Pebbles Hooper

First Light - High Street Guild in Viva

2011-09-27T14:25:00.000-07:00

Models: Lilly Sumner & Sam Trafford @ RED11

Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Make-up: Meggie Mapper using MAC

Summer in the Snow

2011-09-20T15:43:00.000-07:00

Photography: Steve Tilley
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Styling assistant: Derya Ella Parlak

Behind the scenes on yesterdays M2 Woman shoot

2011-08-09T18:26:00.000-07:00

M2 Woman S/S 2011

2011-07-21T16:43:00.000-07:00

Model: Krystal @ Clyne
Photographer: Steve Tilley
Makeup: Katie Moore
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Behind the scenes

2011-06-21T17:18:00.000-07:00

SStyling S/S 011 with Krysal @ Clyne models, Katie Moore on make-up and photography by Steve Tilley.

The finals with Juan Mon, Danni Hayes and Calypso Paoli

2011-05-08T19:54:00.001-07:00

Photography: Calypso Paoli & Juan Mon
Model: Danni Hayes @ 62Models
Make up & hair: Sky @ Stephen Marr
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Behind the scenes with Juan Mon, Danni Hayes and Calypso Paoli

2011-05-04T14:27:00.000-07:00

Some pictures from Melbourne

2011-04-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

So Much to Tell You - The details.

2011-01-11T17:44:00.000-08:00

Using a trusted iphone. They're turing out more useful than i anticipated.

Pebbles & So Much to Tell You

2010-12-12T22:05:00.000-08:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Make-up: Katie Melody Rodgers
Hair: Chloe @ Stephen Marr Ponsonby
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Model: Siannon @ 62 MODELS

www.somuchtotellyou.co.nz

Second set of Two Hands Tattoo campaign

2010-12-04T11:54:00.000-08:00

Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Models: Kandar & Sid (customers of Two Hands)
Photography: Sam Montgomery
Makeup: Hannah Wilson

Bring on the gifts!

2010-12-03T16:44:00.000-08:00

As posted earlier, i got together a few Christmas ideas for ladies gifts in the latest Ponsonby News. For the full online mag check it out here . Enjoy!

Behind the scenes.

2010-11-26T13:24:00.000-08:00

Old travel pictures.

2010-11-26T03:54:00.000-08:00

The old computer has been a little neglected. And as i'm moving away, I needed to retrieve old travel photos from the poor thing.
I can't remember half the cameras I used — but as you will see, some weren't ideal.
However, I can appreciate the authenticity of a good travel photo taken by a clueless tourist. (me).

Christmas is around the corner!

2010-11-14T00:28:00.000-08:00

And i've been shooting the Ponsonby News product pages! Going to print this month. Keep your eyes pealed for gift ideas!

Metro Magazine November 2010

2010-10-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

Images accompanying article by Natalie Smith
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Photography: Toaki Okano
Hair & Make-up: Miguel Lledo @ Stephen Marr
Model: Teva & Lizzy @ Nova Models

Annah Mac music video

2010-09-30T20:03:00.000-07:00

Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Director: Stephen Tolfrey.
Make-up & Hair: Hannah Wilson
Artist: Annah Mac @ Sony Records

Final Two Hands Tattoo campaigns

2010-09-23T07:35:00.000-07:00

Models: Lily Montana & Derya Parlak @ 62 Models
Photography: Sam Montgomery
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

WORLD 2010 - My Picks.

2010-09-22T16:41:00.000-07:00

Areez!

2010-09-21T03:03:00.000-07:00

I love reasons to whip on new gears. Fashion Week! So this year, Areez Katki is my choice of 'gears'. Last year this little knitting genius took the fancy of Patty Huntington (aka The Frock Writer) and he has been working his fingers to the bone with his new collection.
I've got my lucky little hands on two of his newest pieces. Hot! The collection remains true to his loosely fitting aesthetic, however his colours are changing like the seasons. Available at Miss Crabb - this is literally the only 'must-have' right now.
Enjoy my creative photos.

Hi Wellington!

