Tuesday, 8 January 2013

2012 IN REVIEW | part one


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. . . as we all adjust to a new year, fresh beginnings & writing a new date -- a quick review of the whirlwind of a year that was 2012. . . 

flowers, flowers & more flowers ; birthday picnics ; a new puppy ; furnishing the house ; jaunts through the countryside & cross-country travels ; the seaside ; a coveted item ; cupcakes ; long summer days ; & a chance to be on television

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2012 IN REVIEW | part two



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. . . with 2013 already racing by at an alarming pace, here is part two of 2012 in review . . .

pretty pink ribbons ; days spent at the zoo ; heart shaped waffles ; visiting iconic australian landmarks ; a sky full of birdcages ; a day at the races ; exciting deliveries in the post ; the view from above ; still more flowers ; a crafternoon ; layers upon layers of chiffon & tulle & georgette   

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- wishing you the prettiest start to 2013 -

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Sunday, 6 January 2013

The Calling Card







In an age of emails & mobile phones & contact lists & text messages it is so easy to forget an era gone by where friends called on one another for tea, wrote long & languid correspondence & the mail box was always full of exciting & enthralling news. . .  Having already purchased many stationery sets over the years, & being an avid letter-writer of the snail-mail kind, I realised one such etiquette I had not covered was the calling card. & so today, I have been venturing through the internets in search of the perfect card to impart to new acquaintances, leave at the front doors of friends visited who are not in & in general, be a much lovelier, & far more glamorous mode of divulging ones contact information. . . 

Below are a few early favourites :



one | two | three | four


Images one & two

Sunday, 30 December 2012

2013 : a fashion resolution

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“Fashion fades, only style remains the same”
                                    Coco Chanel


With a new year comes thoughts of getting older (& wiser?), & with age comes an evolution of style. Many resolutions will be made when the clock strikes midnight, & one of those is, simply, to invest in classic & quality fashion pieces going forward. The older I get, the more I am willing to purchase fewer items that will last longer, & translate to many different looks. 

In this age of instant fashion-gratification, at the click of the button, it is so easy to be too influenced by the millions of images floating through the internets, too easy to confuse your taste & style by this abundance of inspiration. . . but finally, I have discovered my personal style -- & this is not to say I will never buy a 'fad' piece again, but it does mean I am a wiser fashionista coming into 2013 & with a few key fashion icons guiding me, I know this is a resolution I will certainly be keeping. . .




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Wednesday, 12 December 2012

LOVE





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" According to Greek Mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs & a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them into two separate beings, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other halves. "

Plato's The Symposium
                                                                                       
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Although somewhat of a morbid sentiment, the idea of spending a lifetime searching for your other half, the one that can make you whole, is a truly romantic notion. . .



Tuesday, 27 November 2012

BOW



As the Christmas party invitations begin to arrive, there is always the very important decision of what to wear. . . & lately I've been looking for a perfectly 'grown-up' elegant dress, but could not go past this beautifully big bow. . .  [& the equally exquisite red lip!]



Image from here

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Too Perfect For Words



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with the holiday season almost upon us, it is time to purchase a few essential pieces for 
christmas soirees & new years celebrations

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available from here


[thank you raegan -- who brought this beautiful delight to my attention!]

Thursday, 18 October 2012

LOVE IS IN THE AIR



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You can't help but be in the most romantic of moods when the sweet scent of blossoms is wafting through the air -- tickling your senses, fluttering your heart & sending your mind on the most starry-eyed daydreams. . . 

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Photo by Amour-Love

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

OUTFIT POST : white delight

 
 
 
 

 

   




 dress          |          shoes          |          necklace

Monday, 15 October 2012

How fun! : PATRICIA CHANG SS13



Robots & pastels & frills & sparkle! -- what could be more playful or fun then Patricia Chang's SS13 collection? I am completely smitten [& coveting] every piece!

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Image from Patricia Chang

Saturday, 29 September 2012

OUFIT : like a mermaid


On a blustery Spring Saturday afternoon, by the rocks & the freezing ocean water I danced & spun & twirled in a sequined mermaid dress & braid in my hair. . . Having had an infatuation with mermaids for as long as I can remember, this frock was a must have the first time I spotted it on ASOS -- it's the most magical colour & the loveliest design & twirls just so when I spin around in circles. . . 




♥ thank you, chelsea -- you are wonderful!

dress |  earrings | bracelet - unknown

Saturday, 22 September 2012

MORE LANA | blue velvet



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 . . . & it's becoming quite obvious how much I adore Lana Del Rey -- & although these pictures have been out for a little while, I still couldn't help but share them & their sultry loveliness. . .


SPRING saturday



-- photo by amour-love --