Say what you will about Rimmel's Hot Pink lipstick it matches quite nicely with Chanel's Splendeur polish. Speaking of which Niece FF was reading a story where the Mum took the kids swimming. The illustrations showed that the kids had wet hair and the Mum's hair was dry. Niece FF noted that maybe the Mummy hadn't wanted to get her lipstick wet. I know. The level of observant and adorable! Now I have to introduce a sad note. See this beautiful cake:
It's from The Welsh Lady cake shop at Rosalie. Today I phoned them to see if I could order a cake and whether they'd been flood affected. A recorded message told me they were shut due to flood damage and didn't know when they'd be open again. This made me incredibly sad. There are so many stories like this one.
It's from The Welsh Lady cake shop at Rosalie. Today I phoned them to see if I could order a cake and whether they'd been flood affected. A recorded message told me they were shut due to flood damage and didn't know when they'd be open again. This made me incredibly sad. There are so many stories like this one.This cake I'm cutting is from The Welsh lady too. It was a delicious lemon curd cake. I hope they can reopen soon.
One of the few good things about the Old Testament Rain is that the garden isn't dead. Small Mercies.
So anyway today to the Coalface I embraced French Fashion wore this frock from Brittany purchased in November 2010 and some sensible ballet flats.
And I met my girlfriends for a pub grub lunch and actioned a steak
Willow wore my favourite necklace. Isn't it nice?
And I watched Ole Joan on Fashion Police. Her hair looked amazing.
Does anyone else use this stuff? It smells divine and it's allegedly magically meant to prevent the unmitigated horror of stretch marks. Fingers and Toes!
Speaking of Baby ("The New Black") Related Issues, Miranda Kerr's also hopped on the Bandwagon and had one too. She released this photo today:
Don't forget to watch Oprah's 2nd Australian episode tonight on channel 10.
One of the few good things about the Old Testament Rain is that the garden isn't dead. Small Mercies.
So anyway today to the Coalface I embraced French Fashion wore this frock from Brittany purchased in November 2010 and some sensible ballet flats.
And I met my girlfriends for a pub grub lunch and actioned a steak
Willow wore my favourite necklace. Isn't it nice?
And I watched Ole Joan on Fashion Police. Her hair looked amazing.
Does anyone else use this stuff? It smells divine and it's allegedly magically meant to prevent the unmitigated horror of stretch marks. Fingers and Toes!
Speaking of Baby ("The New Black") Related Issues, Miranda Kerr's also hopped on the Bandwagon and had one too. She released this photo today:
Don't forget to watch Oprah's 2nd Australian episode tonight on channel 10.xxxxx
I thought the photo of Miranda's baby was an odd one to release as the promotional photo. It's lovely, but I'd rather see the bub's little face.
ReplyDeleteOH no! My mum loves the Welsh Lady!
ReplyDeleteDo you mean to tell me that you don't have stretch marks yet? If so, you are so lucky. I love you in your French fashion. So stylish...sigh.
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Dear FF I can't get over how perfect your lips look. How on earth do you get that perfect cupid's bow. I'm guessing that your lip liner is kept very sharp for starters. I bought that Rimmel lipstick and the lip pencil today, it's a really nice colour.
ReplyDeleteHey FF,
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing all this posting, and dressing up, and make up applying, and hair blow drying, and lunching, and internet shopping, and working, and houseworking, and cooking, and gardening, and baby growing - all at the same time?
I am in AWE!!!!
love
Louise
xx
Boy 1 ate a steak that size the other day in a restaurant - I was horrified, I can no longer afford him
ReplyDeleteff, i'm in awe of your curvy up lips... as in lips that curl up in the corners, although maybe a bit of that is your superior lip lining skills... hmm, that's not meant to sound as creepy as it does!
ReplyDeleteI've been reading since the get-go of FF but as I've only just started myself a blog, I've only just now been able to leave some comments without using the 'anonymous' tab...
One day surprise us by wearing a hessian sack...you would still look GORGEOUS!! Nails and lips matching of course, and jewels in place! You are stylish and beautiful, and the more I get to know you through your blog, it seems you are a genuine gem on the inside too! Prayers for your cake lady...the personal stories coming out now are constant sad reminders aren't they?! Take care x
ReplyDeleteThank you yes, I did remember to watch Oprah tonight - and I cried (such a 'sook' !) at the meeting of the sisters with Oprah at the baby store... wouldn't it be lovely to get all those baby things FREE!!!! So sad that so many businesses have been affected by the floods... Mr SE was telling me tonight that the area affected in Queensland by the floods is bigger than the area covered by France and Germany together in Europe. Terrible. X
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Loved Oprah tonight, cried too. Love lemon curd. Letitia x
ReplyDeleteHello Miss Fuchsia! Love love loving all the pink lips! I love indian pink too, and after your recc, went out and bought "Shocking Pink!"
