The dilemma for the colder months is a tricky one.

Should I wear gloves, therefore keeping my hands toasty....   or

Should I forgo the gloves so I can use my iPhone, iPad, iParachute or iPineapple?

Well, now some clever cookes at Etre have come up with the perfect compromise:  Etre Touchy and Etre Fivepoint.   Available in pure new wool or cashmere.

Etre Touchy are gloves with "phone fingers" so you can tap, scroll, slide and type away without freezing your fingies!

Etre Touchy - for taking piccies of fish on pebbles!

Index and thumb are left free so you be functional and warm at the same time.



Etre Fivepoint are gloves fitted with contactwoven® fingertips, so you don't need to take them off to use your mobile, tablet and so forth.

The special fingertips allow your touch to be registered on the most up-to-date devices.  So you can Tweet: "...waiting at station.  8 degrees and falling but hands staying toasty"

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The Cosmic Psychos are a punk band from Melbourne.
They are known for their awesomeness.
They need your help to get this documentary going. Need convincing? Ok, Butch Vig, Eddie Vedder, The Melvins, Mudhoney are all in it.
I donated. You can too. $1 for starters. That's all it takes.
They need to get to this target in 44 days.
Please support Australian music and feel good about yourself at the same time!
Warning: If you click below to watch the video, please note that it has quite a bit of colourful language in it!

Kate Middleton wore a rather appropriate outdoorsy outfit while attending the 'Expanding Horizons' ARK charity event in Kent.

For some reason the Australian press decided to dub the outfit a 'faux pas'.  It even somehow managed to make the evening news - perhaps the commercial stations had run out of AFL football stories.

The idea that it is somehow inappropriate to wear a pair of Le Chameau wellies in the great outdoors is a bit silly.  If they are waterproof and lined with leather and extraordinarily well made, chances are you won't get your feet wet.  And if the Duchess of Cambridge can't wear designer camping gear, I don't know who can.  Anyway, I'm sure the kids didn't know or care what kind of brands she was wearing.

All in all, an effortless look.  All class.

How to get Kate Middleton's look:

• Zara skinny jeans
• Burberry shirt
• Really Wild vest
• Le Chameau wellingtons

Fashion Junkie Glamazon Version:

Sensible yet Stylish version: 

 

• Hunter wellingtons 
• RM Williams vest 
• Keep the Burberry shirt and Zara jeans!

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Looking back on my previous posts, my love affair with ELF can be traced back to as far as 2007 when I won a competition for some free ELF goodness.  I usually buy from the Australian store but the US store often has the better deals.


The goodies start from $1.00 and many of the cosmetics can rival the big brands in terms of quality. And since everything is only a couple of dollars each, I tend to go a little crazy when ordering.

Here is a breakdown of my latest order:

~elf cosmetics~

Plumping Lip Glaze:  Plum Pout

I will never try another lip shade, this is the one for me!  Also one of the most popular shades as it frequently sells out.  This is suitable for olive skinned lasses with cool undertones.

~elf cosmetics~

Shimmer Eyeshadow:  Metal

Sparkly, sparkly eyeliner.  I figured this one was worth a try.  It has now become my everyday eyeliner, beating Natio and Revlon. 

~elf cosmetics~

Studio Pigment Eyeshadow: 'Naughty Noire'

Continuing my sparkly kick, I wanted something wildly dramatic for 'smoky' eyes.

~elf cosmetics~

Essential Brightening Eye Colour: 'Silver Lining'

I have been using this combo since '07.  Perfect for hazel/brown eyes.

~elf cosmetics~

Natural Radiance Blusher: 'Flushed'

I usually buy 'Shy' rather than 'Flushed' but it is so popular that it is seriously never available.  'Flushed' actually turned out to be a winner, but I'd still prefer the subtlety of 'shy'.  As soon as it gets back in stock I'm getting a whole bunch.

I also got therapeutic lip creme in 'strawberry creme', an Essentials Total Face Brush, Essential Brightening Eye Liner: 'Black', another 'Plum Pout' lipgloss and Essential Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil - Iconic Ivy and the order still came in under $50. 

I received a free gift for being such a wonderful customer too:

Sparkly nail polish in 'Golden Goddess'.  They know how to make a girl feel special.

Winter is notorious for being harsh on the skin - wind, cold, drying, heaters... ugh!!  Do not want.

