Gloves are off champ..

Purchased these vintage gloves a looooong time ago and I still have these.. leather..red and fit my little hands..
This is the perfect time to buy some gloves on offer so might as well purchase some good ones. However the nicest gloves I own are a gift from Venice.. what a treat!
If you are afraid of color and would only wear one colored item, make it gloves so chic, vintage and add a touch of lady like manner when you carry them.

Country Practice

Do you like my jacket, it is vintage Calvin Klein.. power shoulders & tweet finish..
Everyone needs a tweet jacket.. perfect for the weekend look!

 Tweet jackets tips
winter brunches/lunches
not at nights for a dinner unless you are going to a pub
worn with fun jeans
boots is a match made in heaven

Bang on Trend

Winter must haves...

Studded ankle boots
Boyfriend jeans
Army jacket

Leather Jacket + Bright scarf

Black Swan

Black turtle neck and shades.. ray bans...
if you are a diva, red or bright pink lipstick...

Jack me on..

Getting colder and colder by the day..time to pull out the jackets and thrown them over your outfits kittens...
a lovely jacket makes anyone look smart, elegant and chic..
Some tips on good jackets...


Beginners
wear with jeans..
 Black coat or 'puffy' sports/relaxed jacket

Chic
with skinny jeans and boots, large bag (not clutch)
Bright color and scarf   -  color color color... boring is for the rookies...

Styled
Parka, jeans, large wool coat..with the very hip boyfriend jeans and beanie...
wear a large coat or tailored jacket  the 'just throw over my shoulder look'.. magic fashionista queen!
pearl earrings or studs

90s r back...

so the 90s are back..for the first time... wow..
Some tips to wear 90s..

if you are over the age of 27... this look is tricky and would keep away from this...

Beginners
reflecting sunglasses

Chic
loose baggy trousers, think mc hammer

Styled
all above with vintage top such as Nike, mickey mouse
loads of brown eyeshadow
heavy hoop earrings or gold gold
been doing your sit ups and no carbs - Crop tops
backpacks
sneakers are back big time!!! like actual sneakers in bright bright colors...

You've been Punked...

No it is not Ashton Kutcher, it is fashion, punk is back baby and it is huge this winter.
I think a bit of punk on everyone, makes anyone seem bad ass/naughty.
Best way for everyone to try this look is with jewelry or with one other item.. tips..


Beginner
Try some nice leather shoes with studs or spikes. Doesn't have to be Black, even neutrals are awesome.

Chic
Wear the studded bracelets, necklace or even earrings..below ladies of the punk night inspirations.
Dark make up eyes

Styled
The studded spiked jacket... leather or parka..even better.. jeans...
these are all available at asos, topshop and I really like the one at jayjays
boyf jeans - torn of-coarse
high high heels
darks eyes and earspike like Siennas..

For the not so brave..dont like spikes as it scared you...
Try black and lots of gold...different types of gold with different patterns....
black blouse with buttons low... dark red lipstick..
as per below..

Punk is also in the attitude.. enjoy it!

Winter Trends for Jewelry...

Winter there are 2 trends for jewelry... Punk V Delicates...
1st we will look at.....

Delicate Jewelry.......
rings, necklaces, bracelets but with chunky watch...
how best to wear this look.. so opposite to Punk...
white skirts, denim.. denim, denim.. and during the day!! very casual hair down...
or during summer with bring colors like Rhi below...
this style will carry you to spring/summer.
Where to buy these.. the usual however go to your local markets for a unique find.... and even layer with your family vintage ring... that your mum or grandma gave you.. customize to you!
p.s please make sure your nails are manicured as a lot of attention will be drawn to your hands...

Pearls

A must for anyone who wants to look chic without trying. I buy all mine overseas on trips - gifts really.
I have following
pink big pearls from Hawaii
dark pink from HK blessed by monks
3 stan from Mimco
long 1920s very The great Gaspy style
fresh water pearls from ebay - a must
fresh water studs again from ebay


Tips for Mermaids...

