Bambi and Paris

Return of the Supermodels

2011-11-19T17:03:00.000+11:00

Cindy Crawford, Helena Christensen, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova, and Yasmin Le Bon

in Harper's Bazaar UK, December 2011.

Stylist: Camila Pola

amazing.

bambi

Turquoise is the new black

2011-11-19T12:44:00.001+11:00

I'm obsessed with the colour turquoise at the moment.

Im currently decorating my new apartment with it. I've got lots of creams, whites, beiges - and then this loud TURQUOISE.

Here's some inspiration form the blog House of Turquoise.

bambi

THE PERFECT HIGH HEEL

2011-11-17T10:02:00.000+11:00

Nicholas Kirkwood

Blake's fury feet

2011-11-17T09:49:00.000+11:00

Ohhhhh love it.

bambi

The Look

2011-11-04T08:50:00.000+11:00

Some of the most beautiful women in the world.

Their faces, their look, the makeup - so fresh and amazing for summer.

Arizona Muse, Karolina Kurkova, Natasha Poly, Isabeli Fontana, Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, and Izabel Goulart in Vogue Paris, November 2011.

bambi

Summer Shoes

2011-11-04T08:23:00.000+11:00

These are the most amazing shoes.
And that's not an understatement.
They will be the shoes of the summer!

I plan on wearing them with the below dress.

bambi

Mag Watch - Vogue Spain - Natasha Poly

2011-11-04T07:35:00.000+11:00

Natasha Poly is a force of fricken nature.

Here she is in the November issue of Spain's Vogue.

Stylist: Geraldine Salglio

Hair: Rudy Lewis

Make-Up: Sally Branka

bambi

Probably one of the best scenes in SATC

2011-11-04T04:48:00.002+11:00

Love it

bambi

Mag Watch - L'Officiel October 2011

2011-11-02T06:49:00.001+11:00

This is the beautiful Tanya Dziahileva in October edition of French mag L'Officiel.

The pics are ridiculously amazing.

And they're in Paris... need I say more...

bambi

Back to back...

2011-11-02T06:27:00.000+11:00

bambi

Goddess of the Year

2011-11-01T08:03:00.000+11:00

I have three words for you.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

bambi

Another one bites the dust... Kim K single again....

2011-11-01T05:47:00.000+11:00

Say it isn't so.

But sadly, it is.

Kim Kardashian is single again, after a 72 day whirlwind marriage to Kris Humphries, who let's face it, is who again?

Kim came out with the following statement a few moments ago:

"After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage. I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best.”

Ah and another one bites the dust....

I'd like her genes, please.

2011-10-28T04:42:00.000+11:00

Beyonce.

No further comment.

bambi

Grindr? Blendr? Are we talking smoothies here?

2011-10-25T15:24:00.000+11:00

Apparently not.

We're talking something a little bit more in-depth than just a Banana Buzz.

I was out once with some friends, and noticed that one of the guys (who's gay) kept playing with his phone all night. I made a point of telling him he was rude and that he should pay us more attention, which is when he introduced me to the wonderfully frightening app on his iphone, known as 'Grindr'.

Being the naive person that I am, I sat in shock horror as he explained how the app worked.

Basically, Grindr is a way for gay men who want to, um, 'play' can hook up and 'play' together.

Now PLEASE do not misunderstand me. I love gay men. And I respect gay men. But what freaked me out, is how this app worked.

Basically, a man will sign up, and upload a photo of himself. This app then determines his location. When he signs in, he can see other men with their photos, around him, close to his location, who, like him, are up for a good time.

Now mate look. Each to their own yeah. But what FREAKS ME OUT, is that these complete strangers know where you live. Like they can come and find you. They can stalk you!!!

And now, they've brought out BLENDR. For straight people.
So like basically, if I had Blendr, and turned it on one day while I was sitting in a cafe, other people with Blendr nearby - in the cafe, on the street, a couple of blocks away could come and find me.

I've had some feedback from people who actually have the app - one lady told me she had it so she could meet new people and that she hadn't, um, 'played' with anyone she met. It was a more a way to meet cute guys, exchange numbers and then go on dates.

But the average person who has downloaded this app, i'd say, was for one purpose only, right? Cause that's how it has been pegged and promoted.

What is stopping someone from coming into the cafe you're at, after you've turned your Blendr on, sitting in front of you because they have recognised you due to your photo that you've got on you Blendr profile, and striking up a conversation??

Sure, to some people that is ok.
That would just completely freak me out.

Ok so some might say, what about Facebook check in.
How is that so different.

Look, people check in on Facebook when they're at the Ivy.
Everyone checks in at the Ivy.

But do people check in when they're at home? No.
If you have, why? Why would you do that?

Agree? Disagree?

Call me old fashioned. Call me cynical and call me an absolute gran, but i don't think i'm down with the fact that complete strangers can see my picture, see that i'm nearby, and more importantly, *assume* i'm up for a good time.

I work in media - the number of police media alerts I receive a day, the amount of missing persons that we're notified about. Think about the number of people who are abducted, raped etc.

Isn't an app like this dangerous in the wrong hands??

I think so.

bambi
xx

Get the look: Miranda Kerr

2011-10-24T07:52:00.000+11:00

Effortless chic

bambi

Keeping up with Posh and Becks

2011-10-24T07:19:00.003+11:00

Some gorgeous pics of David and Victoria Beckham and their little bub, Harper Seven.

Aside from the name, these are some incredibly cute pics.

It's very rare that we see Posh in a happy state, expressing any sort of emotion, but these pictures just goes to show, that she is human after all.

On that topic of the name, well.

As to why celebrities decide to give their kids ridiculous names, will always be a mystery.

bambi

Just cause I love her

2011-10-24T00:23:00.000+11:00

It's the little things...

2011-10-23T23:24:00.000+11:00

Wear the right accessories, and you'll steal the show.

Cause the best kind of attention is the limelight, right?

bambi

The Warriors

2011-10-23T23:20:00.000+11:00

Herve Leger Spring Summer 2012.

Amazing.

They're like glamazon warriors, or something.

Oh to be a glamazon warrior.

bambi

Dear Readers

2011-10-23T23:15:00.000+11:00

Hi.

Thanks for reading.

In the future, if you would like to post comments, don't make them anonymous!

It's a waste really.

Because I know who you are anyway.

Just saying.

Love Love Love

2011-09-29T17:46:00.002+10:00

I love Jennifer Aniston.

Just quietly.

And I love Justin Theroux.

They are cute.

I'm happy that they're happy.

I hope they get married.

Just saying.

Bambi

Crossroads

2011-09-28T00:28:00.000+10:00

I've had a thought.

It's quite a thought.

And i've had it for a while.

It would literally turn my world inside out.

And it would be tough. Very tough.

But slowly, and steadily, this thought could possibly become something so great.

I have faith that I could make it work.

I know all the right people.

And I have all the right connections.

I believe I can do it. I have faith that I can do it.... or do I?

It's so complex.

I'm confused.

And scared to death.

If I stuff it up - who knows what will happen.

I need a sign - is that too wanky?

Do people believe in that these days? Do they ask for it?

Well i'm asking for it.

A sign.

So that I can make my thought a reality.

The Challenge

2011-09-28T00:19:00.000+10:00

I haven't blogged in a while.

I'm like fake friend.

I use it when I feel like it, and there are times where I blog every day.

But then when I get bored, I simply disappear from the blogging world.

But here I am again. And for those of you who know my blog well, then you'll know that after all this introductory nonsense, there will be a good old timey rant.

I like to rant.

And rave.

And all other associated words beginning with the letter 'R'.

It's fun.

It's me, Bambi, taking on said ranting topic in all my glory and fuss, saying whatever I want and not giving a flying fishtail about the consequences.

Because this is a blog. I have the freedom of speech here. If i was writing a column in a newspaper, or producing a segment for work, it wouldn't be that easy.

That's why having a blog is hilariously brilliant.

Today's rant is about that little thing we call life. It's fluffy, you see.

And where there is lots of fluff, there is lots of bull shit.

Really.

I find it very unfortunate that you always seem to be surrounded by idiots, in life.

Some of which you will never ever be able to rid yourself of because they're either in your circle of friends, family, work colleagues etc.

And it's always those idiots that seem to make the world such a more pathetic place.

I'm sick of petty people. I really am. This isn't primary school. So running to your mum every time something goes wrong, wanting to stir the pot - you will get you absolutely nowhere.

It astounds me at how immature certain human beings can be. She's not going to be around forever, you know. And deep down, I don't actually think she gives a shit about all your complaining and whining.

So do me a favor and grow up. You're better then that. I look forward to the difficulty I will face having to put up with your crap in the years to come.

I see it as a challenge.

I like challenges.

In many ways, I sometimes think you are like a little rubix cube, just waiting to be solved.

The problem is, you're missing a few pieces.

And you always will.

So for the sake of my life, and your life, being petty isn't the way to be.

I'm just saying it as it is, really.

Because mark my words - you keep it up, and i'll become your biggest challenge.

And you know me, I always like to go out with a BANG.

I take challenges to a whole new level.

Just saying.

Don't say that I didn't warn you.

The End of an Era

2011-07-08T08:42:00.000+10:00

It's officially the end of an era.

The final Harry Potter film, Deathly Hallows part 2 airs in cinemas around the world in a few days.

The stars of the film stepped out today in London for the premier and while there were lots of smiles, there were also a lot of tears, especially from actress Emma Watson who plays Hermione Granger in the film series.

I grew up reading the Harry Potter novels, reading the very first one at the tender age of 12.

It shaped my life. Really.

Harry Potter became a lifestyle. It wasn't just a book or a movie, but a whole new world. Escapism from the one in which we live.

I've shed lots of tears reading the final books in the series, and no doubt i'll be crying in the final movie.

Harry Potter forever!

bambi

The Ultimate Glamazon

2011-07-08T07:38:00.000+10:00

BEYONCE.

You amazing woman.

It's almost as though a tiger as taken over you, and woken you up from a slight daze.

Like no offence, single ladies was indeed amazing but you had a bit of a lull after that...

Well you're back.

And black.

And better than ever.

I salute you.

bambi

Kim does it again

2011-06-08T07:33:00.002+10:00

Kim Kardashian rocked up to the Glamour Women awards last night in this classy little number.

God she's hot.

And I want that dress.

Must have that dress.

Will get that dress.

bambi

When I grow up...

