Grammy Awards 2013 - Get Rihannas Red Dress Look

Thank heavens the 2013 Grammys came with a requirement to wear actual clothes this year. I actually chuckled when I heard organisers had to send out a note explaining to guests that they should cover their privates & basically arrive looking respectable. I for one certainly am grateful because it's given us one of the best looks I have seen on Rihanna to date!

What a divine shade of red her Azzedine Alaia silk chiffon gown was with it's sheer panels. Sure she could have added some nipple pasties but I won't push my luck - I love this look and I'm sure in the next few months we'll see red gowns doing the rounds... haha yes I'm rhyming ;) Rihanna kept that red theme going strong with matching nails, lips and heels creating this perfectly pretty look.

 

If you simply can't wait for the mass reproductions of this gown and you need it now! Alex Perry has one he prepared earlier and it's currently on sale.  His beautiful Romana gown can be found at David Jones. It has the same full skirt detail as Rihannas gown, comes in a "to die for" red and has an intricate bust detail. Alternatively you can hire the dress at Glamcorner.com.au

We'll be sure to bring you a more detailed "red dress" blog shortly ;)

Enjoy,
Ronelle @ GoS
xox

Trendspotting - Leather Trend Fall / Winter 2013

It's still very hot in my backyard but store stock is telling me otherwise. As I wandered my local Westfield yesterday, gone were the pastel and neon wedges, gone were the bright floral skater dresses and denim shorts that were signatures of Summer. In their place was a myriad of leather and suede boots, dark denim and leather! So today let's look at one of the biggest trends for Fall / Winter 2013.

Leather is key for the upcoming cooler seasons and I don't mean just the leather biker jacket we are all so used to throwing over an outfit to keep us warm. 2013 has reinvented leather into lighter, more feminine pieces that come in the form of dresses, tops, trousers and shorts. Easy to wear these pieces are designed to be staples in your wardrobe that can be mixed and matched.

 

All these pieces are available at www.myer.com.au

 

Jessica Alba recently hit the red carpet in an LBD with leather bust detail. Not everyone is confident enough to pull off a head to toe leather look so keep an eye out for leather insert details.

 

 

Olivia Wilde took my breathe away in this knee length leather LBD with laser cut lace details across the bust and sleeves. It's those little details that soften the overall look and make this so wearable and feminine.

 

Get your very own leather LBD with this super cute Tracy Reese leather peplum dress. A perfect trans-seasonal look you can start wearing this in the evening as summer winds down and layer it up with opaque tights and a blazer or swing coat in Winter.

 

 

Alternatively you can pair this Tinley Road faux leather peplum top with a pencil skirt for the office or a pair skinny jeans for a day out.

 

 

So ladies, don't be afraid of the leather trend. There is most definitely something for everyone!

 

Enjoy!

Ronelle @ GoS

xox

Grow Food Not Lawns - Gardening At Home

Hi all,

It's been some time since we've put up a blog as it's been particularly busy on this side of the world. The first quater of the year always seems to have a million bithday parties and events that keep our calenders filled but it's time to get back to work.

Today I wanted to share a wonderful Facebook page that inspires me everytime I log on. Grow Food Not Lawns is an amazing page that shares wondeful ideas on how to create gardens at home, even with limited space.

About 6 months ago my husband started our small garden in a teeny tiny space along the side of the house. We've already eaten tomatoes from our own soil and currently have a new bunch growing. We also currently have some lettuce, cucumbers and mint - our very own salad! Perhaps not the most diverse garden but it's a start and it has certainly inspired us to grow more.

Over the next few weeks I'll be sharing some photos of our mini garden and photos of some of our families' gardens. This is definitely something everyone can do for themselves. For now here is some inspirational and clever ideas from Grow Food Not Lawns that you can try yourself!

 

Need to get rid of that bookshelf cluttering your house? How about turning it into a garden box for your balcony?1 Not only are you recycling, you're growing a manageable garden!

 

Still in the theme of recycling - don't buy plastic garden pots, use old bricks as mini planters. This is also a great way to get create\ive and design a decorative pattern or path in any sized garden.

 

One of the cutest and cleverest recycling ideas yet, little egg shell cups. Perfect for growing your seedlings on the kitchen bench!

