Merry Christmas :D

Sorry for leaving all our readers alone like this! Since this has occurred, I feel it necessary to announce that we will be holidaying from blogging for a couple of weeks....just 'cause.

Have fun these hols!

Ann xx

global glosses XD

Sorry for being so slow on this release.

Both Lancome and Napoleon Perdis have launched a new line of glosses, created after the different fashion-icon cities of the world. The Lancome glosses are designed by fashion-field newcomer Christopher Kane. Both consist of a whole range different colours; from banana yellow to mauvy pink to coffee nude to maroon. Just shows how diverse fashion culture is.

My faves from NP:

Paris (duh) - a deep burgundy-red. Yummy, but not for the timid-lipped.

Cairo - a shimmery coffee nude. Mmm.

Sydney - a shiny mauve-pink. Looking good :D

My faves from Lancome (no pics unfortunately):

Tokyo Plum Blossom - a sparkly muave-pink gloss; translucent. Delicious, no?

Copacabana Coffee - a singed coffee nude, sparkly; also translucent. If you like this one, try Grande Cafe Creme Brulee, also in the same range.

Paris Bubbly - a silvery-gold gloss, more like a frosting. Again, translucent. Super glitzy, for those who are up for it.

Peach Mochi - a pale, princessy pink. Very Tokyo.

So there you have it. Around the world in a handful of lip brushes.

have fun!

ann xx

fizzy follow-through

I'm so proud of myself. I made yet another batch of [bath bombs] cupcakes. And I managed to make the title alliterate :D

These ones smell like lemon cheesecake; yep, I'm sticking to sweets for now. They're tinted with a bit of yellow chalk powder, to make baby yellow :) I don't have any vanilla oil, unfortunately (I NEEEED some), so I had to use vanilla essence, the stuff you put in cakes. Still yummy though.

And here are the photos! The yellow tint doesn't show up, but I assure you, it's there.

Top view :D

Side view. This is my best one. (The others weren't 'risen' ebough to look too much like muffins)

Perspective shot ^^

I had heaps of mixture left over, so I made this weird teardrop-shaped one. The shape was made by wrapping it in plastic wrap and squeezing it into shape. weird but still bathbomblike.

have fun!

ann xx

Recommended Reading: Lisaplace

Lisa stands out in fabulous accessories, notably her vintage chain bag


Geek chic

vintage sequin shirt with studded boots

Lisa of lisaplace

Possibly my favourite blog ever, lisaplace is written by 14 yr old swedish girl Lisa. She takes the most gorgeous photos, not only of her outfits, but of things that are going on in her life, for instance what she ate for lunch. Her signature style is a mix of grungy/masculine/vintage/floral and her favourite shop is H&M. Put simply, i love lisaplace!

'but the blog is written in swedish! how can i read it?' i hear you moan. use google translate, duh!

Effervescent Cupcakes :D

So today was my first attempt at making bath bombs, and success! I was able to reproduce the delicious fizzing effect, generated by dropping one of those oh-so-expensive store-bought bath bombs in water, at home! Unfortunately I wasn't able to get my hands on any solid cocoa butter to add to the mixture as a moisturiser (if anyone knows, do tell please :D) but the bomb was, literally, still the bomb ^^.


I made a batch of six mini bath bombs, scented with orange essential oil and cocoa powder to create the smell of Jaffas, one of my favourite lollies. They look like mini cupcakes (hence the post title)! I moulded the mixture into red and green foil patty cases for a yummy Christmas theme, dusted it with cocoa powder and added two more drops of orange oil on top of the cocoa powder. The only bad thing is that when you put it in water, the water turns murky brown - not your ideal bathwater colour.




Anyway, here are some pics for your (hopefully) enjoyment.



My batch of six yummy [bath bombs] cupcakes :)





The top view for one of my fizzcakes.

The side view for the same bomb. Don't you just want to eat it?

Haha. What a random shot.

