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greenery

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I'm finding it difficult knowing where to start when thinking about sharing my travels -- there is simply too much to share, it overwhelms me. So, instead of posting lengthy tales from my journey I trust my few photographs posted here speak of stories in themselves. 

I am more than happy to delve further into my highlights and can attempt to exhale any travel tips if you wish.

[All images were taken by me with our FujiFilm x100 or disposable cameras]

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shirts on film

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Last week Greta van der Star photographed the Sherie Muijs shirt collection using polaroid film. Shooting this way is so considered and unpredictable. The anticipation while waiting for each image to develop kept me on my toes the entire day. Featured here are just a few of my favourites.

damn girl

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Joking with friends I shared about a time I once featured in a video-clip wearing nothing but a red bikini and heels. I shared this in confidence thinking it was never to be seen as I had never found this online nor had I seen the full version. A mere second later a friend found it on youtube and the rest is {recorded} history.

Summer is fast approaching and I am actually quite excited about the prospect of red bikini's, retro deck chairs and beach umbrella's. 

blue skies

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It's a grey old day here in Auckland so, while I should be working, am flicking through printed films filled with memories of clear skies and fluffy clouds.

In other news, I've launched shirt No.7, a limited edition nightshirt for Simon James Concept Store!

nightshirt

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As mentioned in my previous post, I have launched a limited edition nightshirt, sold exclusively through Simon James Concept Store. I have made only 30, available in both a plain white and a navy stripe light-weight cotton.

Purchase online or visit in-stores -- The Department Store, 10 Northcroft Street, Takapuna, Auckland or Simon James Pop-Up store, 230 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, Auckland. All shirts come wrapped in tissue and packaged in a white box and ribbon. It makes for a perfect gift this Christmas!

Pictured here is myself donning the navy stripe cotton. {I have packed a nightshirt for my 2 nights on Waiheke Island, leaving tonight. I plan on setting this exact scene, coffee, magazines etc... I can't wait!}

travel tips [spain with jessica comingore, part one]

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It has been over three months since my visit to Spain; Madrid being our final destination, leaving us with a lasting impression. The incredibly talented and lovely Jessica Comingore, {whom I was fortunate enough to meet while passing through Los Angeles}, left me with an extensive list of sights to see and hidden away places to eat while traveling through Spain.

My highlight from this list is easy. Olivia te Cuida -- The menu was overwhelmingly delicious-looking so left it to the chef to serve a selection of her favourites, while I sat inspired. Inspired by its simple yet unique decor and the oozing coolness and calm from the other diners packed into this tiny slice of heaven.

MADRID

See
1. Circulo de Bellas Artes - Get a ticket to the rooftop to see some of the most incredible panoramic views of the city. Don't forget your camera!
2. Museo del Prado - The grounds are as beautiful as the work inside and you can easily spend a day slowly wandering through its corridors.
3. Museo Reina Sofia - This museum was hands-down my favorite with work from many incredible contemporary artists. The central gardens are also the perfect place to relax and people watch.



Eat
1. Mercado de San Miguel - My friend took me here on my first night in Madrid for tapas and a glass of Ribera and I was hooked. I think I went back at least three more times, each time trying something different from the vast selection of vendors.
2. Olivia te Cuida - I feel like this restaurant was taken directly out of my dreams. Only enough room for a few, and only serving lunch M-F, your best bet would be to make a reservation, and come hungry. They work with the freshest ingredients in the most unique ways I've ever tasted.
3. Junk Club - Underneath the notable La Musa Latina restaurant, you need a password to enter in to this cozy eatery with the coolest and quirkiest decor in town.



Visit/Shop
1. The Rastro Flea Market - I spent my last day in Madrid wanderng around this expansive flea market, picking up everything from leather backpacks to 19th century oil paintings. It's got something for everyone.
2. Parque del Retriro - Let yourself get lost through the paths of this park, through the rose gardens, past the lake and ending at the Palacio de Cristal — an absolute sight to be seen.
3. Plaza Mayor - This is the center of Madrid and the most beautiful at night when the crowds have died down a bit, and your path is guided only by the glow of the street lamps.

