... have a wonderful Saturday in your part of the world!
Saturday 26 May 2012
Russia VOGUE
I have always believed that accessories make an outfit, whether it's an exotic belt, a multitude of single bangles, or show-stopper heels; this editorial embodies my belief that with a few well chosen accessories, which can be as simple as a belt in a vivid colour, it can dramatically change the look of an outfit for the better...
... have a wonderful Saturday in your part of the world!
... have a wonderful Saturday in your part of the world!
Friday 25 May 2012
That Coat!
Can you believe I had a similar leopard coat a few years back, but I gave it away because the lining was ripped and now I feel like such an idiot, knowing all I had to do to save it was probably just re-stich the hem up on the lining.
I am dying for another, so guess who's getting dragged to The Rock's markets in Sydney this weekend for some op shopping?! (the lucky boyfriend)
p.s. I love her hair colour. I may go lighter this summer.
I am dying for another, so guess who's getting dragged to The Rock's markets in Sydney this weekend for some op shopping?! (the lucky boyfriend)
p.s. I love her hair colour. I may go lighter this summer.
10 Ways to a More Charmed Life
I am very devoted to the ability of living my life
through a rose-tinted filter. Of course I don’t turn a blind eye to the fact
that devastating things do happen, not that I can control every element of my
life, but I find that by making the fullest of every day, life feels a whole
lot more delightful and magnificent.
1.
Don’t save your favourite things for ‘a special occasion’. Life is the special
occasion! Treat every day like a party and pile on your favourite jewels each
day, wear your favourite party dress often, and spray your favourite perfume as
you rush out the door each morning.
2.
Whenever you have a complete free day, act as though it’s your birthday. Eat pavlova
for breakfast, dance around the room to your favourite songs, throw a dinner
party or movie night for your best friends, go to your favourite places… do whatever
it is that makes you smile.
3.
Practise random acts of kindness. Always demonstrate perfect manners, tell a
stranger in the street how great they look, leave a little note with a tip at
your local cafe saying how lovely they make their coffee, and send handwritten
notes on your favourite note cards. It doesn’t really matter what it is, but
doing beautiful, selfless things often will make you smile on the inside.
4.
Add warmness to your home. Buy yourself flowers (they needn’t be expensive),
buy bed sheets that make bed time feel like a hotel stay, ensure you have a
good stack of books that you don’t want to put down, light a gorgeous candle
when you come home each evening (I recommend Glasshouse Manhatten), and collect treasures that remind you of happy
memories.
5.
If you’re in a wardrobe rut, make an effort to do your hair and put on your prettiest
heels for no particular reason at all. You’ll spend the day feeling that little
bit lovelier.
6.
Don’t let grey skies get you down. (They are personally my favourite kind of
days) Treat it as an excuse to wear a poppy pink lipstick, an adorable umbrella
and perhaps a shot of pastel or fuschia in your outfit (the same optimistic
rules apply to bad days or frustrating situations).
7.
Don’t get stuck in a grey rut; squeeze your everyday routines to make the
special rituals. Can’t function without your morning tea or coffee? Have it in
your prettiest china instead so it feels like you’re having a tea party every
single morning!
8.
One day every week (without fail), go on a date with someone you love (my boyfriend always surprises me with cute little dates). It
doesn’t need to be grand or over the top. Why not go somewhere fabulous with
your best friend on pay day every single month for a single cocktail? Or get
dressed up and go and see a musical you’ve wanted to see for ages all by
yourself? Or a bike ride at sunset with your loved one? Whatever it is, make
time for special moments with the people you love.
9.
Treasure small moments of happiness. Have breakfast in bed on Saturdays, smell
every rose you pass on an evening walk, put on a movie that makes you laugh out
loud(mine’s Bride Wars and Thelma and Louise), pause to watch the sky turn
pink at sunset, have picnics and walk barefoot through the grass on warm summer
evenings.
10.
