Now it’s going to be, ‘Sexiest man, take out the garbage.’ That does sound better? ” 2010’s Sexiest Man Alive Ryan Reynolds, on how wife Scarlett Johansson will be talking to him to PEOPLE

“She could probably talk to a wall and have chemistry.” Jake Gyllenhaal, praising Anne Hathaway.

“I don’t remember how many years it’s been…I also didn’t realize it was a race, otherwise I would have been a lot quicker.”Prince William on his proposal

“I started losing weight and realized, ‘Oh, it’s true what they say: Diet and exercise really work!’” Kelly Osbourne.

“I think in a lot of people’s minds I will always be [Harry Potter]. It’s rather like the mafia, I guess. Once you’re in, you never get out.” Daniel Radcliffe.

“She has a tattoo of his [NBA jersey number], which is number nine, on the back of her neck. She should just put a six in front of it and go on and be single!” Wendy Williams, solving one of Eva Longoria’s problems following her divorce from Tony Parker.

Why we love these gunmetal disc T bar sandals:

Because they are chic and pretty.
Because you like the idea of wearing a fabulous necklace on your toes.
Because they are flat.
Because you can walk for hours.
Because you don’t need a toga or a sword.
Because they are not gladiators.
Because they are $49 .
Because for that price you can take them to the beach.
Because a little bit of bling will always make you sing.

$49 Gunmetal disc sandals from Payless shoes

What: Valentino stud pointy toe heels.
Why: Because we love the crazy contrast of tough studs with the prettiest pointy toe. Because we love the return of the kitten heel. Because it was THE shoe at the fashion shows and everyone who mattered was wearing them: Meaning? Alexa Chung,  Anna dello Russo and Giovanna Battaglia. In fact we know that even the lovely Garance Dore been rocking a pair. Because these women have serious style. Because these shoes are the best reason to say goodbye to outrageous platforms. Because love shoes, glorious shoes…
Wear: With jeans or a pretty dress. Wear with a trench coat. Wear with wings!
Where: £489.36 from NET-a-porter , Bergdorfgoodman.com or Neimanmarcus.com

I have been using Olay forever and now I have so many products I can go into the bathroom blindfolded and grab at anything and still get it right. My favourite products at the moment is the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum. Why? Because it actually seems to work. Outrageous. I know. I like the non greasy serum and that it seems to sink in so you get soft skin quick. Is it my imagination that my fine laugh lines are softening and the texture is actually getting better? They say it “penetrates down into skin’s surface to deliver our super-concentrated amino-peptide and B3 complex”  I say bring it on! I want to be radiant by Christmas. I think I need to drink this stuff….

$45 Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum from Olay.com.au

Anna dello Russo has launched her perfume …it’s a shoe bottle…of course! See the video here.…Annadellorusso.com

Every Vogue Paris December/January holiday issue comes with a calendar, and each year, a different photographer does the honors. For the 2011 calendar, Mikael Jansson captured Daria Werbowy - sexy!NSFW.. Fashionologie.com

Prosecutor Confirms Dolce, Gabbana Indictment..OOpsies! Milan-based prosecutors confirmed designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been indicted on tax evasion charges. wwd.com

Stella McCartney was reportedly taken in for a Cesarean section this evening in London to give birth to her fourth child..Bless. Nymag.com

The iconic Avedon portrait of legendary model Dovima in a Dior gown, surrounded by elephants , was snapped up by the house of Dior when it went on the block at Christie’s much-anticipated auction in Paris. It went for $1.1 million! Style.com

I want it !! The Valentino for Gap Capsule Collection…Fabulous!vogue.com

SEX AND THE CITY 3? What? Please No! Vogue.co.uk

Prada Nine-Month Net Triples..oh la la,  that’s ALOT of bags and shoes…”Prada… said nine-month profit “tripled” as shoppers in Asia spent more on its products. Net income rose to 156 million euros ($208.2 million)…Businessoffashion.com