2011-06-08T05:26:00.004+10:00

Love it.

Really.

CFDA Fashion Awards

2011-06-08T05:10:00.003+10:00

There was a kaleidoscope of colours at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York last night, and special mentions of course go to the wonderfully crazy, Lady Gaga, who had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet - she wore Thierry Mugler and channelled a punk rock prom and then later stripped down to a sheer body suit with a spiked crotch and pasties.

YUMMY.

But the glamazon of the night, was of course Miranda Kerr, who never fails to please at events like these.

For some reason, she looks good on clothes with holes in them.

Go Miranda!

Bambi

The joys of being curvy

2011-06-06T06:16:00.002+10:00

I know it's been around... but it is so refreshing that there are size 14 models on the cover of the latest Italian Vogue...

And one of them's Australian! (far right)

Kudos girls

Gisele, you good thing you.

2011-05-11T06:02:00.003+10:00

This is why Gisele is the highest paid model in the world.

She is amazing.

She stepped out last night at the Robin Hood Foundation Gala last night in New York

Love

My honest opinions about Met Gala 2011 fashion.... no offence but it's true

2011-05-04T18:47:00.014+10:00

Three words.

Blake.Lively.Chanel.

Behold, at last night's Met Gala in New York.

You are AMAZING.

This Chanel Couture number is actually very beautiful.

Too bad about your hair

.... although i've already let my feelings known about this.

Other then that, you my friend are clearly the best dressed.

I mean last year, you totally aced it in that blue Marchesa gown.

Have never forgotten it.

But moving on, I know everyone is deconstructing all these dresses at the moment, let's face it, it's the fashion industry's night of nights.

Last night the stars flocked to the ‘Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and it’s the night where the ‘it’ frocks of the moment are worn by some of the biggest names in Hollywood – and these frocks are HOT off the runway. And the stars wearing them always try to outdo their model counterparts.

This can be both fortunate and unfortunate in many ways.

Let’s take a look at the AH-MAY-ZING little numbers shall we?

Beyonce.

Ok so this is an extremely tight Emilio Pucci dress. And whilst she looks absolutely SMASHING I’ll have to tell you, that the dress may actually be a couple of sizes too small, because she could not walk up the stairs properly. That’s right, I’ve seen the vision of Beyonce being assisted by Jay Z and one of her other minions walking up the stairs – she walks sideways taking one step at a time.

** bambi shakes her head **

Rihanna

Rihanna managed to pull this Stella McCartney gown off, in all it's lace and sultry-ness - is that a word? Anyway, what doesn't do it for me is that red braid. I like Rihanna's red hair - unlike other stars who have dyed their hair red - but I won't mention any names COUGH BLAKE LIVELY COUGH.

The braid is ultra weird. She still looks fab. You go girl.

Rosie Huntington-Whitely

Well I just love you. You and your genetically blessed everything.

But I love your boyfriend more. Jason is extremely hot right now.

I especially liked him in that movie about the bank. And that other one about cars. And that other one about stealing stuff.

This dress is perfect for you.

Can we be friends?

Just one thing - when you pout, you look as though you're about to sneeze. Just saying.

Hey - i'm being honest, a real friend would tell you these things.

Jennifer Lopez

Ok you know those things you hang up at parties that have candy in them and someone blindfolds you and you smash the crap out of it with a bat, the candy comes out and then all is well in the world? Well J has reached an all time Lo with this number, because she looks like that. I'm half expecting some candy to pop out any minute! There is just TOO much going on there girlfriend. The dress itself without that frilly neckline is quite gorgeous.

Serena Williams

You look a vanilla cupcake on steroids.

What are you wearing on your head???????????????

And no offence, but you take the term 'butch' to a whole new level.

Why are you even at this event???????????????

Go home..... and play tennis or something.

Freida Pinto

You know what Freida?

You're different.

And I think you look great.

Now I can understand there would be a lot of haters about your dress choice but its sheer simplicity makes it that much more stunning.

It's tuxedo with a twist; a clash of feminine masculinity.

OH YEAH OXYMORON YEAH

White is always a safe colour - it really is.

Unless you're Serena Williams.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Now I know I gave Blake Lively the best dressed award, but Sarah comes awfully close.

This is an Alexander McQueen creation, and she wears it so well.

That detail, that beadwork, I mean it's all too much, I'm having heart palpitations.

Is that weird? That i'd cry over a star in a dress?

SJP - you're just like fine wine. You get better with age....

Except for your hands.

The whole vein protrusion thing is just grose. You need to botox that shit.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gorgeous.

Stella McCartney

Column dresses are very in at the moment.

Penelope Cruz

This Oscar de la Renta number is fierce.

And she pulls it off because she has a petite little body.

Penelope is and always will be a dark beauty.

Leighton Meester

Ok. I don't know how I feel about this Louis Vuitton number.

There is a lot going on.

Buttons

Stripes

And the strapless cut does absolutely nothing for you.

Like where are the boobs Leighton?

Huh?

We want to see boobs!

You have a man chest.

You need to wear more colour. Ok? Thanks.

Christina Ricci

LOVE this dress, but she does look like Ursula from Disney animation Ariel.

Does she not?

It is still very dramatic and stunning, the colours work well together, it's almost fish-like and scaly?

God bless Zac Posen.

WHERE HAS HE BEEN LATELY?

Fergie

Also in Marchesa, she looks absolutely amazing.

I think it also has something to do with her handbag aka husband Josh Duhamel.

So.fricken.hot.omg.

He is so beautiful it hurts. Josh, you could have had ANYONE. You needed someone GORGEOUS. A model. A supermodel.

YOU NEEDED BLAKE LIVELY.

Ok my obsession with Blake needs to back off a bit hey?

But in all seriousness, Fergie is beautiful, but you are more so.

That's all.

Miranda Kerr

Um.

I have this dress - like practically the same dress - but in black.

But somehow when I wear it, I don't look like a meringue.

Now i'm not comparing myself to Miranda Kerr. The woman is a glamazon.

But have you seen her body lately? She's just given birth, and she's back to being a SKINNY BITCH so you'd think she'd wear something to show off her curves?

Instead she opted for this number which looks as though it may swallow poor Will Turner I mean Orlando Bloom up any minute.

Where is Flynn?

Flynn Bloom?

You know, your son?

The one that is going to be teased and bullied for the rest of his life for having the name 'Flynn Bloom'?

I know it's Marchesa, but that's something i'd wear to my hens night. NOT the Met Gala.

Jinnifer Goodwin.

You look like a pixie.

Where is your wand?

Like I love you, don't get me wrong, but you opted for Topshop rather than go with a designer.

Are you ok?

Like what is that?

Don't even get me started on your name.

Isabel Lucas

Ok.

You're a hippie.

You need to go home.

I don't care that it's Louis Vuitton.

The end.

The Olsen Twins

Kate - You're a mess

You're wearing a rug.

I mean can you re-use that as a hammock?

Ashley - in Christian Dior - you look as though you got a black dress, cut a slit it in, then stole the puffy shoulder pieces from Princess Diana's wedding dress and stuck them on.

I'M CONFUSED.

Diane Kruger

Amazing, as always, this is Jason Wu at it's best, it's simple, it's neat, it's classic.

Diane always looks gorgeous.

She has this ethereal beauty about her.

Eva Mendes

I usually love Eva Mendes.

I really do.

But this dress doesn't work.

The sleeve. What is that? Are you hiding someone in there?

Colin Firth

Darcy, you're great.

You look amazing and I am ridiculously attracted to you. Even more so than in your younger years.

But you need to tell your wife, that potato sacks are out.

Just saying.

bambi

Logies Fashion Wrap

2011-05-02T06:49:00.003+10:00

Logies fashion.

Ok so do we care about the Logies? Not really.
We just care that Karl won, right?
King Karl.
I voted for Karl. Yes, I’m biased and I’ll admit it, but Karlos deserved did he not?
What a machine.

But in other news, apart from Karl’s Gold Logie, what else do people care about?
The fashion. All the frocks, all the shocks, who wore what, etc etc.

My three favourite outfits of the night are below – surprisingly they are all white. So here is a ridiculously honest fashion-break down

Megan Gale.

Ok I adore Megan Gale.

She’s a Glamazon. Gigantic, gorgeous and awesome.

White is definetly her colour. It seems to be the ‘it’ colour.

I’m telling you, Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa have started something.
But does Megan’s colour choice hint at something else – that maybe she is secretly craving to walk down the aisle… did anyone else notice the awkward hugs with ex beau Andy Lee last night. It was all like ‘oh we’re so cool I know we’ve broken up because Andy didn’t want to commit but we’re totally still friends and everything is cool’.

Let’s face it – he was just not that into her.
Men don’t go out with Megan Gale, then break up with them. Men who go out with Megan Gale, marry them.

Erin McNaught
White is definitely in.

Personally, I’ve never been an Erin fan.

She’s famous because…. Well I don’t know why she’s famous.
I think she walked on a stage once in a bikini and that was it?
Either way, she’s one of those socialites that always seems to get an invite…. Because there really isn’t anyone else.

But in saying all of this, she nailed it at the Logies last night. The dress looks stunning, on close inspection it really is quite simple, but that’s why it works. Less is more.

Jessica Marais
Again, white. Again, amazing. I think if there was a Logie given for the best dress, Jess would win gold. She is simply breathtaking. I’m not too sure what she’s doing with her life right now, it’s sad that she left Packed to the Rafters to pursue a career in LA but each to their own.
Why I’m writing about her as though she is my friend, no idea.

I’m special that way.

Well I think one thing is clear.
White is the new black.

Simple.

I’m not saying that getting married is the new black – even though everybody seems to be doing it – but white is definitely a winner.

I get to wear white in all its glory in just over 6 months.
The countdown begins.

xx

The Balcony Kiss

2011-04-29T22:39:00.002+10:00

And here's the money shot....

First time round it was a bit short...

But second time round, I was feeling the love.

Love...

2011-04-29T21:34:00.001+10:00

The Fairytale Ending

2011-04-29T20:58:00.003+10:00

Watching Kate Middleton walk down the aisle to her Prince in waiting brought tears to my eyes.

What a vision.

I had my suspicions that celebrated Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton would be making the dress. If only Lee McQueen was alive today, God rest his soul.

And as she hurriedly stepped into her car from her hotel, the world got a glimpse of the much talked about dress that the future Queen of England was to wear.

As soon as I saw her, I almost shrieked 'Grace Kelly'.

