A Scandinavian Christmas

Street Chic - NEW YORK

these are my picks from Street Chic - New York from elle.com

i love New York, i cant wait to go back there and in the summer this time!

My Next Shopping List

1. Country Road Kimono Sleeve Cardigan

2. James Perse White Ribbed Tank

3. Quick Silver Gypsy Tour True Blue Shorts

4. Country Road Zoe Plait Thong

5. Jennifer Zeuner Mini Hamsa Diamond Necklace

6. Madewell The Leather Transport Tote

Spring/Summer Accessories

1. Country Road - Graduating Print Scarf

2. Market HQ - Eyes on the Prize

3. Country Road - Rope Tie Trilby

4. Bangle Set Beaded

Copy Cat: Mila Kunis

1. Juicy Couture Daisy Print Blouse

2. True Religion Tara Super Skinny Body Rinse

3. Leg Acy Taupe Suede

Fathers Day

Low on cash this Father's Day?

check out these great knick knacks from Mod Cloth

1. Pictorial Webster's Card Set

2. The Moustache Grower's Guide

3. Welcome to the Club Sandwich Coasters

Spring is here!!

Finally! im so over this cold weather... i cant still wait for summer...

I came across this great site while looking for the brand Mink Pink .

Market HQ has some great looks for Spring and Summer, they've got some awesome brands and for great prices too

click here to have a peek!

Copy Cat: Kristin Cavallari

I can't wait till summer! I'm pretty sure im going to be rocking this look all the time!

1. Organic T-Shirt - Chinti & Parker

2. Denim Shorts - Baglady

3. Antik Batik Crystal Embellished Leather Sandals

Owl Crazy

I have a soft spot for owls since i was a kid all my money banks have been owl figurines :)

1. Where-Feather You Please Earrings

2. Owl The Great Tunes Tee

3. Vintage All Eyes on Brew Mug

What a Lovely Day For a Picnic

check out these cute vintage finds from Mod Cloth - great for spring days at the market, picnic and any sort of shenanigans!

1. Fair & Lemon Square Dress

2. Little Bow Blue Sweater

3. Morning Music Dress

Creature Comfort

Need some company at your desk? Got a love for animals?

Well check out these adorable items for your desk at Mod Cloth

1. Stenogra-fur Notepad in Kitten

2. Illustrated Tale Coloured Pencil Set

3. The Suitcase Series with Camilla Engman

4. From Here to Bear Paper Clips

West Elm - What I Would Buy

Check out these great pieces from West Elm

these are just some of the things that i would pick to create a stylish/modern room..

i love the contrast between the yellow, cream and charcoal but the wooden elements and the woven basket bring it back to nature

check out these awesome prints from Poster Cabaret.

I have a secret love of sasquatch's - this one is buy Invisible Creature - Artist Don Clark

So.. these 3 books are at the top of my list...

Simply Scandinavian:

Scandinavian interior design is admired the world over for its unpretentious simplicity and understated elegance. Rooms are typically airy, light and bright. Furnishings are modern design classics from the key names of Scandinavian design usually mixed with pretty antique and vintage pieces. The beauty of natural materials, especially wood, is celebrated in the home. It's a style that's in tune with today's wish for calm, uncluttered spaces to live in. The 20 homes featured in this book are presented as case studies, with chapters including Elegant Simplicity, Pared-down Modern, Contemporary Rustic and Eclectic. Each home showcases an aspect of Scandinavian interior design and the home owners include architects, fashion and jewellery designers and antique dealers.

Click here to buy from Amazon

Parisian Chic:

Celebrity model Inès de la Fressange shares the well-kept secrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and a timeless allure. Inès de la Fressange—France’s icon of chic—shares her personal tips for living with style and charm, gleaned from decades in the fashion industry. She offers specific pointers on how to dress like a Parisian, including how to mix affordable basics with high-fashion touches, and how to accessorize. Her step-by-step do’s and don’ts are accompanied by fashion photography, and the book is personalized with her charming drawings.