Beginners
long stran necklace in white
off white, pink or champagne is a MUST fresh water preferably, you can get some lovely necklaces on ebay..
not at beach unless you are at a very fabulous pool party in St Tropez
black outfit


Chic
hair messy or clean bun, please not with straight hair unless you are at your 9-5
red lipstick
with gold studs
parka

Styled
with a very manly style - e.g blazer and long pants/jeans. White baggy shirt and jeans or skirt
with long cardigan - not with fitted cardigan or you will look like a sorority girl from Legally blonde
make up very fresh almost ballerina

Shirt the jeans

Jeans shirt
so tricky to wear! How you ask:
during day, not night unless you are in the country
tucked into jeans with chinos
roll up your sleeves for a chic look
are you brave to do double denim do it, but you must wear boots as footwear
if you are over, please wear jeans shirt with white trousers and with scarf
make up very very simple or red lipstick if you are brave, keep pinks minimal
brown bag/boots, black is not ideal
gold accessories but not too much or you will look like cover of J-Lo album - earrings, rings, bracelets on, no necklace!
want to glam it up, wear with white tailored jacket

Why not...

That is my motto when I go out now..
Should I wear this.. but I can't it is too full on.. let's be honest we are not getting any younger..so why do we always think..no I cant do this or that.. or I cant wear that..
I would have never worn a sparkly dress like this before.. but why not.. oh and I wore them with sneakers too.. to a fancy Japanese restaurant.. take that..I want to look overdressed!!!

I would rather be at...

Paradise

I took this shot sunset Fiji...

CoCo Smile...

Chanel, Cats. Chocolate & Coconuts = actual smile

Anyone that knows me, knows that I drink at least 2 litters of coconut water a week..
Sometimes if my bum bum is getting to much trunk I will have coconut water for dinner.. I mean, my cavemen/woman would have loved it right!?

Why drink coconut water...
more potassium them Banana
no fat
did u know that in WW1 they used coconut water as drips
high in zinc - good for skin

so next time, don't have the orange juice and have sm coconut water, fun fun!

How could you walk out of the house dressed like that....

That is what I was told when I wore my ugg boots out in public for the first time.. yes, a stranger came up to me a said this, no joke!
I thought they were really cool, I mean dude, it was Saturday arvo and I was getting a much needed massage!
NO ONE looks glam in Uggs apart from Pammy in Baywatch days..however they are so comfy! I don't care I will wear mine again this winter..!

Black & Night

My parachute dress worn @ Sydney Opera House.. to see the Opera....
10 meters of fabric
75 hours to make
washed 100% black cotton

My glam moment in history... worn with a vintage bag ofcocarse...

Worth the Brush

Mason Pearson are the royce-royce of hair brushes. Hand made in England and last a life time... oh, did I mention the $105 starting price tag!?
I bought a Mason Pearson hair brush for my weeding day to spoil myself as I did my own hair and make up.. and oh, I so wish I purchased this earlier. From the first brush, I was like, wow, my hair feels amazing, soft and slightly massages the sculpt. Seriously, it is amazing!

Hair Gems

So never ending story.. some hair jewelry.

Dolce & Gabanna recently sent their model kitties down the catwalk with crowns on their heads.. if you are not royal brave, then why not some fun hair jewelry.

But when does one wear head jewelry.. ??

Music festivals with hair down, messy with cute dress or loads of denim

At night with a very glam dress and hair up, be bold with your make up too! 

With no earrings, necklace otherwise you will look like a metal christmas tree

at a family function, day lunch

Oldie but goodie

Jumper + skirt = autumn chillax weekend look...
This photo was taken last winter...
The jumper I purchased from kirribily markets for $6...100% wool... check out your local markets for a great bargain!

Spring

Already missing spring... sleeping in the sun, wearing fun dresses.... and most of all the flowers..

Mask it

Glam fun... wear a mask on your next night out.. you will get away with more... 

Slip it on

Topshop Slippers for the winter cold nights.

Oriental Delight

Green Tea @ Yum Cha 

I love going to China Town! Exploring all the stores, interesting smells but what most keeps me intrigued is all the teas. I buy all the green/white teas, olong - all high in antioxidants and at HALF THE PRICE then at the supermarket. 

I enourage everyone to give these teas a go, especially with winter around the corner.

Mad Men

My husband is the most stylish man I know. Men have never looked more stylish, why is that? Should we be thanking Mad men, internet for blogs, that male model that walked with Kate and Naomi at the olympics or Scott/Kaney from keeping up with the kardashians.
However I think it is going a bit too far. He he is like which brown, light brown or dark.. I am like who cares, it doesn't matter and then he goes mad!!

