This month, I’m lusting all over the place. On one hand we’re nearing the end of winter (although I really can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel just yet) and while I don’t really want to spend more money on winter things, I think it’s OK if you buy something that’s more of an investment. Something I could likely get some wear out of in the early stages of spring, and still keep it for next winter…
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I’m counting down the days to celebration season! And, what better way to bid au revoir to 2013 and bonjour to 2014, than with a glass make that a bottle of 2003 Scintilla, J.C Le Roux’s award winning bubbly, created in the signature Cap Classique style (Méthode Cap Classique). So, although Scintilla is not technically “champagne” – since anything that isn’t made in Champagne France can’t really be called champagne – the production process of J.C Le Roux’s Méthode Cap Classique’s follows the same style that the French folk use when the make Champagne. In other words Scintilla, it’s not simply carbonated wine. It sparkling personality is earned, through years and years of perfection in a bottle! It’s amazing! Totally delicious, classy and ultra-sophisticated! Scintilla is made with a blend of 75%Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir. The two wines have spent seven years on the lees, which is the result of Scintilla’s smooth character, complex flavour and superior taste. Class my dears, class! My preference in bubbly is usually on the sweeter side! But, when it comes to the real deal (Champagne or Méthode Cap Classique for example), then I prefer it a little more crisp with a dry palette that is well balanced. I will defs be celebrating the…
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My obsession with Christian Louboutin doesn’t end at the feet! I love, and have always wanted to try out the infamous “Louboutin Mani” made famous, probably by Adele. This is by no means a “new” nail trend, however, I’ve put a little spin on my Louboutin Manicure. I have a pair of nude, Christian Louboutin patent leather pumps (the Bianca), so instead of going for black nails with red “bottoms”, I wanted to try match my Louboutin mani to my Louboutin pumps… I went to see my bestest Jo-D, who is an absolute nail genius, told her what I wanted and this was her interpretation. If you ask me, she nailed it and matched the colour to the T! When my friend Kelly saw my nails the other day, without even seeing the sneaky flash of red underneath, she instantly said “your nails look just like your shoes”. When I flipped my hand over, she was really impressed. Of course, my natural nail is nowhere near this length and my “normal shape” is square. So, Jo-D hooked me up with Brisa Sculpt – another product I had been itching to try on all my nails, and created a more almond shape. To perfect the…
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I have wanted a pair of Louboutins for the longest time! I’ve had an abnormal fixation with them since the first time I saw them – the little red sole just speaks to my soul! It always has and it always will. Sadly for me, Louboutins on a bloggers budget… exactly not likely to happen! But oh, it did! Thanks to J.C Le Roux! To launch their pink La Fleurette Non-Alcoholic bubbly, J.C Le Roux sent me as well as ten other bloggers, a press pack that came with a challenge… to create a post that would express how we’d live #LeGoodLife. The prize… a pair of Louboutins that we’d get to pick out (within a certain price range). I knew I had to win! I had to! I had to! I had to! And, luckily for me I did! When I submitted my entry I was holding thumbs and praying to the red-sole-shoe-gods every night, because all the blogs that were created were amazing! When I got the message to say that I had won, I literally screamed like a wile animal! We were out in the bush on a little African getaway – with no cellphone reception for three days! The same week that J.C Le…
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Celebrating 20 years of fabulous footwear, Christian Louboutin will be launching his 20th Anniversary Capsule Collection, showcasing some really out of this world designs, a must for any foot crazed fashionista (with a pretty bank balance). The collection is all about his “love for art architecture, fine arts and design, his lifelong fascination with the world of showgirls and cabaret, his passion for travel and a deep admiration for craftsmanship are all elements that are displayed throughout the collection.” I, being the ultimate Louboutin-less Louboutin fan have a sneak peek of the collection for you to lust over… [a_gallery]click on the first image to open the gallery These are just some of the styles in the capsule collection, but there are more which you can view via his facebook page If you’re a Loubie fan, the collection is not yet available, but you can sign up via his facebook page to receive your invitation to be one of the first to shop collection online. Now, to celebrate 20 years of the master of platforms, I’d love to know what your obsession is with Louboutins. I could do a whole post about mine – which I may in fact do –…
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As you know, I am obsessed love Louboutins! The most fabulous shoes on the planet – sigh! Check out these new styles that were added to the Christian Louboutin Facebook page yesterday Louboutin CROSSPIGA Comment below, which of these Loubie babies are your fave?
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the new Christian Louboutin book of course! A monograph of the fabulous, sexy-red-sole shoe designer, is Louboutin’s first masterpiece in print and features beautiful photographs of his shoes by Philippe Garcia. In an article on Vogue UK’s website, Louboutin said “the most important thing to me when considering the photography was to ensure my favourite pieces from the 20 years [were] photographed in a beautiful way…” His book covers six chapters including; Louboutin’s biography, the Louboutin boutiques around the world, his shoe designs over the past 20 years, photographs of the interiors of his homes in Paris, Luxor and Egypt, his creative collaborations with David Lynch in a series called “fetish” and a complete catalogue of his work featuring all of his 120 shoe designs. The pages are pretty too, with a intricate pop-up pages, an elaborate foldout cover, and dramatic still-life photography. An absolute must have for shoe lovers everywhere and a great gift for fabulous girls under the Christmas tree this festive season! Here’s a little publishers exerpt: Celebrated for his vertiginously high stilettos with their signature lacquer-red soles, Louboutin has achieved cult status with celebrities as well as fashionistas. His eclectic and exotic designs, often incorporating feathers,…
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Here’s some lust worthy reading! Check out (and dream on) the new, Spring 2011 collection from Christian Louboutin. In a perfect, red painted little world, I’d have them all! Which are your top picks? Comment below. Remember if you don’t put it out there the universe won’t bring it to you. Yes, I am using The Secret to lure a pure of Loubies my way xo Photos by Thierry Chomel via WWD
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If I could choose one designer item, it would without a doubt be a pair of Louboutin’s.
Now, fess up, I don’t have pair of Louboutin’s and I’m not sure how many years I’ll have to save before I own a pair, but having them to me is, is like a owning a Ferrari – a fabulous red shoe Ferrari.
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It is nothing new, but it is a fact that all fabulous people are simply obsessed with shoes, and the shoes must always be impractical. Yes your feet will hurt, but you will look and feel like the whole word is at your feet- which they are, gawking at your shoes! I am a firm believer that shoes must be THE item of your wardrobe, and the impractical the better!
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My ultimate style icon, and fashionista extraordinaire, Victoria Beckham – AKA “Posh-Spice” was spotted at this years Fashion week in New York, sporting a brand new hair style. This chick is absolutely gorgeous and I can’t think of a hairstyle that wont suit her – It looks gorgeous!
Mrs Becks was spotted arm-in-arm with another style diva – Jennifer Lopez at Marc Jacobs’ 2009 collection previewing. Posh was there to spot the fashions (of course), but Posh also launched her own collection, featuring 10 signature styles.
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