"Say what you will about me but, and I’m not passing judgment, but when I had my daughter I stayed at home with her almost every night for the first year of her life." Courtney Love passes judgment on Britney ( Courtney you were at home. Trashed.)
"You guys are making Tara Reid look like Audrey Hepburn. What’s next? Shots of stars pooping out of a window?" Saturday Night Live’s Amy Poehler, on Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan "flashing (their) business. ewww.
"Unless I’m fully waxed, I don’t go commando… That’s just my own personal hygiene issues. Also, the skirt gets a little cold on me." George Clooney on why he won’t do a Britney and flash ( Damn).
“Every move I make at this point has been magnified more than I expected, and I probably did take my new found freedom a little too far. Anyway, thank God for Victoria’s Secrets’ new underwear line!” Britney on her website (Oh, those paparazzi are so naughty magnifying everything; it was just a simple flash.. every day. )
"I’m proud of my breasts. I call them my girls. They’re my charms, my feminine wiles. I’m very comfortable with my sexuality, my body and my face. Well, not always my face, but it’s stuck there and there’s nothing I can do about it” Scarlett Johannsen. (can you tell Joan Rivers please)
"He asked me, ‘Is it true you are getting divorced, and, if it’s true, what are you doing later.’" Pamela Anderson on her ex-husband Tommy Lee’s response she’d split from Kid Rock. (He misses her girls)
"I watched Lindsay Lohan snort cocaine and pop Oxycontin- then wash it all down with vodka.I’ve spent many booze and drug-fueled nights with Lindsay, and I’m only coming forward now because I want to save her life” a close friend told The ENQUIRER. What a great and close friend indeed
"Poor f–er." Mel Gibson, on Michael Richards’s recent racial outburst.
"Being young, I just want to put it out there that AIDS is still killing people. You might get cured from it, but it’s still killing people." R&B crooner Chris Brown ….There is a cure? Do tell…
"Yeah, like Magic Johnson, He ain’t got no trace of HIV left in his body." Magic.

Christmas is such a lovely time. The whole family sits down together on Christmas Day for a delicious dinner followed by a big fight and probably tears and arguments. Sorry that’s not right. The fights normally happen before lunch. If there is no fighting there is boredom. You sit next to your long lost cousin twice removed (from rehab) and you realize you should not have wasted all that money on botox; your face has not changed expression for at least an hour. But do not fret! Bring out the Chatterbox from kikki-K. Watch as the table livens up while you dictate and boss everyone around with songs, games and fun! (then rush out for more botox before New Year).

$9.95 Chatterbox from kikki-K

So this is Christmas and what do you do? Keep away from as much green and red as possible. Red is Ok if it’s on your nails or on your feet. Red is not Ok if it’s the colour of your bank account. Or when it’s mixed with green. This year decorate your tree with chic modern decorations. The gorgeous Archangels from George Jensen are in simple modern stainless steel with wax cotton ribbon are the only thing to put on your tree. Buy a group of four for $39 or a larger Archangel for $49. Then wear them as earrings on Christmas Day.
Georg Jensen Christmas Angels http://www.georgjensen.com/gj/flash/brand/brandPage.html

You don’t need that new Prada bag. That Hermes Cape Cod watch. Or even that divine new Burberry’s trench. You don’t even need those Chloe shoes. There is only one thing you need this party season: the Crème de la Mer facial Radiant Facial mask. It’s an “intensive, two-part system that works synergistically to restore a clearer, more even complexion. In just eight minutes, the utmost in clarity, luminosity and brightness begins to appear.” And for $720 the glow on your face will easily match the glow you get from any new purchase found at Prada. (Other solution: Buy the Prada bag and lie that on top of your face for at least an hour…. I am sure it will work just as well).

$720 Crème De La Mer Radiant Facial from David Jones.