Grace Kelly, a silver screen icon was one of the most photographed, and most beautiful women in the 20th century. She married Prince rainier of Monaco in 1956. Her gown was simply stunning.

And today, Kate was reignited Grace Kelly's memory in wearing the gorgeous McQueen creation, looking absolutely breathtaking. It featured a high-necked, sculpted long sleeve bodice in lace which contoured to the waist and hips. The long, medieval-style sleeves and ultra-long train on the softly pleated ivory and white satin gazar skirt really enhanced a sort of regal bearing.

The now Duchess of Cambridge - who I really hoped would become a Princess, but to me will always be a Princess - usually wears her hair done but chose a 'Demi Chignon' look instead.

Her tiara - the little known 1936 Cartier "halo" - was her "something borrowed" and was given to Kate by the Queen, a tradition for royal weddings.

What I love about Kate - seconds before she walked into church, she turned around for one last time and waved to the crowds, smiling. This was truly touching. And as she walked down the aisle, smiling, keeping calm and collected, I couldn't help but cry.

But what I found most touching, was how Prince William received her. Traditionally speaking, he was not to turn around and look at her until she reached him, and when she finally did, the look on his face is a look that words cannot describe.

He even began to chat to her - so cute - and mouthed 'you look beautiful'.

The services itself was magical. The choir and the hymns took my breath away. And the greenery in the cathedral looked fantastic.

Throughout the service, he couldn't help but steal glances at her -he was beaming and looking at her in admiration the entire time - something we didn't see during the wedding of Charles and Diana.

The marriage between William and Kate is the beginning of a new era. Whilst I've always been disinterested with the royals, they finally have my attention. Here are two young, beautiful people who genuinely love and adore each other.

And as they waled down the aisle together after they were married, how happy did they both look! The crowds went wild as William and Kate passed through the streets in their horse and carriage.... now just waiting for the balcony kiss...

Leave the breastfeeding photos at home, thanks

2011-04-29T07:33:00.003+10:00

Just another day at the office.

This is Miranda Kerr on the set of a lingerie/swimsuit shoot.

Yes, that’s right, in between takes, she’s breastfeeding Flynn.

Flynn Bloom.

Flynn.

Bloom.

Mate, don’t know what she was smoking when they called him that.

But anyway, wow. Breastfeeding is such a tender moment between mother and child, and this is the second time Miranda has posted such an intimate photo on her website.

Granted, Miranda looks great in both photos – she is genetically blessed and the fact that she looks like that just months after giving birth is extremely impressive yet depressing, but I really don’t think there is any need to post photos of breastfeeding your baby on the internet.

By all means, take as many photos as you want. But keep it private between you and Will Turner I mean Orlando. Just cause you’re a supermodel, doesn’t mean we want to see you in all your breastfeeding glory.

Miranda breastfeeding Flynn, days after she gave birth.

Like I have a quick question. So I know that your pirate-husband is working full time at the moment with the whole acting thing he has going on, and it’s only been since month since you gave birth and you’re back at work, so who is taking care of little Flynn when you’re doing your thing and your husband is doing his? Could you not have waited a few more months? Now this is not an attack on mothers who go back to work soon after they give birth. Sometimes women can’t afford not to work, and they have no other alternatives, or other circumstances.

But you are Miranda Kerr.

And you are married to that dude who played the blonde elf in Lord of the Rings.

You are a Victoria’s Secret Supermodel.

You could buy the suburb of Hurstville if you wanted.

So it’s not a money issue.

It’s a keeping up with the industry issue isn’t it? Cause let’s face it. You’re getting on now – I know you’re only like, what, 27? 28? But there are girls out there who are working their asses off to be just like you, and they’re younger, fitter, and not having to deal with post-baby body weight. And it’s the survival of the fittest I’m afraid.
By all means, if you love what you do, and you just wanted to jump back on the modelling bandwagon, then fine. If you love your job, you love your job.
But don’t bring your baby to work, breastfeed him and post the picture on the internet.

Did Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio, your Victoria Secret model colleagues post pictures online breastfeeding their babies?

NO.

bambi

Victoria and her growing baby bump

2011-04-29T06:40:00.003+10:00

The Beckham’s have touched down in London with David and Victoria to attend the Royal Wedding in a few hours time…

And look at that baby bump!!!! She is glowing!

I’m secretly excited that Victoria is having a girl.

How fashionable this young tot shall be, will never cease to amaze me.

Heck, Victoria's so fashionable already that I wouldn't be suprised if the little bub came out holding a Louis Vuitton clutch.

I look forward to copying these looks for my little girls one day. If all else fails, at least they can be fashionable.

bambi

The tragedy of dying your hair

2011-04-28T06:37:00.005+10:00

Blake Lively has dyed her hair red.

And to quote my godsister Nia Simos, a little piece inside of me, (and Nia) has died.

Today is a horrible, horrible day.

Gone are the long blonde locks that are her signature, gone is that mysterious, sultry and glamorous thing she had going on. Like you are what colour your hair is in these instances. No offence but it’s true?

Am I right? Seriously.
If your hair colour is just WRONG, then so are you.

With or without her role as a NYC socialite in Gossip Girl, she is definitely the “it” girl at the moment, often donning the latest and most gorgeous frocks, most notably by Marchesa, and whether she swept her long blonde locks into a high bun, pony tail, or simply left it out and flowing, she ALWAYS looked amazing.

And now, she’s a ranga. NO OFFENCE TO PEOPLE WITH RED HAIR. IT PROBABLY SUITS YOU. BUT IT DOESN’T SUIT HER, IF YOU GET WHAT I’M SAYING.

Like how dare she? Who does she think she is? Hasn’t she signed some sort of contract which states that she is not allowed to change her ‘look’ just like any on air talent for television does?

I don’t think I’ll ever recover from this.

I idolise this girl.

WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS BLAKE. WHY.

I MEAN, WHAT ALREADY SUCKS IS THAT YOU’RE NAME IS BLAKE, BUT THAT’S OK BECAUSE YOU MADE UP FOR IT FOR BEING RIDICULOUSLY GOOD LOOKING AND HAVING AMAZING FASHION SENSE. WHAT ALSO SUCKS WAS THE DAYS OF THAT MOVIE ABOUT TRAVELING PANTS THAT YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ALL COULD FIT INTO EVEN THOUGH ONE GIRL WAS CLEARLY NOT THAT SIZE.

Sorry for capitals. I’m just distressed. This is all quite vexing you see.

You better dye your hair back to blonde, this is your first warning.

I still love you, just quietly.

Royal Wedding: The Breakdown

2011-04-26T21:22:00.004+10:00

The countdown is on quite literally for the Royal Wedding and the price tag for the big day is an estimated $34 million.

But here are some other astounding figures, according to ABC News.

-100 million pints of beer are expected to be served in Brit pubs

- 5000 sequences of bells will ring out in celebration

- 1700 biscuits will be used to make Williams favourite childhood biscuit cake to be served at the luncheon reception

- 5000 police officers will protect the royals, their guests and the crowds

- 187 groomed horses will march the bridal procession

- 35 bomb-sniffing dogs will check guests at the wedding

- 1 million peopple will travel to London to watch the royal parade

- 5,500 street parties will be held throughout the UK

- 28,000 wilting tulips that bloomed too early in the front gardens of Buckingham palace to be cut down and thrown away

Please just hurry up and get married.

All this nonsense is quite vexing.

That's a great word. Vexing.

bambi

Kate Middleton - The Next Diana?

2011-04-26T07:23:00.007+10:00

I’ve got Royal Wedding Fever.

In the beginning to be honest, I couldn’t really care, but now, after following Kate’s journey so religiously for work, I can’t help but feel excited for the wedding on Friday.

In the meantime, the media is pumping out every possible story on Kate Middleton, possible.

Kate Middleton’s dress – What will she be wearing?

Kate Middleton goes shopping and buys a dress for 50 pounds!

Prince William’s amazing bucks party

Kate Middleton to do her own makeup for the Royal Wedding

Kate to wear her hair out for the Royal Wedding

Security to cost millions of dollars

Wedding gown set to cost about $500k

And the list goes on and on and on and on.

Everybody will take any opportunity to speculate on Kate’s every move… and so I’m overwhelmed by royal stories everyday which is why now, I’m slightly obsessed.

One of the latest stories around – Is Kate Middleton the next Diana?

The below pictures speak for themselves, but you can be the judge.

bambi

GREEK EASTER

2011-04-26T06:31:00.004+10:00

Hi friends.

Happy Easter, or as we Greeks like to say, XRISTOS ANESTI, which means Christ Is Risen.

I had a wonderful Easter - it will filled with lots of laughter, lots of family, and lots of food.

This year was quite different - I was given the opportunity to film the entire Greek Easter experience - for those of you who don't know, I work as a producer for the Today Show, and was asked to do a 'behind the scenes' piece on Greek Easter.

As a producer, it's my job to come up with ideas for the show, and then make them happen. So for example, if we want to do a segment on how to spot the difference between a fake and a designer handbag, it's my job to find the right person to come on the show to talk about it, find the props - so designer handbags and exact replicas, organise the props and leave instructions how to display them, organise any graphics to use throughout the segment or vision to play.
I then write the brief for the hosts - intros + questions, and then pray, that it will all work on the day.

And when it comes to packages, like my Greek Easter package, it's my job to shoot all the vision, write the script, put it all together in one fluid piece of just 3 minutes. But the difference is, because it's my story, from my perspective, not only do I have to voice it myself (the hosts voice our packages) but appear in it as well. So i've made my television debut as a producer/wanna-be reporter.

Now whether this actually gets to air, who knows. At the moment, the team is in London covering the Royal Wedding, and i'm on the 4am shift producing the Richards - i come in, find stories for Richard Wilkins and Richard Reid for their gossip segments, get all the graphics, get all the vision, and then again, pray that it all works out.

If they do decide to air it – I’ll let you know – but I’m still putting it together, it’s lots of fun, and I’ll post it regardless.

But, going through all my vision from Greek Easter, I shot a lot of stuff at church on Friday and Saturday night, one thing is very clear.

There are a lot of skankithes (my Greek word for ‘Skank’).
Mate, if you’re walking up that big staircase at St Spyridon (my church) and I can see what you had for dinner, then you.don’t.belong.there.

There were so many short skirts!

And if you’re going to wear heels, then LEARN HOW TO WALK IN THEM.

