I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Thought for the day-Not too late
If you don't start out the day with a smile, it's not too late to start practicing for tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
GIVEAWAY: Curvy Book
I haven't had a giveaway for a while so thought it might be time to bring them back. Curvy have generously offered two of their eigth edition of the highly coverted and collectable book to giveaway to two lucky winners!
About the Curvy 8 Book
Over the eight years that CURVY has been hitting studios and bookshelves around the world, its philosophy to support and inspire young female artists has never let up.
CURVY continues to be a fresh feast of more than seventy young female artists from 40 different countries worldwide. Women from major design capitals are represented, including Paris, London, LA, NYC, Melbourne, Toronto and Tokyo – and from countries as far afield as Ecuador, Mexico, Moscow, Serbia, Brazil, Indonesia, Norway, Malta and Israel among many others. CURVY continues to be a fresh feast of more than seventy young female artists from all over the world.
To be in the running
Leave a comment on this post. The winners will be drawn using random.org Friday midnight est.
EDIT : Winners are comment number #9 - Mel and #32 Emily
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Hilarious quotes-JP Morgan
JPMorgan announced they lost $2 billion last quarter. That's 133 Obama-Clooney fundraisers.
You know who the real J.P. Morgan is, right? He's Captain Morgan's drunk brother who's bad with money.
- Jay Leno
You know who the real J.P. Morgan is, right? He's Captain Morgan's drunk brother who's bad with money.
- Jay Leno
sofie olejnik
we'd seen in each other in a dream.
Photography by Sofie Olejnik, Germany.
website: http://www.sofieolejnik.de/ | facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SofieOlejnik
Political quotes-Commencement speech
During his commencement speech at Liberty University, Mitt Romney revealed that his campaign staff loves Chick-fil-A. The other thing he revealed? - that he doesn't know what to say in a commencement speech.
- Jimmy Fallon
- Jimmy Fallon
Motivational thoughts-In spite of deprivations
If I am happy in spite of my deprivations,
if my happiness is so deep that it is a faith,
so thoughtful that it becomes a philosophy of life.
If, in short, I am an optimist,
my testimony to the creed of optimism is worth hearing.
- Helen Keller
if my happiness is so deep that it is a faith,
so thoughtful that it becomes a philosophy of life.
If, in short, I am an optimist,
my testimony to the creed of optimism is worth hearing.
- Helen Keller
Monday, May 28, 2012
Thought for the day-Fly life
Today is your day to Spread Wing and Soar.
Fly Life on Free Wings, and Sing to its Glory.
Fly Life on Free Wings, and Sing to its Glory.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
None the Richer
None the Richer Stevie Queen jacket. Element Eden dress.
None the richer vanilla necklace and treasure jewellery box.
Last week I made some time to head down to Burliegh ( one of my favourite places on the coast ) and watch the sunset while also getting my bestie to take some photos of my gorgeous new None the Richer Jacket. I'm not much of a blazer person normally but this one I couldn't resist the lace back! It looks so pretty over dresses and been perfect to pair with my dresses for this in between weather.
Hope you all had a good weekend.
Sarcastic quotes-Facebook shares
This week investors will be able to buy shares of Facebook stock for the first time ever. It's great - now you can lose all your money in the same place you lost all your time.
- Jimmy Fallon
- Jimmy Fallon
Inspirational quotes-Magical talisman
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.
- John Quincy Adams
- John Quincy Adams
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Famous philosophers quotes-Teach anything
I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates (470-399 B.C.)
- Socrates (470-399 B.C.)
Friday, May 25, 2012
Hilarious quotes-Disorderly conduct
Now they are starting to dig up stuff on Mitt Romney. One time he was arrested for disorderly conduct and being a public nuisance. It was when he was a kid. He had one of his hairs out of place.
-David Letterman
-David Letterman
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Sexual quotes-The way to a man's heart
Anybody who believes that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach flunked geography.
- Robert Byrne, quoted in 1,911 Best Things Anybody Ever Said, 1988
- Robert Byrne, quoted in 1,911 Best Things Anybody Ever Said, 1988
Sarcastic quotes-Probe
The Justice Department has launched a probe into JPMorgan's $2.3 billion loss. I believe it's called "Operation wink, nod, and look the other way."
- Jay Leno
- Jay Leno
Inspirational quotes-Healing
No matter how grouchy you're feeling,
You'll find the smile more or less healing.
It grows in a wreath
All around the front teeth -
Thus preserving the face from congealing.
