Josephine Giles, Model

 I've always had an interest in modelling, but never thought I would get anywhere with it until I got casted by an agency director on facebook. I really enjoy how many new and interesting people I get to meet as a part of my job. However, I am also a year 12 student at an all girls school and feel that I get look at differently because I am a model. The stigma attached to it can be challenging at times. It's hard to fit into all the things you're expected to. What makes me mad though is people that won't let you have your own opinions.

I tend to blog, play with my dogs and drink a lot of tea in my free time- if I get any. T2 Chai Tea is the best. I'm obsessed with Catsclaw vitamins because I feel a lot better since taking them. Also, the newly opened Honey Birdette store at my local Westfield is pretty great.

 

The top 3 items on my bucket list are 

to trave the world, 

to write a book 

and to send a message in a bottle and get a response. 

Feature: Bonnie Kay- Stylist

I grew up in Melbourne, in the eastern suburbs. I love that Melbourne is super multicultural and how different cultures and styles are openly embraced. Different parts of Melbourne elude a certain style or vibe, and being surrounded by them has given me the confidence to push boundaries with my personal style as well as with my work.
In my opinion good wardrobe essentials include some black skinny jeans, a black dress with lace detailing, a black blazer and the classic white oversized tee paired with some brown or tan lace up boots, a pair of tan loafers or white converse low tops. A black hat can add to any outfit- I love neutral colours.
I am obsessed with Chanel's perfume bottle bag and any acrylic and plastic apparel and accessories- it's one of my favourite trends this season.

I didn't realize I wanted to do styling until I finished my Interior Design Course at RMIT and felt like I needed to do something a bit more hands-on. Studying visual merchandising and gaining work experience has helped me to decide what I want to do, and I love the styling industry. Although it's tough on the bank, sourcing clothing and props is enjoyable to me. I usually gather inspiration from a particular garment and explore from there. The hardest part is to wait for the pictures from a shoot! 

Aurelia Bode- model, cat lover, people enthusiast

Personally, I believe that whatever you put into something is what you get back from it- whether it is work, art or a relationship, so I always try to do my best. I really want to be more positive and achieve more this year, which is one of the reasons I wanted to launch ‘we bode’. I love people, especially ones that try to be creative and I believe in fairness. Just because someone is deemed important, their opinion is not neccessary more valid than anybody else’s.

When I started modelling i had very low expectations, and whenever someone asks me how I got so successful, I laugh- I used to work three jobs in London and I still haven’t completely figured out what I want to do with my life.