A Retro home is home

Model Basics

Starting out as a model?  Here's what you should have in your kit at all times...

1)  Red Eye relief
2)  Foundation (sometimes the makeup artist doesn't have your colour)
3) Nude and black heels (4 inches)
4) Nude thong
5) Strapless bra
6) Professional Portfolio
7) No white marks anti-perspirant

What I'm wearing today

Throwing on a bright top to keep the winter blues at bay, skinny jeans, over-sized bag, cute boots and a boyfriend blazer.  Done.

Don't give me tea in a small mug

Seriously, why would you do that?  Get some adult sized mugs!!

It's a long term relationship

I once said I spent more time choosing my first sofa than I did my first house.  Committing to that pattern, that colour was too difficult for my little first time buyer self.  So what did I end up choosing?  A plain, khaki coloured sofa!

If like me you are not feeling bold enough to go for a patterned or coloured sofa, try these great statement chairs for some much needed flair!

Shine like a Kardashian

The Kardashian sisters are in NYC promoting their new Dash store.  We loved their variations on the classic LBD...

Two great tips..

Whenever I get a captive audience with a makeup artist I ALWAYS ask for their recommendations.  Here are two key additions to the no make-up make up bag...

Phillosophy exfoliator with vitamin C to really supercharge your face.  Then Revlon skinlights, 2 shades lighter than your skin tone for under the eyes.  Perfect Skin. Done!

Make a statement!

How are these rings so gorgeous.  I want them all. 

5 reasons we love the minimalist look

1. It's easy to get right
2. It suits everyone
3. It screams chic
4. You can wear it day or night
5. ...

Selma shimmers.

I'm wearing this next weekend!!! 

For sure. 

Check out our two versions... spend or save... our budget version comes in at a tiny $90. Up to you!
















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Feeling grey?

Be a vintage beauty

Feel and look like a lady with these beautiful retro style finds. 

Be your own boss?

That sounds tempting. But how would you even start???

Expats rejoice!

Brits abroad rejoice, get your favourites here, no waiting, no "queuing"...

Camel's back

Anyone know why camel looks so elegant? Love it!

This year I will send out cards!

If you are making the effort to send out holiday cards this year... you may as well make them good ones!

Capsule make up bag

Imagine having your makeup down to just 5 items... we've done it... so can you.  Time to let go of the suitcase and get down to basics!

1.  Use a face primer to create a beautiful glowing complexion. 
2.  Take a good quality concealer, slightly lighter than your natural colour and mix with a small bead of primer and apply under eyes, around the nose and chin. 
3.  Using a fine brush take some water and wet a small amount of dark eyeshadow.  Use this to line the eyes.
4.  With a dry eyeshadow brush apply a delicate layer of eyeshadow in the crease of the eye and blend
5.  Use blush on the apples of the checks and a dusting on the eyelids to bring colour into the eyes.
6.  Use a mixture of the eyeshadow and blush for contouring of the checks, nose and jawline is neccessary
7.  Finish with mascara on the lashes

5 reasons to go for a wild one!

A wild handbag that is!

1. Add it to a boring outfit et voila!
2. You don't have to wear animal print anywhere else on your body yet you still rock the trend
3. You feel like you have a small pet with you
4. You will recognise your bag in a crowd
5. see below...

5 reasons to go nude!

Nude pumps that is!

1. they go with everything
2. they make your legs look longer
3. they make your legs look more tanned
4. you will never see a stripper in the same shoes

Elegant chic

If etiquette isn't making a comeback, elegance certainly is.  There are some great reads out there for getting a grip on the style and substance behind true elegance. 

Just because the lady loves...

Flowers!!!  Don't be boring and go with the usual roses, it's not valentines day for months yet.  Pick something beautiful and original to make the perfect surprise...

Candles and more candles

For me a candle signals to the world I am having my quiet time, so a candle given as a gift is the gift of quiet relaxation.  Here are some of our favourites anyone would be delighted to receive this christmas.

Home decor to die for

Delicate and stylish we love this autumn inspired cushion from accents de ville.  In fact we love their collection so much we have a whole bedroom look from them...

Get a head start on 2011...

Look stylish, be organized and most of all enjoy these gorgeous 2011 planners.  They make great presents... especially to yourself!

Under cover agent...

We are on the look out for some great winter coats, we are buying grey this year.  Much less harsh than black but much more practical than cream. 

Lingerie to long for

Autumn is the time to restock your wardrobe but don't forget your underwear drawer.  We love these cheap finds to cover us up, pull us in and push us up...

Capsule maternity wardrobe

We loved the capsule wardrobe idea so much we've done a second look.  This time it's a maternity wardrobe, including a work outfit, a casual outfit and an evening look!!!

Capsule work wardrobe

Check out our autumn capsule work wardrobe for a week in the office.  Under $500 for the lot and money left over for morning lattes!


































 

Holiday party dress for success

Get a head start on the rest of the pack... check out some of our inspiration for cocktail dresses for the party season.

From your mother and father?

Improving what your mother and father gave you with mascara and falsh eyelashes is fine but wouldn't it be great to have long eyelashes without all the gunk.  We are testing eyelash growth products available at drug stores and beauty outlets to see if they can give us what our DNA didn't...  stay tuned for the all important before/after shots!

Testing testing!

For the month of November we are testing the retinol products out there on the market.  Green Cream is one of the stronger products available off the shelves so we are excited to see the results.  Come back soon to see the results and the all important before/after photos! 

Make men mad...

Mad men inspired looks are all over the place and flattering to everyone.  We love looking like a lady and all the attention that comes with it...

 

Prim and perfect

Kelly looking lovely and prim in a floral wrap dress with vintage style accessories. 

Tweeding out the competition

Kate ahead of the curve again with her tweed jacket.  We love this as an everyday smart outfit.  Thinking shopping, lunch, coffee... love it.