Show me the money!

I've been doing some Spring cleaning for the last week. Especially clearing out crap in my room. Yes it's technically still Winter but the weather is more like Spring. Anyways I've stumbled across my long forgotten Romance was Born money clip. This baby was from their AW10 show and it's just utterly cool and kitsch. I guess the essence of Romance was Born. Also I just love this runway shot, it is the personification of the 80's; with the large cellphone and the money flowing out of the briefcase. Opulence to the max!

Wish List Wednesday: Woodland Night Lights

I stumbled across these cute porcelain woodland LED night lights browsing the internet as you do. I'm a sucker for anything cute and I have an obsession with bunnies. Am really tempted to buy all of them and at only $12.99 US is not too bad. Probably get extra as little gifts for friends. Buy now at ModCloth

P.S This was meant to be posted on Wednesday but kind of left this post in the drafts section all day. Anyways just wanted to clear up the fact that your mind is not screwing with you and in fact this was posted in the early hours of Thursday instead of Wednesday which this was intended to be posted. I will now stop blabbing on as usual and I should head to bed as I will need to work tomorrow. Nighty!

Hiatus is over

I have not blogged in way over a year. Kinda got busy with a job and getting my personal life in check. I guess being in your twenties is one of the most exciting and scary times in your life. If you're wondering why I've been away, I guess I'm just dealing with being in my twenties.

Anyways I've been drooling over Karen Walker's New Rose collection which came out last week. My favourite being the Bloody Rose Tee. Being a tight arse (as a Russell Peter's joke aka "SMART") I decided to see if there was any chance of me getting this Tee cheaper. I found this amazing Queenstown shop online called Precious Peg who stock the exact tee for $2 cheaper and they even have free shipping! If I had bought it of Karen Walker's site I would have also had to pay $10 for shipping, so a saving of $12 is not bad. That's a free dinner! This got me thinking of people who never look around before they buy, I know $12 on it's own isn't that much money but if you could save a little each time, it starts to add up. I always thought that designer clothes were sold at the same price no matter where I bought it but I have now realised that is not the case and will always try to look around before I buy from now on.

Get Spotted

I am so glad I got the July Australian Vogue this week as there is a fantastic article on eccentric Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. They're talking about her because she has just joined forces with Louis Vuitton for a collaboration. This would have to be my favourite collaboration Louis Vuitton has ever done with an artist and Louis Vuitton has done many (Takashi Murakami, Stephen Sprouse and the list goes on). Every piece of the collaboration is so quirky and chic. Kusama is known for her spots and they feature so much with her collection with Louis Vuitton, from shoes, bracelets, of course bags and my favourite a collar necklace (which can be seen in a picture below). 

I wonder if any of the Louis Vuitton stores in New Zealand will carry any of this collection. I hope they do as I will be traveling to Auckland soon for work and hope to see some of it in person. Maybe if I save  up I could treat myself. 

Oh so sad

I'm not one to cry while watching movies no matter how sad but watching Deathly Hallows Part. 2 the scene where we find out the true loyalties of Snape really tugs at my heart strings. Ever since getting it on blu-ray on Wednesday I haven't been able to stop watching it. I'm sure there are other crazy mad Harry Potter fans who have been doing the same. LONG LIVE POTTER!


Tarina xx

Karen x Street Peeper

I got the biggest surprise in the weekend to find Karen Walker on my favourite street style blog Street Peeper. Karen is wearing a dress of her own creation, a pink YSL clutch and shoes. 

Tarina xx

Photo: Phil Oh

I'm finally back

I haven't blogged in months but that is because my computer finally died after five years. I had a little cry but was kind of happy that I finally got to upgrade my computer to something much faster and better. Another reason I haven't blogged is because I have been busy working. Yes, without work how an I suppose to support my designer fashion habit? Speaking of fashion, Karen Walker showed her Spring 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week this week. So chic and understated as usual. Karen really does represent the Kiwi Style so well even though the collection was entitled "The American Girl". Below are some of my favourite looks from the show.

Photos: Getty

Happy Birthday Harry!

So today we celebrate the boy wizard wonder Harry Potter's Birthday! No coincidence it is also J.K Rowling's Birthday too. I'm sure everyone has already seen the last Potter film Deathly Hallows Part. 2 right? Well if you haven't, get your butt to the nearest cinema to see it. I have to say it is quite a good film. Did cry really hard during the bit where Harry finds out the truth about Snape. I'm not too embarrassed to admit this as there were tonnes of people crying during the Midnight screening.
Anyways I hope J.K has an awesome Birthday and I am forever grateful to her for writing the series of books that I've enjoyed since I was 10. I'm 24 now so that's 14 years of unforgettable memories!


Tarina xx

Harry Potter Forever!

I've just gotten back from the Midnight screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part.2. I'm not usually a big fan of the movies but I really enjoyed this one. I think it is because they didn't skimp on too much.
So I arrive at the cinema at 10:30pm thinking it's plenty of time because I'm an hour and a half early. Nope, I should have arrived earlier. There were loads of people. I mean scary amounts and I live in Palmerston North a town with about 75 thousand. I loved how so many people went dressed up and plus it made me feel a lot less embarrassed to be in all my Gryffindor get-up. I was fortunate enough to be in Cinema 1 (there were two other cinemas showing the film including one for 3D, which I hate) because it was the first cinema to let people in and it was also the cinema which sold tickets first, so I was with the hardcore fans. There were three chicks that had full Gryffindor robes and all but I was extremely jealous of them because they had these really cool light up wands.
Deathly Hallows Part.2 was done right which they haven't been in the past. I especially loved The Prince's Tale part of the movie. It was vindicating for Snape and I couldn't resist crying. I tried my best to stop but I just couldn't! The action scenes were done well and I thought the music throughout the movie was perfect. I'm not going to talk too much about scenes because I don't want to ruin it for others who have yet to watch it.
I have been quite emotional after the movie because Harry Potter has been with me since I picked up Philosopher's Stone back when I was 11. I'm 24 now and I'm still obsessed. The Harry Potter series will always have a special place in my heart. I hold on to it because it reminds me of my youth and has provided me with endless joy. Harry Potter Forever!


