Winter Woolly Delights
So I’m wanting a jumper for winter,but not just any ole jumper – one that is going to keep me warm but doesn’t cost the earth. I ideally want one with [...]
Shopping in Auckland
Going for Gold
The colour gold this year has taken on a whole new meaning for anyone interested in the Olympic Games starting in London on the 27th of July 2012. The fact that Stella [...]
The Missing Piece is Found
It is hard to put into words the emotional toll tracking down my birth father has been, both for me and him, I am sure. You invite a complete stranger into your life and from [...]
How Many is too Many?
I have just counted how many fashion apps I have downloaded on my iPad, and have decided I have way too many. Have I used any of them on a regular basis, No. But I [...]
Great Surprises Come in all Shapes & Sizes
Hi everyone – I entered a blogging competition recently (in hindsight probably not my right age demographic or audience) but I thought I would share with you my [...]
The Sari & I
I was privileged enough to get an invitation to an Indian engagement party which called for traditional dress. Off I went with my learned neighbour to visit roop [...]
“Fashion is made to become unfashionable” Coco Chanel
TOMS’ feel right for me
I fell in love with a brand of shoes called TOMS when in LA a couple of years ago, and am thrilled to see them now sold in Sitka (a store in Newmarket, Auckland). Having [...]
Modern Masters come to Town
I recently went to the Auckland Art Gallery to see the Degas to Dali Art Exhibition, (on until the 10th June 2012) which was the perfect way to spend a couple of hours on [...]
These boots were made for walking
So I go to a fashion event and decide that the best sights on show were the interesting, bright, and sometimes decidedly ugly footwear everyone was wearing. So here is a [...]
What is Style? 