, processing and creating together from local clay dug with their own hands.
There is one piece I will never part with. My first ever found clay was from my Grandmother’s farm on Yorta Yorta country, which is also the country where I was born. I made a bowl from this clay and glazed it using ash from my grandmother's fireplace that kept her warm during her last winter.
I GIFTED THIS BOWL TO MY GR ANDMOTHER ON H ER 1 0 0T H B IRT H DAY LAST YEAR.
SHE
HA S SINCE PA SSED AND THE BOWL HAS COME BACK TO ME.
THERE IS SO MUCH TO LOVE... I love the technical challenges, the skill building and stretching my brain around new concepts and ideas.
Being to explore develop Being freefree to explore andand develop my own my own style and processes, style and‘aha’ processes, those ‘aha’ those moments when allmoments your when planning all your and planning experimenting and experimenting finally come to fruition, the excitement of of finally come to fruition, the excitement opening the kiln after a firing.
To follow her journey @loz_fin_ceramics
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