Books, Books, Books! Free Worldwide Delivery!
I have just discovered The Book Depository.
Yes, it does sound like something you might insert somewhere in your body but in fact this is an international bookseller who ships books free of charge! worldwide! Talk about cheap but chic.
Among the books I spotted were The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo for $12, The Elegance of the Hedgehog for $12, and The CoCo Chanel Biography for $16. It’s book heaven.
Also you can watch what other people are buying around the world on the Live Map. Cool!
Joy to the world, Christmas decorations have come!
Let your tree receive her jewels!
Let every branch hang with gorgeous things,
And it’s Heaven with glamorous Bling,
And it’s Heaven with glamorous Bling,
It’s Heaven, heaven when you shop at The Bay Tree for gorgeous things...
Joy to the world, the time to shop has come!
Let your tree receive its Bling,
Let every branch hang with gorgeous things,
And it’s Heaven with Prada too,
And it’s Heaven with Missoni and Tiffany’s too,
And heaven and more heaven at Georg Jensen and Top3 too!
I am not a sunscreen snob. Oh No! I would rather buy fabulous designer shoes than fabulous designer sunscreen. Which is why I am a huge fan of the Cancer Council sunscreens.
Now there is an incredible choice and you can choose the sunscreen that suits your lifestyle:
- Feeling sporty? You need the ‘Active’ sunscreen: Not creamy so you won’t sweat it off, $13.50.
- Feeling like a lazy slut? You need the ‘classic’ sunscreen: it’s new and improved with Clear Zinc (Eat your heart out Invisible Zinc!), $13.50.
- Feeling like you’re being eaten alive? You need the sunscreen with insect repellent, $13.50.
- Feeling very white? You need the 30 plus which has a brown tint. Smear it on your legs and it won’t wash off in the sea. (You need to scrub your hands though!)
- Every time you buy from the Cancer Council, you help the fight against cancer. Bless.
Get Glamou(RED) by Stella.
In conjunction with World AIDS Day (December 1) Stella McCartney has designed this gorgeous red chain tee for Gap and (RED) to raise money for Aids in Africa. It’s available to buy from Gap in the US. (But unfortunately they don’t ship to Australia which is outrageously annoying. Call a friend in New York!)
The T-shirt officially launches on December 5 but at (RED) you can also buy/window shop Solange Azagury-Partridge’s the iconic Hotlips ring, Converse Shoes or Emporio Armani sunglasses.
All for a good cause, and just in time to get in the Christmas giving spirit.
Women, Work & the Art of Savoir Faire: Business Sense & Sensibility… by Mireille Guiliano
“From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of French Women Don’t Get Fat comes every woman’s guide to navigating the world of work, living the good life, and savoring every minute of it. When Mireille Guiliano became a senior executive and spokesperson for Veuve Clicquot, she took the Champagne to the top of the luxury market, using her distinctive French woman’s philosophy and style. Now she uses those same talents and savoir faire to help readers pop their own corks and get the most out of life. Hic!
With lively lessons, stories, and helpful hints, Mireille teaches every reader how to identify her own passions and talents, improve her communication skills, balance work and life, cope with everyday stress, turn herself into a winning brand, and so much more.
Stylish, witty, and wise, Mireille segues easily from the small details to the big picture, never losing sight of what is most important: feeling good, facing challenges, getting ahead, and maximizing pleasure at every opportunity.” Mais OUI!
US$16.49 Amazon. Publisher: Atria; First Edition edition (October 13, 2009)
The Christmas List: Backstage Dior… by Roxanne Lowit
“Veteran New York photographer Roxanne Lowitt has chronicled John Galliano’s fashion shows for over a decade. With a rough-hewn, up-close approach she delves into the fascinating details behind the scenes. Her collection of snapshot-style photographs convey the buzz of fashion’s consistently most inspiring spectacle. A bold mixture of color and black-and-white, these images are by turns whimsical and awe-inspiring. As much a star as the celebrities she profiles, Lowit brings an insider perspective to this world of high glamour.”
US$78.75 Amazon. Publisher: teNeues (November 15, 2009)
Need to know what to wear for the party season? Never Fear FiFi is here !
It’s FiFi’s Party Dressing Spectacular!
What: The Party dress
Which: This summer it’s about The dress, the dress, oh and the dress. There are 3 ways you can go. Simple and black, a bright outrageous colour or go for something in sparkle. If you go for black or a bright colour you want a dress with a strong architectural shape. Something with pleating, or a dress with interesting detailing. It might have one shoulder, wide shoulders, or just slip into a simple strapless sheath. It should be fitted or draping. Walk past any sack loose dresses. You can wear them but please don’t buy any. The body con tight dress is the new silhouette. Seriously short is the hot look. Please don’t cry. You can wear knee length. Or go for a maxi dress. In the sparkle/glitter dress department stick to chic dark colours like silver, gunmetal or black. You are not a Christmas tree.
Why: Because wearing a dress makes racing out the door so much easier. (Not trying to match this with that.) Because a dress is always appropriate. Because men love dresses. Because that’s the best reason I ever heard.
Tip: Go for sleeveless. Not matter how floppy you think your arms are. Stick to just above the knee no matter how floppy your legs are. Cutting off the arms and legs in the widest part only makes them look bigger. Scientific tests on myself have proved this.
