Author Archives: Bec

The Red Shoes

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Bec

When I was little, my Grandmother took me to the ballet production of The Red Shoes. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale, the ballet version tells the tragic story of a young ballerina who dances herself to death … Continue reading →

DIY ombre manicure

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Bec

I love ombre nails. Simply add white to any colour (I used red) and voila! I think I’ll do purple next. Inspiration:

Posted in DIY, Fashion | Tagged Manicure, Nail Polish, Nails, Ombre | 3 Comments

Travel Tuesdays: Rome

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Bec

This is a big call, but I think Rome is my favourite European city. Yes, I said it. The food, the weather, the architecture, the ancient ruins around every bend… I loved every second of my Roman Holiday. I also … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Italy, Rome, The Colosseum, The Vatican, Travel, Travel Tuesdays | 3 Comments

Rose Byrne at the SAG Awards

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Bec

If someone had told me last week Rose Byrne would show up at the Screen Actors Guild Awards wearing a sequined white jump-suit, donning a Michelle Pfeiffer-circa-Scarface-bob I’d have slapped them silly. What a babe. Talk about nailing it.

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Fashion, jump suit, michelle pfeiffer, Red Carpet, Rose Byrne, SAG Awards, scarface, screen actors guild awards | 2 Comments

DIY Metal Belt

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bec

I love this. A Pair & A Spare taught me how to do it. You will need a sheet of aluminium flashing (found in the roof section of your hardware store), a hammer, scissors and some wire, rope or thick … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Fashion | Tagged DIY, Fashion, Metal Belt | 4 Comments

Being Frida

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bec

On Saturday night I went to a Mexican party dressed as Frida Kahlo. She is awesome. By the end of the night the monobrow really started to grow on me (not literally). “I was born a bitch. I was born … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc | Tagged Costume, Frida Kahlo, Mexican, mexican party, monobrow | 1 Comment

Hardware Store Rings

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Bec

The hardware store is a veritable jewellery goldmine. Obviously. $1 – $2 each. They remind me of part of the Egyptian exhibition at The Met in NYC; The Egyptians were definitely the chicest of the ancient civilisations.

Posted in DIY, Fashion | Tagged Ancient Egyptians, Copper, DIY, DIY Jewellery, Gold, Hardware Jewellery, Hardware Store, NYC, The Met | 5 Comments

Lunch.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Bec

Burrito lettuce cups! Have you ever seen anything so ingenious?! I came up with the idea all by myself*. (* may have been inspired by San Choi Bau)

Posted in Food | Tagged Carb Free, Lettuce Cups, Lunch, Lunch Idea, Mexican, Recipe | Leave a comment

DIY silver rope & copper coupling necklace

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Bec

Again with the hardware store specials. I had every intention of doing a proper outfit post (haven’t done one in ages) but by the time I got everything together the clouds had rolled-in rendered the sky a deep, angry grey. … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Fashion | Tagged Copper, DIY, DIY Jewellery, Hardware Jewellery, Hardware Store, Jewelry, Tutorial | 1 Comment

So how was your weekend?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Bec

This weekend I: – made an elaborate photo collage of my manicure – bought 6 pieces of jewellery for $10 at Diva – cooled-off in a paddle pool while admiring my neon orange toe nail polish – met G and … Continue reading →