The Earth Laughs in Flowers… Maggie Marilyn debuted her season nine collection at New Zealand Fashion Week in 2019, and her runway show was a stunning affair. Held at the Morningside ‘Glasshouse’ in Ponsonby, it was lush and brimming with earthly delights for the senses. Beautiful flowers, lush greenery intertwined with a wholesome farmers market aesthetic mirroring the virtues of her brand and ethos. Take a look at the entire show from Maggie Marilyn at NZFW 2019 here! “The earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo EmersonMaggie Marilyn | A Makeup Tutorial In keeping with the aesthetic an ..read more

Trust Your Creativity The key to creating the perfect creative space is finding a place to be free. Defining your space as an extension of yourself and your aesthetic helps to harness your creative energy and ideas. The elements of a creative space include size, design, and purpose. Whether you are a fine artist, designer or maker, all creators need a creative space. The Creator's Corner | How To Create A Creative Space Selecting A Size | How To Create A Creative Space The size and shape of your creative space is essential to it's functionality. Make sure to give yourself enough room to move a ..read more

Bloom Where You Are Planted Faux flowers and artificial plants provide an endless number of creative possibilities for creatives and content creators. Not only do they provide everlasting blooms in vibrant colours that never fade, but there are many varieties available for every project and purpose. Artificial flowers are some of my favourite resources to work with for photography, makeup and DIY style. In this article I cover a few of my favourite things to do with them including how to choose them, how to style them, and how to store them. Faux Fashion | A Guide to Artificial Flowers How to ..read more

Creativity is Contagious… Being creative is my life blood, it allows me to imagine new ideas and then make them happen. I don’t believe that creativity is an innate talent, rather I see it as a skill that can be nurtured and developed with patience and consistency. In this article I share with you my thoughts on creativity, and how to unlock this secret ingredient in yourself and your work. Creativity | The Secret Ingredient Creativity | The Secret Ingredient What it is Creativity | How To Be Creative Creativity is like an elastic band, the more you stretch it the stretchier it gets! For me, m ..read more

What feels like the end, is often only the beginning… It’s another year to wrap up here on The Wardrobe, and my goodness was it a busy one! There were so many things we did in 2021, and so many things still to be done. It was a rollercoaster ride, and despite so much uncertainty in the world there is so much to look forward to! I started a group of new projects, with new platforms and new possibilities, so here I share with you all that was the year of 2021… The Wardrobe Blog | Highlights of 2021 @thewardrobe.co.nz on Instagram | ‘Zero to Hero - A Guide to Instagram’ Highlights of 2021 | Achi ..read more

Viva Mexico! It’s no secret I am a big fan of eating out, especially since I’m a proud fan of supporting local businesses in Auckland, and around New Zealand. I’ve been a long time lover of Mexico restaurants up and down the country and I share with you my favourite things to order, and what to expect next time you head to Mexico in Silverdale, Auckland New Zealand. Mexico | Auckland Eats Mexico, Silverdale in Auckland, NZ. Mexico | The Restaurant A beautiful spot in Silverdale, Auckland. Mexico has a number of branches in Auckland including Ponsonby, North Shore and Mount Wellington. Mexico ..read more

Made with love… Elo’s Cakes is owned and run by local Kiwi baker and cake extraordinaire Daniella based in Auckland’s North Shore of Hibiscus Coast, New Zealand. Not only are her creations delicious and extremely beautiful but she has an inspiring business mindset to match, promoting inclusivity in the work environment and choosing to employ those with special needs like my very own sister Sophie! I photographed and styled this delectable showcase of treats with Daniella and Sophie to share with you two of the best bakers in the business! Read all about Elo’s cakes below… Elo’s Cakes New Zeala ..read more

The Rise of K-Beauty… Korean culture has always inspired me, I enjoy seeing the fashion, style and beauty trends coming from all over the world and Korean beauty is no exception. The emphasis on natural beauty over artificially over glamorised aesthetic is one of the main elements that I hoped to capture in this photoshoot featuring the exquisite Rom&nd Lipcolours kindly gifted to me by Habon Global. Today I show you the details and breakdown of my recent Makeup Monday look, a K Beauty Tutorial! K-Beauty | A Makeup Tutorial Korean Beauty | The Makeup Tutorial I was inspired by the major tr ..read more

“Without atmosphere a painting is nothing.” ― Rembrandt Introduction to aesthetic photography. Purpose, uses, benefits, and features. With the launch of my namesake label ‘Katie Marvel’ and my official store The Wardrobe Shop, I’ve discovered my love now more than ever before for atmospheric, aesthetic photography. Creating a vibe, evoking a mood, and depicting the feeling of a scene as opposed to defining every detail is a creative and fun way to describe a look. I’ve delved into the exciting world of aesthetic photography and in this article I will be sharing my three top tips! Aesthetic Pho ..read more

The Zero Velvet Tint… Rom & Nd was brought to life by Korean celebrity makeup artist and Youtube phenomenon Saerom Min, also known as Gaeko. Her brand has garnered international attention in the beauty scene with its lovely visuals and juicy colours. Rom&nd has exploded on the beauty scene with its stunning visuals, lust-worthy colors, and perfectly curated products. If you’re looking for a smooth, velvety lip tint, the Rom&nd Zero Velvet Tint celebrates luscious lip beauty through 6 beautiful shades. The lip tints are created with a lightweight, velvety formula that glides effortl ..read more