Happy Friday & Heavily pregnant...One year ago...

Happy Friday all...have you all had a good week?

I hope you have a nice weekend planned. We have a first birthday party for a little friend of H's to attend...other than that it's a quiet weekend for us...Yay!!

Here are some links from around the web I thought you might like...

Blue collection from IKEA...

Juicy Couture's Summer Sale...

Summer office outfit inspiration...by This is glamorous...

In Memorium: Nora Ephron...

I'm loving this glass double hurricane candle holder...

This book by Claudia Strasser from The Paris Apartment is on my wishlist...

Douglas Hannant Resort 2013...so so pretty

I love these gallery collections by Little Brown Pen...it's just so hard to choose a colour...

Oh Yeah, Gerard Butler!...

A gorgeous letter to a 3yr old daughter on her Birthday from her Mama...

On a separate note...

I can't believe H is 1 at the end of next week!!! We are going to have a one year old in the house...no longer a baby...we will have a toddler!!

I am so completely amazed at how much happens in a year...

I was cleaning out some photos on my iPhone yesterday and came across these...I realised they were taken a year ago... a week before my life changed FOREVER...

I forgot how big my tummy got and how amazing we are (women) that we can grow a baby inside of us and then give birth to them...big ouch!!

P.S..Yes that is a knitting needle on my lap...part of my nesting phase had me knitting blankets for my little bundle of joy!!

Have a wonderful weekend all.

Jx

Botanical Prints...

I love Botanical prints...they can add such elegance and style to a room. I currently have some prints at the framers that I'm very excited about. Prior to taking them to the framers I looked around the web to find framing and styling inspiration. I found lots of great ideas. Here are some that caught my eye...

(Click on image to view source)

Some shops I found on Etsy that sell Botanical prints are...Pixie Pixels, Gallery Botanica, Marie Burke

For a gorgeous book of Botanicals check out photographer Warwick Orme's book Floranova...

I can't wait to get the prints on the wall and show you once they're up...

Jx

Gardenia Love...

I am so excited to finally get some Gardenia's in our garden this week. We are putting in several 'Professor Pucci' plants. We love the deep green shiny foliage and they have large creamy white flowers and are known for their strong scent. Yippppeeeeee....

My love of the Gardenia extends beyond the plant...I constantly wear Annick Goutal's Gardenia Passion. ...

Diptique's Gardenia candle and room spray are gorgeous...

I'm currently loving Lafco's 'Living Room' candle...it is a 'Fresh Cut Gardenia' scent...it smells amazing and really fills the room...

One of my very first perfumes as a teenager was Elizabeth Taylor's Gardenia. I haven't seen it for years and wasn't even sure if it was still available until I googled it just now...I found it here...from memory it was lovely...

On my wish list is Chanel's Gardenia perfume...

I have been looking around at photos getting excited....I wanted to share some with you. Not only do they smell amazing but they are pretty to look at too...

(For image source click on images)

Jx

Bobbi Brown's How-To: Classic Eye Makeup

I love these video's by Bobbi Brown. I just watched this one and however basic the steps are I always like a refresher and I can never get enough tips.

I thought I would share it with all of you...in the hope you find them as useful as I do?

I'd love to know what you think...

Jx

Cream and Navy...

I am a huge fan of Polyvore and I love mixing and matching my wardrobe items to see what different outfits I can come up with. It's also great to see what is inspiring other people, plan your next seasons wardrobe and just be creative...


Here is something I put together a while ago...for a cold winter day.


To see my other creations on Polyvore click here...


NB: a warning...it can be addicitve! Jx

Cream and Navy by jessflett featuring stainless steel watches

Happy Friday...

Source: Here

Happy Friday everyone...


The weekend is here!! Yay!! Our weekend is going to be full of family, cooking & rugby...


I hope you all have a great weekend. I'd love to hear what you have planned...


Here are some links from around the web this week I thought you might like...


Two beautiful bridal looks from Bobbi Brown...


Citra sipper...cool idea...do you think these really work?...


Mini quiche Lorraine...


Fun family day out...strawberry picking...


Blue and White...


Funky nail designs...


Looking for a babysitter?...the top 10 questions to ask your babysitter...


Can you guess who the highest paid actresses are?...click here to find out...


A really beautiful dedication to a husband to wish him Happy Birthday...


Grace...guaranteed to be a good read...

Jx

The Little Black Jacket...

I can't wait for this to come out...its release date is August 25, 2012. It's available for pre order here...


The book description on Amazon says..

This book is Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld's reinterpretation of Chanel's iconic little black jacket. Lagerfeld has redesigned the jacket, transforming it into a modern, adaptable garment to be worn by both sexes of all ages. The Little Black Jacket contains Lagerfeld's photographs of celebrities wearing the jacket with individual flair - sometimes classic, sometimes irreverent, but always Chanel - and each styled by Carine Roitfeld. A range of accomplished actors, musicians, designers, models, writers and directors gets the little black jacket treatment, including Claudia Schiffer, Uma Thurman, Kanye West, Tilda Swinton, Baptiste Giabiconi, Yoko Ono and Sarah Jessica Parker. This book shows the astounding versatility of Chanel's vision in Lagerfeld's hands, and ensures the little black jacket's future as a timeless classic.