Condé Nast will launch an Indian Vogue magazine in 2007.
Off to Miami for Art Basel Miami? Stay here http://sagamorehotel.com/
The Dylan Amsterdam is a groovy hotel created by British Designer Anoushka Hempel http://www.dylanamsterdam.com/
In Paris head to the Jean Loup Sieff exhibit showcasing The Bazaar Years http://www.baudoin-lebon.com/
Dolce & Gabbana has ditched Steven Meisel for Steven Klein (to shoot their ads)
Visionaire Magazine is celebrating its 50th issue with a set of 10 nesting toys designed by 10 artists.
The creative director of Paris Vogue and Art Director Fabien Baron will exhibit a selection of his own geometrical silk-screen compositions at Colette in Paris till Dec 30. He also has developed three scented candles for the ubercool store. http://www.colette.fr/ what a great site! WWD
Prada is launching the new, second Luna Rossa yacht in Valencia, Spain, in the second half of next month. The first yacht was presented in March at the team’s new headquarters, designed by Renzo Piano.
The Greek royal family will to sell off a collection of silverware and other heirlooms from one of their former palaces next month at Christie’s.
George Clooney has taken time off from mourning his deceased pig Max to snag the film rights to John Grisham’s new book. "The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town" Bless.
New Movies coming….. Renee Zellweger and Ewan MCGregor star in Miss Potter, the life of Beatrix Potter http://www.misspottermovie.co.uk/
‘The Good Shepherd’ starring Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon http://www.thegoodshepherdmovie.com/
 The History Boys - winner of most Tony awards in 50 years- is now a movie http://www.foxsearchlight.com/site/thehistoryboys/

http://wollemipine.com/
Buy a wollemi Pine as a Christmas tree and he royalties go to the preservations of this rare tree.

http://wishuponachristmaslight.com.au/postregindex.aspx
‘The Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Australia is giving you another reason to get into the Christmas spirit this year. Vote for your favourite Christmas house or garden and you could win return airfares to Auckland, New Zealand for two people with three nights accommodation at the Hyatt. Valued at $3,315.00….

Lindsay Lohan is an alcoholic, keeps wearing bad outfits.
Britney keeps flashing. Celebrates her 25th birthday (by flashing again.)
Media sluts Becks and Posh are splashed all over Hello Magazine “ Victoria Beckham is one lucky artificial humanoid entity.’ Says pinkisnewblog.
The biggest proof Nicole Kidman is trying to have a baby is her latest haircut: She just got a fringe to hide her forehead. If she is pregnant she will have to stop all Botox. It’s proof! She has a fringe! She is pregnant!
Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn split.
 Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson are over.
Paris and Stavros are back together until they break up again.
Keith Urban is still in rehab for alcohol abuse. Must have been a lot of alcohol.
’TomKat have returned home to LA after their honeymoon … Katie Holmes was seen carting around a mysterious object hidden away underneath a baby blanket. Hmmm … I wonder what it could be??’ ( Suri is never to be seen again) Pinkisthenewblog.
Nicole Richie is finally receiving recognition for something other than being adopted by Lionel and her water and air diet. She has been voted as PETA’s Worst Dressed List narrowly beating fellow rubberband Ashley Olsen.
Madonna will release a line of clothing called M By Madonna for H&M.
Tory Burch is rumored to be dating Revlon head honcho Ron Perelman.
Sporty Spice Mel B is pregnant; Eddie Murphy says he is NOT the father.
Sorry Eddie Murphy, Mel B. says you are the daddy.
Britney Spears needs an intervention ( or just undies at this stage)
Lindsay Lohan needs an intervention.
Breaking news.. Britney has vowed to start wearing underwear again. Says thank God for Victoria’s Secret new underwear line. http://britneyspears.com

101 Things to Buy Before You Die (Paperback) by Maggie Davis
‘This shopping tour of a lifetime for women and men alights on the best of almost everything worldwide. Men can find the best place for bespoke suits; women will be guided to the top little black dress. If you want to know where on the planet to locate the finest diamond ring, best olive oil, or motor scooter, you’ll find the answer here.” Thankyou.
$14 http://www.amazon.com/Publisher: Red Rock Press (October 25, 2006)

The Christmas List
Private Splendor: Great Families at Home (Hardcover) by Alexis Gregory.
‘This beautiful volume explores eight European estates that, despite war, taxes, and the passage of time, have remained in the same families for centuries. Offering an inside view of a highly refined way of life, Private Splendor reveals the secrets that kept these homes in private hands. The houses include Seville’s Casa de Pilatos, owned by Spain’s most illustrious grandee; Harewood House in Yorkshire, owned by a cousin of Queen Elizabeth; and Germany’s Schloss Regensburg, occupied by the flamboyant Princess Gloria von Thurn and Taxis’ (TNT). Snazzy!
$60 http://www.amazon.com/ Publisher: Vendome Press (October 1, 2006)

