I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older and the thought of a Saturday night out is painful but and I have a new found love for day time outings that see me in bed by bedtime. Sunday’s are slowly becoming one of my favourite days of the week and after visiting the Hyatt…
Tag: lifestyle
i’m engaged!
Because who doesn’t want to read a good ol’ proposal story?
these are sydney’s best dumplings
I love Chinese food, in particular dumplings, so I’m always on the hunt for the juiciest xiaolongbao parcel or the softest pork bun pillow; ladies and gents I think I’ve found the holy grail of authentic Chinese food. Chinatown Noodle Restaurant is located in Haymarket and is one of Sydney’s hidden gems. However, I’m sure…
how i trick myself into drinking more water
Sitting at a desk for the majority of my day doesn’t usually physically exhaust me so I find it difficult to drink the recommended 2L each day. Two years ago I visited my naturopath after having suffered from skin issues for quite some time. We went through the usual questions and then she asked me…
can crystals help your skin?
Today I purchased the rose quartz heart facial sculptor from Miranda Kerr’s Kora Organics and I’m already in love! There’s been a huge increase in popularity with integrating crystals into your beauty routine, usually in the form of rollers, and I think anything that is all natural has my tick of approval. It’s important that…
i’ve found the world’s comfiest jeans
I like to be organised. I pride myself on it and I’m known for it by my friends and colleagues. As a result of said quality, I start my Christmas shopping in November. By doing so, I have more time to think about the gifts I buy and I also get to take advantage of both…
7 things you’d only understand if you grew up a wog
Seven things you’d only know if you grew up in a European Australian family.
pour decisions: the wine pair cheat sheet
I know I’m guilty of the ‘bottle shop google.’ You know the shuffle through your bag to find your phone, open google and type “What wine pairs with Thai/Italian/Spanish/Toasted cheese sandwiches” With a little help from my friends at Wine Selectors, I’ve now created a wine pair cheat sheet for you to bookmark and save…
Parlez-vous français?
Learning a Language; an item on many of our bucket lists, it’s an endeavour requiring a lot of dedication and effort. Born in Australia, and with an Italian mother and Spanish father, I thought it fitting to learn French, of course! In love with all things French; the culture, the wine, the lifestyle, the history…
love story: the date night
Your 6:30 alarm goes off for your morning run; you hit snooze and roll over; it goes off again; snooze. You have two choices here, turn off the alarm and roll over for a bit more shut-eye, or you get up and hit the pavement. I like to think that a relationship is a lot…
pour decisions: pinot gris vs pinot grigio
Same same, but different. There’s no doubt that your palate changes as you get older. I recently read an article in the Guardian that said after we grow out of our teenage drinking phase -i.e binging on sugary overloaded cruisers and shots of vodka and tequila- we gain an appreciation for more robust flavours, such…
Style Muse: emmanuelle alt
“Forget trendy designer labels. Jeans, a sweater or a t-shirt worn under a jacket that seems welded to you. When it’s just right, when you don’t see the effort, it’s irresistible.” Emmanuelle Alt is no doubt a style icon beyond France’s borders. Vogue Paris’ editor-in-chief since 2011, Emmanuelle pulls of effortlessly chic outfits on the regular…
on the streets: new york fashion week
New York is one of the fashion capitals of the world and during Fashion week, eyes aren’t just on the runways. Often those attending the shows are photographed just as much as those walking the catwalks- if not more. You’ll always find me checking out Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar’s street style galleries during the month-long festival of fashion,…
7 dresses for valentine’s day under $100
There are few greater feelings in life than seeing a waiter approach your table with your food or checking your mailbox and finding an online shopping package tucked inside. It was a tough one to narrow down, but I’ve compiled a list of 7 dresses for Valentine’s Day under $100. Yep- you read that right, style steals…
$10 pasta, this is not a drill!
As an avid foodie, (I think about what to eat for dinner, whilst eating lunch) I feel obliged to share this glorious information with the world. Jamie’s Italian is dishing up $10 plates of pasta until the end of the month and no, the offer isn’t just on a plain ol’ plate with some butter, I’m…
flowers on friday: sunflowers
With the long overdue rain falling this morning, I thought it only fitting to feature the sunflower to contrast the grey skies. The sunflower is synonymous with happiness and nourishment and this has a lot to do with the fact that it will change direction to receive the most amount of sunlight throughout the day….
yoga challenge
It’s official; I’m becoming a yogi…well, that’s the plan anyway. I came across vlogger Yoga with Adrienne on Youtube one evening -after having started with carpool karaoke, followed by the trailer for Tulip Fever- and thought ‘Maybe this is what I need right now!’ If you’ve been keeping up to date with my last Flowers on Friday post you’d…
cannes cannes, can you do the…
The red carpet at Cannes has provided us with some stunning examples of high-end fashion in the past and I know that this year will be the same. In preparation for the festival kick off overnight, I’ve had a look back at my top 5 gowns us mere mortals can only dream about from last year….
throwback thursday: eurovision
The Eurovision finals are upon us this weekend, with Aussie rep Isaiah Firebrace singing his way into Sunday night’s global sing-off. Chilling on the lounge last night, I channel surfed onto SBS where they were running a special of Australia’s fav Eurovision songs of all time and no surprises, we inducted Dami Im into our hall of…
flowers on friday: daisies
The Daisy’s symbolism is incredibly underrated in the flower world, often in the shadows of the Rose or Peony for those in search for a romantic bloom. I have to admit that I didn’t actually know this until I researched it, BUT the daisies are actually two flowers combined into one…
bon appétit baby
Today I decided to try and make pasta from scratch and although the end result was not perfect, it was a lot of fun. I also took all my own photos, which again, the end result was not perfect but I’m enjoying learning what the camera can do. I hate using stock images so from…
