LET THERE BE GOLD

i read somewhere once

2010-09-06T22:34:00.000+10:00

"It makes me happy to know that none of us got a how-to guide, we're all just kind of winging it"

Caroline x

Got herself some First Aid

2010-08-16T19:36:00.000+10:00

I bought tickets today! Yay! To go see First Aid Kit on the 5th of September at the Toff!

I'll be going with the little sis (under age rager) its not her fault its over 18s and she has good taste in music... haha.

Really, have a quick listen , they are swedish and divine!

Caroline x

Ink and Colour

2010-08-11T21:17:00.004+10:00

Look at these delightful illustrations from Mitchell and Dent, found here and are available to purchase for a mere 40 dollars! I will definitely be considering it for my up and coming bedroom.

Caroline x

NB-I do not own these images nor did I produce the artwork, simply sharing them.

Trouble

2010-08-11T10:46:00.002+10:00

I am having a lot of trouble creating a new layout for this blog,

I really want to incorporate my own image but the CSS code isn't letting me :(

I will keep trying...It is so frustrating though!

Hope your well x

Caroline x

The need to change my hair

2010-08-10T13:20:00.001+10:00

I have this very blonde hair on top, and very dark on the bottom toning at the moment in my hair and I am considering of going from this:

Taken with the "Pinhole" affect on my olympus camera, which gives it the green tinge

To something along the lines of this:

both photos from Copenhagen Street Style

Do you think I am able to just do it out of a packet? I am so poor and totally cant afford a hairdresser!

Caroline x

Crystalised

2010-08-09T18:48:00.001+10:00

As a hunter of fine things, particularly jewelry because I know it will always fit me. I found these beautiful pieces on my favourite pass time etsy.

I actually got the inspiration of searching for a crystal necklace because when I was in London I saw this amazing really large sword shaped one, and it was vintage and absolutely stunning. I think I was in a rush and didn't really think about it and so should have bought it at the time. I regret it now!

Anyway these pretties have cheered me up a bit, and I have one coming in the mail which I will change up a bit!

You can purchase at this link

and Here

Here

I'll show you mine when it arrives later this week. Happy Blogging
Edit-I have only just seen The Animal Orchestra's post on a similar necklace, and I totally didn't copy! I was so surprised when I cam across it two days later, I guess good minds think alike?

Caroline x

tonight

2010-08-08T20:26:00.000+10:00

i am thinking of you

snuggling

will this ever be our normal?

Caroline x

JET LAG

2010-07-25T17:06:00.000+10:00

Okay Okay I am a bad person I have been away for 5 weeks....got back from London at 9:30 pm last night and was out in st kilda buy 1045. yep I am a trooper.

But I'll tell you what, this has really not helped my jet lag at all and it is holding me back baddddddddly

I promise promise promise to have a proper post this week. I bought so much stuff I need to show them off haha . Thanks for dealing with me haha.

xoxoxo

Caroline x

Art on Etsy

2010-06-16T21:54:00.000+10:00

I have been looking for inspiration lately of pieces of art that catch my eye. I may end up purchasing because sometimes they never quite work out...What I love about Brook Greens work is that it is recycled and simple and has such an effect. I think all the prints look amazing, but these three are my top.

I have so many beautiful old books that are just sitting in my room at the moment, and I would love to have some of it displayed. I am just loving this idea! Check out her shop linked above.

Caroline x

Who knew double denim could work?

2010-06-12T10:43:00.000+10:00

Sorry about my lack of uncreative posts, I have had a really hectic past couple of weeks, and this week coming I have exams and assignments due! Bit of a Hell week...wish me luck haha

Caroline x

Hunting

2010-06-07T20:43:00.000+10:00

Just found this old photo from The Sartorialist and wanted to share! I cannot remember what month it was from, but if I could be bothered could look it up in the archives. Anyway I am just in love with all the colours in the jewels and the way she has so many but they all work together. Something I wish I could pull off.

P.S It is two weeks till I leave for the UK! I am so excited! I have been holding up the spending hard core, and really haven't had anything new in months. So excited for the shopping! I really hope I find some treasures haha.