Economy Class
Sportsgirl:
Check out the very Marni blue, black and white print empire top in cotton $69; (I think we saw that in Veronika Maine!); the beautiful sheer tuille or net silver sequin sleeveless tank is chic for $99 and so is the silver lurex scoop neck, ¾ sleeve top $99. Check out the light grey cotton jersey dress with a deep V neckline and big puff sleeves $79; and the cute little Cacherel inspired print shoestring ruched dress $119 There are short shorts galore $49. Buy the puff sleeve T in a cotton textured knit $29 and sundresses in lots of colours $99. The cool gold thin belts are great $19; the big sunglasses in lots of colours are about $29 and the groovy flat roman stud sandals are only $39.The floppy straw hats are good for $29.
Witchery:
Check out the soft denim A line skirt $79; the cute short cuffed shorts $59; the side pocket pencil skirts $89 and the grey marle tie back singlet dresses $139. Also check out the black empire cotton dresses $99 (also on blue) and the strapless ruched dresses are cool $129. The shirt waister dress in stone washed cotton is chic $139. Buy the tulip hem tank tops $39. Lots of dresses on sale here too.
David Jones; Le Specs sunglasses are great and are very 70’s and groovy for $49.
MNG:
Lots more fabulous pieces here form the next winter collections and it’s all great for party dressing with lots of sequins and black. Love the navy or gold lurex sleeveless knit with a sequin belt $119; the black tops with a high tie neck $129 and buy the black narrow satin pants $119. Check out the black chiffon skirts with black floral cuts $149 and the cute black sequin cape for about $200. Plus the dresses with lace inserts is chic too for about $299.
Cue:
Lots of creams and browns and taupes here. Check out the white dress with black straps and belt $215; the belted short jacket in camel $200 and love the choc brown trapeze crop trench $295. Look at the choc trousers and the textured side pocket black tulip skirt $169. There is a grey round neck, T shirts $39 and a fab Stella Mac inspired oversized stone shirt dress with belt $225. The patent black and white belts are fabulous and a must buy.
Kookai;
Best buys are stone trench with military silver buttons and a silver sequin belt $249; the cuffed denim short shorts with white stitching $99; the crop denim jeans to the knee $119 and the cute denim blazer jacket with a frill trim $189. Buy the T-shirts in every colour $49. Love the silver gold metallic linen cuffed shorts $129; the tie back tanks with a keyhole, cute $49 and the little T shirts with a satin ribbon belt and puff sleeves $129. The black jewels with covered beads are great $59 and so are the small gold clutch bags.

Business Class
David Jones:
New in are the Kenneth Cole collection of bags a la Chloe with a lock, 2 handles and structured in vintage leather $449. Also check out the fabulous Tom Ford sunglasses about $449 plus all the other designer sunglass ranges: Gucci, Givenchy and the Dolce Gabbana and Chanel about $440.
Myer:
Check out the new See By Chloe winter collection. Buy the must have, divine tan leather zip hoodie also in black with a drawstring waist and of course hood $1300; the black T shirts with logo $300; the grey and black wide stripe sweater $640 and black oversized wide neck T shirts with little bobbles $525. Check out the black trousers, fabulous with a slight pinstripe $560 and the black single breasted heavy wool trench coat with huge black buttons, sensational $1200. CNC ( The Costume National younger line); Check out the groovy black sequin front logo T shirt; $175, also in red; the beautiful grey velvet blazer $860; the light brown pinstripe crinkle taffeta trench belted and DB $1320 and the red puff sleeve drawstring T shirt for $210. Fabulous quality and great prices and cut. Get in there now.
Scanlan & Theodore:
Lots of divine pieces here. Check out the navy or black belted knit top $320; the black ruffle pencil skirt $300; the satin tulip skirt with double stitching on the waistband $300 and the divine black short crop jacket $600. Look at the cute little soft pink gingham and blue linen check dress with a halter neck $400; the soft pink chiffon wrap dress $600 and the gorgeous short sleeve empire white dress with blue tie dye on the hem $800. It has a belt too. Buy the jersey V-neck dress with a belt $500, very snug fit and the fabulous chiffon bow blouses $300. Love the puff sleeve knit 3 button polo top $180 and the navy calico dress $450. The dark denim crop jeans are $280. Divine.
Country Road:
Best buys are the ruched shoe string cotton jersey sundress in navy or grey, a flattering cut $99; the empire cotton jerey cami with a rope straps $99; the white stripe Caftan shirt $99 and the ruffle front black dress about $299. The shoes are a great buy here: love the flat silver or gold roman sandals $119; the red stacked heel platform wedges $200 and the espadrilles. Also check out grey marle cotton camisoles $79 and the silver silky tulip skirts with a self belt $119.
Max and Co: Check out the sale!

