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Valentino Long Sleeve Crew Pullover

2013-04-30T02:07:00.005+12:00

Will you be mine?
RRP: €1,875.

Maybe not.
F x

http://modaoperandi.com/valentino

Mexico Takapuna

2013-04-30T01:53:00.004+12:00

My friends and I went to Mexico in Takapuna the other night for dinner. The place was bustling on a Friday night and the service was perfect. We sat outside with a blanket near the heating. The food was amazing as per usual and I savoured every bite. I had the Pumpkin Quesadilla and Salsa Roja and chips. Both very fresh and full of flavour. I love all things Mexican and I've dreamt of travelling to Mexico for too long now... Maybe in 2014.

www.mexico.net.nz

L’Oréal Professionnel Get Dusty Giveaway

2013-04-09T17:00:00.002+12:00

Embrace the voluminous looks of the day and ‘get dusty’ with this season’s hottest products.
L’Oréal Professionnel introduces three additions to its tecni.art styling stable with the Get Dusty range. Comprising texture dust, super dust and fresh dust the range delivers textured, voluminous and refreshed hair.
Fresh dust is L’Oréal Professionnel’s first dry shampoo, enabling refreshed, oil-free locks on-the-go for soft and shiny hair. Texture dust is the perfect powder if you are after this season’s coveted ‘just got out of bed look. which Super dust delivers voluminous locks from root to tip with a medium hold factor for your look to be in place throughout the day.

We have one full set of the Get Dusty range to give away, valued at $99.00.

To enter, leave us a comment below with your full name.

Giveaway ends on Wednesday 17th of April at 10pm.

Good luck!
Faaiza. xx

Please note this giveaway is only open to New Zealand readers.

Oprah's thoughts on Men

2013-04-08T00:30:00.001+12:00

A friend on mine shared this on her Facebook page recently and I love it. I wish someone told me this when I was in my teens.

If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away.
If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay. Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior. Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.

Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship that's not meant to be. Slower is better. Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy. If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you as you deserve then heck no, you can't "be friends". A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend.

Don't settle. If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is. Don't stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better. The only person you can control in a relationship is you. Avoid men who have a bunch of children by a bunch of different women. He didn't marry them when he got them pregnant, why would he treat you any differently? Always have your own set of friends separate from his. Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you. If something bothers you, speak up. Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.

You cannot change a man's behavior. Change comes from within. Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than you are. Even if he has has more education or in a better job. Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man, nothing more nothing less.

Never let a man define who you are. Never borrow someone else's man. If he cheated with you, he'll cheat on you. A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you. All men are NOT dogs.

You should not be the one doing all the bending... Compromise is two way street. You need time to heal between relationships. There is nothing cute about baggage... Deal with your issues before pursuing a new
relationship. You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you. A relationship consists of two WHOLE individuals. Look for someone complimentary...not supplementary.

Dating is fun... Even if he doesn't turn out to be Mr. Right. Make him miss you sometimes... When a man always know where you are, and you're always readily available to him ~ he takes it for granted. Never move into his mother's house. Never co-sign for a man. Don't fully commit to a man who doesn't give you everything that you need. Keep him in your radar but get to know others.

Scared of being alone is what makes a lot of women stay in relationships that are abusive or hurtful: Dr. Phil says... You should know that: You're the best thing that could ever happen to anyone and if a man mistreats you, he'll miss out on a good thing. If he was attracted to you in the 1st place, just know that he's not the only one. They're all watching you, so you have a lot of choices. Make the right one. Ladies take care of your own hearts... ❤

Katie Holmes in the latest Allure Magazine.

2013-03-24T15:32:00.001+13:00

Love this look!

2013-03-24T15:26:00.003+13:00

Hot rollers, winged eyeliner, blush and some lip tint. ♥

From theyallhateus.com

NEW Nivea Lip Butters Review

2013-03-24T15:12:00.001+13:00

When it comes to lip products you can never have enough. I always have one at arms reach whether it be in the car or at my desk. The Nivea Lip Butters arrived in a gift box one afternoon with matching macaroons for each flavour. What a delicious idea!

Lip butters are a bit different to the traditional lipbalm. They are much thicker in consistency, is more moisturising and you end up using less. Perfect timing considering we are just heading Autumn here in New Zealand.

The Nivea Lip Buter range comes in 3 different flavours- Unscented, Vanilla & Macadamia and Caramel. My favourite is the caramel, it smells exactly like caramel fudge.

Nivea Lip Butters are formulated with Niveas own Hydra IQ which naturally hydrates skin from inside out and also contains shea butter to protect sensitive skin, almosd oil with Vitamin E to help calm and condion the most dryest of skin.

RRP $5.49. They will be available at your local supermarket from mid-April, 2013.

Faaiza.

Catwalk on the Street Fashion Show Giveaway

2013-03-19T14:50:00.001+13:00

Newmarket Catwalk on the Street Fashion show is a FREE to public series of fashion shows that will showcase Newmarket’s retailers and top designer winter collections.

The event kicks off at 11am Saturday 23rd March. For more information visit www.newmarket.co.nz

I'm giving away a VIP Double Pass including Goody bags to Show 3 at 2pm - Designer & Streetwear featuring Stockroom, Service, laundromat, Tigerlily, Repertoire, Isakelle, Route 66, STARFISH, Clash, Sitka, Brave and Pocket.

To enter, simply leave us a comment below.

Giveaway ends on Thursday 21st of March at 10am.

Good luck!
F x

JLH Shoe Collection Autumn/Winter 2013

2013-03-17T21:31:00.002+13:00

Here is Jennifer Hawkins's latest campaign for her Autumn/Winter 2013 JLH Shoe Collection. Isn't she stunning?

