Photoshop Fail

While it may not be a nice thing to say, I sincerley hope the graphic designer who worked on this SATC2 poster was wrapped across the knuckles for making Kim Catrall look like a wax figure.

I know a tonne of media has already gone nuts over the over-use of photoshop on this particular image so this post isn't exactly anything new but I simply couldn't leave it be. I may not be a professional graphic designer but I do know when enough Photoshop is enough. And this is WAY past enough.

While SJP, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis still manage to look like, well, themselves, Ms Catrall barely looks like even a related family member, let alone the stunning lady she actually is.

I do wonder whether this may have been done on purpose -some people do say any publicity is good publicity but you have to question whether this kind of publicity actually does the movie any good (I suppose it's not exactly going to stop anyone from seeing it though is it?).

What does annoy me though is that age old debate of making women look completely nothing like themselves in order to sell something. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with airbrushing to sell magazines or a little Photoshopping to make you buy perfume/make up/clothes etc. but to go to this extent seems a little over the top. I would only hope that the actresses are as appauled by this poster as the rest of us and do something about it.

I guess it has certainly gotten more publicity for the movie though hasn't it - hell, I'm talking about it here so they've done their job!

Sex & The City 2 opens in Australia on June 2nd. Click on the poster to see a larger view.

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Style Crush: Zoe Saldana

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Logies lovelies

If you watched the Logies last night, you'd have to agree there were some gorgeously dressed ladies out on the red carpet, no? Here's a few dresses I fell in love with....

Margot Robbie (Neigbours) - such an improvement from her outfit last year!

Jessica Marais (Packed to the Rafters) - this was a noticable hit on all the best dressed lists. Not only is the dress very demure, her make up was so subtle, she was truly glowing.

Jennifer Hawkins - ok, ok, so with a body like her's, it wouldn't matter what she wore but still... such simplicity but such elegance - Toni Maticevski of course.

And my favourite.......drum roll please!

The stunning Esther Anderson (Home & Away) in Lisa Ho with her Dad. I missed seeing her on the red carpet on TV but when I saw a shot of her at her table, I knew I was going to like her whole outfit (even though I could only see her from the waist up!). Such a gorgeous dress, a great big, beautiful cuff and a great smile... just divine!

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Winter Essentials - How to wear them

Ok, so now that I've given you a few of my picks for Winter, I thought I'd best show you just a few quick ways to put them together (not that I'm sure all you wonderfully dressed ladies don't already know how to dress yourselves of course....).

Start with the top, add a bottom that works, pick a piece of jewellery, maybe a scarf or even some stockings or leggings and a bag and you're ready for anywhere, anytime.....

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Winter Essentials

It's been a little while and I apologise but I've finally finished putting together a list of a few esssentials you might need to add to your wardrobe this Winter.

Firstly, I have to acknowledge Miss M who specifically asked me for this post. With a budget of just $500, she wanted to know a few cheap but chic items worth purchasing for the cooler months and I've had a great time searching the internet for you.

Every item I've chosen is under $200 so you should easily be able to make your budget stretch across a few pieces instead of just one or two and most of what I have chosen is reasonably classic so they should last you a little while longer than just this season.

I've broken things up into a few categories - Tops, Dresses/Tunics, Bottoms, Softgoods & Jewellery so you can check out what you think you need easily. Apologies if any of these items are no longer available as I did start this a few weeks ago.

I hope this helps with your shopping for Winter Miss M - be sure to let me know what you do end up buying and whether my list has helped! Happy shopping everyone.

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I'm working on a little something

Hi everyone

Apologies for the lack of posts lately, it's been a hectic few weeks.

I am currently working on something though - a friend recently asked me to help out with finding some cheap Winter essentials so I'm currently putting together a massive list of things you need to add to your wardrobe for the new season.

Watch this space!

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Oscar Oscar

So I've trawled through as many red carpet photos as I can in the last 2 days to try and work out who I thought was the best dressed on Oscar night and I think I've got my pick. Drum roll please......

Congratulations Ms Nicole Richie!

(This may not come as a surprise to some!)

While I agree with a few other bloggers about her eye make up being a little bit too futuristic, that dress is just to die for. And well done to Ms Richie (or her stylist/hairdresser) for chosing to go with a simple up do so as not to detract from the dress - just divine. Sometimes I do think the make up artists go a bit overboard with the nude lipstick (give them just a HINT of colour, please!) but that leads me onto my second pick for best dressed....

Enter Maggie Gyllenhaal.

You have to give this girl credit - she always goes a little left of centre with her fashion choices but pulls them off every time - and this Oscar outfit is no exception. I love that she chose a print, I love that she went with some simple earrings to compliment it and I absolutely LOVE the shade of pink lipstick she topped off the ensemble with! You really can see the confidence in Miss Maggie, she's just a gorgeous creature all over.

While there were a few other mentionable outfits (and some unmentionable!), these two were by far my favourites. Well done on chosing something timeless and elegant ladies.... applause now please!

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Happy birthday to me

Birthday's simply don't get any better than a big turquoise bag sitting on your kitchen bench waiting to be opened when you wake up...... oh Tiffany's - how I love thee.

Happy 28th Birthday to me today.

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What to wear: Things I'm lusting after

Today's title is actually a little incorrect - it's should really be What to Buy. Because instead of an outfit, I decided to pop up a few things I'm currently lusing after.

Since my man asked me yesterday what I wanted for my birthday, I thought I'd show you a few things I'm currently lusting after in the fashion and furniture department (I hope you're reading this babe, hints don't get any bigger than this...haha).

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Shop Til You Drop subscription 12 issues $59.95 Magshop

Instyle subscription 12 months $79 isubscribe

"Daria" handbag in Mocca $269.95 Witchery

Apothecary bottle $89.95 Domayne

Biker jeans $119.95 Witchery

Balloon Girl brooch UK$21 Stolen Thunder

'h' tote bag $39 Lola & Bailey

"Return to Tiffany" bracelet $135 Tiffany & Co

Since I just couldn't do this post without an outfit though, here's what I'm thinking of wearing to dinner on Saturday night with my parents. With all this rainy weather in Brisbane, I'm thinking of taking a blazer just in case it's a little chilly out. Mecca Bah here we come...mmmmm

In the picture

Beaded cami $55.95 (on sale) Sportsgirl

Jeans $89.95 Witchery

Blazer US$32.80 Forver21

Heels $89.95 Lipstik

Earrings $16.94 Sportsgirl

Bangles $24.99 Diva

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design+style recommends: Mrs Lilien

Blogs worth checking out: Mrs Lilien



You just have to check out Mrs Lilien.... it's hard to describe this lovely blog but lets just say all the "Mrs" this lovely lady puts together are to die for. Not to mention she comes up with the funniest and clever little poems for each (I wish I could rhyme that well!).



I'm not going to bore you with words explaining Mrs Lilien because I think it's worth checking out for yourself. If you're anything like me, you'll drool over the gorgeousness as much as I do and sign up quick sticks!

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