Caroline x

Ayyy Noo Moosique

2010-06-05T19:52:00.000+10:00

I have "cleverly" added a new gadget which I can update whenever I want with all the beautiful and fun music I hear daily. I get majority of my inspiration from Triple J(as do most young people) but I also love Lastfm.com and just hearing about new bands from all over the worlds. Please let me know if you like what you hear!!

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend

Caroline x

Ring Me

2010-06-03T21:34:00.001+10:00

A regular night for me, cruising around on Etsy and I come across these incredibly quirky and adorable hand carved rings! Marc Barer's to be exact..

I like that each have a little imperfection and sort of tell a story. If you are interested check them out at this shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/donmoti

The next range I came across was a shop called "Toosis" and these rings remind me of those YSL ones I have seen around...I think....

The price range isn't ridiculous, ranging from 60 to 100 ish dollars. Check the rest of the jewelry out. The rings by far are my favourite.

ANNND last week I found this desirable slash slightly out of my price range:

Isn't it the coolest thing ever? Samantha from SATC esq.. It's a Wendy Brandes design!

Caroline x

The likely lads + Robbie Madge

2010-05-31T21:25:00.002+10:00

Found some beautiful photography via Is This Real Life? @ Jolijn Snijders. There are tons of fashion with boy and girls models, all of which are stunning.

I love this boy! Teeny bit of a crush-but can you blame me? check his expression

And I love this floral vest, I really wanted to make something like this ages ago but it was never successful...there it is again, I always start but never finish!

I love the velvet purple top here is stunning, as well as the biker gloves. This is Robbie Madge

I'll begin to post more and more but incredibly busy time of year, I am actually out on my teaching rounds (where I go into the school and practice before I am qualified haha)

And thank you for all the lovely comments I have been getting.

Caroline x

Post Secret

2010-05-30T21:51:00.000+10:00

I've been following Frank for years now, and until recently the secrets haven't made such an impact on me. I do love the idea that creating a creative visual to express something you can't quite say aloud. Then hope that someone along the way reads it. Well this week I have checked it out, and this secret I think is incredibly simple, and just sort makes me think about it a little.

There is something about this. It's just like hey...ah what are we competing for? Why are we all striving to be the next best thing? Be cool? I personally am not competitive at all...but saying that I do always like to think I need to be the best at what I want to do. Does that make any sense?

Bit of a bizarre post haha.

P.s I am really cut, I just got locked out of my photobucket account which I have had for about 5 years and totally can't remember my password or the email I used for it. So now I can't get any of the photos that were on there! Some of which I don't have saved on here any more :( tear.

Caroline x

BlackMarketBaby

2010-05-26T21:04:00.000+10:00

Wow! Just Wow. I stumbled across these amazing leather and sheer pieces on etsy created by a woman called Audrey Cantwell. She has a shop on etsy and you can find it at http://www.etsy.com/shop/blackmarketbaby

And look a velvet turban!! A VELVET TURBAN!!

I love that it is part sheet part leather and it flows and its loose

Very cool cape, not sure if its something I could pull off...

Enjoy her shop, she also has some cool jewelry

Caroline x

Fuschia

2010-05-19T20:43:00.001+10:00

I don't do pink, but I do fuschia

gimme gimme gimme!

Courtesy of lookbook.nu

Caroline x

Elke Kramer

2010-05-17T17:47:00.001+10:00

I am devastated I have nothing to show you, except this photo but it really doesn't do it justice. Today I was so excited when in a shop window I cam across one of her necklaces. It was a square pyramid of black and white marble, surrounded with gold and on a gold silk plaited necklace. It was to die for. I had to go in and find out who made it. This lovely woman did and I looked her up quick smart only to realise that I had been there before. Her designs are also on the cover of this issue of Frankie magazine.

Anyway, her pieces do come at a bit of a price. This particular necklace I would die for was over 300 dollars..wish I had a picture!

Caroline x

So Check out http://www.elkekramer.com/ for a very fast list of stockists

whimsical editorial

2010-05-12T21:06:00.000+10:00

Late last night I was trawling through the many fashion blogs that are about these days, and someone posted these beautiful images from a magazine, and for the life of me can't remember who posted it or where the photos are from! I did save them though and I do believe they need to be shared with you because I think they really encompass everything I love. They are slightly creepy and misleading but pretty and light at the same time. What do you think??