If you’re feeling uninspired, broaden your horizons. Make plans to take a trip
to a city you’ve always wanted to explore, visit a new museum in your area, or
go to your favourite bookstore for something wonderful to read this week.
Instant inspiration!
Fashion Inspiration
I absolutely adore this look... a pretty high waisted-pencil skirt combined with a tuxedo ruffle white shirt and lovely trench (with the sleeves stylishly rolled up)!
“I don't do Fashion, I am Fashion” – COCO CHANEL
COCO CHANEL
“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance” – Coco Chanel
“A girl should be two things…classy and fabulous”- Coco Chanel “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different”- Coco Chanel
“Luxury is the opposite of vulgarity. Luxury is the opposite of status. It is the ability to make a living by being oneself. It is the freedom to refuse to live by habit. Luxury is liberty. Luxury is elegance. True elegance is Refusal.”- Coco Chanel
According to Wikipedia: Chanel S.A., commonly known as Chanel (English: /ʃəˈnɛl/, French: [ʃanɛl]), is a French fashion house founded by the couturier Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, well established in haute couture, specializing in luxury goods (haute couture, ready-to-wear, handbags, perfumery, and cosmetics among others).[1] She gained the name “Coco” while maintaining a career as a singer at a café in France. Chanel has catered to tastes in items such as simple suits, dresses, women’s pants, and costume jewelry. Coco Chanel’s vision was to replace such opulent, ‘sexy’pieces with items which conveyed casual elegance. Today, Chanel is most famous for the “little black dress“. According to Forbes, the privately held House of Chanel is jointly owned by Alain Wertheimer and Gerard Wertheimer who are the great-grandsons of the early (1924) Chanel partner Pierre Wertheimer.
What does Fashion mean to You?
To me, fashion is a type of art which can make you look gorgeous. In addition, this art will generate into a particular trend that would be accepted by a number of “audiences”. So what is the exact type of art that Fashion Industry concludes? The answer is everything. Yep, it’s everything that has the artistic sense.
Some people think that Fashion is just about garments or clothes created by fashion designers in order to satisfy the customers’ seasonal needs. Uh oh, if Fashion was really born and existed in this way, there could be no job called fashion stylist, makeup artist, personal shopper, models, photographers, etc. Why? Because the customers know exactly what they need…and they order what they need only…not what they want.
Fashion is about art from head to toe of a human being. Well, Art, of course, it can be accepted and understood universally; or, only enjoyed by those who really have the high level of artistic eyes. That’s why painters create abstract paintings. You can't wear that beautiful gown, it has to wear you. The secret to fashion is that no-one can become a fashionist - you are either born with it or not. As Coco Chanel always said, " Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening".
There are three main areas in Fashion: high street fashion, prêt-à-porter (ready to wear) and the last one – haute couture – is compared as the abstract paintings.
High street fashion, just like its name, is the casual stuff that you wear daily in any circumstances. Topshop, Forever 21, H&M and ZARA are some well-known brands in high street fashion.
Prêt-à-porter produce massively garments follow by standardized sizes. Those garments are created with high quality materials and can be formal or casual wear.
Haute Couture, totally different with the other two, is clothes that are made by hand from the best brands. It’s usually produced by orders, so the number of that piece is very limited – sometimes, only one piece! Chanel, YSL, Dior are some of the fashion that make haute couture, but nowadays they also produce prêt-à-porter since loss is the regular issue in haute couture area.
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Mind the Gap!
Much like her shiny hair and warm eyes, the space between Geneva Aguirre's front teeth has always been a part of her look. When she was little, Aguirre used to stick a tooth pick in the gap - just because it would fit and no one else could do it. It made her unique, but it wasn't until Aguirre noticed iconic gap-toothed model Lauren Hutton in the pages of her favourite fashion magazines that she realised her smile was not only unique, but maybe even beautiful.
"I guess I've always thought of it as a cool thing," says Aguirre.
These days, so does the beauty industry.
