For a while I thought that leopard print was the new black. Remember this bag that I got in November in Honkers? Well I wanted to wear it so much today that I had to construct an outfit around it.First I used this polish:
and then I channeled a sort of giant potato and wore this maternity frock thing that I bought online from queenbee.com It was only $59.
I liked it, but it was linen. Which meant tonnes of ironing admin.
Gee I'm sad about my MAC Moxie being discontinued. Thank you for all your substitute suggestions. Fingers and toes something comes close.
It was boiling hot today. So I had to eat salad for dinner. With coral trout. Which was $50 a kilo. That's right. $50 a kilo. I know. I'm shocked too. I thought I was buyinga piece of fish not an Hermes scarf. At those prices Coral Trout and I will have to Trim Our Friendship Tree and part ways. We had some good times but it is just too 'Spensive during these Frugal Times.
To recover emotionally I ate this soothing pudding.
and then I channeled a sort of giant potato and wore this maternity frock thing that I bought online from queenbee.com It was only $59.
I liked it, but it was linen. Which meant tonnes of ironing admin.
Gee I'm sad about my MAC Moxie being discontinued. Thank you for all your substitute suggestions. Fingers and toes something comes close.
It was boiling hot today. So I had to eat salad for dinner. With coral trout. Which was $50 a kilo. That's right. $50 a kilo. I know. I'm shocked too. I thought I was buyinga piece of fish not an Hermes scarf. At those prices Coral Trout and I will have to Trim Our Friendship Tree and part ways. We had some good times but it is just too 'Spensive during these Frugal Times.
To recover emotionally I ate this soothing pudding. Are you all in love with King Island Dairy yogurt? Me too. I like the one with cinnamon in it.
To quote Paddy, Insufficient orange on the red carpet at the Golden Globes (dying to watch Joan on Fashion Police give her run down) but tonnes in this month's Tatler like this Bottega V frock
and this Michael Kors arrangement:
Meanwhile you know how I like to capture the Zeitgeist? Well People I am bang on trend because leopard isn't the New Black.
To quote Paddy, Insufficient orange on the red carpet at the Golden Globes (dying to watch Joan on Fashion Police give her run down) but tonnes in this month's Tatler like this Bottega V frock
and this Michael Kors arrangement:
Meanwhile you know how I like to capture the Zeitgeist? Well People I am bang on trend because leopard isn't the New Black.Babies are!
Elton John, Mrs Beckham, Princess Mary, Nic and Keith, Me. We're all hopping on the Bandwagon. I'd never heard the term Gestational Carrier before. Who knew? Nice for little Sunday to have a Sister.
Elton John, Mrs Beckham, Princess Mary, Nic and Keith, Me. We're all hopping on the Bandwagon. I'd never heard the term Gestational Carrier before. Who knew? Nice for little Sunday to have a Sister.This stifling heat is making me tired. Hooray for Airconditioning.
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Love your Leopard inspired outfit especially the Chanel brooch and the nail polish. X
ReplyDeleteGestational Carrier - I got it wrong at first and read "Gestational Career"! ... that's what the Austrian Empire was based on. :-)
ReplyDeleteJust returned from the hairsalon, Harper's Bazaar in my hands for 3 hours and guess what, Tom Ford said at his first appearance after 6 years "Why would I want to see my show in the Internet if it takes us 5 months to make the dresses after the show? Just that H&M can copy the new trend, like the leopard print?" Yes, leopard print for SS11. Only 1 photographer was allowed. Glad you at least post leopard in the internet :-))
Likewise it was salad for us. Just cannot be bothered cooking in this heat. A savage storm hit my burb this afternoon and I felt for sure the outdoor shade sail would be torn to smithereens. Please can we just enjoy some 'peaceful' weather, powers that be.
ReplyDeleteLove the high maintenance linen creation FF. I would say you are coping extremely well in sourcing appropriate clobber.
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Linen that was brave ironing admin! Looks lovely so worth it xx
ReplyDeleteFF,
ReplyDeleteSomething is wrong Down Under! I noticed my local grocery store is now carrying Australian lamb chops, and boy are they gorgeous to look at. They are frenched racks with those lovely little bones to grab on to. And they are only $10.49 a pound! How can that be? In the US?
You're certainly the most glamorous potato I have ever seen! Like Mrs Potato Head but with waaaaay better legs and MUCH better hair!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag. Leopard is the be all and end all in my books. When in doubt add a touch of leopard. One day I hope to be an old lady with LOADS of leopard dresses, swanning around Champagne in hand, weighed down with faux pearls and wearing rose tinted MASSIVE glasses. Ha! I aim high!!!
I know, it seems that every female of age is pregnant just now!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard the term gestational carrier before either - it's a changing world out there.
I love the length of that frock, it is v. flattering!
ReplyDeleteThat cinnamon yoghurt you mention is so addictive. Have you had any cravings FF? I found it odd that I had a huge hankering for chai lattes when I was pregnant but not so keen after.
You can action an outfit like nobody's business, FF! The great thing about leopard is that it works with brown, black, and almost any other color.
ReplyDeleteI've discovered the joy of linen jersey in warm weather. All the benefits of linen but no ironing required.
Lookin' good there. I think I'll have to get some splendeur in my life.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you back on form. Now sing along with me... "You say potato and I say...fabulous!"
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FF,
ReplyDeleteLeopard is one of my favorite patterns (or is it now its own color?)
