Pursuit of HAPPINESS

I have had this little lady on repeat this afternoon, sooooo precious!

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NZNTM Cycle 3 Episode 3

 Image: Model Penny Pickard and Runway Coach Colin Mathura-Jeffree 

Hooray for Friday night Tweeting, pizza and NZNTM! This weeks first challenge was a runway walk in heels up stairs. I loved the circus that is Colin's runway school! He be getting these divas into shape.. 

AJ's reaction to the runway challenge made me giggle after seeing her wobbly performance: 

"I think I'll do well because I've done pageants before..." 

OH dear...

Image: Aroha on the runway

Then came the fashion show at Glassons' Newmarket flagship store. Colin remarked that Issy looked like "Whitney Houston on crak", that Tyne "looked like the fun girl at the party" and that Rosanagh "glides like a vampire" (to which Sara added "I had to see if she was in heels or on wheels"). The winner of the runway challenge was Aroha who scored a sweet $1000 Glassons clothing prize and use of a Ford Fiesta for a year. 

This weeks photo challenge was set in Third and Social (the old Boogie Wonderland) with several delicious models. The best reaction to the male models goes to Hillary who exclaimed "Damn! Southand does not have boys like that!"

Image: Issy

I'm a fan of Issy's energy and laughter but this week saw a few unfortunate comments leave her on a back foot with the judges and viewers. She told Chris she didn't like the dress she was modeling. She also referred to the negativity as a "gay buzz" which dropped her a few places in my books. Gorgeous girl but needs to think about what she says. New York last night? Now THAT was a GAY BUZZ HONEY!

Image: Yanna

Top three picks from the photoshoot? Yanna, Hillary and Tyne. I'm a little worried Hillary's ears were not taken into consideration when her hair was chopped... a little sticky outy...

Image: Hillary

Image: Tyne

This week the Glassons Wild Card Holly was sent home. She described the experience on NZNTM as "unbelievably stressful" but assured us that she will be OK as "I got my job still open at countdown so I can go back to that... It suits me... looking forward to that."

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All images: TV3. Check out the full album here.

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Is GAGA speaking to ME?

Mother Monster's clip for Edge of Glory has been out for a week now and I am SURE that at 1.45 something resembling "Hannah" or "hit it" echos in the background... AM I RIGHT?

#obsessivefan

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Three reasons why I love the MENSWEAR season:

1)

 

Image: Backstage at Vivienne Westwood SS '12

Photographer: Sonny Vandevelde

Amazing proportions on beautiful men.

2)

Image: Backstage at Calvin Klein SS '12

Photographer: Sonny Vandevelde

Delicious textures on beautiful men.

3)

 Image: Missoni SS '12

Photographer: Sonny Vandevelde

Incredible proportions on beautiful men.

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NZNTM Cycle 3 Episode 2

Yanna //  Aroha // Hillary

This week was make over edition of NZNTM! The girls screamed and gasped and locks fell to the floor to turn these pretty girls into top models. Best reaction of the girls went to Issy who was "stoked to get a free haircut!" Tyne had her locks cut off into a short pixie 'doo and was mortified with her reveal. She exclaimed "I look like a boy... I feel ugly". Poor darling! A few girls called her out on her "diva" reaction showing that already only two episodes into the cycle we can expect to see some catty name calling...

Above: Issy  // Below: Tyne

I LOVED the bright colours on set at the Parnell baths where the contestants this week were shooting a commercial campaign for Magnum's new ice cream, although the 70's styling left many viewers baffled. The shoot was one hilarious situation after another with many of the girls, as Chris pointed out, created rather "rude" poses with their phallic ice creams... Oh young girls! It became obvious onset this week that feeling like a top model does not equate to creating top model images - case in point: Aminah.

Aminah has left the top model wonder palace baffled by her elimination and left us wondering what juicy drama will hit our screens next week. 

Photo of the week: 

YUMMY YANNA and Issy.  

Quote of the week: 

AJ: "It was hard to sell my ice cream!"

Let the hilarity and fun continue!

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My favourite images from this weeks shoot are pictured above. 
All images: TV3. Check out the full album here.

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I'ma get your heart racing with my skin-tight jeans ♥

Some days you just need a little pick me up!

