christophe ROBIN HOLIDAY BOXES 2022
New illustrations for Christophe Robin Paris’ Holiday gift packaging.
The brief this year was to re-create gem stone patterns relating to the signature colour of each range; Red Carnelian, Pink Quartz, Blue Lapis and Green Malachite.
Packaging Design: Andrew Meppen-Walter
sea SIDE
Oh I do like to be beside the sea side!
Sometimes when I do these Christmas illustrations part of me gets a little sad that they’ll only be around for about two months and then it’s sayonara, Señorita.
So, I decided to remove some of the festive-specific accessories so that this beach babe could be enjoyed all year ‘round!
This is Sea Side. She’s a fierce ocean Queen, dressed in her best Versace, Chanel, and Moschino. En route to the coast to catch some waves on that gorgeous CC surf board.
Let’s just hope she buries her clothes deep in the sand lest other ocean Queens be beach combing.
She’s available in the store now - with a little surprise* - take note of the pop up x
*Spoiler alert. The surprise is a discount - my annual holiday sale - take 20% off everything in the store with code XMAS20
merry and BRIGHT
This year’s holiday collection is an ode to an Australian Christmas.
While we all grow up with images of the perfect White Christmas; pine trees, snow flakes, fairy lights, and Ella Fitzgerald singing about Frosty – for Australians the reality is somewhat different.
Soaring temperatures, sweating through a paper hat you won in the lucky end of a bon bon, then seeking shade during a game of backyard cricket with a glass of champagne and a prawn cocktail.
Or, if you’re lucky enough, the whole family legs it to the beach with an Esky for the same said games and a hint of salty sunburn.
Forget visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, an Aussie Christmas conjures images of sunshine, seafood, sparkling wine and waves.
It’s merry and it’s bright.
So this one is for my fellow Aussies - I wish you a fun and festive holiday!
If it just so happens to include a little Chanel, Versace, or Moschino – even better!
– Kelly x
Shop gift wrap, gift tags, and large Christmas cards here!
she sells SEA SHELLS...
Glisten, 2022
Sea Shells, 2022
Two new prints, celebrating the beauty of the Australian ocean; salty skin, glistening pearls, sea spray hair and shells so large you can hear the waves.
’Glisten’ is available available in a limited edition of 25 A3 & 25 A23 prints respectively, and ‘Sea Shells’ is available in a limited edition of 25 A4 & 25 A3 prints respectively.
Shop now here: www.birdyandme.com/shop
GUCCI CRUISE '23
My favourite look from Alessandro Michele’s Cruise show for Gucci, shown in Puglia a few weeks back!
Valentino PINK PP COLLECTION
A personal piece I couldn’t resist after the RTW Pink PP collection was unveiled by Valentino during Paris Fashion Week; featuring the stunning Kristen McMenamy and swathes of pink silk tulle…
View the video below for the full collection and peep my further favourite looks! Flawless. Stunning. SO PINK.
Funny Face, 1957
Via Vogue.com
Via Vogue.com
Via Vogue.com
schiaparelli HAUTE COUTURE
LOOK 7
LOOK 30
LOOK 31
It’s been a minute as far as self-initiated work goes, however as soon as I saw Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli collection for Spring Summer Haute Couture week, I just HAD to draw it.
In fact, I found it so hard to narrow down my favourites I ended up selecting three. I chose what I thought would translate well into my style; a combination of graphic silhouettes with a hint of gold accessories.
I’m still on Maternity leave so I’m stealing moments to draw when I can, however I hope I can squeeze out more of these show-based illustrations in future.
With NYFW just around the corner it’s only a matter of time!
christophe ROBIN HOLIDAY BOXES 2021
Farewelling the year with a project that I began at the end of LAST year - illustrations for Parisian haircare brand, Christophe Robin’s, 2021 Holiday gift boxes. These included two exclusive sets for Sephora stores.
Taking inspiration from the key ingredients in each range – Purifying, Regenerating, Volume, Hydrating and Curl – the illustrations had to create the perfect frame for each curated gift box, drawing the customer into the world of CR.
These gift boxes are available now via Christophe Robin’s website and you can read more about them by clicking here.