Christian Louboutin for Barbie

I think it's fair to say Barbie now has everything I've ever wanted from life.

Christian Louboutin has signed up with Mattel to do three limited edition Barbie dolls head-to-toe, that he describes as inspired by Nefertiti and Marylin Monroe.

The three dolls will be released separately. The first, to be released in December, is the jewel thief-themed Barbie; in February, a safari-themed Barbie, & for May, Louboutin designed a Barbie that goes to the Cannes Film Festival. Strangely - none of the Barbie's have the classic blonde hair.

The dolls will be packaged in Louboutin shoe boxes & each come with four pairs of Barbie-size Louboutin heels. I don't think there is much else to be said other than "Damn Barbie, you got it going ooooon".

The Art of Burlesque

I absolutely adore burlesque and generally any old world style glamour, so I was sooooo excited when my friend Kylie told me she is having a burlesque themed birthday party!

Needless to say I have been racking my brain inside out as to what I'm going to wear! My problem is more that I have too many ideas rather than too few.... so i thought i would share some of the pictures that i am using as my main influences. Not sure what burlesque is? Wiki will tell you!

Some things in burlesque are compulsory - such as gloves, feathers and a feisty attitude...

Seriously, how cute is this girl! I think she is absolutely adorable! & i love her top hat...

So here is are a couple examples of giant feather fans... i wonder where you get them? I may have to make my own. They make me think of girls dripping in diamonds hiding behind large, soft and feathery fans... what man could resist that huh!

Let me know what your burlesque ideas are!

Super Love,

Sunny xxx

My Christmas Wishlist

Its the time of year when everyone is buzzing around trying to figure out who wants what for Christmas. Well, while I will probably ask for practical stuff like a rice cooker (For some reason, cooking rice is a skill that eludes me!) what I really want is.....



Drop earrings turquoise & purple Turquoise Cabochon & Amethyst Cabochon Drop Earring; Pink & purple shoes Purple Amber Platform by Georgina Goodman from my-wardrobe.com; Hello Kitty Ring Hello Kitty Glam Ring at Bag Borrow or Steal™; Boom box bag Dollydagger;
Blue, clear & purple bangles Andrew Hamilton Crawford Set of 3 Bubble Bangles at Bag Borrow or Steal™; Lace Fan Lace Fan - Bridal Accessories : - Designer Fascinator Hats and Hair Fascina...; Pearl Corsage Miss Selfridge - Flower Corsage Pearls Bracelet; Green apple ring Dollydagger; Purple button earrings & ring claires.com; An ice cream sundae!; Dell laptop in Flamingo Pink Dell.com.au; Gold & purple bangles eShakti - Designer Tops, Dresses, Skirts, Pants, Yogawear, Caftans; I love me top (we all need a bit of self love now and then!) Garage; Blue crystal necklace stylife.co.jp; Bright blue belt bluebanana.cc; Top shop skirt Topshop - Plain Tier Mini Skirt; Top shop piano clutch Topshop - Piano Keys Long Purse; Butterfly hair clips Forever21.com - Accessories - Hats / Hair - 1053604412; Cupcake earrings Juicy Couture Shop Online Accessories & Jewelry Women Jewelry; Diasy (which is my current perfume & I LOVE it! DAISY - Women's Perfume - Discount Designer Fragrance Online - The Perfume...; Red Love heart bag The Fashion Police: Ugly shoes, bags and prom dresses; Bright feather earrings yhst-50958542405417_2019_2383939874 (JPEG Image, 400x600 pixels).

What are all of you asking for this Christmas?

Love & kisses on both cheeks,
Sunny xxx

How to work a Dress

I am very committed to bringing back femininity. I love the way a dress makes you feel girly, sexy, flirty, free and of course lady-like. So in the interest of spreading the gospel here is something i whipped up to encourage you all to jump in and be fabulous!

A Night on The Town

Nothing beats rocking a little black dress, but to make sure you don't look like the 20 other girls who are wearing LBD's spice it up with some colour. Don't forget a scarf - because no one wants to be caught outside in a LBD in winter. I just LOVE the feminine lines of this dress... I'm only going to say this once MEN LIKE CURVES!!

Pink Lady

A new twist on a classic. Note the classic lines of the dress - high cut and A-line. Chuck on a beige trench and some gorgeous drool worthy beige heels and your already dripping with class. A few girly accessories like this rose ring and the quilted pink bag and your the picture of femininity.

Sunshine During Winter

I'm loving this umbrella and the combination of the bright bold colours. Nothing makes you feel better than wearing bright clothes on a dreary lazy day. To really warm up on a cold day whip on some opaque stockings and a bondage style belt (corset style as everyone else calls it!). Just remember - open toed shoes and stockings don't work. I don't care how popular it becomes - its still tacky.