And now my recipe :D

A giant thanks to LoveMichie (owner of the blog 'Oats and Honey') who supplied me with the basic recipe. She's an awesome girl with a knack for making her own bath and body products, including soap, shampoo, conditioner and bath bombs. Aside from that, her blog also features interesting tidbits from her life that are verrrrry tasty :D

You will need:

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  2 tablespoons citric acid


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  4 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda


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  2 tablespoons grated cocoa butter


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  1 tablespoon cocoa powder


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  8-10 drops of orange essential oil


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  Witch hazel


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  Extra cocoa powder, to dust


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  Red and green foil patty cases

1. Sift together citric acid, bicarb soda and cocoa powder. Make sure there are no lumps, otherwise your bath bomb will be lumpy.

2. Add orange essential oil. Mix well.

3. While spraying lightly with witch hazel, stir quickly. Make sure you don't spray too much, otherwise your mixture will start to fizz.

4. When the mixture stick together when pinched, now is the time to pack your moulds. Use a mould that is easy to remove, eg. a hemisphere. Pack the mixture well, making sure that it is packed densely for a stronger, more durable bath bomb.

5. After a few minutes, pop it back out and let air dry on a sheet of wax paper for 3-4 hours.

have fun!

Ann xx

p.s. helen also made bathbombs, in flavours like pink lemonade and shimmery coconut, and she has promised to post them soon

p.p.s if you wondering how this is related to our fashion blog, its not XD

Recommended Reading: Zanita

DIY denim shorts (shortened, bleached, studded)

that cape + those heels+ that girl= stunning

My favourite, favourite photo of Zanita :)Simple & chic

She's a beautiful Australian model & queen of all things DIY. I follow her blog religiously coz she has great style & i love how she's got that natural, beachy look going on. She was recently featured on style.com (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) and has appeared on facehunter numerous times. jealous much?

Tee hee.

Edit: haha i forgot to put her URL. it is http://zanitazanita.blogspot.com/

Destroyed Denim

only a tiny weeny bit holey but i like the style of the jeens. image from http://www.tobi.com/lookbook/11-fall-08-issues/110-boyfriend-girlfriend

Rachel is wearing Siwy jeans, custom destroyed :)

Nicole Richie in Abercrombie and Fitch. Beautifull Destroying!

Flap your butterfly wings :D

Guerlain has launched its Limited Edition Midnight Butterfly Christmas Range for 2008, inspired by butterflies for their grace and beauty (hence the name). All of the products are lightly scented with violet. The range is light, feminine and versatile, with most of the products able to be used all hours of the day.

First up, we have the Sublime Radiant Powder. The bottle is fashioned beautifully, not unlike a perfume bottle, and when squeezed, emits a soft, shimmery powder that can be used on the face, body and even hair. It comes with a detachable butterfly pin that can be used as a brooch! More suited for late-night glamour instead of daytime use. This is on my wishlist...

Next, we have the Meteorites Powder Pearls, encased in a lilac tin. These powder pearls are a mix of four colours; beige, pink, white and gold. Brush the powder lightly over your face to illuminate your skin and give it shimmer and light. Also comes in a pressed powder compact. Yummo!

Then we have the Le 2 de Guerlain Mascara in Butterfly Sparkle. One end is a larger brush that applies a volumising and legthening black coat, while the other end is a smaller brush that adds a splash of sparkly violet. Engraved with a butterfly motif on one end, the word 'Guerlain' on the other. Very classy (:

One of Guerlain's most famous products, the KissKiss lipgloss, is also in the Midnight Butterfly Range. It comes in Shimmering Pink and Shimmering Purple; two deliciously iridescent shades that are sure to please. The bottle itself is capped with a lilac block,adorned with a butterfly (or rather half) on each side. I want :D

The KissKiss lipstick is next on our list of mouthwatering makeup items from Guerlain's new range. It is available in two shades: Sparkling White and Strawberry Red. I honestly don't understand the logic of white lipstick. Apparently it's a shimmery, sheer, pearly lipstick that doesn't provide fully solid colour, but why? Anyway...it comes in a mauve-coloured twist-up tube and is decorated with a butterfly. ...White lipstick, anyone?

