Karl Lagerfeld's rock angels

My fiance actually reads this blog.

I'm in a state of shock, just quietly, because all this time I thought that he thought that i was a rambling buffoon which just quietly, i am, but he actually reads my blog.

He thinks i'm "opinionated".

He's too cute.

God I love him.

Has anyone ever seen Chuck? It's a television series about a nerdy guy who accidentally gets all these government secrets downloaded into his brain? And he lives with his sister? And his sister's boyfriend? Whom they all call Captain Awesome? Cause he's Awesome?

Well thats le fiance.

Captain Awesome.

In other news, Chanel is on fire. I posted some wacky hairdos in Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Haute Couture SS 2010 show, on my wedding blog, http://www.thebridediaries.blogspot.com/. And now, I shall upload some awesome photos, which are indeed, awesome.

Karl seems to be channeling a sort of rock-angel look in this season. Colours including frosted pinks, soft beiges, champagne and ivory have completely taken over. Crystal and sequin-embellished fringes, plunging necklines and other delicate intricacies are also such a beautiful touch. The entire look is awfully regal, very much furthered by the whole Duchess-of-England hairdo. I mean seriously, that's like wow factor.

Wowoweewa.

It's all about metalics and pretty necklines.

Loves it.

Bambi

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Le AMAZING

Bananas.

Bambi

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Shoulder pads shall take over the world

Shoulder pads.



They're amazing.



I can't fathom how much they mean to me.



From a shoulder-pad-less life, void of any real connection to that of these puffy counterparts, I finally understand the hype that every body seems to be making about them.



Labels including Versace, Balmain, Dion Lee, Camilla and Marc and i'm quite sure various others have jumped on the shoulder pad bandwagon and are creating some fiercely fabulous designs, enough to make Michael Jackson sing from is grave. God rest his soul.



Nobody around me seems to get it at the moment. Fiance thinks I look like an extra from Mad Max in my new Camilla and Marc blazer that I bought a few days ago (the above picture is of my beloved jacket. It is stupid-amazing is it not? I know, I know). I splurged; but I feel extremely good about it.



At a party on Saturday night, whilst party revellers enjoyed their drinks and each others company, I sauntered over to one of my fashionably blessed god-sisters. Wearing my blazer that i've nicknamed Coco Van-Poof, and complaining to her that nobody seemed to understand my fashion statement, she replied "Oh my god, I totally get the shoulder pads." This made me happy. When you find someone who appreciates shoulder pads as much as you do, it is a very happy day. I know it isn't that much of a big deal, but to me it is. For me, fashion is an expression of oneself. Your clothes ultimately reveal who you are as a person. You are what you wear. You are what you everything I suppose. Do, think, eat, etc. Every time you put clothes on, as much as you hate to admit it, you are dressing to suit the way you are as a person.



I now am the proud owner of two awesomely padded shoulder pad blazers. One is long and one is cropped.



It should be a law that every girl own a blazer and have it as a main wardrobe staple. Denim jackets are out i'm afraid. They are an abomination, just quietly.

bambi
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Today

Today.

Woke up at 10.30am.

Went back to sleep and woke up at 11.30am.

Had breakfast consisting of a mixture of sustain and just right.

Demolished some cookies and cream ice-cream straight from the bucket.

Worked on my wedding scrap book which basically is me cutting out pretty pictures of things i think look pretty and sticking them into this scrapbook which is supposed to symbolise hope, love and happiness.

It really just makes me feel anxious, just quietly.

Watched the end of What Women Want with Mel Gibson, before he got really old and wrinkly and left his wife for that girl half his age.

Spoke to wedding people.

Argued with wedding people.

Made an appointment to see wedding people.

Facebook stalked people.

Wrote random comments on peoples pages.

Had a nap.

Woke up from my nap.

Cut out some more pictures.

Spoke to the fiance.

About 7 times - and still counting.

Continued work on wedding scrapbook.

Looked at various wedding photographers.

Became overwhelmed.

Watched Igor on Movie Two.

And I'm now sitting in bed.

Woooo.

bambi

xx

Cufftastic

Cuffs.

What.is.there.not.to.love.about.them.

Not only do cuffs make me ridiculously happy, but they can really make or break your outfit. Literally.

Picture an all black ensemble, and a lovely jewelled cuff (like the one below) just sitting elegantly on your wrist. Wow factor: Amazing.

I'm not usually so flamboyantly verbose and ramble-esque when it comes to fashionable embellishments that people always focus on way too much, but there is a reason why they do.