[Photography: Jessica Comingore]

photo zine

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'Both a meeting of minds and a celebration of friends, Sherie Muijs invited guests to set the scene for the Spring/Summer 2012-2013 campaign. Donned with a Sherie Muijs shirt on arrival guests then sat down for a seasonal meal and good conversation.'

If you would like a copy of our photo zine, please request by e-mailing info@sheriemuijs.com or by leaving a comment with your name and postal address. I will then happily send one in a brown paper bag, tied up with string, no matter where you are in the world.

Happy New Year, here's to 2013!

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dream home

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My husband and I have spent almost a year living at my parents place {something we like to call "flatting with another couple"} and while it has been most pleasant and we are truly grateful, it excites me knowing that in just a couple of months we will be moving out and settling into our new environment. How dreamy would it be to find somewhere similar to Claire Cottrell's home in Mount Washington? More here. And more on the subject of moving soon... 

valentine's day giveaway

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I am giving away a super special gift for Valentine's Day. Follow Simon James Concept Store on instagram {@simonjamesconceptstore} for your chance to win this beautiful white cotton nightshirt for you or a loved one. The lucky receiver will be revealed on Wednesday.

Exciting news is that Sherie Muijs and Simon James Concept Store will be launching a collaboration next month, so keep your eyes peeled for more news on this...

on creativity

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My dear friend Natalie Smith sent myself and the girls a link to a film onNatasha Khan of Bat for Lashes. This was some months a go and I am only sitting with this now. Perhaps for me, it's perfect timing.

"I think, sometimes the past can be something you carry without realizing it, and it may be that in order to move forward you have to make peace with the past".

"I think it's really important to follow your gut instincts and your heart when you're on the brink of making something, because if you become too pragmatic in your mind about things, I think you can often kill the playful and inquistic energy that it takes to make something interesting."

"As I go on I realize that in order to be a happy person I need to combine the dark and the light, and integrate them so that I feel like a whole person so that I'm not just one aspect, I'm not one extreme."

"I don't know where I'm going to go from here, I think you can only really be in the moment because I know, if I think a few years ahead it is really terrifying. I just hope that I can continue to make innovative and interesting work for me, that makes me happy and hopefully people really enjoy it."

stomping ground

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In need of fresh air and inspiration, I stumbled across a walk I visited most days when I was a girl. Back then it was so routine, with my dog Chelsea in tow, I don't think I ever really appreciated it for its beauty, until now. Situated quietly between family residence, this densely packed community of trees, birds, creeks and waterfalls, is somewhere I will treasure forever.

travel tips [spain with jessica comingore, part two]

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After traveling through France with friends, Jiwan and I began our Spanish journey in Barcelona, capital of Catalonia. I was amazed by Gaudi's distinctive architecture, Pablo Picasso's history from his life there and the lobster risotto which was out of this world.
Following on from Jessica Comingore's travel tips for Madrid, here are her recommendations for Barcelona.

BARCELONA
 
See
1. MACBA - Contemporary art heaven in a building designed by Richard Meyer — need I say more? Make sure to pop in to the gift shop to pick up a few obscure art books.
2. Museu Picasso  - This place gets crowded on the weekends, but it's well worth the wait. It houses Picasso's works from age 18 to his passing and witnessing the progression is incredibly inspiring.
3. La Sagrada Familia - Grab a seat, look up and let your jaw drop. Like nothing I've ever seen.



Eat
1. 4Gats - I grabbed a table for one at this restaurant after my visit to Museu Picasso as I heard this was his favorite hangout when he lived in Barcelona. Sit back with a glass of wine and their lobster risotto, and let the afternoon linger.
2. La Boqueria - The energy you feel walking in to this market is quintessential Spain. It's in the more touristy area of Barcelona, La Rambla de Sant Josep, so make sure to hang tight to your belongings.
3. Woki Organic Market - Perhaps not the most authentic Spanish cuisine, but this market had great branding (as did many of the restaurants in Barcelona) and was an interesting restaurant/market hybrid, carrying cuisine from all over the globe.





