Brisbane Writers Festival Launch 2019

The program for the 2019 Brisbane Writers Festival was launched at the State Library of Queensland on the 20th June. Invited guests were wowed as they entered and were greeted by a light festooned Queensland Terrace which sparkled on a brilliant Brisbane […]

Carrot Couture!

The invitation read- ‘Frock up in your best fashionable farm wear. You’re invited to a Carrot Couture show on a carrot farm in a secret location in the town of Kalbar!‘ Where is Kalbar, you say? I had to look it up […]

Meet Natalie Rolt

One of the great things about Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney is checking out  ‘The Studio’. This is a space where you can see and touch the collections up close. It is also a great way to meet designers and industry […]

Pared Eyewear Showcase

You might have seen Pared Eyewear being worn by celebrities like Brad Pitt , Selena Gomez, Beyoncé and Gigi Hadid. This Australian brand has established a cult following of influencers, artists and celebrities across the globe. Known for balancing a commitment to […]

#SheWatches – The Realm

The hit of the recent Spanish Film Festival was The Realm and it’s easy to see why. I love a good drama / thriller and this one is sophisticated and enthralling. This 2018 film directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen tells the story of […]

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week- Tigerlily

  If you say Tigerlily to an Australian woman our first thought is beaches, sand and fun in the sun. It’s the Australian clothing label that was founded by the quintessential Bondi Beach girl – Jodhi Meares,  back in 2000. Bikinis, maxis, […]

Great Reads for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to spoil your Mum or that special mentor, grandmother, neighbour or friend than with a good book. I’ve been reading up a storm lately and am excited to share some of my recent […]

Autumn Fashion Trends

Autumn has been teasing us here in Brisbane. It cooled down a little before zooming back up to 30 degrees again. Yet, that little taste of cool weather and cooler mornings and evenings had me heading to my wardrobe to plan my […]

#SheReviews – The Chaperone

I had read Laura Moriarty’s divine book- The Chaperone several years ago. I really loved it. So you can imagine my excitement when I was invited to review the film version and heard the script was written by Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes. […]

#SheTravels – Paris In Winter

As regular readers will know Paris is my very favourite city to visit. My husband even worked there commuting back and forth for three years. It is now like a second home to us. I first visited Paris in the Wintertime when […]

A Romantic Rendezvous

The Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA) is hosting a series of events so that readers can get up close and personal with their favourite romance authors. The first one kicked off here in Brisbane over the weekend at the Broncos Leagues Club. […]

New Luxe Brisbane Label- article

New Luxe Brisbane Label- article: Premiere Collection One of the joys of writing about fashion is being able to focus on new designers and emerging labels. Recently Brisbane Designer – Elizabeth O’Connor- Cowley launched her new luxe range of handbags and accessories. […]

Meet Jilly Marsden

Jilly Marsden designs bespoke jewellery for the modern woman. Following on from a successful career as a hair stylist, Jill has turned her passion for art and jewellery into a successful jewellery design business which is now generating buzz around the world. […]

Couture Designs – Maria Aristidou

One of the great things about visiting Paris for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is catching up with fashion friends and making new friends from all over the world. Last year I was invited to Maria Aristidou’s show Serendipity and after the […]

#SheReviews – King of Thieves

Director James Marsh has assembled a stellar cast in new drama- King of Thieves. Led by the always debonair Michael Caine this movie also features Michael Gambon, Charlie Cox, Kelli Shirley and Jim Broadbent.This cast of British acting royalty have obviously had […]

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