Making shopping fun

We've all been there - planned a day at the shops, traipsed the streets looking for that must have item only to leave after a few hours (even a day) with nothing to show for it! Tired, hungry and...

Great knit finds on Etsy

I need a new throw for my bed/couch and have always wanted a big chunky knit. So while browsing one of my all-time favourite sites Etsy, I came across this wonderful store called Loopy Mango. For...

Mission Bay - Mission to Style

I felt very privileged to be asked to style the models for the Servilles Hair on Ice Show in Mission Bay, Auckland last weekend. With only a four day turnaround and nine models to dress, it was...

Tassels - you can always find something to do with them!

It's the colours that draw me to these tassels. The Africans absolutely hit the nail on the head when it comes to use of bold colours in their ornate clothing and accessories. I could see a lot of...

My styling project with DJ Natty Headlock

I am very excited to be working with the beautiful Natalia aka Natty Headlock. I've always loved the thought of fashion styling so when she asked me to work with her I was stoked. I'm looking...

The Sunglasses Shop for great online deals

Sunglass buying has always been quite a task for me (a bit like bra shopping!). I try on so many pairs as there are so many styles, shapes and coloured frames. My favourite pair I recently lost...

Ladi6 tattoos and lace

I want to post this image of Ladi6 as I think it is just so cool - her sunnies, tattoo, lace top and just the photo itself... makes me want to get a tat actually! I heard her play in Melbourne last...

Just looove interiors...this is one of many interior images I've saved away and includes the bright and funky cushions from Bonnie and Neil which I have posted about before. We have just painted...

Gearing up for winter - love love love these.....

Love this jacket! Love this hair! (might try this one, got the length just need the colour) Love this cardy!(images: www.style.com)

Youthful skin and natural rose oil

I've been sent a lovely product to trial - La'Bonic Organic Skin Savers, Pure Natural Rose Oil. It's a long lasting skin repairing and smoothing cream with essential natural ingredients. I'm on day...

Ria Hall and Hailwood

I wouldn't normally envisage a pleated striped skirt and patterned top working so well. Hailwood the Kiwi designer (shop based on K Rd, Auckland) really does have some great pieces. I should shop...

Grace us with your memoirs Ms Coddington

I'm part way through this fantastic read - a must have for all fashion followers. 'Grace - A Memoir of Grace Coddington'. What an amazing life she has led, very jealous, things just seemed to fall...

Artstation for all art lovers

I've signed myself up for a two-day silk screen printing course for the weekend, I can't wait! I have so many ideas I want to release onto fabric and paper! Artstation is based on Ponsonby Road,...

Meadowlark - rings, charms, necklaces

For a New Zealand jewellery brand, Meadowlark would be up there with the best. Designers Claire Hammon and Greg Fromont create wonderful contemporary pieces that I've never seen before. Using...

Deals @ www.boohoo.com

Have you started noticing frequent advertising in the mags about a store called Boohoo? As I sit at my laptop an advert just came on the TV - "visit Boohoo.com". So, I just did the old Google and...

LeeAnn Yare Collected @ The Bloc

I've always had a very strong interest in interior design and that has increased now that I own my own house!! One Facebook page that I particularly love, and is written by a local-based interiors...

Hussy 'Sparkle' dress

This is what I'm contemplating right this minute, a long sleeved number from one of my favourite designers, Hussy. We have a wedding to go to in Byron Bay in March and I want something a little bit...

Ankle boots for summer

I managed to hunt down a great selection of ankle boots at Urban Outfitters (online store). I couldn't decide between the following options so I ordered both! Option 1 - DV By Dolce Vita Ciaran...

American Apparel red bodysuit - yes a bodysuit!

I didn't think I'd say this, but I am interested in a red bodysuit. I had one back in the early 90's as a young teen and haven't worn one since! However, I love red and when I saw this pic of...

This Sass and Bide post says it all...

I totally agree with this statement! Image: Sass and Bide Blog

My new home!

Finally, all those years of dreaming about owning my own house - here it is, a fanastic little do-up for me and my boyfriend, with heaps of potential. Renos here we come!

Kenneth Munnchen at The Keep

Reviewed a fantastic artist last Thursday night at The Keep, on K Road, Auckland. Read my review for Thread here Here is a little taste....

I'm back....in time for Spring!

Where have the months gone! Months of hibernating and I'm back with a post for the start of spring..... looking forward to the summer... Inspiration via Karla Deras

Time for a Triwa

After spending 7 years with my little silver Storm watch I thought it was time to upgrade to something a little more chunky, stylish and unique. In a recent trip to Melbourne I came across this...

Zara heels

After a bit of bargaining with the ebay seller, I managed to buy these fantastic heels from Zara. Piccie thanks to www.dirtyhairhalo.com

Gorman now in Newmarket, Auckland

The wait is over! After years of seeing a best friend in some fantastic outfits from Gorman (she lives in Melbourne) I can now relax that we have this shop in Auckland. Love her quirky designs and...

The Bowie Pant, Maurie & Eve

I am very very excited to have nabbed one of the two pairs of Bowie Pants by Australian label Maurie & Eve, that will be arriving to the store Area 51 in May! I found these gems on a blog and...

Two Dimensional Life of Her

Went to a fantastic live theatre performance on Friday night as part of the New Performance Festival at the Aotea Centre - Two Dimensional Life of Her, by Fleur Noble. It was a great visual...

Hair up...

I was lucky enough to spend my Christmas holidays with my family which meant the chance to do my sisters hair for a wedding she was attending. Its a little hard to see from this photo but there are...

Cool coral

I love this gold thimble (not sure what else to call it?!) and the corals and greens...Image from Scandinavian Chic