Apart from pink and orange I love a shade that's a bit Tiffany blue. It features in my new tablecloth from my friends at Spotlight. My friend M hated the pattern but I think it's cheery. Are you all watching Oprah in Australia? I think it makes everything here in Oz look Beautiful.
Meanwhile wondering what I wore to work on Friday? Well stop it. Here's a Visual:
It's a By Malene Birger smock arrangement (of course it is- you know I'm a Hardcore Devoted Fan) with a Juicy Couture brooch masquerading as a Chanel brooch and a Red Phoenix necklace.
and then on Saturday I wore this Old Standby from La La Latrobe at Paddington:
and carried this faithful Old Bally Bag with this Pucci scarf
to meet my girlfriends at Anouk which has finally reopened after a long hiatus (with a new menu! And Superior People Watching! Run Don't Walk)
Worried that you might be engaging in the Devil's Work and Knowingly Under Cushioning?OK, Listen Carefully to Me People:
Don't Panic. Stay Calm and get yourself to Spotlight where you will find all this Affordable Goodness:
Problem Solved! I'm here to help with your Cushioning Dilemmas.
Problem Solved! I'm here to help with your Cushioning Dilemmas.Then I bought this cleanser and rosehip oil spray toner stuff by Kosmea. It's Australian made and I've used them before and the smell is Out of this World. I could drink it.
I was nominated for a Stylish Blogger Award by xoxoE (see her blog here) and I have to tell you 7 things about myself. Prepare yourselves emotionally:
I hereby gift the award to Sydney Shop Girl, because she is an all round lovely person who loves to cook and loves clothes too.
I was nominated for a Stylish Blogger Award by xoxoE (see her blog here) and I have to tell you 7 things about myself. Prepare yourselves emotionally:1. I do not moisturise my face
2. I love to cook and feed people because it's so soothing and calming, especially during stressful times
3. I am a reformed smoker
4. When I look good I feel better. I also have a theory that the day you go out looking like wreck is the day that you will run into your ex boyfriend with his supermodel girlfriend
5. I have Superior Time Management Skills and never feel that I don't have sufficient "Time"
6. I am a voracious reader and movie watcher
7. I have what can only be described as Green Thumbs and love admiring my handiwork garden wise.
I hereby gift the award to Sydney Shop Girl, because she is an all round lovely person who loves to cook and loves clothes too. So anyway last night I went to a very nice 40th Birthday party at Giannis. I carried this clutch:
and look, here's something you've never seen on this blog before- I'm wearing a hoop earring! Just like JLo and the Kardashians. Except mine were a present from Mr FF from Hardy Brothers.
It was the Inaugural wearing of my Phillip Lim beaded caftan whatsy which was the last thing I bought from Jean Brown Robe before it closed...
I'm not going to lie to you- It's getting harder to maintain a semblance of Glamour as this pregnancy advances but I am giving it my very best shot.
The 40th was excellent, the food was delicious and during the speeches the birthday boy got down on 1 knee and proposed to his girlfriend! (she said yes!)
Today I hot footed it to Eurovida and had this-
and then I saw this gorgeous and Important book that I think I'd like to buy:
and took a spin round DIG in James Street. I luff everything in there.
and look, here's something you've never seen on this blog before- I'm wearing a hoop earring! Just like JLo and the Kardashians. Except mine were a present from Mr FF from Hardy Brothers.
It was the Inaugural wearing of my Phillip Lim beaded caftan whatsy which was the last thing I bought from Jean Brown Robe before it closed...
I'm not going to lie to you- It's getting harder to maintain a semblance of Glamour as this pregnancy advances but I am giving it my very best shot.
The 40th was excellent, the food was delicious and during the speeches the birthday boy got down on 1 knee and proposed to his girlfriend! (she said yes!)
Today I hot footed it to Eurovida and had this-
and then I saw this gorgeous and Important book that I think I'd like to buy:
and took a spin round DIG in James Street. I luff everything in there.
I saw 2 movies this weekend. Black Swan (I'm a dancer, My Mum's a nightmare, I'm Delusional) which I give 3/5 stars and Somewhere by Sophia Coppola (I'm a movie star, I live at the Chateau Marmont, I have a daughter, Women throw themselves at me) which I also give 3 stars - Lost in Translation it Isn't (which of course I give 5 stars)
Behave x
Your pink lippie is looking very nice, as is your hair colour. Good to hear that Anouk is finally open again - I heard it first on FF!
ReplyDeletePlease...don't ever stop this blog.
ReplyDeleteIt makes my day!
Hi FF, was just reading about a new book on Jackie O and thought of you. 'Jackie as Editor: The Literary Life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis'. Apparantly its great, looks at her life when she was a book editor, before she married JFK etc. I recommend you stock up on books and dvd box sets as I seemed to be stuck on the couch alot with a newborn feeding etc.
