Wednesday, November 27, 2013

OMG! CHRISTMAS!

I don't mean to frighten you, but, um....Christmas! It's less than a month away, and if you haven't started your shopping (like me!!!!! AHHHH!!!) you should!  

Here is a jolly picture of the Doge Meme variety to make you feel a little better.





Now that you have gazed into those liquid eyes and are feeling much more cheer, I can talk about something I think is kind of important.  People can tend to go on about this a bit around this time of year, but I am a big fan of shopping local where possibleI figure if I spend my money with the nice guy or gal who owns the shop down the road, then not only will I get my friends and family cool gifts but that little shop owner will have a happier Christmas too. And then, maybe next year that little shop owner can go on holidays to some far flung place and do a little un-local shopping, which is what I want to do next Christmas.



Maybe (most probably) I am over romanticizing it, but I would love to have a white Christmas. I'm hoping, with all my fingers and toes crossed, that next year I will be in New York for Christmas.   A little while ago I styled a still shoot and my inspiration was Christmas in New York.  I thought I would share those pictures.



 I sculpted the wire representation of New York's skyline you can see in the back ground my self. It took some time, and my hands were sore and covered in spray paint by the time I was done, but I was quite please with the result.   The sculpture has taken up residence in the disused fireplace in my lounge room.




Hope you like my pictures, tell me what you think!
What would be your favorite Christmas holiday destination?
Have a safe and fun filled silly season, and I hope Santa brings you something nice.

Jenna x



Summer Fun In the Summer Sun!

I recently acquired a lovely little pooch called Nacho.   A friend of mine had rescued him from the shelter but for various reasons couldn't keep him, so now I'm his new Mumma.   I had been thinking about adopting a dog for quite some time and I couldn't be happier with the little guy.   He's a five year old Chihuahua X Jack Russle and the sweetest dude you could ever meet.

My friend Kaija and I took him to the beach recently and of course - beach time photo opportunities!


It was the first opportunity I have had this summer to get into my favourite swimsuit of all time, the delightful black and white hounds tooth number I purchased last season from Fables By Barrie

To complete the monochrome beach time look I teamed it with a beautiful wide brimmed hat and striped shirt I picked up from a couple of the great boutiques here in West End.








All three of us had a great time frolicking on the beach and we really must do it again some time.

Have a great summers day!

Jenna x



Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Beach? Black and White!


I love to stand out from the crowd.   The beach is usually such a cavalcade of colour, what better way to distinguish your self than in simple, elegant, black and white?
 
Last year I purchased this adorable hounds-tooth swimsuit from Fabels By Barrie.  


 





That's not me in the picture by the way, that's the model from the fables web page, but I did look at least half as gorgeous.   I must say I have never had a better pair of swimmers!   The ordering process was so easy.   Swimwear shopping has always been my most dreaded shopping experience, but since this was online, all you have to do is take your measurements! The customer service was helpful, I had so many questions, and they were all answered promptly.  And even better, you can order your top according to your cup size! No more trying to squeeze the girls into something that was designed without breasts in mind.   The quality of my swim suit was fantastic as well, and even after last seasons frantic beach time frolicking, my favorite ever swimsuit is still going strong.   That's not going to stop me from ordering another suit from Fables By Barrie this year though!

And here is a little Polyvore spread I created to celebrate the begining of summer and the joy I got from last years monochrome beach jaunts. What do you think about black and white at the beach?

Happy summer everyone!

Jenna x






VIVETTA skirt
modaoperandi.com



Espadrilles shoes
seedheritage.com


B yu straw purse
yoox.com


CA4LA fedora hat
farfetch.com



Cotton beach towel
$44 - black.co.uk


Beach Sand 12 x 12 Paper
scrapyourtrip.com