‘Research?’ he hisses.. ‘I don’t do research. I know everything that has happened. I know for 30 years, my dear. I have a very good memory for the unnecessary thing.’ Karl Lagerfeld talking to  The Telegraph Uk

‘Oh, the movie was bad. She played it like women’s lib, like Simone de Beauvoir 30 years before The Second Sex . No, no, no, no. Chanel was a different kind of woman. Keira had it. She is a young woman in love, not a spinster.’ On Audrey Tatou playing Chanel..

“What happens when we educate girls? We empower them…If knowledge is power, let’s do more than ring the chime for change, let’s bang the gong.” - Madonna.

“Oh that’s private, that’s private … you know, something for the global woman, something for the mother, something dirty - always.” Brad Pitt, on what he got fiancée Angelina for her 38th birthday.

“I hope it’s not one of those things they throw on stage, because those are going to hurt.” - One Direction member Liam Payne, on the group’s new fragrance bottle.

“I do want babies, but I don’t want a great big vagina.” Kelly Osbourne, when asked if she wants kids.

“I would tease Matt about which flavor lip gloss he’d like for me to use.” Michael Douglas, on preparing for his love scenes with Behind the Candelabra costar Matt Damon

“I was married for almost 30 years to a wonderful man who went nuts and left me. I mean, can you imagine leaving Martha? I can’t imagine it.”
Martha Stewart, on the end of her marriage.

“Vera is very dedicated and very special. No matter what I say to her, I can’t make her too happy because it won’t work. Vera always has to have a little pain.’ - Ralph Lauren on Vera Wang at the CFDA Awards.

FiFi Style Session.

Everyone keep Calm!

It’s selling out fast but there is still time to book seats to…

FiFi’s winter fashion workshop at WBJ !

YOU’LL BE AMAZED: Watch as FiFi works her way through a carefully edited rack of divine clothes stying up a gorgeous model. Think of it as being backstage at a fashion shoot as FiFi shares her very snazzy expert styling tips on how to wear the must-have pieces of the season!

DON’T MISS: A free glass of bubby (Hic!) and a Clinique goodie bag - all covered by the $40 booking fee.

YOU’LL LOVE: FiFi’s down to earth fashion philosophy; it’s about mixing cheap but chic with outrageously luxurious investment pieces.

YOU’LL WATCH: Clinique’s makeup demonstration and tips on the latest makeup looks for winter and how to achieve it.

WHERE: The Set Bar Level 6 (on the way to Event cinemas) at Westfield Bondi Junction.

WHEN: 7pm , show starts at 7.15pm; Thursday June 20th, 2013

TICKETS: $40 each; numbers strictly limited click here (Group bookings are welcome ! )

The Silver Star: A Novel ….by Jeannette Walls .

Her memoir, The Glass Castle, has been a New York Times bestseller for more than five years. Now in The Silver Star, Jeannette Walls has written a heartbreaking and redemptive novel about an intrepid girl who challenges the injustice of the adult world-a triumph of imagination and storytelling.

It is 1970 in a small town in California. “Bean” Holladay is twelve and her sister, Liz, is fifteen when their artistic mother, Charlotte, a woman who “found something wrong with every place she ever lived,” takes off to find herself, leaving her girls enough money to last a month or two. When Bean returns from school one day and sees a police car outside the house, she and Liz decide to take the bus to Virginia, where their Uncle Tinsley lives in the decaying mansion that’s been in Charlotte’s family for generations.

Jeannette Walls, supremely alert to abuse of adult power, has written a deeply moving novel about triumph over adversity and about people who find a way to love each other and the world, despite its flaws and injustices.

$15 Publisher: Scribner (June 11, 2013) Amazon.com

Alta Moda by Mario Testino(MATE)

‘When it comes to cultural events, the opening of Alta Moda, photographer Mario Testino’s latest exhibition at Mate, his cultural foundation in the heart of Lima’s Barranco district, has to be one of the highlights of the season. The exhibition and the book are a tribute to traditional Peruvian dress, with its rich, colorful embroidery and fabrics that are often still worn in the Andes region of Peru.