Marc Jacobs posed for the cover of Japanese Numéro..Nymag.com

The string of fashion documentaries - Lagerfeld Confidential, Valentino: The Last Emperor, Picture Me, and The September Issue - isn’t ending. IFC Films just announced its acquisition of the French documentary Yves Saint Laurent L’Amour Fou, which it will release in 2011. Fashionologie.com

It’s Karl Lagerfeld’s Pirelli Calendar - Now With Hot Man! Nymag.com

Crazy scenes as Lanivn for H&M hits the shops… Vogue.co.uk

The New Creative Establishment 2010 - The 50 Most Influential Creative Forces Working in Fashion Today…Love it ! A must read..Businessoffashion.com

“The January issue of US Vogue has historically been dedicated to the best dressed women of the year; it is the issue where we take stock and anoint those whose sartorial skills warrant some recognition. “Inevitably, we’re overflowing with ideas, photos, and candidates-and there just isn’t room for all of it,” explains Vogue Style Director Alexandra Kotur. “So this year, we decided to create a special issue devoted just to the best dressed.”  Vogue.com

The new issue of V mag is out and themed ‘The Who Cares About Age Issue’ with 3 covers you’ll be choosing: Fonda, Susan Sarandon, or Sigourney Weaver.Love it !Fashioncopious.

Rihanna is on the cover of Interview magazine and interviewed by Kanya West..fashioncopious.

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights...by Jessica Kerwin Jenkins

A delightful ode to everyday elegance that brims with tales showing how beauty can be found in the most unlikely places. Encyclopedia of the Exquisite has the potential to make our lives that much more interesting. It left me truly inspired.”
-Sarah Jessica Parker

“A beautifully researched and written book. Every story - whether on the origins of badminton or the art of Renaissance sotleties - is fascinating and inspiring. I kept turning the page, wanting to learn more.”
-Tory Burch

“A wonderful mélange of chic and amusing tidbits - this book makes me smile.”
-Michael Kors

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is a lifestyle guide for the Francophile and the Anglomaniac, the gourmet and the style maven, the armchair traveler and the art lover. It’s an homage to the esoteric world of glamour that doesn’t require much spending but makes us feel rich.  A com¬pendium of style, it merges whimsy and practicality, traipsing through the fine arts and the worlds of fashion, food, travel, home, garden, and beauty.

Each entry features several engaging anecdotes, illuminating the curious past of each enduring source of beauty. Subjects covered include the explosive history of champagne; the art of lounging on a divan; the emergence of “frillies,” the first lacy, racy lingerie; the ancient uses of sweet-smelling saffron; the wild riot incited by the appearance of London’s first top hat; Julia Child’s tip for cooking the perfect omelet; and the polarizing practice of wearing red lipstick during World War II.

Cleverly illustrated, Encyclopedia of the Exquisite is an ode to life’s plenty, from the extravagant to the eccentric. It is a cele¬bration of luxury that doesn’t necessarily require money. LOVE it !

$15 Publisher: Nan A. Talese (November 2, 2010)  Amazon.com

Cecil Beaton: The Art of the Scrapbook….BY James Danziger

“As one of the 20th century’s most important photographers, Cecil Beaton documented lives both famous and quotidian in dozens of scrapbooks now held by Sotheby’s London.
In the course of his decades-long career as a photographer for Vogue and Vanity Fair, as well as a British war correspondent, Beaton helped invent the cult of the celebrity image. In these pages, reproduced here for the first time, you enter a fabulous and surreal party where Tallulah Bankhead rubs shoulders with a bust of Voltaire and a portrait of Stravinsky, and where Beaton’s first trip on the Queen Mary coincides with Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. ‘ DIVINE!

