A N N.

 

(White Collared Shirt - Zara, Multicolour Triangular Dress - Saboskirt, Black Suede Collared Shirt - Alice in the eve)

Here I am.  Ann Xiao.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia.

I am the eldest of two siblings. 

I'm Chinese. (can't read or write... for shame!) 

Went to high school, then proceeded to uni and now onto my latest venture, Fashion School. 

I love fashion and everything it entails.

I stay awake till the oddest hours of the morning.

I'm constantly sleep deprived (due to aforementioned statement) 

I blog and makes clothes for fun which will hopefully turn into a full time career

I watch far too much TV

I'm a food junkie and eBay whore.

I'm a dreamer with big ambitions 

I like old cars and fast motorbikes 

Current hair status: Pink Ombre (faded) 

Current career status: Fashion Student 

New: Nose piercing 

A N E W B E G I N N I N G

Hello dear blog, 

It's a new year and it's time for a new beginning for MindMyAnn. So I began with a new makeover for myself... (drum-roll please) 

PINK HAIR! Well to be exact, red to purple to pink hair! 

None-the-less it was a complete surprise to my dearest friends but more so for my parents. As my father puts it, I've become 'one of those artsy people that live in Newtown' and my boyfriend likes to think it's all to do with the fact that... (another drum roll please) I made it into Fashion School.

I MADE IT INTO FASHION SCHOOL PEOPLE! Sorry not trying to brag but two years of hard work finally paid off and I'm now surrounded by the most talented and inspiring people I will ever come to know. The rollercoaster has already begun and I am in heaven (and in hell sometimes). The workload is intense but it's an intensity that I can live with and have come to love. I really could not ask for more with my life (well maybe a little bit more money for shopping but hey beggars can't be choosers). 

And to top it all off I even decided to get a nose piercing just to satisfy the rebel in me. (Photos to come)

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More photos to come :) 

D E G R A D A T I O N.

Degradation. 

As everyone knows, our planet is becoming more polluted and more populated than ever before. So I decided to surround this year's portfolio around this exact topic. To adhere to this somber issue, only black and white shades were used. 

So this year I decided instead of making 100 pieces and exhausting myself, I decided to concentrate on fewer pieces and invest more time making them absolutely perfect. I must admit, my sewing and pattern-making skills have definitely improved from last year. I also received help from my dear friends, Rose, as the model, and Helen as my photographer (like last time). The location we used was the University of Sydney's graffiti tunnel and one of the adjacent classrooms. 

Model: Rose Huang

Photographer: Helen Ho



If you are interested in purchasing any of these dresses, please contact me via email for more details at mindmyann.hotmail.com

I also have exciting news for the coming summer! So stay tuned! 

P.s. this blog will also be taking a new direction and don't forget to like me on Facebook for constant updates!


Also a quick shoutout to the dance crew that stopped, complimented and even took a photo with us! :)



x

Ann 

S E T A R E H.

(Source: Setareh Mohtarez)

While looking for inspiration for unique silhouettes I remembered a few months ago I came across a student designer, Setareh Mohtarez. The dresses she created were beyond magnificent with dreamy galaxy prints and she displayed extraordinary ways of morphing fabric into what looked like blossoming flowers. I could not fathom how she could conjure such creations AS A STUDENT TOO! 

I personally believe she made galaxy photographic prints BIG. You know how you see all those tweens rocking those galaxy leggings, yes THOSE. Before these hipster leggings came about Setareh created these gorgeous get ups. 

Setareh is a New York based designer, yet another reason for me to go to New York! Hopefully one day I get to meet her and my designs are just as good as hers! Anyways if you like her collection she does made-to-measure orders right here!

x

Ann