First Class;
Myer:
The new winter collections have just arrived in store There is Donna Karan, Martin Margela, Philosophy by Alberta Feretti D&G, Victor and Rolf, Peter Som, Nicole Farhi and more.
Head straight to Stella McCartney for a navy jacket $2000; the navy dress with a drape neckline $2000; the beautiful cowl neck pin tuck high neck shirt $1120 and the must have sweater dress in grey $1020 with a polo neck. Buy the black off the shoulder big sweater $1100; the groovy drape front chiffon shirtdress $2400 and the tan or black knit with a fabulous huge oversized pleated collar $1200 and the choc brown pants for $950. Check out the choc brown navy chiffon top $1695. Donna Karan: It’s a chic collection, buy the amazing black sequin sweater singlet dress $1700; the divine black organza tulip skirt with a satin waist band $3200; the cream knit sequin singlet top $1100 and the black dresses. Divine.
Peter Som: check out the beautiful wide black pants $1100; the cream puff sweater $1070; the grey sweater dress with a fabulous embroidered hem $1550; the fab black and white print chiffon pussy bow blouse $760.
Martin Margiela 6: Buy the fabulous black nylon puffa coat with double breasted and belted with press stud $890; the black cowl neck sweater dress with white piping $490; the grey silk patchwork shirt with a huge knit hem almost a mini dress $390 and the chic grey sweater with white piping $350. Love the burgundy shrug cap for about $250.The fab wool melton bomber jacket is a must buy with press studs $710.
 Victor & Rolf: if you buy anything buy the white double ruffle shirt, divine $760; the black tulip skirt $650; the fabulous black wool coat $1900 and the black knit ribbon detail dress with high neck and long sleeve $1100. Buy the white cotton pussy bow blouse $750 and a white ruffle shirt dress $50.
Philosophy di Alberta Feretti: Buy the divine choc brown ruffle front chiffon dress $1350; the black dress $1180 with chiffon sleeves and black beading; the soft pink chiffon blouse with black jet beading $1090 and the choc all over sequin dress $2100.Also on sale at Myer…. check out the huge sale of Roland Mouret dresses and tops with prices slashed! Go for the green black or even hot pink dresses. The orange dress is about $855 from about $2000; the tops are about $800 from $1500. The Victor & Rolf is on sale too. Buy the drape white silk top now $270 ( what?!) and the soft pink chiffon gorgeous shirt now $325 and the black trousers now $400. There is a scary gold jacket for about $600.Also look at the Stella McCartney on sale as well with dresses for $900 that were about $2000.
David Jones :
Lots of new Chloe and Marc Jacobs and Prada bags arrived!. Check out the big tan square oversized Birkin style bag with an outside pouch pocket $2495, also in black. The smaller version for you is in black or tan or choc $1995. Buy the Paddington Bags or Silverado bags in black or tan $2500 or the fabulous 2 handle slouch with the zip pockets, it’s hot! $2600.The small tan structured bag is $2100. In Marc Jacobs buy the Venetia bag in black $2150 with gold hardware and the slouch version of that $2950 with one handle. Also buy the Quilted Stam bag $2550 or the chic stand up tote in camel or burgundy or tan about $2500. Love the Marc Jacobs 2 tone black and brown trim structured lady like bag with 2 handles $2950. There are some fab beaded and embroidered clutch bags here as well . And while you are there check out the Ferragamo bags on sale, they are gorgeous. And please buy the Marc Jaocbs and Chloe wallets and also bag charms for about $280. The Chloe wallets are $695 and the Marc Jacobs wallets are divine in red, tan or black and I think I saw green. $850. Also check out the Mulberry bags for about $1500.
The Bally bags are on sale here too and I do love the choc brown suede slouch with silver hardware and one strap for $550.
In the David jones Prada boutique there are too many fabulous bags to mention this week. But next week we shall pay our respects to Prada and head to the Mothership for a final shop.

