Happy New Year...

(via Once Wed)

...Hope you all have a happy night and let it be the start of a fantastic 2011! I may have jinxed myself earlier this week with the declaration that this is the best holiday yet, as I was struck down with a cold that will see me on the couch this new years. So have a champagne for me dear readers and see you in the new year. xx

Happy Birthday A...

(via Renee-Anne)

Much Love x

My Mini Obsession for 2010...

Around this time of year there will be post upon post of top 10's for 2010 - top 10 movies, top 10 albums, or top 10 best dressed of the year.  My Top 10 list is a list of my obsessions for 2010 - the things that I couldn't stop thinking about, or couldn't stop googling or talking about. So here is the list in no particular order (raking obsessions is like having a favourite child, impossible because each one is comes to you at different stages of your life!)

(images via Elle, Frontliners, Bill Cunningham New York, Zimbio, ListsOPlenty, Amateur Gardening, Joy The Store)

• Michael C Hall - 2010 saw me declare that Michael C Hall is my favourite TV actor of all time. His performances in Six Feet Under and Dexter cement him as an incredible actor and the way he inhabits his characters. Amazing.
• Eyebrows - This year saw me finally understand the power of a good brow.  Now eyebrows are the first things I notice on people!
• Real Estate - Obsessed, angry, lusting - a lot of words capture the feelings of what 2101 was like for real estate. No new home as I write this but I hold hope for 2011...
• Kate Bosworth - Has continued to up her style anti this year - love her fashion choices, often very simple, elegant and what I like to call "lady like". This is how I would love to dress
• Bill Cunningham's New York - Stand out documentary of the year. Track it down. Watch it.
• Blogs - Of course I would become obsessed with blogs - but this year I was drawn to blogs like Frontliners and Design Sponge which showcase people's homes. I have always loved a sticky beak into people houses and these blogs have feed my obsessions very nicely.
• Gardening - This year saw me buy 3 gardening books AND actually have healthy, growing indoor and outdoor plants. I think my black thumb has gone.
• Kanye West - What's not to love! Someone who can back up his outlandish behaviour with groundbreaking music. Go get this new album, if only for the song that has the line 'let's have a toast to the douchbags...'
• Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small Cool Spaces - Best book of the year. Inspiring interior spaces for those of us in small dwellings.
• Michelle Williams - an actress who I believe will only get better and better and one that I will be sure to watch in every film she does.  But what really cemented my mini obsession was her recent interview promoting Blue Valentine, where she spoke with such poise, grace and was so composed(and yes I loved the film)

There you have it folks. What were  you into in 2010?

Loving The Holidays...

(via El beso)

...day one of the holidays and it already rocks! Doing some major cleaning - the re-arange furniture, dust the high shelves type of cleaning - and going to see Blue Valentine (so I can indulge in my mini obsession of Michelle Williams). Oh did I mention I had Kanye West's new album cranked up high...ah the holidays...

Happy Christmas Everyone

(via El Beso)

Merry Christmas!  Here's to a fun and happy day, and for those that find Christmas stressful or even a little sad, take a few deep breaths and do something nice for yourself. x

A Thank You Note A Day...

(via thx thx thx)

This blog has been around for a while, but how could you not find Leah's posts utterly adorable! And at this time of year, I think it's rather nice to remember to give thanks.

Beautiful Blogger Award...

Thanks to the lovely ladies from Le Tigre Papillon for spreading some blogging love by adding us to their list of blogs for the Beautiful Blogger Award. It was a lovely surprise.

