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Pe t i t e G r a n d . T h u r s d a y S u n d a y . H i d e & S e e k I n t i m a t e s . M a d i s o n H a r r i o t t

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D E S I G N . A R T . W E L L B E I N G . B E A U T Y . F O O D

T H E P H I L O S O P H YFirst Draft Magazine was born from a desire to

celebrate life in its purest form. The way it was

intended to be lived. With a complete disregard

for external trends, pressures and fluctuating

standards of “normality”, life should be

lived parallel with the seasons, simply, with

common sense and enjoyed prefusely. The

various categories in the publication vary from

Wellbeing, Beauty & self-maintenance, Crafts,

dressing one self, art and food. First Draft offers

a perspective which could almost be considered

as naiive, so simple yet so true and real. The

values seen in this perspective echoes truth in a

very primal sense, celebrating the hand crafted,

the home made, the well considered and the

home grown. The scrap book style of First

Draft lends itself to the idea of something hand

made, a gift from one person to the other - one

that money cannot replicate. All images within

the magazine have been un-retouched as we

believe that inbalances and imperfections are

to be celebrated, highlighting the raw essense

of true beauty. First Draft demonstrates the

entire process. candid, honest and real.

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I l ov e y o u b o t h .

When “First Draft” was nothing but a few hand-written notes and ideas

on a brown paper bag on the bus ride home.

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T H E S U M M E R I S S U E Summer: the only season collectively associated with connotations of freedom, relaxation and festivitity. A

time that is anticipated, cherished and savoured by virtually everyone. Morning routines are shorter, Make

up regimes simplify, hair wilder, clothing shorter, lighter and softer as we retrieve to a simplistic primal state

finding contentment within the bare essentials. The bare minimum. A towel, bikini, sun, sand, salty water,

great company and all the memories that are waiting to happen. It would seem that mother nature too, has “our

backs” bringing all the seasonal goodness the earth has to offer to make sure we are completely nourished -

mangos, coconuts, pineapples and cherries to say the least.

T H E S U M M E R I S S U E / / T H E B A R E M I N I M U M

01.

Summer: the only season collectively associated

with connotations of freedom, relaxation and

festivitity. A time that is anticipated, cherished

and savoured by virtually everyone. Morning

routines are shorter, Make up regimes simplify,

hair wilder, clothing shorter, lighter and softer

as we retrieve to a simplistic primal state finding

contentment within the bare essentials. The

bare minimum. A towel, bikini, sun, sand, salty

water, great company and all the memories that

are waiting to happen. As always, mother nature

too, has “our backs” bringing all the seasonal

goodness the earth has to offer to make sure we

are completely nourished - mangos, coconuts,

pineapples and cherries to say the very least.

All these littlethese qualities and beautiies of

the season are celebrated and ilfiltrated in all

aspects of the magazine. From the title of each

editorial story to the quality of the filmn to the

concept of the direction in itself. Summer is

our muse, and what a muse.

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As children, our concerns span no further than building sandcastles, digging holes, collecting shells and rolling around amongst the waves until the sun loses its sting and slowly sinks below the horizon. When the salty winds brought a sudden chill and goosebumps on red arms and legs, it was time to go home. Reluctantly, we would dry off and proudly carry our buckets of newly retrieved treasures (shells). A complete disregard for appearance, toys, technology or even pants! This child-like view of the season is essentially what brings complete joy and contentment to the soul. It is almost as though this season was designed especially for us like a holiday, where all the blessings of the season seem to re-align and bring contentment and relaxation, if only we could allow ourselves to truly relax and see these blessings. It begins from taking the time to allow oneself to unwind and truly see the beauty of spending time outdoors, amongst nature and notice the way it has all changed during this beautiful time of the year. Summer should be defined as no other than complete and utter contentment. A time where the pressure is not on oneself or worldly ‘things’ to find joy or peace, but in the simplification of

the everyday.




T H E C R A F TIn an era where virtually “anything is possible”,

individuals are able to be and do just that.

The mentality of “fake it until you make it”

where reliance is placed on perception and

what appears to be good quality and deisgn

has infiltrated many creative industries,

secondary to the concept of “fast fashion”

and mass production which have completely

dominated the arena driven by trends pre-

forcasted years in advance. We now have to be

very discerning and educated about how we

purchase clothing, accessories and art ensuring

it is made ethically with the consideration of

the environment, people and preserving the art

of “making” - the craft. There was once a time

where craftmanship was a very specific and

fine-tuned quality, something which everybody

possessed in one specialised area. Now we

want to be, know and do it all at a very fast face,

diluting the quality, thought and love placed in

each creation. First Draft celebrates the notion

of craftmanship, an individual who has chosen

one specific area - thir passion, to fine tune

their skill and ability to create beautiful things.

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A D O R N M E N T

Since the absolute beginning, humans have been

drawn to the concept of self adornment, which

has arguably been linked to the instinctual

desire for self improvement, demonstration

of status and the persuit of beauty. Cultures

from all corners of the earth have utilised their

natural resources to create adornments which

reflect their distinct characteristics, beliefs,

traditions and positions of status within

societies and communities. In contemporary

terms, adornment is seen as either a form of

expression, a reflection of current trends or

a fragment of nostalgia, each piece acting as

a memory from a significant moment, person

or time. Through the contemporary ages,

trends have seen adornments range from large

scale masterpieces to now, quiet fragments of

beauty dangling from necks, glistening from

eardrops and framing fingers. Petite Grand, an

Australian-based jewelry label exemplifies the

beauty of the handcrafted. With each collection

comes a memory and a story from the designer

herself, a gift to her beautiful audience.

02.1

It was an uncharactertically warm and muggy morning for a day in September. After my routine meditate-shower-caffeine sequence, I left the house in excitement and wonder as to what lay ahead upon my first meeting with Tanya Kovacevic - Designer and founder of Petite Grand Australia. After countless emails, we had made the arrangement to meet, chat and exchange glistening, dainty goodies from her enchanting collections before jetting off to the “big apple” New York City for fashion week. THE FIRST ENCOUNTERI first came across Petite Grand back in my interning days amongst the magical, Narnia- sized wardrobe that belonged to none other than Vogue Australia. Amongst the Prada, Celine, Balmain and never ending list of returns to complete (by ten minutes ago) there is very little that can cease your state of concentration as you frantically tape, label, pack items and chase couriers. That is, until the time came to pack away the delicate, intricate, quetly shining pieces from the talented Tanya of Petite Grand. I will never forget the quality of these pieces, so fine and miniscule yet so detailed and well considered - A personality and quality that can never be replicated

