Wednesdays Wisdom

Hungover and over again

I'm starting to wonder if my friends and I drink on a Saturday night just so we can be hungover and have an excuse to go down to www.theconservatory.co.nz on a Sunday to have a margherita pizza for lunch? But they just are so good.

Terrorisingly pretty

Stunning idea, but I would need to change the butterflies out for birds as I have an horrific phobia of butterflies or moths flying into my mouth and getting stuck in my throat (thank you Silence of the Lambs)

New Do

Really like it but the black ribbon makes me think of funerals but at least you would be the best styled there. Maybe a navy blue for everyday or a charcoal grey?

F%^& the rain

So appropriate for our Auckland weather. Available from onemoregadget.com

Weekends of whatever

Whatever weekends are the best when the sun is shining and you just chill with your family and friends. Singlets, jandals, coke (beer) char bro.

Comfort Zone

Having a real lull this week as I get back into work and the rain comes down so I'm hiding in my comfort zone. I think everyone has one,  mine has to be slogan t's and singlets with jeans or leggings, and it really puts my "throw a black suit jacket over the top and its workwear" theory to the test. I save La Moss for the weekends.

Texture - Velvet

I'm not a big fan of the frou but Tamsin Cooper's velvet jackets for kids like this one in dusky pink and her deep red version just make me wish B was small again, just so I could dress her in these and cuddle her stupid. Her purses and mirror compacts provide a little touch of whimsy in your bag even on your most serious suit days and her clutches are perfect for those winter nights when more is more is more. Check out her online store at www.tamsincooper.co.nz.

You've Been Collared Sonny

Zambesi's getting geared up for winter. I love wearing big collars up as I think it makes my face look thinner and I'm all about the optical illusion if it means you can have another slice of cake.

And is it because we had such a grungy winter everyone is so in love with azzure blue? I know I just can't get enough of it.

Boom!!

Yarn bombing has never really taken off here in NZ so I was really pleased to see this piece covering the handrail at the Devonport ferry terminal. Some of the pieces even had little tags with the contributors names including many residents from a local rest home. It just adds to the warm fuzzy community feel Devonport already has. Oh and the blondinis enjoyed a great day trip out in the sun.

Madge's Superbowl Sunday Outfits

Doesn't everybody wear Givency to the football?

Words of Wisdom for a Monday

Traps for young players

I don't travel much any more, especially long haul so I was a bit rusty when it came to packing. Luckily my colleagues travel monthly so they were more prepared than me and are nice sharing, caring kind of gals. My top 5 for looking half decent (which is all you can hope for after 12+ hrs) and keeping sane have to be ...

My preferred brand but I transfer it to a spray bottle

Great for face and ankles that resemble balloons

Keeps you sane and others safe as the nicotine withdrawl hits at about 8hrs

BYO cause airline ones never work (remember your 2 prong adapter)

I had to suck the Werthers to stop me laughing out loud

What I've been doing

I've been relaxing at Kata beach Thailand with a tiny bit of shopping thrown in here and there. Bit of a shock this morning when I went downstairs to the kitchen and there was no breakfast buffet and when I went back into my bedroom and housekeeping hadn't been to make my bed and tidy up! Oh well back to life back to reality. At least my ankles have returned to their normal size, clearly I am not meant to live in a tropical climate. I will miss my daily massages though!