A few seasons back on America's Next Top Model, host Tyra Banks sent a 22-year-old contestant to the dentist to widen her gap. The beauty blogosphere has been buzzing ever since.
Mick Jagger's blonde daughter Georgia May is the face for Rimmel cosmetics, and she sports a gap with the world known phrase which sports the gap is "Get The London Look"!
The growing appreciation for dental imperfection is probably best demonstrated by the ever improving fortunes of Australian supermodel Jess Hart.
The face of Seafolly's latest campaign was in heavy demand at London Fashion Week but the wide space in her smile wasn't always so sought-after as it is now. Chadwicks modelling agency spokesman Nathan Rossenrode said, "When Jess first began, her gap would be retouched ... now it's a point of difference."
Men have the gaps, too, but culturally, there has always been a mystique about diastematic women.
But, experts believe our new interest in the diastema represents a backlash against unattainable beauty standards and an obsession with perfection. It's also been called to attention from recent ads by Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Miu Miu. All feature models with gaps between their teeth.
"I guess I've always thought of it as a cool thing," says Aguirre.
These days, so does the beauty industry.
A few seasons back on America's Next Top Model, host Tyra Banks sent a 22-year-old contestant to the dentist to widen her gap. The beauty blogosphere has been buzzing ever since.
Mick Jagger's blonde daughter Georgia May is the face for Rimmel cosmetics, and she sports a gap with the world known phrase which sports the gap is "Get The London Look"!
The growing appreciation for dental imperfection is probably best demonstrated by the ever improving fortunes of Australian supermodel Jess Hart.
The face of Seafolly's latest campaign was in heavy demand at London Fashion Week but the wide space in her smile wasn't always so sought-after as it is now. Chadwicks modelling agency spokesman Nathan Rossenrode said, "When Jess first began, her gap would be retouched ... now it's a point of difference."
Men have the gaps, too, but culturally, there has always been a mystique about diastematic women.
But, experts believe our new interest in the diastema represents a backlash against unattainable beauty standards and an obsession with perfection. It's also been called to attention from recent ads by Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Miu Miu. All feature models with gaps between their teeth.
Thursday 17 May 2012
Happy Birthday Hermès !!!
Hermès is celebrating it’s 175th Birthday and as of May 8 2012, until the 27th: a unique "Leather Forever" Hermes exhibition explores the 175 years of history and the luxury brands fascination with creating designer objects from leather, held in the Royal Academy of Art's. Some of their design secrets are being revealed for the very first time!! This enables fans of the Hermès brand to get up close and personal with some of the most stylish bags in the world.
Tuesday 15 May 2012
My Yearly Wardrobe Detox
My June tradition is
to organise areas of my life which have become cluttered during the previous
year. This annually starts and finishes with countless hours over three or four
weekends being ankle deep in piles of clothes, shoes, scarves, bags and more
accessories as I sort through my whole wardrobe. My wardrobe is separated into
two sections, on my left is summer, and my right is winter, however, during
each previous year they become intertwined as I get lazy and not keep
everything in its right place, yet I know I want more room for the winter
fashions, and winter being my favourite season for fashion, I need the extra
space. And so, the great wardrobe overhaul has begun. Here are some tips for
getting your own wardrobe in order (and keeping it like that until the New Year):
1. Take everything that’s in your wardrobe, drawers and wherever else you store your clothes and accessories out. Everything! Give the whole space a thorough clean with a damp cloth so its dust and dirt free. Make sure to then go over everything with a dry cloth as you don’t want your wardrobe to be left damp. Throw some scented sachets, or my mum’s tip, scented soaps to keep those nasty moths away! Also put some draw liners in your draws to protect your clothes and keep everything fresh.