So here goes with our list of ten things about us and ten fabulous blogs to pass the love on.  Here goes:

Ten things about us:

1. We spend 20% of our work day talking fashion
2. Lucia has an obscene amount of magazines at home
3. Edie collects Vogue's as artwork
4. We L.O.V.E our family and friends
5. In times of high stress, we love to dance it out to Fergie's 'London Bridge'
6. At last count, Edie has 4 pairs of Louboutin's
7. It took the death of 4 cactus plants before Lucia had one survive her black thumb
8. We L.O.V.E passionately, almost to the point of borderline obsessions
9. Edie is destined to marry Tom Ford
10. Lucia is currently obsessed with eyebrows

Ten blogs we are reading this week:

1. Red Carpet Fashion Awards
2. We Love Pictures
3. Vogue Diaries
4. Tattoologist
5. Fashion Gone Rogue
6. Table Tonic
7. Le Tigre Papillon
8. The Fash Pack
9. Maisie Days
10. La Passion des Louboutins

My Eyes Are A Little Blurry...

(What A Day Print by Minzy Girl)

I Want A House, I Want A House...

(via realestate.com.au)

...and I want one now. Not when its 'meant to happen', or when the 'time is right'. The time is right right now! Ok mini rant is over now.

Have A Fab Week My Lovelies...

(The Flame (by Felicia Piacentino) via Robot Heart)

...not long to go before the Christmas break, so I'm guessing most of you are busy little bees. Don't  forget to take a few deep breaths every now and again.

Le Tigre Papillon, This One's For You...

(via Apartment Therapy)

...remember that sea holy I gave you? Who new it could look so adorable.  I thought these vases were right up your ally.

A Snowman That Might Just Work In Oz...

(via Re-Nest)

Come on how cute?? Even I could manage this! 

Have A Fab Week My Lovelies...

(via Robot Heart by Antti Lauril)

...so after a difficult week I think I may need to bring the silly back.  Have a great week all and be kind to yourselves. x

A Gift I'd Love To Receive...

(via Decor8)

...and it doesn't have to be for Christmas! This is seriously one amazing flower arrangement.

It's Party Time...

(via Le Fashion)

Finally Found It...

(via Design Sponge)

A friend has recently bought her first apartment, and because I can be a little OCD,  I have spent the past two days crawling through the blog world trying to find these images of this wonderful garden balcony to show her.  Isn't it wonderful to see what you can do with small spaces.

My Kind Of Christmas Tree...

(via A Merry Mishap)

When All Is Just Right...

(via Design Sponge)

...the colour palate, the table (oh the gorgeous drool worthy table), the sheer curtains that add a sense of grandeur, the pendant lights...

(via Junebug Weddings)

It's been a while since I posted a wedding pic, so I am happy to have finally seen a wedding that is blog worthy. I love the brides headpiece and how fresh and romantic this wedding looks. 

Happy Birthday Edie..

(via Dustjacket Attic)

...the text says it all.  Here's to a fabulous year ahead xx

These Shoes In My Size Please

(Images via Christian Louboutin)

Today marks the beginning of my birthday weekend. Yes, that's right, I don't just get a brithDAY, I get a whole weekend!

So, because it's my birthday and I'll do what I want to, I chose these STUNNING Christian Louboutin Maralena slingbacks for no real reason except that:

1. I  L O V E Christian Louboutin (obviously)
2. Multicolour Strass crystals make me endlessly happy (and I mean deleriously so)
3. These would be my party shoes of choice if someone would just buy them for me! (Size 38 1/2 if you were  wondering)

And whilst I'm shamelessly entertaining my love of all that glitters - I might just have myself a pair of these Pigalili pumps as well please.

To The Ladies Of 169...

(via Audrey Hepburn Complex)

A and K, sorry it's been tough lately, know it will get better, and while it still sucks, I'll be there with you guys, eating chocolate, sharing dumb you tube clips and I might even bust out the some afternoon crazies. x

A Gift Straight From The Heart

(Image via Mine1000)

I'm going to let you in on a little secret...

Lucia knows how to give an amazing present! And I do mean, a-mah-zing.

You know the kind of gift that is so thoughtful and perfect, that you're worried that no matter what you say or how you react, you could never truly express how much you adore it?