Will you be buying a copy? 

Jx

Just like Pa...

I love looking at this photo of H with my Dad...


The caption of this photo should read...'I'm doing this just like you Pa'

Image: Jessica Flett

My heart completely melts watching my Dad with H. He is an amazing Grandfather and adores his little 'Jackaroo'.

Jx

Pretty Peacock...

I love this image of the majestic Peacock...It reminds me of my gorgeous girlfriend J. She loves Peacocks and now I can't help but think of her every time I see one. This is for her...

Image: Here

Jx

Driftwood Interiors Seaweed Prints...

I bought these prints from the fabulous Kerri Shipp of Driftwood Interiors in Queensland...

I am so so excited to get these framed and on the wall in our living room. I will be sure to show you when they are up.

Please check out her blog and store. The quality of the prints are excellent.

I am also waiting on these...


so excited to get them framed and on the wall in our sunroom.

Also, if you do see something you like but prefer it in one of her other colours be sure to contact her as she is more than happy to assist. She is such a lovely person to deal with.

I hope you like her work as much as I do...

Jx

P.S..I took the prints to the framer today and I am SO excited about them. I think they are going to look terrific. Stay tuned...should be able to show you in 2 weeks.

Happy Friday...

Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn rehearsing for Funny Face (1957). Photographed by Richard Avedon.
via Here

Happy Friday all....I hope you've all had a good week and for those of you in Sydney you have made it through all the wet weather we've had with your sanity intact!


We have a weekend of catching up with family and attending a 1st Birthday party ahead.


Fabulous DIY floral sphere's...


Terrific photos by a talented photography student....one to watch...


Love this pretty Angelo necklace by Santos Wish...


Cool casual wear...Lorna Jane's Hamptons Hoodie...


Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face...Dogs sticking their heads out of car windows...


This list of things to do for 'training' for a baby is hilarious...and so true!


Love this idea...a family summer bucket list...


Adore this terrifically organised kitchen...jealous!


How to pick the perfect neutral paint shade for each home...tips from interior designer Darryl Carter...known for his love of pale neutrals...


This pile of steamed blue crabs is making my mouth water...

Jx

A slight obsession...

I was cleaning out one of my bags today and these were all in there......needless to say I think I have an obsession with all things lipstick, lipgloss and lip balm..

Image: Jessica Flett

Image: Jessica Flett

These are some of my favourites. They are all pink, soft and the glosses are very sheer.


I have been a fan of the Stila lip glaze for a long time. I have them in several colours but these are the two I use the most - Strawberry and Apricot. You can find them here.


My latest lip balm crush is Christian Dior's Creme de Rose. Mentioned previously here. I love the creaminess of it and the beautiful rose smell.


The little Chanel is the divine Rouge Coco in Mademoiselle. It is a lovely pink and the lipstick has a nice light texture. Find it here.


The M.A.C is Lustre lipstick in Syrup. I was given this by a close girlfriend when I was Bridesmaid for her 4 years ago and I have been wearing it ever since. It is the perfect dusty pink that you can wear with everything. You can find it here.


As mentioned previously here I am a recent fan of the YSL Rouge Volupte Sheer Candy lipstick in succulent pomegranate #4. I love how sheer the colour is and the choice is yours to wear it sheer or build up the layers for a stronger effect. You can get the range here and here. 


The Bobbi Brown Lip Glosses are great. They are nice and thick but still sheer and not too sticky. They also don't dry my lips out too much which is a huge plus as I have a big problem with many glosses and lipsticks for that reason. The ones I have and are pictured above are Popsicle and Marina Pink.


Do any of you have a borderline obsession with all things Lipstick, balm and gloss like I do? If not do you have any other make-up obsessions? I'd love to hear about them.

Jx

Eyelashes and Sand...

On a cold, wet winters days like today, I like to look back at photos of warmer days to remind me Summer will be back before we know it...


Here are some photos of our little man discovering sand for the first time...was such a gorgeous moment...

All images copyright Jessica Flett

Jx

Gold Week Telethon....PLEASE DONATE

The Gold Week Telethon for the Sydney Children's Hospital is on Channel 9 today.... RIGHT NOW!!!...

PLEASE TUNE IN AND MAKE A DONATION...

The people at Sydney Children's Hospital are really fabulous and they do such important, hard work. We know first hand as last November we were in Emergency twice with our little man with a mystery virus. He was only 5 months old. The doctors and staff at the Hospital were amazing. They were terrific with H and so supportive and caring of us. They left no stone unturned in trying to diagnose him. We were lucky we were only there for 2 nights and H recovered quickly. There are many others not as lucky and they rely heavily on the tireless efforts of all the people at the hospital.

Please support the wonderful work all the doctors, nurses and staff do at the Hospital and give generously...Call 

or go online and donate HERE;

Happy Friday & Queen's Birthday long weekend...