$250 from Published: Assouline from shopassouline.com

Economy class

Witchery
Always great to pop in here for good fashion pieces that won’t break the bank.
My picks this week are:

• Love the very Gucci inspired, stripe blue and white stripe ticking blazer: it’s called a seersucker isn’t it? Love the slim line shape and the narrow cut. Wear this with denim: with white, with red. Yes, black too. Maybe not brown. And you don’t wear pink, or purple or green so you don’t have to worry about those colours do you? If you do wear those colours keep reading The FiFi Report and you will soon be cured. ( But it’s Ok if it’s Prada pink or Celine Green). Wear this jacket with jeans and heels for the weekend. Will look fab with shorts too. $169.
• Everyone needs a denim skirt this season and why not a denim pencil skirt? it’s chic and sexy and will work with heels or flats. Just a cool alternative don’t you think to jeans? Cool as in not hot. This skirt will work with loose tunic tops because it has a narrow shape. Love with wedges and that stripe blazer. Plus love it works in winter with boots and a peacoat. Think ahead girls! You need to get your money’s worth; A great investment $89.
• For a casual little number for the weekends in the country or at the beach I think you need the T-shirt dress in black and mustard stripe. Toss it on with brown heels or flat gladiators and that’s all you need. Perfect for the beach. ( and ignore that old wives tale that stripes make you look bigger. Mais non: sometimes all that pattern can hide the bumps…$79
• Another key piece of the season are shorts; love the black, cotton satine, cuffed shorts; A great cut because you can buy a slightly bigger size and they can sit on your hips or you can hike them up and wear them higher on the waist. If you have the legs ( and most people do with a spray tan and heels!) then these are a must buy. They are not for the beach. Please. $79.
• In the shoes I see a groovy new style called “Biba “: they are cut high in leather up the front with an ankle strap. Not sure how comfortable but, hey they are limo shoes: meaning? You walk out the door and sit down in the limo… and look faaaabulous!$169
• Check out the lovely cotton summer scarves $49…they are not to keep you warm but to make you look hot…or cool…perfect way to add a little joosh to any boring look…oh and a great way to cover up bit you want to hide…

GAP:
Had to nick in here again to Westfield Sydney and see what’s new instore after the opening a couple of weeks ago. There are a lot of fabulous GAP basics as well as great jeans and the winter jackets ( yes, looks like the same stock as northern hemisphere).
My picks are :

• The oatmeal drape style cardigan: This is one of those cardigans without buttons where the front just falls and almost wraps. Lovely over a white tank and with short shorts and heels. You can wear it hanging off your shoulder when it’s warm. Remember creams, oatmeal and browns are huge for next summer so invest now.
• Buy the light grey, oversized boyfriend jacket. It’s single breasted with 2 buttons but don’t wear it done up: Oh please! Wear it open over a simple drape tank. You could belt it in over shorts or a flirty skirt. $149
• Buy the 1969 washed denim jeans: looks like a great cut and for $109 it’s a bargain! Do I need to tell you how to wear jeans? Hope not. Bless
• Love the GAP Body collection: the cotton jersey dressing gowns in white or grey are fabulous. So nice for summer! You can wear them around the house over a little bit of lace and George Clooney will love them. $49. There are also trackies and singlets tops. Yes please ! About $39
• Buy the man-style cotton grey chinos with a grosgrain stripe along the side for a little difference. How many times do I have to tell you to wear them rolled up with heels? You should try chinos with a sequin tank or with a black architectural top. Take them out of their boring life and give then a night to remember! $79
• There are great V neck Tees $24, grey gaberdine work pants $89, and a gabardine style short cuffed shorts $69.

Sportsgirl;
I checked out the newly renovated store in Pitt st and it’s over the top Boho! With alot of everything going on…
My picks for women who are, ahem, cough, cough, my age…um, er, over 30..