ReplyDeleteHave to say, I LOVE IT! I've linked you in my latest post as a thankyou!
Much love, Lucy xx
The photo of Miranda and bub is beautiful and in my opinion one of the best celebrity with baby shots. Doesn't she look serene.
ReplyDeleteRosalie was featured on TV today with scenes of frantic shop refits in two restaurants one being Sing's. This makes me happy, I like Sing's. The reporter said a couple of other eateries are considering closing for good, how sad.
Your lippy application is superb FF and I've tried to emulate your technique, to no avail.
xx
FF, talk to your Mum about stretch marks. If she didn't get any, neither will you. They are apparently hereditary.
ReplyDeleteLove the necklace with the Brittany outfit, gorgeous. Watched Oprah tonight, the baby shower featured was actually styled by another Brisbane blogger Sharnel Dollar, she does superior work. Miranda Kerr, as always just looks divine. Must go buy some of that Rimmel lippy, that shade is perfect. Cheers Robyn
ReplyDeleteNow I know I am getting old: I had to look up "Miranda Kerr". You can ask my everything about Helena, Linda and Claudia!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Madam Restora, my sis got the marks in her teenage years, just so, no baby.
Hi FF,
ReplyDeleteSo sad about the Welsh Lady. Hopefully someone connected to the shop sees your post and gets a little boost.
I just saw on the breakfast news that they're worried about more flooding today because of the king tide. Fingers and toes the impact is minimal.
No rain here right now, but it is snowing as I type this. It wasn't in the forecast so it was quite a surprise to wake up this morning and see white white white.
Buphee
xxx
Stretch marks? Either you get them or you don't. I didn't get them and I didn't use anything, but, stretch marks do not run in my family. Yummy lunch!
ReplyDeleteYou look so chic, my dear Faux Fuchsia! Truly fabulous. Very sad to hear about the cake shop, I hope they can reopen soon.
ReplyDeleteMiranda's bub was 9lb 12oz! Quite a whopper really. And yes I think Madam Restora may be right about stretch marks no matter what you choose to rub on them...having said that my lucky charm was the Body Shop cocoa butter stick, not sure who to thank, Body Shop or my Mum( a Leo, of course!!!)
ReplyDeleteMorning ... that Clarins oil is the go - i think it is the best smelling prevention oil ever. Keep at it.
ReplyDeleteDear FF,
ReplyDeleteSnaps on the Clarins oil. I used it in the last century during the both my pregnancies and not a stretch mark to be seen! However as other posters have stated I think it comes down to genetics but I loved rubbing the luscious oil on my round bits!
So sad about the Welsh Lady. Our city has suffered and will continue to suffer for a very long time. Do you know some unscrupulous people were selling bread for $10 a loaf and milk for the same in Ispwich? The lovable Mayor said "We have long memories" and told Madonna King on ABC radio 612 (My favourite station now. Who would believe it?) that he was going to make sure they had road works outside their shops for the next 10 years. Not to mention the Health and Building inspectors popping in!
Then you have people doing wonderful things like Bake relief and 5 x 5 Underwear Drive - Qld Flood Appeal which involves buying a packet of knickers or boxers for the flood victims so they have fresh and clean underwear. Aren't people resourceful?
Last night we had another massive storm and it rained well poured for hours.
I love that photo of Miranda she does look serene. Your dead right about pregnancy being the new black! I didn't realise Mariah had got on the band wagon with twins.
Have a lovely Friday.
Kate Bx
hi ff,
ReplyDeletei'm sure you are sick of hearing this but you have the most perfect lips i've ever seen. and you don't even look prego in that photo. i love that you and your friends swap clothing, etc. that's fantastic and you will be v unsurprised that i won't be embracing your steak eating habits. but i totally do embrace freedom of choice too!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xo
janet
congratulations on your very exciting news FF! wishing you an enjoyable blissful pregnancy & look forward to hearing more news! I think I am due after you, so its babies all around LOL!
ReplyDeleteDear Ms FF, I think that Madam Restora is right regarding the importance of genes on whether one gets stretch marks or not - however probably the decisive factor is weight gain. Clearly no amount of good genes is going to help if one is having a gigantic set of twins. However, you simply look as if you have popped a modestly sized bowling ball under your frock - so I think that you will probably be alright. I used this oil simply because it smelled lovely - I got a few stretch marks at the top of my hips only but I was eating for Australia at the time!