Visit/Shop
1. Ese Ese - Women in Spain always look incredibly chic and completely effortless at the same time, and this boutique very much captures that vibe.
2. Mercat Gotic - Every Thursday a few tables are set up in the Gothic Quarter for vendors to sell their antique wares. Old cameras, silverware, artwork, you name it.
3. Port Vell - A walk along the marina at dusk is beautiful.


Our next stop is Granada, which I cannot wait to share with you! 

willow knows

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One-of-a-kind / Made by hand.
Focusing on the tension between stillness and fluidity in fabric design; keeping a clean aesthetic and individuality in each piece.
Believing in the synergy of two, balance within, magnifying the curiosities in life, and the power of positive thinking.


concept store

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Sherie Muijs shirts have landed at the Simon James Concept Store in Herne Bay!Browse the full collection in-store for styles number one through to seven.Feeling right at home and proud to sit alongside leading contemporary brands from around the world.

Flagship Store
230 Jervois Road
Herne Bay,  Auckland
New Zealand

Phone: +64 9 376 6955
Email: popup@simonjamesdesign.com

Horizons photography: Greta van der Star

moving

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 I was unlucky once. I was given an unexpected gift.Unexpected but in no way unwanted.Then, it was taken away, taking with it the life of me.Moving abroad was initially a motion (or in emotion) to runaway and to hide.Time heals though.And love heals for sure.
I am still moving abroad, but now to explore and to find.I will miss my dear family and friends greatly and just wish I could persuade them all to come with. I will have with me my most dearest companion though and this makes me very happy! He too is on his journey.
 

Sherie Muijs shirts will continue. I'm simply relocating,designing, sampling and administrating from abroad.I truly love what I do and wouldn't trade places with anyone.
 

I'm the luckiest girl alive.

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travel essentials

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My carry on luggage had only the bare essentials as there is nothing worse that being weighed down with too much s%*#. I couldn't have done without my Herringbone Coat from my AW11 collection, Gin & Tonic, Pawpaw lip-balm, Possum-Merino-Silk Sweater from Penny Sage and those small packets of Kleenex tissues. I have safely arrived in Germany and quickly settling into our new little apartment in Berlin!

friday finds

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"Friday finds" might seem a touch misleading as most of you will be seeing this post as you awake to your Saturday morning. But as timezones would have it, this is my Friday afternoon and these are my Friday finds.

In this time of change, I have stumbled across a host of new discoveries, links and insights into inspiring people, boutiques and interesting reads from various corners of the world.

Let me start by sharing with you a beautiful photographer and her beautiful photographs, Hanna Putz. Found via Anyone, Girl. 


And while perusing the pages of Anyone, Girl be sure to check out the online store and boutique - Maryam Nassir Zadeh. The sites clean lines and attention to detail is reflected in their collections, sitting perfectly alongside brands such as Damir Doma, Ten and Cosmic Wonder to name a few.

The artist Camille Henrot has captured my attention of late. Best known for her videos, Henrot explores a range of medias including: sculpture, drawing, photography and most prominently, film.

I was sent a link recently, to a site boasting a comprehensive list of books that should be read in ones twenties. See here. Of the 65 books listed, I have read none, bar one {Just Kids by Patti Smith, which I agree is a must-read}. I am currently 27 {and a half} which leaves me 29 months to read the remaining 64 books!

And finally, though not technically todays find, I have to share with you my new local cafe - Ungeheuer. After two weeks of living in the German capital, this little gem still has me captured.

new polaroids

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The new campaign images for our autumn/winter 2013 shirts captured by the talented Greta van der Star on polaroid film. x

anmari and rikihana

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Art direction: Natalie Smith & Sherie Muijs
Photography: Tom Roberton
Design: Kelvin Soh & Minna Peason
Models: Anmari & Rikihana @ Red11

in the flesh

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If it's at all possible, I hold Patti in even higher regard, after having seen her live in concert. In the flesh, her hair out, later plaited during April Fool. Wearing an Ann D waistcoat and blazer, ripped jeans and a vintage tee. Her poetry, her hand gestures, her loving waves and gentle smiles. Perfection.
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