by machine. Unlike many garments and accessories housed by “Narnia”, when I slipped the slinky chains into their soft leather pouches to be sent back to their homes, I knew I would one day own a piece of Tanya’s craft. I absolutely had to. Amongst the lustrous shine of bvlgari, cartier and tiffany’s, to me nothing twinkled quite like Petite Grand - with such familiarity and charm. “Precious” would be the purest and most accurate description. Precious, yet with a silent absense of nerves I would feel handling the other brands.WHEN SOMETHING IS MEANT TO BE, IT WILL ALWAYS COME BACK TO YOU.Time had passed by as freakishly fasts as usual and I found myself standing at the marble steps of a 1920’s art deco aparment building waiting for a familiar voice followed by the loud “BUZZ” and CLUNK of an iron gate unlocking. As I walked through the foyer I felt a radiation of coolness from the marble walls almost as though they were exhailing fresh, icy air onto my frazzled, red-faced self. I had the elevator ride to the top floor to compose myself, ever so slightly. A door swiftly opened and out bursted a beautiful, brown little four legged creature, Tanya’s new baby puppy. There stood Tanya,flooded with the

light from behind her, a big smile on her face as she welcomed me into her home. It’s moments like these that I have so much faith in the world, humanity and the design community. What has so often been communicated as a cunning, malecious industry has intimidated or worst, convinced individuals that to be a designer you must be ruthless, rude , untrusting and overall nasty. Yet, here I am. A complete stranger, feeling nothing but complete welcome into the studio, home and life of a successfull, well known designer. “Only in Australia” they say. Tanya offers me a seat in the far left nook of her home, otherwise known as her sunroom/studio - completely drenched with sunlight, a peek of the ocean view and it’s fresh air, beaded curtains, lace, photographs and trinkets, the perfect place for inspiration and creation. Beside us was the desk where all her ideas and thoughts turned into creations, where Tanya and her army of three young jewelry makers used their hands and wonderfully creative minds to bring Petite Grand to life.. After a few minutes of “oo”s and “ah”s on my behalf, a short silence takes ovver the room. Tanya looked at me, smiled, and asked “Well what would you like to know?” ...

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“I remember the first day I made a ring. I was just beside myself

with happiness. I was staring at it and could just not believe

that I had made that myself! I was in heaven, It just ... felt

right.” - Tanya, Petite Grand

I N T H E S T U D I O W I T H T A N Y A K O V A C E V I C

So how did you make the transition from working in fashion to having your own business and starting that up?Well fashion and jewelry are very similar, I think. So it wasn’t a massive transition as such. Why I went more towards jewelry as opposed to apparell was because I loved making it myself. Unfortunately I can’t sew but I realised I had a natural knack for jewelry making. I remember the first day I made something was a ring, and I was beside myself with hapiness! I was staring at it and could not believe I had just made it myself. That’s what spurred it on really. Was because I really enjoyed the making process of the jewelry. So then obviously the design side of it was so much fun! You know, I could just be creative and play around and created all these little pieces. Combining that aspect -the creative process with the making process... I was in heaven. It just felt right.

That’s so beautiful. Did you undertake any study or course or did you learn as you went?It was a bit of both, I did some study to get to learn the basics of what’s involved but the majority of it was self taught. Mainly because when you make something alot and you just keep making, making, making...you come accross problems and start to work through them thinking “how would I do this?” and then you’re promted to do research and learn how to fix it then with practice can become quite good. Then you may hit another wall and say “how am I going to do THIS” then the process begins again where you research then have a bit of a play, experiment and then slowly but surely you learn. So it was a combination of some study and then “trial and error” - just getting that experience and just doing it.

With your designs, do you find that each collection is based on a theme or has some sort of thematic element? Or does it just flow based on your current inspiration and mood?It’s a mixture. When I started with my

first collection it was definitely more of a “flow” where I just sat down and designed pieces that I would like to wear and I was very influenced by people in my life, my girlfriends. Mainly what I wanted to wear then my friends and what they wanted to wear so there wasn’t a particular theme, it was just things that I wanted to design and I did it. What I essentially liked, became a collection of some very unusual pieces put together. But since then what I realise is that being a creative person, I can design for hours and hours and hours and my mind can go crazy! You can just keep going, an overflow of ideas of what you can design. So I structured the process a little bit and chose a theme for each collection to help me reign in my design process because I could sit there and keep going and it will never end! I might make an earring and all of a sudden think “oh my goodness that would look amazing in a necklace... or a ring...an anklet etc”. So I theme it a little bit now just to contain it a little bit and set a few boundaries for the collection. I pick these themes basically out of thin air, whatever is going on in my life. For example my last collection it just so happened that my friend was saying “let’s go and see the northern lights - they’re amazing at this time of the year!” and then I sat down a week later to start working on my new collection and decided to call it the northern lights - inspired by winter, wolves and thereby the collection was based loosely on that. This current (summer) collection I named it “Every summer has a story” because every summer does for some reason. We always remember something about it. There is a little bit more of a “hippie” vibe in the collection but still very beautiful , elegant, simple and easy to wear. I love that whole woodstock feel, and I don’t quite know why.

Absolutely, it has that nostalgic feel...Yes, that’s right! Just fun, free and easy.To me, that’s the fun part, being inspired and establlishing a concept for each collection. For example I was walking home from dinner a couple of weeks ago and I walked passed this furniture

store and they had one of my favourite industrial designers’ pieces in store. I loved it so much that I thought I was going to loosely base my collection on him. This is how it all comes about now. Things just happen.

As you find yourself constantly absorbing and being inspired by a variety of things, do you think you will ever move away from the fine, dainty and delicate?Absolutely. Absolutely. I love the dainty and will always be a part of me but it’s how I feel? I always design for what I like to wear. So if I feel that I want to go stronger, heavier, cleaner... more” statement” (I hate that word!) It’s whatever I feel, wherever my gut wants to go and whatever I want to wear at that time then that is what I will design. I will move and stay depending on how I feel really. I don’t follow trends.

That’s perfect for First Draft! I remember a writer by the name of Miranda Darling who said that her main goal in life was so “chanel a vibe and not follow a trend”, which then became the mantra for this magazine. “Channel a vibe”, that’s a perfect way of saying it. I don’t look at what I think the trends are going to be or what will sell - I try not to even look! Although I understand that some big fashion houses need to do that but not for what I’m doing. What makes my brand and alot of other designers who are doing the same thing is that we do it from the heart. We do it from our perspective and that what makes it different and appealing to people.

I agree, that’s what makes it beautiful. When you wear something knowing that there has been thought, consideration and love put into it. That is what makes a piece timeless - you can wear it forever knowing that it was designed with intention. That’s right. Well every collection suprises me aswell. I don’t know what I’m going to do until I sit down and start doing it.

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the sun-filled studio & beautiful details.

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the materials.gold, silver and all things shiny.

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the process.samples, experiments and tests.

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t h e i n s p i r a t i o n , m o o d a n d r e f e r e n c e s .

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T H R E A D S

If the composition of clothing were to be paralleled to the human anatomy, a single thread would be considered a “cell” - the absolute foundation of each piece of clothing we wear taking form in long thin strands of cotton, nylon or a blend. In an era pre-occupied with “fast fashion” where cheap and dispendible materials surface even the most luxurious stores, we are so preoccupied with the form, fit, style or brand that we rarely stop to consider the materiality and source of our clothing - the individual threads. That is, until Melbourne based clothing label Thursday Sunday developed a unique aesthetic and design philosophy which saw clean, sleek and minimal designs made from completely natural fibres, produced in small exclusive quantities. Iris and Mara - the designers, brainstormers, makers and overall maestros behind the brand have achieved the ultimate and most beautiful contradiction.