Caroline x

black and gold strikes again!

2010-05-07T14:01:00.006+10:00

I lied before.. I havent got any more photos to add because I LOVE to save them..just joking I see so many great outfits on the web and forget to save a lot of them :( I will try and be better.

p.s check out my other posts under the label "gold"

Caroline x

Spell Designs, Byron Bay

2010-05-06T13:43:00.003+10:00

When I was in Byron bay in February, I discovered this beautiful brand of jewelry! I quickly saved it in my notes on my phone, and the other day only just remembered about it and looked for it on my phone but couldn't find it any where. so dang it.

But I had some luck with a bit of 'googling' and was able to find it. I really think some of her pieces are AMAZING but on second thoughts, I have looked into it more and some of the stuff I don't fancy as much as I did earlier in the year. I like the use of the skull, dream catchers and feathers but thats about it really.

You can find all the information, stockists, prices and an online shop at www.spelldesigns.com

love these-hate the model

Lastly, I have a bone to pick with the stylist:

seriously?! WTF?! Does the cigarette really make it look that much cooler?! Gahhh I was so aggravated when I saw this.

Caroline x

Couture at V Magazine

2010-05-03T20:32:00.000+10:00

Photography: Simone Procter

Source: www.vmagazine.com

Caroline x

NEED HELP!

2010-05-03T20:25:00.002+10:00

I was scoping around the net one day, and came across this shop in Melbourne which stock this ring:

But I cannot for the life of me remember the name of the shop or the brand of the ring! I know it was around the $300 plus mark. Anyone have any ideas?

I really need to keep a better record...

Caroline x

Keep Calm and Carrie On

2010-05-02T18:02:00.000+10:00

I thought I was pretty funny to create this:

But WOW I am so excited! I really have no idea what is going to happen in the next Sex and The City film (which is what I am talking about just incase you hadn't picked up the pun) but I do hope its a goody! And to be honest I wouldn't mind a tear jerker..

Ah Ladies! I am looking forward to our night together haha. I did read they were recording a song together for the soundtrack...but I really hope they don't perform it....

I do to much of the .... haha

Caroline x

After The Apple

2010-05-02T12:00:00.000+10:00

Wow, I was wondering around Chadstone yesterday and found these AMAZING handbags! Like WOW. The quality of them was amazing, the gold and the floral material was just OH-MI-GOD factor.

This one is definitely my favourite..if only I could afford the $525 price tag!

If you are interested in these bags, the website is www.aftertheapple.com and where you can find stockists all over Australia.

Caroline x

Pamela Love

2010-04-27T22:43:00.000+10:00

At an appointment today, and was flipping through an old Cleo and came across a little article on this designer Pamela Love and there were a couple of pictures of her jewelry label and I was like "Wow I really like them, and I think I have seen them somewhere before..." (But the name was unfamiliar...) So I got back home and researched...

Bonus

I don't know whether this is a good or bad thing, but I know of a shop on Etsy that does pretty much the same stuff! Except rather the prices being in the hundreds or so they are around 50 bucks.

These are the Pamela Love pieces:

These are the ones found on Moon Raven Designs

and i found this while hunting...new purchase?

Caroline x

Lusting over Nicholas Hoult

2010-04-27T21:30:00.000+10:00

This man has been a crush of mine for years! Ever since my obsession with Skins began haha. He models for Tom Ford and was recently in A Single Man.

Kai Z Feng photo shoot did not help my addiction haha.

This was the background on my phone for ages!

Tom Ford

Ah, he is a stunning smart english gentlemen...well he is in my dreams any way!

Caroline x

2010-04-27T21:16:00.001+10:00

Pictures courtesy of V Magazine Editorial

Photographer Sølve Sundsbø

“I loved the opportunity to show that you can be beautiful and sexy outside the narrow interpretations

that normally define us.” –Sølve Sundsbø

Colours in Food

2010-04-25T21:30:00.001+10:00

Raspberry

Lime

Pomegranate

Pineapple

Is this really lame to be doing a post on fruit?

