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I love these sandals from the Jennifer Hawkins (Siren) range. I tried them on at the George Street, Sydney Myer at the weekend, and had to resist temptation! I found it incredibly difficult taking them off (cause I wanted them!) and was very tempted to hide my flip flops in my bag and walk out in them! Damn those security tags!

JLH Libra Pink $220

JLH Cancer Neutral $250

Me. Trying them on...

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Colour splash! After looking at the Alice + Olivia collection for ages and admiring the lovely outfits, I felt like a dose of vibrant colour today. I love this cotton, Basque sun dress. It has pockets and fits beautifully. I was going to wear my soft pink heels, but decided on my lime green slingbacks instead.

Now all I need is a tequila sunrise to match, or maybe a jug of Pimms...anyone care to join me?


Basque sun dress with Nine West slingbacks

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The start of a new week.  The start of a new month.  What will September bring...?  Good things and warmer days I hope!

The sun is out but there is still a chill in the air, so I needed a jumper today, and I'm wearing a dress that I've had for about 15 years (scary!). It's from French Connection (bought in my lunch hour when I worked in Covent Garden, London) and I have this pale gold one and a black one too.  I loved the classic push up neck line and a-line style so much I bought the two.  The taffeta fabric is so nice to wear. I guess I could almost say the dress is vintage now! I'm just glad it still fits.



Top Shop jumper, French Connection dress, Diana Ferarri Signature heels

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I'm wearing one of my new tea dresses (see yesterdays post).  I must say I do love it.  And it has pockets, which is always a bonus. What do you think?

Cooper Street floral tea dress and Tony Bianco soft pink suede heels

new shoes

I'm in love with my new heels.  They are very high and are definitely not for walking far, more just sitting around with legs and heels on display.  I can't wait to wear them out. I keep putting them on and just wearing them round the bedroom... 

The Tony Bianco Alamo in tan/gold

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Oops, forgot to post this on Friday!

The sun was out, so I wore a pretty tea dress, cardie and kitten heels.

Tea dress, plum cardie and Diana Ferarri heels

stiletto lust... why I adore heels

I had a request from 'Dave The Shoe Guy' yesterday (from a picture I posted on Instagram), asking me (and anyone else who wants to add something) to explain why I love shoes, and it has made me ponder on the question. Why do I love heels?

I just always have. From that first pair of heels, aged six. They had little kitten heels, they were red patent and had a dainty ankle strap. The clipped and clopped when I walked down the street, just like my big sister's. I adored those little shoes.

The truth is, nothing makes my heart skip a beat more than that moment when I spot a gorgeous pair of heels. The adrenalin starts to pump, my pulse quickens, I get slightly panicky (in case they don't have my size) and I become obsessed.

Everyone has something they lust after. An irrational need. Diamonds, handbags, automatic watches, cars, cooking utensils (??!!) ... Things they are happy to pay ridiculous amounts of money on, just because they love them. For me it's heels. Only heels (okay, and holidays).

What is it in particular about the shoe? It's the heel. The way a thin, straight stiletto stands so sexy and proud, shouting for attention. Everyone knows a beautiful pair of shoes absolutely makes an outfit. It's the way they extend the leg, flatter the curve of your calf, and the sexy arch of your foot... just gets me. It's a beautiful thing. Let's face it, every thing is better when wearing heels! They make you feel confident and sexy. People notice. I notice.

I have very particular tastes though. Not any pair of heels will do! I don't like strange shaped, chunky heels, I detest S&M heel-less shoes, I'm not really into straps (unless it's a simple, thin ankle strap) and they can't be too fussy. The heel has to be high and thin, and if there is a platform, it needs to be discrete, so the shoe doesn't look like a stripper shoe.

I like my heels to be classic, timeless, simple, elegant and sexy. And then I'll love them, and I'll want to gaze at them and feel the curves and, well, let's just say, I understand why people have shoes fetishes...

The Christian Louboutin Black Patent Pigalle Stiletto.  This is THE perfect shoe!!!!
This is the pair I must own and dream of wearing.  

Just a few of my favourites

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Another new purchase. I'm just loving these amazing sales! I had my eye on this pretty summer dress when it was full price, so you can imagine how excited I was when I saw it hanging on the sale rail in my size! I love the teal and lime print and it matches perfectly with my lime green Nine West slingbacks. I'm also wearing a cardie cause it's actually pretty chilly today.   

