This goes with that: Bright lights, City lights.

Its starting to get chilly in Brisbane city! Winter is on its way and so is some ah-mazing winter fashion! From lush fur to structured blazers to some fab riding style boots winter is definitely full of fab fashion. In order to get you into the winter mood I have collated some of my fav looks! Enjoy Fashionistas! Xx

Bright Lights- How to add colour

Exchange black for pink!

Detailed and bright how can you not love it!

Loving these Jeffrey's for Winter.

Is your wardrobe looking more drab than FAB? Here are some simple tips to brighten up your life.

The little black dress? Yes an LBD is a amazing staple to be had in every women's wardrobe. However, there's no rule that says you can't veer into a pretty bright color occasionally ( remember theres a time and a place).

Hot pink makes for a gorgeous little black dress substitute. Just keep details to a minimum (brights look best in minimal shapes) and go easy on the accessories to let the dress take center stage. You want to look ah-mazing not over the top.

For a more economical approach add bright accessories, a bright clutch or bracelets are always show stoppers and you can snag these item up at amazing prices. Markets are great!

Brights and black? At times it is cringe worthy and makes you wonder if the person got dressed in the dark other times the right bright with black looks chic. It's no longer frowned upon as being "too '80s." Cobalt and black is one of our favorite looks. And black tights with bright blue shoes has been a runaway hit.

As any girl I love shoes and have been in love affair with shoes for many years. Perfect to liven up any outfit with a pair of bright shoes. For cooler weather -- and a trendy look -- you can pair bright shoes with black tights; wear bright shoes with bare legs in warmer weather.

Still got a question Email me! Follow me on Facebook for more fun fashion facts and news! Xx

Quiz: Which designer is what?

Which Designer is this?

a. Gucci

b. Miu Miu

c. Dolce and Gabbana

a. Chanel

b. Prada

c. Dolce and Gabbana

 

a. Louis Vuitton

b. Prada

c. Dolce and Gabbana

Answers: 1. Gucci 2. Dolce and Gabbana 3. Prada

The Life of a city PA- Secrets Exposed

My to die for purchase that nearly gave me a to die for heart attach- Vivienne Westwood skirt

Wow, what a week.... 4:57pm Friday afternoon- I am sitting at my desk awaiting the last minute requests from my boss.These last minute requests usually begin with a need a quick favor. Which then results in an hour long task, then a phone call to the boyfriend pleading that he take me out to a FAB dinner to help fix my not so FAB headache. So as I await the weekly " last minute request" I will fill you in my my CRAZY week!

MONDAY:

Started as per usual 6AM , I awake to my small hair ball of a dog jumping on me, yes it is breakfast time. I wipe the sleep out of my eyes my boyfriend grunts and rolls over and goes back to bed some people have the life ( being a financial adviser sees him sleep till 8 and home by 6), as I was saying while wiping the sleep out of my eyes I found a text message: Get to the office asap. 3 extra hot coffees and two bagels. This would be my boss. Its not even 6:30am as I leave the house next destination the local coffee shop by my office. In my sleepily stage I order the wrong coffee and 4 bagels my boss unhappily accepts them. Monday seemed to drag along in the same manner as my morning started. Friday cant come any quicker!

TUESDAY:

Tuesday came and went nothing to report home about, I did learn to never get a blow dry (at Cor Corz amazing) however never get one when its raining and you have to walk to the train station. 

WEDNESDAY:

Work was busy my boss was in full steam ahead mode as I like to put it. Elise the 25 year old 'BIG MOUTH' was about her usual business, gossip however I found solitude at the fact that while she was gossiping no one told her about the awful green piece of lettuce stuck in her tooth for all to see. Wednesday night finds me at Zuri, why because that is when my four girlfriends and I sit down to feed out faces full of sushi at Zuri, among a few cocktails. Seems to make the week a little more bearable! I find out Zoe has a new boyfriend whom I am dying to meet, Jaz is obsessed with her new Marc Jacobs bag- it seems to be her newest addition to her growing closet, Erin is always talking about the next to die for spot we should all be at and Lala is just the usual relaxed and content, I look up to her nothing ever seems to bother her no matter what is happening. 

