How Wonderfully Bazaar

Australian Harpers Bazaar June/July 2009
Photographer - Nicole Bentley
Styled - Claudia Navone
Model - Aurelia Gliwski

EVERYTHING and I mean everything about this editorial is perfection. I'm completely inspired...and now I want to be blonde again. Fuck.

CFDA Favourite

Maggie Grace and Blake Mycoskie - seriously, how cute are they? Not to mention I absolutely LOVE her dress. I've gathered a few of my favourite pics from the 2009 CFDA Awards which I'll post later.

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Invasion

tank top (XXI), paper bag skirt (joe fresh), belt (vintage), heels (urban outfitters)

Going out with my ladies...

Summers Anthem

Till death do us part

My besty just got engaged!! Which got me thinking and I've never been one to think about marriage, but lately and especially after seeing this gown by Lanvin. My thoughts have been running away from me a bit...yes, i am actually envisioning myself walking down the isle... ;)

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Ola señorita

Marts and I have just booked our (first!) real holiday together. We are heading to Mexico in December for 2 weeks! Oh the sun, the sand...and a lot of inspiration on what I will be packing from 2 very different collections, that I adore.

3.1 Phillip Lim Resort 2010 Collection is very minimal with subdued tones and clean lines, but still, it has an edge that entices us urbanites. In his words 'The rock chic has become a pirate.'

Lanvin Resort 2010 Collection is love at first sight. The energy, fabrics, colours, and as quoted by style.com 'The Mexican Tourism Board might want to enlist Alber Elbaz to help bring vacationers back.' Well it's working. Perfection!




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Rain, Rain...where are you?

I'm dying for these ilse jacobsen wellies. Now my only problem is do I get a pair in white, red, silver, black.... I'm thinking Vancouver's (normally) wet climate could support 2 pairs!

Romantic Sundays

Top (vintage), Shorts (old AE cutoffs), Sandals (Zara), Sunglasses (XXI), Purse (Abro), Silver Cuff (Bali), Ring (Myka), oh and my greatest accessory...my bicycle :)

Love.

I know it's only June..well mid June, but I can't help this gitty feeling I get as I (FINALLY!) browse the Fall 2009 Collections from all favorites...here's a little taste of what will inspire my Fall wardrobe.

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Summer's Here Fresh Salsa

So my blog has not really been a whole lot about fashion lately. Not that fashion is not on my mind 24 hours a day (yes I even dream about clothes!) but the weathers been so nice and I've been spending lots of time biking, and paddle surfing, in pilates class, and playing tennis and golf! Who knew I was such an athletic person?! Well certainly not my dad, when I was in high school I was more concerned about what I wore in gym class than the activities...ewww sweat! It's the influence of my better half :) Anyways in between all these summer activities, and my constant obsession with clothing (wearing, buying, making, etc) my other interests include food...And good food!

Here is a little concoction I came up with for dinner last night, I call it:

Summers HERE Fresh Salsa!

Dice a 1/4 cup of each of the following ingredients into a med size bowl (use a bigger bowl and bigger measurements for more ppl) Serves 2-3ppl

Cucumber
Red Onion
Peach
Avocado (add last after mixing)
Fresh Mint

Once all the fruit and veggies are diced and mixed together squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon over the mixture and drizzle with maple syrup (maybe 1 tlb)

Mix together and serve! I used mine on top of a tuna burger, but it would be great on salmon, a tuna steak or chicken..oooh even prawns! Marts and I finished off the salsa last night with 'Fresh is Best' tortilla chips. Enjoy!

PS. The mixture will keep for a max 2 days covered in the fridge. Best eaten fresh.

PPS. I also plan to devote more of my time to actually bogging about fashion!

Sisters!

I received a surprise visit from my baby sister (well she's not a baby anymore, she's 21) this last weekend! Which is why I've not had a chance to post anything new. I had a fabulous time with her. We indulged in good wine and cheese, went vintage shopping, and soaked up some rays. We finished off the weekend with a delicious spaghetti dinner (I make a mean spaghetti sauce!) with our cousins and then went out to play boccie in the park. When the four of us girls get together my abs usually hurt the next day from laughing so hard! This was Marts' first experience with us four girls, he was welcomed with open arms! I love 'Hot nights in the City'!

PS I'll post pics of vintage finds later this week xx

What is a Liefje?

Definition: Liefje is the Dutch word for lover. It is often used as a word lovers call eachother, just like 'sweetheart' or 'honey'.

That sums it up...Fashions Sweetheart xx

Handsome Furs

M and I went to the Handsome Furs concert last night...amazing energy!

Beauty Junkie Moment

As a self proclaimed beauty junkie I've tried ALOT of self tanning creams, sprays, gels etc. and I have to say after starting to use Dove's Energy Glow Beauty Body Lotion (for medium to dark skin) I definitely have a gradual beautiful summer glow! My cousin has been using it for years, but her skin tone is a lot darker than mine (think milk chocolate!) anyways I'm not orangey in the slightest, and I'm not finding any weird streaks on my legs or ankles.

Summer Lovin'

Now that the sun is warming, my herbs are growing and the smell of suntan lotion is in the air, I'm having some nostalgia of my trip to Bali last November with my besty. So I thought I'd share a few of my fave pics from our trip...