Finally, we have the Mysterious Butterfly Eyeshadow Palette, which includes four light, shimmery shades and two differently shaped applicators. Each eyeshadow is embossed with a white butterfly wing, making up a whole butterfly when put together. The four shades can be worn alone, or blended together. Mmm...

Unfortunately, these items aren't so fashionably priced, with the cheapest, the KissKiss gloss, being US$28, which is about AUD$43. Boohoo. Oh well, didn't expect much.

have fun! ann. xxx

Vogue Bride Spain

Photoshoot inspired by various fairytales, including Cinderella, Snow white, Little Red Riding Hood and of course the one above, my favourite. Can you guess the fairytale??

Chic Travels

so, im going away this christmas to china and although its going to be sunny and hot here in aus, it will be the total opposite in china (ie toe-freezing, nose-solidifing-ly cold) so here are two things i want/ need:

*a good, warm coat- dammit trench of my dreams, where are you??! but this one by john galiano will do also :)

*some comfy alexander wang inspired sweat pants - perfect for long plane trips

*which is basically everything in this outfit ( Isabel Marant S/S 09)

happy (almost) travelling!

Moss Balls

A leader of the fashion pack, Mischa at the Lupus La Hollywood Bag Ladies Luncheon
Madge, as previously posted by channy

Lately, in Celeb-land a new trend has arisen (< ---correct grammar?). , which I am calling the "Moss Ball". Personally, I really dislike it, but who knows, meybee in a month or two, I myself will be lusting over my very own ball of moss (:

edit: lol. I have even found a matching pair of moss ball shoes by Kate Spade. Aren't they positively piliferous?

fashionably neutral :D

have you noticed? neutrals are dominating the accessories department, especially sophisticated combinations like beige and black. look around; this season's shoes are rarely brightly coloured, their makers instead opting or a clean, smart look with delicious and adaptable neutral tones. bags are also flicking the fluoros and bringing in the achromatics.

some delish wooden prada platforms, with stressed paint for effect. lack of colour galore! love the chunky heel look :D
nice and simple wedges from Christian Lacroix. funny plaid base ^^

beige fabric and black leather chain strap bag from zac posen. yummo ;)

again, loving the chunky heels. the awesome combo of black and beige in the tights are pretty innovative.

have fun :D

ann. xx

Recommended Reading: The Glamourai

Everything in this outfit is perfection.
LOOK AT THOSE SHOES.

The glamourai DIYed this gorgeous blue velvet coat

http://theglamourai.blogspot.com/ <--- She styles her own shoots, makes her own jewellery, customises almost everything in her wardrobe, has amaaaazing style and has met the legendary Karl L. Whats not to love?

bits and pieces

hey guys i just thought i'd share some random fashion things i've picked up lately...so yea =) im bad at this aren't i?

the ultimate gladiators!= wish list

it's so...grinch like. but it's almost the festive season anyway. ^^ urgh. what do you think?

channy xxx

Victoria's Secret Angels Runway Show

sorry that we've been so slow on this massive event! but it's here now so that's ok =)

Miranda Kerr- woot! Australian Import alert. note dazzling neckpiece.

Candice Swanpoel- cute, soft mauve

Isabella Goulart- she somehow makes the outfit work.

Candice Swanpoel- who else thinks the outfits are getting lamer?

Doutzen Kroes- she could probably be a garbage truck driver and still look fab ==

Woah Adriana Lima!

Selita Ebanks- SHINEEE

Carmen Kass- well what can i say?

Marissa Miller- oh my she DOES look like Jessica Simpson!=O

Alessandra Ambrosio

Karolina Kurkova- GLADIATOR!! and note near non-existent belly button. what a shame ._.

channy xxx