02.2

Without exaggeration, dishonesty or doubt, Thursdays and Sundays are my absolute favourite days. Thursday: the day before the last day of the working week. It’s almost like the beginning of the end, a whole day where you can prepare for the excitement of the next. Strange concept it is, “getting excited, about getting excited”... but nonetheless true.Thursdays were also the days where my (favourite) aunty Dorita would pick me up from kindy. She would wait for me in her little green mazda and we’d drive down the street filled with an arch of violet jacaranda trees to buy a monaco bar and play checkers in the park. Ever since, Thursdays have been archived in my heart-box as a day filled with sugar, laughter and overall love. Sundays, on the other hand, won me over in the later years of my life. In the first year of university, Mondays were the only day off, making Sundays again “a day off before THE day off”. Friends, family and sometimes even random folk smirked as I gushed on about having the extra day of relaxation to my week. Funnily enough, they ended up being my

most productive days - waking up early, going for a morning stroll then making a freshly brewed coffee and casually sipped it on my balcony as I hit refresh on my emails. Putting my love and memories of these two days aside, I first heard about the LABEL “Thursday Sunday” from a lovely work friend who hails from the brand’s mother land, Melbourne as we sipped green tea on the kitchen bench on our “traditional Monday lunch dates”. Instantly besotted then slightly envious that I hadn’t come up with it first, I demanded to know more about this magical sounding brand then hurried back to my desk to investigate.

FIRST IMPRESSIONSAs I frantically, or rather, impatiently googled, of course my phone rang. As I was in the midst of the call the much anticipated home page and season’s look book images had finally loaded. I have never wanted to hurry a conversation faster. I remember the images being so clean and simple but saying so much! This look book, shot in none other than

a starke white studio had so much character, quirk and personality. The styling, the posing, the entire creative direction - don’t even get me started on the clothes! There was an essense of orientalism, perhaps an underlying influence of Japanese minimalism and structure to the look of the pieces. Not overly feminine, nor masculine. Not loud, nor plain. It was just right. After doing my research (stalking) of the brand and it’s beginnings, I was even more ___ with the brand by what I learnt. As it turns out, the fabrication methods, materials and entire philosophy speaks to sustainable design and living. All knitwear pieces were made individually, by hand! and all fabrics sourced for each collection were made by natural, organic fibres.Not only were these designs sustainable, made by hand with love and labour but from reading countless interviews and articles, designers Mara and Iris seemed like such cool cats. And after getting in contact with them myself, I realised that is exactly what they are.

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B E H I N D T - S D E S I G N S

“When we first got into this it was all very new

to us and we just had to learn everything as we

went along. When you spend so much time working,

learning and immersing yourself in something you

love, you can really get carried away in just being

in the moment” - Iris Cuavera.

How did you both meet and how did your friendship evolve into a partnership?We first met in primary school! The partnership was just a natural progession from being around eachother all the time and both wanting to create something for ourselves that we were passionate about.

Do you remember the very first (even light hearted) conversation you ever had about starting Thursday Sunday?We had lots of conversations about T-S (Thursday Sunday) but can’t remember the very first one. Most likely, we would have been hanging in the backyard just having a cup of tea, sketching designs and flipping thorugh magazines. Sometimes we did this for hours!

When you were younger, what did you each want to be when you grew up?Mara: a VetIris: A pro tennis player

Did you ever anticipate or dream that you would end up killing it in the fashion industry?Not really, no. When we first got into this it was all very new to us and we just had to learn everything as we went along. When you spend so much time working, learning and immersing yourself in something you love, you can really get carried away in just being in the moment!

How long did it take for a brand name to stick or gel? Did you ever toss around alterlnative options?Pretty much straight away! T-S is identifiable, easy to remember and means something to us. Iris is THURSDAY and Mara is SUNDAY - the days we were born.

How would you summarise your approach to fashion and design generally?Always be true to ourselves in the way we design and our approach to the industry.

What would be a typical say in the studio?Coffee & check emails.Outline checklist for the day.Pack & send online store orders.

Review production.More coffee. Lunch. Emails.Review design samples/toile.

How early do you start designing collections before they are released?Pretty much a year ahead! The earlier, the better. Right now, we are designing Spring/Summer 2015/16.

How would you summarise your design / creative process?A lot of initial sketches, mood boards and research.Alot of our designs. It all begins with fabric inspiration.

Who are some of your favourite designers, brands and people who have influenced your work?People: family.Designer: Pheobe Philo.

If you had to choose, would you say your collections are each derived from a: trend, fantasy character, real person, a texture, fabric or a memory?We use natrual fibres so this at times can limit our fabric choices. However, when you find fabric with that unique quality - a colour or texture, it can really inspire! We also draw from how we feel and what is important to us at that time.

I know when I’m in the midst of the design process, I crave completely different and random things! What are your design session essentials?ALOT of visual material:magazines, art, books, movies.

If you could collaborate with any designer, who would it be?Pheobe Philo (Celine)Building Block.

Looking at your collections and reading about your philosophies, it’s very noticable that you consider environmental concerns within your practise, which is so important that consumers realise. What are some ways that you do this?1. Recycle excess fabric and off cuts.2. We do not mass produce and closely monitor production stock, to ensure only what is required goes into production.3. Use only natural fibres and materials.

4. Source fabrics and trims locally.5. Produce locally.

What everyone loves and appreciates about T-S are the delicious natural fabrics as well as the handcrafted aspects you bring to your collections. Is this something you had always intended to emphasise?No, but we have always been drawn to traditional techniques and ideals which were used and valued more so back in the day where there wasn’t a focus on mass production or fast fashion. There is something really beautiful and unique about hand made objects as not only is the item of superior quality but there is a story behind it. This is exemplified in our knitwear collections. Each piece is hand knitted and can take up to tweny hours to create. The end product creates something where no two pieces are the same.

What details or intentions do you wish your audience knew about your work that can sometimes be missed?Attention to detail in the finishings and garments. Quality of the fabrics.Localism in production and sourcing of trims and fabrics.

Finally, since this is the summer issue - What are your top three favourite thins about this season?Longer days.Less Layers.Beach!!!

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T.O -time out time at TS studios.

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textures, patterns and natural fibres. What makes Thursday Sunday.

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“Delicates”, “bras and undies” or “lingere” “strategically reveals, conceals and highlights the wearer’s form” and are the simplest words to summarize Sydney based Jordan McCormack’s craft. As a designer, her intentions exceed mere lace, silk and showing skin but rather with the objective of making women feel beautiful by wearing something so carefully hand crafted, with such great detail under layers of clothing. There is something luxurious about wearing delicates of the absolute highest quality, especially when it is worn underneath what others can see. But you know, and really, that is all that matters. Just as a woman’s posture, composition and attitude instantly amplifies upon slipping on a pump or stiletto, splurging on a delicate, dainty undergarment would have a similar impact.