2. Categorise. Start sorting through all your piles of clothes you’ve taken out. Sort them into three categories: ‘keep’, ‘not sure’ and ‘throw out’. (I like the make notes on the floor so I don’t get confused)
3. Organise. With the clothes you’re definitely ‘keeping’, check that everything is clean and in good condition, then you can start putting them back into your wardrobe in the most tidiest and organised way you can manage; that means colour codes, most favoured items where you can see them and reach them easiest. I stack all my shoe boxes down the bottom, sort hanging clothes by type and then colour, fold jeans and sweaters on the shelves and everything else in drawers. Buy good hangers to protect your clothes from stretching or changing their shape. I use padded hangers for silt and wool items, wooden or slim plastic for everything else. Never use wire hangers!
4. Declutter. Start sorting the two remaining piles (‘not sure’ and ‘throw out’). Go through the ‘not sure’ pile piece by piece and ask yourself: Do I really love this? Do I wear it? Does it honestly fit me and make me feel good? If you answered ‘no’ to any of these then move it to the ‘throw out’ pile. If you’re still not sure on an item, ask a trusted friend who will give you their honest opinion. If anything needs to be repaired or cleaned, do it that week.
5. Purge. With the last pile, either sell or donate anything that is still in good condition to a charity. You can even host a ‘swap party’ with your friends. Toss or recycle anything that is worn out or beyond repairing. Again, do this the same week so the piles don’t lurk in your house.
6. Maintain. You’ve got everything in order, to try your best to keep it that way (it takes the stress out of getting dressed each day). Only put things back in your wardrobe that are clean, in good condition, and that make you feel great.
Wardrobes are a girls dream. I love walking into my wardrobes every morning and just sitting on my poof and admiring all my clothes and the layout that allows me to see everything and have allocated areas for certain pieces. I've got some photos to share with you of the luxury wardrobes I wish to have in my dream home. (Let's hope my boyfriend agrees to the minimum of $35,000 we'll be spending)
1. Take everything that’s in your wardrobe, drawers and wherever else you store your clothes and accessories out. Everything! Give the whole space a thorough clean with a damp cloth so its dust and dirt free. Make sure to then go over everything with a dry cloth as you don’t want your wardrobe to be left damp. Throw some scented sachets, or my mum’s tip, scented soaps to keep those nasty moths away! Also put some draw liners in your draws to protect your clothes and keep everything fresh.
2. Categorise. Start sorting through all your piles of clothes you’ve taken out. Sort them into three categories: ‘keep’, ‘not sure’ and ‘throw out’. (I like the make notes on the floor so I don’t get confused)
3. Organise. With the clothes you’re definitely ‘keeping’, check that everything is clean and in good condition, then you can start putting them back into your wardrobe in the most tidiest and organised way you can manage; that means colour codes, most favoured items where you can see them and reach them easiest. I stack all my shoe boxes down the bottom, sort hanging clothes by type and then colour, fold jeans and sweaters on the shelves and everything else in drawers. Buy good hangers to protect your clothes from stretching or changing their shape. I use padded hangers for silt and wool items, wooden or slim plastic for everything else. Never use wire hangers!
4. Declutter. Start sorting the two remaining piles (‘not sure’ and ‘throw out’). Go through the ‘not sure’ pile piece by piece and ask yourself: Do I really love this? Do I wear it? Does it honestly fit me and make me feel good? If you answered ‘no’ to any of these then move it to the ‘throw out’ pile. If you’re still not sure on an item, ask a trusted friend who will give you their honest opinion. If anything needs to be repaired or cleaned, do it that week.
5. Purge. With the last pile, either sell or donate anything that is still in good condition to a charity. You can even host a ‘swap party’ with your friends. Toss or recycle anything that is worn out or beyond repairing. Again, do this the same week so the piles don’t lurk in your house.
6. Maintain. You’ve got everything in order, to try your best to keep it that way (it takes the stress out of getting dressed each day). Only put things back in your wardrobe that are clean, in good condition, and that make you feel great.