• The navy cotton equipment style pocket front shirt $89…It has rolled up sleeves and the obligatory pockets on the front. This is a new version with a round collarless neckline: I have been going on and on for months, in fact all year, about these new style shirts and it’s great to see they are appearing in all the chain stores. Wear tucked in. Shut up. Get used it !
• Buy the clear tortoiseshell Wayfarer style spectacles for about $39 and take them to the optometrist for some serious lenses. Why waste money on frames when you want to buy more fabulous shoes?
• Love the diamante double strand art deco earrings: I am seeing the return of earrings and I love these back with a white tee and a khaki utility jacket. Dress down the glitz. Also great for dressing up the LBD. $29
• You want the black and white stripe Tee: it’s short and cropped and loose. Madonna would be proud $49. You know how to wear stripes non? With everything. Even florals.
• Check out the taupe or grey peep toe suede shooties with a wedge. Tres cool. $149. wear now and into winter. SO cool with shorts or with skinny cargoes. Go on you can do it..they will cover the cankles…
• Love the black and white stripe maxi Tee shirt dress : a must buy for the beach or pool…$49. Talk about cheap but chic.

Business Class:
Country Road:
Lots of lovely summery pieces here…
My picks are:

• The black and white print tiered maxi dress: it has shoe string straps and that very easy, very loose shape. Eat what you want with this dress ! It’s the perfect summer holiday dress! Eat an almond Magnum every day and who would know? Looks great, by the way, with flats. $279
• Love the cute red and cream Body Con Tee dress. This is a dress that is also very easy and is great for the beach. Wear with flats. Sorry no donuts or Magnums wearing this dress. $129.
• You want the new Equipment style shirt just in this week: it’s in white or khaki ( and black!) with the obligatory pockets and the roll up sleeves. It’s a must buy. Love it with skinny cargoes or slouchy pants or seen here with shorts. $119
• For a new version of the green army style jacket you should try on the sleeveless vest with a drawstring waist: They have shown in the Country Road website over a bikini: I like it ! Wear over a pencil skirt or over skinny jeans. This will also work into next winter over a sweater. A vest that works over a bikini or a knit: oh my lord what will they think of next? $129
• I love the silver metallic oversized slouchy, short sleeve knit sweater. You wear something under it so don’t worry you won;t flash your bra…: go for a tank and then pull it off one shoulder. Love the silver back with utility fabrics: it tones downs the glitz and you get lots of different textures. $149
• Also check out the jeans here: don’t be scared if they are called “low rise skinny”: they are more high waist than the high waist jeans in Just jeans. The fit is great and they give good bottom $99.

CK Calvin Klein:
The new store has opened in Westfield Sydney and, of course , I zoomed in there like a maniac in Manolos to check it all out. Love it. So minimal chic!
It’s all summer…I see a lot of black grey and white ( and cobalt blue and outrageous hot pink…)
My picks are ( but it’s all fabulous!)

• The gorgeous grey silk sleeveless drape/ cross over dress. it’s all architectural and interesting but the shape is fairly loose so it could be casual. Wear with your fav stomp-a-licious heels. Remember grey is hot for next winter and so right now for summer with silver accessories. $859
• Buy the divine black shift dress with silver beading as a V along the neckline: it’s short and loose and sleeveless and perfect for parties, $800
• Love the black pleat front dress in a chiffon: it’s sleeveless and so chic. This is your day to evening, go anywhere dress. Understated and easy to wear but you can add a huge necklace or crazy gold cuffs from Celine ( or a stud cuff from Hermes ) and you are the bomb. $569
• You want the cheap but chic black, drape front cotton jersey Tanks…the neckline is great because it might be low but they seem to fit well along the neck. This is a great basic with jeans or cargoes. And for you …special price: $169. Also there are other versions in silk for about $119.
• Check out the cap sleeve, silver/black lurex/shiny party style dress with a drape neckline and cap sleeves.it may be a bit short but hey go for the spray tan and voila! $320
• Adore the white and taupe silk sleeves less top $429 and the gorgeous grey marle silk jersey short little poncho dress. $319.

