stuck in the moment...

does karma exist?

there's no nice way to say this...a bird shat on my hat today! these are just a few things that were running through my head at the time...


1. thank god it didn't shit in my hair
2. oh my poor hat
3. mmmm, I can buy a new hat now
4. is it still good luck if it lands on your hat?
5. damn that bird has good taste
6. how am I going to get away with this bad hair now?
7. do I clean it or throw it away?


all of these thoughts running through my head lead to me one conclusion...they say what goes around comes around, but do birds get shat on by other birds?? is there such a thing as bird karma? My vote...YES- or maybe you would call it wishful thinking..

big stinking hot day out...

ok, so I'd be lying if I said I was kinda praying for bad weather today so I had an excuse to buy these Burberry gumboots at 200 pounds from www.net-a-porter.com

it is true I could barely afford my ticket, but somehow I'm sure if it had rained I would have managed to sneak these on my credit card somewhere...

tattoo or not-too

ok, i have officially decided on tattoo number 4. it's not quite a pretty as these but stay tuned for pics...

friday finds..

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.. 

Kermit Teroso is amazing!

If only I could actually walk in heels like these, I think I have enough pairs now as home decor that I have purchased and cannot bare to wear, but love to admire..

lady crush...

who better than the lovely Alexa Chung? apart from having amazing style, she is also a contributing editor of Vogue UK.

Love love love.xx

happy lamington day..

a few people asked me yesterday if I was going to make lamingtons on Australia day...I used my favourite response when I don't know what to say and I simply 'smiled and nodded'. But it left me wondering why? What makes lamingtons so Australian?

So apparently lamingtons were 'accidentally' invented over 100 years ago by an Australian man who was later renamed, Lord Lamington. He dropped a sponge cake in some melted chocolate so the cake wouldn't be as messy to eat, then he added some coconut (which wasn't so common back in the day). He served this to some guests who all harassed him for the recipe. So there you have it.

I'm afraid there is no face paint, or australian flags for me today. I will be baking with a slightly updated recipe, while listening to triple-j. Here is the recipe for those who want to get in the spirit in their own way! xx

makes
32

ingredients

1. 340g packet golden butter cake mix
2. 2 eggs
3. 3/4 cup milk
4. 60g butter, softened
5. 2 cups desiccated coconut

pretty pink icing 

1. 3 cups icing sugar mixture
2. 20g butter
3. 1/2 cup milk
4. pink food colouring
5. 1 teaspoon strawberry essence

method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 3cm-deep, 17cm x 27cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang on all sides.
2. Prepare cake mix following packet directions, using eggs, milk and butter. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Stand for 2 minutes. Turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
3. Trim cake edges. Cut cake into 32 pieces.
4. Make icing: Sift icing sugar into a heatproof bowl. Add butter and milk. Place bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir icing until smooth. Tint pink with food colouring. Stir in essence.
5. Using a fork, dip 1 piece of cake in icing to coat. Toss in coconut to coat. Place lamington on a wire rack over a tray. Repeat with remaining cake, icing and coconut. Stand at room temperature for 2 hours or until set. Serve.

Using a fork, lift the cake out of the icing and gently shake to drain excess icing. Slide the fork against the side of the bowl to remove any excess icing. Holding the fork with the cake still on it over the bowl of shredded coconut, sprinkle coconut over icing using other hand. Place lamingtons on oven trays lined with baking paper; stand until icing is set. Repeat with remaining coconut, White Chocolate Icing ingredients and remaining cake pieces.

Enjoy, and happy pink lamington day. 

xx

desert storm...

all that glitters..

 Some Glitzy nail glamour at J Maskrey

 Limited edition

These Collette Swarovski crystal hi tops bring new meaning to the word Bling...see link for more info

http://www.thevine.com.au/fashion/shopping/colette-swarovski-crystal-pop_up-shop20091215.aspx

Handmade I-pad case

Ok I have been putting this off for too long. I am for the first time publically admitting to liking (loving) Twilight...there you go. x

Stumbled across this amazing jewellery label, thought I'd share the love... check out their website...

http://maniamania.bigcartel.com/

Isis slave braeclet $240

Immortals pendant $280

Rebel Signet ring $190

Afterlife choker $240

fields of love..

Proud to be a lady when talent like this keeps popping up..

'Through the Clover' by Stonefield.xx