THURSDAY: OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DAY FROM HELL

Started as per usual my small hair ball of a dog jumps up notifying me that is is breakfast time, however something was different my boyfriend whom usually is next to me is on the couch, MAN FLU.... need I say more, all morning he was whinging and whining. I think I used every sympathetic bone in my body to deal with him. As I go to get dressed my amazing vintage Vivienne Westwood skirt is ripped, how I don't know either the boyfriend or the dog, both of which will deny this catastrophe ever happening. In my traumatized stat I call elaundry. The elaundry valet man meets me on the corner of my office block, I gave him my precious skirt all while trying not to cry. 

I drag myself up to the office in no mood to deal with Elise whom is stuffing her face full of sugar, however I cry to Mike about my skirt and talk about man flu. I find out my boss is on deadline and that I will also be chained to my desk until 9pm that night. I was suppose to race home and start designing a new look for my somewhat growing clothing line. Now that plan will have to be put on hold...

10:30pm I get home to find both my boys ( dog and boyfriend) sitting on the couch eating Doritos, I asked where dinner was with out a minute I got the excuse that, " I was too sick and thought you would have had something at work"- I went to bed hungry, annoyed and tired...

FRIDAY: 

Yes the end of the week, thank god! I will be stuck at work until 6:30pm, it has been confirmed the late Friday afternoon favor will take an hour and half. On a happy note my boyfriend is Man Flu free and we are going to a Fab dinner in the city- I guess things are looking up- until next time Xx

Fashinistas QUIZ:

Can you guess the Shoe Designer????

 

a. Stuart Weitzman

b. Dolce Vita

c. Christian Louboutin

d. Giuseppe Zanotti

e. Tony Bianco

 a. Dolce Vita

b. Jeffrey Campbell

c. Sergio Rossi

d. Alice + Olivia

a. Christian Louboutin

b. Jimmy Choo

c. Tony Bianco

d. Manolo Blahnik

a. Christian Louboutin

b. Jimmy Choo

c.Miu Miu

d. Manolo Blahnik

a.  Tony Bianco

b. RED Valentino

c. Christian Louboutin

d. Yves Saint Laurent

 

a.  Miu Miu

b. RED Valentino

c. Christian Louboutin

d. Yves Saint Laurent

Love it Love the Camelia Carlton Boot Bag- Perfect for all your amazing shoes!!!

 Dont cheat!

Answers:  1. c 2. b 3. d 4.b 5. d 6.

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The Life of a city PA- Secrets Exposed

So I find myself sitting here on a Monday afternoon in my office cubical my boss somewhat of a brilliant man, no fashion sense and no clue of a real relationship or how one works, sitting in his overly large office with his head lost in his laptop probably reading a large case brief about some poor lady who he plans to tare shreds off in court...

I have Elise a 25 year old, in the cubical to my left whom is known around the office as one of the best up and coming lawyers in the firm, however I know her as having one of the biggest mouths in the firm. Great for when you need every one to know   about something asap, a nightmare when you really don't want anyone to know something and somehow "Big Mouth Elise" gets hold of the info and like a gun shoots it around without any concerns who finds out.

Then there is Mike sitting across the way also a hard hitting lawyer type whom has impeccable taste in fashion, food and everything to do around town, some would think only a gay man would have such great taste however get to know him and under that fab style and class he is just " One of the guys".... Drinks after work seem to prove this!

To the office in the corner with that great view of the city is a Christian Louboutin wearing, luxe Louis Vuitton carrying, only will wear designer labels female executive, Amy. I race to work from my somewhat pointless train ride ( I mean I board the train at less than 15 km from the city and it takes over 30mins to the city by train, need I say more) I race to work to see Amy arrive to work, and when she arrives its like a fashion show, while I am drooling and growing even more jealous by the minute over her amazing clothing, bags or killer heels that I only seem to be able to afford on ebay and at the really really amazing sales in December or digging through a thrift bin. I one day aspire to be like Amy well I aspire to have Amy wardobe one day! Amy is amazing, smart and somewhat of a killer in the lawyer world. She arrives into work at 7:30am and does not leave her office until 6pm sometimes I think she is a robot. Seriously who can pull off being amazing and smart at work and dressing like a model everyday! I barely have enough tim to pick up a new pair of Tony Bianco's on the weekend let alone seem to have an endless supply of designer clothing.