“I wanted to pay homage to Peru and to the sumptuousness of traditional Peruvian clothing, clothing to which Peruvians remain attached today,” he says.
For his photo backdrops, Testino even turned to cult 1930s and 1940s Peruvian photographer, Martin Chambi’s family to help him bring his celebration of his native Peru to life.’

From a behind-the-scenes look at the Vogue Paris Peru shoot, to a special Peru travel journal, read more about Vogue Paris’ Peru issue here.
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It’s sale time everywhere. What to buy to take you through to the next season? White then add a dash of stone , grey and taupe. White is THE colour next season. warning: Please those who have kiddies, puppies, love gardening and cooking chocolate cake.  Bless.

Just as you were jawdroppingly shocked and totes amazed last year when I mentioned white shoes you will be wondering now what drugs I am on when I tell you to buy a white bag this season. Shut up and keep shopping. You need a white bag and why not a chic shopping tote? The one above is by the label ‘car shoe’ which I am pretty sure is owned by Prada. Too chic from Farfetch ‘Madras’ tote with pouch on sale $355.

A bomber jacket, white jeans and block heel sandals.
Three pieces you need in your wardrobe going into next summer? A bomber jacket, white jeans and block heel sandals. Worn together or mixed back with everything else on this page. The taupe zip bomber aka Coccoon boucle jacket from Witchery is fabulous. The bomber is so cool and it aint going nowhere next summer. Now on sale $89. The True Religion white jeans are a bit tortured. Bless. With rips and holes. Meant to be there. Just sayin. Yes, they are trending but that’s why you should buy fashion pieces like this on sale for AU$158.90 (30% off) from Shopbop. For those heading to the South of France for a warm holiday head to Heelsteal for these snazzy white taupe sandals. All you want for summer are block heel sandals. They will be everywhere. Love the ankle strap. Love that these little numbers are on sale for $64.

A grey sweater, white baggy pants and trainers.
If you have been reading the FiFi Report then you know I have been banging on that the sweater is the new blazer. Hope you’ve got message as there are sweaters everywhere, man. Love this grey cotton loose number from Seed. It has a sneaky back pleat situation. AU$79.95. You want white baggy peg peg pants for summer. Yes, you do. Sass and Bide are known for their great cut on their jeans and pants. Now $190. Roll up the hem and wear with Serafini trainers like these from Yoox now $98. Add said floppy sweater or a grey tee et voila! chic de la chic.

A white baggy top, grey jeans and beige ankle boots.
Here’s the thing : the silhouette is getting baggier and looser. You haven’t noticed have you?. Apart from skinny jeans, tops and jackets and shirts are sloppy. Gotta love that. Bassike is on sale and I want it all ; this white top is a winner. Love the sheer sleeves and the oversized shape. Look at that neckline. it’s not wide and ugly but sits in at the neck. Love. Now $220.
We all need grey jeans. Why? because they are not blue jeans and they are not black pants. But they work just as well. Head to Net a porter for grey Burberry Brit skinny jeans now on sale $112.50 50% OFF . The rush to Ninewest for the chic caramel suede ankle boots now on sale for $74. A must buy. You can walk in these.

Brussels sprouts with lemon, garlic and almonds… adulterated from Donna Hay

A delicious little side salad for grilled fish, lamb or whatever takes your fancy

You need for 8 fashionistas or 35 models:
2 tablespoons each olive oil and lemon juice
20g butter
2 cloves garlic, sliced
800g Brussels sprouts, halved and blanched
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind
½ cup (40g) flaked almonds, toasted

• Slip into a chic Burberry cashmere dress.
• Pour a wine. Relax. You made it to Friday.
• Ask George Clooney to slice the garlic as small as the diamond he should give you. Big.
• Then you can chop the Brussel Sprouts in half and give them a quick blanch. White is in you know.
• Ask George to finely grate the lemons. Just as his ex-girlfriend grated on him.
• Pour another wine. Guzzle.
• Juice the lemons and toast the almonds.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
• Throw in the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until light golden as a Chloe bag.
• Toss in the sprouts and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add lemon juice, rind and almonds and toss to coat.
• Serve as an accessory the main course.
• Yum