Teenage Dream

Obsessed with wedge sneakers, so far I have 2 however my love for them started way back in spice girls era 1996.
My husband is 6'2 so going for walks now is better as I don't look like a child next to him..

some tips


Lighter is better
would suggest you buy a lighter color over black first as they go with anything, jeans, dresses, tracksuits, anything. I promise these are easier to wear then the black ones.

Black for the brave
black wedges are awesome but you can look a bit kardashian in them if you know what I mean. Only a true rock queen can pull these off. with leather trousers, dark jeans.

remember, wear your clothes baggy or you will look a bit euro trash, bling bad versace look...

Hat to hide the mess

On sundays, Alex and I go to our local brunch place The Grounds at Alexandria.
Most of the time I wear my hair in a quick bun or hat.. this is a lovely handmade beanie from Balmain.
There was a few girls that morning at The grounds that should have worn a hat, hide the shame girls.
P.s don't forget the sunnies... any will do kittens...

Sweater + Pearls = casual chic

I couldn't wait to wear my chunky knit..pink and white stripes...a size too big but who cares right!
 how does one accessorize jumpers.. you dont want the jewelry to get caught on your fave new jumper.. so tips....

Junky knit with nice round neck
short pearl necklace

Turtle neck
be brave and wear long necklace

Cardigan, long or short
if you are tall  = long necklace
short = medium to short, no longer then your chest

if you dont think that a pearl necklace with not go with your jumper, then wear clip on Earrings, so vintage and polished and girlie.

Winter Warmers

It is officially cold in Sydney...I had to put on my jumper/sweater for the first time. I love it! Heaven.. jumper+tea or vino+ indoors snuggles/giggles= fun fun
But you want to look chic not shabby boo in a jumper...how you ask.. some basics:
buy one good jumper each year..at least.. proper soft wool.. baggy
Colors - neutrals please.. or bright with basic jeans.
Touch it, if it does not feel nice against your face, don't buy it!
Messy hair up or down... or pony tail
Skinny jeans.. not black tights.. if you are a crazy kitty, leather pants are okay
Minimal make up.. don't want to get lipstick on your wool sweater...in fact.. no make up.. only mascara and smile!
BROWN boots
Basic watch, maybe one bracelet..one ring..that is all...

Glamorous Swans

On a beautiful saturday night, I went to The fun Soda Factory. A fun 1950s themed bar with retro love everywhere.

I could not help but look around with all the vintage cocktails held by men with cherries on top that they were much much much better dressed then the ladies. Where were all the beautiful elegant swans? It is official, men are now better dresses then woman. All the fellas looked so dashing in their suits, white skirts, ties and hair sleek back. And the girls, hair not good messy, bad make up and outfits all over the shop. I was really really disappointed and very sad for them. Where did the effortless glam go?

 Not Happy Days at all!'

How look Glam out for cocktails on a saturday night!'

Wear at least one BIG cocktail ring

Apply able rule and then necklace or big earrings - it is dark at a bar so sparkle sparkle

Wear some satin, again that glows in the dark and looks mega lux

Purples, red, pinks not black, you will get lost in all dashing suits

Hair up in chic bun to show your happy, beautiful confident face

make up - bb cream/primer will save your life - bold bold lips AND eyes! You are a movie start, go wild.

Wear high conformable shoes

If you have a bag with a strap, put it away, nothing worse then holding a cocktail and having a bag hang across your body, like a sand bag and drink balancing act, ew! So wear a SMALL chic clutch, not those big ones, you are not working girl in the 80s.

Gloves, but only for the very very brave.

smile and laugh out loud ladies, enjoy most of all and if you look fabulous, you will FEEL FABULOUS!

Queen of the Jungle

Animal print is fun, especially on the weekends!  Most people wear grey, jeans or boring tees. Why not stand out from the zoo and have fun with some print.

How to wear animal print:
wear with basics
jeans
basic make up
hair up
ankle boots


How NOT to wear animal print for weekends
too much make up
too much gold or bling.. you will look like mafia wag
big big hair, you are not J-Lo
don't match your bag & shoe color.. mix it up..

Not brave enough tiger to show your stripes? Wear accessories only, like scarf, bag, shoes or a chic cuff!

Yoga

This is me, a few years ago at the beginning  of yoga good times... When I was trained by the amazing, talented Amelia.. and very beautiful too!