Click here to buy at Calypso St Barth

The Art and Flair of Mary Blair:

For more than a dozen years, an unassuming, quiet-spoken woman dominated Disney design. The stylishness and vibrant color of Disney films in the early 1940s through mid-1950s came primarily from artist Mary Blair. In her prime, she was an amazingly prolific American artist who enlivened and influenced the not-so-small worlds of film, print, theme parks, architectural decor, and advertising. At its core, her art represented joyful creativity and communicated pure pleasure to the viewer. Her exuberant fantasies brimmed with beauty, charm, and wit, melding a child's fresh eye with adult experience. Blair's personal flair comprised the imagery that flowed effortlessly and continually for more than a half a century from her brush. Emulated by many, she remains inimitable: a dazzling sorceress of design and color.

Click here to buy from Amazon

William St Laneway Festival

September 24 2011 - get to William St in Paddington!!

the laneway will be closed off to cars for people to enjoy live music & discounts in stores.

the celebration starts at 10am and runs through the day to 6pm with around 50+ retailers to offer you goodies

The Corner Shop & The London

click here to get more information on the some of the stores

West Elm - Why These 2 Bedrooms Work

I love these 2 bedrooms from West Elm.

Here are some tips as to how these two pull the looks together...

Neutral Rustic:

This room really has a country feel, but not overdone. Starting with neutral walls, floor and furniture really helps the room come to life by adding the themed touches to the decoration.

Using textured and natural elements such as; timber/metal - seen in the chair, glass jars, woven materials such as the basket and rug, and faux fur to add comfort and warmth to the room. Adding foliage to the room compliments the natural elements and adds some colour.

Modern Chic:

Again - starting off with neutral colours are great staples to build whatever theme you desire. This room really shines due to its more darker nature seen in the timber floors, so work with this feature by adding contrast to your decorations but keeping your furniture in the same tones.

The Tribal Kilm and Moroccan Pouffe add some culture and breaks up the stillness of the room. The pattern and colours offer a contrast to the floors. The side lamp and picture frames compliments the furniture and adds a chic/quirky touch. The foliage adds some texture and colour but has brought it back to a modern look with its vase.

1. Stainless Steel Kettle - Peters of Kensington

2. Tea Towels - Country Road

3. Wooden Platter/Bowls/ Spoon + Fork - Country Road

1. Eames House Bird

2. Pillows + Throw - Country Road

3. Beech Wooden Stool - Freedom

Nordic Fusion Continued...

1. Wooden Birds - Kristian Vedel

2. Baskets - Country Road

3. Pillows & Throw - Country Road

i love swedish apartments

get more inspiration at Alvhem

i've always loved this style since i found my Eames House Bird

i love the white crisp walls, the natural light, the neutral furniture and touches of nature and texture using flowers and faux fur

see other great images at Emma's.

my artificial flowers have arrived!!

i've been buying fresh flowers for almost a year now and it is exhausting!!

yes they look and smell great but it's a weekly cost i don't need to be having and i don't have the time to clean up when they die..

i got these from freedom, they create such a great mood in the room - they look super real and no cleaning up!! and i wont have to spend money on flowers again.. x

In the spotlight: Jurlique

i love this product, the packaging, the store and the treatments they offer...

a little bit on the pricey side but I'm sure your skin deserves such indulgences.

check out Jurlique here

Blowzy Blouses

With summer coming up, you can still keep that elegant look, team up loose fitting sheer shirts/blouses with high waisted shorts and pencil skirts.

1. Diane Von Furstenberg Whitman Blouse

2. Tuck Slim Fit Button Down Shirt

3. Diane Von Furstenberg Jafar Top

1. MARCS Military Shirt

2. 7 For All Mankind Classic Straight Leg Jeans

3. SABA The Black Tie

4. Christian Louboutin Fifi Leopard Print Pump

5. MARCS Double Pocket Shopper

6. Susan Caplan Vintage Chanel Earrings

Get Camilla Belle's gorgeous glow with Mecca Cosmetica, so many great brands on here, it wont be hard to look good with these products