2010-09-20T21:49:00.000-07:00

So, it's the first day of New Zealand Fashion Week, and i'm missing out on all of it! Wellington is calling! Such a beautiful day - surprise to me! Only here for 24 hours, but i wouldn't mind staying a little while longer...The Museum hotel is just bliss. World show tomorrow! It's all go, and I will be closely documenting everything! x

REMIX Magazine & Air New Zealand - September 2010

2010-09-01T18:46:00.000-07:00

Photography: Garth Badger
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Make-up: Phoebe Leonard
Model: Sofia @ RED11

METRO Cover September 2010

2010-08-29T17:14:00.000-07:00

'What the Frock'?

Photography: Toaki Okano & Adrian Malloch
Design: Mike Watson
Art Direction: Charlie McKay
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Follow me on Tumblr!

2010-08-26T07:26:00.000-07:00

I plan to seperate scrapbook photos from my work. Which is why i have set up Tumblr! How exciting! This blog however will stay exactly where it is.
'Pebbles Hooper and her photos'

M2 Men's Spring issue 2010

2010-08-19T16:40:00.000-07:00

Photography: Steve Tilley @ STIL
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Model: Helmut @ RED11

It's a celebration

2010-08-18T04:05:00.000-07:00

It's been 30 years since the inception of Fashion Quarterly. That's certainly an achievement in this country considering the amount of publications we have circulating throughout. The celebrations take place tonight, and i must say the invitation was a highlight.
Limited edition Deadly Ponies leather cuffs! What a way to save the planet. No more poorly printed pieces of card with where and when. This is something people will wear and wont eventually end up in a landfill. Now I'm hardly an environmentalist, i simply appreciate things that are stylish and well thought out, as well as being in collaboration with a great kiwi label.
The reversed pictures above show the cuff, as well as my incapability to figure out the feature that switches photobooth around. Sigh.
Congratulations FQ!

Is it so much to ask?

2010-08-16T21:55:00.000-07:00

I've recently been spending my evenings sitting in front of my computer listening to the audio book of Bill Bryson's 'A Short History on Nearly Everything". Now i must admit that the last 1.4 hours of audio i have absorbed so far have left me feeling completely inadequate as a human being, for reasons that are even beyond me. For example, i cannot yet grasp the concept of the beginning of the universe. Its something i simply cant even imagine. Bill Bryson tries to convey the idea that a billionth of a proton was something that existed amongst nothing. Nothing meaning no space. Nothing. Like not even space with nothing in it. Think of emptiness and then take it away. And that's what you're left with. That, and a proton which is responsible for the 'Big Bang' and is about a millionth of an atom, created space (or the universe), which is constantly and infinitely expanding into nothingness. So! I wonder, what would all this look like? The sun, the planets and their moons, the billions or so floating rocks, comets and other mysilanions drifting particles which are responsible for the constant expantion of the bending universe as we know it. Christopher Kane has an idea. And i want to wear it.
Sure the Nubula print has been done before, but never before have i wanted to wear a whole collection dedicated to it. The structure, the digital imaging the begining of the universe! To die for!
Sure we may be insignificant human beings in the grand scheme of things - but for now, i would be content in knowing i was wearing something that looked so important.

Two Hands Tattoo leathers.

2010-08-15T22:14:00.000-07:00

Leather tattooed by Stefan Sinclair @ Two Hands Tattoo
Photos taken by Pebbles Hooper

Style icon

2010-08-13T14:58:00.000-07:00

The Selby 'Animals in Fashion'

2010-08-12T03:16:00.000-07:00

Came across this today. Genius!
Illustrations: The Selby
Styling: Aya Kanai

Album Cover.

2010-08-11T23:50:00.000-07:00

The new Kids of 88 album is out now!
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Make-up: Hannah Wilson
Photography: Guy Coombes

Sid, Kandar, Derya and Lily for Two Hands. My pics.

2010-08-11T04:50:00.001-07:00

Two Hands Tattoo campaign: Round 2

2010-08-10T23:44:00.000-07:00

It was back to Woodhill forest today! Sam Montgomery from Free Hamburger magazine shot the Two Hands Tattoo campaign today along with myself, the beautiful Lily Montana and Derya Parlak, Hannah Wilson on makeup, and customers of Two Hands Tattoo, Sid and Kandar were our male models for the day. The theme was Pagan. Which i knew little about until i was corrected when i called them Mormons.
Stefan from Two Hands drew the tattoos on the girls as a new concept for the campaign. Look out for the shoot next month!