ReplyDeleteLoving the Tiffany Blue, and the print of the tablecloth is very cheery - I'd have it on my table.
ReplyDeleteYou are of course continuing to make pregnancy look very glamourous and giving hope to those of us yet-to-become-mums that it can in fact be done! xx
Dear Linda C that is a very nice thing of you to say.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think I might call it a Day Blog Wise when my baby arrives...but maybe I won't. We'll see x
Hi FF
ReplyDeleteI agree three stars for Black Swan - Natalie Portman was great but overall don't know that I'd recommend it to people - the camera work was jumpy and distracting. Also saw the The Fighter - it was excellent and with more bad 'dos than have ever before been gathered together in one place at one time.
Hello FF
ReplyDeleteFirstly, love all the outfits especially the 40th party frock and how romantic of the birthday boy to propose. Oh to be forty again. We now celebrate 50th's.
Speaking of cushions I bought a gorgeous on sale cheap as chips cushion from Target this weekend. It's bright pink and orange which is a colour combination I never expected to allow in my neutral home. I don't know myself anymore.
Darling daughter and I saw Black Swan today and quite frankly we thought it creepy and very intense. Natalie Portman was excellent in the lead though and the academy may as well just send her the Oscar now.
Do I have to behave FF?
xx
Love the Philip Lim dress and the tabelecloth - we desperately need a new one, ours is covered in red wine stains. I think That's Not My Age Mansions might be OverCushioned - what to do?
ReplyDeleteThe Phillip Lim looks amazing!
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Lost in Translation, awesome. Am not going to see Ms Coppola's latest fillum because I heard a review on Radio National in which they said,
ReplyDelete"Sophie, If Dad hasn't got get the point by now, it's time to pick another topic.''
Hello
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, I find reading your blog somehow reassuring and comforting - and I too hope that you won't stop (but of course I understand it will be hard to maintain when baby arrives).
I have questions and wondered if they might lend themselves to some blog posts...however requires some sharing on your part, ie., share your time-management tips (in different domains perhaps, work, home and such), and your tips for strong healthy nails despite use of nailpolish and remover. I would love to hear more about how you manage these things!
Thanks for writing, and as always, looking forward to hearing more :)
T
You don't moisturise your face??? WHAT THE???? I am shocked!! What's your theory?
ReplyDeletePaddy I LOVE that review- Sophia Dad, Francis Ford was also a producer of the movie!
ReplyDeleteMadame restora the skin on my face is never dry. I moisturise my body and neck but not my face. No theory. Just works for me!
ReplyDeleteHi T
ReplyDeleteMy Time Management Strategy is as follows and operates well at home and at work and in the garden and when it comes to cooking:
I am not one bit lazy and I am a Woman of Action and I action stuff really really fast and am a talented Multitasker.
I am not a procrastinator and I am not a perfectionist- starting and finishing stuff isn't hard for me and I don't need things to be perfect. I also like the feeling I get when I have completed a task.
I also am a big believer in maintaining stuff so it doesn't build up into a huge task (eg regular cleaning, cooking, decluttering, garden admin etc).
I also get up earlier and go to bed later if I have a lot on. I also have a lot of energy (altho less these days).
I am not a ditherer and I write lists and keep a diary- paper and on a computer. At work I have good stuff and a brilliant secretary.
I never let stuff like washing or bill paying build up but if I do I attack it with gusto.
Hope that explains everything you need to know.
I once met a girl who didn't work, had a cleaner and was childless and who told me that she was losing friends as she didn't have "time" to reply to emails. I repeated this story to my Hungarian friend (a woman of action herself) who laughed and said "doesn't she realise she's just lazy?"
There's something in that for all of us. x
Dear Ms FF, Your Philip Lim beaded frock is super glamourous. Mr FF must think that he is a lucky man. One generally feels better after getting things done - the sins of omission often feel worse that those of commission. However, while I can only aspire to your happy level of efficiency, I cannot see spending time with or communicating with friends as onerous. I get such pleasure from doing so. I cannot tell you how much I value your posts - your jauntiness has given me a fresh shot of energy to finish the packing (my girls are such packrats and in only six weeks too!) And I do try to behave!! Linda xx
ReplyDeleteI think you're doing a pretty darn good job of maintaining glamour - and more than just a semblance of it! Love the Philip Lim, looks amazing on you. Also I agree on Black Swan. Quite creepy. Have you seen Sarah's Key? Excellent, amazing film, but emotional disturbance factor +++.
ReplyDeleteYou're still the epitome of Glamour, even many months pregnant. Never doubt that.