1. CLINIQUE Super Balm Moisterising Gloss

2. LUMIERE VELOUTEE Ultra Correcting Liquid Foundation

3. BOBBI BROWN Natural Brow Shaper

4. SMASHBOX Brow Tech To Go

5. NARS The Multiple Duo

6. STILLA Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

7. NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil - Goddess

Celebrity Style - Zooey Deschanel

i Love this girl, not only is her voice amazing, i like her quirky style and her face is always looking gorgeous.

if you want to follow her look, i suggest delve into the 1960's - beehives, eye liner, bows, polka dots and anything lady like :)

Check out these adorable nick knacks from Urban Outfitters

1. Crochet Round Pillow

2. Moxi Lolly Roller Skates

3. Bike Flared Mug

4. Streak Dye Bowl

5. York Trash Bucket

6. Botanical Hand Jewelry Stand

7. Picnic Time Plate

8. Clap Alarm Clock

9. Bicycle Enamel Catchall Dish

Donna Hay

it's cold and i do any of these right now!

check out these sweet treats at donnahay.com.au

Bobbi Brown Skin Care

i just love the look of the new skin care line by bobbi brown, so elegant and subtle. Simple is always best.

click here to have a peek

Dream Wardrobe

now this is my type of wardrobe!

From the plush fluffy rug, to the floor to ceiling storage. I love the "boutiquey" chair and the full length mirror with that vintage wash, a place for all your hats, and an "outfit of the day" hanger section.

I also love how each pair of shoes has their own little cubby hole.. ahh the glamourous lifestyle <3

Elle Decor

check out the inspirational images from Elle Decor's Look Book, its great if your torn between styles and colour combinations.

I love the neutral tones in the images above taken by photographer William Waldron, but i also love the decor's pops of colour using flowers, a great idea if you cannot pin down a theme colour for your room, easily changeable with flowers :)

Winter Cold

I'm freezing!!

This picture of Olivia is great, i love the backdrop and the oversized sunnies with the oversized coat, she really pulls it off, even with a tiny frame.

Vila Textured Arm Slouchy Cocoon Coat

Photo credit: Olivia Palermo Style

I just love this picture of Leighton Meester, she has that natural glow.

I always found Bobbi Brown to give me that flawless look, and I love the apricot/coral colours they have, it gives a more softer blush look with little effort.

1. Face Blender Brush

2. Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 - Papaya

3. Creamy Eye Pencil - Caviar

4. Luminous Moisturizing Foundation

5. Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheeks - Calypso Coral

Celebrity Style - Blake Lively

This girl is always decked out head to toe, i love watching gossip girl - just i so i can see fantastic outfits just like this one

1. Stretch Cuffed Short at Alloy

2. Janna Conner Mixed-Media Bib Necklace - Max & Chloe

3. The Paddington Vest at Aubin & Wills

4. Soka Cuff at Calypso St Barth

5. Mui Mui Tote

6. ZARA Flat sole Blucher with Pinking

Check out these adorable cupcakes from the Martha Stewart website

Copy Cat - Kourtney Kardashian

My sister is really loving these blazers at the moment so i thought i'd do a copy cat of Kourtney Kardashian, i think she pulls it off the best and makes it look casual

1. ZARA - Cool Wool Blazer

2. SHOPBOP - Bop Basics, The Fiance Blazer

Modern Girl

i cant wait till summer!!

i love the blocking of these bright colours - simple is always best!

but then i cant resist the bright tribal contrasting patterns either... oh dear.

Pretty in Pink/Coral

beautiful pink/coral tones from asos.com

it was hard just to pick 3 - they are all soo lovely! :)

Feature Designer - Tory Burch

Check out these beautiful accessories and footwear from Toryburch.com

I absolutely love the rage of bags they have, the colours are so simple and elegant, and I love the subtle finishes...

1. Belinda BOOTIE

2. Oversized Square SUNGLASSES

3. Robinson SMALL TOTE

4. Amanda HOBO

5. Leather CONNECTOR BUCKLE WRAP

6. River WEDGE

Check out more at Toryburch.com

The Funky Flats

I'm seeing these everywhere at the moment - theres so many different patterns to choose from!! Click here to get the featured flats by Michael Kors on Shopbop