Seriously though, how good are colours. Amazing. Apparently there are even colours that exist that our eyes can't even see.

Caroline x

Local Natives

2010-04-24T15:41:00.000+10:00

Kudos to a friend of mine who has just told me about the Local Natives who are an indie rock band that are based in Silver Lake, LA. (I don't know about you but I always like to know where bands I like are from..haha)

They have a really great sound and there is a lot of diversity in the album Gorilla Manor you should definitely look into it!

Here is a sample of one of the songs off the album that I just love!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hujyBO-6o-k

Caroline x

Wearing my new House of Baulch bag

2010-04-23T21:34:00.001+10:00

Majority of my friends have said that my purchase reminds them of a "goon" sack. Now if you are not from Australia and a mysteriously reading this blog let me familiarise you with the term goon.

Goon is cheap ass wine that you buy in a box for about 11 dollars here in Australia. It is literally the scarps of the barrel when it comes to wine. It is foul. But the cheapest way to get drunk, we are uni students after all. Inside the box is a big silver squelchy bag which is easy to carry. IT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE MY BAG!!!

I have just realised, I actually don't have any decent pictures of my self with this bag and its perfection. I do have it in my new picture though:

You can't really see though. The other night though I paired it with my 'galatic' stussy top though, and it looks really good with that. I think...haha I feel my taste is a bit distorted at times.

I will try and take more photos!

Caroline x

Sretsis, not Stresis...

2010-04-23T21:16:00.001+10:00

I first saw Sretsis in HK in 2008 and fell in love with one of their dresses, I can vaguely remember it being an off white shift dress with geometric plastic beads surrounding the collar. It was stunning, and I should have just bought it at the time but of course was all negative about it. I did look for it back home but later forgot about it...And only recently I have remembered this brand and it definitely deserves it's own post.

They have some very pretty and feminine designs, the website is stunning:

These are some of my favourites, I am overwhelmed by how large the collection is.

A lot of it reminds me of a cute little tea party, then there are some formal frocks and other more day to day wear. It is a beautiful. And looking at it again I have definitely seen that black and gold skirt before....

From the website I cant see any prices, but there are a couple of stockists in Melbourne so I will have to check them out...

www.sretsis.com

Caroline x

LONDON must do's....

2010-04-23T16:52:00.004+10:00

There are so so so many places I want to go to in the UK. I'm going to make a list!!

First off, a sneaky peak at The Ritz, I would die to have afternoon tea in there, but apparently you have to book 6 months ahead! and its like 600 pounds or something haha.

Then all the markets, this is a picture of Portobello Market in Notting Hill:

And you may not know yet, but I am a big Harry Potter nerd, so I have to go to Oxford and visti some of the set, this is the dining hall:

Fabric nightclub-overrated?

Gu desserts, my cousin told me about this recently and was completely outraged when she

realised we don't have it here in Australia. Apparently to-die-for.

I will keep updating when I figure out what the hell I am going to do for four weeks!!!

Caroline x

Celeste Stein Tights

2010-04-19T17:18:00.000+10:00

I came across these tights in a shop in Hampton, and I was amazed by the range of designs. They go down for $39 a pop but you can buy them online which I think work out cheaper.

I really don't think I can pull off the printed tights look yet...I am getting there gradually haha.

But if I were to get ones I would love the ones with clouds on them, or some sort of galaxy print. They have such a great range you really should check it out here:

http://www.celestestein.com/PrintPopUp/

Again, I apologise for not writing in about 2 weeks, that is terribly bad of me. I have been busy actually! Hahaha.

Caroline x

Apologies + LONDON!

2010-04-09T18:09:00.000+10:00

I have finally bitten the bullet! I am doing it! I am spending my life savings on a ticket to the UK for the summer!!! woooohooo!!

I have been convinced by my beautiful cousin who is here at the moment (and been taking up a lot of my time hence the lack of posts).

The plan is a bit vague, but I'm there for about 5 weeks, 1 week in the south of France and the rest pottering about western europe I think.

Hopefully I can squeeze a trip to Amsterdam and Paris in there!

Any way I just really wanted to share this.

