Zac Posen for Christmas

The tree is up, the twinkling lights are shining and the presents are waiting patiently. However... I am a little ashamed to say that I have already ripped into one of my gifts! It was a matter of urgency and there was no other solution...  I had a very swanky party last night and nothing new to wear. But from simply squeezing the beautifully wrapped secret treat, I knew it was a Zac Posen gown from the 2011 Resort Ready-to-Wear range and that this was an opportunity not to be missed!

Zac Posen Resort RTW 2011

Hi There Sailor Girl

A sailor went to sea sea sea, to see what he could see see see, and all that he could see see see... was a cute mouse in super hot sailor get-up from NZ's beloved Karen Walker and her Hi There range.
I wore this ensemble during the weekend when I was out Christmas shopping. I'm not entirely sure it helped though as I came home with a bundle of new outfits for me and hardly anything for anyone else! Never fear though, I'm not a selfish mouse - I went straight to my lappy and began an emergency session of online festive purchasing.

Karen Walker's Hi There Summer 2010-11

Party Season!

In the world of fashion there are many seasons (including those identified by the weather!) but one of the most vibrant and chaotic ones favoured by clothes-ponies is the build up to Christmas!  I have to admit this "silly" season is largely to blame for my lack of interaction, but please rest assured that I have been making the most of each occasion and wearing some fantastic numbers that just don't get a chance to shine throughout the year.
A personal fave is this Viktor and Rolf cocktail frock that I wore to a very private shindig last night... and I can tell you there's no better time to wear flowers on your feet than a smokin' hot summer night during Party Season.

Viktor and Rolf Spring 2010 RTW

Sonia Rykiel...Parfait!

We can thank the French for many things... cooking with butter, beautiful peachy-pink rose wine, multiple air kisses and an inspirational First Lady. But one Frenchie I am particularly grateful for is the innovative and pioneering Sonia Rykiel. She introduced the world to "la demode" way back in 1976 and it's a philosophy contemporary fashionistas are still rocking today. The concept basically translates as "un-fashion" and encourages women to simply wear what suits their personality. And I totally think this chic, over-sized pom-pom headband definitely suits my personality!

Sonia Rykiel Fall2010 Ready to Wear

Luella love...

While you lot threw fashion to the wind to engage in some bloody, gory and ghoulish get-ups for Halloween, I stuck to my guns and kept things prim and proper with this fabulous Luella number. Don't get me wrong, I love dressing up as much as the next Mouse, but you know me, I'm more Dior red lippy rather than faux blood drippy!
And in all honesty, I couldn't go past this yellow bow!

Luella Spring/Summer 2010

I love Alice McCALL!

Honestly, I do. I can hand on heart say that I seriously love every single piece that comes out of the Alice McCall design studio. Oh yes, every little Australian droplet of urban, boho brilliance is a welcome addition to my Walk-in-Wardrobe. Especially this smashing, slightly-smockish wee number that comes in a rather flattering shade of apricot. Maybe this love affair has something to do with our shared initals, A.M?

The Forever Changes dress from the 1st SS10 collection The Gilded Garden.

Any point in Reinventing the Wheel?

There's definitely point in Reinventing the Wheel if you're talking about the new range from kick-ass NZ streetwear label Lower. It's packed with dynamite new prints, a scattering of this season's shade of denim and a sprinkling of uber-cute printed leggings. The icing on the cake though? A collection of gorgeous wee day-dresses. As you know, my penchant for frocks often gets the better of me and this was certainly the case when I popped into Lower's flagship store Thanks while I was in Mt Maunganui in the weekend.

The Sandy dress from Lower's Summer 2010/2011 Reinventing the Wheel range.