-Anthony Euwer
You'll find the smile more or less healing.
It grows in a wreath
All around the front teeth -
Thus preserving the face from congealing.
-Anthony Euwer
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Hilarious quotes-Shares of Facebook
As of Friday you'll all be able to buy shares of Facebook. This is perfect for anyone who's ever logged on, looked at pictures of their friend eating a sandwich, and thought, "Now there's a sound investment."
- Conan O'Brien
- Conan O'Brien
Thoughts-Old age
Old Age, I decided, is a gift!
I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body - the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante-garde on my patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am, and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love .. I will I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set. They, too, will get old! I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten, and I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no," and mean it. I can say "yes," and mean it As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day Today, I wish you a day of ordinary miracles.
I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime despair over my body - the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt. And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror, but I don't agonize over those things for long.
I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante-garde on my patio. I am entitled to overeat, to be messy, to be extravagant. I have seen too many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.
Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am, and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 60's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love .. I will I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the bikini set. They, too, will get old! I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten, and I eventually remember the important things.
Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when a beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.
I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turn gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver. I can say "no," and mean it. I can say "yes," and mean it As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.
So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day Today, I wish you a day of ordinary miracles.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
TONI&GUY Blogged and Bound
My mini film for the Toni & Guy Blogged and Bound is finally here!
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TONI&GUY Blogged and Bound partnered with 20 of Australia's most influential fashion bloggers to explore how hair meets wardrobe. The project includes a 100-page book profiling each of the bloggers. Each blogger also stars in their very own short film in which they discuss their style inspiration and the role that hair plays in their overall look.
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I've sat here awhile not knowing what to write or tell you about this project. It has been one of the funnest projects to work on, with the best team of people and is easily up there with my three favourite things I've ever done through blogging (the others being my Element collections and being in Frankie Magazine). It always amazes me what blogging can bring and expose you to. I feel like I get to live in two parallel worlds. I'm so so happy with how its all come together, I must admit I was very nervous at first to hear myself on film! First time I watched it on mute.
You can follow the films on the harimeetwardrobe youtube feed, facebook or read the blogger profiles here.
Political quotes-Financial disclosure statement
President Obama released his financial disclosure statement today. It turns out he is now worth over $10 million. So at least somebody is doing well in this economy.
- Jay Leno
- Jay Leno
Semi Permanent Conference Sydney
With Jono outside the Sydney convention centre, Darling Harbour ~
Bec's artwork on the Drawing Arm flyers ~ Bec speaking ~ Sunday brunch at The Rocks, Sydney + my Element Eden x Daydream Lily holga ~ Artwork by Emma White @ Museum of Contemporary Art ~ Town Hall ~ Sun setting on the Opera House
~ My sisters amazing time-lapse video she ended her presentation with. ~
A few weekends ago I went to Sydney with my sister and brother to the Semi Permanent Conference as my sister was an invited speaker!! It is such an honour to be invited to speak at this conference and to be seen up there among world class artists, designers and photographers. I can remember Bec first submitting work to the Semi-P book when she was still a graphic design student and I don't think she ever imagined she would one day be the up on stage presenting.
Some of the other amazing speakers included Roman Coppola (brother of Sofia Coppola), Benja Harney a paper engineer, who you would recognise from doing the recent set of MBFWA Romance Was Born popup!!! And Derek Henderson whos photography is in basically every fashion magazine you open. Just after the conference I bought Harpers Bazaar flicked it open and saw Derek's work staring out at me.
Also Bec Parsons who is a regular photographer for Russh, Oyster, Sportsgirl to name a few... and has her own amazing Fashion photography book called Love Want (more about that in another post).
Monday, May 21, 2012
Deep thoughts-Respond
We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how to respond to them.
- Epictetus
- Epictetus
Grafiklab
Gorgeous editorial from local photography studio grafiklab, also featuring all local Queensland designers!
Photography: Sarah Fountain from Grafiklab
Model: Ingrid Williams @ Vivien's
Makeup: Chloe Louise Smith from Runway Express Experience
Clothing Designer: Fabled and True
Headpieces by: Blossom
♥
PS. I have something really exciting and special to share with you all on Wednesday, cant wait to show you! It has been a work in progress for a few months now.Model: Ingrid Williams @ Vivien's
Makeup: Chloe Louise Smith from Runway Express Experience
Clothing Designer: Fabled and True
Headpieces by: Blossom
♥
Philosophical quotes-Pessimism
The test of all beliefs is their practical effect in life. If it be true that optimism compels the world forward, and pessimism retards it, then it is dangerous to propagate a pessimistic philosophy.