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It was a Friday and I was standing in a viceous queue, secretly feeling quite smug about the fact that I had beaten all the people behind me to the infamous “feasting friday” lunch special of a cafe in Surry Hills. It was at this moment that I spotted my friend on the other side of the cafe. As I smiled “hello”, not willing to move away from my well earnt spot, I noticed beside her a girl wearing what I instantly recognised as a scarf from the one and only “Penny’s” (A store only available in the UK which can only be described as Topshop with Big W prices), wrapped around her head. I know because I had the exact same one. I found myself scanning my entire memory bank trying to remember if I had seen her the day I bought mine, wanting to share travel stories and tips, asking how her trip was, which exact mall she got it from! And so I did, and she told me her name was Jordan and was a fashion designer. To this day I am quite certain that she initally thought I was a mad person, which is irrelavant but so be it. I remember my first impression of her

as someone who is so deeply content and relaxed, with a self assurance that exceeds vanity or “cockiness”, but rather complete and utter comfort. A comfortable person who knows exactly who she is and what she is about. This desribes Jordan as a beautiful individual and talented designer. Whilst others run around in a ball of all things stress, frazzle, chocolate, drama, Jordan is steady, calm and focused. The type of person you want with you on a deserted island, one who is productive: she climbs the tree and gets the coconuts then enjoys the sunshine and the beach. Her steadiness and sound mind is something that is very much translated in her work. Specialising in designing and producing Lingere, Jordan’s meticulous attention to detail can simply not be faulted nor replicated! It’s obvious that she is absolutely in love with her craft, as she spends hours, days finessing even the daintiest seam, lace trimming or beading.Her most recent collection “Hide and Seek” is inspired by washed pastels and hues seen in Marie Antoinette with an air of

parisian nonchalance of “Je ne sais quoi”. Upon seeing a sneek peek of the new collection, I envisioned a french young woman, in the early hours of the morning, in absolutely no rush to face the day. Her tousled hair is swept back into a loose bun, some dry mascara left on her lashes, her face fresh and bare. She stands beside a tall window, flooded with morning light behind the sheer chiffon curtains which breathe life in the breeze. Or else, a girl who is slowly getting dressed for a night out amongst the elite world.

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Brief background about yourself.I’m from a little coastal town called austinmer, south of sydney. I am about to finish my degree in fashion at whitehouse institute of design.

How would you summarise your aesthetic or vibeModern romantic.

How do you want to be remembered or percieved as a deisgner?I want to be remembered for my innovative designs and attention to detail.

When did you decide you were destined for fashion design?About 4 years ago. I have always been creative but teaching myself to sew on my cousin’s sewing machine opened up a whole new world of creative opportunities.

What did you want to be when you were little?Ummmm… a seaworld trainer. I got a scuba barbie as a kid. Her skin changed colour in the water, to resemble a wetsuit and she came with a killer whale. But i would never do that now. (watch the movie called blackfish.)

What drew you towards a vocation in design, fashion in particular? Was there ever anything else on the table that you considered? I just love making things. Fashion for fills this for me. I did study biology at uni for a while. (again with the seaworld thing)

Were you always drawn to designing intimates? If not, what were you initially drawn to designing? And please describe the evolution of your thoughts and ideas from [insert type of fashion] to this field of design?I was always going to make intimate apparel. I was never interested in making ready-to-wear. The few times i have designed rtw, i have struggled. Designing intimate apparel comes

easy to me. I love the small details and the fabrication.

How long did it take for a brand name to “stick” or “gel”? Did you toss around any other options?Yeah i played around with other names. I’m still waiting for hide and seek to gel. Its early days. Maybe i will change it again in the future. Who knows!?

What would be on your mood board for this current collection? Images, historical references, textures, fabrics, items etc. France. A blue ducks egg. Lace. Silk ribbons. A big window with flowing white curtains and soft lighting.

What’s the most flattering thing someone could say about your work?Hmmmm… that it i was a pioneer in the australian intimate apparel industry. That would be great.

What would be a typical day in the studio?Coffee! Then draw, drape, sew, cut, embellish. In no particular order. Just whatever needs to be done, gets done.

How would you summarise your design / creative process? Effortless. When i’m designing what i love it comes easily.

Who are some of your favourite designers, brands, people or vibes who have influenced your work?I would have to say i’m inspired by the colours in that marie antoinette movie with kirstin dunst. Tré cool.

If you had to choose 1, would you say your collections are each derived from a:Trend // fantasy character // real person // a texture // a memory. Do you think you find inspiration more so in one of these?Probably a fantasy character. I create these avatars in my head then design for them.

I know when i’m in the midst of my design process, i crave completely different & random things! What are your design session “essentials”?I have to have a beautiful and inspiring work space and a coffee.

If you could collaborate with any designer/artist who would it be?They aren’t designers but tavi gevinson and alexa chung. They are my idols.

What details or intentions do you wish your audience knew about your works that can sometimes be missed? How much i love doing it. It gives me great joy

Getting deep and meaningful here, but i feel like fashion design is quite misunderstood and generalised as being superficial + shallow. This is so horrible, as so many people it is their art & form of genuine expression. It can be something very philosiphical when considered deepy and genuinly appreciated. Do you have any deeper insights about fashion, deisgn or the industry that you’ve been marinating on? Making women feel beautiful is a fantastic job. What you wear is a form of self expression. I want to be apart of an industry that encourages self confidence and happiness.

And lastly, on a lighter note… since this is the summer issue what are your top three favourite things about this season? Swimming in the ocean every day, holidays and in general everyone seems to be happier.

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“Making women feel beautiful is a fantastic job. What you

wear is a form of self expression. I want to be apart of an

industry that encourages self confidence and happiness.”

- Jordan McCormack

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I L L U S T R A T I O NHave you ever attempted to draw a hand? Try to do so and you will soon realise that it is possibly one of the hardest techniques to master. Before photography, was the art of hand rendered illustration which dominanted the pages of newspapers, magazines and all advertising material. To even entertain the idea of re-introducing these methods across the media is exhausting yet some gems-of-people still posess this magic. In contemporary society where a library full of apps can virtually solve any problem or compensate for lack of skill, it is rare to come accross anyone who approaches illustration (the lost art form) with such enthusiasm, patience and craftmanship. Madison Harriott, a stylist and artist has proven to beat these odds as she glides her pencil on any blank page and creates mini masterpieces. Masterpieces aside, she can also draw a mean hand. We are sold.

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THE CACTUS.I mean, just look at that bob. You don’t come by a girl who pulls off a bob these days, or at least quite like Sydney based illustrator, musician and stylist, Madison Harriott. With her doe eyes, mammoth eyelashes and 1920’s bob alla “catherine zeta-jones in Chigaco”, Madison has been appointmed the nickname“the cactus” by none other than yours truly. Innocent, cute and sweet by first impresison but feisty, sassy and hilariously whitty in reality, it’s a quality that can only be paralleled to the little prick of that what seemed to be harmless little potted cactus. This girl is the definition of a “slashie” - someone who possesses equal amount of too many talents to even begin listing. But I will proceed to try: make up artist *slash* creative director *slash* stylist *slash* curator *slash* painter *slash* illustrator *slash* lead vocalist of a band *slash* generally great human being.

