Dinner party princess

So here in 2013, what is a great dinner party spread?
Well, tired of pasta I tried a spread of sushi, rice paper rolls and cold hoikken noodle salad.

Tofu-stuffed and all, my meat-eating friends devoured the vegan goodness and were happy to finish with a favourite, fresh strawberries smashed through vanilla icecream with salted caramel sauce.

Perhaps eating in is the new eating out?
I know which I prefer (except for the resulting dishes), how about you?

Calypso St. Barth oversized shirt / Dorothy Perkins linen pants / Vic Matie high heel booties / Irregular Choice cross body shoulder bag / Earrings / Chloé bangle jewelry, $290 / Stella McCartney sunglasses / scottibe's Instacanv.as Gallery / Ana Spike Hairband

Who I want to be

This year I want to be fearless.
I want to LOVE what I wear.
I want to take pride in my appearance.
I want to be fitter.
I want to feel girly.
I want to be happy.
I want to be comfortable in my own skin.

What do you want for the new year?
p.s. Happy new year!

Sleeveless top / Lilly Pulitzer t strap wedge sandal / Ettika bracelet / Metal jewelry / Case-Mate , $56 / POPbeauty eyeshadow / Beauty Is Life blush / Canmake / Freeform Glass 12 in. x 12 in. Javaher Glass Mesh-Mounted Mosaic... / Vegetable Set

Watch your wallet, my heart's set on Paris.

If I were a gold digger..

Lipsy embroidery shirt, $65 / Boucle jacket / BCBG Max Azria mini skirt, $160 / Leather high heels / Miu Miu handbag / Yves Saint Laurent chain link necklace / Gem jewelry, $8.95 / Wing jewelry / Delft Blue 6 Vase, $945 / Pip Studio Pink Rose Print Soup Plate, $17 / Oilo - Cohen Glider

Dirty Secrets

Okay, hello there everyone tuning in by cables and wireless signals across the globe.
We all have a dirty little secret, niggling our insides, nibbling at our integrity and peeking it's foul stinking head out when most inconvenient.
They're not the innocent little secrets, the dancing around singing into a hair brush to terrible tunes sort of secret, it's darker, the part of ourselves we don't want to admit to.

We all have it, the inner turmoil, violence, jealousy, hatred, bitterness.
The memories we want to disappear.
You're not alone.

Perhaps our shortcomings, our secrets, our forever untold stories have some morbid beauty in that they might hint to the juxtaposing forces of (if you will) the soul within.

Perhaps we are perfectly imperfect and there is some aesthetic in such dark beauty we may stumble upon to search to succeed, to love all of ourselves, not just the presentable selection.

That's enough talk (and wine) for tonight.
Let's put those skeletons back in a fabulous closet and endeavour to think fondly upon them as a learning step, a resource, or kindling for passion.

Sheer pleated skirt / High heel sandals / Glass jewelry / Streets Ahead cuff bracelet / PASIONAE emerald ring / Paula Mendoza 24 karat gold jewelry / Tech accessory, $55 / FORNASETTI illustrated wall lamp, $1,025 / Hexagon Malachite Box / Aeropostale Multi-Charm Cord Bracelet / Aqua aura quartz crystal 03 - The Crystal Healer

Wednesdays can be fun

Wednesdays can be fun
Close to what I wore in the real world on Wednesday.
Close.. but so far..

Falling beauty- Moss, gold, oxblood, new navy

Falling beauty- Moss, gold, oxblood, new navy 

The more grown up colours I'd love to see this fall/autumn.
Paired with rich metallics, nude and mineral matte natural tones.

She's magic- moss and wildflower

She's magic by simplastic featuring a velvet stocking
Where else is more magical than a forest?
Fall into autumn with colours of moss and wildflowers.

Be inspired to create your own magic.

Love brings you home- and there's no place like it

Love brings you home by simplastic featuring a denim mini skirt
I came across an amazing costume test shot of little miss Judy on the 'Wizard of Oz' set.
I like the test costume better personally, what do you think?

There's a whole album of costume tests here.

Did you know?
 the original cast tinman, Buddy Ebsen fell ill from inhaling the aluminium dust in his makeup.
When he was replaced by Jack Haley, aluminium paste was substituted instead.

Escape- Inspiration Uluru

100 followers- Thanks :) by simplastic featuring a shimmer eyeshadow
Thank you everyone for following me, Polyvore is so much fun and you're all so welcoming.

Here's a set dear to my heart- Inspired by the heart of Australia, Uluru.
I stumbled across some pictures of indigenous fashion week and came upon the Roopa Pemmaraju line. This fair trade line is designed by indigenous Australians and produced on Indian hand-woven fabric.
The dyes are organic and the designs so earthy and fresh.
What do you think?

Check out the collection: http://roopapemmaraju.com

Unforgettable Nights

Unforgettable nights by simplastic featuring high heels
Stop.
Party time!
Derr ne ner neeer.. :)

C'est Moi- Zimmermann bluebell dress

C'est Moi by simplastic featuring platform wedge heels
What I almost wore today before I changed my mind at the last minute lol.
I love my Zimmermann Bluebell dress. It has little gold buttons and toggles at the ties, eyelet fabric strips and a modest front split.
It looked amazing underneath my 3/4 scoop neck with the front resembling a bib front.
Can't wait to wear it down the beach.

Mythical creature- Dressed to dream

Mythical Creature by simplastic featuring a black jacket

Twiggy Lawson- face of 66'

Twiggy Lawson by simplastic featuring a striped sweater
Dedicated to the iconic English model/actress/singer hailed as the 'face of the 60s'.

All my love and life- Autumn is for falling in love

All my love & life by simplastic featuring suede wedges

Mrs. Berry's Secret.

Mrs. Berry's secret. by simplastic featuring sheer bras
Can you figure it out? Click on the picture to view item names for a clue.

Autumn Falling- Accessories 2012

Autumn Falling- Fall accessories 2012 by simplastic featuring flower hair accessories
Over-the top jewellery, a touch of velvet, caged rings, ornate accessories, print hats, dark florals and a gilded touch.
Such beautiful costumes to construct for wistful walks through leafy rains.

City Nomad- costume of a restless spirit

City Nomad by simplastic
A drifter in the city, itchy to travel.
Let your wardrobe wander to these faraway themed finds.

Legend of the White Peacock- feathery fashion finds

Legend of the white peacock by simplastic featuring Peacock feather iphone case
Tired of peacock-blue?
White, or albino peacocks are simply majestic and a beautiful inspiration to a staple-piece in your wardrobe.

The artist Within- Wear your heart

The artist Within by simplastic featuring "The painter's old palette" Iphone case

Gilded Floral

Gilded floral by simplastic featuring high heel shoes

Gilded floral- Gold, floral and a dash of navy to bring floral from grandma to gorgeous.
Just an idea, would you wear it?