Home Decor trends for 2013

Kick start 2013 with a splash of color. We've seen color trends in interor design evolve in the last couple of years with bright and bold feature colors and 2013 isn't much different. The worlds leading color matching company pantone have officially released their interior design color forecast for 2013.

Pantone have included 9 palettes in their forecast including

Connoisseur, featuring neutral hues like alyssum white, beechnut green, violet, orchid,pink, and mahogany.



Glamour draws it's inspiration from the art deco era. Featuring red, blue, grey black, and variations of grey and teal.



Similar to Glamour is New Old School, replacing the neutral tones of  the Glamour palette with more exaggerated hues including red, white, blue, nautical blue and green.




The Rugged Individuals palette. To compliment wood decor uses baked apple, goat, prairie sand, and chipmunk to name a few.



Extracts described as the culinary palette, combines spice inspired tone with more vibrant hues. Spiced coral, melon, apple cinnamon, pink, clay against tart and green banana.



Footprints draws it's inspiration from tribal colors. Tangerine, blue, pink flambé, yellow, and green.



Sojourn feautres the excited fuchsia, olive, rose and plum tones.



Surface Treatments uses ocean and sky tones like tornado gray and pairs it together with warm metallics like bronze

Out of the Ordinary features brighter quirky hues with colors like bonnie blue, pureed pumpkin, and chocolate truffle anchor, bright violet and rosebud.

Quick & Easy Halloween Treats

With Halloween screaching just around the corner I've scoured the net for some spooktacular treats!

 

It doesn't get much easier than these wonderful wicked witch hats from fabandfru.com 

Grab some choc coated cookies, top with a hersheys kiss & finish off with some piped icing. It's almost unconsionable to call this Diy

 

 

You can never have enough chocolate so why not thrill your guests with these ghastly strawberry ghosts.

 

One of my favorite ideas taking finger food quite literally are these creepy witches fingers. Can't you just hear those nails scratching a chalkboard? EEK. Here's the quick and easy recipe

Halloween treats and eats need not all be frighteningly sugary. Here are some wonderful healthy ideas like this pumpkin face savory dip platter.

 

Here's a little olive snake that everyone will want to take a bite of from cutefoodforkids

 

 

Finally how about these quick and easy boonana pops to cool everyone down after running away from the boogieman!!

 

Enjoy... muwahaha

Ronelle @GoS

xox

Christmas Finds under $30!

The new apple Iphone 5 has arrived and we are pretty sure it is going to top many wish lists this Christmas, and like the saying goes.. you can never have enough accessories. We loved these iphone 5 cases both valued at under $30 and available to purchase online!

Stitch is Ronelle's favorite Disney Character, I just know she would love this case made of durable rubber and only $9.95 on ebay. 

Being a 90's kid I used to love the old gameboy consoles, I thought these were a really great find for anybody who grew up during this era. Also available in teal and purple for only $26.49 from onlyphonecases.com 

It's the party season and statement necklaces are still hot this festive season. How about a chunky vintage statement piece for the woman who has everything but can never get enough? this piece is only $25 and available at Gos' Etsy store. We are also offering a free upgrade to express shipping to our Australian buyers on sales of $20 and over (not including postage) For a limited time only. 

Unique scented candles can be picked up easily for under $30 on craft sites such as etsy, or you can DIY if you prefer giving a more personal gift. 

          

Body butter, I know few women ... actually no women who don't love smelling good. I love body care packs, especially light, clean fruit scented fragrances. This particular body butter can be picked up for $15 at bathandbodyworks. 

Happy shopping!

Makeup Looks For Spring Summer Party Season - 2013 Trends

In keeping with my search for the perfect look for that "dressy casual" engagement party I've picked a few key makeup looks for those balmy evenings. Yes, we are getting ahead of ourselves by looking at the Spring Summer 2013 trends when we're only just heading into the Australian summer but who doesn't love to be ahead of the pack?

Straight from the runway we have two effects perfect for the dressy casual evening look. Focus is on the eyes or the lips, not both.

First up we have a returned focus on the lower lashes. On the model the waterline is clear or line it in white. Keeping the waterline clear or white opens the eye making it perfect for those of us with smaller eyes. Lower lashes are lengthened and darkened and the lashline has a smudging of brown or black liner.  Keep the tear duct open and brighten up with a touch of sparkle or bring in a color to make eyes pop. Skin is kept matte and lips neutral.

 

Keeping the focus on the eye faux lashes are still all the rage. A great way to minimise your make up efforts faux lashes are a bold look for evening. Keeping the rest of your makeup soft and neutral stops this look from getting into drag queen territory and draws attention to the windows of your soul. Keep the lower lashline soft and light to keep the eye open and bright.

 

 

Warmer seasons always see a return to warm erathy colors. 2013 calls for brown, camel and bronze highlights. The model wears lined eyes to bring this soft, natural finish into an evening look. Lining the waterline of the eye is perfect for those with large eyes as it closes the eye and makes them appear smaller.

