Time for a Triwa

After spending 7 years with my little silver Storm watch I thought it was time to upgrade to something a little more chunky, stylish and unique.  In a recent trip to Melbourne I came across this awesome watch by Swedish label Triwa.  I want more than one!!

Zara heels

After a bit of bargaining with the ebay seller, I managed to buy these fantastic heels from Zara. Piccie thanks to www.dirtyhairhalo.com

Gorman now in Newmarket, Auckland

The wait is over!  After years of seeing a best friend in some fantastic outfits from Gorman (she lives in Melbourne) I can now relax that we have this shop in Auckland.  Love her quirky designs and it's about time we got another Australian designer in town.  To find it online go HERE or visit the store on Nuffield St, Newmarket.

Image: Gorman

The Bowie Pant, Maurie & Eve

I am very very excited to have nabbed one of the two pairs of Bowie Pants by Australian label Maurie & Eve, that will be arriving to the store Area 51 in May!  I found these gems on a blog and thought I must have those!  So I searched and searched as they sold out in Australia.  So my toll calls to Oz and time spent researching was well worth it.

 These are another pair of amazing pants that I would also like to get my hands on - but they are from Celine, and doubt anyone in NZ even stocks this label.

Two Dimensional Life of Her

Went to a fantastic live theatre performance on Friday night as part of the New Performance Festival at the Aotea Centre - Two Dimensional Life of Her, by Fleur Noble.  It was a great visual experience of 2 & 3D visual effects, see my review and awesome photos here on Thread.

Hair up...

I was lucky enough to spend my Christmas holidays with my family which meant the chance to do my sisters hair for a wedding she was attending.   It's a little hard to see from this photo but there are around 3-4 french rolls over the crown of the head.  A few bobby pins later and ta-da....

Cool coral

I love this gold thimble (not sure what else to call it?!) and the corals and greens...

Image from Scandinavian Chic

Bad hair with Vidal Sassoon Straighteners

Bought some Vidal Sassoon Straighteners last week and they were so terrible!!  Didn't curl my hair, burnt my fingers holding them and didn't run smoothly through my hair at all.  So just letting you all know that these are a bad buy.  I have now ordered myself some GHD's - what I should have done in the first place.  Buy them at ASOS and you will save yourself around $100!

Lonely Miaow's Charity Tan-a-thon

Please come along and support a fantastic Auckland charity Lonely Miaow at New Zealand's first ever Tan-a-thon!  Help us to raise much needed funds to help us care for abandoned, injured and stray cats and kittens all over Auckland.  I really appreciate the support by our sponsor Spraytanz who will be helping us on the day.

A visit to ZARA, Sydney

Last weekend was spent relaxing in the beautiful sunshine in Sydney and of course a spot of shopping specifically at the new ZARA store.  I could have gone wild but with boyfriend in tow I could only do a quick shop.  I still managed to come away with 4 new items - here is a pic of the wide-legged silk pants I purchased.  I am looking foward to trying out my bright orange jeans as well.  Bright colours are one of the main themes on the racks and I am loving the vibrant orange!

Image from 5inchandup

Lonely Miaow

I've just taken on a voluntary role of Marketing & Fundraising Manager for a fantastic charity called Lonely Miaow.  Based in Auckland they take care of stray and abandoned cats all over the Auckland region.  Watch out for some exciting fundraising events coming this way... who said fashion and animals don't mix!

Image: www.lonelymiaow.co.nz

Back on track!

It's been a busy time of year.... summer is upon us and there will be lots to talk about fashion-wise.  NZ Fashion Week has been and gone, will NZ keep this event going??  Not so sure...

Anyway, I think lace is still going to be popular for summer....

Tessuti and Ingrid Starnes collaboration

The official opening of the Tessuti and Ingrid Starnes store in Herne Bay was held last Thursday night bringing together beautiful homewares and goregous fashion.   To read more go to my story here at Thread

OSIS +

Having fine hair can be a real pain when you want to give some height and boofiness to your do.  So when my hairdresser suggested Osis hair dust I was very intrigued... how had I never heard of this product before?  The easiest way to explain it is that it's like talcum powder which you shake ever so lightly into your hair.  It creates texture and a matt finish rather than a shine.  Pricey at the hairdresser but you can grab this on strawberrynet too.

Ring of silver

I have spent the last 8 weeks at a fantastic contemporary jewellery course at a place called Workshop 6 based in Kingsland, Auckland.  I've always wanted to learn how to make proper silver jewellery so this course definitely gave me the skills to do this and I came away with something I'm quite proud of.

Bird in a Bunnysuit

I've been coming across these great little gift cards in a few shops recently as well as craft markets, I thought they were cute and quirky and would be lovely in a frame so I got in touch with Bayley Collins the designer and requested a customised print size especially for a new frame I had.  The print I chose is called 'Hoo.. me?'  Her website is www.birdinabunnysuit.co.nz

OAT's biodegradable sneakers

OAT's was founded by Dutch designer Christiaan Maats in 2008 with a goal to create environmentally and imaginative products.  Check out this sneaker below - fully biodegradable, once they come to the end of their life, plant in the garden and watch them sprout into wildflowers!  Choice!

 Website www.ecouture.com photo by Coriette Schoenaert

'The Search'

New purchase of a brand-new, with tags on dress from Sass and Bide.  The Search dress will work perfectly for me for this weekend!  Gotta love Trademe..

Outlook for next summer.... ah not so sure

Want to see what is in store for us next summer?  Top Shop's first look for summer below.   Now I like pieces that are a bit different but I think this is going a little far.  I'm sure we will see hoards of girls following the trend as they do and in large groups!  Get me a bucket please.

New Zealand Fashion Festival 2011

I was lucky enough to be given a ticket to the NZ Fashion Festival last week.  I reviewed Collection #3 hosted by Cleo on Thursday night.  To read more go to Thread's website here.