And leopard print is nice, but NOT AT CHURCH.

Now, I’m not one to name names, but you’re killing me, you’re really killing me.
But it’s not just the ladies – men, you’re at church. If you’re going to wear jeans, IF YOU REALLY HAVE TO, don’t wear light blue. Seriously. At least wear a dark colour and nice trench, so you can at least look tres chic.

And to that dude wearing the Capris, (cropped ¾ pants that are appropriate in Europe, in summer) mate, I don’t even have the appropriate insult right now.

But apart from some of these fashionably challenged people, everything else was great.

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter!

Bambi xx

The Token Opinion Piece

2011-04-07T20:50:00.004+10:00

Hello.

For those of you unfamiliar with this blog, having clicked on in for the first time with the expectation that you'd see pretty things, then I suggest you stop reading now.

I've only just started blogging again after many many months of hiatus. When I started this blog, my aim was to comment on all things fashion, beauty and lifestyle - throwing in an odd opinion piece here or there about anything and everything, and really, about nothing.

Little things like bad drivers.

Pretentious socialites.

Nutella pizza.

The Ivy.

Love.

Hate.

Life.

And the list goes on.

Slowly, as I came to develop my **writing** style, it became clear that I was not afraid to 'type' my mind.

Literally.

It got so bad, that I started documenting big nights out with friends, and then after posting my infamous adventures online, eyebrows were raised, comments were made, and the hating began.

I love the haters, just quietly.

So if you're a hater, then keep on hating.

People like you make my day.

But, in retrospect, I was posting some pretty juicy stuff - and I decided that I'd give it a break for a while, focus on new projects, and the long, and always effervescent horizon that always seemed to hover in front of me was just waiting for me to travel down that road. The road not taken.

Well i'm back.

And in the words of Charlie Sheen, i've met a few trolls along the way, and i'm really not afraid to tell you all about them.

Have I learnt anything?

Yes.

I've learnt that my opinions will always be my opinions, and i'm going to write whatever the hellI want.

So if you've got an issue, get a tissue, cry me a river and stop reading.

SO getting back to my original point. There are pages and pages of fashion and beauty somewhere in the complex realm of this blog, so please do not hesitate to scroll through and take a look.

But the opinions are back.

The commentary is back.

And if we're out and about, and shit goes down, then be certain that it will end up on this blog.

That's just how I roll.

SO to start off.

GREEK EASTER.

It's that time of year when we rejoice the life of Jesus Christ and how he died for us, for our sins.

It's also the time of year when all the 'skankithes' come out.

This is a new term that i've come up with only recently.

Direction definition of a Skankitha - A Greek Skank.

These 'skankithes' come out in their packs, wearing tight-like-a-tiger short dresses, donning the highest of high heel shoes, and regard the whole thing as one big social event.

I think I blogged about this last year, but I didn't go to any extremes.

Well.

This year is different.

I'm going to be brutal.

This is not Kings Cross mate.

This is church.

So stop waving around your lambatha cause you're trying to draw attention to yourself.

And stop wearing those fluro clips in your hair, like really?

And if you see that guy you like, do not RUSH the epitaphio walk just so you can walk next to him.

And PLEASE. I swear to God if anyone 'Checks In' on Facebook that they're at Church, I think a little piece inside of me will die.

And to the guys - go easy on the hair gel. Really.

One wrong move and that shit could ignite - then there'd be a bit of a situation.

Stop gossiping about who is wearing what and stop gossiping about who is walking with who.

Please keep it real this Greek Easter, and go to church with the right intentions in mind. It's a solemn event. If you must, go out for your soy lattes and soy milkshakes throughout the week to get it all out of your system (I say soy, cause you're fasting dairy, remember?)

So until then...

bambi

Let's get Royal

2011-04-07T12:19:00.001+10:00

Everybody is going absolutely nuts over the Royal Wedding.

Seriously.

Everyday there is SOME sort of reference, whether it be in a magazine, newspaper or on tv.

At work, everybody is obsessed.

Just quietly, I am too. I've even purchased a replica of The Ring. Sad puppy, I know. But this is going to be an incredibly magical event. Forget Prince Charles and that broom stick with hair that he married Camilla, this is going to be beautiful.

Why? Because Prince William is beautiful. And Kate Middleton is a sweetheart.

And together, they're amazing.

I obviously wasn't around at the time that Prince Charles and Lady Di got married - it too was a glorious event but in the events that followed, I can't help but feel that the whole tirade was just a show. That it was all part of some master grand plan. Sure, Lady Di went on to do some great things, and her death truly shocked the world - I was a little girl when she died, but I remember that I was at my aunt's house with the family and my cousins, and we all sat in silence, watching as her coffin was carried into church.

From a media perspective, it's been one of the biggest stories of all time.

And that's why i'm excited about this wedding. Because I get to experience it all first hand. We're sending a team to London, to experience the atmosphere in the lead up to the wedding. We've been chatting to "royal reporters" for weeks, getting the latest scoops and there is certainly a buzz here in the office, we even have a countdown going on.

22 days, just quietly.

So getting right to the point, as to why I started this piece in the first place, British Vogue has decided to celebrate the Royal Wedding in their upcoming May edition. The whole theme is 'Wedding' which suits me just fine given the fact that i'm getting married in 7 months. As the editor, Alexandra Shulman puts it, its a "delicious confection of all things matrimonial" in honour of the upcoming royal wedding.

The cover features models Freja Beha Erichsen, Lara Stone and Natalia Vodianova in wedding dresses, the first multi-cover edition in British Vogue's 95 year history.

And the mag celebrates all things wedding!

Love love love

bambi xx

Why I hate genetically blessed people

2011-04-07T08:21:00.004+10:00

Cristiano Ronaldo's gorgeous girlfriend Irina Shayk has been snapped donning these absolutely AMAZING wedding dresses...

Hint much?

I mean, the pair are a genetically blessed couple, his handsome and rugged looks mixed with her Sports Illustrated Issue-worthy body is a match made in heaven.

Irina, 25, shows off her amazing curves in a range of different wedding dresses, part of Israeli designer Dany Mizrachi's Haute Couture 2011 collection.

** sigh **

On top of all this, she looks just as amazing in a bikini.

As i said, she's blessed.

Health Hazard or Sexy Scandal?

2011-04-03T21:12:00.005+10:00

Smoking, it seems, is back in fashion.

Literally.

It's the new black, and its sweeping the fashion world by storm.

How you may ask?

Well when Kate Moss lit up a cigarette as she sauntered down the runway at Paris Fashion week, it instantly sparked a media controversy.

In my opinion, when a gorgeous model like Kate Moss is seen walking down a runway donning the clothes of one of the hottest designers and lights up a cigarette, doesn't this, in effect, glorify smoking?

Now i'm not a hater - I just question the motive behind it. I want to know what it has to do with fashion. If someone has a a decent answer to this, then i'd embrace models smoking a cigarette on the catwalk, all in the name of fashion. Until then, leave the catwalk for clothes alone - all that smoke is blocking my view.

bambi

Blake Lively, I love you

2011-04-03T21:00:00.004+10:00

Dear Blake Lively,

You are so beautiful.

I'd like to be like you when I grow up.

You have such elegance. Style. Grace. Amazingness.

And a little piece inside of me flutters every time I see you in a new outfit.

I'm coming to New York in December.

I'm very much looking forward to walking up and down the streets in warm winter jackets, high ankle boots and ear muffs.

And I'm looking forward to going on the Gossip Girl tour, which i'm happy to drag my husband-to-be along.

But if you're free, I'd love to hang out. I know you're busy, and kind of a big deal, but I think we'd have a swell time.

Anyway, let me know.

Regards,

Bambi

P.S

Just one thing.

STAY AWAY FROM RYAN REYNOLDS.

Ok, great we cleared that up.

Maybe she's an alien

2011-04-01T11:15:00.002+11:00

Miranda Kerr, you bitch.

How is possible that Miranda Kerr can look THIS amazing after giving birth? Seriously.

She really is a goddess.

Too bad she named her son Flynn Bloom though. That's just bad.

Flynn Bloom.

Just take a moment to register.

Flynn.Bloom.

Anyway, check out these pics - yum!

Pre and post baby

stunning.

bambi

And she's back...

2011-03-31T23:49:00.002+11:00

HOLD THE PHONE.

That annoying, verbose wannabe blogger is back...

And bigger than ever.

No really, i've put on like 6kgs since my last post.

SO STAY TUNED.

Fashion, television, LIFE and many more interesting stories to come...

bambi xoxo

Kings Cross nightclub king and his fashionable side

2010-05-06T21:29:00.003+10:00

Yes. This is John Ibrahim at Jayson Brunsden's show the other night.

Social whore much? Apparently his girlfriend is a regular customer.

Since when do infamous Nightclub kings mix with the fashionable elite?

bambi

Fashion Trend Frenzy

2010-05-01T22:17:00.005+10:00

Fashion would not be fashion without oppositional trends, for in the frisson lies the drama and the dynamism, the fun and the glamour. Spring 2010 sees a vivid contrast between plain speaking utility and the utter frivolity of pretty. In other words, a big dose of reality chic - denim, khaki and grand classics such as the Great White Shirt versus the fantasy of tulle and lace confections, smothered in frills, tiers and be-ribboned trims. Both, it has to be said, are deeply appealing. The curve ball appears in the shape of futuristic cyber girl, clad in dazzling metamorphic prints. The universal people-pleaser comes in a taste for white - a palate-cleaner, a freshener and a great way to usher in spring.

Spring takes on an urban camouflage in shades of sand and khaki, starring the beautiful Raquel Zimmermann...

Metamorphic prints and ergonomic cuts create a species of glamazon that is out of this world, with Freja Beha leading the way..

Whether graphically modern or wildly romantic, this seasons white is as delicate and ravishing as willow-pattern porcelain and Sasha Pivovarova. Handle with care.

Thank heaven for little girls, they grow up in the most delightful ways! Pirouette into summer with frothy ruffles, flounces and lace in powder puff pastels as designers push for all! Join the girly celebration with Patricia Van Der Vliet.

bambi

Freja

2010-05-01T18:26:00.003+10:00

Thrillingly cool.

Like a new hairdo.