ReplyDeleteAh at last a good old catch up on your posts - am loving the superior lipstick application.
ReplyDeleteThe movie reviews are perfect, I will go and see black swan this week but probably give Sofia's a miss until dvd or sky - is that bad?! But the radio review sealed it for me.
Also how do I get the red phoenix necklaces in the UK - can I get some info - I loved the Chinese ones 11/10 and need...
hi ff,
ReplyDeletei love the answers you just gave t. this post for some reason has REALLY brightened my day. they always do but this one is just great. you look fantastic by the way. xo
janet
well, FF, you are one wise woman, plus energetic. thanks for sharing those 7 things.
ReplyDeleteyou look glamorous as usual.
i, too, love organization, crossing things off my lists, and tiffany blue. :)
Oh I love your time management how to, I think I'll paste it to my husband's desk! He dithers and puts everything off, it drives me nuts.
ReplyDeleteOh number 4 above is so true!
You look very chic in the 40th birthday dress... " hard work" looks relatively easy here :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to sniff that scented rose facewash and oil...lovely potions do make all the difference.
I could tell that you were uber organized as all your posts show what a busy life you lead and no one could carry it off if they did not employ serious skills in this area.
FF,
ReplyDeleteYou really do have the most perfect lips...I said "practically perfect" in my post the other day...but I must retract the "practically".
No moisturizer? Is it because you live in a humid coastal climate? My face feels tight and looks shiny without it.
I'm a former smoker as well. Picked it up in college and finally stopped when I met my husband. I'm so glad I quit.
I'm glad you liked "Black Swan" enough to give it 3/5. And I agree that the ending is a bit frightening.
xo
Adrienne
I loved Sarah's Key but found it scary upsetting and frightening!!
ReplyDeleteAdrienne I just don't need it on my face- it's never dry- if it gets dry I will use it! It is very humid here, like 90% or something. And hot too.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely not showing Jason your time management tips...I'd get the sack. Jason is your male equivalent after reading your list!! Better fly... must make a show of dusting something. xx
ReplyDeleteHoop earrings are somewhat the instant boost to any look! I love them. Also that they are not heavy at all. You still look very chic.
ReplyDeleteI like this Award where people tell things about themselves. I can't agree with your theory on #5. I once ran into my ex, I looked - well - disturbing and I had such a great laugh when I looked down at myself, then looked him into the eyes and said " now look at this, super. we meet once in a while and I look ... (could not talk anymore because I had to laugh). No other chance encounter could have proven better: I am over him! :-)
Hello FF, I am happy to have found you! I am a fellow Spotlight bargain hunter and never fail to find something in there! I am amazed and over - awed at how glamorous you look, even when pg! Keep up the excellent work! KG
ReplyDeleteDear FF
ReplyDeletePlease, please, please - keep blogging! As well as inspiring me, motivating me and educating me - you always make every day better. Truly.
Cxx (A girl from Adelaide)
Dear FF,
ReplyDeleteKiller post!!!
Gosh you are one sexy mother to be and I mean that it the most complimentary way. As Joan would say "She looked flawless" and I can't imagine Posh, Kate, or Mariah coming close to you. By the way have you heard Ivanka Trump is also pregnant so another one hopping on the bandwagon.
I like how you described your ability to time manage. I went to a seminar recently about perfectionism and depression. They contrasted perfectionism (the devils work FF 2010) with someone that has high standards or likes to do well. Your description of your time management strategies is basically the template for being a 'healthy' high standard/achiever so well done to you.
Off to see Black Swan today with L. Am a bit hesitant but can't wait to see the Rodarte costumes.
Kate Bx
FF
ReplyDeleteThanks for the award!
SSG xxx
Sydney Shop Girl blog
I bought that pink and orange striped spotlight cushion last week! I am totally in love with spotlight right now, not least of which is I can park right outside. I have not seen Black Swan but saw someone on twitter describe it as Fight Club with ballerinas. That made me snort with laughter.
ReplyDeleteDear FF, the Old Standby looks like something from Chanel and the Philip Lim is gorgeous. You look super glamorous, pregnant or not xx
ReplyDeleteHow great are the cushions at Spotlight! I was tempted to buy some the other day but I've decided to sew some up myself. I found some stunning fabric at The Fabric Store.
ReplyDeleteI've not yet seen Black Swan but I'm keen to purely based on the gorgeous photos of the Rodarte costumes, they look breathtaking!
Enjoyed Oprah but particularly loved the fact that she called the country "Austrellya" ! Your Philip Lim dress looked extra glam. think you are way up there on the 'yummy mummy to be' list! x
ReplyDeleteYou are looking so glamourous! One of the most stylish pregnant people I have seen. A friend of mine is pregnant too and she is also so stylish.
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