Swooning at Loulerie

I spotted these lovely pieces on the Loulerie site the other day and can't stop thinking about them. I think they will certainly make their way on to my wish list for Christmas. The stacking ring above is made of antique rose cut diamonds and 18k gold. Buy them one at a time and stack 'em up with each birthday or Christmas or any old excuse at all!

I love these initial pendants. Available in silver or gold and also with a semi-precious drop. Wouldn't they be lovely with separate ones with the initials of your kids for example? I think I'll drop some serious hints to my Santa!

Angel wings! I don't wear long earrings very much, but I think I'd make an exception for these. Aren't they pretty...

Have a look at Loulerie's site for more beautifully chosen pieces. Or ideally visit her pretty store on Chatham St - it's one of my favourite shops to look around when I'm in town.

On The Fringe

Every year, and I mean every year, for some reason I become a little obsessed with fringes (or bangs for my US friends!) The thing is that I inevitably get one cut in, like it for about two weeks and then lose my mind with trying to keep it looking good. Mine tends to go a little wonky as I have a slight kink in that portion of my hair. So while I was working on a beautiful 1930's themed nautical wedding shoot the other day, the very talented hair dresser told me the trick to keeping a fringe looking ok... Simply blow dry it in the opposite direction that you want it to sit and then let it fall.... It will magically correct itself and look perfect!

You may know that, but it was news to me! So, now the fringe obsession is hotting up for another year...what to do? what to do?

Wanna see a sweet little video of all the styling team working on the aforementioned shoot? Click here!
I'll share the pics when they are released...

Navy & Gold

It's a classic pairing for a good reason. They look wonderful together. I love the subtle shot of sequins above...

Dress down the sparkle with a navy woolly jumper from Zara...

Ooh, I love this DVF dress...how divine for a glam Christmas party!

There's nothing I don't like about this shot...blazer, bag, watch, rings...swoon!

Silk simplicity with a delicate chain...

Now, that might just be the perfect blazer...

Navy metallic smoky eye...the contemporary way to rock a dark eye.

How lovely are these earrings, I'd love them to dress up a plain white T...

And this necklace with same white T!

Navy and gold work so well in interiors too..

I love that gold backdrop...so unusual.

Gorgeous arrangement...

(pics via pinterest)

Flowing Beauty

These are such a pretty sequence of shots I have been saving for a while. I just love the movement and the gauzy fabrics. So beautiful...

This is art...

Desert flamenco...

One day I want to wear something like this...

 Photography, fashion and art collide....

Nude softness...

So ethereal, so very lovely...

Happy Monday my darlings!

(pics via pinterest)

Goldilocks

Yes, it's purely a fashion thing. But it's a lovely thing...

Gold leaf paint at the Topshop show...

Lovely with a knot. It takes hair accessories to a whole new level...would you dare?

Just Made Me Smile Today!

(via pinterest)

Mothers & Daughters

I have to share one of my favourite blogs with you. These beautiful shots are a mere selection from The Glow - a site that celebrates (and beautifully photographs) mothers with their kids...

I love this moment between Mama and baby... I'm so lucky to have it too.

Funtime on the couch...

Kisses!

More kisses!

Little chubby legs in tights. I don't think there is anything cuter!

I love this sequence. She reminds me of Lu kissing my bump...

How lovely...

Dancing! One of the joys of having a little person...Lu's favourites are Wham and Bob Marley!