This girl is the one to watch.

bambi

Oh Africa

2010-05-01T13:18:00.002+10:00

Can fashion anticipate the future? Did it hype padded shoulders in advance of feminism? Were miniskirts a precursor of the contraceptive pill? Could hemlines have dropped last summer as a warning of woes on our global financial crisis? And is the current design passion for Africa a recognition of Barack Obama’s roots? It is always a surprise to realize how long it takes for a designer’s ideas to make it from the drawing pad to the cash register. African inspirations — feathered sandals, tribal carvings on shoe heels, burnt-earth and blue-green Limpopo River colors — will go on sale in early spring, although they were already on the runway in autumn. I am not a believer in history by hindsight, especially fashion history. Yet clothes do have an uncanny way of reflecting a new mood and marking the cusp of change. When Suzy Menkes came out in July with a newspaper story headlined ‘‘Angelina Jolie Way Ahead of Wall Street,’’ I had no idea that this article might seem clairvoyant three months later. I was simply puzzled as to why a heavily pregnant Jolie and a Californian coterie led by the über-stylist Rachel Zoe had decided to drop hemlines so dramatically. Another story, last February, chronicled Dolce & Gabbana’s switch from fetishistic nightclub gear to tartans and tweeds. This new look was somewhere between Queen Elizabeth on a Scottish vacation and Annie Hall. ‘‘Is the Party Over?’’ asked the headline. Quite so. But not even D&G could have imagined that the financial world would implode and that ‘‘austerity’’ would be the new buzzword. And now Africa. In a hodgepodge of spring/summer offerings — perforation and pattern, big sleeves here, harem pants there — African inspirations were the overriding theme, from Galliano’s high-rise hairdos (by the coiffure king Julien d’Ys) to Josephine Baker-esque fantasies at Louis Vuitton. The continent itself was sometimes given an ecological interpretation. Alexander McQueen brought together a Noah’s Ark of endangered species, creating an urgent, discomforting backdrop to the clothes. On a lighter note, fringe, a silken version of the tribal grass skirt, swayed through the summer season. In previous years, references to Africa have at times seemed awkward, patronizing, even insulting. But there is a nobility and sensitivity to the current designs, which have arrived in tandem with a new fashion focus on diversity. Italian Vogue’s ‘‘black issue’’ in July, which used only black models, and Uomo Vogue’s November issue, focusing on the needs of Africa, have signified a magazine moment. In the fall there was also — finally — a change on the runways, as culturally diverse models challenged the blond, white waifs from Eastern Europe who have dominated the catwalks through the new millennium. Jourdan Dunn, 18, who was named ‘‘Model of the Year’’ in November by the British Fashion Council Awards, was the first black woman to appear on the Prada runway in a decade. And the model’s agency, Storm, which famously discovered Kate Moss as a teenager, predicts for Dunn a dazzling future. Now Miuccia Prada has decided to underscore her interest in Africa by financing the hip new Double Club in London, a Congolese inspiration from the artist Carsten Höller, who was brought up in Belgium. (Think Belgian Congo rather than today’s civil warfare.) Africa isn’t really a new passion. We have been there before: in art, in Picasso’s African period at the birth of Cubism; in entertainment, when Josephine Baker appeared in a Paris revue in 1925 wearing not much more than a skirt made of fake bananas; in fashion, when Cecil Beaton photographed the fragile arms of Nancy Cunard engulfed in ivory bangles in 1929. Yves Saint Laurent's exhibition at the de Young museum in San Francisco, had the classics - the pantsuits, tuxedos and fur chubbies — but the lineup of African outfits. I looked at the date, 1967, for frocks woven out of raffia with haute couture finesse and a dress with conical bosoms at the front. This was way before Jean Paul Gaultier’s infamous costumes for Madonna’s Blond Ambition tour, or even Vivienne Westwood’s visible bras of the early 1980s. So this African tren may not be so revolutionary. But it is good to see that fashion’s long journey toward viewing African culture with the respect it deserves is happening in tandem with the arrival of the first African-American president.

Alessandra Ambrosio, you are amazing.

2010-04-27T15:49:00.002+10:00

bambi

Obsession

2010-04-19T22:48:00.002+10:00

Self explanatory.

bambi

The Fashion Power List

2010-04-15T23:37:00.008+10:00

Who are the most influential names in fashion?

Fashion is a funny old business. Despite it's giddy, glamorous champagne-fuelled whirl, this is a serious industry with a market worth $$$$$$$$. Yet nobody likes to talk about money and fashion. Inside the industry, we can be suspicious of commercially astute designers, perhaps because they make creation seem like an ordinary but smart career choice rather than an all-consuming passion. We sometimes feel uneasy with the financial logic of the fashion industry and the business people who shape it. We may show respect for anyone who can design a best selling handbag, conjure up a global must-have or work out how to sell a million pair of jeans, but critical acclaim is something else. It's an odd kind of elitism: the more successful you are, the less creative you are perceived to be. 'Commercial' can be one of the most damning indictments of a collection. Of course, the fashion industry needs the kind of creativity that is unfettered by commercial restraint. It needs boundary pushing, new thinking. The late Alexander McQueen was a law unto himself and pushed these boundaries. But even the most experimental designers grow up and refine their talents: Gareth Pugh went for several seasons without selling a piece of clothing and now dresses Beyonce, while the rebellious late designer McQueen and John Galliano have become household names. But when a super bad-ass hot girl becomes a business tycoon, it's obvious that things are changing. Making the move from supermodel to superstar designer, selling nothing but her idiosyncratic style, Kate Moss is proof that power in fashion can come from unexpected places, and that commercial success can be very cool indeed.

The fashion industry is often wary of those who succeed through unorthodox routes: celebrities such as Victoria Beckham may design collections and make million, but they're hardly taken seriously or offered front-row seats. Yet when the most successful new designer is a tabloid fixture and the biggest retailers are on the high street, we cannot ignore them.

Like, geesus. Power is the new black. Gossip magazines are everywhere, wherever you go, and they ultimately dictate what is cool and what is not.

The following is some of the people that make up fashion's power list.

Kate Moss, an enigma. Who'd have thought that the one-time poster girl for bad behaviour would turn into the biggest sta on the high street? Although still modelling for luxury brands such as YSL, Kate Moss' unique personal style has become her selling point. Her Topshop collection has made her millions and it's ever expanding.

Alexa Chung. From Russell and Bromley lace-ups to a glorious array of Mulberry handbags, Alexa Chung's wardrobe is on every girl's lust list. The TV presenters quirky style is a knowing mix of high street and vintage, with a smattering of young and established designers.

Stella McCartney. She's the modern face of fashion's soul. Having defined her sexy, sporty, girl-friendly style for four years at Chloe, the 39 year old started her own label under the Gucci Group in 2001. Although she has a huge star following, Stella is best known for her ethical stance, refusing to use leather in her collections and launching an organic skincare range.

Sienna Miller. Oh Sienna. From her bleached-blonde bad-girl behaviour to her idiosyncratic style (who can forget that appearance she made wearing big knickers over tights) the girl might have a catastrophic love-triangle life but she has beautiful boho roots and can still pull off a grown-up look, forever hitting the fashion headlines.

John Galliano. Graduation from Central St Martins in 1984, Galliano's flamboyant designs immediately enchanted the fashion industry. But it's since taking over Dior in 1996 that he's really allowed his talent to run riot. Romantic and decadent, Galliano's collections are joyfully overblown - and have helped turn Dior into one of the world's most profitable brands

Dame Vivienne Westwood. This agent provocateur has been designing elegant and subversive women swear since, well, a long time. At 67, political activism is still an integral part of her work, and slogans in favour of civil liberties and human rights often feature. Westwood remains a force to be reckoned with.

Miuccia Prada. The only thing you can be certain of with Miuccia Prada is her ability to surprise. Since taking over her grandfather's luggage house in 1978, with businessman husband Patrizio Bertelli, Mrs Prada has revolutionised fashion. Fro her first show in 1989, Prada has led the way for intellectually driven design. Where she leads, others follow.

Marc Jacobs. He's probably the world's most commercially successful designer. He's also one of the busiest At Louis Vuitton, he creates best-selling handbags and attracts starts such as Madonna and Jennifer Lopez to appear i ad campaigns. His own label was launched in 1986 and his diffusion line, Marc by Marc Jacobs, debuted in 2001.

Natalie Massenet. The former fashion editor's website has revolutionised retail. In 2000, Net-a-Porter was the only online luxury site. Now the multi-million dollar business has inspired Chanel and Louis Vuitton to establish their own sites. Net-a-Porter is also changing the speed of shopping, selling exclusive designs to order, straight from the catwalk.

Christian Louboutin. Is there a more distinctive, desirable shoe signature than a red sole? Since launching in 1991, Louboutin has specialised in elaborate heels, which have found favour with just about every celebrity. He works with fashion's biggest names, designing shoes for the catwalk collections of designers from Roland Mouret to Rodarte.

Victoria Beckham. There is no more controversial figure in fashion. Despite a successful denim and fragrance range, and a 10-piece dress collection that sold out in the UK within hours, she struggles for industry credibility. But it's her name on the label, and her style that girls are buying into. There's already a waiting list for the next collection.

Bambi

The 411 on Suzy Menkes, fashion's authority.

2010-03-25T13:39:00.001+11:00

Suzy Menkes is fashion's authority. As Fashion Editor of the International Herald Tribune - the only daily newspaper with a global reach - her reports on the international collections are read around the world.

Frank, fearless and free from editorial constraints, Menkes has built a reputation for being a fashion picador. But far from seeking to be controversial or to claim a role as a fashion critic, she sees herself as reporter or observer and is inspired by an enthusiasm and a passion for her subject.

She covers the universe of style, from haute couture to talent spotting and store openings, including both women's and menswear. She also interviews leading designers and fashion executives in the luxury market, which is the focus of the International Herald Tribune.
Unique among fashion editors, Menkes - trained as a historian at Cambridge University in her native England - looks beyond the immediate trends to analyse changing style in a social context. She has examined the phenomenon of the working mother as it impacts on the burgeoning branded baby wear market; she has studied Italian family fashion houses and questioned the future of La Famiglia.

Her incisive reporting includes the jousting of fashion tycoons and industry facts and figures for the IHT's financial pages; and reviews of museum exhibitions in the arts section. She is based in Paris, France, but travelling both in the caravanserai of the international collections and as a reporter, Menkes's beat includes New York, European capital cities and Asia from Tokyo and Hong Kong, through Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore.