Best Bar Nuts …..from Nigella Lawson
Need to serve gorgeous little nibbles with those Christmas Belllini ? These are sensational and addictive!

You need for one fattie or 30 fashionistas

About 500g assorted unsalted nuts, e.g. peeled peanuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans and whole unpeeled almonds.
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary (from two 8cm sprigs)
½ teasp cayenne pepper.
2 teasp dark muscovado or brown sugar.
2 teasps Maldon salt.
1 tab unsalted butter, melted

· Preheat the oven to 180C.
· Pour a drink
· Toss the nuts together to mix them all up
· Spread them out on a baking tray
· Toast in the oven till they become light golden-brown. Think the colour of an Hermes Bag ( takes about 10 minutes.)
· Melt the butterChop up rosemary
· Go on have another drink
· Then combine the rosemary, cayenne, sugar, salt and melted butter in a big bowl
· Thoroughly toss the toasted nuts in the spiced butter. Go on use your fingers
· Then serve warm in chic little bowls.
Delicious!

The Holiday ……written and directed by Nancy Meyers (Something’s Gotta Give).
Genre: Rom Com extraordinaire.
Who: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black.
The Plot: LA 2006. Cameron Diaz is stressed out Business Woman. Ditches cheating boyfriend. Has meltdown. London 2006. Kate Winslet is stressed out working girl. Has meltdown over cheating cad boyfriend. Girls swap houses. Cameron goes to tiny house in Surrey. Tries to be funny. Channels Meg Ryan. Without success. Wears lots of high heels in the snow. Dirty rotten scoundrel Jude Law appears from Cold Mountain. Smooches. Charms. We know why Sienna ditched him. In LA Kate Winslet cries a lot. Channels Bridget Jones. Without the jokes. Helps old man across the road. Jack Black escapes School of Rock. Starts singing. Wiggles eyebrows. Love is in the air. They all kiss. Breakup. Makeup. More kissing. More romance. More pretty houses in the snow. More singing from Jack Black. The end.
Acting: Kate Winslet is great but not funny. Cameron Diaz is over directed. Jude Law is charming. The perfect Man. Jack Black is funny.
Photography: ‘Lusciously crafted at every level, from Dean Cundey’s flattering cinematography to the even more flattering selection of L.A. and U.K. locations.”
Variety
Design: I see a fabulous huge house in LA full of chic white furniture. I see the prettiest little house in England. Snow covered trees and lanes, quaint English pubs and villages. Pretty as a post card
Wardrobe: White, white and more white. Cameron wears fabulous shearling coats, chic big bags and gorgeous scarves. Kate wears hoodies and more white and cream. Both wear gorgeous little black dresses parties. Of course.
Salon de Beaute: Cameron Diaz’s hair is a boring bob. It never looks messy. Makeup is clean simple and modern. Jude Law has a tan and blonder hair in the first half of the movie and then goes pasty and dark. Please explain.
Botox: Kate Winslet: no. Cameron; Yes. Jude; probably. Jack Black; never. You need it for the gooey girly bitsWaterproof Mascara: I advice lashings of Max Factor Aqualash.
Bloodnguts: Thank the Lord the answer is NO
Mind drifted to shopping: When Jude Law is not in the scene.
Smokin’ smooches: Smooches galore!
Car chases: No way.
Rename It: Something’s Gotta Give Bridget Jones
Best Review: “A movie so loaded with charm that it makes you glow all over and puts a smile in your heart.” New York Observer.
Best Worst Review: “Goes for drippy, excruciating cuteness on the level of teddy bears who tickle you, tuck you in and sing you to sleep.” Metromix.com.
See it or donate to the Prada Bag fund? Like a fake Prada bag from Japan with cute little charms hanging off it this movie is so plastic and ridiculous and charming you can’t help but like it. Just ignore the crappy lining and badly made seams and drool over the pretty bits like Jude Law. http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/theholiday/