Cleopatra Eat Your Heart Out

I'll be the first to admit i love fancy dress in everyday life. In other words outfits that are inspired by a character/era/movie/cliche such as Cleopatra! note the masses of gold and green and arm bands. I love the neckline of this dress and its just SO perfect. Also don't forget matching nickers and a cocktail!

Child of the Fifties

Again, work the femininity in a big way. Pearls scream femininity no matter what. Love these heels from LAMB - Gwen Stephani - too bad they were $350.00!! The dainty jewellery sets the perfect scene... and a light pink dress just screams lady!

Child of the Sixties

Bright and flowing fabrics. work this as a mini dress and pile on the bright colours! Ready for a freak out yet?

If i were a princess...

This is totally what i would wear to my ball. Again, I'm in love with this umbrella! And the tiara is so Anastasia that it makes me squirm. Pair it with an elegant up-do or a half up half down with curls look. Throw in a shrug to keep your dainty princess shoulders warm and your ready to go. (I also threw in some orbit mints just in case you meet prince charming!)

Love and kisses on both cheeks,

Sunny xxx

Looks I'm Loving/Rocking This Winter

This outfit is something to work or possibly a weeknight dinner with friends. Its got a yummy warm jumper (as the nights are getting colder and colder here is Sydney!) and my new love, purple leather driving gloves!! My love of skull patterns and keyboard/music patterns comes out in the bag and shoes... love love love!!

This number is one of my Jackie Onassis looks that i love. I'm all for J-girl. She had it going on in a big way hahaha. This outfit is also VERY Chanel, as seen in the shoes, bag, glasses, lipstick and the ever timeless pearls (a girls best friend in my eyes). I am absolutely loving this jacket... check out the flattering cut and subtle pattern of the fabric. Let me put this simply.... If a girl was wearing it, I would date her.

This is another look i would rock at work. My favourite part is the bright blue parker... tell me it doesn't scream LOOK AT ME!! I SAID LOOK DAMMIT!!! The trick is in the femininity of the outfit (Sweet nude/pink lip gloss, simple silver jewelery and a beige bag) in contrast with the loud jacket. As soon as you take of that jacket your in appropriate office attire.... but why not make a statement on your way in??? huh??

Love and kisses on both cheeks,
Sunny xxx

Victoria Beckham - That Extra Half an Inch

I recently went shopping with one of my BFF's and we both bought a copy of Victoria Beckham's new book "That extra half an inch". My boss did mention that it may be a book he would like to read until he realised it was about fashion! hahaha. - PS. It refers to shoes having an extra half an inch.

I know Victoria has received a lot of criticism (partially from me) but I'm completely turned around! I thought at first this was going to be a book of a million and one things I already knew or had already read, but believe it or not- I was wrong! its actually quite informative and well set out. Its a book that can be enjoyed from a school girl to a mature (there is no OLD in my vocabulary!) aged woman. Its broken up into 11 main chapters.

• Jeans & Trousers


• Tops
  
• Skirts & Day Dresses
  
• Accessories
  
• Parties
  
• Vacations
  
• Winter
  
• Special Occasions
  
• Pregnancy & Post Pregnancy
  
• Lingerie
  
• Hair & Make-up

I'm so glad she devoted a chapter to winter as I think its the season where most fashion is on show (instead of summer where all you want to do is rip off your clothes and not in the way my partner would like!). Winter is also the season sneaking up on me at the moment in lovely Sydney!

The book has a lot of artwork which I LOVE in a fashion book and also has a recap at the end of each chapter on every product and type of clothing she has mention - again a brilliant idea for people like me that get to the end and go "wait where was that cream she recommended?? Or those tips for a smooth backside??". Now while all the shops she mentions are London stores a few of them do have online shops or can simply be found on eBay! (eBay is my life!). All through the book are quotes from her designer friends about her and subtle pushes towards her new fashion line. This does usually annoy me in a book but not so in this case.

I was really glad to see that she was realistic about the price of products she suggested. While some of them were reaching the triple zero's (in other words WAY out of my budget) she did include a lot of regular priced items which proves my theory - Money doesn't equal beauty or youth (unless you have a great plastic surgeon).

In summary - I am now proud to say I am a Victoria fan. I enjoyed the book quite a lot and would recommend it to my friends. 4/5 total score- She lost a point for me not living in the UK. I bought my copy from Borders and it set me back about $AU35.00.

Love and kisses on both cheeks,

Sunny xxx