Accessories can create or break your look. It is that simple. For example, you don't wear heavy necklaces and big earrings. That's just wrong. For people who think it's ok, the fashion police will find you and they will punish you.

A loud and gorgeous piece of jewelery whatever it may be is amazing when you apply the rule less is more because that one piece of jewellery acts as the knock-out piece and you don't want to take away from it and over crowd it.

If you do like your bling and want to channel that whole gangsta-i'm-with-that-rap-guy look then go for gold my little pretties, bling yourself stupid. Warning: You will look like shit, no offence but it's true.

Below are some of my favourite cuffs.

What f-ing beauties.

I shall give them names.

This is Duchess Consuela-Marie Salvatore. Because anything as fabulous as this deserves a fabulously long name and is fit for a Duchess.

This one is Grace, named after Grace Kelly. Utter elegance, epitome of sophistication. Champagne, Ivory and Beige are all in my friends. (And the theme for my upcoming wedding, just quietly).

This is Tiffany. She sparkles.

This one is Princess Sophia, because of its regal feel.


This is Diana. As in Diana Prince, Wonder Woman.

This is Audrey. Self explanatory.

This is Hero, for it is certainly a piece that inspires

Gorgeous pieces.

*large sigh*

bambi

xx

The gospel according to Grazia

These are 2010's hottest trends according to the gospel of Grazia.

I shall follow it religiously.

bambi

xx

Beauty Quickie

There’s a lot of complicated info being flung around about everything from makeup to skin care.

It is seriously frustrating. To the maximus. Especially when you have to read an entire page just to get to one specific sentence that you want.

So I am here to give some beauty tips in 20 words or less.

And so without further ado:

How often should I clean my makeup brushes and sponges?
At least twice a month, with baby shampoo or mild soap to prevent bacteria build up.

What’s the best instant fix for frizzy hair?

A water-free silicone-based serum or spray. It will smooth your hair’s cuticle and add shine.

Do I need to use toner?
No. But if you have oily skin, a toner can temporarily absorb excess grease. It also prevents breakouts.

What’s the right way to pop a zit?
Apply a hot compress, then gently press both sides with your fingertips wrapped in tissue and squeeze the pus out.

Should I shave the hair above my lip or do I need wax?
Definitely wax. The regrowth will be finer and less noticeable.

What’s the easiest way to remove red lipstick?
Use a cotton ball soaked in waterproof eye-makeup remover. If you don’t have any around, try petroleum jelly.

How can I make my hair look thicker and fuller?

Ask your stylist to give you a few layers around the crown of your head but keep your ends blunt.

Is it possible to shrink my pores?
Nope, but using a salicylic- or glycolic-acid product a few times a week will make them look smaller.

Is it okay to tweeze my own brows?
Sure, just don’t remove more than two rows of hair from under your arches for a natural effect.

Should I dye my eyebrows to match my hair colour?
Only if your brows are more than two shades lighter or darker than your hair.

Is there anything I can do to make my hair grow faster?
A daily 3-minute scalp massage could buy you an extra half an inch in a year.


I always get red bumps on my legs after shaing. How can i prevent this?
Wait until the end pf your shower to give your hair time to soften up, and use a fresh razor.

Can I even out spots and skin-discolour-ation marks on my legs and back?
Apply an exfoliating alpha-hydroxy body lotion daily to reveal the brighter, smoother skin underneath.

Which do I apply first: concealer or foundation?
Foundation. It’ll even out your skin tone so you can really see where –and if- you need concealer.

How can I make my unwashed hair look less greasy?
Mist hair spray on a paddle brush, and run it through your strands to soak up oil.

What’s the best way to pick a foundation?
Swipe three tester shades on your jawline. Go for the one that disappears into your skin in the natural light.


Dark polish stains my nails. Help me get them clean again!
Rub a lemon peel over your nails to brighten them. Next time, don’t forget to use a base coat.

Can I get rid of my blackheads?
Purge your pores of the gunk that makes them look dark with a salicylic- or glycolic-acid scrub.

How often should I wash my hair?
If you have an oily scalp or dandruff, suds up daily. Otherwise, as little as once a week is fine.

What’s the trick to getting rid of ingrown hairs?
Swipe them with a cotton ball soaked in a glycolic- or salicylic-acid toner daily until the hairs emerge.

Does dying my hair damage it?
Only minimally if you use a moisturizing shampoo and deep-condition your hair at least once a week.

What’s the secret to picking the perfect nude lipstick?
It should be as close as possible to your natural lip colour so it doesn’t wash you out.