THE MEETINGI don’t know why I insist on selecting the hottest days to meet my interview subjects, but none the less, it was a roasting Thursday in November. As I’m walking down a quiet residential street, the roars of Newtown’s busy King Street is growing fainter with each step. Hoping I am on the right street, let alone walking in the right direction, I try to maintain the appearance that I know exactly where I am going and where I am. Complete lies. Based on Maddie’s directions, I should be at her door by now so I turn to my right, ring the doorbell and hope for the best. No answer. perhaps the bell isn’t working. I try again, and again hashtag panic! I see a man on the other side of the road looking at me suspiciously, then dissapears into a house. Phew thank goodness he didn’t come and ask who I am or worse call the Police for thinking I am about to rob this house! Then, out of nowhere, out runs this little

red haired bob in an excited hurry. I found her! She made us a home brewed ooloong tea, introduced me to her puppy Louie and showed me around. Here is what Maddie had to say...

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Brief background about yourself (where from, study, weekend hobbies)hi, i’m madison and i’m an inner west dwelling, plant collecting, illustrator.

Where did you grow up? Do you think this has had an influence on your work? If so, how?When i was 10 my family relocated to the blue mountains. Spending my teenage years there definitely influenced my work and my artistic process. I’m fascinated with sydney sub-cultures as us mountain folk thought any city kids were the epitome of cool. Most of my illustrations are based around teen-age themes and trendy kids.

How would you summarise your aesthetic or vibethis is the hardest question you could ever ask. I feel like you could probably answer it better than me..

How do you want to be remembered or percieved as a deisgner and illustrator?I would like to be remembered as a bit rock n roll. But i doubt anyone is thinking that of me haha

When did you decide you were destined for a place in the creative industry?I’ve never thought otherwise. As soon as i knew i could make a career from my “hobbies” i was sold.

What did you want to be when you were little?I wanted to be a fashion designer. Part of me still fantasises about that. Or a waitress haha

Do you prefer to re-create a photograph, draw an existing person or a fictional character?I usually start by referencing real people and then turn them into a fictional version. Make them more punk or hipster or whatever sub culture i’m taken with at the time.

Are you particularly drawn to drawing something? Or what do you look at I love drawing interesting girls. ‘girl power’ and ‘feminism’ are seen as dirty and polarising words right now but they shouldn’t be, so showcasing strong bad ass women is something that i’m really drawn to. What drew you towards a vocation in design, styling in particular? Was there ever anything else on the table that you considered? I studied art teaching straight out of high school but i felt like a fraud. Kids teaching kids, that kind of thing. I always wanted to go to whitehouse but was super intimidated by it’s reputation. When i quit the teaching degree and started design, i knew i was doing the right thing.

If you were outside your body, watching yourself how would you describe your personality?Sarcastic but well meaning

What’s your ideal saturday night?Ideal saturday night is drinks with friends at a roof top bar in summer, followed by dancing at frankie’s pizza. That place is my second home. And if it was really ideal, it would be free.

Do you have any favourite galleries or hang out spots?my favourite gallery at the moment is white rabbit, although i’d rather go to a natural history museum or people watch for inspiration. I’m fascinated with nature and love drawing animal bones.. Is that too morbid?

Who are some of your favourite artists?my favourite artist is basquait. End of story.

What are your favourite things to draw?Plants, bones and babes. Maybe one day i could combine the three into a super drawing. I feel like the world might explode though.

Do you think that art is something that a person needs to grow up around in order to appreciate it at an older age?Not at all. I believe that everyone has the ability to enjoy art. If you don’t, then you just haven’t found an artist that speaks your particular language.

Do you prefer traditional or contemporary art? Why?I have a deep appreciation for the masters. Although i practice contemporary art and love it, i will always be amazed and intrigued by classical painters.

What’s your favourite art movement?Hard question. Probably the post-modernists because they were such rascals.

Most influential piece? Has an artwork or performance ever made you cry? No i can’t say it has but the work of barbara kruger makes me feel empowered.

What’s your favourite type of art? (i.e paintings, performance, installation etc.) – to see and to do. For me, i love illustration work. It’s what i do, so i love to see how other people approach it. But i really enjoy viewing installation art, especially the work of artists such as yayoi kusama. I don’t think there is a better feeling than being surrounded by an artwork and letting every single sense be changed by it.

How would you summarise your approach to art and design – words or sentence?Spontaneous and fun. If it’s not fun or exciting, don’t bother.

What would be on your mood board for this current collection? Images, historical references, textures, fabrics, items etc. The guerrilla girls, jessa and the runaways. I’ve been listening to cherry bomb a lot.

What’s the most flattering thing someone could say about your work?That they know the girls.

What would be a typical day in the studio?There is no typical day. Sometimes i’m working by 8am, other days i don’t start until 10pm. The only consistent element is lots of tea. Tea is a must.

Who are some of your favourite designers, brands, people or vibes who have influenced your work?There’s a “brand”/movement called house of riot. They are rad. Look them up if you get a chance. I also love karen walker, romance was born, anyone who’s doing something different.

I know when i’m in the midst of my design process, i crave completely different & random things! What are your design session “essentials”?I crave really crap food. Grill’d and oporto have all my money now. I wish i was kidding, but i’m the worst type of person when i’m “in the zone”. I eat everything at weird hours and ignore everyone. I’m sorry friends, i’ll see you soon!!

If you could collaborate with any designer/artist who would it be?Shiiieeettt! Really? I would love to design a collection for topshop or something. That could be cool. Or maybe have my illustrations printed on mac packaging. There are literally too many people i would want to work with. I can’t answer this accurately.

Do you think that hand-rendered illustration is a lost craft? How do you feel about this new digital age

and the impact it has had on artists?I think we just have to change. Illustration used to be really commercial and only used for advertising but now we’re freer to do what we want as it’s purpose has shifted.

What details or intentions do you wish your audience knew about your works that can sometimes be missed? I try to show the story behind each girl but because its so personal to me, i think it can get a bit lost at times. Maybe i would want them to know that. It’s generally just a memory of a high school clique or a cafe we used to go to.

Rumour has it that you were in a band? How did this come about and what has been your best experience?Ha, there are rumours? ;) i did used to be in a psychedelic band, yes. I had a really great group of guy friends in high school who were in a band. At our graduation party they asked me if i wanted to join in. They had literally hard me sing for the first time earlier that day.. Do you have any deeper insights about art, deisgn or the industry that you’ve been marinating on? Recently i’ve realised how seemingly superficial aspects of life can reveal so much about a person. I really think we underestimate the power of art and design in taking a stand and making bigger issues more digestible to the wider public. I don’t know if that makes any sense at all, but i truly believe that our industry can make a difference in the world, no matter what people say.

And lastlt, on a lighter note… since this is the summer issue what are your top three favourite things about this season? Design related and personal. 1. Longer days 2. My birthday 3. Salads (i love salads)

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I love drawing interesting girls. ‘girl power’ and ‘feminism’

are seen as dirty and polarising words right now but they

shouldn’t be, so showcasing strong bad ass women is something

that i’m really drawn to.

studio entry.