 

Let's all get our thuimbs green!  Enjoy!
Ronelle @ GoS
xox

Golden Globes 2013 Red Carpet Trends - Black Is Back

Black is back! As much as I adore color I have always associated glamour with black and the red carpet showed us just how well even minimalist black can work. Not to mention the fact EVERYONE looks great in black ;)

The other trend to keep an eye out for is the deep plunging neckline. I have to say I've not been a fan in the past because the look can quite easily cross the line into trashy territory but these ladies managed to balance sexy and elegant.

Katherine McPhee is the picture of modern elegance in a black Theyskens' Theory gown with a navel grazing plunge neckline and crossover skirt. I love her barely there shoes with ankle straps and boxy black and gold clutch. Modern and edgy.

Allison Williams looked beautiful in a black halterneck gown with plunge neckline. Her pretty coral earrings soften the look keeping it fresh and modern.

Kate Hudson is a showstopper in a fitted Alexander McQueen gown with yet another deep neckline. I love the gold "baroque" details although I wish she'd worn her hair up to show off that beautiful neckline.

Eva Longoria is her usual glamorous self in an Emilio Pucci gown with thigh high split and that deep plunge neckline. I do like this dress but it feels very familiar on Eva, especially with the bouffant up do. 

Enjoy
Ronelle @ GoS
xox

Golden Globes 2013 Red Carpet Trends - The Mermaid Gown

It's that time of year again folks! It's the 2013 Golden Globe Awards and the red carpet is setting the tone for what glamour will look like in the coming year.

Slinky mermaid gowns that hug curves and flare just enough to allow you to walk without waddling had a strong showing on the red carpet. I'll dare to make the prediction we'll see many beautiful brides in 2013 adopt this striking and glamorous look.

Jessica Alba was a standout in a striking, deep peach Oscar De La Renta mermaid gown. Her gown featured another trend, the sweetheart neckline which showed up in many gowns on this red carpet. I love her side swept Old Hollywood waves and orange lipstick. Just too divine!

Hayden Panettiere looked elegant in a soft blush Roberto Cavalli mermaid gown with a subtle sweetheart neckline. Her pink lips and the addition of her pink clutch keeps the whole look soft without getting too girly. One of the best looks I've seen on Hayden to date. Everything just works!

Amy Adams is just glorious in her dramatic Marchesa gown. Yet again we have a soft blush color that almost blends into Amy's alabaster skin but that tulle skirt is what just gets me! What's not to love? Paired with a side swept up do with old Hollywood waves and drop earrings her look is the picture of glamour. Yet another one of my favorite looks of the night.

Megan Fox chose a nude Dolce & Gabbana fit and flare gown with lace detail that shows her post baby body in all it's magnificence. Her "almost mermaid" gown is very wearable and although not as dramatic as some of the others still very elegant and pretty.

Enjoy!

Ronelle @ GoS 

xox

Serena Williams 2013 Brisbane international victory!

YAY! Congrats to tennis champion Serena Williams for taking another one out, we look forward to seeing her do big things at the Aus open next week. Tennis' first lady of fashion did not dissapoint on or off the court!

 

 

Congrats to the tennis champ and happy New Year to all our readers!! Mel @ GoS

GoS - What's New For 2013

Hello all and welcome to 2013! Yes, I'm a little late, it's the thought that counts though right? So where have Mel & I been over the past few weeks? Well I can't say we've been lounging by the pool on a tropical island or anything, we've simply been caught up in the season.

Christmas and New Year is a very busy time for both of us as it is for most. It is a time when all else is set aside and family and loved ones are put first and given the appreciation and time we sometimes cannot give throughout the year. It is also a time of reflection, on the year that has been and the hopes for the year to come.

Personally I no longer make New Years' resolutions as I found June, just in time for my birthday - I would become depressed at all the resolutions I had not yet lived up to. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for goal setting and purpose but these days instead of making resolutions I am resolute to be the best I can be and all that encompasses. It's refreshingly satisfying to look back and focus on the things you did achieve rather than those you didn't. It gives hope!

Our hopes for the blog this year is to be consistent and to bring you the myriad of wonderful things that fills the days of the every day woman be it fashion, food, fun, frivolity, family, facts, the high, the lows, the in - betweens... you get the picture. We hope you will join us in conversation, share your thoughts, ideas and wishes.

For you and yours we wish you a New Year filled with joy, peace and love. May you see the beauty and potential even in the mundane. May you learn with us to be grateful for all we have instead of pining for that which we don't.

Thank you for your support through 2012 and we look forward to sharing a wonderful 2013 with you.

Enjoy!
Ronelle @ GoS
xox