Among many others on our floor my life revolves around being somewhat of a "slave" to these people and in the next few weeks I am going to write about the lives of these people as any PA will known you get to know all the in's and out's being a PA to some of Brisbane's elite!

So buckle your self's in fellow fashion lovers, office slaves and anyone who wants a good laugh because I am armed with secretes and a lap top and I am prepared to use them! Until next Monday I wish you a happy week! CC x

Be fashionable this winter with Camelia Carlton!

Fur is going to be HUGE this coming winter! Why not get in early and set the trend with a custom made Camelia Carlton fur vest! Check out what we just whipped up for an amazing client!

Fashions Pasion: Beginners Guide to Understanding Fashion

The definition of Fashion!

1.The prevailing style or custom, as in dress or behavior: out of fashion.

2.Something, such as a garment, that is in the current mode: a swimsuit that is the latest fashion.

3.The style characteristic of the social elite: a man of fashion.

To some, fashion is an art form. To others, it is almost a religion.

But for most people it is a method of utilizing clothing, accessories and hair to show or hide something about yourself.
You can use fashion to express yourself, to serve as an extension of your personality: goth, skater, soccer mom, professional.
Or you can use fashion to disguise your true self:a conservative in vamp clothing, a vamp in conservative clothing.
Fashion statements can be made with clothes, accessories, shoes, hair, makeup, even your cellphone.

Who decides what's in?

Designers can greatly influence what direction fashion will go in.

Miuccia Prada of Prada and Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs of Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton are considered directional designers (Prada for remixing classics, Jacobs for vintage-inspired styles).

Working five or six months ahead of the season, the press attends fashion shows presenting designer collections; the media will then give editorial coverage to trends they think their readership is interested in.

Store buyers work many months in advance of the season to place orders with manufacturers for styles they think their customers will want to buy.

Celebrities and other opinion leaders (socialites and other glitterati) are usually the first to sport new looks, spurring the buying public into accepting emerging trends.

So everyone from big-name designers to celebrities may be behind influencing the direction fashion will go in.

But ultimately, it is you, the consumer, who will decide what is "in" when you choose whether or not to buy into a trend.

Where are the world's fashion centers?

New York, Paris and Milan are considered the major hubs for designers and manufacturers of fashion apparel and accessories.

London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Hong Kong, Sydney and Sao Paolo, in addition to hundreds of other smaller market areas are host to excellent designers and manufacturers.

How can I work in fashion?

Depending on what you want to do -- from designing to retailing -- there are many paths you can take to get to your destination.

Education is a vital ingredient: many universities offer excellent fashion merchandising courses.

Work experience is another necessary step to working as a professional in the fashion industry. Experience at the retail level (as a sales person in a store) is a great way to get a feel for how consumers buy, mix or reject clothing.

Many students are initially attracted to fashion because it seems like a glamorous business:to some degree it is.

But the majority of clothing and accessories that are designed, manufactured and sold have absolutely nothing to do with the glitzy shows associated with famous designers.

The majority of people working in fashion have behind-the-scenes jobs at less-than-glamorous wages. Regardless, most who work in the industry are charged by its vibrancy and creativity and get rewards other than fame and fortune (a fun job, creative outlet, etc.).

Even if you say you don't care about fashion and don't dress to make a statement, you are making a statement (that you don't care about fashion).

Why care about fashion?

Most people pay attention to fashion in small doses which is a very healthy way to approach it. They make sure wardrobes are in step with the times and even indulge in a trend or two each season.

A few reasons why fashion is still relevant:

•It shows your thinking is modern and flexible (e.g. willing to accept and process new ideas).