FREE 2013 Printable Calendars

2013-03-07T22:01:00.003+13:00

How cute are these printable wall calendars? They are made by the lovely folks at Toffee Magazine and are free! Click here to download.

http://wolfandwillow.typepad.com/toffeeblog/2013/01/happy-new-year-free-2013-desktop-calendars.html

Karen Walker x UNIQLO

2013-03-04T16:52:00.002+13:00

Karen Walker has collaborated with Japanese mega-retailer Uniqlo on a childrenswear collection. ‘KW2 by KAREN WALKER’, the one-season collection will be available in UNIQLO’s 262 premier stores around the world.

Redcurrent + Endometriosis Awareness Month

2013-02-26T23:53:00.004+13:00

Next month is Endometriosis Awareness month. The lovely people are Redcurrent have released a series of limited edition iPhone cases to help raise awareness of the condition and improve the lives of girls and women.

Endometriosis is a hormonal and immune disease that affects six percent of New Zealand's female population - that’s around 130,000 women and girls as young as eight. The name comes from the word, endometrium, which is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus. In “endo” tissue like the endometrium is found growing in places outside the uterus where it shouldn't be. Symptoms include crippling menstrual and pelvic pain, infertility and the worst part is many women remain undiagnosed for years.

So, carry out an act of kindness and support this great cause. Half of the proceeds from their sale go straight to Endometriosis NZ. There are three stylish iPhone cases to choose from and they retail for $29.50.

To purchase online, head over to www.redcurrent.co.nz.
For more information on Endometriosis or other ways you can help, visit www.nzendo.co.nz

Toga Foil Shoes

2013-02-22T14:40:00.004+13:00

http://www.toga.jp/news/182120015.php

Diet Coke x Marc Jacobs Collaboration

2013-02-21T23:08:00.000+13:00

Marc Jacobs will be Coca-Cola‘s creative director for its Diet Coke line in 2013. Above are the three can designs he created, one to celebrate each decade since the drink was launched 30 years ago.

PostSecret, Valentine's Day Edition

2013-02-17T00:33:00.001+13:00

PostSecret is an art project where people write their deepest, darkest secrets on a homemade postcard and share it with the rest of the world. All secrets are anonymous and the website is updated every week. Above is the Valentines Day edition. My favourite is the black and white one.

Happy Valentine's Day! Where in the world are you and how did you spend your day?
F xx

www.postsecret.com

Anna Sui Nail Color

2013-02-13T17:42:00.001+13:00

Aren't these the prettiest nail polish bottles you have ever seen?

Available from www.urbanoutfitters.com

Miranda Kerr for Jalouse Magazine

2013-02-10T14:39:00.004+13:00

Miranda Kerr channels Bridget Bardot for a 1960's inspired editorial in the latest Jalouse Magazine. Styling, makeup, latest collections from Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent's make this shoot one of my favourites for 2013.

Photographer, Sebastian Mader.

Fx

KRISVANASSCHE Black Multi Laces Sneakers

2013-02-01T00:25:00.003+13:00

RRP $460 USD.
http://store.hypebeast.com/brands/kris-van-assche/black-multi-laces-sneakers

Sugar Paper for Goop

2013-02-01T00:21:00.003+13:00

We heart this limited edition Je T'aime note set made by Sugar Paper for Goop.com

Rihanna for River River lsland

2013-01-30T09:05:00.004+13:00

Rihanna For River River Island hits stores on March 5th. We can't wait to see what she's come up with.

Discreets Giveaway

2013-01-21T21:47:00.002+13:00

We're giving away a pack of Discreets together with this makeup case from Tender Love + Carry to one lucky reader. Check out the review here.

To enter, like the Discreets Facebook page and leave us a comment below.

Giveaway ends on Wednesday 30th of January at 10pm.
Good luck!

F x

Aloe Vera, Coconut Water & Peppermint

2013-01-05T18:34:00.001+13:00

I'm always thinking up new ways to enjoy coconut water and this little recipe is super easy and oh so refreshing. All you need is some Coconut water, peppermint leaves and some aloe vera concentrate. Fresh aloe vera would work too.

The Windy City

2013-01-04T15:10:00.002+13:00

I went down to Wellington with a few close friends to welcome in the new year. The weather was perfect despite what the news reports said. We saw a few sights, enjoyed some of the most delicious food and had a great time.

1. Civic Square, Neil Dawson Sculpture.
2. Paddle boats on the Lagoon
3. Wellington Harbour, stunning day.
4. Giant Squid at Te Papa.
5. Duck pond at Te Papa.
6. Brunch at Aroy Thai Express, Cuba Street. The noodles with gravy is amazing.
7. Pretty little suitcase set. Perfect for storing craft supplies.
8. Bird show at Wellington Zoo.
9. Clever little creation.
10. Pelican, such a beautiful creature.
11. Lady Baboon cleaning male Baboon. Hmm.
12. Nylas relaxing.
13. Pelican posing.
14. Lace effect. Wow.
15. Crane against turf.
16. 'Origami' themed chairs.
17. Delicious lunch at Origami. Stay away from the Miso. It was foul.
18. After a few cancellations/delays our plane finally arrived.

F x

Karen Walker Bangles

2012-12-19T17:50:00.000+13:00

One of each please!

DIY tea towels & candles

2012-12-19T12:43:00.004+13:00

You can never go wrong with handmade presents. I decided to make a few tea towels and Sweet pea & Vanilla candles for some PR friends. I'm quite happy with how they turned out.