Wardrobes are a girls dream. I love walking into my wardrobes every morning and just sitting on my poof and admiring all my clothes and the layout that allows me to see everything and have allocated areas for certain pieces. I've got some photos to share with you of the luxury wardrobes I wish to have in my dream home. (Let's hope my boyfriend agrees to the minimum of $35,000 we'll be spending)
Why Buy Vintage Online?
It's quicker, easier and a whole lot less money. For a vintage haul that would make Rachel Zoe jealous, remember the three Fs....
FIT: Vintage sizes can often run smaller than current ones, so before buying, compare an item’s measurements with something you have at home. Also, read the seller’s terms and conditions carefully, as many online stores won’t refund items that don’t fit.
FABRIC: The material can help determine whether you’re buying authentic vintage or a modern remake. Rayon was commonly used in the ‘30s through to the ‘50s, nylon and polyester are linked to the ‘60s and ‘70s, while denim and leather are synonymous with the ‘80s and ‘90s.
FINISH: Research retro garment construction techniques (circavintageclothing.com.au is a great resource) and look for keyword mentions of details that indicate superior quality: hand-set zipper, covered buttons, bias-bound edge, silk lining and boned bodice.
FIT: Vintage sizes can often run smaller than current ones, so before buying, compare an item’s measurements with something you have at home. Also, read the seller’s terms and conditions carefully, as many online stores won’t refund items that don’t fit.
FABRIC: The material can help determine whether you’re buying authentic vintage or a modern remake. Rayon was commonly used in the ‘30s through to the ‘50s, nylon and polyester are linked to the ‘60s and ‘70s, while denim and leather are synonymous with the ‘80s and ‘90s.
FINISH: Research retro garment construction techniques (circavintageclothing.com.au is a great resource) and look for keyword mentions of details that indicate superior quality: hand-set zipper, covered buttons, bias-bound edge, silk lining and boned bodice.
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Unleash your Wild Target
One of my all time favourite actresses is Emily Blunt. The shine to her auburn coloured hair and the delicate blue
eyeliner drawn under her hazel eyes sets her apart from every other actress. Her
roles in The Devil Wears Prada and Wild Target she the very stylish Brit in some
very chic garments.
But,
it is this skirt that has left me speechles! The A-line yellow skirt has been
talked about in magazines across the world and no-one can effing tell me who the
fabulous designer is!!! I have come up with a solution, I am going to make it!
Just some black elastic for the band and yellow material...maybe rayon???
Paired with black heels, black or ink opaque tights, and a leather jacket...this does become a femine/edgy/sexy outfit. This
skirt will do perfectly in Winter and even in Spring and Summer... Let's be
honest, it's just one of those items we'll use over and over again and never throw it out
because it's a classic statement piece i'll be glad to wear for years!!!
Love,
Bee
Your Travel Guide
I have a love/hate relationship with my suitcase. I love my suitcase when I am filling (over-stuffing) it with lovely clothing options for fun occasions: a chiffon sundress to be worn exploring the vineyards and small towns of Italy, a sheer printed cover-up for layering over a bright bikini in Bali, or a tailored coat and brown leather boots intended for a fantastic dinner in a chic New York City restaurant. Then, there are those times when I absolutely hate it: the last-minute work trips that consist of red-eye flights, minimal sleep, and forking over favourite beauty products at airport security because they exceed the 100ml limit.
Dressing stylishly while on the road involves creating outfits from a small array of pieces, which is when accessorising and styling tricks really come in handy. The idea is to bring a few key pieces to create the illusion of an entire wardrobe, and it is best if those items take up very little space. You can make the same button-down shirt work with jeans and boots for day that you can then wear tucked into a pencil skirt with heels for a nice dinner at night. And it's fun to figure this all out. Just make sure the outfits work before you get on the plane! Vacation is not the ideal time to test-drive a brand-new dress.
STRATEGIC PACKING
There are lots of variables to packing for a trip-where you're going, for how long, what you're doing when you get there, how you get there-but not matter the destination or purpose, the one constant of travelling in style is packing smartly.