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her space and all the colours.

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It is imaginable to come to the conclusion that

our perception of beauty fluctuates amongst

the various seasons. As the sunshine lightly

dusts noses & cheeks with freckles, hair

becomes lighter, skin is saltier, shoulders blush,

tense muscles appear to melt and loosen as the

unspoken joy of the season manifests in every

possible way. These subtle transformations

allow for a fresh lease of life and perspective,

along with the ability to see one self differently

than in previous seasons. Likewise, each

season should re-establish the principles of

self care – Skin, hair & body care based on

the characteristics of the season. Summer,

as a particularly defined season typified by

extreme temperatures, dry air & excessive sun

exposure, this time calls for extra care on the

outside, whilst still carefully nourishing our

insides & body. I encourage all to savour this

and come to a new appreciation of self. Each

season, see something in yourself that you like

that you otherwise missed. Our perception of

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It is imaginable to come to the conclusion that our perception of beauty fluctuates amongst the various seasons. As the sunshine lightly dusts noses & cheeks with freckles, hair becomes lighter, skin is saltier, shoulders blush, tense muscles appear to melt and loosen as the unspoken joy of the season manifests in every possible way. These subtle transformations allow for a fresh lease of life and perspective, along with the ability to see one self differently than in previous seasons. Likewise, each season should re-establish the principles of self care – Skin, hair & body care based on the characteristics of the season. Summer, as a particularly defined season typified by extreme temperatures, dry air & excessive sun exposure, this time calls for extra care on the outside, whilst still carefully nourishing our insides & body. I encourage all to savour this and come to a new appreciation of self. Each season, see something in yourself that you like that you otherwise missed. Our perception of beauty in summer becomes more

primal – a time to channel our inner Amazonian goddess or Brooke Shields circa 1989 in Blue Lagoon. No longer are we aiming for the structure and sophistication of a smart winter ensemble – tousled hair, rose lips, a golden kiss from the sun on our skin and that overwhelming sense of relaxation will do more than suffice.As ensembles become simplified, morning make up regimes shorter and over all approach, uncomplicated. To the beauty of summer. When unravelling the definition, perception & concept of “beauty”, it becomes obvious that it exceeds mere trends & eras. Our inexplicable attraction and pursuit of beauty is something very primal & uncomplicated, however the definition and demands of what is considered beautiful that has been manipulated to false and unrealistic standards. When discerning the true definition of beauty, from the perspective of someone before the time of mass media & pop culture, it is something that is ultimately defined as characteristics which personify health. Beauty = Healthy.

Healthy = BeautyWhat is beauty, why does it exist? Without the drive to want to achieve this manifestation of health, would any of us even try to be healthy? Would the human race still exist? For healthy skin this season, we must be generally healthy. The two main practical/seasonal elements to consider are de-hydration, both internally and externally, and exessive exposure to the sun. Since the skin is the largest organ in the body, it is contantly absorbing or expelling - the contents of what our skin is dealing with is up to us. We must focus on nourishing our bodies and skin from the inside by remaining hydrated, eating healthy fats and a bundle of vegetables in a variety of colours. Externally, we must focus on restricting our “beauty” products to being from the kitchen - if we wouldn’t eat it orally, than in no way is it beneficial to absorb it through the skin. Movement is very important for circulation and the elimination of toxins, contributing to the overall summer skin care regime.

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I have been seeking the meaning of beauty for approximately ten months and I have come to understand some fundamental facts about how important the heart of a woman really is. When I picked up the book by John and Stasi Eldridge “Captivating” I opened up a world of treasure that left me feeling empowered as a woman and to the core, renewing my belief in how beautiful I am.The scriptures tells us, the heart is central to who we are. Why? Because the designer of who you are, God, knows that our heart is the core of who we are. It’s the very source of all our creativity, our beauty, our faith, our hope and of course our love. It’s the center of our being. We are influenced easily by what we see and have been exposed to many messages, sexualization, a lack of self worth and a distorted view of beauty. Due to the lack of role models within culture women are looking to magazines and on the screens which convey strong messages about who we are as women and who we should become. Women are

seeking an understanding in how to be “Beauty” whether it’s realized or not. My question is, amongst this imagery, how do we escape these distorted views of what beauty really means and replace it with the truth?In Proverbs chapter 23v7 it talks about the heart and how we become what we think. This is true. It has been scientifically proven that the heart is more than just an organ it is actually the centre from which our thoughts and emotions stem, it holds memories and sends more messages to the brain than the brain does to the heart. The heart has the ability to create new patterns of thinking. It has been discovered that thoughts are powerful and they can determine how we behave. Cognitive therapy was developed to assist in the renewing of thought patterns from negative to positive to aid people in becoming happier and healthier people because the dwelling on negative thoughts can cause self destructive feelings and behaviors. Renewing your thoughts is the key to your heart and your beauty.

Some wisdom that I personally abide by helps to keep my heart in check.“Meditate on these things; whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things”. Does this imagery make you feel beautiful? Is it leaving you empowered in who you are as an individual? If the answer is no then it is probably a good idea to leave that distorted view of beauty behind you and to meditate on YOUR beauty, which is individual, more than enough, and can never be compared to any other beauty. There is only one you.

WORDS: Sophie Van PamelenIMAGE: Three dots of Liberty.

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When it comes to skin care and “beauty” which we previously determined to be physical qualities and signs of health, it only seems right to apply on the skin what you would eat. Cosmetic isles and department stores are full of products containing parabens, fragrances and synthetic colours masked with beautiful packaging which must be instilling some sort of comfort or assurance when in fact it is doing far more harm than good. The principle to keep in mind is “If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put in on your skin”. Nature has been designed to sustain humans and their every singlar need, which most definitely includes skin care. This new yet incredibly old “cleansing routine” is a gift to us, from the earth.

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Cleanse - Raw Honey

Scrub - Ground Coffee Beans

Tone - Apple Cider Vinegar

Hydrate - Cocnut & Olive Oil

Relieve - Sliced Potato & Aloe Vera

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Step One - Melt coconut oil on double

boiler.

Step Two - Place all dry ingredients into

bowl. Mix.

Step Three - Place melted oils into a spray

bottle with warm water. Shake.

Step Four - Spray liquid into dry mixture

and mix until damp.

Step Five - Press mixture firmly into ice

cube mould & place in freezer for ten

minutes to set.

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Ground Coffee

Coconut Oil

Olive Oil

Cinnamon

Scented Natural Oil (As desired)

Shredded Coconnut

Water (In Spray Bottle)

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C H R I S T M A SChristmas; the day christians celebrate the birthday of Jesus on December 25th. It was supposed to be one single day. Many will never stop to question how or why this one day has stretched to months upon months and dollars upon dollars. Children writing long elaborate lists, people frantically trying to find a “perfect “ gift, five people down ten more to go. And then of course that one family member that is “impossible to buy for”. Hundreds or thousannds of dollars spent of presents, anything to keep the tree from looking naked yet there is not one single gift. A true gift from the heart. We have become pre-occupied with making sure no-one is left from the shopping list, seasonal sales, buying anything, organizing elaborate events, competitions on who can make the biggest turkey and who can eat the most in one sitting that the sentiment and value of christmas has been dilluted. We must bring back traditions and value to the season. Time with family, loved ones and giving gifts with love, time and consideration. There is no better way to celebrate.