Two other areas of expertise and fascination are jewelry and the British royal family. Menkes is the author of The Royal Jewels (1985) a study of the private jewelry collection of Queen Elizabeth; The Windsor Style (1987), an exploration of the lifestyle of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; and Queen and Country (1992), a journey through the private rural world of Queen Elizabeth and the ecological interests of Prince Charles.

Suzy has been named an officer of the Order of the British Empire for her services to journalism and also named a chevalier of the Legion of Honor by President Jacques Chirac of France.

Fashion Forecast Autumn Winter 2010

2010-03-25T13:33:00.001+11:00

Silhouettes: Linear and slim, oval or hourglass.

Coats: Egg-shaped, wide shoulders, cape backs, slim to the knee, belted calf length.

Jackets: Military, mannish, double-breasted, oversized, rounded, hip length.

Knits: Plain and minimalist, oversized, fluffy.

Blouses: Small clerical collars, front pockets, full sleeves.

Skirts: Long and slim, short and A-line, blanket wrap, 1950s full.

Dresses: Tunics, extended vests, coat-dresses.

Colors: Camel, toffee, gray, pine green, purple, orange and the inevitable black.

Fabrics: Felts, wools, tweed, men’s suiting, leather, vinyl, nylon.

Decoration: Feather, fringe, fur.

Legs: Patterned hose, shiny leggings, or thick and matte.

Feet: Almond toes and slim heels nibble away at platforms.

Bags: Flat envelopes, clutches, hand-held, satchels.

Suzy Menkes on Shoulder Pads

2010-03-24T20:21:00.003+11:00

This is why i love Suzy Menkes, the fashion ruler of the universe.

"To those who lived it, the 1980s seem like yesterday: the dance-inspiring beat from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” so often replayed since his sudden death; the soulful ballad of Prince’s “Purple Rain”; Madonna out there in all her Gaultier glory bringing women the joy of sex. But there was something else that was out there in the 1980s: shoulders.

“Like American footballers,” we in Europe said dismissively when fashion moved to the padded shoulder around 1984. Joan Collins in “Dynasty” gave this feminist statement a grand slam of glamour — and women of the Western world bought into it.

So pervasive were the pads that I remember finding a pair in a sewing store and sticking them right inside my sweater. If you didn’t bother to sew on a Velcro strip, your shoulder enhancement might slip from under your bra strap and suddenly endow you with a third female protuberance or drop directly to the floor, where — I cringe remembering — your only choice was to pretend to ignore the dirty white thing at your feet.

So it is with mixed feelings that I have to accept that big shoulders are back, and along with them, Madonna as the reincarnated Material Girl, marking the worst financial crash in living memory with an ultrashort hemline barely meeting laced boots at her thighs.
That was in May at the Costume Institute gala, where another style-conscious maven, the dermatologist Dr. Lisa Airan, had abandoned her graceful Prada elegance for a crystal-studded Balmain dress whose shoulders turned her perfectly honed figure into an inverted triangle.
On the runways — and not just at in-your-face Balmain — the 1980s were everywhere. When Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton gave us a remix of the best of the “greed is good” era, it felt like I was reliving Christian Lacroix’s ebullient pouf moment, with a touch of early Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel thrown in.

Since so few fashion people now work without references, I could envisage pages of Bruce Weber fashion spreads sprawled all over the work tables of designers who were in diapers back then. At the fall shows there were flashbacks of Thierry Mugler’s rigid futurism, Gianni Versace’s metal mesh and Claude Montana’s head-to-toe perfectionism. There was even a touch of ’80s counterculture in a revival of Romeo Gigli’s soft-shouldered egg-shape coats. Not to mention plenty of Azzedine Alaïa, whose global rebirth as Michelle Obama’s main man in Europe proves that what originated nearly three decades ago can still be relevant.

Yet for anyone who reaches into the depths of a closet to drag a perfectly tailored Armani pantsuit from its transparent plastic shroud, the effect is uncertain. Maybe it could look great if worn — just the jacket — by a 20-something who would belt it and team it with drop-crotch trousers or skinny jeans. Or partner the mannish pants, jacked up on platform shoes, with a shrunken bolero. But as is, an iconic symbol of the 1980s might stubbornly refuse to have a second fashion life. Because ultimately, in setting a search engine on the past, a creative mind is looking for a spark of an idea — not a replica of the clothes.

The kids who bought slender Biba dresses in the swinging London of the 1960s might have thought they looked like family photos from the 1930s. But body mass changes with each generation along with body language — not to mention, hair, makeup, underwear and shoes.
Ah! Shoes. They are, of course, what makes such an enormous difference to the revisited ’80s silhouette now perched on top of thick platforms or caged sandals with vertiginous heels. In their original incarnation, shoulders were thrust out but then faded away below long exposed legs or straight pants. Now shoes are shouting for attention.

I had a weird experience when I visited an obscure Paris museum to look at an exhibition of accessories from the 1940s. There were all our shoes! Deprived of basic materials reserved for the war effort, necessity became the mother of invention. So designers created platform shoes that stood proud, made of straw, felt, cloth, cork or wood — not unlike those currently dominating store windows.

What did women in wartime, reduced to austerity chic, wear with these amazing shoes? There were fancy hats, made like kids’ crafts from paper and wood shavings. And there were plain but substantial suits with wide shoulders. Suddenly the fall season began to look less like ’80s redux — with all its puzzling references to an era of flash and plenty — and more in keeping with the style and spirit of the financially challenged 1940s, when the Depression was still a harsh reality.
So the answer to this back-to-the-future thing seems to be that fashion is an eternal carousel — clothes come back around, but never in the same way. Those women defiantly showing off their Balmain duds, sharp shoulders to the fore, have more in common with bravado in tough times than with flashdancing on the sidewalk."

Brilliance

2010-03-21T23:53:00.001+11:00

fashion toast

I love the simple brilliance of this.

Yes, that's the Elizabeth and James ring.

Bananas

Bambi

Karl is here to stay.

2010-03-18T00:32:00.002+11:00

To the horrible people who believe that the king of fashion, Karl Lagerfeld, is going to be replaced at Chanel, you can all go and jump.

He ain't going nowhere, no offence but it's true.

Bambi

No Pants!

2010-03-18T00:28:00.001+11:00

A blast from the past, i just found an old article i wrote regarding the "No Pants" fashion phenomenon that seems to be sweeping the world, made popular by the crazily wonderful Lady Gaga.

"Every now and then, a cult item enters the fashion-verse that will inspire the female population to go collectively nuts. Enter bodycon leotards, diaper panties and other such *garments* that leave far too little for the imagination that have taken Hollywood by storm and have swamped our modern fashion vernacular known only as the “No Pants” revolution. Whilst A-listers and socialites seem to have jumped on the pant-less bandwagon, the trend itself has been fashionably resuscitated from all the way back to the 1960s. And who do we thank for such a trend? Jane Fonda of course! The knee high boots and body accentuating leotards in the futuristic cult classic Barbarella turned Fonda into a cosmic pussycat.

Flash forward to the Spring/Summer 2010 catwalks from London, Milan and Paris Fashion Week, elitists like Dolce and Gabbana , Prada and Alexander Wang have revived the trend with their sheer pant-less playsuits whilst celebrities like Kate Moss, Lily Allen, Beth Ditto and Sienna Miller discovered the pant-free fashion phenomenon months ago. And then we have Lady Gaga, who has a penchant for sporting flashy leotards clad in sequin carnage even if she’s making a trip down to the local supermarket. Leotards a la Gaga come in all shapes and sizes and some even have unique materials/ridiculous items sticking out of them. Her outfits at the VMAS made us wonder what universe the singer really does hail from, but nonetheless, it is evident that the only thing she almost always lacks is her pants.

Socialite/star Lindsay Lohan who has recently become the “artistic advisor” for hot label Emanuel Ungaro has been seen rocking a series of baggy blazers wearing only opaque black stockings and stilettos. Perhaps it is the global financial recession that sits steadily the back of the minds of said pant-wearing challenged celebrities and so they have simply stopped buying pants to save those few extra pennies. Whatever the case, it seems that the future of fashion seems to be getting shorter and sexier and we cannot help but wander, do we wear pants or do we not wear pants? That is the question. "

bambi

snapshots of ecstasy

2010-02-15T21:16:00.008+11:00

pretty snapshots of pretty and not so pretty things.

fickle things.

meaningless things.

meaningful things.

things that make you laugh and smile.

things that make you hungry, or nostalgic.

important and irrelevant things.

things that might mean the world to you now but won't mean the world to you forever.

lets face it. love won't always be the same, as much as you like to think it will be.

the world may be your oyster, but after a while, does it get boring?

i have stars in my eyes.

i'm not proud of it, and i wish they would go away.

but for now, it's harmless. and i don't want to become too cynical too quickly.

and for now, before i figure out the true meaning of love after years and years of experience,

as the world sleeps, i will stay awake and think of you.

bambi

Nutella would be good, right about now.

2010-02-13T00:36:00.002+11:00

i HATE summer.

That is all.

bambi

Rest in Peace, Alexander McQueen

2010-02-12T07:52:00.006+11:00

God bless you Alexander McQueen.

Alexander "Lee" McQueen, a British fashion sensation famous for his "bumster" trousers, was found dead in his home yesterday morning. Fashion elitists around the world have all paid their respects to the late designer, with tributes pouring in from around the world because lets face it; when a legend is lost, what else can the fans do?

Stars including Tyra Banks, Rachel Zoe, Victoria Beckham, Karl Lagerfeld and Vogue's Anna Wintour are some of the first, to mourn the death of McQueen.

"We are devastated to learn of the death of Alexander McQueen, one of the greatest talents of his generation. He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen's influence was astonishing—from street style to music culture and the world's museums. His passing marks an insurmountable loss" says Wintour.

Victoria Beckham: "Today, the fashion industry has lost a true great. An icon of all time. He made all he touched beautiful and will be desperately missed. My heart is very much with his family and friends at this very sad time."

Even the king of fashion himself, Karl Lagerfeld commented on the late designer's work. "I found his work very interesting and never banal. There was always some attraction to death, his designs were sometimes dehumanized. Who knows, perhaps after flirting with death too often, death attracts you."

Below are some of the late designers highlights, in his SPRING/SUMMER 2010 show.

A mourner pays tribute at Alexander McQueen's store, yesterday afternoon.