Portmans satin print dress and Regatta  teal cardigan

Nine West lime sandals

is this the world's ugliest shoe?

Ugh.  I'm offended by these hideous heels! Who the hell designed these monstrosities? The designer should be sacked! The 'Henty' from Mollini cost $159.95.  I bet these go straight to the bargain bin... There is nothing, I repeat nothing that I like about these shoes.  I'm actually thinking that I'm stupid for even blogging about them, because it means I'll have to see them again!  Yuk. 

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This is the third dress in the same style, from Basque, that I own and absolutely love. You'll have to scroll through my 'today I am wearing' posts to find the other two... (one is black and white gingham, the other in a pink pattern print).

This style is retro and feminine and feels so good on. I just adore the rustle and flounce of the fabric.  As it's a bit fresh this morning I have added a short black cardigan, to keep me warm.  And an extra strand of pearls due to the low neck line.  My heels are Diana Ferrari Signature.

Basque dress in 'parachute' fabric. Diana Ferari Signature black patent heels

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I selected my outfit today based on it's ease for taking it off. I had planned a quick trip to the shops and was really looking forward to trying on an armful of lovely temptations. But. My boy is sick, so the shopping trip is off. Ugh. I'm not happy. My sympathy levels are very low for my poor sick child. I know. I'm selfish and horrible. 

Top Shop jumper, Oasis skirt

C'est Bon bowed pink and cork heeled

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Another glorious day, so I felt like wearing red. 

This dress reminds me of the colour of cocktail cherries.  Made from a light crepe satin, with ruffles at the neck and a belt to nip in the waist.  Perfect for work. The heels have to be nude, any other colour with this dress would be too much. So there you have it.



Red ruffle necked Basque dress.  Diana Ferrari Signature heels.

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I'm not sure what the weather is doing today. Sunny one minute, looks like it's about to rain the next. So I decided on a black vest, purple cardie (just in case), my violet taffeta Sussan skirt with patent black belt, finished off floral print I Love Billy heels (note the sensible heel).

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What a lucky girl I am! My skirt and top were bought for me by two of my lovely friends.

The skirt is so pretty and feminine, it's from Review, and lined with satin, so it feels lovely on. I was actually going to wear it with a black vest, but I found this green Wish top hidden amongst my things and it's the perfect match!

I have had this top for ages, and I had totally forgotten about it. I love the floppy neck, and colour.

Worn with my Buttermilk Diana Ferrari Signature heels.


Wish top, Review skirt, Diana Ferrari Signature heels

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What a lovely day for the first day of May! The sun is out and it's warm and just beautiful.

So today I have on my black and white spotty dotty dress. It's light and floaty and made of a soft chiffon-type fabric. The only thing I don't like is having to wear a strapless bra. Soooo uncomfortable (I'll whip it off as soon as I get home)! Worn with my Tony Bianco nude heels and my pearls (of course).


Floaty spotty dress with Tony Bianco nude heels

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I woke to such a beautiful morning, that I couldn't help but choose this pretty turquoise summer dress from Review. It feels great on due to the silky, satin lining. It also softly swishes from side to side as I walk along wiggling my hips. Worn with my glass beads and nude heels.

Review dress and Diana Ferrari heels.

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This dress is one of my favs for work. I love the classic cut and quirky print combination. The dress is from Basque, the shoes, you've seen before, my Zoe Whittner stilettos in pearlescent plum patent.

Basque dress with flower detail. Zoe Whittner heels.

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Back to work.  My lovely, lazy holiday wafting around the house is over.  So I've gone for the corporate look today.  Black crepe Cue dress. Patent heels (I love this straight stiletto, so bloody elegant), and of course my pearls.


As a side note... I still can't believe I was the last to know what 'pearl necklace' meant!  Christ, people use to come to me for explanations (of a sexual nature...)!  Let's just say I'm happy to wear either kind...

Cue dress. Diana Ferrari Signature heels.

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I love purple. It's such a warm, interesting colour, the way the light can change the shade, to look almost blue or pink.

This dress, from Myer Collection, is my president's wife look... Worn with pearls (of course) and Steve Madden patent plum stilettos. Just fine for a day in the office.

Myer Collection dress.

Steve Madden patent plum stilettos. Well worn...

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It's getting cooler, so today I needed a little warmth.  So an autumnal shift dress with sleeves!  Worn with my old Marks and Spencer leather belt and dark chocolate Novo heels.

Target dress (shh!)

Novo Heels