shopping Archive

  • Vintage Finds in the Bush

    Posted on December 21, 2009 | 4 Comments
    Do you remember that same day my parents took me and Hermes to the beach? ( If you have forgotten you can read here) Well after the beach stop, Mommy shrilled in delight when she spotted a little house in the middle of nowhere. Uncle Hermes and I...

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  • Bag-alicious

    Posted on July 5, 2009 | 2 Comments
    Do you ever feel like splurging out on a bag every now and then? I do, but thank God that Net-A-Porter is in pounds and I am not over-paid, I have been able to fight off my obssesive urge to purchase a bag. Recently, on...

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  • Winter Warmers

    Posted on June 29, 2009 | 1 Comment
    I have selected 6 of the best coats to see you through this chilly winter. I think the prerequisites for a good coat are cut, style and comfort. It has to fit and flatter, see you through many seasons, be in versatile shade and keep...

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  • SHOEvenirs from Hong Kong

    Posted on June 11, 2009 | 5 Comments
    Be prepared. I am about to show you 3 spectacular souvenirs that gave our credit card a heavy workout in Hong Kong last year. I admit. I splurged. But not as much as I would have if I bought my Chloe, YSL and Repetto shoes...

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  • Window Dressing

    Posted on June 6, 2009 | 1 Comment
    I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of fancy window displays. Most of the fine pieces in my wardrobe were purchased on a whim when I saw how chic they looked on the mannequins. Even if the clothes didn’t quite have...

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  • Have you heard of Nicholas Kirkwood?

    Posted on May 30, 2009 | 3 Comments
    Ladies, I’m sure you all know Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin, but have you heard of a young shoe legend by the name of Nicholas Kirkwood? Do yourself a favour and read the linked article about him so you are not missing out on...

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  • Gem from Zurich

    Posted on May 23, 2009 | 6 Comments
    My husband bought me this antique 14 carat Aquamarine ring from a French-speaking Swiss lady after much bargaining on a day-trip to Zurich. We were lucky enough to visit the Bürkliplatz Flea Market. I actually wanted a vintage onyx ring but the ones she had either...

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  • Deliver us from Miss Sixty…

    Posted on May 18, 2009 | 31 Comments
    Staying true to my roots, I visited Miss Sixty on my whirlwind trip to Shanghai earlier this year. Having spent 2 years styling and selling at Miss Sixty (Melbourne Central and the late Chapel Street store),  I just had to make my obligatory pilgrimage to...

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