Great night out at The Plaza!

OMG I've had the best time tonight at The Plaza's VIP night out! I got to meet Colin Mathura-Jeffree, he's one of New Zealand's well known male models. I was really nervous to go up to him and say hi and also get a picture. You should have seen all the people who were like stunned and none of them were man enough to go up to him for a picture. I'm kinda glad I did and kinda not because I look terrible in the picture. Colin looked fabulous. He was wearing a Ed Hardy leather jacket, black jeans and very nice black leather shoes. The Plaza really put on a show tonight. I got free cocktails, macaroons and chocolate. I also went in the draw to win a beautiful Louis Vuitton Epi Alma in Black but you have to spend $100 to get into the draw. I also went into the draw to win a matching Louis Vuitton wallet but sadly I didn't win. The Louis Vuitton bag won't be drawn until april 25th so there is time for you to enter but you have to spend $100 in The Plaza. Get shopping Palmerston North!

Colin Mathura-Jeffree and I

Gorgeous Louis Vuitton Prizes

One of my yummy macaroons. This one's Vanilla.

Peace and Macaroons

Tarina xx

Karen Walker vs Marc by Marc Jacobs

Been surfing the net looking for clothes and accessories as usual. I stumbled across a Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace (pictured on right) that looks so similar to one of Karen Walkers signature necklaces. The Karen Walker bow necklace (pictured on left) is made of sterling silver while the Marc by Marc Jacobs one is only silver plated. I guess the quality is reflected in the price. The Karen Walker bow necklace will set you back $243 while the Marc by Marc Jacobs one is only $125, which is nearly half the price. Is it just me but does Marc Jacobs copy a lot from other designers? It seems like he does. I personally like the Karen Walker necklace much better than the Marc by Marc Jacobs one but if your on a tight budget I would recommend the Marc by Marc Jacobs one. Who wins this battle: Karen Walker vs Marc by Marc Jacobs?


Peace and Heart

Tarina xx


Photos: Courtesy of walkerandhall.co.nz and shopbop.com

OPI Hong Kong Collection

I went shopping at Farmers yesterday and found an amazing nail polish collection, the OPI Hong Kong collection. The collection is based on the shades that capture the brilliant sharpness of the cityscape. I love the colours and especially the names of the colours. There's "Jade is the New Black", "Dim Sum Plum", "Bling Dynasty", "Red My Fortune Cookie" and eight more colours. I just can't be bothered naming them all. I couldn't help myself and I bought the "Red My Fortune Cookie" polish as seen on the right. I really wanted a nice red polish and I think it will be perfect. I'm going to put it on right now. Will show you guys the finished product tomorrow.

Peace and Heart

Tarina xx


Photos: Courtesy of OPI

Louis Vuitton Australia News

I now have one extra reason to envy Australia. I already have enough being Kiwi and all. Anyways been browsing the Louis Vuitton website and came across some great news for Louis Vuitton fans in Australia. You lucky Aussies can now order Louis Vuitton products via their new mail order service. You basically choose all the Louis Vuitton product(s) you want and call 1300 883 880 to place your order for direct doorstep delivery. So awesome! I have my fingers crossed that they will one day have this sort of service in New Zealand. For now all I can do is envy the Aussies.

Peace and Heart

Tarina xx

Photo: Courtesy of maougraphy.aminus3.com

Fan Mail!

Opened my inbox today to my surprise that I have fan mail. I'm so flattered and I'm loving all the positive feedback. I started this blog to express and share my interest in fashion and music and I never expected anyone to read it, seriously. If you have feedback about my blog, anything interesting to share or just anything random. I would like to hear from you. Contact me through email at tarinaheart@gmail.com!


Peace Out!

Tarina xx

I Heart Alexa Chung!

I don't know why but I just love Alexa Chung! Her style is so effortless yet so chic. She's one lucky girl and has been attending lots of fashion shows. She's been spotted in the front row of the Fall collections for Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Chanel.

Alexa front row at the Chanel Fall Ready-to-Wear 2010

Alexa's looking so cool in the front row of the Fall show for 3.1 Phillip Lim. Loving the Alexa Bag in this on trend leopard print.

