Olaf is my Spirit Animal & Disney on Ice gets FROZEN !
It is a bit of a tradition around Ms 6 July birthday to take the girls to Disney on Ice. Last year the Frozen themed snippet in the show was so magical – highlight for sure. And Olaf.. no words for him only heart eyes. This year they are taking it to a whole ‘nother...
MOTHER OF A GIFT – CHAMELEON INK INTERCHANGEABLE BAGS
There are some amazing women and mothers out there creating cool original products and instead of the usual Mother’s Day gift guide, I wanted to highlight one brand from my adopted home Australia to check out for Mother’s Day (which is basically everyday :) gifts for yourself, your Mama, Grandmother, sister, wife or loved individual....
SEE YOU JIMMY – Doodads & Patches
It was a dreich, overcast Saturday in Brisbane – a rarity – bringing out the Glaswegian in me – but thanks to fresh hair by Brisbane hairdressing legend Ellie May Hair I happily trotted off to be basketball sidelines to cheer on Ms 10. Berets are my beanies and it was a bit parky to...
Hug it out – 8 Reasons Hugs are Part of our Family Routine
Hope your week starts well – but before you hurtle into the morning “get in the car !” for school runs how about this… Our family are pretty affectionate, but when things were tough with health, grief and life worries a few years ago I found that stress made me agitated, more disconnected and less abundant...
Return of the Mac – Ex-Cyclone Debbie style
Bit soggy in Brisbane – due to the “weather event” as they have been calling it on the media. Rain brings out the Glasgow girl in me – blame it on years and years of dreich days and being completely drookit on hockey pitches, on bracing family walks, sprinting in and out of supermarkets. We didn’t...
STEELEMyStyle Pops up … at Endeavour
If you don’t already know I am big on helping clients realise that their Individuality is their Superpower. I personally have always loved styling unique looks. As a kid I would get my mum to make outfits I had seen in her Vogue magazines (above left) and would walk into school and church discos...
Beauty, Brains, the Beast & Eco Fashion
Poor Ms 9 is on crutches and off basketball for a wee while but that didn’t stop us from heading to the highly anticipated Beauty and the Beast champagne breakfast screening before it releases nationally March 23. Not only is Ms 9 a big fan of the original cartoon film by Disney, but as...
Uniqlo Brisbane – It’s Your Birthday
This week I was invited to come & celebrate Uniqlo’s 1 yr anniversary in Brisbane. I know Uniqlo well from my years in Japan in the 90s and before they came to Australia I used to stock up on cashmere on overseas trips. I am often in my local at Indooroopilly or in the...
The Future is BadAss
Finally my @theFashionCraver X @Raising_Women charitee T-shirt arrived so I styled it up with some bad ass future is female inspired pieces. £5 ( US$6 & AU$8 respectively ) goes directly to @lookgoodfeelbetter an incredible worldwide charity that helps women and children deal with the appearance side effects of cancer. A major impetus for my...
Memory Backup – Bondi Sunrise
Took a moment today while my mac was backing up to have a bit of a brain snack as my 6 yr old calls it and a sneaky read of my new book from Zadie Smith. I am a big candle lover and lit a new candle that kindly arrived from the Sydney Fragrance company...
Squidtopia – Out March 19 – Kenzie Collective X Mel Thurley collabo
Having a yellow submarine meets Octonauts and the Giant Squid moment in my 70s round sunglasses and the new Squidtopia dangle earrings from Kenzie Collective X Mel Thurley collaboration- out March 19 aka tomorrow. Set your alarm for 7pm AEST and swim fast and true because these babies sold out so fast last time – I...
Sistas Stronger Together – Charity T-shirt
Today is International Women’s Day I am big into supporting and shouting out all the Wonder Women out there making change happen in their communities and beyond and some women and organisations are doing wonderful things. Raising Women X The Fashion Craver When Emma Carr from The Fashion Craver asked me if I...
