DH and I travelled to Hamilton Island for the first time back in January. We chose to stay at qualia resort (more on the resort later) on Hamilton Island and we did day trips to Whitehaven Beach and Reefworld.
Day one recap:
x Arrived in Hamilton Island around noon (plenty of time for us to freshen up and explore the island before sundown)
x Checked in at qualia
x Explored Hamilton Island (mode of transport: buggy)
x Afternoon snacks and cocktails at One Tree Hill lookout (for amazing Whitsunday views and a perfect spot to watch sunset)
x Dinner at Bommie restaurant (a separate review will follow)
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Favourite looks from Venice Film Festival
Sep 1, 2012
Fiammetta Cicogna In Alberta Ferretti
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Fiammetta Cicogna wore this breathtakingly gorgeous gown by Alberta Ferretti for the Venice Film Festival premiere of "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" and all I can say is..wow!! I love the intricate lace applique and mesh detail which is often featured in many Marchesa and Elie Saab gowns, giving them an amazingly soft and ethereal look. The pink waistband completes the look.
Kate Hudson In Atelier Versace Fall 2012

Maika Monroe in Marchesa Fall 2012
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Christian Louboutin's 20th Anniversary
Apr 19, 2012

Last night I attended the launch of Christian Louboutin's 20th Anniversary Limited Edition capsule collection at Westfield, Sydney. The boutique was filled with beautiful and colourful shoes, 8 of which are from Louboutin's 20ans capsule collection, referencing classic styles from his archives. The style that stood out to me the most was the Pensée (available in Pink and Yellow at Sydney CL boutique), the shoe that sparked the red sole signature. The oversized flower on the ankle strap gives a whimsical feel to this pump which I absolutely adore!!!
I tried on both the pink and yellow Pensée and the pink version was a winner! The last is the same as the Pigalle and I feel most comfortable in these at 100mm. The 120mm proves to be a challenge as is the Pigalle 120 which I also have but sadly do not wear much.
Enamel bangles
Mar 22, 2012
I have always wanted to wear bangles because they are a nice change to the type of bracelets that I usually wear, however, my small wrist prevented me from wearing them and I rarely find one that doesn't slip off (except for some Louis Vuitton bangles). Recently my obsession with enamel bangles grew ever since Sal Y Limon beautifully made bangles caught my attention. They are not only unique in their own way but also come in many different colours and designs which I absolutely adore!!! Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find any online shopping site that actually stock them and also ship to Australia, but I have found a few other designers whose designs are just as fantastic. A few of them are still on their way to me but I have just received my first set of bangles by SEQUIN today which came from Nordstrom.
I also received a bangle by Etrusca last week which will also be shown in this post. You may have seen them on Chiara of The Blonde Salad. This bangle is very beautiful but it is quite big on me so I am not sure if I am going to keep it or not yet.
Etrusca bangle - available here
Sequin small insect wing enamel bangles - available here
My fav looks from 2012 Oscars
Feb 26, 2012
Holiday season
Nov 7, 2011
It is that time of the year again..one that I dread the most - FINAL EXAMS!
I've been really busy studying in the past 2 weeks and could hardly find the time to update this blog. I haven't really been out of the house much either, same old routine day after day: Sleep, study, eat, sleep.
I did, however, managed to get 3 new things to brighten up my boring exam days:
1) a faux fur vest from Supertrash that you can find here and on the Outnet ( the picture on Supertrash website does not do the vest justice as the actual colour is darker and the faux fur is more smooth. Pictures provided on The Ounet are much more accurate). I have yet to wear it out as it is too warm now in Sydney but I will soon have a chance to do so =P
2) A new nail lacquer from Les Scintillances de Chanel Holiday 2011: Rouge Carat. The colour is absolutely GORGEOUS!! It's a stunning, rich and sparkly red that is perfect for the holiday season.
3) I finally got a new phone. My sister and brother in law gave me an Iphone 3G for my 18th birthday (4 years ago) and it's been my one and only phone ever since. Ofcourse every phone has its 'use-by' date and I've been so reluctant to change phones that I ignored that 'date' for over a year. My phone started to slow down, freezed for at least 10 sec each time I receive a call and went into headphones mode at random times without headphones being plugged in. Its operation got so slow to the point that every single game lags. I kept telling myself that I will let it RIP once Iphone 5 comes out, but ofcourse, it will be another 9-12 months until that happens. So yesterday, I went to the Apple store and I got myself an Iphone 4S. For those of you who got one, you probably already know about the battery problem. It is a downside but this phone is still 1000 times better than my old 3G. I also got a really cute panda Iphone case =) and I've been having tons of fun with the photography apps on my phone.
These were taken using an app called Lemeleme and Instagram
Now onto even more exciting news: I will be going to the UK in December and will be in Paris for Christmas. I leave Sydney on 19th and arrives in London on 20th, which also happens to be my birthday. YAYYY!! This is actually a last minute plan as I have previously planned to stay in Sydney for Xmas and travel to the UK next year to see the exhibition of Msr.Louboutin’s work (as part of his 20th anniversary celebrations at the Design Museum in London). I know it will be extremely cold but I cannot wait to see London and Paris again. It's been such a long time since I was there last and ohhh the shopping!!!
Jimmy Choo ICONS collection
Oct 27, 2011
OK..so I'm not a peep-toe girl, in fact, I only have 2 pairs of peep toes in my entire shoe collection. But, I love love love the style Marlene from Jimmy Choo ICONS collection ( featuring 15 of the company's most iconic shoes) in celebration of Jimmy Choo's 15th-year anniversary. Rarely have I fell in love with a pair at first sight, especially by just looking at the stock pic, but this is it!
The style comes in violet and black. I personally love the violet version but the black is just as stunning. The combination of violet suede and light blue/aqua feather with a touch of crystals makes the shoes look so elegant and light. The sad thing is the heel height is 145mm and that is wayy out of my comfort zone, especially with slingback. My limit is 140mm and I am still struggling to master it.
These are available on Jimmy Choo online site and Net-A-Porter. 10% of net sales of the ICONS collection will be donated to the Jimmy Choo Foundation so hurry up and get yours!!
The style comes in violet and black. I personally love the violet version but the black is just as stunning. The combination of violet suede and light blue/aqua feather with a touch of crystals makes the shoes look so elegant and light. The sad thing is the heel height is 145mm and that is wayy out of my comfort zone, especially with slingback. My limit is 140mm and I am still struggling to master it.
These are available on Jimmy Choo online site and Net-A-Porter. 10% of net sales of the ICONS collection will be donated to the Jimmy Choo Foundation so hurry up and get yours!!


















































