The End of the Beginning!

I don't know about you, but I'm excited about 2011, so far so good!  2011.... A time for new beginnings, new fashion trends, a time to turn dreams to reality.  I'm a huge fan of One Tree Hill and I was watching an episode the other day and heard this quote (you know "Lucas' philosophies" at the end of an episode) and I found it most appropriate for this new year.  Thought I'd share it with you :)

"Make a wish and place it in your heart. Anything you want, everything you want.

Do you have it? Good. Now believe it can come true. You never know where the next miracle is going to come from, the next smile, the next wish to come true.

But if you believe that it's right around the corner, and you open your heart and mind to possibility of it, to the certainty of it.

You just might get the thing you're wishing for.

The world is full of magic. You just have to believe in it. So make your wish. Do you have it?

Good. Now believe in it, with all your heart..."

(Image courtesy of Sass and Bide)

The year that was 2010

And so it is the end of fashion and celebrities for 2010....And what a year it has been!  Personally, my highlight, was being a part of my very first Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.  This included meeting an array of fashion's elite, that I could only dream of meeting!  I will never forget Romance was Born's magical jungle show and Dion Lee's exquisite, elegant show at the Opera House!  Dion Lee was definitely a stand out in Australian Fashion this year. 

The year in fashion started off on a low note as we farewelled iconic fashion legend Alexander McQueen.  Things then took a weird turn, yes Lady Gaga challenged 'fashion' and accepted her VMA wearing a meat outfit, which included shoes and a headpiece.  Anna Wintour shocked everyone when she placed Halle Berry on the cover of the September Issue of Vogue, as this was the first African American on this issue since 1989.  Sydney participated in their very first Fashion's Night Out, which was followed by their opening of the new Westfield Sydney.  Whitney Port visited Australia during L'oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival and the nation stopped when Opera came.  We celebrated the weddings of Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie, Joel Madden and Nicole Richie, Katy Perry and Russell Brand and of course Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom.. Not forgetting that Miranda Kerr announced she was pregnant, as well as fashion queen Rachel Zoe!  Heidi Klum hung up her Victoria's Secret wings and Sarah Murdoch announced Kelsey as the winner of Australia's Next Top Model instead of Amanda.  Taylor Swift took over world and we bid farewell to 'The Hills'.  And as for reality tv?  Let's just say it was taken to a whole new level, where we all learnt the meaning of 'GTL'..  Kim Kardashian got named the highest paid reality tv star earning over $6million in 2010, followed by Lauren Conrad, the Kardashian sisters, Audrina Patridge, Bethenny Frankel, Kendra Wilkinson and Pauly D and Mike from Jersey Shore.  Did I miss anything?  Possibly the fact that we all witnessed some of the most amazing collection this year on a local and international front!  I can't wait to see the world of fashion and celebrities for 2011.

Happy New Year my Lilac Mannequin followers!      

 Romance was Born Spring/Summer 2010 show

 Dion Lee Spring/Summer 2010 show

Halle Berry on the cover of the US September Issue

Amanda wins Australia's Next Top Model

Miranda Kerr pregnant

 Joel Madden and Nicole Richie on their wedding day

 Taylor Swift winning one of her many awards this year

 The girls from 'The Hills'

'GTL' at its very best - The cast of Jersey Shore!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas my amazing Lilac Mannequin followers!  May your Christmas be every so fashionable!

(Image courtesy of Zimmermann)

Designer for Christmas!

Christmas.. A time for giving, sharing and all things shiny!  So I thought why not pick a few of my favourite 'I die' accessories that would make the perfect gift for every girl!  All items are available via Net-a-Porter. And remember "It is better to give than to receive!! Unless you are giving me shoes!!" Tinsley Mortimer

Pink Pastel, Patent and three bows..Yes the perfect Miu Miu ballet flat for every occassion!

It's Valentino!  Need I say more?

Bows and Miu Miu.. the perfect combination!

A YSL ring is a must for everyone!  Except they need to make a lilac one.

These Charlotte Olympia's are amazing

A little YSL!

Oscar de la Renta pearls!

Completely in love with these Diane von Furstenberg wedges!

Burberry pastel cuff 

 Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony (available via Mycatwalk.com)

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween my Lilac Mannequin followers, especially my American followers!!  Being the way I am, I must make every occasion fashionable, even Halloween.. So when in doubt, enlist the very best.. Rachel Zoe of course!  Hope you like the little pumpkin with the Rachel Zoe 'RZ' logo!