Some of my favourites. Inside and out.

2010-08-10T03:09:00.000-07:00

M2 Woman Spring 2010

2010-08-05T22:18:00.000-07:00

Photography: Steve Tilley @ STIL
Makeup & Hair: Melissa Strachan
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Model: Georgia Fowler @ August Models

New Magazines.

2010-08-05T03:22:00.000-07:00

I recently made the connection between the no money in my wallet situation, and the ever growing tower of magazines in my bedroom. Not that this will change anything in my life, or the way i budget my income, as i am a strong believer in hoarding magazines for future reference, and that money is made to be spent - on magazines and the things magazines feature inside their glossy desirable pages. So i ask you, what am i missing? I have all the staples i.e Russh, Another Magazine, Oyster, Vogue, i-D, Nylon, Elle, POP, W, Self Service, Dazed & Confused, Lula, but then there are those that i have few of, and they're becoming harder and harder for me to get my hands on. For example, Colors and The Face. I miss these magazines. And then there are new magazines i come across and can't help but buy, and then i miss out on lunch and dinner. Like Sang Bleu.
I would like some suggestions please!
x

Today i got a present!

2010-08-02T04:48:00.000-07:00

Stefan Sinclair from Two Hands Tattoo is by far one of the most talented people i know. Recently he has been trying out some prototype tattoo designs on scrap leather and today i was lucky enough to get one...with my name on it! I think I'm going to make it into a key chain. New obsession me thinks.

Early work with 1AM Magazine

2010-08-01T03:19:00.001-07:00

Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Photography: Lucy Hunt
Issue #2 2008

Oldie but a Goodie

2010-08-01T02:48:00.000-07:00

Karlie Kloss photographed by Alasdair McLellan for Vogue UK

Marc Jacobs Fall 2010

2010-07-31T20:45:00.000-07:00

I've been perving on this collection ever since my beady eyes got a hold of it. This range explores traditional styles and textures combined with oversized pieces that are reminiscent of grandmas wardrobe and are proper modern classics.
And as always, the campaign shot by Juergen Teller plays on this theme perfectly. Can someone please bring this collection to our part of the globe?

What are your plans for Summer?

2010-07-31T07:41:00.000-07:00

Today Isaac and I got prepped for a shoot.

2010-07-27T21:56:00.000-07:00

We managed to score ourselves some bags of Doritos (always a plus) from the lovely girls at Beat PR, and i couldn't help myself from taking a shot of Isaac bending over for some Louis V.

I love Navajo

2010-07-27T03:12:00.000-07:00

Today i went location scouting in the Dead Forest.

2010-07-25T22:22:00.001-07:00

Stella McCartney Fall Campaign 2010

2010-07-25T03:50:00.000-07:00

Photographed by Mart & Marcus featuring a fresh faced doe-eyed Natalia Vodianova, this campaign stays true to Stella's minimal yet quirky aesthetic for the new season.
So cute!
x

My desktop is so filled with pictures, i thought i would share a few.

2010-07-25T03:36:00.000-07:00

I couldn't help myself...

2010-07-22T18:21:00.000-07:00

For those who haven't had the pleasure of visiting LaDuree in Paris for a Macaroon, the next best thing is now available for us to enjoy here in NZ. J'aime Les Macarons are made to order through sales@jaimelemacarons.co.nz . Perfect treats for a miserable Friday.

Macaroons, World Beauty, Isaac and Michael.

2010-07-21T22:34:00.000-07:00

Coming soon...

2010-07-21T05:31:00.000-07:00

New Spring Season limited edition WORLD singlets available from October!

Teddy!

