Work Wake up

Sometimes its hard to find inspiration for a work outfit, especially if your like me. I say the same thing over and over again while starring at a full wardrobe "I have nothing to wear!!!"

Hence I thought I'd put a few pieces of inspiration for those monday morning blues. The key I have found is to have a couple of simple dresses (like the one above) and add some stunning extras. Sometimes it can be as simple as a few pieces of WOW such as bracelets, earrings or an ultra chic bag. For the outfit above I took my inspiration from a dessert, so you can take yours from anything that makes you smile.

With all this in mind I'm off to play dressups!!!! Hope you are all running to your wardrobes to see what you can create

Surround yourself with luxury

Sometimes getting dressed isn't just about the outfit, its also about all the treats that help you get ready. For me its a few of the unseen elements that make me feel stunning so I figured I'd show you a couple of treats that make me smile each day.

For body - Benefits "take a picture...it lasts longer" silky glimmering body balm. Its fantastic as it makes you feel soft to the touch and has just the right about of light shimmer to make you skin look fantastic without looking like a member of the Twilight cast

For Lips - Benefits "California kissin'" which is a smile brightening lip shine, with its subtle blue sheen its also makes teeth look whiter!!!!

For face - high beam luminescent complexion enhancer. It just adds that fresh dewy complexion you want in the mornings.

For scent - I'm addicted to "so hooked on Carmella" eau de toilette. According to the description it has top notes of lemon, grapefruit, rhubarb, middle notes of cyclamen, peony, tiare flower and bottom notes of vanilla, sandalwood, amber. All I know is that it reminds me of my favourite childhood chocolate Carmello Bears.

So with these as the beginning of the day what could be better. I know I've said it before but sometimes its the things no one ever sees or knows about that can make your day beautiful.

More Winter Ideas

Ok so I love playing on polyvore for my clothing inspiration. As I have a ladies morning tea next Tuesday I thought I might create a bit of inspiration. What do you think???

cute winter

Its nearing the end of winter and here in Melbourne we wear alot of black in this season, so I thought I might post some black inspiration for a fun winter outfit you can wear to the office, lunch or just popping to the cinema.

Its a very simple collection featuring a black pencil skirt paired with a simple fitted tee. The main focus of this outfit is the ultra cute styling of the jacket and the hello kitty earrings. By having such simple key pieces teamed with 'traditional' pieces like the heavy silver link necklace you can have a bit of fun and still go to that work meeting.

Enjoy

Inspiration for the day

As the weather changes I look towards the sky for clothing inspiration. So instead I turn towards one of my favourite stars Zooey Deschanel. As she has similar colouring to myself I thought I would create an outfit that brings out her eyes. I went with this vintage style blue chiffon dress with bright blue shoes as a strong accent. However to tone done the full blue outfit I added a cream faux fur coat. Its the great style outfit that exmbraces the need for warmth at this time of year but still embraces the soft girly feel of autumn.

Zooey Deschanel by TikiDoll featuring dial watches

Priestley s Vintage below the knee dress, 385 GBP
Peep toe shoes, 125 GBP
Mini bag, 105 GBP
Bow jewelry, 11 GBP
Sprout Watches dial watch, $65
Harlow Faux Mink Coat. Buy Online at Glassons.com, $100
Zooey Deschanel

Forever Barbie

At the moment those of us in Melbourne are lucky enough to have some great Pop Icon exhibitions. There is Star Wars at Science Works and Forever Barbie at Fed Square.

Forever Barbie: A Pop Culture Icon Exhibition

No matter where you go, the mere mention of Barbie™ elicits a reaction. People are passionate, persuasive, and just plain personal about their Barbie story. How could one doll create such a response? Barbie is more than a doll she is a major part of pop culture! To coincide with Barbie’s 50th Anniversary, Fed Square will host a fabulous exhibition celebrating Barbie’s past, present and future. Located within a purpose-built exhibition hall, the Forever Barbie exhibition will immerse visitors in every aspect of Barbie’s illustrious life over the past 50 years as well as give an insight into the future of the world’s most loved fashion doll!

This will be the largest collection of Barbies ever assembled in the Southern Hemisphere. In addition, Barbie’s very own Fashion Designer, Robert Best will fly in from the U.S. for a series of workshops that provide an insight into the design process behind the making of the world’s most famous doll.

Over 300 Barbie Dolls - including some of the rarest and quirkiest sourced from the Mattel® archives as well as Australian Barbie Collectors will sit alongside a collection of accessories that have enhanced Barbie's glamorous existence over the years. Included will be Barbie's fabulous fashions, dream houses, cars, pets and of course the men in her life!

The very first #1 Ponytail Barbie, one of only three in the Mattel U.S. archive, will also be on loan for the exhibition. In an auction on May 17th 2003, at Sandi Holder's Doll Attic in San Francisco a world record was set for the sale of a mint-in-box #1 Barbie doll from 1959 which reached an unbelievable U.S. $25,427.

Tickets: $12.50 - $15.00 / Purchase online at www.barbie.com.au or at any Target store

Times: 10.00am - 6.00pm

mood boards of icons

amanda palmer - by TikiDoll on Polyvore.com

The Amazing Amanda Palmer



reality - by TikiDoll on Polyvore.com
The stunning Dita Von Teese


In the effort to try and find some inspiration for the new line I have headed back to polyvore to compile some mood boards of women who inspire me with their style and beauty