Minggu, 30 Januari 2011

Brilliant Little Book Nooks....

Wouldn't it be nice to have an entire area of your house dedicated to books.
These images below show some interesting ways to store them all in a tidy order while still having a certain "wow" factor with presentation.


Sunday Waves Are Rolling In....

A bit different from my usual posts, but here are some shots I took over the weekend.
Perhaps not the biggest waves I've ever seen but I love how people here take any opportunity to ride a wave.




Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia

Minggu, 23 Januari 2011

Miss Miranda... Let Your Light Shine Through

It has always been said that there is a certain light about Miranda Kerr; that she radiates a warmth and happiness to all those fortunate enough to be in her presence.
She is, quite arguably, the sweetheart of Australia.
A Victoria's Secret angel, creator of organic skincare KORA, author of Treasure Yourself, ambassador for Too Many Too Soon - a youth suicide prevention programme, wife to Mr Orlando Bloom and now mother to newborn Flynn - her "little ray of sunshine", it seems Miranda's light is glowing even brighter.
And while I'm a Kiwi girl at heart I'll still be celebrating Australia Day with the rest of this great country on January 26.
So I thought what better time than before the eve of Australia Day to take a look at the girl from the small town of Gunnedah, NSW, who went on to shine her light upon the world.



Image Source via http://mirandakerr.tumblr.com

The KORA Story....
Miranda created KORA using ingredients she believes in such as Noni which is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants. Found in parts of Tahiti and the Pacific Islands this plant has served Polynesia for over 2000 years. Other key ingredients include Macrobiotic salts from Australia's Pacific Ocean, Rosehip Oil and Vitamin A, C and E to name a few.
This skincare range is next on my list of products to try as it protects the skin from everyday environmental elements.
These are exposed to the skin while we're enjoying the great Aussie lifestyle.
So for a beach bunny like myself, KORA sounds like a winner!
Her Written Word....
Flick through the pages of Treasure Yourself and you'll have your eyes opened to many of the thoughts, memories, lessons and quotes which Miranda Kerr has come by and has held on to. Full of inspiration for those with an aspiration...
To achieve something you just have to get up one more time than you fall down.

The Vogue Shoot....
Miranda and her baby-bump featured in the January 2011 Australian Vogue.
Photographer Carlotta Moye captured some gorgeous images. To see all the action on the day of the shoot visit http://www.koraorganics.com/

Check out Miranda's own blog at http://www.koraorganics.com/blog

Rabu, 19 Januari 2011

Sketching a Fashion Fairytale....

Australian illustrator Kelly Smith never fails to impress.
Her ability to sketch whimsical images, which appear to float on the very paper they're drawn on, creates a fusion where fashion meets fairytale.
Add a splash of watercolour from a palette of soft hues and these images suddenly take on a dream-like quality.
Here are some of my favourites.







The talented Tasmanian often recreates looks straight from the catwalk - in this case with Australian model Abbey-Lee Kershaw walking for Fendi.
All images are copyright of Kelly Smith
Visit http://www.birdyandme.com.au for more info.

Senin, 17 Januari 2011

Summer Threads with Raw Edges....

Throw on some ripped denim shorts or jeans, an oversized tee, Havaianas and you're set for the beach. Just remember to pack your bikini....



Minggu, 16 Januari 2011

A Whiter Shade of Pale....

Summer is the perfect season to wear white - it's so fresh and feminine and of course looks great with a summer glow. Here are a few pics I have found lately of some gorgeous summer whites....

Image Source via http://aubreyroad.blogspot.com

Image Source via http://juliamarta.com
Model Daria Werbowy takes pure white to the pure shores while on a photo shoot. Loving the white lace gloves...

Sabtu, 15 Januari 2011

A Summer Break to Remember....

Beach hopping and BBQ's, sunsets and cocktails, roadtrips with The Beach Boys 'Kokomo', the smell of coconut Le Tan and the memory of so much sand, turquoise blue of the Indian Ocean, waves lapping in with seashells to find...summer of the West Australian kind 2010-2011.



















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