2010-07-20T04:31:00.000-07:00

This is why Louis V is so great. Kitsch collectables like this Limited edition Steiff teddy. Only 200 were made and i've only just seen it. This can be my photo of the week. I feel i'm finally getting the hang of my camera.
x

'Love All' Lonely Hearts Spring 2010

2010-07-19T20:24:00.000-07:00

With a nod to the preppy perfection of the tennis court, Lonely Hearts spring/summer 2010 melds fresh- faced innocence with coming-of-age teenage rebellion. It’s a good girl turning bad – sneaking out for a cigarette during tennis practice, her bad boy’s leather jacket slung over her crisp, white tennis dress.
Tones are clean and fresh - whites with pale pastels and cream with blue. Club blazers are cropped and emblazoned with an embroidered crest, shorts are twee and geeky and pants are high and pleated. Dresses are reminiscent of the golden age of tennis dressing – think Chris Everett with a little Steffi Graff pep – tiered, pleated and short.
Sporty practice shorts, racer back tops and stretch mesh detailing make an appearance, and shapes are easy fitting – dresses are A-line with fitted tops and full, flirty skirts.
Interspersed throughout all this country club freshness are classic Lonely Hearts forms. Rebellious dresses and separates come in hyperactive, peppy prints – paint splatter viscose, a custom acid tie dye on chambray denim - all inspired by the animal drawings of Alan Aldridge and Jan Svankmajer's 1988 surrealist film Alice. Schoolgirl checks and pretty florals add a girlish touch, referencing Lonely Hearts' signature masculine/feminine clash.
The classic country club navy is highlighted with sheer taupe and nude tones. Leather makes itself known in workout shorts and a short club blazer. While complex detailing is more prevalent than previous seasons, the collection has a confident, more minimal feel.
New Zealand based artist Kelly Thompson's freaky reworkings of the classic crest and crocodile logo are embroidered on chest pockets and grace paperwork - dapper subversions of the trappings of scrubbed-clean wealth.

Photos from thedownlowe

2010-07-19T15:18:00.001-07:00

Isaac and i doing spirit fingers and everyone setting up. Check out more pics here
xo

Some pics from today

2010-07-18T21:37:00.000-07:00

Shoes everywhere! Setting up today was tough. Yet again i was rackless. Hmm. Will i learn?
Anyway. Fallen in love with this pair of leopard print Alexander Wang heels from Workshop. I think i need them.

I've been wondering how they managed it.

2010-07-17T05:22:00.000-07:00

Pebbles & Isaac Likes Diary!

2010-07-16T15:28:00.000-07:00

How cute are we in our little fake airplane seats!?
Visit IsaacLikesDiary x

And while i was hanging around, i took some pictures of some pictures.

2010-07-15T23:10:00.000-07:00

The airplane wasn't real - but it was bossy.

2010-07-15T22:35:00.000-07:00

Today i styled a shoot which took place at Air New Zealands mock-up airplane hanger.
Best set up i've worked on to date, although i did manage to create an easily avoidable fail by forgetting to bring a rack. This left me having to set up in the coach-class prototype which was not ideal.
However! It was a lot of fun. Even my buddies Isaac and Katherine came along for a personal tour of the new Air NZ plane design. And we all crammed into the seats to see just how comfortable it would be to travel with another half for a 13 hour flight. Honestly? i would sleep like a baby. Hint. Hook me up.
Photos below!

Shoes i found. Shoes i want.

2010-07-15T02:58:00.001-07:00

1) Balenciaga Resort 2011
2) Leather cut-out boots by Alaia
3) Purple Acne boots

Behind the scene for So Much to Tell You

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So Much to Tell You

2010-07-12T16:50:00.000-07:00

So Much to Tell You has to be one of my favourite blogs to read for a while now. Even without words it's so visually stimulating i could sit and plough through it for hours. I am so happy that one of the shoots i've worked on has been featured on it exclusively! Enjoy!
xxx
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Photography: Steve Tilley @ STIL
Hair & Makeup:
Model: Cece @ Red11

If you've got time on your hands

2010-07-12T02:02:00.001-07:00

What ever happened to these 'grow your own crystal gardens'?

Today's shooting was so much fun!

2010-07-11T23:24:00.000-07:00

Finally got to shoot with model Georgia Fowler! Hottest model in town. She hurt her face the other day at Snow Planet but was on fire today despite some rough bruising. Here are a few behind the scene pictures of a shoot i worked on with the lovely Steve Tilley for the next issue of M2 Woman magazine.