- Helen Keller
- Helen Keller
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Hilarious quotes-Secret Service scandal
More details about the Secret Service scandal. The "Today" show sat down with the woman who claims to be the Colombian prostitute who got into the argument over how much she was supposed to be paid. NBC made a point of saying they did not pay her for the interview. This woman never gets paid!
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Jimmy Kimmel
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Funny thoughts-Own show
They say give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. But teach a man to fish and he'll get his own show on the Discovery Channel.
- Craig Ferguson
- Craig Ferguson
Inspirational quotes-Succeed in life
If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius.
- Joseph Addison
- Joseph Addison
Friday, May 18, 2012
Humor quotes-French President
France has a new president who lives with a woman that he is not married to. Their relationship is described as French.
- Conan O'Brien
- Conan O'Brien
Famous people quotes-Circumstance
It always remains true that if we had been greater, circumstance would have been less strong against us.
- George Eliot
- George Eliot
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Political quotes-Evolution
President Obama came out with approval of same-sex marriage. He said that over the years, he has been going through an evolution on the issue. That makes opponents on the far right doubly angry. They don't believe in gay marriage OR evolution.
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Jimmy Kimmel
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Thought for the day-Luck
All high achievers plan their work and work their plan, for they are keenly aware that "luck" is most often being prepared to take advantage of a situation.
Famous people quotes-Something to learn from Bill Gates
Lessons to learn from Bill Gates
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not & will not learn in school. He spoke about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality & how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.
Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Humor quotes-Appreciated
I always appreciated my teachers. When I was 16, I gave them the greatest gift I could think of. I dropped out of school.
- Craig Ferguson
- Craig Ferguson
Thought on Life-Creating yourself
Life isn't about finding yourself.
Life is about creating yourself.
- George Bernard Shaw
Life is about creating yourself.
- George Bernard Shaw
Monday, May 14, 2012
bloom theory
Super adorable camera straps by Bloom Theory. I love the sparkles ones!
Thanks Katrina for showing me these :)
Jay Leno's quotes on Gay marriage
President Obama officially announced he is in favor of gay marriage. Of course, this is a monumental event. This is the first time Joe Biden said something Obama didn't have to apologize for.
The women know what this means. Now all the good ones will be married AND gay.
You know who is really against the president's position on gay marriage? Gay men afraid of commitment. Now they have no excuse.
My position is simple. I support any wedding I don't have to go to.
- Jay Leno
The women know what this means. Now all the good ones will be married AND gay.
You know who is really against the president's position on gay marriage? Gay men afraid of commitment. Now they have no excuse.
My position is simple. I support any wedding I don't have to go to.
- Jay Leno
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Hilarious quotes-Girl Scout cookie flavors
Nestle is releasing new Crunch bars in Girl Scout cookie flavors like Thin Mint and Peanut Butter. And to make it even more authentic, Nestle's CEO is having his parents pressure their coworkers into buying them.
- Jimmy Fallon
- Jimmy Fallon
Friday, May 11, 2012
Humor quotes-For a hundred years
It turns out that there is a woman in an apartment on the Upper East Side who has lived in the same apartment for 100 years. So congratulations to Barbara Walters.
- David Letterman
- David Letterman
Hilarious quotes-Love to shop
"I love to shop after a bad relationship. I don’t know. I buy a new outfit and it makes me feel better. It just does. Sometimes I see a really great outfit, I’ll break up with someone on purpose."
-Rita Rudner
-Rita Rudner
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Hilarious quotes-A round of golf
Senator Joe Biden and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg played a round of golf together last week. Biden shot an 89 while Bloomberg shot the person who arranged a round of golf with Joe Biden.
- Jimmy Fallon
- Jimmy Fallon
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Ali Mitton : Daydream
Amazing new work from my photographer Ali Mitton. Anyone from Gold Coast will probably recognise this building! I've wanted to stop there so many times and take a photo, love all the old retro hotel signs on the coast.
Ali also shot the cover for the latest Pony Anarchy magazine Issue #5....the sequins looks so pretty capturing the light.
Humor quotes-Bluffing
Legendary poker player Amarillo Slim has passed away at the age of 83. His friends were stunned. They thought he was bluffing.
- Jay Leno
- Jay Leno
Style Milk Flash Sale
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