baby talk gibberish

After a delicious lunch yesterday, my family and I had a stroll along the waterfront. The sun was warm, the sky was a beautiful deep blue and the sea flat and glassy. We decided to sit for a bit, to take it all in, feeling happily replete and drowsy. All was good in the world... That is until another family decided to sit close by. Umm. Personal space sensors alerted. Then the mother's voice seriously started to get on my tits. You know the voice, the patronising, sing song 'I'm talking to a baby' tone, "Ohh yummy pot ay toe. Umm yummy pot ayyy toe. Ahhh lovely potato. You don't like potato? Yummy yummy yes you do love potato."

This bloody gibberish just went on and on. On repeat, the same potato chant! My skin started to prickle, my tranquil thoughts interrupted and annoyed.  All my calm relaxed happy thoughts started to curdle. I so badly wanted to chuck the bloody potato over the women's head! FFS just feed the bloody thing! Don't repeat yourself like an idiot!

Look, I'll admit it, I acted like a twat when I was a first time mum. Over stimulating my precious child and reacting to every gurgle and fart, but, now I do have to roll my eyes. I'm not very tolerant.  Why is that?  Shouldn't I be understanding, and just smile sweetly?

We had to move on after 10 minutes.  I just couldn't stand it.  The gooey eyes, the sticky mess (that was too close for comfort) and the baby talk and the nappy that was so full it looked like it contained a bowling ball! 

Home.  Peace.  Relaxation restored.

Yum!  My comfort food favourite. Mash.  Especially with grilled cheese!

today I am wearing...

I love, love. love these gorgeous Tony Bianco heels.  My $30 bargains!  I was unbelievable excited buying these at such an amazing price.  I'm sure the sales assistant thought I was a nutter, as I squealed around the shop, posing in front of the mirror trying them on.

The dusky pink suede is so soft, and the shape of the heel is super hot!  I don't have any pink clothes that match perfectly, but this old pink Gap cardie is close enough!  So it's the office worker look today. Straight black skirt, white vest, cardigan and heels.  



Tony Bianco soft suede heels, Jigsaw skirt and old Gap cardie

introducing charlotte's shoes

I get so very excited when I stumble across a new shoe designer/brand! 

Today, I spotted Cheryl Cole wearing some cool pony skin heels, by Charlotte Olympia, so checked out the website, and was overjoyed to discover some very cool, delightfully quirky heels! 

I LOVE the gold spider web trademark on the sole. I want a pair of these heels badly!

Check out these lovelies! OoooHHH I have a bad case of shoe longing!

Shop at Charlotte's site here

Very cool gold spider web trademark!

boobs of the week award...

Okay, after my slap on the wrist from our big brothers at Facebook, I have censored this weeks award.  Yes, yes, I know, don't complain! I'm still presenting the award!  But because this weeks recipient displays her assets to their fullest in a more modest way than some, we're going for a more classy look for a change.... 

So the 'Tasteful Boobs of the Week' Award goes to the glorious Christina Hendricks!

I love Christina's 'real woman' body.  She's sexy and curvy and beautiful. 

Don't ever change! We love you exactly as you are!!!

I LOVE this picture! Curvy Christina does sexy... 



Christina as a vamp

Christina in New York Magazine 2010
Not sure about the ropey hair...

Chrissy babe, how can you look any where else with such a fine pair?!

Source GQ Magazine and New Yorker

hair drama

Until today I had been going to the same local granny salon for over 7 years. I liked the place and the girl who did my hair, because it was easy, fuss free, reasonably priced and they didn't push products or treatments at me, or talk to me too much. Perfect. My hairdresser knew exactly what I needed done and just got on with the job. I could sit in peace, with a stack of trash mags, and relax for an couple of hours.

But when I called to book in earlier this week, I was told my 'stylist' had moved on - ugh!!! I don't like change. Not with my hair. I never change it! I find doing 'hair things' a chore, it's just too boring, so having to find another hairdresser filled me with dread! What a hassle.

(BTW I did use to do things with my hair, a long time ago... including dying it black/purple and a bleached blond crew cut. But not now. I like it as is...)

So I must admit to feeling fairly anxious this morning, when trying (upon recommendation of a friend) a new salon. I went in thinking about how I would far rather be spending the money I was about to shell out, on a nice new dress or pair of heels, but I tried to think calm thoughts and relax. And I am so pleased to report - it was fine! Hurrah! It was a very pleasant experience and my hair, I am pleased to say, looks exactly the same as it always does - phew! In fact, I felt quite at home and will definitely go back.

So Lauren, at Rustic Hair, thank you.

today I am wearing...

I love this wrap up warm, dressing gown style cardigan.  I bought it at the weekend, when the weather was so cold and it looked to good to resist, especially since there was 30% off, so I only paid $41!  Good old Taaarget!  I'm wearing my Target summer nude wedges too!  

Off to the hairdressers, so no need to dress up today, and to be honest I'm glad I've got an excuse not to go to the shops!  All the sales and mark downs are driving me crazy with 'impulse buy' madness!

Totally target!

stella's spring preview

Stella hosted her annual Spring Preview in NY yesterday.  I have mixed feelings over this collection, as I always do with Stella's designs. Hits and misses...

Take a look... Inspiration?  Ummm. A Visit to Nan's... Lace tablecloths, sherbet lemons, peachy floral sofas, animal print blankets and check umbrellas...

Stella herself looks the best. I like the simple black and white ensemble.

If you want to shop, go to Stella's site here

The floral shower curtain collection...?

The nan's lace tablecloth collection...?

The 'I love wearing clothes that are too big' collection...?

Okay, I can work with this one... the highlight?

Whoa! Animal print overload or what?!

Emily Mortimer is so pretty...
but not in this shapeless, drab outfit!



Anna Hathaway and Stella
 (looking very skinny of late...)

Source: www.fashion.telegraph.co.uk