Some things that i'm seriously into.

2010-07-11T02:11:00.000-07:00

1-3) Zora Boyd Jewellery available @ Wunderkammer 76A Ponsonby Road Auckland City

4) Terry Richardson's photo diary

5) Louis Vuitton luggage. For those of you who think Louis Vuitton is overrated, over branded or over priced - you're absolutely right. Which is why i love it.

6) Pierre Hardy for Balenciaga Fall 2010. I die

I'm a little excited.

2010-07-07T02:02:00.000-07:00

Givenchy Fall 2010 Couture.
Riccardo Tisci's latest collection is divine. I had to upload it, it needs to be included (even if it's only through a blog).
View the full collection at http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010CTR-GIVENCHY

Pulp Magazine Autumn/Winter 2008

2010-07-03T15:42:00.000-07:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Model: India @ Red11
Hair & Makeup: James Leuii
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Old travel photos. Paris 2008

2010-07-02T18:05:00.000-07:00

Winter essentials.

2010-06-28T02:14:00.000-07:00

1) A fur jacket. Duh, it's going to be cold. Rug up. (Lonely Hearts possum fur jacket pictured)
2) Organize yourself with a Moleskine diary. They're always more reliable than your phone's 'notebook' application.
3) Anything from this seasons Celine by Phoebe Philo range. To die for.
4) A sensible pair of flats. Winter is tough enough, don't hurt yourself by running around in heels.
5) Chanel nail polish.

Two Hands Tattoo campaign 2010

2010-06-25T06:28:00.000-07:00

Photography: Sam Montgomery
Hair & Make-up: Hannah Wilson using M.A.C Pro
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Models: Zara Mckenzie & Ant Von G

Work today. Trying out the new camera.

2010-06-24T17:27:00.001-07:00

Pictures, People and Places that Pebbles likes.

2010-06-23T02:06:00.000-07:00

Where do we go wrong?

2010-06-23T00:59:00.000-07:00

Sometimes there are moments in life where you feel confident enough to know you're where you're supposed to be. Mentally and psychically. It's as if you've taken the right twists and turns throughout your life, and the galaxy or some higher power has put you on the right path so that good things will come your way.
The same goes with fashion. There are moments when you feel truly confident that you've made the right decisions. That you've finally figured out that 'this time' you're looking flat-out, and that nothing can bring you down. Finally, you're at peace with the way you look.

As time goes by, we can come to regret these decisions. Some may look back and laugh - others may never look back. And for good reason. I'm talking about our personal fashion faux-pas.
Is it the trends and the times that ultimately dictate these mistakes? Or our own mind playing nasty tricks making you think it was a good idea to team those bell-bottom jeans with that novelty over sized cowboy-themed belt and that plaid elasticated crop-top? I'm still unsure. However i do know that these mistakes are simply incurable, and unavoidable.

From the ages of 5 to 15, i think it is safe to say that between these years, you will make the biggest mistakes of your fashion life. It's not only because your brain is rapidly developing or the fact that your body is changing in ways that you're not yet used to, it is also because this is the time you come to figure out your own style which will carry through for the rest of your life will be, so it is only inevitable that you will miss the mark by a long shot between this time trying to get something right.

Of coarse as i write this, i can only think of my mistakes. They've been locked away in the back of my mind for quite some time now. I would say the extent of my worst ended when i was about 15. Although it took me 10 years to get my shit together. But who is to say i won't look back on today and say to myself "Mess."? I probably will. I'm wearing track pants. But at least no one can see me.

Thinking back, i have to layout the baddies. The handful of culprits that dragged down innocent people with their bad influence.
Firstly, i must mention tight white jeans. They're still all over town. Admittedly much less then a few years back - but they're still out-and-about. Why? There is no real answer for it. None whatsoever. And i'm quite sure that anyone who dares to be seen in them will look back and cringe. Nobody takes out their "Old skinny white jeans" and tries to squeeze into them years from now.