Is there a way to hide my split ends between trims?
Use a curling iron. The heat temporarily smooths hair, and the S shape will make the frays less noticeable.

How can I prevent body-breakouts?
Wear moisture –wicking fabrics during your work-outs, and shower right after with a salicylic-acid or benzoyl-peroxide body wash.

What’s the best way to cover up a scar?
Use a thick yellow-toned concealer that is one shade lighter than the scar, and set it with powder.
Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit, $32

Is it safe to use my face cream around my eyes?
Sure, as long as it doesn’t contain salicylic or glycolic acid.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, $25

Is there a way to make my naturally straight hair hold a curl?
Start with a weightless body-building mousse. Then wind hair into pin curls, and dry with a diffuser.

There. Maybe that was useful. Maybe that was useless.

I don't care.

It helps me.

Bambi

xx

Eats, Shoots and Blogs

God i love Scott Schuman.

Absolutely bloody amazing.

Just bought his book because it was tres sold out when i tried to buy it before Christmas.

Read/looked at it at work.

Re-read/looked at it on the train.

Re-read/looked at it again this morning when I woke up too early before my alarm clock went off (I KNOW, THAT HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME).

For those of you living under a rock, Scott Schuman aka The Sartorialist is a fashion blogging sensation, sweeping the world like Swine Flu.

But in a good way.

He is very well known for his ability to find elegance anywhere and at any age. Schuman was recently in Sydney to promote his book The Sartorialist which is a compilation of his most favourite fashion finds whilst traveling the world and photographing unsuspecting (and sometimes suspecting) fashionistas on the streets. And when it came to photographing Sydney women, this is what he had to say. He even went so far to compare us to Melbournites.

"The girls here [in Sydney] are sexy and beautiful and they celebrate their femininity where I think in Melbourne I think it is much more intellectual. Even though there's a lot of beautiful girls there, I think there must be a rivalry. Where here [in Sydney] they work out hard, they are beautiful girls and they really play that up. But somewhere in each place there's that difference. Heels and all that don't always make the look."

Take that, Melbourne.

The seriously talented superstar street snapper used to work in fashion marketing when he took a break and began taking photos of fashionable strangers on the streets. To him, it began as a somewhat hobby; a goof. Needless to say, he's now been selected as one of Time Magazines top 100 Design Influences. What makes Scott so successful is that he captures real people in real situations. There are no runways. There are no models. There is no air-brushing or hair and make-up. His work is spontaneous. Creatively quick. And he must make a decision in a flash; much like his camera. The guy is a social anthropologist. A pop culture phenomenon.
Everyone loves street fashion photography. Casual viewers who enjoy its creativity and simplicity and the designers and stylists who are inspired by it.

God bless Scott Schuman.

Below are some of his photos that feature in his book that he has snapped around the world. You'll even recognise Australia's very own Kate Waterhouse somewhere...

so dressing my kid like this. just quietly

bambi

xx

Dead end of western civilisation

If you're one of those people where you love to go out to places and pose for the social photographers who swim through the crowd like neon sharks flashing their little cameras whenever they spot someone momentarily immortalising, and you blow kisses to the camera and make fricken love to it or pose with a pout or be all drunk, cause its cool, smoking your little thin cigarettes and pretending to be on a set of the The Hills when really it's all one big pretty facade because you're in your own little world and unlike the millionaire girls on The Hills that use daddy's money, you're only on $600 a week, and in the end, it always ends up on facebook and you will not be caught dead with a f-ing lame facebook photo, people like you are the dead end of western civilisation.

No offence, but it's true.

This isn't a personal attack on anyone, it's an attack on mainstream society in all its shallowness.

And it isn't just girls. Guys too.

Ok. If you're a fricken social whore then yeah, good for you. You like to go out and socialise and that's cool. Seriously. No sarcasm there. I like going out. I like socialising. But if you act anything like the above description every time you go out, then you need to really sit down, look in the mirror, take a good, long hard look at yourself and bash yourself with a brick.

And sure, if you're reading this thinking *omg 'f' you you f-ing nobody who the hell are you to judge me i love my f-ing life and i am f-ing cool* then fair enough.

But when i see people like you carrying on the way you do, i think you look like retarded dancing trashy fairies. Guys included.

And don't f-ing tell me that you love my bag or shoes or dress you pretentious betches.

Getting drunk when you go out - yeah whatevs. We've all been there, it is fun while it lasts and not so fun in the morning. But there is a difference between being drunk and fun, and being drunk and up yourself.

Next time i encounter one of these said creatures, i'm going to blog about everything they do and say.