There are two types of extreme packers: Those who bring their entire closet for a weekend getaway, and those who can assemble fourteen days' worth of outfits in Paris using only the contents of a carry-on. Everybody wants to be the master of the second scenario: (my dad is one of these people) Not only do you get to skip the baggage claim, but it's actually much easier to get dressed when you've thought it through beforehand and pared it down to the essentials. Plus, then you get to spend the first hour of your vacation enjoying the vacation rather than unpacking. And you get to pass the rest of your time just enjoying your trip, instead of sifting through your suitcase, figuring out what to wear.
Now I'm not a total minimalist: I will always bring more than I need. But after years of travelling I've become a decent packer, which wasn't always the case. I learned the hard way how important it is to make a list before opening up the suitcase and throwing things in.
As much as I would like to say I've grown up and changed my ways, I arrived in Bali not too long ago only to realise I didn't pack a single pair of swimmers. (Some things never change.) But while I haven't perfected the process, I have improved my packing strategy quite a bit. A few days before takeoff, I jot down a quick list of activities I have planed, along with key pieces required for each. When I go to Europe I want to plan each outfit for the day and photograph them so I'm not wasting a single second!
Once I've narrowed down my options, I make sure that everything is clean and easy to find. After I've outlined my outfits (with as much overlap of basic items as possible), I leave it alone until the night before, at which point it only takes about twenty minutes to get my bag together.
MAXIMIZING SPACE
There are a few techniques for cramming as much as humanly possible into a bag. I find that rolling my clothes works best, not only does it save space but also as a means for keeping it all relatively wrinkle free. Shoes should be separated from each other, and small items like socks and underwear should always be added last.
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
- Make sure you have key things like your credit cards and your passport.
- Drink lots of water at least a few hours before takeoff to help combat dehydration.
- Charge your iPod and laptop, and take your charger (most planes now have ports to charge technology).
- Wear shoes that are comfy and easy to slip off at security.
- Make sure you have all your cords and chargers, and anything else that's annoying, difficult and expensive to replace.
IN-FLIGHT ESSENTIALS
On-flight blankets aren't the most nicest of things, however you are likely to require one (planes are so cold!), so I try and bring my own. (No, I'm not crazy and bring an actual blanket.) The best option is a cashmere piece that's big enough to serve as a blanket on the flight, and small enough to multitask as a scarf at night. I also bring heavy-duty face cream and lip moisturiser. If it's a red-eye, warm socks and an eye-mask are essential.
WHAT TO PACK IF YOU'RE GOING TO...
- Work Trip (Three Days)
1 light trench coat (khaki, navy or black)
1 blazer (black or navy, which can also work as a lighter jacket)
1 pair of black pants (well fitted and hemmed to work with flats)
2 work shirts (white always looks crispest)
1 pencil skirt (black, grey or navy)
1 cashmere cardigan (black or navy)
1 pair of opaque tights (black)
1 pair of high heels (black)
1 pair of flats (black)
2 T-shirts
1 pair of comfortable walking flats
1 pair of jeans (for non-work dinners with friends)
2 scarves (to pull off the same look twice!)
1 black tote (spacious enough to serve as a carry-on)
Jewellery
Undergarments
- Weekend Getaway to Somewhere Cold
1 pair of boots (warm and winterproof)
1 pair of jeans
2 T-shirts
1 thermal top (to layer underneath T-shirts)
1 pair of comfortable, stretchy athletic pants (for putting on after any cold-weather activities)
2 blouses
1 cashmere sweater (for extra warmth)
1 down vest
1 winter coat
1 wooly hat
1 scarf
1 pair of gloves
undergarments (including long socks)
Dressing stylishly while on the road involves creating outfits from a small array of pieces, which is when accessorising and styling tricks really come in handy. The idea is to bring a few key pieces to create the illusion of an entire wardrobe, and it is best if those items take up very little space. You can make the same button-down shirt work with jeans and boots for day that you can then wear tucked into a pencil skirt with heels for a nice dinner at night. And it's fun to figure this all out. Just make sure the outfits work before you get on the plane! Vacation is not the ideal time to test-drive a brand-new dress.