Another is the Ed Hardy craze. Who wants to look like a criminal disco ball? It's beyond me. Not only is the price the equivalent of a high-end fashion house - the designs, concept, digital imaging and even store layout is enough to drive a sane man crazy. It's 'Guido' meets punk meets L.A biker meets Paris Hilton meets The Culture Club. That's too much for one person to take in. However, if you're on Jersey Shore - you're an exception. Guido.

There are however some looks that will carry through without this problem. Basics (however boring) are a given. A good leather jacket will never let you down, and a good fitting basic trouser will always be 'old faithful'. Nothing with too much thought will always be safe - but it's good to take risks, because like i said before, mistakes are inevitable. But don't get me wrong, i am in no way advocating that people should fade away into an abyss of beige turtle-necks. No! I believe we should keep experimenting, take the risks of absolute failure. I would rather surround myself with clueless interesting people rather than average boring people.

So will anything change? No. Just acknowledging these moments in life will suffice. Keep experimenting and mixing things up. Who knows, you might land a look that triggers the hottest new trend? But if not, keep at it. Laughter is the best medicine.

Image from http://thestylerookie.com

Up close.

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Out take shots taken by Hannah Wilson.
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Models: Emma Champtolup & Samantha Shorter @ 62 Models

Inspirational things.

2010-06-20T14:53:00.001-07:00

Whats our look?

2010-06-17T17:23:00.000-07:00

I like to think of our little island in the Pacific as something unique. Not because we are quite literally detached from the rest of the world, or the fact that no one can say "Fish and Chips" quite like us - No. It's because no matter where in the world you travel, people are truly intrigued about our corner of the planet. We have so many things that America, Europe and Australia (but they'll surely steal it soon enough) don't have. And style is one of those things. Now don't get me wrong, we have our fair share of 'Slip-ups' in this country, and we can be lazy as all hell - but for those who make a proper effort, i think i can honestly say that us kiwis can be pretty
slick.

But there is a flip side to this slickness. And that is the fads. It seems like anyone with a camera these days is a 'photographer', anyone with a sewing machine is a 'fashion designer', and anyone who can pretty much put clothes on their backs are 'stylists' - and this is the foggy line between the future WORLD's, Zambesis, Nom*Ds and Kate Sylvesters, and the drop-kicks you'll eventually see in a years time - probably drinking at the same bar, talking about how they "hung out with Mark from Cobrasnake." That makes you wonder who will make it and why.

I don't want to preach, predict or plug what i think deserves to take the place of next generation kiwi fashion, but now that technology is so readily available and our designs are easily accessible to the international stage - I'm afraid I'm going to have to. Unlike the late 90's when becoming a fashion designer was something real - and easy, back before blogs, fads and copycats, there were gaps in the market. Gaps that needed to be filled with direction, focus and originality - by those who we now recognize as our top New Zealand fashion designers that have put our name, New Zealand on the global fashion map. These days there are fewer gaps. We don't need another Ksubi. Really, we're good. The last thing i need right now is another campaign with some underage girl who has obviously been told she's going to make it big, if she poses topless with lank hair and drab makeup in some crap motel. That shit is not edgy. Please. Give NZ more 'props' than that guys.

So far we have a huge range of up-and-comers, but what does this mean? How do we define success nowadays? Is it who you're represented by? Where you sell your product? How many followers you have of Twitter?? How are we supposed to know??
One thing that i do see lacking in this industry is true creative talent. Designers who create what inspires them. Not people who call themselves designers, but instead travel to China and buy bulk rip-offs. This is a design fail. In fact, it's not design at all, and these 'so called' designers are in fact manufacturers pure and simple. Take an idea, copy it, pretend it is yours, voila, fame. They should be recognized for what they are. Charlatans.
However, i know that the industry cannot be what it is without those who rip-off the international trends. We need them to keep the mainstream fashion industry afloat. If all we had were visionaries - we would go belly-up, because it's only a small percentage of people who truly understand and appreciate original ideas. And we also need them to have as a comparison of what fashion shouldn't be.

So far, there are dozens of people established with their own stores and are represented by PR agents who set up 'swanky' events to promote the brand - but this doesn't excite people enough to carry these brands into the future. How many times do we hear that yet another fashion house is sinking in the toilet? Not just in NZ, but overseas as well. It's a tough business.