I love the Clinique stuff, especially the moisturisers. I went through a whole phase where I only used the Clinique beauty bar, toner and moisturiser (the yellow-tinged cream). I find their stuff to be non-greasy and actually keep skin hydrated. And they smell nice too!

To showcase their Moisture Surge Intense, Clinique are giving away a whole bunch of goodies: free shipping and some special surprise treats.

Use offer code: THIRST

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The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards 2012 at the Lincoln Center, NYC, showed off the best emerging and established designers and gave attendees a chance to show off their style.

Here are my Style Picks for CFDA 2012:

Fashionista

Karolina Kurkova (Tommy Hilfiger) This "safari-inspired" number reminds me of that scarf material that your grandma kept folded in the top drawer. And for some reason I completely love it. However grabbing on to her dress and yelling "I love you Grandma!!" will probably get you turfed out of any place in New York City, I don't care who you are.

Fashionista

Anna Wintour (Marc Jacobs) This outfit is warm and autumnal, and it's the kind of orangey/red that looks great on a select number of people. And something about it screams "festive wrapping paper" but in a good way.

Fashionista

Busy Phillips (Martin Margiela) This jumpsuit/scarf matches beautifully with the Brian Atwood shoes / Christian Louboutin clutch and shows that black can be daring, too. Perhaps black is the new black.

Fashionista

Dakota Fanning (Proenza Schouler) My vote for best dressed goes to Dakota Fanning in a kimono-inspired wrap/dress thingy. Opinion is divided as to whether this is a hit or miss. For me, the answer is simple, it's a hit. And props for taking a risk.




Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's "The Row" won the womenswear designer of the year award. Emerging talent awards went to Tabitha Simmons, Joseph Altuzarra and Phillip Lim. Billy Reid won in the menswear category and Reed Krakoff won in the accessories category. 

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The New York Times & Glamor called them "the anti status symbol". They have been described as meta fashion, whatever that is.

Let's call a spade a spade. Or rather, ThursdayFriday have made a tote bag with a designer bag pic printed on it. Quite simple, really. Genius.


If New York is going nuts about it then they're going to sell out quicker than you can say "eco-fashion-anti-fashion-meta-hunter-gatherer-anti-status-status-symbol"


These guys are based in Los Angeles, and were nice enough to send a nice piccy of their soon-to-be-sold-out picnic bag.

I love the simplicity of these bags.  I also love the concept.  Designer bags for everyone! 

Just when you think it's safe to go back to machine translations when writing your article, take a word of caution - if you don't have anyone to check the result in your chosen language, you won't know what it really says.
 
According to andlaaligarh, this is supposed to be the STEP-BY-STEP correct procedure to follow for something known as "face glow yoga".

All quotes in bold are credited to andlaaligarh so please don't sue me!  This is all in good fun, at least I think so!!


Face Glow Yoga:

"...These facials us a name can get..."

- It seems Yoda has been hired as a guest writer!!  Branching out these days, he certainly is. Hmmmm.


" ...Shrink eyebrows, forehead Council take a stand and stand..."

- I agree.  It's important to shrink the eyebrows when taking a stand against the forehead council.  They are a pack of bureaucratic mongrels and need to be stopped.... small eyebrow power!


" ...Eyes turn round in either direction..."

- I think I saw this on the exorcist once...  Call in a priest I say!


"...Absolves and spread lips..."

- Again with the priest thing!  They must throw in an absolution after the exorcism.  


"...Teeth and close the show..."

- Err... The Osmonds?  I'm sure they closed a few shows in their time...


"...Ten count back to the neck..."

- Probably the new Lady Gaga dance routine.   


"...Nostrils Picking and relax..."

- I'm literally not touching that one!!


Who knew that picking one's nostrils could lead to an increased "glow on your face".  Or standing up to a council could give you small eyebrows.  That's if you wanted small eyebrows for some reason.  Make sure your head doesn't start spinning and ALWAYS close with a song.  Big smiles and jazz hands!!!

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After much anticipation, the designers for StyleAid 2012 have just been announced.  Fresh from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Aurelio Costarella is now confirmed for StyleAid showcasing his flamboyant SS12-13 collection.

Also confirmed are One Fell Swoop, Poppi Lissiman, Zhivago, Fenella Peacock, Empire Rose and Flannel, to name a few.

Dilantette Pour Homme et Femme will be providing a glimpse of the looks from UK fashion royalty with Dame Vivienne Westwood’s Man and Gold Label Collections.

StyleAid 2012 - 27th July Burswood Entertainment Complex.  Tickets go on sale Thursday.