I apologise for not writing all week! I will be creative soon soon! I promise.

Caroline x

Drown Jewelry at Alegorie.com.au

2010-04-01T18:30:00.002+11:00

During Fashion Week I saw a picture of the designer Alicia pictured wearing one of her latest pieces. Anyway today you are able to pre-order them at her website www.alegorie.com.au which features a lot of other ranges include House of Baulch which I have mentioned before and many other Australian designs.

Here are some of her designs which got me a wee bit excited!!

How stunning are they!! Aaah! I am obsessed, I think I will have to spoil my self again...hehe. All the prices are on the Alegorie website!

Caroline x

Home (RAC remix) - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

2010-03-27T14:57:00.002+11:00

I saw ESMZ on wednesday night here in Melbourne and they were spectacular! They are this great orchestra and have such a great sound and vibe. They were dancing and singing with such passion and fun it was admirable!

I was on this frequentyl visited website www.rcrdlbl.com and came across this remix.

You can download it directly from this link: http://rcrdlbl.com/artists/Edward_Sharpe__The_Magnetic_Zeros/track/Home_RAC_Mix
I am obsessed with it haha. Hope you enjoy!

Caroline x

Body Art

2010-03-25T18:45:00.002+11:00

I can't believe I haven't posted on this before! I am in LOVE with GOOD tattoos. I don't really know what makes a good one, I think it definitely has to be unique even something funny can be great.

I don't have one, because I don't think I have the balls to pull it off haha. I have got a little collection of some of my favourites.

This one is just amazing, it is so perfect in every way!

I think this is hilarious and I have actually told my friend who has a 'conjoined' toe to get it. But I don't think she will... haha

I find this just pretty, I think it must have some hidden meaning but I cant really figure it out.

I have always wanted a thai elephant, but I think this is way to 'cartoonish' for my liking and I think I would want mine to look more abstract more than a real one. I would like it in a brown I think to.

I have a friend who was telling me about this tattoo these guys got, and they were tiny stick figures, heaps of them running out of their belly-button. I think it would look awsome! Wish I had a picture.

Caroline x

I am pathetic!

2010-03-22T20:16:00.001+11:00

I have had a horrible weekend, sorry to be such a downer.. but I really have.

I promise to write something amazing soon..

I am looking forward to being 20 tomorrow!!

Caroline x

Nature + Jewelry?

2010-03-18T19:10:00.004+11:00

I have always had a bit of an obsession with nature and animals in jewelry.

In fact anything a bit weird and out there generally attracts me.

I have been cruising around on Etsy recently and stumbled across these lovelies:

These three are a bit pricey, but look like amazing quality and

you can get your hands on these at Miss Mouse

I actually own this one! I was so excited, it was my first

purchase and I am very happy with it. The designer has some

very cute stuff Kiska Style

I found these babies to! But my internet stuffed up and

I lost the shop! But I am still hunting for it!

I am always founding new and cute things, most of them

out of my price range! I think there will be many posts on

these in the future haha.

Caroline x

The Big Five Personality Test

2010-03-16T12:04:00.001+11:00

I saw this on my friends blog and thought I would give it a shot! These are my results!

What aspects of personality does this tell me about?

There has been much research on how people describe others, and five major dimensions of human personality have been found. They are often referred to as the OCEAN model of personality, because of the acronym from the names of the five dimensions.

Openness to Experience/Intellect
	High scorers tend to be original, creative, curious, complex; Low scorers tend to be conventional, down to earth, narrow interests, uncreative.
		You are somewhat conventional

Conscientiousness
	High scorers tend to be reliable, well-organized, self-disciplined, careful; Low scorers tend to be disorganized, undependable, negligent.
		You probably have a messy desk!

Extraversion
	High scorers tend to be sociable, friendly, fun loving, talkative; Low scorers tend to be introverted, reserved, inhibited, quiet.
		You are relatively social and enjoy the company of others.

Agreeableness
	High scorers tend to be good natured, sympathetic, forgiving, courteous; Low scorers tend to be critical, rude, harsh, callous.
		You are good-natured, courteous, and supportive.