Image: Justin Aaron for White Magazine via Hello Naomi 

Yay...it's the start of a long weekend. I hope you all have some lovely things planned. We will be gardening...finally!! the bad weather over the last couple of weeks have stopped our efforts so I have everything crossed for good weather.


For those of you travelling...be safe!


Here are some lovely things from around the web to kick start your weekend.


Fabulous Paris fine art giveaway over at Carla Loves Photography...


Pretty Karma necklace and gorgeous teardrop earrings from Petitor...


Latest relationship trend...pre-prenup...Yikes!


A space themed Birthday party...


So pretty...flower, cake and china over at DustJacket Attic...


This world map would look great framed and hung in a children's bedroom or study...


Baby Boy's 1st Birthday party inspiration...


Sleek parted ponytail how-to from Cup of Jo...


The most unusual baby names of 2011...


For some more pretty escapism visit here...

The Mighty Toddler - Robin Barker

I just bought a copy of The Mighty Toddler by Robin Barker. I am a huge fan of Baby Love and have referred to it many, many times since H was born.

Pan Macmillan have this to say about the book;

Practical and essential, The Mighty Toddler includes key milestones for each age group; a complete ABC of toddler behaviour and responses; a guide to day-to-day toddler care; explanations about toddler health, medical conditions and illnesses; and Robin's down-to-earth advice on how to keep your life on track! Recently revised to include up-to-date information about potty training, childcare, swimming, personal safety and food allergies and intolerances, The Mighty Toddler is the most comprehensive guide available to Australian parents.

I was having a quick flick through and on page 4 - What are the basic things a Toddler needs? I read the following; I loved it and wanted to share it here..

And never forget to remind yourself that you are doing the most vital job in life. Even if it is unpaid, unacknowledged, unappreciated and often unsupported by the society in which we live, the person your toddler will become will be a tribute to your skill and commitment. Truly amazing with you think that we learn it all on the job, isn't it?

I'm really looking forward to the challenges and excitement of the toddler years. I feel lucky to have wonderful references like The Mighty Toddler at hand.

Jx 

A Great giveaway at Carla Loves Photography...

I am a huge fan of Carla Coulson and she is running a terrific giveaway....a fine art print of Paris bathed in light.


Here it is...

Winter Light Montmatre Copyright Carla Coulson

To check out her blog and find out how to enter the competition click here.


The competition will be drawn next Wednesday - 13 June 2012


Good Luck!!!!

Jx

Bobbi Brown - How to videos..

I love these how-to videos by Bobbi Brown. I know she has been a cult brand for many years but she is a fairly recent discovery for me. I am a huge fan. The first of the two videos below shows a 10 step process to perfect makeup and I really love the final look. It's sweet and pretty - perfect for daytime.

The second video is her Taxi TV video which shows how to do the perfect smoky eye in the back of a taxi using her long wear cream eyeshadows. I love how easy it looks to do and how terrific the final look is.

I have just bought some of the long wear cream shadows on line so will let you know how I find them when they arrive.

I would love to hear if any of you use them..if you are familiar with any of the Bobbi Brown products? If so...which ones are your favourite?...

Finally...here is a blog post I found on Makeup and Beauty Blog - 15 Minutes with Bobbi

Jx

Tourism Australia Ad

I saw this on TV last night for the first time and I'm really impressed. I think Tourism Australia have got it right this time. We have a stunning country and this ad really lets it speak for itself. 


I would love to know what you think of it....do you like it as much as I do?

Jx

Diane Kruger at the 65th Cannes Film Festival

I have just been looking at some of the photos around the net of the 65th Cannes film festival. So many beautiful outfits...


The one who really stood out to me was Diane Kruger. As a first time juror at Cannes she knocked it out of the park in the fashion stakes. I have been a style admirer of hers for a long time. She makes everything look so effortless and cool. I was just reading that she doesn't have a stylist...as she said herself in a 2011 interview with Vogue UK "I come from fashion, and who knows better what I like than myself?"


Here are my favourite looks from her red carpet appearances throughout the festival. I think my overall favourite is the gorgeous Christian Dior she wore to the closing ceremony.


I would love to know your favourite?....

Diane is wearing Vivienne Westwood
Photographer: WireImage

Diane is wearing Giambattista Valli

Diane is wearing Christian Dior
Image: Getty Images

Jx

Vogue Australia - Delta Goodrem

My copy of the July Vogue arrived on Friday and I am blown away by Delta's cover. I think she looks terrific. Do you agree? 

I love her makeup by Napoleon. She looks so stunning. Congratulations to her and to Vogue for a great cover and story.

Below are some more photos of her shoot in the magazine...c/- Vogue's website

Jx

Gilded Mirror Inspiration...

I am currently looking for the perfect mirror for over our fireplace in the sitting room. Getting the right dimensions and just the right amount of fancy is much harder to find than expected.


I would love to find something just like these...

All Images via here...


Wish me luck in my search. Will let you know when I've found the one!

Jx