via Justjared.com
Can't say I'm a fan of the shoes, but I love this Balmain bling.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Emma Watson winning on Letterman (aka I love Balmain)
Can't say I'm a fan of the shoes, but I love this Balmain bling.
Monday, July 11, 2011
All tied up (you know I love a prepster)
Ever since the delectable LG introduced me to 00oo00 I've been having fun looking at all sorts of bow tie goodness and couldn't resist getting the man himself one for his bday. I can just see him bow tied, a cardigan and shorts at the tail end of the NYC summer in August. From top: Monsieur Jean Yves, Marwood, Topman and Becker & Minty.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Rockstar Women (aka why a winning woman isn't all about a bangin' body)
I've had a number of conversations with the men in my life recently about hot Scandanavian women, the girl down the street, long distance relationships, the ever present long legs and short skirts at Merivale Establishment ... and I've equally had a number of conversations with the fabulous women in my life - from work, from uni, from different parts of the world, at my beauty salon, about what Sydney men seem to want (or not want).
Last night a friend told me his girl was 'epic'. And it got me to thinking about the 'epic' women I know who are quite literally, rockstars in their given area of intelligence or talent, but many of whom are single (or at least were single for a number of years until they went overseas). Sydney men seem to suffer from a flesh diet that focuses primarily on a bangin' body. Do you agree? Is anything more than that really too much hard work? Or do you want someone who is epic? Passionate in bed and in life, who has guts and determination, who you can talk politics and sport with, someone who you can laugh with every day for the rest of your life...a partner in crime? This particular friend wants a woman (and has found one) who he can go toe to toe with - and I think that makes it all the sweeter.
Last night a friend told me his girl was 'epic'. And it got me to thinking about the 'epic' women I know who are quite literally, rockstars in their given area of intelligence or talent, but many of whom are single (or at least were single for a number of years until they went overseas). Sydney men seem to suffer from a flesh diet that focuses primarily on a bangin' body. Do you agree? Is anything more than that really too much hard work? Or do you want someone who is epic? Passionate in bed and in life, who has guts and determination, who you can talk politics and sport with, someone who you can laugh with every day for the rest of your life...a partner in crime? This particular friend wants a woman (and has found one) who he can go toe to toe with - and I think that makes it all the sweeter.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
A healthy mind, is a healthy body
“Don’t let your mind bully your body into believing it must carry the burden of its worries.”
- Astrid Alauda
I've talked a little about meditation on this blog and its powers for changing the brain. I also firmly believe that a a troubled mind has a great effect on physical health - don't let your inner critic overwhelm you, breathe deeply to minimise your stress and anxiety, and let compassion fill your heart and mind. Your body will thank you.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Against the use of the word "very"
"So avoid using the word ‘very’ because it’s lazy. A man is not very tired, he is exhausted. Don’t use very sad, use morose. Language was invented for one reason, boys - to woo women - and, in that endeavor, laziness will not do. It also won’t do in your essays."
- Robin Williams playing John Keating in Dead Poets Society.
- Robin Williams playing John Keating in Dead Poets Society.
Neutrals and neons
A while ago hot neon colours exploded back on to the scene. I distinctly recall my friend Will wearing his Nike kicks in Positano - naturally, he thought they were insanely cool. I on the other hand believe I described them to be: "as if a pack of highlighters had vomited on his shoes." Luckily, the new neon is much more subtle - and paired with neutrals it's hot.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Missing suiting up for work
I can't wear some of my nicest threads these days and was thinking recently how much I miss suiting up in some nice clean tailored lines. Always fun to keep the office stylish.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Well played, Duchess (aka can't get enough of Kate)
via The Daily Mail
The Duchess in Canada...thanks to the gorgeous Helicious for directing me to these pics. I can't say enough about the first dress. And the second out fit is just perfect for work - the jacket is from one of my fave labels, Smythe les Vestes - you can always pick up a gorgeous Smythe at Diane T in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
Clutch at me (has this replaced the IT bag trend?)
Via style.com (Tommy Ton)
Yo-yo Ma and Lil Buck: cello and locking
Seen on Dangerously Debonair, from Opening Ceremony's Youtube page
Spike Jonze released this incredible collaboration from cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma and LA dancer, Lil Buck. It is heartbreakingly beautiful.
On the transition from law to consulting....
“It is not enough to have a good mind…the main thing is to use it well.”
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