Saturday, 19 December 2015
YOU MAKE YOUR STYLE, NOT YOUR CLOTHES
Beautiful women embracing the style they LOVE.
Fashion, trends & personal style has always played a massive part in my life. Ive never worked in fashion but yet its been with me through everything. I guess I love fashion because I feel like its an extension of myself, I feel comfortable & at home when I'm in my favourite clothes or one of my many favourite outfits, I feel like I've accomplished something after I've put together a great new outfit from clothes I've already got sitting in my wardrobe.
I think what makes me stare & really notice a complete stranger walking past is how their wearing there clothes, how their carrying themselves & showing off there own personal style, no matter if there style is some thing I wouldn't necessarily like, I'm drawn to their confidence which makes me look at what their wearing. I can recognise that this is their daily look, their not afraid to embrace it nor care what people may think, I absolutely love that & wish I could take a few pages from their book. I do wear whatever I want & my style is all mine, I don't tend to be a huge trend follower, I just like certain pieces for no other reason then love & not because there trending right now but I do care what people think to a certain extent. I see many different girls or some times guys walking down the street or around the mall with an amazing outfit on which I am straight away attracted to, but their looking quiet awkward, like some one else has dressed them today, or this is the first time they've dressed in this particular style & they are just not comfortable with themselves & their clothes. So I think everyone should just embrace there own personal look, if you feel most comfortable in a hoodie & your favourite jeans that you've had for 10 years, I say wear them!! ROCK them!! You look most attractive when your comfortable. So be yourself.
When I first met my partner Alex, we met at a local bar in Newmarket, it was across from my former work place. We met straight after I finished work so I was still in my work clothes, as a former hairdresser I was still able to embrace my personal style everyday which was awesome. I had on a chiffon loose fitted dress with a lonely hearts bra peaking through, a red rosed kimono & boots, he had on a surfy casual blue T-shirt, three quarter frayed denim shorts & a cap on. I was a little stunned that he showed up to our first date so casual & a little offended that he had put no effort in to at least trying to make a good impression. He later admitted that he thought I was very dressed up, to this day 1 year & a half later, were exactly the same. My point is that we were both comfortable in our own style which led us to having a PERFECT first date & a beautiful relationship ;)
Thursday, 17 December 2015
LETS GO SHOPPING
As much as I love Christmas cheer and all I honestly can not wait till its over!
I feel like last week it was 4 months till Christmas & then I woke up yesterday & SH*T its next week! (panic). Well it only comes around once a year so lets try to embrace it. There are things that of course I love, I really enjoy shopping, I mean what girl doesn't like shopping? I especially love baby shopping, I don't have any kids and only have one niece and one new baby nephew that I'm planning on spoiling this yea, so I don't get a lot of opportunities to be in baby stores. I found myself lost in Pumpkin Patch & Cotton-on Kids yesterday at St Lukes mall, I think it may have something to do with my childhood. When I look back at all my baby to toddler photos I seriously look like a little boy, my parents dressed me well, just in boy clothing for some reason. (Ill try to find one that doesn't look too old & upload it) Some of the many outfits I remember well are three quarter ripped denim shorts, a flannel shirt, a beanie & little Nikes or Jordans, now I was a very stylish little boy non the less :)
Anyway..
I think that's why I'm completely obsessed with princess outfits, sparkles & just adorable little girls clothes.
When I'm shopping I'm super rash, very decisive with what I'm looking for, I march into a store & within the first 10 seconds Ill know if what I'm looking for is in this store, if not I do a quick pretend browse around the store then I'm off to the next store. I do rather like shopping alone or with my partner, my family are the complete opposite in there shopping style, they end up buying more things for them self's making our Christmas shopping experience LONG & grueling!! With my partner he pretty much just follows me around & he is a pretty quick shopper as well which is PERFECT!
