HOLA AMIGO TACO

Mr Taco…all fun & games until someone drives into it! #FML

Some snaps of the hottest Tacqueria trending right now #motelmexicola in Bali

#motelmexicola entrance - this place is also a feast for your eyes

Seriously #motelmexicola

Hola! Amigas - be babin'

Fiesta time!

Signoritas, can I please take a momento to say that Hipsters Are Taking Over The World One Tacqueria At A Time.

Holy Chipotle! It’s a Mexican Wave and it’s here to stay.
We’ve all seen them popping up like piñatas, exploding their delicious habanero sauces all over our cities. It’s more than a meal, it’s a whole new #vocab.

So pull out your travel guides and open up to that most useful back page explaining what the jalepeño the difference is between Enchiladas and Quesadillas.

Keep your eyes on the road too my amigos. Just the other day, I was driving to the latest underground taco joint and BOOM! I drove into the back of a taco truck. WTF!? You can imagine the mess, guacamole everywhere. The road looked like one big deconstructed Burrito!!!
 
So don’t mix up your frijoles with your fajitas and be prepared for a Mexican stand off when it comes to waiting in line for at least an hour and forty minutes to get into the newest Tacqueria in town.

P.S Did you smell that? Another Mexican joint just opened. Andale!

#luvchippy

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CIAO SEXY PIZZA

Our date was just like a scene out of Roman holiday - così romantic!

When in Rome... pizza in Pisa literally!

Be Mine, Stefano Gelato - #swoon

All shades of delicious - #newgelatoobsession

Gelato, check, pantheon, check...

mmmm CIAO SEXY PIZZA

When in Rome, I met an Italian stallion – let’s just call him Stefano Gelato. 

Anyway, we went on a hot date to the Colosseum, I made a wish at the Trevi Fountain and then he took me out for Pizza at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Checkered tablecloth. A bottle of Red. It was the most romantic meal of my life. 

He drove me back to my hotel on his scooter and as I walked away he asked if we could be Penne Pals.  

We still keep in touch. Last I heard, he’s got a new girl, Margharita. Ah the Italians are a sexy bunch. 

So this one’s for you, Stefano: CIAO SEXY PIZZA!

#luvchippy

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SWEET NOSTALGIA

YOURS TRULY XOXO

SOME TOTALLY SWEET PINSPO @CHIPCHOPFASHION

THE NEW SWEET TALKERS COLLECTION IS SWEET AS CANDY...LITERALLY

MEET SARAH: OUR COFFEE SHOP BABE & FACE OF OUR NEW CAMPAIGN HERE

Can I just start buy saying #BeMine

Chip Chop! have just launched their dreamy Summer collection, Sweet Talkers, and I just want to say, I’m all over it. Quite literally, I have covered myself, and my house in these sweet nostalgic slogans.

It’s a range inspired by those iconic heart shaped candies – focusing on upbeat, old school romantic sayings in a wide range of vintage tees and lifestyle. There are 6 colours to collect – all in the most delicious washed out pastel pop shades.

I’m eating at home, and inviting people over, just to show off my Sweet Talkers plates. And clearly with all of this nostalgia, it’s time for a movie marathon on the couch chillin’ with my new cushion covers, followed by a slumber party to show off my new pillowcases to my BFFs #PILLOWFIGHT.

But more importantly, there is a little reference to my blog in there too. #forreals.

They’ve made me some merch! This season you’ll find my slogan ‘WHO GIVES A BLOG’ on totes & tops.  Not to mention a ‘FRENCH GIRLS ROCK’ print too. #inlove

So let’s take it back girls, to a time when things were simpler. A time when text messaging meant receiving a little heart shaped candy with a sweet message inscribed. What a dream come true. #vintage

#luvchippy

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MEET SARAH AND HER SISTERS

MEET SARAH AND HER SISTERS
left to right: Natalie, Sarah & Bridget

I picked up a girl a few months ago. I first met Sarah (and her sisters) when I sat down at Piccolo Espresso, a cute local cafe around the corner from my studio in Prahran. Sarah asked me for my order and I asked her for her name. It's not every day you meet someone so naturally beautiful. 

I was scouting the model for our upcoming collection, Sweet Talkers. I was looking for a 'real girl' - someone who would embody the concept of the 'au-naturel' photoshoot. Boom! Sarah handed me my skinny latte and I handed her my phone number scrawled on the back of a serviette (cause I still don't have business cards - yep, I'm a professional).

After a few shy giggles asking me if I was serious - 'but I'm not a model - I'm a waitress' (which made me love her even more) - to which I answered 'Yes I'm serious' - and also - 'I promise I'm not a weirdo creep' for Sarah to give me her trademark movie star smile and a big 'YES!'. 

A few days later Sarah came in for a casting - and we were hooked on her. She instantly become our Sweet Talker girl - the perfect mix of girly and grunge. Raw & real. Sweet but not in an unnatural way.

Piccolo cafe is owned by the Kokkinos girls - Natalie, Sarah & Bridget. These girls have the best hair in the business - oh and great coffee, food and service too. They are like the nicest, prettiest girls you can ever meet and they run a tight little ship. Put them in a room together and it's like a giggle-a-thon.

Here are some happy snaps of them after hours - you might be able to spot some of our brand new melamine plates in there too from Sweet Talkers, the Summer 13 collection

PS. Sarah joined instagram yesterday (#newbie)
You can follow her on her brand new account @brandondoesitbetter

DJ SARAH ON THE PLATES.

