New York 

DIOR

On Friday September 6 in New York, Dior feted the arrival of its Fall/Winter 2013-2014 collection at its famous Saks Fifth Avenue store joined by a number of celebrities including Jessica Biel, Crystal Renn, Daria Stokous and Maria Sharapova. See all the images from the soirée shot by photographer Saskia Lawaks.

Rodger Berman and Rachel Zoe 

Sidney Tolidano and Jessica Biel

The Collection

Model

Models Alina Baikova and Maryna Linchuk with Anya Ziourova, stylist and creative consultant at Allure Russia

Singer; Sophie Auster

Hanneli Mustaparta in Christian Dior

Bits and Pieces

BEAUTY

Getting ready for a lovely weekend ahead.... 

YSL Vernis A Levres Rebel Nudes, YSL Touche Eclat, Chanel Teint Compact Creme Universe

Postcards from

Beverly hills

You really can't go past the shopping in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. I was here only recently and it happen to be over the sale period. It's great to just take a walk down Rodeo Drive, even if just for the atmosphere.  There is also amazing homeware and organic produce! Stay at: Luxe Hotel  Lunch at: Villa Blanca

 

Its all about the

STATEMENT CLUTCH

What better way to finish off an outfit than with a statement clutch. Match with some statement earrings and you are ready to rock! This clutch seen here is available: Alexander McQueen

MODEL CO & ECOYA

LIGHT A FLAME FOR BREAST CANCER

Two of Australia’s most iconic beauty and lifestyle brands, ModelCo and ECOYA, have joined forces on a collaborative candle to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All funds raised from the Limited Edition Metro Jar candle will be donated to The National Breast Cancer Foundation in a bid to raise both awareness and funds during the month of October.

The tanning and cosmetics giant, ModelCo and home fragrance & bodycare company ECOYA have created an exclusive collaborative label representing the unison of the brands on the iconic ECOYA Metro Jar. The Limited Edition candles will be available to purchase from modelcocosmetics.com and ecoya.com with the full $29.95 being donated to The National Breast Cancer Foundation.

ECOYA CEO Stephen Sinclair on the collaboration: 

“ModelCo have a very strong brand presence and a similar clientele to ECOYA. Individually, both companies have supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month previously and we felt that together the brands could assist in creating further awareness and raise some much needed funds for NBCF through our networks of loyal customers.” 

“Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Australia and we are honoured to work with a like minded
company for such a worthy and much-needed cause,” adds ModelCo CEO and Founder, Shelley Barrett.

The handmade natural soy wax candle is fragranced in the iconic ECOYA Sweet Pea and Jasmine scent.

RRP: $29.95 On sale 1 September, 2013

Available exclusively from www.modelcocosmetics.com or www.ecoya.com

Lifestyle

9 fat-burning foods

Increase your metabolism and help eliminate toxins by introducing these 9 different foods into your diet.

1. CHIA SEEDS
Packed with omega 3 fats, fibre and protein. These tiny seeds help surpress the appetite increase the metabolism and turn on glucagon, one of the body's fat-burning hormones. Chia anyone?

2. BROCCOLI
Broccoli stimulates an enzyme that helps your body to burn fat.

3. AVOCADOS
Avocados are a triple-fat burner, they boost the metabolism by protecting the energy-producing part of cells from free-radical damage.

4. BRAZIL NUTS
Brazil nuts burn fat by boosting the metabolism by converting the thyroid hormone to its active form. They also bind up toxins that would otherwise store themselves in your fat cells and contribute to cellulite.

5. KALE
Kale helps suppress the appetite and clears toxins.

6. WILD SALMON
You can strip abdominal fat by consuming wild salmon on a regular basis. The omega-3's in wild salmon help improve insulin sensitivity, which shrinks fat from your waistline. It also activates the thyroid hormone for a faster metabolism.

7. COCONUT OIL
Coconut Oil is rich in medium-chained-triglycerides (MCT's) which your body preferentially uses for energy leaving less opportunity for them to be stored as fat.