The designer's history in brief, from the Guardian is as follows:

Lee McQueen was born in the East End of London on 17 March 1969, the son of a taxi driver and the youngest of six children.
He left school at 16 to serve an apprenticeship at the Savile Row tailors Anderson and Shephard, eventually making suits for Prince Charles.
McQueen later worked for Gieves & Hawkes and the theatre costumiers Angels, before being employed, aged 20, by Koji Tatsuno, a Japanese designer with links to London.
A year later McQueen was in Italy, working as a design assistant to Romeo Gigli, a Faenza-born designer renowned for his use of luxury fabrics.
By 1994 he was back in London, where he completed a masters degree in fashion design at Central St Martins College of Art and Design. His degree collection was bought in its entirety by the fashion icon Isabella Blow, a move that created a lasting friendship only broken when Blow killed herself in 2007.
After graduating McQueen set up his own label, based in the East End, where he launched his "bumster" trousers – extremely low slung trousers revealing the wearer's buttocks – and increased the fame of his label through numerous newspaper headlines.
He was appointed head designer at the French label Givenchy in October 1996, working there until leaving in March 2001, reportedly claiming the contract was "constraining his creativity".
In December 2000, Gucci Group acquired 51% of his Alexander McQueen label, where McQueen remained employed as creative director until his death.
He saw the label flourish throughout the 2000s, releasing women's and men's ready-to-wear collections as well as accessories, eyewear and two fragrances.
By 2007 there were Alexander McQueen boutiques in New York, London, Los Angeles, Milan and Las Vegas, although the year was a difficult one personally, with the death of Blow in May 2007.
Said to be devastated by her death, McQueen dedicated his 2008 spring and summer show at Paris fashion week to the Tatler fashion director.
In July 2008 the Alexander McQueen internet store launched, allowing fans to purchase directly from McQueen's website. Rihanna and Lady GaGa are just two of the many celebrities frequently seen wearing Alexander McQueen, with GaGa reportedly incorporating his work into her music videos.
One of McQueen's lifelong passions was scuba diving, and in a 2009 interview he described it as a source of inspiration. His spring 2010 collection, Plato's Atlantis, appeared to draw heavily on an underwater theme.
The designer's mother, Joyce, died on 3 February this year.
McQueen was named British designer of the year in 1996, 1997, 2001, and 2003, and international designer of the year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2003. He won the Fashion Directors Award in 2007 for his McQ denim-based brand, and was GQ's menswear designer of the year in 2007. He was awarded the CBE in 2003.

And here are some tributes from McQueen fans/lovers from all over the world:

"Being a fashion graduate in 1995, McQueen was creating and shocking the world with his amazing designs, inspiring every fashion designer to push themselves that bit further. Using a large chunk of my grant (yep we got them in those days) to buy bumster trousers that were so unique and new I don't think I ever dare wear them, I still have them today. Rest in peace Lee, they'll never be anyone like you." Robbie, Steatham

"I was commissioned by Isabella Blow to take pictures of Alexander McQueen as he became famous for English Vogue. Later I changed career and sold him his then studio in Clerkenwell EC1. A charming talented man who I'm sure will be missed by thousands.Nick Ferrand, Perugia
He was such an amazing designer - his feathered creations were the inspiration for my wedding dress. I'm in shock and saddened by this news." Saskia Clarke, Brighton

"I am deeply sad to hear of Lee's death. I worked with Lee at the beginning of his career 20 years ago and later at Gucci Group. He was a fantastic designer, a real designer, one who created from his heart where real talent lies. Now the angels can meet him and we can look forward to colourful dreams. Rest in peace.Jessica Shepherd, Florence, Italy
So sad I will miss you Alexander...where will I get my pantalons from now?" xLee Walton, Camden

"An absolute icon and genius of British fashion. A huge void will be felt in the fashion world as well as of course by his friends and family. His visions were beautiful and he recently wowed everyone with his latest collection. His absence will be felt strongly during London Fashion Week." Sacha, London

"This news is very strange to me, as I have just spent months studying Lee McQueen and his work for my media A-Level coursework. His death has come the day before I am due to hand it all in and I just cannot believe that such an iconic and great man is so suddenly gone. He re-arranged British fashion for the world to admire and inspired so many people not just in his own industry but anyone who had to chance to learn from his unique legacy." Esme Tailor, Bedfordshire

"Alexander McQueen was the greatest designer in history. I am an aspiring designer and have admired him for years. I met him nearly ten years ago at fashion week and he was amazing to me, my hero throughout my career in fashion. Today is a black day in fashion." Gareth Love, Cardiff

"A tragic loss! Alexander was a legend and he absolutely made a statement in the fashion industry." Simona, London

"What a tragedy, having followed the incredible journey he took following the launch of the infamous "buttock" revealing trousers, through to the commercial successes and mass appeal he had achieved, this is truly a sad day for British fashion. He was a true trail blazer, and a genuine, unique fashion creator. He leaves a legacy of innovation, shock, outrage, fun, frivolity and above all else, sheer unadulterated style." Emil McMahon, Edinburgh

"Such a sad day for British fashion. McQueen comes from the school of design that was about not only creating pioneering pieces but taking the UK as a fashion force all over the world. He sits with the likes of Westwood as a true great. A great loss to the country." Harry, London

"A great fashion icon who never failed to create surprises in the fashion industry. A trend setter, never a trend follower." Firdaus, Singapore

"His work is such an inspiration and so was he. He had such a future in front of him, it's so sad for it to have ended this soon. He's the reason I chose to study fashion design and I'm sure I'm not alone in that." Sioban, Bristol

"Rest in peace fashionista, the world was brighter thanks to your colour and imagination!" Danny, Manchester

"What terrible news that a great man has left us. My mother used to make material for him, she said he was a very kind man." Elly, London

"I'm not a high-fashion follower, I dress from second hand shops and know nothing about brands, designers or couture. But a friend once lent me a corset mock-up (there's probably a technical term) that a mate of hers who had worked for Alexander McQueen had made. I wore it to a fancy dress party as part of a catwoman outfit. I felt fantastic! And I pulled. Thank you for a great night Alexander McQueen." Bloo, Oxford, UK

"It met him once. Used to be his milkman. Great guy. Never left a Christmas tip though."Brian Barron, Toodles, Middlesex

"Alexander McQueen was by far one of Europe's most talented and versatile designers, this is such a sad loss in the fashion world, its indescribable. May he rest in peace, and his fashion legacy live on. 'God Save McQueen'".Delma, Houston, TX, USA

"An incredible and fearless designer. I found out on Twitter - which goes to show that news travels incredibly fast now. His spring/summer range this year was beautiful. A huge loss to the industry." FashionLover, London

"One of the best designers of our time...had the privilege of attending shows by Mr McQueen and he always pulled out all the stops. He was one for perfection and will be missed." Dan T, London

"I worked with this genius as a model in his graduation show and his first show thereafter autumn/winter, back in 1995. He'll be sorely missed." Marjan Debevere, London, UK

"Met Lee a number of times. Most amazingly generous and loving man. He has inspired millions and will be greatly missed by everyone who loves fashion. What an inspiration. Lauren , London
Shocking news - what a tragedy to the fashion world. I went to his first show in London with my mum and we were utterly spellbound by his fantastic creations - it was like nothing we'd ever seen before. Such sad news." Hannah, London

"I never met him but he was a fashion genius. The Einstein to the British fashion scene." Hannah Tinker, Brighouse

"So devastated! What a superb talent! Hard to come to terms with this news. So Young! With so much left to give! A real designer who knew how to cut his own patterns! Now who have we left? He was up there with YSL, Cardin, and Dior! So sad! William Lowe, Liverpool
Just as the fashion world lost a major talent with Yves Saint Laurent, the fashion world has lost another huge talent that hadn't had a chance to grow and shine. A great loss to this art." Griffo, Barcelona, Spain

"Such sad news, I had the great privilege of having a fitting with him many years ago as an anniversary present from my late partner and he was such a lovely man, and my dress was amazing. I still have it and will treasure it always. Condolences to his family, friends and staff, he will be greatly missed." R, Bucks

In an intervidew recorded right before McQueen's Spring/Summer 2010 show, this is what the late designer had to say on death:

Mr. McQueen: I think it’s important to look at death, if it comes under that word, ”macabre,” because I think it’s part of life. I’ve always had a fascination with the Victorian view of death, when they used to take pictures of the dead — it’s not about brushing under the carpet like we do today, it’s more like celebrating someone’s life and I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I think it’s a very sad thing, death, a melancholic thing, but I think it’s a very romantic thing because I think it’s an end of a cycle. Everything has an end. The cycle of life is a positive thing because it gives room for new things to come behind you.

Rest in Peace Lee McQueen.

bambi

Karl Lagerfeld's rock angels

2010-02-09T22:21:00.007+11:00

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

Le AMAZING

2010-02-07T23:05:00.001+11:00

Bananas.

Bambi

Shoulder pads shall take over the world

2010-02-07T21:47:00.006+11:00

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
xx

Today

2010-02-05T17:08:00.003+11:00

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

Cufftastic

2010-02-05T00:00:00.004+11:00

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

The gospel according to Grazia

2010-02-04T17:16:00.007+11:00

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

I shall follow it religiously.

bambi

Beauty Quickie

2010-01-28T18:56:00.002+11:00

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

Eats, Shoots and Blogs

2010-01-27T19:45:00.006+11:00

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

Dead end of western civilisation

2010-01-09T00:53:00.003+11:00

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

Why I hate the world.

2010-01-07T00:18:00.003+11:00

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

2009-12-24T01:21:00.005+11:00

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.

Enhance your natural curls by rinsing hair with cold water after washing.
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.
Calm down an angry red pimple with clear, eye-whitening eye drops.
To make your fingernails appear longer and daintier, leave a millimetre of bare nail down each side. This technique is popular in Europe!
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.
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.
A handful of brown sugar makes a great exfoliator. Rub it neat over skin then rinse off in the shower.
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.
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.
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

Gossip Girl

2009-12-24T01:14:00.004+11:00

Gossip Girl obsession much?

Just a tad. Just quietly.

Bambi

Recessionista's Guide to Buying Foundation

2009-12-18T00:55:00.004+11:00

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

Wedding preparations begin

2009-12-16T00:22:00.004+11:00

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

The art of being a shithouse driver

2009-12-15T00:44:00.003+11:00

I haven't really had a rant about something impertinent to life in a while. Here I am, sitting in bed, too scared to go to sleep as i've just seen Paranormal Activity (OMG WHEN SHE GETS PULLED OUT OF THE BED, I DIED just quietly) and so I thought a good old rant would come in handy to help take my mind of said ridiculously pathetic/scary movie and onto other interesting things such as horrible drivers.