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I am a sucker for a good, free Android app.  A good app can make your life easier, remove stress, organize your brain and make your dinner.

The Top 10 Free Android Apps (in no particular order):


1.  Simple Shopping List











Before this app, I bought numerous little notepads.  Don’t get me wrong, I LOOOVE the written word.  But now I have around 50-60 little notepads with shopping lists in them.
This lovely, simple, clean app makes it easy for me to type a shopping list and check things off as I get them in the supermarket.  I predict that by the end of this year I could possibly have saved 5 large trees by cutting down (pardon the expression!) on paper use.

Note:  This app has been discontinued (so glad I still have it on my phone!!)  I have replaced the link with "Good Todo" a similar, easy to use list.




2.  Ebay Designer Last Minute!

I love Ebay.  I am addicted to Ebay.  I buy pretty much everything on Ebay because it’s so much more fun than shops.  This colourful, easy to use app pulls all the designer fashions ending soon without any bids over $50.  This means I can nab all the latest fashions without spending a lot!  All the best brands, home page and search included, my ebay page, easy log in.  Love!
Oh, and it was designed by someone very familiar...




3.  MyFitnessPal














 I downloaded this app to see how many calories I was burning at the gym.  As a completely unintended byproduct, I find myself 3 kg lighter.  I love this app.  I will never remove this app from my phone.  It tells me if I am over or under my calorie limit for the day.  Warning:  Do not be too strict on this to avoid malnutrition.




4.  Brightest Flashlight Free













This is probably the simplest app ever!  But if you are stuck halfway down the middle of the hallway in the dark and you can’t find your keys, this app is indispensable.  It does what it says.  Press it and it turns your phone into a bright flashlight.





5.  Everything













































 An all encompassing name for an all encompasing to-do app.  I don’t like complicated to-do apps.  I find that if the organizer app stresses you out then its not doing its job.  This app is fun, colourful, simple and stress-free.  The best organizer that isn’t too serious.





6.  Bedtime

This app is sooo simple but so useful!  You put in the time you are going to bed and it tells you the best times to wake up using sleep cycles.  It works and you do wake up feeling more refreshed! 



7.  Astro File Manager

This is a brilliant free app that lets you connect your Android phone to your computer via usb and move/edit/delete/copy files.  Easy to use and effective.



8.  AVG Antivirus Free













Let’s face it.  You need security when downloading apps and allowing permissions etc.  This app is wonderfully effective at keeping you safe without getting in your way.









9.  Pixlr-o-matic

Thousands and thousands of photo effects, retro washes, filters, frames, hours of fun!!  Some fervently believe this app to be better than its famous cousin, Instagram.









10.  Screenshot

For screenshot apps, most of the free versions require ROOTED phones.  I have no idea how to root my phone, other than dropping it in a saucepan of boiling water but I don’t think that’s quite what they’re talking about.  So, as far as I know, my phone isn’t rooted and this app worked perfectly.  Just shake the phone to take a shot.

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Hailed as Perth's most fashionable event, STYLEAID 2012 is set to set trends and raise funds and awareness for the WA AIDS Council.   Last year's theme was "Opulent" and tongues have been wagging around the theme for 2012. 

STYLEAID 2012 has raised over $1million in funds for AIDS awareness and is celebrating its 15th birthday this year.  STYLEAID works tirelessly raising money for support and care services for people living with HIV.   


Dress:  Black tie
Guest list:  750 people
Showcase:  Spring/Summer 2012 collections
Designers:  The designers will be...  A big big secret
Theme:  Inspired by the idea of a child's birthday party, celebration is the central theme.
Where:  Burswood Entertainment Complex
When:  27th July 2012

Tickets go on sale at the end of May.

Photo credit:  Richard Jefferson

Model:  Grady @ Chadwick Models

Garment:  Vivienne Westwood @ Dilantette Pour Homme et Femme 

Makeup:  Hendra (MAC)

Photo credit:  Richard Jefferson

Model:  Cat @ Viviens Model Managment

Garment:  Aurelio Costarella

Headpiece:  Reny Kestel for Aurelio Costarella

 Makeup:  Hendra (MAC)

“15 years is a long time to successfully maintain and re-invent an event and it’s a true testament to the committee, sponsors and volunteers who work tirelessly to put it all together. Happy Birthday STYLEAID gives us the opportunity to do what we do best. Make some noise, celebrate and PARTY”
– Stephanie Patniotis, Event Co-Ordinator.

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