Grammy Award Nominees

The Grammy Awards are just a couple of days away and I've been checking out the nominees for one of the big awards, Album Of The Year. This is really a tough category. With the big contenders definitely being Eminem, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. I wouldn't rule out Arcade Fire or Lady Antebellum though. Lady Antebellum are also nominated for many more awards. The albums in contention for Album Of The Year are:

1. "Recovery" - Eminem

2. "Teenage Dream" - Katy Perry

3. "The Fame Monster" - Lady Gaga

4. "The Suburbs" - Arcade Fire

5. "Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum

My pick for album of the year is "The Fame Monster" by Lady Gaga. We will have to see if my prediction is right in a couple of days.

Tarina xx

Photos: Kevin Winter, Ethan Miller, Cory Schwartz and Jason Merritt

Karen Walker Lily Skirt

I've just purchased this Karen Walker Lily skirt from her online store. I can't wait to wear it out to dinner on Valentine's Day. I really am a sucker for anything Karen Walker.

Tarina xx


Photo: Courtesy of Karen Walker

Songs for Valentine's Day

So Valentine's Day is less than a week away and I've already booked a restaurant for Valentine's dinner and I just wanted to share my perfect playlist for the special day. I don't know about other people but for Valentine's Day I want love songs.

1. "Kiss Me" - Sixpence None The Richer

This song reminds me of the 90's and when Dawson's Creek was huge. I personally wasn't a big fan of the show but I know this song was made popular by it. I just love the chorus and it is such a sweet song.

2. "Dice" - Finley Quaye

The beat is the best thing in this song. I also love the lyrics "Nothing can compare to when you roll the dice and swear your love's for me". I'm a huge fan of The O.C and this song was playing in the first season where Ryan and Marissa was kissing on New Years. I love how this song reminds me of that scene.

3. "Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever) - Muse

Just the perfect love rock ballad and it's perfect because my bf is a huge fan of Muse. This song is for you.

4. "Love Story" - Taylor Swift

I think this is the sweetest love song. The song is well written and the chorus is so catchy.

5. "The Only Exception" - Paramore

This is a really slow song for a Paramore song. When I first heard this song I was like where's the fast paced drumming and power singing by Hayley. This song did grow on me and it is such a perfect love song. The chorus is really basic but I love the way Hayley repeats"You are the only exception".

6. "You've Got The Love" - Florence & The Machine

This is my favourite power ballad. Florence just sings so well about needing that special someone. 

7. "Lovefool" - The Cardigans

This song was featured on the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack and has a killer chorus. "Love me, love me, say that you love......." .

8. "Last Night On Earth" - Green Day

Billie Joe wrote this love song for his wife and I was really lucky to hear it live when Green Day played in Auckland at the end of 2009. The song is so sweet and sounds nothing like any of Green Day's other songs.

9. "Goodnight And Go" - Imogen Heap

I love the music of this song. It's dream like and there is nothing else like it. It's actually my most played song on iTunes so I really love it.

10. "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" - Iron & Wine

All the Twilight fans would recognise this song in a heart beat as this was the song being played when Bella and Edward are slow dancing at their prom. I'm not a big fan of Twilight but this song really is the perfect slow dance song.

Tarina xx

Welcome the year of the rabbit!

Happy New Year! I'm really excited that this year is the year of the rabbit because I just love them. I will be spending my day eating heaps and collecting money which is so awesome! I hope everyone has a wonderful day!


Tarina xx


Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton, Fifi Lapin and Juicy Couture

Yay New Bag!

So I finally got my first Miu Miu bag last week. The packaging was the nicest I have ever seen and the bag arrived in perfect condition. I haven't properly taken the bag out for a spin yet but I'm definitely going to use it when I go out for Valentines dinner. I have to admit that the bag is better than what it looked like on mytheresa.com. The calf leather is so smooth and very luxurious. I really love how the handle can be detached so I can use the bag as a clutch as well. The bag is actually really spacious, I can fit my wallet, sunglasses and keys really easily.


Tarina xx