•Fashion has escapist qualities to help you deal with the pressures of the world (For example: your country may be at war, but you've "escaped" by dressing in the season's fluffy ruffles that make you look like you don't have a care in the world).

•Everything you put on sends a message.

Why are most designer clothes so outrageous?

Fashion has almost nothing to do with good taste: it is a force that is beyond such practical considerations.
The clothes that are presented at the fashion shows are often exaggerations of a theme. Some designers such as John Galliano (Christian Dior) go to great lengths to present extravagant looks that no one in their right mind would wear on the street.

These collections are part marketing (to grab media and consumer interest in a designer line) and part artistic expression.
By the time they reach the stores, most looks are edited by buyers to be saleable (hemlines dropped an inch or two, elements of the original look are put onto more understandable pieces, etc.).

Fashion WEEK the new run way!

Of all the fashion show inventions, the presentation has to be one of the greatest. What is a presentation, you ask? Well, instead of sitting and letting the models come to you, you go walk around the models. It's quick, it's easy. And you get to leave whenever you are ready.

Camelia Carlton Presents Our Newest Addition to the Collection

Its a great pleasure to show you our newest addition to the Camelia Carlton Range! Very exciting NEWS! These bags were first introduced to the public at the Young Designer Markets at South Bank, and they were a hit/ show stopper everybody stopping in their tracks to see our amazing new bags! With four different designs and patterns! Get yours today and stand out in Brisbane! Have yourself a very unique and individual bag!

Part 1: BUDGET Beauty THRILLS!! All skin types

Its important to feel comfortable in your own skin, and feeling comfortable and confident starts with a good skin regime. In the next few weeks I will highlight different skin types and give home made mask recipes to ensure you have glowing skin that will make you feel amazing inside and out! Hey why pay for a face mask when you can use basic ingredients found around the house to make your own simple, hydrating masks and scrubs? If you have oily or acne-prone skin, mud or clay-based masks are great for balancing out your skin. Dry skin will benefit from hydrating masks made from glycerin, honey and oils. Ginseng or green tea masks are great for soothing sensitive skin. Scrubs are great for getting rid of the dead skin. Try one prior to applying a face mask

Homemade or store bought masks should stay on for 10-15 minutes. Below are some great masks for all different skin types.

All Skin Types

Egg White Face Mask for All Skin Types:

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes Ingredients:

•2 egg whites, separated from the yolk and placed in a bowl

•2 tablespoons of plain yogurt (I like Greek yogurt)

Preparation:

Separate the egg whites from a couple eggs and place them in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of yogurt (do not use flavored yogurt!). Mix them up and apply to face. Leave on face for a few minutes then rinse face in warm water, followed by a warm washcloth.

Oatmeal and Yogurt Mask

This is a great basic face mask that includes just 3 basic ingredients.This face mask is suitable for all skin types and is super simple to prepare. It will cleanse and rejuvenate your skin.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes Ingredients:

•1 tbsp oatmeal, finely ground

•1 tbsp live, organic yogurt (skip the flavored stuff)

•A few drops of honey

Preparation:

Add the yogurt to the oatmeal in a small bowl and mix together.

Warm a few drop of honey. To do this, warm a spoon under hot water for a minute, then add a few drops of honey to the spoon.

Stir the honey into the yogurt and oatmeal mixture.
Apply the mask to the face. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse off with several splashes of warm water. Follow with a warm washcloth.
Apply moisturizer.

White Sugar Scrub

 Sugar is a preferred exfoliant to salt because it tends not to tear at the skin. When dead skin collects on the surface of skin, it's important to slough it away. This helps clear up clogged pores. When skin isn't exfoliated, it can appear ashy.

Ingredients:

•2 tbsp sugar

•3 tbsp warm water

Preparation:

Stir sugar into warm water so that it melts.

Make sure granules are dissolved, otherwise they could tear your skin.

Apply to the face.

Gently massage around the skin.

Rinse with warm water OR I like to take a warm washcloth that's steamed in the microwave. Make sure the washcloth is not too hot.

