Monday, February 28, 2011

Joveeba: Autumn / Winter 2011 Collection "I Need You"



The Autumn / Winter 2011 collection "I Need You" from Aussie label Joveeba, is oh so luxurious with a sophisticated edge, yet still exudes ultimate cosy comfort.


I'm in love with their maxi dresses


Warm cable knits are a must-have for winter

I'm a huge fan of the relaxed tailored pant....
... and these easy walker pants
I need to get me one of these grey leather jackets!
I don't know about you but leggings are my staples in Autumn / Winter...
 ... and vests too
Joveeba's Autumn / Winter 2011 collection "I Need You" is available in February 2011 from a selection of leading boutiques within Australia & online at http://www.joveeba.com.au/

I know where I'll be shopping this coming season!

~ Clare x

Credits
Label: Joveeba
Photographer: Jody Pachniuk
Hair & Makeup: Diane Dusting, DLM
Model: Ali @ Viviens
Jewellry: Carly Paiker

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Lost in Wonderland







I found these stunning Wonderland-like images by Elouise van Riet-Gray at Ben Trovato
Stunning, no?

~ Clare x


Credits
Photography and Retouching – Elouise van Riet-Gray
Assistant Photographer – George Le Couteur
Hair & Make up – Meg Durrington
Styling – Holly Janet Ryan
Model – Lydia Hunt @ Viviens Models

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Chuck: Apartment Obsession


Anyone else watch Chuck?
Well, since I've had a week off work after having some minor surgery, I've been watching a fair bit of this tv show. I am now in love with Sarah's apartment, which is actually the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica.


I can't get enough of the white & silver tones offset by the hints of emerald green here & there.

Makes me want to redecorate my whole apartment!

Must get an emerald upholstered bed head like this...


Images from here & here

Thanks for all your lovely comments about my Birthday Party. I had such a wonderful weekend & was really happy with how all the little details came together.

~ Clare x

Friday, February 18, 2011

My Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea Birthday Party






 A few photos from my 30th birthday party on the weekend...
Isn't the cake phenomenal???



The Mad Hatter's Mimosa Stand looked much prettier before this shot was taken, but by this stage we had to grab out extra random champagne glasses & juices. It was quite a popular stand!!
~
The teapots were all marked with "drink me" & in tiny font underneath... the cocktail they were hiding! (yes, no tea)

My hubby & I...


Click this pic to see the banner we made...
"We're all mad here"
I made fresh "Summer Ice Tea" in the glass dispenser


All photography (except those marked Looking Glass) by Reef Gaha
All decorating by me
Birthday Cake by Johanna Folkard at Sweet Bite
Cupcakes by Lauren Barrett
Macarons by Baroque
Props & decorations: mine & also costume/set designer Leone Sharpe's


~ Clare x


Monday, February 14, 2011

Be mine...


Happy Valentine's to all Curious readers & a very happy Birthday to my hubby!


Needless to say there's no real Valentine's celebrations in my household as it's my husband's birthday & mine was yesterday. We like it that way. There's no going overboard with silly gifts, just birthday gifts.


 We can surprise each other with little love tokens any other day of the year.


Today I'd like to thank all the people I love & who love me for being in my life :-)


...but especially my husband on his special day!


(Not that he reads this blog haha! Now I'll have to make him read it)

 All images by Simply Bloom via Green Wedding Shoes
I will be back very soon with photos from my birthday over the weekend! I'm having some minor surgery tomorrow so it may take me a couple of days to get back into the swing of things and to gather all my photos. 

~ Clare x

Friday, February 11, 2011

A Very Merry Unbirthday To Me


I just wanted to wish you all a delightful weekend. My birthday party is this weekend, so next week I will be back with plenty of photos I'm sure.


My actual birthday is Sunday, but my party is tomorrow (Saturday).


All images by The Sweetest Occasion, but I came across them at Tren di Nozze

To all a fun, frivolous & frolicsome weekend!

~ Clare x

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Freebie: Pretty DIY Tea Bag Labels


In the lead up to my birthday party this weekend I thought I'd share these delightful "High Tea" inspired DIY labels from The Pretty Blog. I'm using these for my tea party.


You can download the tea labels from here
(also available are High Tea invites & thank you cards)

~ Clare x

All images & free downloads from The Pretty Blog