Break

Surf City + Birkin Beach + Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Slurpee + McQueen/Hellraiser Dinner

Last Week I took time off....Shocking I know 

I have this thing where I have to fill up my time with things, generally that's work or seeing friends and the like; I don't like to do nothing... it weirds me out. But like any human I need that random few days off to recharge.

I took a break to the Beach, Torquay to be exact for some much needed Rest and Relaxation and some of the good old Aussie Vitamin D. I even had my Marc Jacobs moment, with my Birkin Tote on the beach...one day it will be an Hermes Birkin! It was really nice just to sit down and read my Australian Vogue in the sun and eat and... well sleep. 

Did I mention eat? The best thing on a break is just to feast on everything anything in sight. (Another FAT Week it was). The local IGA stocked Reeces Pieces and Hershey Cookie & Creme Slabs, again a very indulgent time. 

The Wifey and I went to see the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, starring my Style Crush Rooney Mara. Tres intense movie, I liked the light and shade of the film with the random sarcastic humour.

Taking a Break last week helped to redefine things.

Priorities and the Importance for things and others changed.
All for the best and in the pursuit of that Path and Balance!

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Looks of the Week - 9-15th January 2012

This week was all in the detailing 
Charlize Theron + Alaia @ Critic's Choice Movie AwardsBlack Scalloped top + Ruffled Skirt =  Detailed Sophistication 
Diane Kruger +  Prada @ Critic's Choice Movie AwardsLove love loving the Yellow panels on the pale grey dress
Miley Cyrus + David Korma @ People's Choice Awards 2012Fun, Young and Sexy. Did I mention the Perspex and sheer-ness?
Nina Dobrev + Elie Saab @ People's Choice Awards 2012Green with Envy (sorry for the pun). Green Lace. BAM amazing!
Rooney Mara + Dion Lee @ 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Rome Press ConferenceRooney Mara + Dion Lee = Love love LOVE!

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Looks of the Week - 2-8th January 2012

This week is all about Embellishments, Tones and well.. Rooney Mara
Charlize Theron + Lanvin @ Palm Springs International Film Festival AwardsCan we look at the sexy slit, and the shoulder pads. BAM!
Michelle Williams +  Prada @ Palm Springs International Film Festival AwardsEmbellished Prada Mini... Love love love!
Nicole Ritchie + Antonio Berardi @ NBC/Universal's Winter TCA Tour All-Star PartyLove love love the light embellished leggings/oversized blazer combo. 
Rooney Mara + Michael Kors 2012 Pre-Fall @ 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Berlin PremiereMy Style 'It Girl' for 2012
Rooney Mara + Louis Vuitton @ 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Paris PremiereEmbellished mini with sheer panels. 

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Looks of 2011

Nearly every week I've put down a list of my favourite looks, from Street Style to Oscar Red-Carpet, Womenswear to Menswear, Gowns to Minidresses the lists have been long and full of surprises. 

So to round off 2011 I thought I'd choose 10 of my top looks from the week's list.

Angelina Jolie + Atelier Versace Gown @ 2011 Golden Globes

Jolie in a full length, backless Emerald Gown that's covered in Swarovski crystals. Need I say more?

Blake Lively + Chanel Couture Spring 2009 @' The Green Lantern' LA Premiere

 Chic in Chanel, Lively dons some tricky couture. Love love loving the lace and sheer layering

Cate Blanchett + Givenchy Couture Spring 2011 @ 2011 Oscar Awards

Always up for a style challenge Blanchett looked stunning on the red carpet in the violet, pearl embroidered Givenchy

Cheryl Cole + Stephane Rolland Couture Spring 2011 Gown @ Cannes Film Festival 2011

Looking her best in white, the gown offers structure and sex appeal with the deep v neckline. 

Love love loving the fluid drape on the skirt, not to mention that belt!

Freida Pinto + Chanel Couture Spring/Summer 2010 @ 2011 MET Gala

This dress is exactly what I think the MET Gala is, experimental and fashion forward.

Kat Graham + Falguni and Shane Peacock Minidress @ 2011 Teen Choice Awards

In one of my new favourite designers, Graham plays with the minidress concept in this FAB creation by Falguni and Shane Peacock

Rooney Mara + Givenchy Couture Fall 2011 @' The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' London Premiere

Sneaking onto the list, Mara works her edgy editorial look in this white lace Givenchy.

Nina Dobrev + Donna Karan 2012 Resort Gown @ 2011 Emmy Awards 

Red Carpet Stunner. Dobrev looks expensive and at her best in Red at the Emmys

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley + Burberry Gown @ ' Transformers 3' London Premiere

In none other than Burberry, Huntington-Whiteley looks like a goddess in the navy gown. 

Do I need to mention the sexy and revealing top? 

Ryan Goslingt + Salavatore Ferragamo Tuxedo @ Cannes Film Festival

Yes a guy makes it on the list! Gosling has won me over with his forward menswear looks.

Hopefully more guys follow suit! 

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Rooney Mara - Vogue USA November 2011

(Credit: Vogue USA)

The 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' actress Rooney Mara covers the November Issue of Vogue USA.

The cover was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot.

The first film in the Millennium Series: 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'  is out in December, starring Mara and Daniel Craig.

I am love love loving the cover, very chic. The dragon embroidered Ralph Lauren is a bit literal, but Mara looks tres amazing. The spread below features Mara in looks by Marchesa, Alexander Wang, Vera Wang, Bottega Veneta and Calvin Klein. Great editorial spread from Vogue USA, a definite favourite.  

View Mara's spread below

(Credit: Vogue USA)

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