FUNNY THING ABOUT THESE PLATES, IS THAT THEY'RE FUNNY.

SERVICE WITH A SMILE.

COME AND VISIT THE PICCOLO GIRLS!!! 149 High St Prahran

90S FLASH BACK

A closet full of clothes & nothing to wear!

She used to be farmer.

Dress-ups with my cat Prada

So I just finished watching Clueless for the billionth time - like duh! Cher Horowitz is my idol. We should totally be #bffs. 

Clueless is my go-to happy film. And Cher was totally a blogger in the making – just without the technology at hand. 

Though, she did have that #amaze program (preceding Photoshop) which allowed her to see what she looked like in each outfit without having to change clothes #genius.

I’m still doing it the #oldschool way and covering my bed, floor and sometimes my cat, Prada, with endless attempted outfits.

So this one is for Cher, a classic quote transported from the 90’s and translated into the blogger world: 'She could be a blogger in those clothes...'

#luvchippy

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AND THEY'RE OFF

Über babe Jean Shrimpton rocks the mini - total style inspo!

That’s right ladies, it’s time to get off your high horse and stop horsing around, it’s the Melbourne Cup. #holiday.
 
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from looking #amazing on the field.
 
I’m putting my bets on the Blogger Trifecta. It’s a sure-win every time. 

1. Strike a peace sign 

2. Grab your big shades   and 
3. accessorise with a tall glass of French bubbles 

because as they say ladies, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.

You heard it straight from the horses mouth. #punny

#luvchippy

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THIS OLD THING?

One of my Chip Chop! Faves - 'today i'm wearing' tee

Blogger royalty, front row at fashion week

Mum's vintage pics from Paris - J'Adore!

My Chip Chop MUST have this season...'This Old Thing'

So I totally get, the aptly named ‘bloggersphere’ is a pretty strange phenomenon, and I don’t take it for granted.

As a blogger, I really didn’t want to be just another clothes rack - if you know what I mean. 

I plan to reach higher heights with my blogger bun and spread more than just my peace sign across to sphere. Striking a pose is one thing, but striking up conversation is another. #statement

We all love the big brands, but what I love even more are the little guys. The business who are willing to put their own unique stamp on fashion.

I speak from experience, as here I am as the ambassador of this #amaze Melbourne boutique brand Chip Chop!

I’m actually in love with the latest Chip Chop! range - #todayimwearing inspired by Bloggers! #omg

Chip Chop! is famous for their witty phrases and often tongue in cheek humour.

Check out one of my #faves #todayimwearing 'this old thing'. It’s vintage. My mum bought it in the 70’s at a flea market in Paris. 

#luvchippy

LUV THY KITTY

Can I take a moment to quickly mention cats on the internet. #hilarious.

Talk about something trending.

When historians looked at the etchings and wall paintings from ‘ancient’ times, they came to the conclusion that cats were in fact considered to be Gods by the Egyptians.

Lets say future man – from an era with iPhone876s, stumbles across relics such as my phone #vintage, browsing through my instagram, facebook feed and searches history on the internet, I’m pretty sure they would come to the same conclusion.

Yes, Cats are in fact our gods. Or perhaps the Egyptians just saw how funny they were to start with.  #justsaying

My conclusion – Egyptians were the first #catfans, posting it all over their walls. #egyptians_had_it_right

Oh and PS: I heart my cat Prada.

Til next time,
Put your shoe forward.

PUT YOUR BEST SHOE FORWARD #LUVCHIPPY

This photo was taken by me on my recent trip to Paris. Peace.

I write poetry in my spare time. This is one of my many musings.

Bonjour! I'm Chippy van der Chop, #blogger extraordinaire, #fashionista and the new ambassador of Chip Chop! #omg

If you're new to my blog, and want to get to know me a bit better, you can read my little bio on the right hand side. ---------------->

There's so much I want to tell you and share with you. But to get to know me in an instamoment here are some quick answers from my recent Chip Chop! interview:

CC: How did you become a blogger?

Chippy: Well, I have a passion for fashion, obs. I also come from a long line of avant-garde and very niche female bloggers - so you could say I was practically blogging from the womb. I believe I just followed my destined path. I contacted my A-List friends, bought a Nikon, perfected my peace signs and large-latte-holding-skills, adopted my signature heart shades - et voila - Chippy, The Blogger was born.

CC: What is your fashion passion?

Chippy: Red kicks and red heart shaped shades are my go-to uniform.

#Stripes were my first passion, which I controversially matched with spots. Hello, #powerclash. I was ahead of my time.

 

CC: Who do you admire?

Chippy: I admire Anna Wintour, but I don’t want to be her. She’s got more issues than Vogue. #lol But honestly, I find Miss Piggy my inspiration. I envy her curves and her 'joie de vivre' #whatawoman

CC: Do you have a favourite food?

Chippy: I heart #croissants, and I’m not afraid to eat them.

CC: What are you famous for in your circle of friends?

Chippy: My one liners. #luvchippy

CC: What do you think about becoming the Chip Chop! ambassador?

Chippy: #honoured

Chip Chop! shares the same values that I hold close to my heart. They make fashion that’s fun! (why so serious?) They like colour and words and they have their own style and I respect that. And just like me, they’re a little bit French.

Til next time,

Put your best shoe forward.