There is no better feeling then after yoga. You feel so refreshed, so light, detoxed (if you do the 90 minute class) and about 4 centimeters taller! Plus the skin just glows, if you have never tried yoga, give it a go! There is all these fabulous fit people in the class, I promise you will feel awesome after...or very unflexible... nooo. enjoy yourself and laugh at yourself... 

Lux on the Street

The art of mixing luxurious items with high street & vintage is the art form in my opinion which very few can master.
Some suggestions is to buy one lux item and then mix with your own style..SO you can look chic & stylish on the streets. whether it is a nice watch or super quality bag.

Mix n Max
The expensive Watch +  parkas/ denim jackets
Le Lux Sunglasses + vintage jewelry or something you bought on an trip
The classic dream Bag + vintage T-shirts, plain white or cartoons! Fashion needs humor
Priceless Shoes + old worn out baggy jeans
Bling Jewelry + good manicure & worn out man's boots

cant afford the lux tools... then lipstick...
Quality Red Lipstick + smile & good mineral powder = amazing glowing gal!

Game of Fashion Thrones

Have you ever watched a TV show and thought, gawd, I want her outfit! We have all experienced this watching Sex & the city however I am more adventurous these days... Games of Throne!
 I love all their royal outfits, long gowns and the jewelry!
But who is the best fashionista of them all? I don't think it would hurt to put some fashion royalty into the girls wardrobe aswell, such as above Versace!

If I was to dress the sexy ladies of GOT this is what I would recommend!
The above dress would look amazing on Princess Daenerys Targaryen, the navy would look amazing with her blonde hair. But she needs to be careful about the dragons to setting the silk on fire!

The red haired 'witch' would look lush in the below Ellie Saab red number!

Brienne of Tarth would make an awesome knight in this Balmain number as per below.

Do you agree with me?

Lotion

This body lotion was given to me as a gift from my previous work and can say it is the best smelling one I have ever used!
Chloe, get it, put it on immediately. The smell is subtle, so classic and very feminine.

Love & the City

                                          Photo by Robert Meredith

Sydney is an awesome place to be in a company of a great lover.
Exploring yum places to eat, lush bars to sip cocktails and flirt the night away.
The best thing about Sydney is to find a little gem that you both didn't know about before!

Bold is Beautiful

'Don't look like a construction worker' is the first thing I though last year when the stores brought out the fluro stuff.
 It is so nice to see gals out and about in color! A little here and there is enough, so wear black pants and bright shirt, like in this shot.

Devil is in the detail

Invest in one or two super quality Sparkle!
Whether it is a watch, designer costumer jewelry, bag it will make or break an outfit.

Juniors: start with a quality leather bag. If it is cheap, YOU will look cheap!

Associates: the watch. Badge of honor.

Directors: Bracelets! This is where you can really express yourself. Wear the vintage piece from your grandma that you treasure with all your heart. And a super find you bought traveling such as hand made leather bracelet with beads. And don't forget to buy one Lux item such as Hermes, Chloe.

Escape to the Country

White House Cafe = chic
Relaxing afternoon in the town of Berry at Lisa Madigan Gallery. Perfect coffee & chocolate cake.

Bondi Chic

Puss in Boots with hint of yellow, some sexy leather and silver heart.. love this outfit.
Taught the girls a thing or two at Bondi last weekend!

Why carrying flowers wont make you fat this Easter

Take note from Kate Moss, this easter & buy some fresh flowers, not chocolate eggs or fruit/choc buns!

I have already had so many chocolate at work aswell as delicious fruit buns and I may of sneaked in a choc bun last week!

Then when you are going crazy from no chocolate, sprinkle some pedals around for the smell.

Spray Me a Sparkle

This is me, working the sparkle jacket in Bondi last night.
I love a bit of sparkle in my live, a touch of glamour, a diva effect on my mood. That is why I love sparkly jackets. It makes any outfit look super glam and makes you feel like a opera singer, ready to belt it out.
Some tips on wearing a sparkly jacket
purchase a white sequence, looks clean with a white singlet and tones down any outfit
purchase a plain black one, turns any girl into a disco goddess
if you are a smart pirate, you will purchase one online or at a vintage store
keep your make up simple with black kohl eyes and lipstick is a must
hair up in a simple bun or messy hair down- no need for ghds

autumn/winter tip - for the grunge effect, in winter, wear the sparkles under your parka/military jacket