Rejuvenating Pumpkin Mask

Pumpkin pulp is full of antioxidants. Pumpkin is loaded with natural exfoliating acids and antioxidants. It will brighten, calm breakouts, and soften the appearance of fine lines and sun damage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients:

•1/2 cup fresh pumpkin pulp

•2 eggs

•2 teaspoon almond milk (for dry or combo skin)

•1 teaspoon honey (for dry skin)

•2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or cranberry juice (if you have oily skin)

Preparation:

Purée the fresh pumpkin pulp into a thick paste. Add the egg (this acts as a binder). If your skin is dry, stir in a splash of omega-rich almond milk and the honey. For oilier complexions, instead stir in apple cider vinegar or cranberry juice. Mix well. Apply the mask, leaving it on for 15-20 minutes, depending on your skin sensitivity. Rinse with cool water and moisturize as usual.

Yogurt Face Mask for All Skin Types

This refreshing face mask is made up of only 2 ingredients.This simple (only two ingredients!) cooling mask is great for soothing a sun burnt face. It's great for all skin types.

Prep Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients:

•1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not low fat or non-fat, I like the Greek yogurt )

•1 tsp runny honey (microwave for a few minutes to soften hardened honey)

Preparation:

Combine mixture, then apply to face.

Let sit for 15 minutes.

Wash face with steaming washcloth.

For dry skin, use an extra tsp of honey.

Oily skin? Add a few drops of fresh lime juice.

Next week we will tackle oily and acne prone skin. Until then enjoy making these amazing little facials!

Fashion Tips, Tricks and All Things Girly- The BIKINI!

My mother always would say be comfortable in your own skin, however weekend after weekend I find myself watching Fashion TV and watching these girls strut down run ways perfectly dressed with amazing bodies. Going to the beach just seems like a big fat NO NO! So with the help of my girlfriends and a little positive thinking I have gathered a list of the best bikini shapes for all different sizes! No more feeling awful just get out there and enjoy the beautiful sunny weather in Oz.

Athletic

Bright colours and busy textures add extra oomph to a straight frame.

Choose ruffled layers to boost a small bust.

Wide, hipster briefs play up your lean bod and keep the look from being too matchy-matchy.

Pear-shaped

Flaunt your décolletage , and even proportions using retro shapes and dark colours.

A sweetheart neckline will visually enhance the bust.

High-waisted bottoms offer coverage that suits pin-up curves.

Curvy

Look for vintage styles, clever details and hard-working, super-supportive fabrics.

A halter neckline will draw the eye to your décolletage and frame your neck and collarbones.

Low-cut one-pieces sculpt a smooth, hourglass silhouette.

Skinny

Amp up the sex appeal with feminine embellishments that give curves an extra boost.

Try a twisted bandeau to exaggerate your curves.

Skinny, hipster briefs will flatter your lean silhouette.

Busty

Hi-tech fabrics and underwire support your bust without sacrificing style.

Try a fixed triangle top with in-built cups to hold you in.

Boy-leg briefs sculpt a sexy bottom half and balance your silhouette.

Enjoy Ladies!!!! Xx CC



Shoes make the world go round!

Cheers to Shoes that make us feel like princesses

Cheers to shoes that make you feel  like every step in this world is glamorous and special.  

High heels shoes are like the best friend you always wanted, they are always there to make you feel better, always look great and compliment you, will never make you look fat or weird and will always instantly make you feel amazing and glamorous when you pop them onto your feet! Instead of crystals and china I would like to think that one day I will pass on my shoes collection to my daughter and shoe will have amazing diamond and crystal shoes for all to see. However in an effort to make sure my growing shoe collection stays in impeccable condition for years, dance floors and many social outings to come Camelia Carlton have organized some very cute shoe bags for all you other shoe-o-holics out there. Check them out and save your pretty little best friends from dust, dirt and dare I say the donation bin. Xx

Fashion Designer? How to be one?

The fashion world is ruthless, and one that can take many years of hard work sweat and tears to get any where in it! Like a secret club that has one of those unbelievable entrance rules once your in you are in and on the way to great things.