Remember the table top dressing philosophy: i.e. Keep the focus (ie glitter detailing) on the top of the body and keep the least attractive part (ie hips and low lying bottom) hidden or in black. Dark-cover-it-all black.
Wear: With a waist cinching brown or black leather belt a la Prada. With a brooch. Wear with a fitted blazer or tuxedo jacket if it gets cold. Wear with outrageous heels but you knew that.
Where:
Economy Class:
Business Class:
- Love the Scanlan & Theodore silver and taupe drape front straight shift $750 or the black sequin shift about $900.
- Go to Frockaholics for a fabulous Camilla and Marc red long halter dress $580 or a Willow blue Grecian dress about $700.
- Try Satch for knee length chiffon dresses in black as well as fabulous print maxi dresses about $400.
- Or go to Acne for a black strapless dress USD$700 or one shoulder brown silk dress $399
- Slip into Zimmermann’s blue sequin halter dress $550.
First Class:
What: Statement Heels
Which: Can we talk shoes? We love shoes! You have to be blind not to know that this season there are fabulous party shoes galore. For party dressing you want heels that can talk louder than you. Shoes that make a scene. Heels that adore the paparazzi. You want bright colour! Sparkle! Platform! Patent! Shine! Metallic! If your dress is not over the top then you can ask your shoes to be. Peep toes, platforms and anything strappy will look perfect with a summer glow under the mistletoe. The higher the better. Vanity feels no pain.
Tip: The higher the lacing up the leg, the shorter the skirt. Buy shoes that are comfortable. Frowning? You can’t afford the botox (So take 2 Panadol for the pain before you walk out the door).
Where:
Economy Class:
Business Class:
First Class:
- Head straight to Net-a-Porter for fabulous Louboutin pink heels about £456.52.
- Love the Lanvin heels at Barneys.
- The Charlotte Olympis heels at Luisa via Roma $900.
- And the amazing YSL denim heels at My Theresa $900.
What: The Clutch Bag
Which: You want a clutch bag for parties. You need a clutch bag for parties. Look for a chic bag that is ready to have fun. Go for sequins, lurex, glomesh or patent. Go for a bright colour, a chain handle or a mad print. The oversize clutch is great for day but for evening smaller is better.
Tip: Outrageous shoes and bags are ageless. You can be adventurous with accessories when you can’t be with clothes. Don’t spend a fortune a bag that you are going to put on the floor and dance around.
Wear: Clash your bags with your shoes or your dress. A red dress works wonders with a pink or orange bag. A black dress will love a navy bag. A silver dress will love a bright neon bag. Think of silver or gold as a neutral. More exciting than black metallics will work with anything you wear.
Where:
Economy Class:
Business Class:
First Class:
- Love the Prada clutch from Barneys now on sale $770.
- You want the YSL grey chain clutch at Net-a-Porter.
- Adore all the designer bags at My Therasa.
- Nick into Chanel for a divine chain strap bag.
- Or Bally for the divine black clutch about $1600.
What: The Jewels
Which: It’s a mad crazy season for fabulous over the top jewels. You are craving a seriously, big jeweled necklace. You need a huge knuckle duster ring. You will die to have enormous baubles and cuffs stacked up your wrist. You will go bananas for big drop chandelier earrings. Go for diamantes, coloured stones or twists of pearls and jewels together a la Balenciaga. Go for big chunky, silver or gold necklaces and pile them up. The bigger the better. You want to make a statement. You want your jewels to shout with happiness. Then you can smile demurely and say nothing.
Tip: Don’t wear them all at once. Keep the focus on one area. A big necklace means no earrings. Stacks of cuffs means keeping the neck clean. If you have everything going on you might find people will put Christmas present under you. And stick an angel on your head.
Wear: A simple black or bright bold one colour dress will act as a canvas for all that glitters and shines. A print dress will love earrings and cuffs. If you have rings on your fingers and bells on your toes you should have simple chic, hair and makeup where you go. If your dress is jewel encrusted then you shouldn’t be.
Where:
Economy Class:
Business Class:
First Class:
- Check out the incredible necklaces at Scanlan & Theodore about $1000.
- Adore the Balenciaga at Browns.
- Love the amazing Marni necklace at My Theresa $526.
- Die for and go bananas over the Lanvin necklace at Luisa Via Roma for $1900.
- And of course try Belinda for Ericson Beamon. Divine.
Kiwitini… adulterated from Nigella Lawson’s Forever Summer
It’s luscious and green! It’s fresh! It’s delicious! It’s almost sour and fruity at the same time. It’s the perfect summer drink. Nigella calls it ‘Part smoothie, part martini, pure heaven”. Divine.
Makes for 1 drunk fashionista:
25mls chilled vodka
25mls chilled dry martini or vermouth
1 peeled kiwi fruit ( you can use 2 if you want).
- Slip into Lanvin black one shoulder dress.
- Climb into Balenciaga heels.
- Reapply lip gloss.
- Instruct the butler to toss all the ingredients in a blender (with a manicured handful of gorgeous crushed ice if you so desire).
- Whizz it all up until it’s a divine, soft, velvety purée.
- Pour into a martini glass.
- Sip elegantly while you read the latest Vogue.
- Instruct the butler to make another one for George.
- Drink and be Merry! Hic.
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