Well, I had the extreme pleasure of receiving one of my all time favourite (early) birthday presents today and I have never felt more loved and understood by a friend in my entire life. Quite honestly, I feel so touched I could cry.

There are many things about L that makes me grateful for her friendship and for those of you privileged enough to have her shine her caring, generous, heartfelt spirit in your life, you will understand how I feel.

Thank you Lucia, you genuinely touched my heart x

When Does It Get Better...

(via The Goodie Life)

So I had a tough 20's and I seriously believed that once I got through them, life would be much easier because I would be more sure of who I was and I'd be more equipped to weather changes in my life.  So I'm struggling to understand why I am still in this place. It's not easy, in fact certain changes are much harder now and I feel more isolated than ever.  Sure my brain knows I'll get through this, knows my life is really blessed and I have some wonderful friends, but how do I get my heart to know these things as well?

I Like Big B...

(via Bookshelf Porn)

Oh Yeah...

(via Unruly Things)

...this globe chandelier is awesome.

I Knew I Was On To Something...

(via Audrey Hepburn Complex)

Have A Fab Week My Lovelies...

(via Le Love)

A special shout out to V today. Thanks so much for this morning and for listening to me speak about something that is awkward for you. It felt good getting that out and hope that was the case for you too. Much Love x

For The Weekend...

(by REDDAHLIAPHOTOS vIA Robot Heart)

Edie For You Dear...

(via Erin Ever After)

A little pick me up...

See I Knew I Loved Real Living...

(via Design Sponge)

...for a reason, the editor has such an awesome house and style. LOVE seeing what other people do with their magazine collections!

How Is This Possible...

(via Apartment Therapy)

I don't know how they managed to grow an indoor garden wall, but it's stunning. Imagine how happy you would be waking up to that each morning.

One For The Collection

(Image via The Fash Pack)

As Lucia so eloquently stated the other day, it appears to be raining Tom Ford at the moment!

Another addition to my ever expanding obsession is the holiday issue of French Vogue, guest edited by Mr Ford himself. L.O.V.E.

Have A Fab Week My Lovelies...

(via The Gauntlet)

...actually let me put it a more metal way - 'Have a ****** awesome mother**** week...'

Here's just a few reasons why this post is dedicated to our friends Metallica...

1. Lars Ulrich is so legendarily arrogant that you just have to love him for it

2. They rocked Rod Laver Arena like it was 1990

3. There was a sea of black t-shirts and tattoos

4. Metal Boys love them

5. Pyrotechnics on a Saturday night equals one hell of a night

Enjoy your week all x

Why Good Weekend Why...

(image via Maggie Alderson's blog)

...are you no longer going to have the fabulous Maggie Alderson writing a column for your Saturday pages??  There goes that extra little piece of special that made reading the paper enjoyable. So sad.


P.S. Sorry to the 5 readers that we actually have...something weird is going on with text on blogger, hopefully it will back to normal soon.

These Shoes in My Size Please

(Image via La Passion des Louboutins)

Cropped leather cigarette pants, crisp white mens tuxedo shirt, hair in tussled waves (think Blake Lively) and these Christian Louboutin Pigalle spike pumps....
Just me trying on rockstar chic, that's all I'm saying.

I Think I Want To Pinch...

(via The Design Files -of course!)

...this bedhead idea. Love how it still centres the room while not being overly bulky like many bedheads can be.

Mr Ford Returns

(Images via Noir Facade)

It's allllllll about Tom Ford for me at the moment - I. Love. Him.

You know the kind of fashion crush where you want to own a piece of everything that they do; clothes, fragrance, lipstick, book, accessories - it's fair to say that Tom Ford is my current hobby.

Naturally, I couldn't stop myself from sharing with you the first photos of his yet to be released women's collection from December US Vogue.

Just so we're clear, the look in the first picture has me written all over it!!

So Beautiful It Made My Day

(Images via Noir Facade)

Lara Stone shot by Willy Vanderperre - Vogue China, December 2010