 

 

Color is still a key look and it can be on your eyes or on your lips, not on both. Here we have a very muted face with a bold fuschia lip. For an evening look I'd add a slick of mascara and let your lips do all the talking.

 

My favorite evening / party look is not going away! YAY! The classic red lip will always be a make up staple for evening and for those bold enough to wear it during the day. Keep your bold lip up to date by making it matte. If red is not your thing opt for a matte fuschia. Keep the rest of your make up soft and neutral.

 

 

Enjoy!

Ronelle @GoS

xox

Things we love:

Hey GoS fam! it's been a while since we did an : Things we love post so we thought we'd mix it up a little and showcase some new music we are loving over at GoS. 

If you haven't heard of Emeli Sande just yet..well.. where have you been?

The beautiful 25 year old songbird who's real name is Adele, got her break in the pop music scene when she featured of the song Diamond rings in 2009 with rapper chipmunk.

More recently Emeli released her debut single Heaven in 2011 which she shortly followed with the smash Next to me.

The Zambian/English beauty from Glasgow, finished her medical degree in it's fourth year to pursue her musical aspirations and while the world will always need more good doctors..we think Emeli made a great decision.

Hit her up on twitter, check her out on itunes and don't forget to check out her EP: The EP which was released before her studio release: Our version of events under her real name Adele Sande, we think it's a gem. The EP itunes

We have just been loving Emeli's music at GoS. 

Emeli's debut album our version of events is now in stores: support original artists :)

Mel @ GoS

What To Wear - The "Dressy Casual" Engagement Party

Here in our house the coming month kicks off party season so outfits must be sought & gifts must bought. It's a time of fun and fanfare and sometimes a little too much madness.

Foremost in my mind at the moment is a Carnival themed engagement party with all the trimmings. The event will be held in the evening so I had a few pretty midi & tea length dresses with killer heels & a clutch in mind considering the theme but I hadn't ruled out a black cocktail dress. However, on recieving my invitation... "shock, gasp, horror".... NO STILETTOS!!!!! What is a girl like me to do?? (A girl with a shoe thing that is!).

So what exactly do I do for a "dressy casual" event with no stilettos??  And what exactly does this elusive "dressy casual" mean?? Well from what I can gather it's not that casual & it's quite dressy. If you're still confused - think relaxed elegance.

A few rules to stick to for the ladies

* If you're outfit is on the dressy side tone down your make up & keep your hair & jewelry simple.
* If you opt for something more casual play up your make up and use statement accessories.
* Do not show up in a floor length evening gown worthy of the red carpet.

A few rules for the gentleman

* No sneakers, no t-shirts & no blue jeans
* Suits & ties are not a requirement but a blazer and slacks will work
* Depending on the time of day chinos & a shirt will make a great alternative

Now what will I wear? Being a high heel girl I don't know that I could do flip flops, even pretty bejewelled ones so I'm opting for wedges. When I think wedges the first thing that comes to mind is a maxi so I've taken some inspiration from the following image and put together a few ideas.

My inspiration. It's all in the details.

 

 

Maxis are always effortlessy elegant. Don't be deterred by patterns. This one from Paper Scissors Frock is only $49.95 & looks a million dollars. Play up your make up and add a clutch to make it evening worthy. Alternatively solid colors are wonderful. This coral number also from Paper Scissor Frock comes in at $69.95 & gives off that 1920's feel. Add some dramatic chandelier earrings in gold to finish the look.

 

 

A black maxi will always take you from day to evening & is a safe option if you want to look dressy without looking formal. This strapless maxi is from Boohoo & comes in at a tiny $40. Keep the look soft and flowy with this lovely ruffled detail dress from Paper Scissors Frock coming in at $69.95. A black dress is strong enough color that you don't need to over accessorize. Keep your make up neutral and accessories chunky.

 

A strappy black wedge is simple & classic like this suede one from Zu Shoes at $140 you will certainly get your moneys worth out of it throughout summer. A great way to break up the all black is by looking for metallics like this black and gold pair from Asos at $85.00. Get on trend and make a statement with bold color like these  from Novo .

Just to let you know Paper Scissors Frock will be launching a plus size range and are currently looking for models so check out their  Model Search Please note this is not a sponsored or paid for blog as I've included a number of items I happened to come across when looking for an outfit for myself.

Enjoy!
Ronelle @ GoS
xox

Farewelling an old friend

It's been a long time between blogs for the GoS team and we sincerely apologize for being M.I.A.

Before our usual blogging commences, we felt we should let our readers know that we lost our dear family pet Muffie who was 17 years old when he left us last month.

Muffie came to us when we was 6 weeks old, a small, furry bundle of love and he since became a very well loved and valued member of the family, and he will be missed by all.

                                    

                              

 

Better days: Muffie wearing his sherpa coat

 

 

 Muffie relaxing in bed.

 

 

Muffie's last day he was very weak and tired

 

We kept him wrapped up to keep his temperature up

 

         Muffie's best friend Oupa laying beside him only hours before

 

Ouma watching on as Muffie slept

It was a sad day for all involved, look at her face :(