8. OYSTERS
Oysters are the richest source of zinc which helps decrease the appetite and PMS induced cravings.

9. CINNAMON
Cinnamon helps move glucose into the cells faster so our fat storage hormone, insulin hangs around a lot less. You need to consume atleast a quarter of a teaspoon to reap its fat-burning benefits.

Swarovski by Shourouk

SECRET TREASURES

My love of jewellery began like most young girls; as a child you would come across your mother's diamond rings as she would be holding you and be completely mesmerised by the precious stones that would shimmer and sparkle. Later on, my experience with Vogue and Net-a-porter convinced me that luxury accessories certainly finished off an outfit to perfection as well as enabling you to escape from the ordinary. Which brought me to these stunning earrings created by Natalie Colin. I love to wear a large sparkling earring with a casual outfit. 

You should see some of the other pieces available from Swarovski.

From catwalk to red carpet, oversized jewellery is very much in. Chandelier-style maxi-earings & sparkling vintage-inspired pieces are this season's must haves. Pair them with simple clean lines and sleek fabrics for knockout glamour!

Art Direction: Steph Adams

Postcards from

ST TROPEZ

St Tropez is located on the French Riviera, its where Brigitte Bardot frolicked on the beaches in the 1950's; now it's the playground of rap stars and international socialites. 

Chanel Boutique (St Tropez) was once the residence of famous hairdresser; Louis Alexandre Raimon, better known as Alexandre De Paris up until his death in 2008 when it then became Hotel La Mistralee. Alexandre De Paris clients consisted of; Duchess of Windsor, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo, Audrey Hepburn, Lauren Bacall and Princess Grace of Monaco to name a few. If these walls could talk! 


This 19th century manor house has been transformed to create a contemporary décor now known as the Chanel boutique. The Paris-Édimbourg and 2014 Spring-Summer collections are displayed throughout the house, in the magnificent private gardens and by the swimming pool, juxtaposing the opulence of the house with modernity 
and boldness.

Restaurants: (St Tropez) 

NIKKI BEACH ST TROPEZ Route de L'epi 83350 St Tropez, Ramatuelle  nikkibeach.com

BAGATELLE ST TROPEZ Route de l'epi Plage de Pampelonne 83350 Ramatuelle bagatellesttropez.com

BRASSERIE DES ARTS 5 Places des Lices  T: 04 94 40 27 37 brasseriedesarts.com

CAPRICE DES DEUX 40 Rue De Portail Neuf  T: 04 94 97 76 78 aucapricedesdeux.com



Shopping: (St Tropez) 
You need to concentrate on the triangle between Place des Lices, Rue Gambetta and Rue Allard.


 Lunch at Bagatelle

Nightlife: (St Tropez) 

Les Caves Du Roy, Byblos Hotel, St Tropez lescavesduroy.com

Travel: 
VIP helicopter Saint Tropez transfer with Heli Securite Saint Tropez

Listen to: Hotel La Mistralee, St Tropez

At the

OFFICE

1. Nickel Pineapple Lamp with White Shade 2. Biolage Matrix Exquisite Oil with Moringa Oil Blend 3. White Ribbon Coral on Crystal Base 4. Caran D'ache 849 Goldbar metallic ballpoint pen 5. Ecoya Kowhai & Cedarwood (Limited Edition) 6. Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Coffee Table Book 7. Hanna Chair

obsessed

A few items I'm currently obsessing over right now: 1. Zoe Karssen T.Shirt 2. Paige Jeans 3. MCQ Alexander McQueen Jacket 4. Ray Ban Aviator Metal Sunglasses 5. Saint Laurent Clous De Paris Gold Plated Ring 6. Isabel Marant Boots Sebay Suede Ankle Boots 7. Givenchy Nightingale Medium Sugar in Elephant Grey

GO NUDE

Giorgio Armani has designed his entire new collection "Armani Prive Couture 2014' in a neutral colour palette. The collection is understated and elegant....simply stunning.