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The true act of “gift giving” is not ordinarily given deep consideration in the hustle and bustle of the festive season. Giving a gift is completely dissimilar from giving a present. A gift is truly special from the heart, carried out with consideration and detail which speaks of your thoughts of the receiver. Gifts do not have to be the “latest and greatest” in fact it is quite the opposite, “Gifts” are usually quite simple. W h a t differentiates a gift from a present is that it is completely identifiable – speaking through the giver’s own skills, talents and abilities as it is a piece of themselves. What people truly appreciate is your thought, effort and most importantly time– the one thing money can not buy. People truly appreciate the personal touch within a hand made gift from you, it says “I have time for you”, “I think of you”, “I want to make you feel special”. This season is the time to slow down, bringing thought and consideration into every aspect of Christmas. Be thoughtful, creative and enjoy

making your loved ones happy with a gift from your heart, talent and abilities.

WORDS: Sophie Van Pamelen

G I V I N G F R O M T H E H E A R T

T I S ’ T H E S E A S O N

rather than buying a pre-made bunch of flowers, create your own personalised bouquet.Embellish with twine, ribbons and add a personalised note or baked treat.


handcraft something that took a lot of time or made your hands get dirty.


Bake some treats from absolute scratch and package in a personalised gift bag or jar.


Step One - Melt butter in a mixing bowl.

Add all dry ingredients (except flour).

Mix well. Add egg. Mix.

Step Two - Add flour, little bit by little.

Stiring continuously until it becomes a

dough.

Step Three - Step Four - Place dough in

fridge for thirty minutes.

Step Five - Roll out dough and cut shapes.

Bake in oven for five minutes on 200

degrees.

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Butter, 125g

Unrefined sugar, 120g

Mixed spices, one teaspoon

Cinnamon, half teaspoon

Honey, one tablespoon

One egg

Plain flour, 250g

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Step One - Melt butter in mixing bowl.

Step Two - Add sugar, lemon and vanilla.

Step Three - Add flour little by little,

mixing, stirring continuously until dough

thickens.

Step Four - Roll into a ball and place in

fridge for thirty minutes.

Step Five - Bake in oven for five minutes

on 200 degrees.

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Butter, 125g

Unrefined sugar, 125g

Flour, 250g

Lemon Peel, grated from one lemon

Vanilla essence, half teaspoon

One Egg

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Baker’s note: remember to roll out dough at a thickness of between 3mm-5mm, which will ensure the cookies are soft and “pillowy” not crunchy.


remember to line the tray with baking paper. once the bisciuts are out of the oven and cooled, lightly dust with icing sugar.


Make some new “traditions” or else follow through with some old favourites.Mine include making “Lebkuchen” spiced deserts, “water coffee” and peruvian hot chocolate. these recipies will be repeated and passed down forever.


W E L L B E I N G

According to the Oxford Dictionary, “Wellbeing” is defined as “the state of being comfortable, healthy or happy” which can be more simply described as ‘being well’, in every relevant sense. Whilst an obsession with health and fitness has risen amongst the entire western world, the term “Health” has in fact been used inacurately in attempt to define wellbeing. ‘Health’ is being “free from illness or injury”, which merely covers physicality. What individuals truly seek is in fact well being which covers every component of an individual - mind, spirit and body. The fitness industry has converted the concept of movement, something so natural and innate into a multi billion dollar industry fuelled by an aggressive approach to achieving “results”. People are left burnt out, exhausted and never satisfied - always striving to be fitter, faster, better. We need to account for our mental state of “fittness”, our well being. Sleeping in, taking Sundays off and taking the time to recover.

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It’s as simple as this little sketch. No complications, just move. Everyday.Do something you love. Swim in summer to keep cool and not over exhaust your body. Stroll to enjoy the summer evenings and balance out the chemicals on your body. Stretch to lengthen the muscles you have used naturally in your activities that day.

It’s really that simple, and that fun.

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R A W F O O D S

Over the years I have learnt a lot about how my body works, I know the foods that make it thrive and the ones that harm me too. I am definitely still discovering what foods to eat but I find that since I cut so many foods out of my lifestyle I’m discovering just how many there are left to actually enjoy and be creative with. For now I have a few ideas and they might get your creative mind generating some more ideas as you read. These are some of the organic foods that you could get your hands on this summer. Cacao - Cacao provides an excellent amount of minerals, magnesium, iron and calcium. It goes without saying that it is a feel good all round. If you like chocolate, you will adore the upgrade to Cacao. It also contains plant chemicals and notable amounts of amino acids that support mood elevating brain chemistry.Coconut oil - Considered a healthy saturated fat and it helps to metabolize other beneficial fats such as omega 3. It contains MCFAs which promotes long lasting energy, increased metabolic rates and even anti bacterial, anti viral and anti fungal activity. It is the best oil to use for cooking as it remains stable at high temperatures.Coconut water - Coconut water is a natural electrolyte powerhouse, rich in organic salts and minerals that can be lost during exercise, sweating or general dehydration. Avocado - avocados are a great source of potassium (containing more per weight than bananas). Avocados are also rich in vitamin K, Vitamin B9, vitamin B6, vitamin B5 vitamin C, and vitamin E. Plus

the dietary fibre contained within a medium avocado is 11 grams which is very close to half of the daily recommended intake. Nuts - Many different nuts contain different nutritional values so I will list a few of my favorites! Cashews contain, iron and a low GI rating. Hazelnuts contain fibre, potassium, folate and vitamin E. Macadamias are the highest in monounsaturated fats, thiamin and manganese and pecans contain fibre and antioxidants.Banana - Bananas contain high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin - the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter. Bananas regulates blood glucose and produces stress relieving relaxation which can improve your mood and reduce your PMS symptoms.They also act as a prebiotic which stimulates the growth of friendly bacteria in the bowl. Bananas will produce digestive enzymes to assist in absorbing nutrients! Mint - Mint is fantastic for many reasons, it’s a natural stimulant so the smell alone can be enough to charge your batteries and get your brain functioning on a high level again. If you’re feeling sluggish, anxious, depressed, or simply exhausted, mint and its essential oils can help, it can be ingested, applied topically or inhaled as a vapor.Berries - Blueberries are low in fat and loaded with fiber to keep you fuller for longer, just a handful can satisfy your daily fiber requirement. They contain an excellent source of manganese which plays an important part in bone development and converting carbohydrates and fats into energy.