Peace and Heart

Tarina xx

Photo: Courtesy of style.com and zimbio.com

Federation Winter 2010

OMG Federation's Winter 2010 collection is out now! Been browsing their site and there's way too much I want. I think I own my fair share of Federation but I just can't seem to get enough. I would love to own every piece but I just don't have the money to. Sadness. I will just have to deal with a couple of pieces. Number 1 on my wish list is the balloon night tee in black which is $79.95 (pictured). I can see myself wearing this tee on a regular basis and it'll definately work with most of my clothes. This print is also available in a hoody. If you order off the Federation website and you live in New Zealand, shipping is free! They also ship internationally! Score! If you want a taste of New Zealand fashion I recommend Federation. They never fail me. Click here for Federation's Website!


Peace and Heart

Tarina xx


Photos: Courtesy of Federation Clothing Ltd.

Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Louis Vuitton showed in the weekend and also the final day of Paris fashion week. The collection is heavily fifties and sixties inspired. This is probably one of the most wearable collections Louis Vuitton has had in a long time. The front row included some of my favourites Alexa Chung, Daisy Lowe and Pixie Geldof. Elle Macpherson was a surprise on the runway and she is still looking as stunning as ever. Here are some of my favourite highlights.

Alexa Chung, Daisy Lowe and Pixie Geldof looking so chic.

This dress is so timeless and the bag is gorgeous!

Love the whole look. The bag is to die for!

Loving the print on the jacket. Bringing back the geek with the glasses. Awesome!

Here's a close up of the bag. This is definately on my wish list.

I love the fluffy bag!

The stunning Elle Macpherson!

Peace and Heart

Tarina xx

Photos: Courtesy of style.com

Autumn has arrived

So cold this morning. Autumn has truely arrived and that means putting away my summer clothes. Yay out come my jackets and coats. I've always had a thing for dressing for colder days. Seriously I have a million jackets and coats and I bought another this wednesday. The jacket I'm wearing today is one I bought from Jay Jays. I just couldn't help myself. It's actually part of the Alice in Wonderland collection. I love the Alice in Wonderland clothing and I'm thinking of getting more pieces. Today I'm wearing a red and black checkered Alice in Wonderland jacket, long black top from Jeans West, t-shirt by Karen Walker, jeans by Lee, bag by Guess and white Converse Shoes.


Peace and Heart

Tarina xx

Lady Gaga arrives in New Zealand!

Gaga mania has hit New Zealand! She arrived 7am yesterday morning at Auckland Airport greeted by lots of fans and media. Lady Gaga tweeted "Just arrived in New Zealand, greeted at 7am by all my beautiful fans, glitter faces + police. Can't wait to perform the show of a lifetime." Gaga also surprised The Edge radio station by calling them. She told The Edge that she was being chased by her "little monsters" aka her fans. She also thanked The Edge for playing and supporting her music. The outfit she was wearing when she landed in Auckland was shocking and out there, but that's to be expected from Gaga. The boots she was wearing was just hideous. It looks like she ripped the hair off a poor little dog and attached them to her boots. Keep it up Gaga! Can't wait to see more outrageous outfits!

Peace Out!

Tarina xx

Photos: Courtesy of tvnz.co.nz and eonline.com

Imogen Heap in New Zealand

OMG Imogen Heap is coming to New Zealand! The recent Grammy winner will only be doing one show in Auckland on March 19th at Juice Bar, Windsor Castle, Parnell. I'm extremely sad as I will be too busy to go, plus I will have to travel a great distance to Auckland. Damn you Auckland! You always get the concerts! I have no idea if the concert has sold out but I know tickets are only $53.90. If you want tickets please click here!


Peace and Heart

Tarina xx



Photo: Courtesy of grammy.com

Alexa Chung's Clothing Line!

I love Alexa Chung's style. Her style is so effortless and so cool. So when I found out she has a new clothing line for Madewell I jumped up and down like a little school girl. Probably won't be able to find it in New Zealand but there is always the net. The clothes are a mix of boyish meets girly English style. I wonder if Alexa wakes up every morning thinking how fabulous she is. I would if I was her.


Peace and Heart

Tarina xx



Photo: Courtesy of style.com