Love has everything to do with everything it turns out.

Whether you are talking about being ridiculously, crazily in love with someone, or totally head over heels for that new oversized acid wash jacket you saw Kate Moss sporting or if you have fallen heavy for the sweet sounds of that new band you can’t remember the name of … it’s all about love.

And right now I’m in love. Deep love. The kind of love that only happens every now and then. The kind of love that sort of catches you off guard … And my love for Mr Paul Davies goes deep. Right to the core. Soul even. He gets me swooning. Well his work does anyway. And he just so happens to have put out another stellar body of work which you can check out at The Tim Olsen Gallery … just in time for the most loved up day on our calendars. 

So here’s to love. In whatever form it may come for you, today is a very nice day to say ‘I love you’ to someone, or something. Because everyone needs a bit of love. And also because, well why the hell not?

Peace & L.O.V.E

xx

 PS Here’s a preview of Paul’s latest instalment. Swoon x 2

When lunch came from the Canteen … and having the latest Reebok Pumps could cement school yard popularity …. and when falling in love happened between ‘snowballs’ in the artificial smoke filled Scout hall of the local Blue Light Disco?

To be honest I look back on alot of my teenage years and cringe… but there’s something really intoxicating about the naivity and spirit of those years. Isn’t if funny how epic things seemed back then? Everyone had this longing feeling to be all grown up so that life would be easier… except when we finally did grow up, turns out things certainly aren’t easier … quite the opposite. What a wrought !! 

But as I go through the very last few days of having a 2 in front of my age, I’ve spent some time looking back and I’m hoping I’ve still got some of that teen spirit … the kind of spirit that gets your hands in the air to your favourite music or laughing uproariously at not so much at all or falling down after maybe one too many gins… and then getting up again only to fall down a few steps later… in the eternal words of Nirvana …. Smells Like Teen Spirit … because let’s face it, without that … well, days are just days.

Peace & Teen Spirit

xx

I’m a twin.

And one of the best things about being a twin, is that every year I get to celebrate my birthday with one of the people I love the most in the whole world. That’s pretty cool, huh?

So in just a few short weeks, my twin, Lee and I are going to be celebrating our 30th birthday together. It’s hard to believe that we are turning 30. We still act, think and in our minds, look, like we are in the lower end of our 20′s!

People keep asking how I feel about turning 30 … and if you had asked me a year ago I might have said something like ‘Why the fuck do you have to bring that up !?!?!’ in a kinda shrill annoyed voice … but now, in my mellow old age, I’m actually completely at peace with it. It feels right. It feels like the start of something new.

So in honour of starting something new, one always needs a few new things … so you asked for it, now here it is – my Birthday Wish List!! Apparently these are becoming quite popular amongst friends and family as I’m infamously hard to buy for… And I don’t believe I’ve ever felt as much joy seeing a little black box as I do when I see one of the Net-A-Porter black boxes. My happy place!

But in complete truth … despite all the Wish Lists, all I want for my birthday is to share a cider or red wine with the ones I love the most and reminisce about years ago, fantasize about years ahead and be right in the moment. Because as much as I love stuff, possibly a bit more than the next person, it really is just stuff. But the Posse … well … that’s irreplaceable. True story.

Here’s to dirty thirty … and spending it with Lee Lee and the Posse.

Peace & 3-0

xxLeft to Right:

1. Mathias Chaize – Merci set of two bracelets

2. Chloe Leather Sandals

3. Mara Hoffman Printed Bustier Bikini 

4. Chloe – small Holly enameled brass ring

5. Missoni Home Montgomery Zig Zag wool blend throw

6. Kain Modal and Silk blend tank

7. Alexander McQueen enameled skull bangle

8. Smythson Textured Leather Passport Cover

9. Mulberry Postman’s Lock Leather Travel Bag

10. Yves Saint Laurent Arty gold-plated glass ring

11. Calvin Klein Underwear Soft Cup triangle stretch-lace bra 

12. Chloe Marcie Textured Leather Wallet

13. Stella McCartney Slub-twill blazer

14. Cire Trudon Ernesto rum, grapefruit and bergamot scented candle

With another year winding down and dropping away, I guess this is always a moment to look back at the year that was, and remind ourselves of the highs and the lows and ultimately those things that seem to define us in the coming year and maybe the one or two after that. Or longer even. And sometimes looking back is the only way to go forward.

For me, personally, this year has been one hell of a roller coaster. The scariest, fastest, most amazing and most dangerous roller coaster in the park! There’s been twists and turns I never saw coming, highs that have had my heart in my throat they were so high and lows that have left me shaken. And even when I got the feeling that I was about to hit another loopty-loop, I was still surprised and as shocked as ever at being turned upside down again. Apparently, I’m another year older but still none the wiser… which to be honest, is just the way I like it.

But despite the challenges that 2011 served up for me, I’m still going to remember it with alot of fondness and alot of love. Because it was a year filled with countless laugh out loud moments, times of pure magic and days that just make you want to stand still. Yep 2011, you’ve left a mark in my life and my days, that’s for sure. You won’t be forgotten.

So, thanks for coming 2011, it really has been something to hold onto. But now we’ve got to let it go. 2012 – I’m ready for you.

Let the good times roll.

Peace & 20-12

xx

PS one of my favourite summer editorials for Vogue Paris, way back in 2007. Here’s to looking back.