STRATEGIC PACKING
There are lots of variables to packing for a trip-where you're going, for how long, what you're doing when you get there, how you get there-but not matter the destination or purpose, the one constant of travelling in style is packing smartly.
There are two types of extreme packers: Those who bring their entire closet for a weekend getaway, and those who can assemble fourteen days' worth of outfits in Paris using only the contents of a carry-on. Everybody wants to be the master of the second scenario: (my dad is one of these people) Not only do you get to skip the baggage claim, but it's actually much easier to get dressed when you've thought it through beforehand and pared it down to the essentials. Plus, then you get to spend the first hour of your vacation enjoying the vacation rather than unpacking. And you get to pass the rest of your time just enjoying your trip, instead of sifting through your suitcase, figuring out what to wear.
Now I'm not a total minimalist: I will always bring more than I need. But after years of travelling I've become a decent packer, which wasn't always the case. I learned the hard way how important it is to make a list before opening up the suitcase and throwing things in.
As much as I would like to say I've grown up and changed my ways, I arrived in Bali not too long ago only to realise I didn't pack a single pair of swimmers. (Some things never change.) But while I haven't perfected the process, I have improved my packing strategy quite a bit. A few days before takeoff, I jot down a quick list of activities I have planed, along with key pieces required for each. When I go to Europe I want to plan each outfit for the day and photograph them so I'm not wasting a single second!
Once I've narrowed down my options, I make sure that everything is clean and easy to find. After I've outlined my outfits (with as much overlap of basic items as possible), I leave it alone until the night before, at which point it only takes about twenty minutes to get my bag together.
MAXIMIZING SPACE
There are a few techniques for cramming as much as humanly possible into a bag. I find that rolling my clothes works best, not only does it save space but also as a means for keeping it all relatively wrinkle free. Shoes should be separated from each other, and small items like socks and underwear should always be added last.
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
- Make sure you have key things like your credit cards and your passport.
- Drink lots of water at least a few hours before takeoff to help combat dehydration.
- Charge your iPod and laptop, and take your charger (most planes now have ports to charge technology).
- Wear shoes that are comfy and easy to slip off at security.
- Make sure you have all your cords and chargers, and anything else that's annoying, difficult and expensive to replace.
IN-FLIGHT ESSENTIALS
On-flight blankets aren't the most nicest of things, however you are likely to require one (planes are so cold!), so I try and bring my own. (No, I'm not crazy and bring an actual blanket.) The best option is a cashmere piece that's big enough to serve as a blanket on the flight, and small enough to multitask as a scarf at night. I also bring heavy-duty face cream and lip moisturiser. If it's a red-eye, warm socks and an eye-mask are essential.
WHAT TO PACK IF YOU'RE GOING TO...
- Work Trip (Three Days)
1 light trench coat (khaki, navy or black)
1 blazer (black or navy, which can also work as a lighter jacket)
1 pair of black pants (well fitted and hemmed to work with flats)
2 work shirts (white always looks crispest)
1 pencil skirt (black, grey or navy)
1 cashmere cardigan (black or navy)
1 pair of opaque tights (black)
1 pair of high heels (black)
1 pair of flats (black)
2 T-shirts
1 pair of comfortable walking flats
1 pair of jeans (for non-work dinners with friends)
2 scarves (to pull off the same look twice!)
1 black tote (spacious enough to serve as a carry-on)
Jewellery
Undergarments
- Weekend Getaway to Somewhere Cold
1 pair of boots (warm and winterproof)
1 pair of jeans
2 T-shirts
1 thermal top (to layer underneath T-shirts)
1 pair of comfortable, stretchy athletic pants (for putting on after any cold-weather activities)
2 blouses
1 cashmere sweater (for extra warmth)
1 down vest
1 winter coat
1 wooly hat
1 scarf
1 pair of gloves
undergarments (including long socks)
Monday 7 May 2012
Whitney Eve
Get excited Australia, Whitney Ports fashion label, Whitney Eve is coming to Australia this September to Sportsgirl. Whitney was in Sydney earlier this week for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia to launch her lines WE by Whitney Eve and Whitney Eve. Check out the video below and take a look at Whitney’s presentation at MBFWA.
