Miu Miu Love.

I am in LOVE. I recently bought these AMAZING Miu Miu clogs. I'm meant to be saving yes, but I did say that I needed a pair of birthday shoes. My boyfriend made me choose between the Jeffrey Campbell Mariel wedges or the Miu Miu's. Such a sad thing to do, but it was a pretty easy decision - a fab pair of Miu Miu's that nobody else would have here in NZ or a pair of Jeffrey Campbells? As much as I love and as much as I have lusted over the JC's for months, it was the Miu Miu's hands down! (Although, I'm still going to push for somebody to buy me the Mariel's for my birthday hehe).x

Take me back to the Cabaret

Tonight I had my work Christmas party, which was nothing like your average work do. Went to my boss' house, which by the way, is faaaaaaabulous, had a few drinks and nibbles and caught the ferry into town to watch the Cabaret. Intensely different to anything I've ever seen in my life, the musical was simply marvellous. The acting was marvellous, the tent was marvellous (apparently there are only 70 in the world), and the music was marvellous. I'd definitely recommend going to see it but you need to go in with an open mind. Warning: there is a bit of nudity and what not but the atmosphere is really good. Also a tip: take a cushion to sit on, the chairs are really uncomfy! Apart from that though, it was a good night and definitely worth the watch! I'm super jealous, all the dancers were super toned. So, I've decided that I am going to MAKE myself go to the gym at least 3-4 times a week. Starting tomorrow, after doing my assignment and checking out the Sarah Horton sample sale, I am going to go to the gym for 2 hours before dinner at my boyfriend's tomorrow night. More roasted marshmellows yippeee!x

December fire.

Today I did a bit of studying and finally sunbathed for the first time since Summer started. It felt good to just sort of relax but this assignment is really starting to annoy me. I've also got a lot on my mind... Me and my boyf set up the brazier tonight and roasted marshmellows for dinner. They were soooo yum! We're having a dinner on Saturday night in memory of my boyfriend's nana who recently passed away. It will be good to spend time and unwind. Boyfriend will be working on Saturday so I'll probably just go to his during the day to help prepare for the dinner and be there waiting for him when he gets back. He loved it the last time I did it so hopefully it will cheer him up after the hectic, strenuous week he's had. Poor thing, I can only imagine how hard it would be to lose somebody so close to you.x

The fishtail plait.

People that know me well know that I despise tying my hair up or doing anything with it. It's always out, straight. The usual. Don't get me wrong, I love getting it done for fashion shows, shoots, special occassions or whatever. But when it comes to everyday life in general, it's always the same. So when I do something different, such as braid my hair into a fishtail plait, people always compliment it or ask "how do you do a fishtail plait?!?!". (I was actually asked by one of the girls at Red 11 today when I went in for a casting for Black magazine). It's actually very simple. I can't really explain through words so I've just looked it up on Youtube and here is a link for you to watch and learn from a girl who goes by Foxylocksextentions. Check it out! It does take longer than average plaits but it is a bit different.x

Europe OE.

Lately everybody has been so worked up about Christmas and New Years so naturally, the question I've been asked a lot is "what are your plans for new years?". Typically, I'll probably just be staying in Auckland although its my 21st (aren't I boring??!) but will probably go on a roadtrip after new years. Another major reason for staying in Auckland this year is because I've got to save for Europe next July. I'm so excited - travelling around London, Paris, Rome, to name a few, will be extraordinary, way more worth it than going away for a couple days over new years! I've started saving and been doing good apart from the few shopping binges. ALTHOUGH, the Jeffrey Campbell Mariel black suede wedges I have wanted for MONTHS are back in stock in my size!... This is not good. Though, I'm prepared to make an exception based on the fact that I'll be needing a new pair of birthday shoes :p hehe.x

Driving in the Summer.

After realising that I'd had enough of relying on people to drive me around, I decided it was time to get my A into G and get my restricted licence. So! Today I went for a driving lesson with a good friend of mine. I trust her enough to let her sit back and laugh while I practised driving. Having a licence will come in handy as I will be able to drive myself to and from work, castings, boyfriend's house and other friends' places. I was a bit nervous at first, since I haven't driven in a couple years but I slowly progressed over the hour. We're going to make it a weekly thing so hopefully once I get the hang of it, I'll have my licence in no time.x

Test shots.

Here are a few photos that Michael Ng took of me a couple months ago. Such an amazing photographer, Michael is the official photographer of NZFW. I had been asked by childhood friend Zea-Ling Phang to model for her hairdressing assessment at Servilles Academy. The shoot took all day but I'm glad about how the photos turned out.x