In an effort to start 2012 off with a bang I have decided to share a little story of where some of the worlds best designers started and what types of jobs and studies they pursued. It is always great to see how other people got the being so great, think about it then take a leap and jump on into making your own story that someone will read one day and be inspired! Lets get to it!

If your like me and weren't born into royalty (as much as we tell ourselves we are a princess), money, fashionistas or lords and ladies, many of our innovative and leading fashion designers were not either. Take for instance probably the most iconic woman within the fashion world, Gabrielle Bonheur otherwise known as Coco Chanel, she started her career within the fashion industry as a clerk in a hosiery store. Manolo Blahnik was a jeans buyer for a local jean factory. Our jobs don't look so bad now do they! Christian Dior wasn't even in the fashion industry being an art dealer. Miuccia Prada was on the path of a science career with a PhD.

Getting back to Coco Chanel, she became a seamstress at age 18 she then met a man whom was quite wealthy and she became his mistress. Enjoy a life filled with diamonds, pearls and all things lavish at the age of 23. While enjoy a comfortable life style Coco began to make hats, all while her relationship was on the rocks she met a man who was willing to buy an apartment and shop for Coco to start her own business making hats. Coco became a licensed hat maker in 1910. Within the few years of opening this little hat shop business was booming with film stars and the who's who of France wanting hats. Coco then made a line of leisure wear that would turn so much into Chanel.

Now a days Chanel is one of the leading fashion icons of all time and with as much hard work and persistence it was due to pay off. So as I finish this blog I am off to design and keep persisting within the fashion world to one day be alike the very best Coco Chanel.

Coco Chanel 1883-1971. An inspiration and icon one to never be forgotten  

Fashionistas: Hot Holiday Trends

From laying on the beach until 2 to partying all night with family and friends, it is officially the holiday season! Festivals, public holidays and of course my favorite all of the holiday season sales!

To save you the stress of having to work out how to survive the holiday trends I have gathered some tips and tricks from my personal experience! ( Yes, I have the entire last week off with of course a touch of work here and there) Lets get down to business- How to be the hottest holiday'er where ever your holiday should take you!

Step 1. Keep Shopping Fun

Meet a friend for lunch or break shopping trips it into small, manageable chunks of time to keep it from being a chore, especially when the baby strollers are out in force in all major shopping centres. I nearly lost a leg due to a stroller in the City Myer store! If holiday shopping is one of the few times during the year that you can dedicate to looking for clothes for yourself, don't feel guilty about gifting yourself with a few outfits, go through your wardrobe and make a list of things you need and if you find something to die for on special 'Uh' how can you resist spoil your self! Even if you're short on time, there are still strategies to shop in a hurry (this is where my list, black jeans, flats, several bright and colorful skirts and a blazer come into play!).

Step 2. Plan Ahead

Schedule your beauty maintenance well in advance over the holiday period it is a MUST. It is a good idea to make an appointment when you are in your hair salon, nail and eyebrow bar, spray tan salon etc.. Its the best way to keep track of when you need to go back and easy because you already have your appointment no need to beg and plead over the phone just to get in! Hair color and cut, manicure and pedicures, even getting your outfits cleaned or tailored needs to go in your appointment book ahead of time it is the best way to be stress free and looking your best through the holidays! I am excited to get my locks colored and cut those Beach curls just kill my hair!

Step 3. Buy a Few Multi-Purpose Fashion Pieces

If you have more than one party to attend, you can stretch looks to cover them. Take, for example, a long-sleeve romantic blouse with lace trim. You can pair it with jeans for a casual party, with black velvet pants for a cocktail party or a long black skirt and heels for a more formal affair of course keep your Chanel hand bag in toe for all of these events. Stay well-prepared by stocking your closet with party 'musts' that will be classics you'll reach for every holiday season. Just remember that most separate tops can go from formal to casual just by switching out the bottoms, shoes and accessories. It is also a good idea to keep dresses that can go from day to night, best when at the beach! Laze around the beach in some sandals and large hat sunglasses a must, then swap them for heels some bronzer and diamonds you will be looking like a goddess the whole night while not making much effort!