Neuroticism
	High scorers tend to be nervous, high-strung, insecure, worrying; Low scorers tend to be calm, relaxed, secure, hardy.
		You are generally relaxed.	(Your percentile: 22)

My evaluation:

Openness to experience/intellect
This particular one annoys me! I really really want to embrace my creativity and intellect. I need to take advantage of reading everything I own. I wish this score was higher :(

Conscientiousness
Hahaha, oh how I wish this didn't come out, but I am afraid to say it is true!

Extraversion
I think this is accurate, I do enjoy other peoples company but there is definitely a time and place for it, because I know when I want/need to be by my self.

Agreeableness
Well I am glad I scored higher on this one! This is definitely me on a more positive note I do feel I am the caring one who thinks of others before my self. But I do have to make sure they don't take advantage of me (haha not that I have much to offer)

Neuroticism
Yep again, I am calm and relaxed majority of the time. This unfortunately holds me back occasionally especially if I have work or chores that need to be done! I think my mum would agree...

So now you know a little more about me! To take the test your self visit the website http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/

And its free! YAY! happy surveying!

Caroline x

Alice In Wonderland & Remember Me

2010-03-15T20:29:00.001+11:00

I saw both of these movies in the past two weeks, both appeal to me even though they are both very very different.

First off I want to start of with Remember Me because it is fresh in my mind. Now never mind that I have a huge thing for Robert Pattinson I would still say this movie was absolutely brilliant. It was heart-wrenching, passionate, deep and depressing. There are layers upon layers of the two main characters and what they share together is so desirable.

I really have to give it a 10 out of 10, I am really quite disappointed with the rating on Rotten Tomatoes but check out the reviews because some are quite informing.

Alice in Wonderland definitely lives up to Tim Burtons style and attitude towards film making. The use of effects, costumes and characters is beyond my imagination and I think Burton really did reach to the sky with this movie. Even though Alice is 19 years, it's interesting how Burton creates this like her memory, they know who she is but she takes her time to figure it out. I think nearly everyone I know wants to or has seen this and I strongly recommend. It really does reflect the day and age technology is at today.

I think a 9 out of 10 for me, it was fantastic but the depressing side to the wonderland kind of upset me haha.

Anyway, they are just my thoughts on these two films which are both worthwhile and I expect you ALL to see them haha.

Caroline x

Community Channel

2010-03-15T13:44:00.000+11:00

If you haven't already ladies and gentlemen, you need to get on to this chick Natalie Tran. She makes the funniest clips on youtube and has her own feed, so subscribe!

She is just a chick from Sydney and talks about everyday stuff and she just makes it hilarious haha. I have been watching her for over a year now and she is just so geeky and cute. Give her a shot :D

This is just one of her videos its a bit old..

Caroline x

Hello Kitty -

2010-03-14T13:09:00.002+11:00

Ah I am terrible~ I am so sorry to whoever reads this jibberjabber of mine, because I haven't posted in one whole week! Ah! I think it is because I have just started at a new university, bogged down with information and my creativity has decreased a little... :-(

Anyway, regarding Hello Kittty, I dont think I have mentioned it yet but I am a nanny on the side...And both of the little girls I look after are obsessed with HK. The seven year old had a hello kitty themed party yesterday!

It was full on.

I am talking full full on. The Cake was amazing. It cost of $200....it was massive and even had bling in the bow...haha

I will try and get my hands on some pictures and post them up :D

But it got me thinking, they really milk this brand name for all its got...there is HK on anything if you really look for it.

If you cant tell this is a Hello Kitty toaster...it imprints a hello kitty image onto the toast.. I distinctly remember Hilary Duff saying she had one in an interview once.

If you cant tell because of the Japanese these are tampons....Hmm some how the "cuteness" isn't really necessary in this sort of area for me haha.

I'll see what else I can come up with that is bizarre in the area of HK, but for now I gotta run!

Caroline x

P.S I really want to approve the look of this blog, I am working on it haha.

The Sartorialist

2010-03-08T17:37:00.005+11:00

This is one of my all time favourite blogs! The Sartorialist.

I collect the ones that stand out to me, and here is just a sample of some!

The <3 B&W and the floral bomber jacket, its tough but not with this pretty pattern....