To focus on who is hot - what brands are covering the backs of New Zealand's slickest?
So far, I've picked up on a handful. None of which are represented by agents or have any strategy with advertising. Just young up-and-comers with a fresh approach to style.
Firstly i feel i must mention Areez Katki. This young man is a knitting genius. His eye for detail and complex pattern work within his pieces are astounding. Although he is limited in ways of developing a collection - his work is undoubtedly an expression of his personality.
Secondly i must mention Kylie McKenzie. She is the one covering the accessories side of things with her label 'Dear Prudence'. Bags made from deer, cow-hide, and old faithful - leather. The concept behind her brand is playing with shapes and textures, as well as designing what she would like to wear - and ultimately what she would like to see other people wearing. And although only babies - these are the talents built into those who will fill the gaps in the kiwi fashion market. No more jeans, jumpers made entirely out of 'fashion rips', Doc Martins and hot pants. Yes we all make mistakes. And now it's time to move on.

Remix Magazine - Accessories June 2010

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Photography: Mark Barber
Hair & Makeup: Hannah Wilson using M.A.C PRO
Model: Natasha @ Red11
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Remix Magazine - Texture June 2010

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Photography: Mark Barber
Hair & Makeup: Hannah Wilson using M.A.C PRO
Model: Natasha @ Red11
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Remix Magazine - Structure June 2010

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Photography: Mark Barber
Hair & Makeup: Hannah Wilson using M.A.C PRO
Model: Natasha @ Red11
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Out takes - The 'Dream Team'

2010-06-15T01:20:00.001-07:00

'The Dream Team'

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Photography: Mark Barber
Hair & Makeup: Hannah Wilson using M.A.C PRO
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Models: Jordan, Sakura & Hannah M @ 62 Models

'Objects of Desire' Metro Magazine June 2010

2010-06-07T15:50:00.000-07:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Pebbles & World at Your Feat!

2010-06-01T14:57:00.001-07:00

http://www.theworldatyourfeat.com/blog/pebbles-two-pairs-of-shoes

Pebbles & Isaac likes!

2010-05-27T15:49:00.000-07:00

http://www.isaaclikes.com/2010/05/1267-snapped-pebbles-hooper.html

Beauty shot: Derya Parlak

2010-05-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

Model: Derya @ 62
Photography: Mark Barber
Makeup: Hannah Wilson using MAC
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Favorite Face: Derya Parlak

2010-04-28T17:57:00.000-07:00

Model: Derya @ 62
Photography: Mark Barber
Makeup: Hannah Wilson using MAC
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Metro Magazine 'Objects of Desire' May 2010

2010-04-26T17:11:00.001-07:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

M2 Magazine May 2010

2010-04-18T15:33:00.001-07:00

Photography: Steve Tilley
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Makeup: Stacy Lee Ghin
Models: Barbara & Carl @ Nova

Ponsonby News 'Wedding wear' April 2010

2010-04-11T15:45:00.000-07:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Model: Rebekah Davies @ 62 Models

Two Hands Tattoo campaign 2010

2010-04-10T23:04:00.000-07:00

Two Hands Tattoo campaign
Photography: Sam Montgomery
Makeup: Hannah Wilson using MAC
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Metro Magazine 'Objects of Desire' April 2010

2010-04-05T01:26:00.000-07:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

M2 Magazine April 2010

2010-03-15T12:49:00.000-07:00

Photography: Steve Tilley
Model: Kieren @ Red11
Stying: Pebbles Hooper

Pulp Magazine Autumn 2010

2010-03-14T23:33:00.000-07:00

Model: Emma Champtaoup @ 62 Models
Photography: Juan Mon
Hair & Make-up: Hannah Wilson
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Pulp Magazine Autumn 2010

