my top 5 for FRIDAY

This has been a huge week for me this week I have purchased my ticket for the Pro - Blogger Training Event at the Gold Coast in August and I also enrolled online to complete my Certificate III in Education Support to become a Teachers Aide. 

My top 5 for Friday - 

How emotional was the sneak peak into the upcoming new season of Offspring. What an emotional roller coaster the new series will be. I had tears well up in my eyes. I think Nina will do an amazing job. What do you think?

This lovely lady's blog Iris May Style is fast becoming one of my all time favourites. Written by Bev who has named the blog after her super stylish mother. I love that Bev is around my age and has a style to be envied my many including myself.

I fell in love with this pretty photo from Stephanie Sterjovski life and style

 Launched my new  online children's boutique Bambini Child. All shoppegirls readers can have a special discount to shop online. Just let me know and I will give you the discount code.

Recipe to try Loaded Quadruple Choc Chip Cookie Bars from Deliciously Yum. Who will give these a try over the weekend? 

Wishing you all a peaceful and happy weekend. Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. They are really important to me and make my day even happier. 

Vicki xx

the Real Housewives of MELBOURNE

I enjoyed the show but I am a Real Housewives lover and enjoy watching often. I just not keen on all the bickering that happens but love watching how they live and how the rich tend to live their life, although sometimes it can be a little fictitious. 

I am so happy to see an Australian version of the show and around my old stomping ground when I lived and worked there after finishing school. I lived in Hawthorn and worked in Prahran and Camberwell. Lunching in Toorak and South Yarra. Hmmm I wonder if I had of stayed there if I could have been rich and not so famous..... A girl can dream can't she.

Introducing  the Housewives -

Andrea Moss:  A former TV journalist who now runs the Liberty Belle skin care and plastic surgery clinic with her husband Dr Chris Moss.

Gina Liano: Well known Melbourne barrister who is the sister of fashion designers Bettina and Teresa Liano. (Gina the barrister with fashion designers for sisters) 

Chyka Keebaugh: Co-founder of the very successful Big Group catering company with her husband Bruce. 

Janet Roach: Well known in Melbourne, Roach works as a property developer.

Lydia Schiavello: Studying to be a interior designer. (Lydia would have to be one of my favourites at the moment. I just love her look and the fact that she is step mum like me)

Jackie Gillies: Works as a professional psychic. The wife of Silverchair member Ben Gillies. Has recently moved from Sydney. (I love her psychic ability. Another favourite I would love to have a friend that was psychic.)

Janet Roach: Well known in Melbourne, Roach works as a property developer. (Imagine  never washing your own hair and going to the hairdresser 4-5 times a week)

Did you watch The Real Housewives of Melbourne? Who is your favourite?

loving MICHELLE WILLIAMS for LOUIS VUITTON

The Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2013/14 campaign will debut in the September issue of marie claire France on August 2. Shot by photographer Peter Lindbergh, the ads focus on the two latest additions to the Louis Vuitton handbag line, the W and the Capucines. 

loving on FRIDAY #2

Jessica Alba

Miranda Kerr

Rosie Huntington - Whiteley

Blake Lively

loving KERRIE HESS

 

A few of my favourite prints for the talented Kerrie Hess. You can view more of her collection here. 

Kerrie Hess was born in Australia who has illustrated for Kate Spade, Colette Dinnegan, Neiman Marcus, Net-A-Porter.com. She has also done editorials for Vogue and Tatler. She has also illustrated for fashion brands Chanel and L'Avion.

loving THE GIRLS IN THE WINDOWS

I love the story behind this famous photo. Did you know that - 'this picture was taken in 1960 while the construction crew dismantled a row of brownstones right across from my own brownstone studio on East 58th Street, I was inspired to, somehow immortalise those buildings. I had the vision of 43 women in formal dress adorning the windows of the skeletal facade. 

We had to work quickly to secure City permissions, arrange for models which included celebrities, the demolition supervisior's wife (third floor, third from left), my own wife (second floor, far right), and also secure the Rolls Royce to be parked on the sidewalk. Careful planning was a necessity as the photography had to be accomplished during the workers' lunch time!

The day before the buildings were razed, the 43 women appeared in their finest attire, went into the buildings, climbed the old stairs, and took their places in the windows. I was set up on my fire escape across the streeet, directing the scene, with bullhorn in hand. Of course I was concerned for the Models' safety, as some were daring enough to pose out on the crumbling sills'  - Ormond Gigli

loving CHANEL WINDOW DISPLAY

I am in love with the pastel shades throughout the display. Chanel window displays from 'Paris in four months'

loving this SCANDINAVIAN HOME

Fantastic Frank via Rum & Rabalder

loving MARC JACOBS [DOT]

I just purchased this gorgeous bottle and fragrance in my shopping travels today from Myer. Myer have lovely gift packs for christmas. I purchased Dot for myself and a Lady GaGa pack for my youngest daughter.

Marc Jacobs over the years starting with Daisy has become one of my leading fragrances. Of course the stunning bottles are an enticer but I have not been disappointed with any of his scents as yet.

What fragrance are you loving right now?

FRIDAY LINKS around the blogosphere

5 steps to raising confidently kind daughters ~ Girl With a Satchel

Chocolate Fudge ~ Kora Organics



Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Salad ~ Martha Stewart



 4 ways to wear yellow denim ~ corals + cognacs



25 celebrity pinterest accounts ~ Kidspot