Step 4. Save Where You Can

It's easy to blow a bundle at the holidays, especially when you have parties, Christmas, New Years Parties, festivals and holidays. Luckily, retailers start running big sales early in November for all sorts of holiday fashion look online some stores are onto sales early Nov saving you a lot of money over the Holiday period. Look for classic items like cashmere sweaters and coats at bargain prices especially on American websites as they are in the middle of their Winter. You probably won't find the hottest designer bags or accessories on sale, but there are ways to shop like highly successful sale shoppers. I once heard Tori Burch found a pair of Christian Louboutins for $149. Now that is what I aspire to! ( As does my Bank account!)

Step 5. Remember That Shape wear is Your Friend

I have a confession to make as does some of my girlfriends who we do 'Bootie Camp' with yes I ate way too much Christmas Day the trifle was a delight and all that champagne over New Years was perfect to bring in the New Year however now my body is making me pay and jiggley bits are appearing! UGH! Stress less about it its the holidays your allowed to enjoy yourself and over iindulge! This is where shape wear is your best friend! When products like Sassybax (a bra that eliminates back fat) and Spanx will keep you looking slim on the sly. Time to pull out the Spanx and shaping camis to keep you looking sleek.

Step 6. When in Doubt, Wear a Little Black Dress

The beauty of a little black dress is that it will take you to just about any party -- except the most casual or most formal -- and look perfect. Just freshen up your look by switching out accessories (for example, add a bright heals to set off your amazing summer glow or cute accessories!)

While I sit in the office once holiday and party gal to regular crazy PA duties I wish all you holiday'ers a great summer holiday and if you are working keep your chin up there is always the weekend! Xx



Tip for Tat! Top 5 Exfoliating Tips!

Exfoliating your skin is not only great prep for a spray tan but also great to boost a bright and radiant appearance. All of which are what we are all searching for this summer! So to help you this summer I have compiled my top four exfoliating tips to ensure a brighter and luminous appearance.
Firstly, forget the fluffy nylon bath things your Nana gives you with the bottle of body wash. Secondly throw out the bacteria infested loofah that has been sitting in your shower for way too long! They are generally too abrasive for your skin anyway! Instead trade them all in for a basic wash cloth! Your new best friend when it comes to exfoliating. Exfoliating gloves are also a god sent- use them in a circular motion for best result!

1. Apply oil to skin

2. Take a dry brush or gloves to the skin starting from your feet- light strokes!

3. Next, step into the shower use a sugar or salt scrub starting again from your feet using circular motions.

4. Rinse, apply a salicylic acid body wash, pay attention to knees, heels and elbows. If you have back acne focus on this area as well.

5. Dry skin and apply a moisturizer

I hope these few handy hints are helpful and let your skin glow and pop like the fire works on New Years Eve!

ALERT- Cheap Thrills

Make the most out of your wardrobe these days I am find more and more that I am shopping around for the best deals and making the most out of my money, yes I will go and purchase that Vintage no name skirt that costs more than a small car but it will pay off in the amount of times I wear it and all the compliments seem to ease the fact it cost what felt like the earth!

However it is what you team the amazing earth costing skirt with that will put the bang back into all your bucks! I watched an interview with Marc Jacobs the other day and he was explaining the fact that women can pair an amazingly cut skirt with a plain t and look so chic and stylish and this is the trick to fashion and all of my cheap thrills sometimes a cheap thrill is a better feeling than purchasing that bag you have been lusting over for over a year. Anyway back to my amazing earth costing skirt that fits like a glove that I never want to take off, which in fact i usually don't! Eek I know this is gross however I do confess I part with it for 24 hours while it is at Elaundry being cleaned. Getting back to wearing my amazing skirt generally every second day which means teaming it with different colours, textures and accessories all of which I like the challenge of. And can be picked up at an amazing price all you have to do it keep your peepers open for them!