Want to dress like Lauren Conrad??
Coachella finished up about a week ago and now all anyone can talk about is Splendour in the Grass. Like Coachella, Splendour is a three day festival full of music, drinking, food and art. So what’s the most important thing, besides from purchasing a ticket? That’s right, what to wear. I have chosen to take three looks from Lauren Conrad’s Coachella style that you could emulate and all for a very reasonable price!
Day 1.
This is a very simple look, very comfortable, and probably the best ensumble for your biggest day roughing the crowds.1. Z Fit Super Skinny Coated Jean Black, $79.95, Jeans West 2. Ribbed Cosy Sweater, $69.95, Sportsgirl 3. Holly Work Bag, $59.95, Sportsgirl 4. Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi, $89.99, Converse 5. Lucky Glasses, $34.95, Sportsgirl.
Day 2.
This look is more suited to one of those warmer festival days, it’s also more girly and fun.
1.Tropical Floral Zip Shorts, £35.00, Topshop 2. ASOS T-shirt with Drop Back, $24.86, asos.com 3. Hunt Cross-over Fluro Sandals, £25.00, Topshop 4. ASOS Straw Boater With Removable Garland Headband, $24.86, Asos.com 5. Arrow Sunglasses, $34.95, Sportsgirl.
Day 3.
This is one of my favourite looks. I think it is fun and edgy but very versatile.
1. Basket Weave Floppy Cardi, $79.95, Sportsgirl 2. Mavi Serena Jean in Caremel Leopard, $139.99, Mavi Jeans 3. Silk Curve Hem T, $79.95, Sportsgirl 4. Hunter Original Gloss Wellington Boots, $137.53, asos.com.
Don’t forget with any of these festival looks to add some of your own personal style with some great jewellery!
Day 1.
This is a very simple look, very comfortable, and probably the best ensumble for your biggest day roughing the crowds.1. Z Fit Super Skinny Coated Jean Black, $79.95, Jeans West 2. Ribbed Cosy Sweater, $69.95, Sportsgirl 3. Holly Work Bag, $59.95, Sportsgirl 4. Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi, $89.99, Converse 5. Lucky Glasses, $34.95, Sportsgirl.
Day 2.
This look is more suited to one of those warmer festival days, it’s also more girly and fun.
1.Tropical Floral Zip Shorts, £35.00, Topshop 2. ASOS T-shirt with Drop Back, $24.86, asos.com 3. Hunt Cross-over Fluro Sandals, £25.00, Topshop 4. ASOS Straw Boater With Removable Garland Headband, $24.86, Asos.com 5. Arrow Sunglasses, $34.95, Sportsgirl.
Day 3.
This is one of my favourite looks. I think it is fun and edgy but very versatile.
1. Basket Weave Floppy Cardi, $79.95, Sportsgirl 2. Mavi Serena Jean in Caremel Leopard, $139.99, Mavi Jeans 3. Silk Curve Hem T, $79.95, Sportsgirl 4. Hunter Original Gloss Wellington Boots, $137.53, asos.com.
Don’t forget with any of these festival looks to add some of your own personal style with some great jewellery!
NEON, NEON, NEON
To all you colour craving fashion lovers, there is no need to fret. Just because summer is over and colour blocking feels like a trend of the past, I have something new for you. It’s called neon, and it is everywhere! Yes, that’s right, those highlighter pens which you used back in school are the colours of this Winter and Spring. So there is light at the end of this wintery tunnel we are heading towards, a fluorescent light you could say, and it will be beautiful.
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