Ah! I loved this one as soon as I saw it. I actually think I have a bit of a thing for red-heads but his shoes are just perfection! And I loved the

rolled up jeans look and the grey jacket matches, but it slightly unexpected...

I tried to find this necklace for ages! I looked it up and figured it was an Australian designer,

Michelle Jank! But she in fact went bust and couldn't afford to make these beautiful things
any more....So I attempted..but it is a bit of a fail haha.

Wow, just wow! This jacket is something I would never look at in a million years, but it looks fantastic! I just wish I could see the front of it! Cute pattern on the shorts to. This is from Todays entry on the blog. The girl actually looks like Hannah Murray.

What kind of upsets me though, is he never takes photos of "larger" people. I have seen plenty of larger women, or even just women who arn't skinny to dress perfectly for their size. I don't see why he doesn't capture them....

Caroline x

Ahead of my time..Paris Fashion Week + GOLD

2010-03-06T15:26:00.006+11:00

WOW!

Just checking out some photos from the behind the scenes of Paris fashion week, and GOLD was very present!! I just adore all of these outfits!

The header is "ahead of my time" just because it's gold and sparkles, haha and I feel I have been brave enough to wear both of these for the past couple of years! and only now are people figuring out how fabulous they are! So I am quite proud, but a little sad...I liked my gold...

PICTURES-courtesy of V Magazine

Loving the look of this fabric! It looks loose but crunchy

Oh my god- the tassels! AHH! Amazing! and the pattern on the skirt!

Wow! Shoulder pads! The gold detailing is stunning! It works!

Love Love LOVE! The belt is awesome! and the scrunch-y sleeves!

Make Believe

2010-03-04T14:12:00.002+11:00

Another piece of fabulous jewelry I have found! Yay! I am absolutely in love! Well tis my birthday in a few weeks, so hopefully the parents are kind :D

its $249....whoops! haha, maybe if i am very very good! This piece is created by a beautiful Japanese brand Make Believe

My mind always slips when i see stuff like this, and i forget that I actually really want to save up and go to London!
Anyway, not working much my bank account isn't even at the 2 grand mark any more :( Ill get there..I hope!

Caroline x

P.S I saw the PREMIER of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland last night! I will do a post on it later- amazing!

Romeo and Juliet

2010-03-01T22:46:00.000+11:00

Forever, and ever, I have loved this particular composition of Romeo and Juliet. This piece is my absolute favourite of all of Baz Luhrmann's creations. He does a brilliant job with these two young actors giving the play back innocence and naivety.

I've just watched this for about the 10000th time and this scene gets to me! It is so intense, romantic, cheeky, surreal and so beyond reality I have to appreciate it. Claire Danes does a beautiful job of creating Juliet Capulet, and who can't like Leo in anything?!

If you have no idea what I am on about, I strongly encourage you to buy or hire this dvd right now!

Romeo + Juliet (1996) Directed by Baz Luhrmann

Caroline x

Karen Walker-Eyewear

2010-02-28T17:25:00.001+11:00

Ah!!

As I keep going with this blog you will gradually see I have an obsession with Karen Walker, I love her eyewear and quirky costume jewelry. This post is about her latest collection:

It's the gold that must get me...I'm suddenly locked in hahaha.
They are just so chunky, and durable, and strong. So much cooler than the standard ray-bans you see everywhere.
Oh how I dream for a pair of these $250 dollar babies...but there is always Ebay

Caroline x

Busy Busy but here is something else I love...

2010-02-26T11:28:00.001+11:00

I don't really know who I am apologising to at the moment, I don't think anyone reads this... haha but yes I have been super busy recently with work/uni/shopping haha.
I heard this song in a new episode of Skins, and I think its just beautiful have a listen:

Artist: Broken Records Song: A promise

I'll keep you posted with more beautiful things.

I bought some peacock feathers and hoping to use them somehow in a necklace....could be interesting.

Caroline x

House of Baulch

2010-02-23T18:49:00.002+11:00

Ah yes!!!