My friend Erin (and devoted Darren Chris fan) saw the Glee Live show in Toronto last weekend and I am a tiny bit jealous!

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Dear Bob Parker...

Image: The Press 

This afternoon while studying for my Sociology of Popular Culture exam I got a message to say another massive earthquake had hit Christchurch. Again? Oh Mother nature you are so cruel.

Image: NZ Herald 

It got me thinking about how frivolous writing a fashion blog can be, you know while an entire city is having  its well being destroyed by unstable tectonic plates. In the words of Marcuse (who I have been studying today) we are all "cultural dupes" who live for entertainment. So rather than writing a bubble gum post and ignore tragedy I decided to reflect on it..

Image: Timball Station // The Press

As soon as the February 20 Earthquake hit and charity appeals had been set up I donated cash and helped friends in a small way with rehousing a group of refuges from Christchurch but I now I am at a loss.. 

Is it ethical to promise The Garden City that life will (as Mayor Bob Parker says) will return to normal and that the rebuild of Christchurch city will continue to take place? 
 

Why not shift the Canterbury economy further away from the sludge it is sitting on now that it continues to move every hour? Create financial incentives for business' to invest in neighbouring areas and to house infrastructure that will generate employment, jobs and security in those communities.

Image: The dust at Long Lookout Point // The Press

In times of disaster it is children, the elderly, the poor and those less mobile and in poor health that suffer the most. Obviously these people have a greater dependence on others to make sound decisions on their behalf with regards to safety and provisions. I am concerned that the vulnerable are being lead into Armageddon. It feels irresponsible to encourage individuals and families to continue to live in this moving hell.

I write this with love and frustration. Canterbury, please know that my love and thoughts are with you during this terrifying time. 

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Let us proclaim the defence of LOVE

Mother Monster has received the title of CFDA's Fashion Icon of the year! I have been meaning to post this for a couple of days because her speech is pretty hilarious! Gaga reveals that Anna Wintour TEXT MESSAGES and her accidental use of the word B**** in the reply she sent. {Listen to her acceptance speech from 1.20}



In other inspiring Lady Gaga news, she spoke at Euro Pride in Rome giving this monumental speech inspiring queer Europeans and demanding legislative changes in countries that discriminate against the LGBT community. Paws up!

These words are so precious: 

"Rome,

How can we transform the oppression of the past into the liberation of the future?

Let us give birth to a new and international ideology.

Let us come together and synthesize our histories into today.

Let us be revolutionaries of love and use our human powers, our very strong human powers, to encourage unity around the world."

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NZNTM Cycle 3 Episode 1

Aroha // Hillary // Yanna

Welcome to the third cycle of New Zealand's Next Top Model! I must admit I am pretty excited for this cycle to begin so I can have the fabulous Sara, Chris and Colin transported into my living room each week @:-) 

With the usual screaming and raised Kiwi inflections a few gems stood out from the first photo shoot. My three favourite images are above - Aroha, Hillary and Yanna.  My picks on girls to watch? Arihana and Aroha. Also, Bianca and AJ post makeover as I think this will increase their confidence (well, for AJ it will hopefully refine her confidence!) and poise. 

Ohhhhh buckle up New Zealand! As Sara Tetro concluded: 

"Dry your tears, sharpen your stilettos and let's go to Auckland!"

All images: TV3

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All that is gold does not glitter... ♥

Image: Inspirational Pictures

I have a thing for beautiful luggage!

After finding the above tag on tumblr this afternoon my eyes have been wandering all over the internet looking at beautiful suitcases and trunks. I am always scared if I travel with an amazing suitcase someone will lift it straight of the baggage carousel and take my precious belongings home with them!

Image: Wandras

I have a cute red leather suitcase that is in storage at the moment and I used it for a year or so as decorative storage in my room. I'd love to start a collection!

Image: Urban Dynamics

And how pretty are hat boxes! I remember the first proper present Christmas present that I chose for my Mum (at about age 6) was a floral print hat box from Kirkcaldie & Stains. She kept all her embroidery threads/projects inside... it was a treasure trove of partially complete artworks! 

Image: Vintage Desires 

Birdcages + teapots + vintage suitcases = my kind of room! 

Add in a few floor to ceiling bookshelves and I'm sold!

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ROCK AND ROLL!

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YOU CAN DO IT!!!

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