MET Gala 2013 - Best Dressed List

Amber Heard - Emilio Pucci 

 Anna Hathaway - Valentino

Blake Lively - Gucci Premiere 

Cara Delevingne - Burberry 

Carey Mulligan - Balenciaga 

Emmy Rossum - Donna Karan Atelier 

Gwyneth Paltrow - Valentino Couture 

Jennifer Lawrence - Christian Dior

Kate Bosworth - Balmain 

 Nicole Ritchie - Topshop

  Rooney Mara - Givenchy

These are my picks for best dressed at the 2013 MET Gala in New York. After much thought and deliberation, my pick for the best of the best dressed would be Rooney Mara. The Givenchy gown is utterly breathtaking and just looks amazing on her. I love the lace intricacies and how it cascades down the middle split of the gown. Even with the plunge neck and open back feature, the dress still looks sexy and elegant at the same time. Also props to Rooney for rocking the pointed shoulder detailing as not many can pull that off. A close second was Nicole Ritchie with her hair letting the main reason I didn't choose her. Why I ask?! Why would her hair stylist or Nicole herself, think that white talcum powder would be an amazing look with her custom made Topshop gown. It just ruins the whole look in my opinion and ages her by a good 20 years. Other honourable mentions are Kate Bosworth and Amber Heard. Those girls just never let me down.

(images c/o Huffington Post)

Winter Stomping Boots

I'm on the prowl for new winter boots as my current black ones have taken a beaten last winter and through the cooler spring weather. As we're in Autumn here in Australia, the days are getting colder and nights chillier so I need to snap one up pronto! I'm completing the below styles with their classic look and stomping appropriate heels. The Newbury is the epitome of what a classic black boot should be, but the Ita has the edge with the buckle detail and plate detail at the top of the heel.

(Rag & Bone - Newbury, Senso - Ita, Tony Bianco - Devon, Zomp - Gianvito, Acne - Pistol )

Black and White

(cr: theyallhateus, vogueau, carolinasmode, style.com)

Style Spotlight: Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson is definitely on my top 5 celebrity crushes! Her everyday style is laid back, urban and oh so casual but yet she still oozes style from head to toe. If I was to walk down the street in denim shorts and a singlet I would look like a teen on her way to the beach but yet Rachel in the exact same outfit would look ultra chic without even trying. She has that sweet girl next door look but yet she could still get anything she wants with a bat of her eyelashes or a cheeky pout.

There have been many interviews where she has said that people still mistaken her for a child. I think its cute and can relate to her as I myself still get surprise looks from strangers when they find out that I am in my mid-20s. It is a burden at times but will be a great for when I'm in my 30s and can still be mistaken for a young 20-something.

One of the things I love about Rachel's style is that anyone can copy her style and use her for inspiration with pieces that they currently have in their wardrobe. Everyone has a pair of denim shorts, white t-shirts, skinny leg jeans, black ankle boots, grey chunky knit and so forth. If you don't have any one of those items that was listed before, run to the shops and buy them! These items are essential to every womans' wardrobe and are wardrobe staples which can be worn all year round.

I will be posting up some blog entries on wardrobe essentials in the next few weeks which I think will help you create wearable everyday outfits without breaking the bank.

xx

(images c/o JustJared.com)

Lusting - Winter Arm Candy

I am in dire need of a new handbag.. I think..
Actually, I don't need a new handbag, I just really want one.

Like any typical 25 year old, my needs are not really needs. They are just more wants rather than needs as I have a closet brimming full of clothes and so many shoes that there is actually no more room for any new goodies.

My handbag choices have always been structured and in classic shapes. Lately I have been veering to oddly shaped over-sized bags in darker winter hues. I think this is my sub-conscious telling me that winter is approaching that that I should just take the plunge. It may however just be me trying to justify yet another bag when I should really be saving for my U.S trip at the end of the year. *Cue dramatic music* Oh how life is so unfair.

For now, I will just keep trawling the internet and lusting over these beautiful arm candies.

Welcome 2013!!

Wishing everyone a happy new year !!

May this year bring more good fortune, new opportunities and heart-warming memories.

As every new year starts, I always find myself wishing I did more in the past year. Whether it be in my personal life, professional career or just projects that I had wanted to start and maintain. This blog being one of them.

I seem to start, dabble here and there but never make a genuine effort in my little projects.

This year I would like to change that. I have never been the type of person to make new years resolutions but thought it would be a perfect chance to.  I can list the things that I would like to accomplish this year and monitor my progress throughout the year. Hopefully this will help motivate me throughout the year as 2013 can only get brighter and better. Especially with a bit of motivation and persistence.

My Five 2013 New Years Resolution;

- Start leading a healthier life by eating cleaner and exercising regularly

- Update and maintain this blog

- Save money for a rainy day (cos I'm really really bad at saving)

- Go on a holiday to the U.S

- Make more ME time whether it be going for a facial, spending time with family and friends or finishing a book without skimming through half of the story.

Wish me luck everyone!! xx