This is my Christmas shopping outfit, its relaxing & comfortable yet still stylish, has a hint of summer with the floral design on the play suit but Im still rocking my comfy Windsor Smith boots, I tend to coordinate my outfits, if I'm wearing shorts or a short dress I like to wear enclosed shoes (boots) & vice versa, if I'm wearing loose summer pants or a maxi dress Ill wear some chunky sandals, It feels more balanced. I feel TOO casual/beach living if I'm wearing a summer dress and sandals. Weird? Anyway that's how I usually put an outfit together unless its absolutely scorching then beach living style it is!
(Playsuit is from Glassons, fringed cardi is from Dotti & boots are Windsor Smith)
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
SUMMER STYLE
YAY Summer has finally come back around!! Now for most people Summer is all about flip flops, togs, shorts & singlets, its more about comfy wear that is cool & easy to get into & out off, generally were at the pools or beach every spear second we have trying to cool off. Thats all great but for me I dont like the typical floral summer dresses & the NZ famous jandals. I try to stay fashionable & trendy all through the year.
These are some fashion looks that I absolutely LOVE. They may not be as comfortable as your ripped denim short-shorts and crop top but they are a whole lot classier & stylish!! The first 2 photos are must haves for Summer, invest in a couple of fab sunnies, I personally love a rounded shaped frame, I also love aviators, I think it all depends on the outfit your wearing so Its good to have a few selections of sunnies.
The 1st photo is a harness bra from Sass & Bide, this is great for under a see through chiffon dress or loose shirt, great for summer where you can still wear cool, relaxing pieces but instead of wearing a tacky bikini or just a normal bra peaking through you can reveal this beautiful bra, Lonely Hearts also have some fabulous bralets.
All these outfits I think you can easily incorporate them into your everyday life, going christmas shopping, lunching in Ponsonby on a beautiful sunny day, dinning in mission bay etc.
Enjoy your Summer everyone.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
BLACK ON BACK WITH SOME LEATHER TRIM
Why black is the most flattering colour to wear!
If you know me you ll know my favourite colour to wear in clothing or shoes, even in accessories is BLACK. I LOVE it. I feel so edgy in black, look slimmer and everything matches. There can be a point when you do actually look like you are about to attend a funeral which is not a good look so I tend to keep a few coloured items in my wardrobe or just make sure I've got a nice shade of lipstick on for a pop of colour, if I was wearing all black I wouldn't go and match that with some black lipstick. If I woke up and I was craving to wear my Blackberry black lipstick (which does happen, sometimes I match my outfit to a shade of lipstick) I would try and add some colour into my outfit or have my hair tied back so I'm not looking too grungy/emo.
This is just a simply work outfit or an everyday running errands outfit, I'm wearing my favourite, most comfortable Windsor Smith boots that I've had forever, a simple black long sleeve cotton dress from Wild Pair, a leather jacket from Glassons, sunnies from Quay and essential stockings from Glassons. Such a warm comfy outfit for a not very summers day.
Saturday, 19 December 2015
YOU MAKE YOUR STYLE, NOT YOUR CLOTHES
Beautiful women embracing the style they LOVE.
Fashion, trends & personal style has always played a massive part in my life. Ive never worked in fashion but yet its been with me through everything. I guess I love fashion because I feel like its an extension of myself, I feel comfortable & at home when I'm in my favourite clothes or one of my many favourite outfits, I feel like I've accomplished something after I've put together a great new outfit from clothes I've already got sitting in my wardrobe.
I think what makes me stare & really notice a complete stranger walking past is how their wearing there clothes, how their carrying themselves & showing off there own personal style, no matter if there style is some thing I wouldn't necessarily like, I'm drawn to their confidence which makes me look at what their wearing. I can recognise that this is their daily look, their not afraid to embrace it nor care what people may think, I absolutely love that & wish I could take a few pages from their book. I do wear whatever I want & my style is all mine, I don't tend to be a huge trend follower, I just like certain pieces for no other reason then love & not because there trending right now but I do care what people think to a certain extent. I see many different girls or some times guys walking down the street or around the mall with an amazing outfit on which I am straight away attracted to, but their looking quiet awkward, like some one else has dressed them today, or this is the first time they've dressed in this particular style & they are just not comfortable with themselves & their clothes. So I think everyone should just embrace there own personal look, if you feel most comfortable in a hoodie & your favourite jeans that you've had for 10 years, I say wear them!! ROCK them!! You look most attractive when your comfortable. So be yourself.