Take a basic t, add my amazing skirt, my boyfriend watch and I am out the door! Or add a basic tank top from target or kmart yes I shop at kmart it makes me feel justified when I buy my Vintage pieces. Grey, white, pink, black all the colours of the rainbow tank tops and I will have several different outfits add a necklace, bangles up to my elbow, my obsession with boyfriend watches I seem to collect total tally 4 as of now and once again I have reinvented my skirt! Oh not to mention add some killer heals for night or some sweet flats and I am good to go from day to night!

Fashion is somewhat suppose to be fun, and fun doesn't have to come at a earth busting cost all you have to do is be smart and choose the correct pieces to spend that earth busting and bank account busting buck on!
Stores that supply such "great bargains", as my dad calls them, Kmart (don't be ashamed everyone has shopped there admit it or not), Collete Accessories, Target (they have a great line for city chic women), online sales including Urban Outfitters, Shop Bop (amazing sales on Diane Von Furstenberg) and of course Camelia Carlton! Enjoy and also enjoy looking at a healthy bank balance for once! Xx CC

Fashion News: Brown the New Black

A model wears a design made of chocolate during the 14th Annual New York Chocolate Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York Check out these crazy designs too good not too eat!

We've seen before the all too impractical wooden dress, however chocolate just seems so much more practical and eatable!

But wait what about the plant dress? See yourself strutting around in an eco friendly dress?

How fashion has come in leaps and bounds and in all sorts of fabric, shapes and sizes! What is next who will bust out into the fashion scene with the next genius or ingenius design?

Fashion Tips: Holiday Season NO NO's!

Now if your Victoria Beckham or Kate Moss there seems to be nothing these woman can do wrong in regards to Fashion, Mixing Print with Cargo or Flannel with Velvet, things that would make you and I cringe these women can pull off without the smallest doubt.

If you've ever dressed up shinier than a Christmas tree or turned down last-minute party invitations because you had nothing to wear, you'll know that the holiday season is loaded with chances for fashion disasters.

With a little help and preparation, you can learn how to avoid common holiday fashion mistakes and look your prettiest this year. Being the Belle of the Holiday Ball maybe even meet a Prince Charming or Two!

Wearing Too Much Glitz

Beading, metallic and shimmer are all fine for the holidays which is very in this Holiday Season. In fact, most women wait until a good party to break out all of the glitzy finery. But too much shine can overwhelm anyone, especially if you wear it in areas that you don't necessarily want to highlight (like a beaded chest sweater for a busty gal). Be aware,  dress a glitzy shirt down with a cute skirt, instead of pairing the shirt with also a Glitzy Skirt screaming disco ball instead of disco Queen!

Showing Too Much Skin

Thigh-high miniskirts and cut-to-the-navel dresses may look great on the runway, but in reality they are almost impossible to carry off. Not only is it possible to dress sexy while leaving lots to the imagination, it's also the best way to look your prettiest for the holidays and celebrating those Office Parties. The secret here is to accentuate your best features with a suggestion: a lace trimmed camisole under a blazer hints at great cleavage, a small slit on a skirt gives a glimpse at gorgeous legs, a halter dress shows off toned arms. More is sometimes Less, unfortunately our mothers were right!

Getting Caught With Nothing to Wear

Nothing is worse than being invited to a fabulous party and having nothing to wear. By keeping a few dressy basics in your closet you can always be prepared for last-minute invitations. You can even re-wear the items and make them look totally different just with accessories. Its been done don't feel ashamed to re-wear something chances are people will only remember how amazing you look not exactly what you were wearing!

 Being Under or Over Dressed

You show up in jeans, everyone else wears velvet ( one of my nightmares!); you wear a long dress and others wear business clothes. You're not alone if you have trouble deciphering dress codes on a party invitation: most people get confused by designations as ambiguous as "Dressy Casual" or "Cocktail Attire." A few dressy items span several categories -- such as the little black dress for her or dark suit for him -- both of which can attend everything from semi-formal to cocktail parties ( Nightmare Averted!! Sweet dreams ahead!).

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