DKNY Jeans:
Also in the new Westfield Sydney. This collection is very young ( meaning I am not!) and I see a lot of hot pink which is torture. But there are other colours. Phew.
My picks here are:

• The green Khaki utility jacket is cool. It has 4 pockets on the front with brass zips and press studs opening.The military look is still happening which is great because it’s trans-seasonal and works for all age groups. Just make sure you wear a jacket like this with a snazzy designer bag and heels. Oh we love heels don’t we? It’s $419 ( yes it’s a little expensive but hey: I Report , you decide)
• Love the black drape front tank : It has a simple low round neckline which looks quite flattering. A great basic but not boring. We all need great tops for the weekend non? $119
• Buy the back cotton shiny satine one button blazer. It’s very tailored and a great cut so it will add shape to those who need it. The pockets are slit on the side but it’s not too tricked up. A fabulous blazer to throw over a dress, or back with jeans. Not so much a work jacket. Sorry. $239.
• You want the divine taupe leather biker jacket : Oh la la it’s that short, crop style and has epaulettes and pockets and quite the most fabulous thing. Yes,it’s $999. Definitely not cheap but worth it: it’s so soft and expensive looking.
• Check out the white nylon over sized parka : its very sporty/weekend and I love it : the big raglan sleeves make it more fashion than an ordinary parka. I have to tell you that parkas are a big trend and can be worn with heels. True. $319
• By the way I couldn’t find any shots of the clothes above so I put in these photos below because they look good…Not sure if they are available! Check out the site:

First Class:
Mulberry:
Had to check out the bags here as well at the Westfield Sydney,
My picks are :

• The fabulous fold over clutch bags with a gold Mulberry disc on the front. I like the black but there is also lurex blue and a gold version as well about $800.
• In the Bayswater collection (Which has been around since the 70’s ) you want the classic satchel bag in tan about $1400. You can also buy the black patent or the big over sized brown version. Cool! $1600.
• Buy the cute little square tan shoulder bag with a chain (Called Lily) about $900. A fabulous buy.
• Love the black lambskin slouch bag with a few silver toggles of silver hardware about $1400 and the classic slouch with the brass disc front about $1400.
• Also check out the wallets…

Chilli sausage Rolls …. adulterated from Jamieoliver.com

I found this in the latest Jamie magazine ( issue 12) and how could I resist a gourmet chilli sausage roll? Perfect for Christmas drinks…All you do is buy the sausage meat, the puff pastry , add chilli and spinkle with cumin and Voila!

You need to feed about 10 foodies, 20 fashionista or 30 models:

3-4 big long red chillies (depending on how much heat you want  - Jamie said he added 6 but they are chilli fiends!)
500g pork sausage meat
½ teasp smoked paprika
500g puff pastry
2 egg yolks, beaten with a splash of milk
1 tbsp whole cumin seeds

• Preheat the oven to 180C.
• Then pour a glass of French Champagne. And inhale.
• Relax. It’s Friday.
• Slip out of tight Alaia shift dress.
• Slip into chic Missoni Caftan. Breathe out.
• Now get to those chillies.
• It’s a nice idea to grill them over a gas flame
• When they until black and blistered. ( as you are after shoe shopping) you can toss in a bowl, cover with glad wrap or foil so they sweat and then are easier to peel.
• When the chillis are cool enough to handle, pull off the skins and scoop out the seeds - or leave in if you want fireworks! But you have that with George Clooney. Tip: when the chilli is hot you tend to drink more. This could be a bad thing.
• Now ask George to chop those little hot devils.
• Find a big bowl and toss in the chillies with the sausage, ½ teasp paprika and a pinch of pepper.
• Sprinkle a work surface ( no, not your desk) with flour.
• Lie out the pastry and cut in half and roll out into 2 strips, 50cm x 15cm each to be precise. About the size of a Celine glove.
• You can now shape the sausage meat into 2 sausage shapes . Don’t think of George as you do this.
• Place the sausage along the middle of each strip.
• Beat the egg yolks with a splash of milk.
• And coat the pastry either side of the sausage with the egg mixture to seal it.
• Fold the pastry over and press down to close it up.
• You can also brush the tops of the sausage rolls with egg wash.
• Accessorise with a sprinkle with cumin seeds and sea salt.
• Cut into chic 5cm lengths and place on a non-stick baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until risen as George Clooney, puffed as P Diddy and golden brown as Beyonce.
• Yum!