When I first met my partner Alex, we met at a local bar in Newmarket, it was across from my former work place. We met straight after I finished work so I was still in my work clothes, as a former hairdresser I was still able to embrace my personal style everyday which was awesome. I had on a chiffon loose fitted dress with a lonely hearts bra peaking through, a red rosed kimono & boots, he had on a surfy casual blue T-shirt, three quarter frayed denim shorts & a cap on. I was a little stunned that he showed up to our first date so casual & a little offended that he had put no effort in to at least trying to make a good impression. He later admitted that he thought I was very dressed up, to this day 1 year & a half later, were exactly the same. My point is that we were both comfortable in our own style which led us to having a PERFECT first date & a beautiful relationship ;)
Saturday, 19 December 2015
YOU MAKE YOUR STYLE, NOT YOUR CLOTHES
Beautiful women embracing the style they LOVE.
Fashion, trends & personal style has always played a massive part in my life. Ive never worked in fashion but yet its been with me through everything. I guess I love fashion because I feel like its an extension of myself, I feel comfortable & at home when I'm in my favourite clothes or one of my many favourite outfits, I feel like I've accomplished something after I've put together a great new outfit from clothes I've already got sitting in my wardrobe.
Thursday, 17 December 2015
LETS GO SHOPPING
As much as I love Christmas cheer and all I honestly can not wait till its over!
I feel like last week it was 4 months till Christmas & then I woke up yesterday & SH*T its next week! (panic). Well it only comes around once a year so lets try to embrace it. There are things that of course I love, I really enjoy shopping, I mean what girl doesn't like shopping? I especially love baby shopping, I don't have any kids and only have one niece and one new baby nephew that I'm planning on spoiling this yea, so I don't get a lot of opportunities to be in baby stores. I found myself lost in Pumpkin Patch & Cotton-on Kids yesterday at St Lukes mall, I think it may have something to do with my childhood. When I look back at all my baby to toddler photos I seriously look like a little boy, my parents dressed me well, just in boy clothing for some reason. (Ill try to find one that doesn't look too old & upload it) Some of the many outfits I remember well are three quarter ripped denim shorts, a flannel shirt, a beanie & little Nikes or Jordans, now I was a very stylish little boy non the less :)
Anyway..
I think that's why I'm completely obsessed with princess outfits, sparkles & just adorable little girls clothes.
When I'm shopping I'm super rash, very decisive with what I'm looking for, I march into a store & within the first 10 seconds Ill know if what I'm looking for is in this store, if not I do a quick pretend browse around the store then I'm off to the next store. I do rather like shopping alone or with my partner, my family are the complete opposite in there shopping style, they end up buying more things for them self's making our Christmas shopping experience LONG & grueling!! With my partner he pretty much just follows me around & he is a pretty quick shopper as well which is PERFECT!
This is my Christmas shopping outfit, its relaxing & comfortable yet still stylish, has a hint of summer with the floral design on the play suit but Im still rocking my comfy Windsor Smith boots, I tend to coordinate my outfits, if I'm wearing shorts or a short dress I like to wear enclosed shoes (boots) & vice versa, if I'm wearing loose summer pants or a maxi dress Ill wear some chunky sandals, It feels more balanced. I feel TOO casual/beach living if I'm wearing a summer dress and sandals. Weird? Anyway that's how I usually put an outfit together unless its absolutely scorching then beach living style it is!
(Playsuit is from Glassons, fringed cardi is from Dotti & boots are Windsor Smith)
As much as I love Christmas cheer and all I honestly can not wait till its over!