Entertainment value: Priceless.

I'm so sick and tired of grinning and bearing it, and going with the flow because that's just the way it is.

No fricken way.

So if you're a dancing trashy retarded fairy, be afraid. If we meet on a night out, I will write about you.

*evil laugh*

bambi

xx

Why I hate the world.

People can be so dumb.

And stupid.

And absolutely thick.

Attention all people when you cross the road.

Here is what you DO NOT do.

• Cross the road randomly way before the lights and pedestrian crossing
• Think its ok that you can stroll across five lanes and not worry if a car is going to hit you
• Jump out in front of car all of a sudden and expect them to come to a complete halt and assume everything will turn out to be DANDY.

Today, right after i left the westfield car park in hurstville, I was turning onto Park Road after going down the big ramp and as i turned into Park Road and began to accelerate, a lady jumped in front of my f-ing car. I, of course, slammed on my breaks and stopped about a 1/4 of a millimetre in front of her. She screamed and began hitting my car and bashing it with her hands and punching it and being all HECTIC.

I was in shock, I was only doing about 20kms but this lady has taken a stroll and was trying to dodge traffic between the lanes and decided that she'd run into mine because HEY she could beat me right? She could get in front of me quickly, RIGHT?

So she is swearing and screaming and i'm sitting there, trying to explain to her that THERE WAS NO CROSSING and what she had done was EXTREMELY DANGEROUS and she should cross at THE LIGHTS WITH THE LITTLE F-ING GREEN MAN. But no. She started to threaten to take me to court, to sue me even though i didn't even hit her.

And so i calmly got out of the car, walked around to her and stood so close to her that she stopped talking. I politely asked her to shut the f*** up and proceeded to explain using many profanities, what a complete idiot she was and that I should sue her for hitting my car with her fists and causing me unnecessary shock for being a reckless pedestrian. I screamed at her so loudly that my voice ricocheted off the walls of that tunnel in hurstville with many people around us stopping to stare. Luckily, a guy ran over, who had seen the entire episode and basically told the crazy lady that she was lucky that i stopped, because if i hadn't, somebody else would have hit her. The lady then swore at me in a different language, I told her to bite me and have a good day, i got back in my car and drove away.

Moral of the story: Middle-aged women who can't speak English and think strolling across a busy road is ok are f-ing idiots.

Beauty tips and hints to look great in your 20s

Who needs a pimple the day before a party? Or scaly legs? Whether you're busy studying, or starting your career, one thing just about all 20-year-olds have in common is not a lot of cash. Try these tips to make your life a little easier in the beauty stakes but, above all, have fun. You are young and gorgeous so stop concentrating on your inadequacies and focus on your strengths. Experiment with your make-up, love the body you have and start to find your own style.

1. Enhance your natural curls by rinsing hair with cold water after washing.
2. To apply concealer, place a small amount on the pad of your ring finger and roll it over the blemish or under-eye area. This action builds the product whereas smudging it over will wipe the product away. Especially when covering a blemish, follow with a dab of powder to set concealer in place.
3. Calm down an angry red pimple with clear, eye-whitening eye drops.
4. To make your fingernails appear longer and daintier, leave a millimetre of bare nail down each side. This technique is popular in Europe!
5. Do you always end up with too much self tanner on ankles, knees or elbows?? After you've applied the tanner, use a dry tissue to wipe over any areas where the skin wrinkles, such as around joints.
6. Get serious about sunscreen right now. Seriously. You will not believe the difference wearing sunscreen while you're young will make to your skin when you are 40. Look for lightweight face products with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide (which block out both UVA and UVB) and a minimum SPF 15; apply to your face and chest every morning.
7. A handful of brown sugar makes a great exfoliator. Rub it neat over skin then rinse off in the shower.
8. The homemade mask for breakouts: Tofu helps to balance androgens - hormones linked to acne breakouts - while active manuka honey has unique antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria. Combine a dessertspoon of silken tofu with two teaspoons of active manuka honey (if skin is irritated, add two teaspoons of cooked oats), paint onto skin with a brush, leave for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water.
9. Cucumbers and avocados are natural anti-inflammatories and you can use them to calm down irritated skin or for example, when you have pimples, sunburn or chafing.
10. Worried about puffy eyes, and creams/gels/lotions don't seem to be doing the trick? Vitamin K is the only vitamin that directly helps with de-puffing those eyes and ensuring that skin remains firm and has a glow. Vitamin K can be found in all vegetable that are green, so follow Popeye's lead and have a can of spinach a day to keep those puffy eyes away! (Please note, sudden amazing superhero strength will not occur).