I must ask you about your lipstick application. Your lips look 11/10. Do you wear a lip liner? I'm a lip gloss wearer, so I am a little clueless about these things.
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fabulousness!
ReplyDeleteover here in the US (i mean up here...) fish is quite pricey nowadays in general, so i feel your pain about the coral trout.
I wore leopard print dress today so me and your bag were twins, one of us hanging around full of stuff and then there was your bag.. how exciting . So impressed you are wearing heels in Your Condition and you are looking killer as ever. Really want to get me a brooch now, you have made me covet brooches, which I never did before FF. Must write up my Louise meeting tonight ! bxx
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ReplyDeleteHad an absolute ball with Blighty yesterday, and finally beat the fickle internet gods to post about it.
We tried hard to emulate your London feats, but failed dismally. We ate sandwiches and tried on USED clothing.
I knew you were a fashion leader, and now that you've announced your impending motherhood, everyone else is getting in on the act.
I know I've been away, but what is a Gestational Carrier? Don't tell me it's a celebrity way of avoiding pregnancy?
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I'll be home soon, looking forward to squeezing in a coffee with you before your "confinement". (I don't think you'll be the "confined" type of new mum however.
Louise
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You look marvelous, darling! So glad to have found you. (You're a little mad, aren't you? In the best kind of way, of course!)
ReplyDeleteWhen I heard "gestational carrier" I wasn't sure if I should laugh or be horrified, so I laughed !!! I agree with Adrienne, we would love some tips on how you do the lippy it looks fabulous.
ReplyDelete"Gestational Carrier" - I hadn't heard this one either! Whatever happened to the term surrogate? (Maybe this isn't politically correct now? Or just on the nose?)Interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt was on the news last night and my 10yr old son said "are they talking about elephants" (he loves elephants - so his ears pricked up when he thought they were on the news.)
And there is something very "elephantey" about the term (maybe due to the long "gestational" period of elephants, and then combining it with the word "carrier" - which also sounds rather big and elephant-like!)
The baby's name (Faith) is quite sweet. 'Faith Urban' - she sounds like a Country Music Star already!
AND...you certainly don't resemble anything even close to a potato! You look beautiful - all that ironing admin paid off!
If you don't mind me asking, what do you have around your neck? I love the look of it on your new dress!
You have inspired me (yet again) to try a bit harder in my accessorising (actually, in everything!)
Take care,
Cxx
That bag is fantastic. So coveted by moi. It's, as Cole Porter would sing, the top! It's the Coliseum! And all the other lyrics...
ReplyDeleteThe cost of fish scares me. We went out for lunch the other day and I had the snapper special. I didn't realise it was $60. Each. For a tiny bit of fish. Sides were extra. I'm no cheapskate but that's just ridiculous. I nearly died. I'm now too scared to order fish anywhere we go without double checking the price...
aww, Sunday already has a sister!
ReplyDeleteYour lipstick suits you perfectly.
just so you know FF I'm actioning some extreme decluttering in my wardrobe today, all inspired by you!
ReplyDeleteI'm holding everything up and asking myself "Is this the image I want to project?" My Salvos pile is knee high already!
I think "gestational carrier" is a truly appalling description. Even if it was a business arrangement, there is way more to it than just that. The woman who carried Nicole and Keith's baby, gave it her nutrients, her voice and experiences – her care. She also permanently altered her body (in some way) by carrying the child and giving birth to it. A description that suggests and encompasses these things is more appropriate. (It also makes them sound really ungrateful – when I am sure that they are in fact overwhelmed with gratitude).
ReplyDeleteYou most certainly do not look like a potato. You look lovely, I hope I look as great as you when pregnant.
ReplyDeleteDear FF
ReplyDeleteI suspect the term "gestational carrier" is used to avoid any inference or imputation that the (generous) woman who carried little Faith is a "birth mother" or mother of any kind.
The Chambers dictionary defines "surrogate" as; - noun someone or something that takes the place of or is substituted for another.
And as we all know, no one (not even Penelope Cruz) can take the place of Our Nic.
PS I think you are up there with Our Mary and Natalie Portman in the Preggers Fashionista Stakes..
Hi FF-- Do you know that before I even knew I was moving to Brisbane I luffed (with two f's) your blog.... thanks for all your insights - you look 11/10 as usual x
ReplyDeleteLaughed out loud. Babies are the new black. Brilliant. Am looking forward to the next shop now that I know about King Island yoghurt. Thrilling.
ReplyDeletePS: I second what Anne-Marie said in sourcing the clobber. I had one pair of custard yellow preggers pants. I know. The horror.
ReplyDeleteDear FF
ReplyDeleteAgree fellow posters that gestational carrier is an unfortunate turn of phrase,
The bottom line is they have a lovely little girl called Faith and I think they are stellar parents.
You look better than Miranda, Heidi,Natalie and faceless gestational carriers put together.
KateB x
What did you think of Fashion Police tonight - I thought Joan was quite kind. I do agree on their worst dressed pick. Am I the only person on the planet that just does not find Angelina Jolie that beautiful?
ReplyDeleteMiranda and Orlando have posted a pic of the baby and his name - very sweet photo and she looks very serene and happy (I like his name too)
http://au.eonline.com/uberblog/b221348_orlando_blooms_son_snuggles_his.html
India
You look beautiful! Mrs Potato Head you ain't!
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