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
SUMMER STYLE
YAY Summer has finally come back around!! Now for most people Summer is all about flip flops, togs, shorts & singlets, its more about comfy wear that is cool & easy to get into & out off, generally were at the pools or beach every spear second we have trying to cool off. Thats all great but for me I dont like the typical floral summer dresses & the NZ famous jandals. I try to stay fashionable & trendy all through the year.
These are some fashion looks that I absolutely LOVE. They may not be as comfortable as your ripped denim short-shorts and crop top but they are a whole lot classier & stylish!! The first 2 photos are must haves for Summer, invest in a couple of fab sunnies, I personally love a rounded shaped frame, I also love aviators, I think it all depends on the outfit your wearing so Its good to have a few selections of sunnies.
The 1st photo is a harness bra from Sass & Bide, this is great for under a see through chiffon dress or loose shirt, great for summer where you can still wear cool, relaxing pieces but instead of wearing a tacky bikini or just a normal bra peaking through you can reveal this beautiful bra, Lonely Hearts also have some fabulous bralets.
All these outfits I think you can easily incorporate them into your everyday life, going christmas shopping, lunching in Ponsonby on a beautiful sunny day, dinning in mission bay etc.
Enjoy your Summer everyone.
Wednesday, 9 December 2015
BLACK ON BACK WITH SOME LEATHER TRIM
Why black is the most flattering colour to wear!
Sunday, 6 December 2015
WISH LIST 2016
1. Jesse lace up boots | Jeffery Campbell
2. Latest Mac laptop
3. Perfect Day Biker Jacket | Stolen Girlfriends Club
3. Latest Mac laptop
4. WS Tiara shoes | Windsor Smith
5. Rhea backpack| Michael Kors
6. Black hands off sequin dress | Discount Universe
7. Harness Bra | Sass & Bide
8. Boyfriend Jeans | One Teaspoon
Dear Alex (my partner) & to all my family/friends, any of the above items will be more than appreciated for a christmas present :)
1. Jesse lace up boots | Jeffery Campbell
2. Latest Mac laptop
3. Perfect Day Biker Jacket | Stolen Girlfriends Club
3. Latest Mac laptop
4. WS Tiara shoes | Windsor Smith
5. Rhea backpack| Michael Kors
6. Black hands off sequin dress | Discount Universe
7. Harness Bra | Sass & Bide
3. Latest Mac laptop
4. WS Tiara shoes | Windsor Smith
5. Rhea backpack| Michael Kors
6. Black hands off sequin dress | Discount Universe
7. Harness Bra | Sass & Bide
8. Boyfriend Jeans | One Teaspoon
Dear Alex (my partner) & to all my family/friends, any of the above items will be more than appreciated for a christmas present :)
Sunday, 6 December 2015
NEW LOOK FOR SUMMER.
After going back to my natural brunette self for 2015 I've made the very rash decision to head back to being a BLONDE BOMBSHELL for 2016, & just in time for Summer.
I seem to go from one extreme to the next (this time there was some inspiration from Kim Kardashian), never a natural transition. I am an ex hairdresser so I decided to attempt it myself at home, I mean I've done this at least 100 times in the past five years in a salon so it would be a breeze right? WRONG. It was a whole lot more difficult than I had anticipated.
Anyway I arrived at a beautiful deep orange on Friday, a sort of yellowish/gold by Monday & a nearly white blonde by the following Friday which was the colour I was ultimately aiming for. Considering I had a lot of old built up colour in my hair, I thought my hair acted very heroically, it did not fall out, did not snap-off & did not go all frizzy/puffy or fluffy, which is a huge sign of significant DAMAGE!
So here is my finished colour, huge shout out to Fudge Purple Shampoo, it is an amazing product! It cuts out the yellow/gold tones in your hair & your left with a beautiful icy ash blonde, depending on how ashy you like it will depend on how long you leave it in your hair.
There was no need for a emergency trip to the hair salon so I'm ultimately very happy with the outcome of my hair colour, it was quiet a mission but we got their.
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