I don't really know if it's just me, but every time i drive, i witness some vlaka (Greek term for "idiot") do something stupid.

I get extremely irritated when people do not indicate. A little piece inside of me dies when people do not indicate because it forces me to put my foot on the brake suddenly, and lurch forward into my seat belt and cause a split second of unease. I really don't need that. Indicate, mother fuckers. I mean, who the hell do you think you are? You have an indicator for a fricken reason.

I also get irritated when people tail-gate me. If i'm hogging the fast lane well then yes, they have a reason to, and i'll move and thats that. But when people tail gate me in one way streets, or if i'm in the slow lane then i really get annoyed. I also hate when you are driving at night in a street and someone is tail-gating and flashing you with high beams. Geesus. In instances like these, i actually slow down and do at least 10kms under the limit just to piss them off even more. And if i have to turn the corner, i practically crawl. Fuck you, you tail-gating fuckers.

I hate people who don't wait their turn at roundabouts. As in, the people on your left who are supposed to wait for you to go through the roundabout first, go and jump in quickly in front of you because they think they're so fucking fast and subtle. Wrong. It is so damn annoying, and i've had so many near-accidents because of assholes who think they're fully hectic going through the roundabouts without waiting.

I hate people who stop at the traffic lights when they go orange. Like the lights have just turned orange and they literally halt to a stop forcing me to slam on the breaks because i've assumed seeing as they are right fricken there, that they will go through, but instead, don't. People like that should not drive. Ever.

I hate red p-plated cars filled with teenagers listening to loud music, screaming and smoking. No offence if this is you, but try-hards annoy me. Go hit yourself in the head with a brick.

I hate people who weave in an out of lanes dodging traffic. Like seriously, what the hell???? I do not care if you are running late, you should of left your fricken house earlier, or if you are just doing it for fun and really desperately need to get to the huge amount of nothing you have to do, then you are a fricken dickhead. Girls included.

People who listen to shit music annoy me. It annoys me because they play it loudly and so if i have stopped at the lights, i can hear said shit music. Over my own music. And i dont need that.

Ok so now i'm tired. Will try to sleep. Hopefully i'll fall asleep before 3am.

P.s If anyone reading this does any of the above, i hate you.

Bambi

Attention please.

2009-12-05T00:57:00.002+11:00

I love you, Chuck Bass.

That is all.

Bambi

Dear Grazia

2009-11-27T02:22:00.004+11:00

GRAZIA has gone up by $1. WTF?

Ok, i understand in all it's glossiness that the magazine is on high demand and has pretty pictures of pretty things that make me salivate, but i read the mag last week for $5, and this week i read it for $6 with absolutely NO difference. And i thought the world was getting over the whole global economic doomsday crisis. What give GRAZIA the right to increase its price by $1? Who decides this??? I'm so outraged!!!! I'm so outraged that i think i might take it to the next level and do something that i should have done yesterday. I'm going to write a letter.

And now i will draft said letter.

Dear Grazia,

Hi, how are you?

That's great.

What's not so great, no offence, is the fact that you've increased your magazine by $1. I mean who do you think you are? Vogue?

Vogue deserves to be more expensive than you, because in case you hadn't noticed, it's about 4 times thicker than you, has better articles, prettier pictures and people have more interesting things to write about.

Sure, i know you think you're cute that you like to include those new-idea style stories about poor women being treated badly by their husbands and your pages are all glossy with pretty montages of handbags at a "cheap" price but at $6, that is simply not good enough. What, is the extra dollar for Alison?? We all know she's wearing that crystal-embellished $15,000 Balmain Blazer in her editor's photo. Do you have a "Alison's fashion fund" going on?

What i'd like to know, is what is so special about the magazine to increase its price? Have you added new features? New benefits? Do you think you deserve to increase the price because the magazine is so popular in Britain but not here?

How dare you.

As a religious follower of Grazia, shame on you. We can see right through you Grazia. Like an x-ray machine. And while we're on the topic of your magazine, can i just point out a few constructive criticisms? The magazine is not a self-help one. We really don't want to know about people who get abducted. I'm not interested in home wares. I don't want to read about Ethiopia. I don't care about how to make a vegan meal. Stick to what you guys do best. Fashion and beauty. Why do magazines try to appeal to all the senses? Why do they try to encapsulate all aspects of life in a few flimsy pages that sell at $5? Why cant you just focus on fashion? And fashion orientated things?

How dare you.

Well. I hope you get your act together soon Grazia, because for now, i've stopped buying you. Yes, that's right. I refuse to pay $6 for a $5 magazine. You haven't changed anything, and you certainly never will, so farewell Grazia.

Farewell.

Regards,

Bambi

The token wedding post

2009-11-13T11:52:00.005+11:00

Weddings.

Don't you just love them?

It was pretty inevitable that i was going to do a wedding post and put up some bridal collection creations.

It's pretty token.

But i can't help it.

I'm all excited and jittery.

Ants in my pants!

Not literally, but you get it.

Weddings are such a beautiful symbol - and the preparation and all the hard work that goes into one's wedding finally pays off.

And now, all that seems to have swamped my head is weddings and my wedding and what's to come... people have been asking me thousands of questions that i simply do not know the answer to! And i don't even know how to answer them. Slow and steady wins the race and I know that i'll pick up my feet and carefully begin the planning process with precision and perfection...

Can't wait.

bambi

love

2009-11-10T16:46:00.000+11:00

No sooner met but they looked;
No sooner looked but they loved;
No sooner loved but they sighed;
No sooner sighed but they asked one another the reason;
No sooner knew the reason but they sought the remedy.

bambi
xx

Floral prints and Ruby Rose's eye-brows.

2009-10-27T23:12:00.002+11:00

Floral.

It seems to be the new black this season.

Everyone is going floral. Even men. I shit you not, i saw a man wearing a floral shirt with a bow tie the other day. Perhaps he was from Hawaii or perhaps he clearly just had no idea but either way, much like the female fashionistas populating Sydney, he jumped on the floral bandwagon and wore his shirt with pride.

Floral pride.

The last 3 times i've been out, i've worn something floral. Saturday night i wore a strapless floral number that was black and clad with pretty little red, pink and orange flowers. The week before i wore a black high waisted skirt with floral patterns on it and the week before that i wore a strappy grey/green dress with floral designs.

What can i say? I'm feeling quite floral at the moment.

Sure, sure it's the latest fashion trend to sweep Sydney by storm but regardless if it was popular or not, i believe i'd still wear the clothes regardless of how cool they appear to be. Sometime i do become quite frustrated at sweeping fashion trends and trying to keep up with them. Sometimes i feel as though i should just do my own thing and wear what i want when i want and however i want. To a certain degree i do that now, for those of you who know me well, you will notice that i almost always wear a blazer over everything i wear, and usually don said blazer with a pair of sass and bide rat leggings. That and over-sized jumpers, cute chic ballet flats, large flashy headbands and my white chanel-esque watch that i bought in vegas for a fraction of the price, black and ivory bangles with inscriptions on them, a cute bow-like cuff and a flashy vintage chanel bracelet. I bunch them up to the point where it becomes over-whelming, but that's my style so accept it and move on.

Moving on, i've been feeling awfully tired lately. Apart from studying full time, i'm also working two jobs at the moment that are sort of career relevant - one is within the fashion industry which obviously is relevant seeing as i'm so crazy obsessed with fashion, and the other is PR and media liaising which is the industry i'd eventually like to enter into; media.

I have a plan of action, a plan over the next few months that may see my doing some work experience at some various media organisations and whilst it is hard and i'll obviously get knocked back time and time again, i will eventually prevail and land my dream job. Eventually. Possibly. Hopefully.

Realistically? Who knows. My industry is so hard to get into these days. Sydney is awfully ridiculous to be quite honest. Very ridiculous. Almost as ridiculous as Ruby Rose's new hair colour. Seriously. Blonde? BLONDE?

BLONDE AND THE SEEMINGLY NOT SO BLONDE EYE BROWS????????

It's so ethnic. Blonde hair and brown eye-brows. It's ethnic and not very attractive. Because it is obvious. We know you're not a natural blonde Ruby. We know that you're a brunette. And you were tres sexy as a brunette and now you're just another seemingly naive people who has jumped on the peroxide blonde bandwagon. But no, your tattoos weren't a huge statement already, now your blonde head is.

Whatever Ruby. Whatever. I give up. Do what you want.

You do anyway.

Whatever.

Bambi

Crazy for Pashminas!!!

2009-10-13T00:55:00.003+11:00

A couple of days ago i received the most beautiful pashmina shawl from Pashmina International in the UK! I was so impressed, it arrived so quickly!!!

The shawl is called "Red is for love" and it is a brilliant red colour that would make Edward Cullen, Bill Compton and Stefan Salvatore absolutely salivate over! I wore it to college the other day when it was awfully windy over some black tights, a black baggy jumper and black ballet flats and it went perfectly.... it's a classic piece that looks and feels so beautiful, and has a delicate woven-in Chenille pattern.

When i buy clothes, the quality of the execution is extremely important... what's the point of buying something expensive if it isn't going to look and feel expensive? Not only does my new gorgeous pashmina look fabulous, it also feels fabulous as it's 70% cashmere and 30% silk blend. It's huge too!!! I could probably wrap it around myself twice!!

The company itself stocks various genuine pashimina shawls all different in design with their products hand chosen to ensure quality.... and they also offer free international shipping!!!!! That is extremely worth it!!!

Ranging from pure cashmere shawls to classic pashminas to autumn pashminas to twin colour pashmina, they have any sort of pashmina for every occasion :) And, what i love even more, the website even has a page where they have posted ideas and styling tips on how to wear your pashmina, depending on what colour it is, and how to take really good care of it.

The best part? They support breast cancer, and every time a pink pashmina is bought, some of the proceeds go towards the charity!!

It's just so cozy and warm, something we really can't get enough of these days seeing as the abrupt weather changes are giving us all whip lash!!! (Shamefully stolen from Twilight).

Check it out!!!

Bambi

I ♥ Vampires

2009-10-13T00:46:00.001+11:00

First came Edward Cullen.

Next came Bill Compton.

And now, there's Stefan Salvatore.

♥

Stay tuned...

Bambi