Blueberries also contain tons of vitamin C which helps to maintain a healthy immune system.Chia - Chia contains an abundance of antioxidants like omega 3, its also packed with nutrients that promote long lasting energy. They contain a great source of fibre, one teaspoon provides over a quarter of our daily requirements of fibre. The seed absorbs liquid easily and “plumps up” and effectively creates a sensation of fullness, many use this superfood in healthy weight loss plans. I personally use all of these foods almost everyday and my body and skin are loving the effects of the nutrition.Here are some ideas of how to put these foods together and remember that you can be creative with organic and healthy food. Color, presentation and flavor are all as important as each other and definitely affect your enjoyment of the food you eat! So use many colors, and take the time to present it well!Breakfast Pancakes for breakfast almost every morning, it gives me the right amount of energy and protein to get started! I mash one very ripe banana, mix one egg, A couple of heaped table spoons of buckwheat flour, a squeeze of honey and a dash of water, mix until the flour lumps are completely gone, then cook in a frying pan and use coconut oil to prevent it from sticking! Salads I use freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt and a dash of olive oil on my salads, it’s simple, easy and adds a bite to the natural flavor that the veggies already contain.

The key is eating foods in their most natural state. Straight from the source. Fresh herbs from the garden, whole fruits, whole coconuts. When the “new research” and diets become too overwhelming, we must retrieve to a primal perspective. Eat when we’re hungry and eat the entire thing.

W E L L B E I N G

For the mornings where all you want to do is run out the door and “bags” your favourite spot on the beach, a liquid breakfast is the solution. When taken on an empty stomach, the minerals and nutrients are even faster absorbed into your blood stream, filling that body with all the nutrients you need to take on the beautiful day.

IMAGE: Giorgio Di Lorenzo

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L U N C H

Step One - Cut watermelon into bite sized

cubes and place into bowl.

Step Two - Roughly chop olives, fetta

cheese and mint leaves.

Step Three - Toss together in bowl with

Olive oil, Salt & lemon juice.

Step Four - Serve cold.

M E T H O D


Watermelon - one quater

Australian Fetta Cheese - half handful

Pitted Calamata Olives - one handful

Fresh Mint Leaves - one handful

Lemon Juice - half lemon

Olive Oil - one tablespoon

Sea Salt - One pinch

W E L L B E I N G

During our business of life, in amongst the demands of work and to perform we have somehow lost the concept of what rest actually is. The definition of rest is: cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength. Sleep is a key part of this picture in being completely rested as a whole. Sleep affects our learning abilities, memory, metabolism, safety, mood, cardiovascular health and immune function. So in order to rest we need to stop, remove our self physically from the world of work, but also to take our minds to a place where it can rest from the racing thoughts of the work life. Have you ever experienced getting into bed after a long day and not been able to sleep due to your mind still racing at the speed of light? I’m sure many of you can relate and understand the frustration it brings.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEPIf we are actually taking the time to sleep well our minds will not only function quicker but they will

retain information so much more. Chronic sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by affecting the way that our bodies process and store carbohydrates, the deprivation alters levels of hormones that affects our appetite. I think that many can understand the desire to maintain a healthy weight. If we keep sleep in mind almost as a first step the rest can flow easily, sleep well and your appetite will be regular and normal depending also on how regular you eat. Looking after your sleep in the beginning is giving your body the best chance possible to keep well.We have all heard stories about people falling asleep behind the wheel and deaths that coincide. The importance of our alertness while we are operating a vehicle is so crucial for you own life and others also, your safety is important, you are important! Have you ever come across someone that is moody, or better yet experienced your own fluctuating moods due to tiredness? Yep, you guessed it, sleep loss can definitely cause irritability,

impatience, inability to concentrate and moodiness, too little sleep is going to leave you too tired to do the things that you want to do. I personally almost quit my degree due to sleep deprivation, I was too overwhelmed by the workload due to my energy level not matching the amount of work I needed to achieve it. Sleep loss is dangerous to say the least! Serious sleep disorders have been linked to hypertension, increased stress hormone levels and an irregular heart beat. Do you often get sick? This may be due to sleep deprivation as it alters the immune function, including the activity of the body’s killer cells. My recommendation is sleep well and give yourself the best opportunity to be all that you can, to achieve anything that you put your mind to.

WORDS: Sophie Van PamlenIMAGE: Gabriela Hidalgo

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W E L L B E I N G

It’s important to remove ourselves from our workspaces and to allow our minds and bodies to rest and recuperate from all the hard work we expect from it. I have some suggestions in how to achieve this and some examples of how this works for me. Fast from something that keeps your mind from resting, even your body, place the mobile phone away for a few hours, sit in the sun and enjoy a view of creation or do something for you, go to your favorite cafe with the music that invites your heart to rest and recuperate. Instrumentals like the violin and cello are a treat for me personally and bring my whole being to a place of peace and joy, the music helps my mind to engage in just the sound and the emotion it brings. Anything else on my mind is put on pause for that moment. If you’re anything like me and love to paint your nails because it makes you feel pretty then do that! Sometimes in amongst life we forget these little things that actually give us pleasure. I also believe that surrounding yourself

with creation is very rejuvenating for the soul. Listen to the sound of nature and breathe in the fresh air that the trees produce. You could even chose to make Sunday a smoothie day, fast from the heavy foods that you consumed through the week like breads or pastas. For the day, consume fruit and veggie juices or smoothies. Take advantage of the recipes that I’ve provided for you in this issue. Your body will love the hit of nutrients and absorb the super foods quickly! If you are one of those people that struggle to sit still and to pause from your work life then removing yourself from that place or even your home (if you’re too tempted to clean) then that is something you need to do in order to rest. Go somewhere where you can just reflect on life, enjoy something that makes you happy and recuperate your body by giving it good food.So keep in mind, your sleep is absolutely vital in the beginning stage of looking after yourself. A day or time of rest and fasting is very healthy and will allow you to recuperate. Remove

yourself from the business and take pleasure in something that gives you joy.

SUNDAYSSleep in.Rest your body.Have a “sit in” coffee.Go for an aimlessly long stroll.Buy flowersSpend time gardening or amongst nature. meditate. read.Don’t allow yourself to feel guilty for taking time off.

IMAGE: Three dots of Liberty.

F A S T I N G

To say that these people are wonderful would simply not suffice. This collection of individuals (along with many other individuals) are not only contributors but rather, the foundation of First Draft. “Contributors” for the magazine were carefully curated based on their philosophies and design practices, ensuring that they demonstrate the same values of First Draft. Amongst these wonderful people there have been countless emails, numerous phone calls, phone tag, “aha” moments, “we did it” moments and even some delirious giggly ones. I asked a few of our featured designers, writers and artists to answer some random questions in attempt to bring us closer to understand their way of being. Without any single person along the process, the magic and magazine would absolutely not have happened. To the magical moments along the journey of making this issue come to life. Until the next issue...

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an oversized thank you and my sincerest gratitude to all contributors mentioned. Also to any and every single individual that contrinutbuted in every possible way to the production of this magazine. you hopefully know who you all are. If not, I do.

and I will never forget. Love, G.

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please consider our beautiful environment and re-use this little mag in other ways before throwing

it into the recycling bin. Give it away, rip it up, hang some pictures on the wall, trace them, use as

notepaper, anything!