I have finally got the balls to purchase this FANTASTIC, AMAZING, SEXY...hand bag :D

It is made by this fantastic melbourne designer, House of Baulch. Any way I have been eyeing this piece for months, and got the guts and the cash so yay! I met Kathryn at the Hello Sailor Vintage Fair back in November and she was so delightful!

Today I actually bought a gold jeweled belt today at Idaho Vintage in St Kilda and that was a totally bargain- $20 I don't think the sales assistant knew the real price, because it didn't have a tag! So that would actually match perfectly!

Yes I know my gold obsession is slowly coming out.... :D

Thats it from me, thanks for reading!

Caroline x

Grandpa wants e-mail...

2010-02-21T15:13:00.000+11:00

My 83 (I think) year old grandpa recently just purchased a laptop and just asked what a charger was! Any way, I have dedicated this afternoon to teach him all the tricks of the internet. I said to him "Oh follow my blog!" but he just laughed...When you think about it 'Blog' is a very strange word.

Any way off we go! Good luck to him!
I'll give you an update!

Caroline x

Lygon Street- Best Thai meal in Melbourne

2010-02-19T22:29:00.001+11:00

Up the top of Lygon Street, East Brunswick is one of the best Thai restaurants I have ever been to! It is near the corner of Weston Street ( I remembered because that is my middle name...haha) and it was chockers (really full)
outside. Anyway mum and I both got curries, I got a yellow chicken and she got the peanut tofu and both were divine! Not to spicy but the best flavours. I definitely got the taste of bay-leaves, aniseed, ginger, chilli and just wow cant explain it!
I haven't found anywhere that good since being in Thailand last year.

Anyway just thought it was a very tasty idea to share something like that :D

Have a nice weekend!

Caroline x

indian elephants

2010-02-18T22:54:00.000+11:00

I will not let crap people get me down.
So googling things I love has sort-of cheered me up. (Its annoying cos these crap people I actually really care about)

ANYWAY, isn't this beautiful?

I have had a little bit of an obsession with indian elephants for a while. I just love the colours, the bling, the tradition, their meaning and the power they hold with so many people.

Wisdom is something lots of people say elephants represent, and I think I really value wisdom in people in my every day life. Knowledge, wisdom and generosity are three key things that I think make a wholesome human.

Blah how lame is this post?

Anyway tomorrow, I am de-cluttering my life, and I am going to bling up this blog haha. It will be wonderful!

Caroline x

LOOKBOOK.nu

2010-02-17T19:03:00.002+11:00

With 269 "HYPE" votes, this image really caught my eye.

I literally fell in love with this girl, and she created that scarf herself. It really is inspiring.

I don't know if it is my utter infatuation with Europe/Swedes but I just had to share.

This is by Misha.M http://lookbook.nu/user/64469-Misha-M

Caroline x

Tired.

2010-02-17T17:22:00.000+11:00

This is not a positive way to start fresh, stating that I am tired and sick of it. Well not really sick of it. I crave it. Crave new Adele. Seeing as this titled song "Tired" is fitting with my mood I have included the lyrics.

My life isn't at all like this song, in fact I have no sort of infatuation in my life at all. No disappointment yet. Just lust, and probably need. Oh well we will have to hold on and see what happens.

Hold my hand
While you cut me down
It had only just begun
But now it's over now
And your
In the heat of moments
With your heart
Playing up cold
I'm between the middle
Watching hastiness unfold
In my eyes
Your were smiling
In the spotlight dancing
With the night
The night fell

Off your mind

I'm tired of trying
Your teasing ain't enough
Fed up of biding your time
When i dont get nothing back
And for and for and for
When i don't get nothing back
Boy, i'm tired

Where'd you go
When you stay behind
I looked up and inside down
And outside only to find
A double taking punching hard
And laughing at my smile
I get closer you
Obviously prefer her

I'm tired of trying
Your teasing ain't enough
Fed up of biding your time
When i don't get nothing back
And for and for and for
When i dont get nothing back
Boy, i'm tired of trying
Your teasing aint enough
Fed up of biding your time
When i don't get nothing back
And for and for and for
When i don't get nothing back
Boy, i'm tired

(I should have known)

Never mind said
Your open arms
I couldn't help
Belive the trick me
Back into them

(Chorus)

Caroline x