Month: October 2011

#8 Way to Live – There’s a place for Champagne

But that is not on a plane.  To me, there is no more legitimate symbol of (and for) celebration than popping the cork on a bottle of champagne. So, you can imagine with the rise of budget airlines that encourage self-catering you may at some point be tempted to celebrate that anniversary holiday, overseas vacation or other fabulous reason for boarding a plane, such as … Read More #8 Way to Live – There’s a place for Champagne

Chick Flick Bonanza

As part of my “Youthful New Year” campaign I set about planning the ultimate girls weekend movie marathon. Invite some friends round, play some movies. What could be simpler right? There is a whole host of chick-flicks to choose from, almost too many to make sense of and I’m promising the ultimate experience. I’m starting to feel the pressure. The idea is to be … Read More Chick Flick Bonanza

welcoming pretty powerful stuff

Exciting news for the cosmetic buyers among us! Bobbi Brown: pretty powerful stuff has officially launched their Australian website with lots of exclusive introductory offers not to mention free shipping! The site offers the full compliment of products, as well as an advice corner,  the latest tips and tricks and training from the Bobbi Brown beauty artists. Visit the Bobbi Brown website to find out … Read More welcoming pretty powerful stuff

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Man, The Image and the World is now showing at the Queensland Art Gallery. It celebrates the life and work of photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. The exhibition features over 250 photos, many of which capture iconic periods in history such as post-war Europe and USSR, Japan, revolutionary China and a grief stricken India. I found the work to be beautiful, haunting and … Read More Henri Cartier-Bresson

Icons of Style: Costumes of Mad Men

Icons of Style Exhibition toured the east coast of Australia finishing in Brisbane in October. The exhibition highlighted some of the famous costumes from the TV show, Mad Men and was curated by Janie Bryant, the shows award-winning costume designer. If you missed the exhibition you can catch the essence from the below interview with Janie for Chadstone Fashion TV (with exquisite white lily’s … Read More Icons of Style: Costumes of Mad Men

Lovin and Livin… still

Haphazard. That’s my posting schedule. Fortunately I have a patient audience! Thank you. If it’s of any consolation at all I have been a busy little bee! I’ve been living the mantra of my blog – even if I’ve neglected to keep you updated. Having taken a moment to catch my breath I’m feeling a little recharged and re-focused. Am I still a an … Read More Lovin and Livin… still