2010-03-14T22:02:00.001-07:00

What is it about the change of seasons that leaves us in a purgatory of trends? Some find ourselves tied between a myriad of looks when trying to 'mix things up' once the tran-season makes it's way over.
Could it be the anticipation of colder days that fuels us to prematurely bring out the not-yet-necessary-accessories? Because lets be real, layering is inevitable this fall.
'Modern Classics' are always an easy (not lazy) option. Let's not get the two confused. I can't emphasise enough the importance of tran-seasonal pieces to get you through Autumn and Winter.
Autumn is a beautiful and easy to deal with season, and however short - makes it easy for us to dress appropriately, as well as having fun playing with new colours and textures within your staple pieces.
The simplicity of summer is over. Goodbye tee's, cut-off's and wife-beaters. Hello pants, shirts, jackets and shoes not completely made out of rubber. Gross.
Creams and greys are all back this fall, as well as strong details, prints and structured shapes.
To over think is to over complicate, so layering this fall should be pretty simple.
Shirts are always a winner, the same goes for the high-waisted pant, good fitting jean, printed jackets, cashmere cardigans and over-sized jackets.
Prints can break up an otherwise boring block outfit, a high waist always slims and makes legs look longer, structured shapes avoid you looking like a slob, and cashmere cardigans are always a guaranteed 'prep look'. Which is highly underrated.
So in conclusion, enjoy playing this season. Keep the staples close-by, and stay posted for winter...

Photography: Mark Barber
Model: Samantha Shorter @ 62 Models
Make-up: Hannah Wilson
Styling & Words: Pebbles Hooper

CLEO Magazine April 2010

2010-03-02T13:06:00.001-08:00

'One skirt, four ways' - Stylist profile
Model: Zippora Seven @ 62 Models

Pulp Magazine Autumn 2010

2010-02-20T17:06:00.000-08:00

What is it about the change of seasons that leaves us in a purgatory of trends? Some find ourselves tied between a myriad of looks when trying to 'mix things up' once the tran-season makes it's way over.
Could it be the anticipation of colder days that fuels us to prematurely bring out the not-yet-necessary-accessories? Because lets be real, layering is inevitable this fall.

'Modern Classics' are always an easy (not lazy) option. Let's not get the two confused. I can't emphasise enough the importance of tran-seasonal pieces to get you through Autumn and Winter.
Autumn is a beautiful and easy to deal with season, and however short - makes it easy for us to dress appropriately, as well as having fun playing with new colours and textures within your staple pieces.
The simplicity of summer is over. Goodbye tee's, cut-off's and wife-beaters. Hello pants, shirts, jackets and shoes not completely made out of rubber. Gross.
Creams and greys are all back this fall, as well as strong details, prints and structured shapes.
To over think is to over complicate, so layering this fall should be pretty simple.
Shirts are always a winner, the same goes for the high-waisted pant, good fitting jean, printed jackets, cashmere cardigans and over-sized jackets.
Prints can break up an otherwise boring block outfit, a high waist always slims and makes legs look longer, structured shapes avoid you looking like a slob, and cashmere cardigans are always a guaranteed 'prep look'. Which is highly underrated.

So in conclusion, enjoy playing this season. Keep the staples close-by, and stay posted for winter...

Image: Mark Barber
Model: Samantha Shorter @ 62 Models
Styling & article: Pebbles Hooper

Metro Magazine 'Objects of Desire' Feb 2010

2010-02-20T16:57:00.000-08:00

Image: Mark Barber
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Homme

2010-02-18T16:02:00.001-08:00

Images: Guy Coombs

Styling: Pebbles Hooper & Guy Coombs

Makeup: Megan @ Napoleon

Hair: Jason @ Stephen Marr

Metro Magazine 'Objects of Desire' December 2009

2010-02-18T15:53:00.000-08:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Hair & Make-up: Hannah Wilson using MAC

Metro Magazine editorial December 2009

2010-02-18T15:44:00.000-08:00

Photography: Steve Tilley

Make-up: Hannah Wilson using MAC

Hair: Miguel @ Stephen Marr

Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Metro Magazine 'Objects of Desire' November 2009

2010-02-18T15:41:00.001-08:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Styling: Pebbles Hooper

Metro Magazine 'Objects of Desire' October 2009

2010-02-18T15:37:00.000-08:00

Photography: Mark Barber
Styling: Pebbles Hooper
Model: Danielja @ NOVA