Anywho, hope these tips help, they certainly do for me! (Most are through trial and error anyway, so why not experiment yourself to see what fantastical beauty therapies you can come up with.)

Bambi

xx

Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl obsession much?

Just a tad. Just quietly.

Bambi

xx

Recessionista's Guide to Buying Foundation

Have discovered the most amazing foundation. Ever.

And it's only $12.00.

Yes that's right. $12.00.

In this economic recession, desperate times have called for desperate measures but when it came to foundation, I was never the type to sacrifice buying my Christian Dior Sculpt Foundation at a cost of $87. It was magical. Flawless. Provided just the right coverage without being too oily or too thick and was extremely natural. When it comes to foundation, I'm quite pedantic. Very particular. If i find a brand, I try to stick to it.

However. About 3 months ago when I conveniently ran out of my Christian Dior Sculpt Foundation, I couldn't help but wander what would happen if I perhaps tried some different brands of foundation. Sure, they would all have to have the same features of the foundation i wanted and needed - good coverage, long lasting, no "oily" complex and a nice matte finish.

And so, I went through the following:

MAC Studio fix - matte. This was quite good, it made my skin feel very smooth and the finish was quite flawless - but after a few hours i felt as though I needed to always retouch my face which was an awful inconvenience. Along with the foundation, I bought the MAC compact powder which you are supposed to put on your face after using the foundation to seal the foundation and to stop your face from looking shiny. Women with generally good skin can even use the compact on its own for that nice natural look. I found that the compact was actually very good. If it was a hot day and my face was beginning to get extremely hot and a little sweaty, a quick dust over with the MAC compact and all was good.

I also used a MAC foundation stick which has a silk finish, it leaves the face with a satin/silk feel to it and has good coverage, but doesn't last very long. For the price you are paying, I don't think it's worth it.

Napolean China Doll and Airbrush. I personally didn't like China Doll because it was too matte and made my face look dull. It had a medium coverage and I need to really pack on the bronzer to compensate for the lack of finish the foundation itself had. The Airbrush can't be used on its own as it is very light and has a very light coverage. However, for a finished *airbrush* look, it seals the foundation and has a very silk and smooth finish which lasts for hours. I do like the Airbrush foundation, but I would have to wear a stronger foundation underneath it.

Guerlain double wear foundation. This is good if you have flawless skin - it's quite silky and literally glides on your face but if you have impurities on yours skin such as acne, it is quite obvious even though it covers it. The foundation has a more *mature* look to it, so perhaps i'll start using it more in my 30s.

I've tried mineral make-up from all sorts of brands and much like Guerlain, it's great if you have flawless skin. The coverage is medium even though all the different companies boast that it is a "buildable" foundation powder but if you have pimples, you're going to see it.

I've tried a couple of other brands but these foundations examples are ones I used the most of.

I wasn't completely happy with any of them, sure i liked them but i didn't *love* them.

And so the other day I came across a foundation in Priceline from Rimmel called

MINERAL ENRICHED 16 HOUR LASTING FINISH foundation. And it is amazing. AMAZING I TELL YOU?

Not only is the coverage perfect, but the colour is natural, it has a lovely matte finish and its only $12.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I encourage women of all ages and shapes and sizes to go and try this foundation!!

bambi

xx

Wedding preparations begin

Planning a wedding is annoying. So far. Sure, i may see the beauty in when its over but it really hasn't even begun yet and i know i'm in for a big ride.

BABY GEESUS.

And now, apparently, i need to start booking a church.

I must be the laziest bride-to-be in history.

Forget bridezilla, bring on bride zzzzz zzzzz zzzzzzz.

I came up with some alternative wedding methods and told my fiance about them.

I mentioned the idea of eloping.

He ignored me.

So then i mentioned the idea of going off to Greece to have a little ceremony on the beach on some island with just intimate family.

He continued to ignore me.

I pondered out loud the idea of becoming a defacto couple.

He walked out of the room.

I mentioned my brilliant idea of a wedding reception at McDonalds where the happy meal toys could act as boubounyeri, a three level ice-cream cake as our wedding cake, the guests could sit in the ronald mcdonald room and when the wedding party first walk in, the automatic doors would be perfect for dramatic effect.

He simply stared at me, and then put on a dvd and continued to ignore me.

*Large sigh*

The one thing we can agree on is the honeymoon - New York baby! And Florida! (In winter of course) Why Florida, you may ask??? DISNEY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We're so there.

bambi

xx