Seeing this photo on Altamira is once again making me seriously consider going for a thick blunt fringe. Even though hairdresers persist in advising me to resist the bangs (my face is a wee bit too round!), I still find myself wanting to take the plunge! These are some photos of girls with my dream hair cut - don't they all look amazing?!
(Photos by Altamira, The Sartorialist , Le Blog de Betty and Jak & Jill)
What a genius theme for a party?! Guests were greeted at the door by a white rabbit, clocks were hanging off tree branches and drinks were "Raspberry Tarts" that guests drank out of glass teacups. Sounds like so much fun!
(Via Urban Junkies, photos by Diamond Rogers)
I've been tagged by the lovely Nicki Jane of The Cherry Blog to:
These washed out shades of peach, grey and white complement each other so beautifully don't you think? And on a rather damp winter afternoon, they make me remember that spring is only a hop, skip and a jump away!
I love these humorous and sweet tea towels from website To Dry For - how can I not when I know they're going to make me actually want to clean up?!! Plus I reckon I now have parts of birthday presents for pretty much all the family. Ah, maybe I really will be more organised in 2009 ;)
I'm not feeling very sparky today. I'd put it down to post-weekend blues but then I read this post on Coco's Tea Party. I think those psychologists might be onto something! So I thought I'd post about something that would make me smile. Amazing how just posting these pictures of interiors with the shots of fuschia pink has cheered me up! 
I love the way the pink pops against the white and granite surfaces...
I have about a month to go until I head to Paris so I thought I'd start to post about the places that I'm dying to visit while I'm there. Number one place on my list has to be the infamous Ladurée.
We were completely entranced by the beauty and glamour of the rooms...
...as well as by the pastries, macaroons and teas (of course!) I always promised myself that I would go back there and repeat that experience.
I know its already done the rounds on the blogs but I'm so excited about H&M's new home range that I had to post some of these promotional pictures. It will be available in some countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands) in Feb - sadly there aren't any dates for when or if it will be rolled out elsewhere but fingers crossed that if it does well, it will soon be with us!
I have my interview tomorrow morning and then another one set for Thursday first thing, so in an attempt to achieve some Zen-like calm, I thought I'd post pictures from this lovely shoot in French Glamour. 
My eyes were immediately drawn to that amazing turquoise necklace. And, of course, the white dress looks stunning against her golden skin. I think what makes it for me though is the fact that she looks as though she's having so much fun!
Because I just love that print, that cut and all things Lanvin. 
This truly is my dream dress. That colour looks fantastic on her.
A call came through yesterday to say that I have an interview for next week! 
So this is my first week without a job and its actually pretty exciting! I completely expected to be a bag of nerves but I actually feel calm and, already, much much happier. The one snag I do have though, is adjusting to working from home. Hunching over my laptop on the sofa for hours on end is a killer for my back, and I keep getting distracted by all the magazines piled on my coffee table. I love these home office spaces - my flat's tiny so these actually seem achievable. I also like the idea of having a big inspiration board/wall to throw up things/people/quotes that will keep my motivation on work and away from the remote...
Wow, such a gorgeous room! I keep tearing out photos of bedrooms as I've never loved the way that mine is decorated. Too white and not enough warmth I think. This bed looks so comfy I want to jump right on in, and of course, I love the bare brick walls. I always love bare brick walls. 
Usually at this time of year I just want to completely forget about dressing up and get back to "normal" dressing, i.e. no party dresses and certainly no heels. But this year, I feel like I want to keep a bit of that sparkle! I'm not sure if that's because I'm being inspired by so many of the amazing style blogs out there or if I want to keep a little of the excitement of Christmas and the New Year going for just a smiggin' longer? 
I'm literally counting the weeks until I go to Paris to celebrate my 30th in February! My lovely parents are treating the family (plus the various boyfriends and husbands) to a weekend there plus a visit to the Moulin Rouge. Am feeling rather spoilt and more than a little excited! Prepare yourselves for more than a few Parisian themed posts from me over the next few months. Check out this gorgeous Parisian apartment from The Selby . Oh to have that view over the rooftops! Its wetting my appetite for all things Français.
Hope you all have a fantastic 2009!!!! What resolutions are you making? I've decided to keep mine nice and simple for a change. Every year I write a ridiculously long list of all the things I want to achieve and tick off maybe a few of the more frivolous and fun things and let the more important ones slide, so 2009's resolution is just going to be focused on getting fit and healthy. I swear that one has been on my list for the last ten years!