Tarina xx


Photo: Courtesy of Architectural Digest

Daddy I want pizza and lie in glittery Miu Miu shoes!

To be honest I know very little about Hailee Steinfeld. All I know is that she's an actress. I think she looks amazing in these Miu Miu FW 2011 campaign shots though. The shot of her lying in all those glittery shoes makes me so happy. What girl wouldn't love being surrounded by beautiful Miu Miu shoes? I'm glad they didn't use a stick thin model for the campaign, because real girls eat pizza.


Tarina xx


Photos: Courtesy of Miu Miu

Chanel Haute Couture FW 2011/2012

Grand Palais on July 5, 2011 in Paris, France.

A highlight of any Paris Fashion Week would have to be Chanel, and Karl has yet again created such an elegant and classic Haute Couture collection. The collection is definitely not the most colourful but there is so much texture to the clothes that the lack of colour does not hinder the black and white combinations but instead lifts them.
I loved the entire collection but my favourite design has to be the white feather like dress. It is so chic but it could also be dressed down. Perfect!


Tarina xx


Photos: Pascal Le Segretain

Wish List Wednesday: Karen Walker Number Six Sunglasses in Crazy Tort

I love basically anything Karen Walker touches and I really love her sunglasses. I wish I had the disposable income to purchase all the Karen Walker I want. I have previously featured Karen Walker Number Six sunnies in black on my "Wish List Wednesday" but I now really also love them in "Crazy Tort". Aren't they gorgeous?


Tarina xx

Chanel Tattoos!

Every girls dream is to own something Chanel right? Well I finally fulfilled my dream two weeks ago when I purchased a set of temporary tattoos from Chanel's SS 2010 runway show. I would have prefered my first Chanel purchase to be the classic 2.55 Bag, but at this stage of my life I just don't have the money. I have applied a tiny Chanel logo in a circle as my first tattoo on my left arm just above my hand. It looks pretty good and it hasn't come off after 3 days.


Tarina xx

Sale at Karen Walker!

I received an email yesterday telling me that all Karen Walker stores are having a sample sale of up to 80% today. It sucks because there is no way I can get to Wellington, where the closest Karen Walker store is. However, I hope everyone who can make it has a great time snagging a bargain!


Tarina xx


Photo: Courtesy of Karen Walker

I'm Back!

You guys are probably thinking why hasn't this blog been updated? Well I've been really busy working on a few projects and I have also been spending my hard earned cash on fancy things that I will share with you tomorrow. I have been enjoying watching NZ's Next Top Model on TV3 every Friday at 7:30pm. This season has been really good. I especially like the Kristen Stewart lookalike Bianca. She's seems really geniune and kinda geeky. I always root for the geeks! Also my other favourite is Aroha. I am really glad that the judges have decided to put a "plus sized" model (in brackets because to me she doesn't seem or look plus sized, but I guess if your standing beside stick thin girls I guess you could call her plus sized). Aroha had won the challenge last week and she was so humble and so nice. How can you hate a nice girl?

None of the girls have been put in the bitch category yet but I think that's all about to change this week according to the ad for this weeks episode, it seems that Tyne will be this season's bitch.


Tarina xx


Photos: Courtesy of TV3

NZNTM Cycle 3 starts tonight!

New Zealand's Next Top Model Cycle 3 is starting tonight on TV3 at 7:30. I'm intrigued to see what kind of girls the judge's choose this year. I hope Cycle 3 will be just as good as the last.


Tarina xx

Stripes Rule!

I am currently in love with all things stripey, especially bags. Prada and Sonia Rykiel are setting the trend with their colourful designs.


Tarina xx


Photos: Phil Oh

NZ Music Month Playlist

New Zealand Music Month comes to an end for 2011. Here is what I've been listening to this month:

1. Young Blood - The Naked and Famous
2. Deciphering Me - Brooke Fraser
3. Better - Brooke Fraser
4. Magic - Ladyhawke
5. Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House
6. The Letter - Midnight Youth


Tarina xx

Music Month Tees

New Zealand Music has come along way. I know that I've been supporting a lot more New Zealand musicians. Just looking through my iTunes five years ago, I barely had any NZ music. Maybe it's the fact that radio didn't really push NZ acts or it might just be the fact that NZ music is just getting better. Every year there are new designs of the NZ Music Month tees. As usual there is the classic black tee with white target logo, both in womens' and mens'. I have been told by my Mum that I'm weird because I buy the same tee every year (the classic black and white target tee) but my argument is that they're not the same, the year on the back is different. Either way I'm not going to buy that design anymore as I'm actually really liking the black with pink target one. The tees are all for sale on Hallensteins website or instore for $29.99. I prefer trying before buying though, so I'll pop instore.

Tarina xx

Photos: Hallensteins

I Heart Mum!

I hope everyone has done something nice for their Mum today. I made my Mum pancakes for breakfast. I really don't know what I would do without my Mum. She's always there when I need her and I love going shopping with her. I hope everyone has a Happy Mothers Day!

Tarina xx