ReplyDeleteDear FF, gorgeous picture of you at the top and I love the frock and pumps.
ReplyDeleteIt's so awful about the floods... And you can't get any of that wonderful looking cake.
I've recorded Joan's Fashion Police. Can't wait to watch it xx
About Oprah. I saw the baby nursery bit of last night's episode and was in awe of the wonderful high chair and cot. The cot looked very Eames and the high chair was like no other I have seen.
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Sydney Shop Girl blog
Yep, stretch marks are hereditary. I had a slightly bigger baby than Miranda (9lb, 14oz) and no stretch marks, but my mother and sister don't have any either. Unfortunately, we do get those spider veins, but at least those can go away. (Although, personally, I don't think stretch marks are any big horror, although I did once see a woman with ones that looked like blisters. That was bad.)
ReplyDeleteLove watching all the Oprah in Australia episodes. How do you feel about her coverage of Australia? Between her show and your blog, I'm desperately wanting to visit. In the meantime, I'm going to hunker down in my cozy home while -20 F degree windchills (it's how cold it feels with the wind) freeze everything else outside.
ReplyDeleteJoan's hair really did look amazing, I took a double take when it was on TV. Such a refreshing change.
ReplyDeleteI hope your whole community heals soon, I'm sure it will. The reports I've seen on the TV show a wonderful community spirit shining through.
Love the new lipstick. It's very chic. The French dress is also very nice. I didn't watch Oprah - maybe I should but I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all. Perhaps not in the right mental space for it. I too am sad about the Welsh Lady. I hope she starts up again soon. In the interim you'll have to bake for yourself which I'm sure won't be a hardship, what with your superior cooking skills - K xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an uber duber glamorous pic FF!
ReplyDeleteYou always look so perfect.
Ok I'm going to make an effort today.
Dear FF, Angelina Jolie has nothing on you...you have the most perfect lips! Stretch marks? I used Johnson's baby oil every day of my pregnancy, not one mark. Miranda Kerr, looks the most beautiful I have ever seen her in the Mom and baby photo.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything gets back to normal for everyone asap ,
You look wonderful. I love that chunky necklace. I hope that the Clarins product works for you. For some reason I never cared about my stretch marks. I guess I saw them as a sort of my mommy badge of honor for getting through my pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteTake care.
I saw a link to your blog on Adrienne's Rich Life on a Budget. It's adorable! I use the Clairin's Huile Tonic, and it is divine. I primarily use it on my legs after shaving, but I also use it on my hips and thighs to help with cellulite.
ReplyDeleteHi! I just found your blog via Janet's Gardener's Cottage. I liked your comment about 'choice'- I too respect her veganism, but couldn't do it myself! I am also pregnant battling the fashion issues is raises, so I like seeing your chic take on it all. Looking forward to reading more!
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Dear F.F.
ReplyDeleteOK. Seriously. Those are your lips? AND your hands? and did you not get the memo that your upper arms are supposed to be fat now? Hellooo- baby on board, get with the program!
Re the Clarins oil- I have used it and it does in fact smell divine. But I must share with you that my firstborn (God bless him) weighed 10 1/2 pounds. In my last month, I couldn't go anywhere without people asking me if I was expecting twins. My mother had stretch marks but I didn't have a single one. Anywhere. Let me add I wasn't the youngest mum on the block either! I think it's luck, and the oil sure can't hurt.
Hope you are feeling well
xx
SP
hi k,
ReplyDeletewhen is your baby shower. i want to be there in spirit.
xo
FF
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely card. It was a lovely to read it after a long week at work.
Take care and you look radiant. An inpsiration to us all.
SSG xxx
Very sad indeed about the Welsh Lady but fingers crossed she will be back in action soon - she makes a damn good Hummingbird Cake. I actually went to Rosalie today for the first time since the floods - there are a lot of businesses and homes very hurt in that area. A few places are open so I encourage locals to head down and spend some money. I think they all need it. I shopped today at Rosalie Gourmet Market and they looked pretty good but the shop assistant told me that they managed to get everything out before the floods hit (apparently they had everything go in the 74 flood) , she also told me that poor Sings do not have insurance to cover flood damage and they are struggling. Very sad but fingers crossed everyone can get up and going again soon.
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FF - i've just built a blog for our bookclub - we launched it yesterday! There is a little reference to you on it - see right hand side under "what we're reading".... hope you're well!
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Welsh lady had v minor flood damage, but was shut down due to health reasons. I know, I know the landlord
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