So as sad as I am that I wont be spending the festive season in glorious Sydney with the ones I love here, I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t looking forward to getting back to my home town Perth, in just a few sleeps. Because Perth knows how to do summer. Actually, that’s pretty much the only season it can do. And that’s A.OK with me, because I like it hot. Really hot.

The only other thing I look forward to more than the scorching dry heat of home, is the people … and all the cider that will be drunk and stories told and jokes made and tears shed and high fives shared. KT, Karen, Lee Lee, Che Che, Humphries, Clarkey, Geagea, Waters, Davies, Youngie, Gracie … the crew … can’t wait to see you all and hear about everything that has been filling your days.

Back to back 30 degree beach perfect days and the best time of year to be hanging with the posse – ready or not here I come.

Peace & Perth
xx

Certified Goddess. Nothing more to add.

Peace & Yulia
xx

That’s exactly what I’m going to do. I’m just going to free fall. And know that where I land is where I am meant to be.

What is there really left to lose ? Not a heck of alot I’d say. Just alot to find. And find out about. I’m ready to start discovering. Why don’t you come along for the ride ? I can’t promise much except that it will be a ride. Let’s do it.

Deep breath … here I go …

Peace & Free Falling

xx
PS images by Purple Diary that I want plastered all over my bedroom walls

But I still think about it. And I know that most females I know do the same. You don’t mean to. It just … happens. And now that the temperature is rising, cut off’s are becoming more and more cut off, bikini tops are the new top and as Australia’s ‘naked summer’ hits full swing, it seems an ever present and ongoing dialogue about bodies and body image are littering our conversations on a far too regular basis.

I was just reading an article in the latest Details Magazine, with super-man model, David Gandy, who has fronted so many Dolce & Gabbana campaigns I’ve lost count, talking about his ongoing struggle to attain and maintain perfection. In his interview he says “I don’t particularly like much of my body. I’m very critical of myself. I think I’m pretty much a perfectionist in anything that I do so I am never going to be happy. I’m not saying it’s a good thing, believe me.”  Turns out men are developing as much of an obsession with their bodies as women … and really super hot men at that.

The fact that David Gandy can’t look in the mirror and get a bit of a crush on himself is definitely a sign that perspective has been lost! I can’t remember the last time I saw someone look this good in a picnic blanket. So David, I think you are deluded. Stupid even. And maybe that’s something worth thinking about … we all get a bit stupid about this stuff sometimes. So today, and tomorrow and hopefully the next day I’m going to resolve to be less stupid and remind myself that hey, I may not have pins that will land me on a Victoria Secret catwalk in angel wings and a G-string, BUT should it be required, I can certainly let rip a stellar side kick … and what willowy model do you know can say that ?

Peace & Being Less Stupid

xx

David Gandy for Details Magazine, Nov 2011

I missed you SO much. You have NO idea. I missed you like I miss drinking Pipsqueak at Little Creatures. ( that’s alot FYI )

I’m so glad you are back summer …. but now that the heat is finally kicking in and I’ve been spending some serious time horizontal on Bondi beach I’m thinking about all the things I’m going to need to get through my endless summer.

Here are my summer must have skin and beauty life savers…. all available from Adore Beauty.

Oh and slip, slop, slap kids. Don’t forget that.

Peace & Life Savers

xx

Left to Right:

1. Dr Hauschka After Sun Lotion

2. Kevin Murphy Hair Resort

3. Aesop Primrose Facial Hydrating Cream

4. Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm

5. Aesop Geranium Leaf Body Scrub

6. Aesop Gentle Scalp Cleansing Shampoo

7. Dr Hauschka Translucent Bronze Concentrate

8. Apitvia Propoline Moisturising and Nourishing Conditioner

9. Luca’s Pawpaw Ointment

10. Becca Mineral Bronzing Powder

11. Aesop Parsley Seed Anti Oxidant Eye Cream

12. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Jaffa

It was with great sadness that my most beloved fragrance by Miller et Bertaux, ‘green, green, green and … green’, recently sprayed it’s last jasmine scented spray. It also happens to be KT’s favourite scent … she introduced me to it some time ago and I adopted it as my own. I’m a one-fragrance-at-a-time kind of girl so now that green, green, green and … green has run out I have a very important choice to make.

Do I, a.) purchase the same fragrance again? or b.) find a new favourite ?

Tough one huh? So tough, I’ve actually gone without for about 4 weeks trying to make up my mind what to do.

So I broke and stopped in at Mecca, who has an ever growing list of unusual and beautiful perfumes to try my luck. And I did get lucky. I fell for a whole variety of sweet smelling things on their shelves!

So the big question is, did I find a new favourite? A new scent to call my own? Well as a matter of fact I did. Byredo Parfum’s ‘Sunday Cologne’ won my heart hands down. An intoxicating combination of bergamot, lavender and cardamon. The perfect unisex fragrance …perfect for me.

Early Christmas present to myself ? Quite likely.

Peace & Byredo

xx

PS Here’s my top 6. All available online or in store at Mecca

Left to Right:

1. Byredo Parfums – Sunday Cologne

2. Le Labo – Jasmin 17

3. Kiehl’s Original Musk Eau de Toilette

4. Diptyque – L’Eau Eau de Toilette

5. Comme des Garcons – Standard

6. Philosphy – Pure Grace