This Party is going to be amazeballs....make sure you get there!! i know where i will be :) xxxxxx L

Over the last few weeks at work and socially I have been meeting a lot of new acquaintances....and what i have come to notice is that a lot of people, male and female don't shake your hand properly and fail to make eye contact instead just looking you up and down.

THIS IS RUDE PEOPLE!!!

First impressions last and when greeting someone put religion or opinion or whatever aside and just be polite... its just plain awkward to meet someone for the first time and they spend the whole conversation shifting their eyes up and down you...it is extremely uncomfortable.

Keep this in mind next time you have a new introduction.

xxxxxx L

The talent in Sydney is dwindling at the moment (no offence if you are a bloke reading this) so friends of mine have set their sights on the men that are ageing like a fine wine...The silver fox species.

I have compiled a list of ways you can supposedly catch a silver fox...this list has input from quite a few of my friends so if you disagree feel free to add comment :)

1.  Make sure you give your silver fox the eye – all that needs to be said can be done through eyeing off your potential bone
2.  Don’t be too scared to make a move – you have nothing to lose
3.  Don’t be OTT – nothing scares of a man like a girl who is easy
4.  Never call him old or comment on the fact he has greying hair, it will make you seem a lot younger (even though you prob are unless they are greying prematurely)
5.  Don't act too interested go in and out of conversation with him...will make him wonder whyhis silver fox charms aren't working yet.
6.  Just because he is a bit older doesn't mean he isnt still in a younger mans mindset- if thats what you want keep going with all the above if not...walk away...with the weird way mens minds work will prob make him want you more anyway.
7.  Buy him a drink...I think always nice to buy the guy a drink, they constantly have to buy girls drinks, change it up a little.
8. Last but not least...he may not be wearing a ring but find a subtle way of finding out if your silver fox is married before you bother...these things have a funny way of surprising you at the worst time!

DISCLOSURE: have only once snagged a silver fox, this was very shortlived....This advice may completely fail!

Goodluck Fox Hunters ;)

xxxxxxxxxxxx L

Halloween is this weekend...personally i like going out on halloween because no one can really judge you for anything you wear...pretty much anything goes, and of course there are always a million amazeballs parties on.

How far do you go dressing up is always the problem...some parties are full on dress up whereas others are more chic with every second person maybe throwing on some bunny ears to add to their otherwise normal outfit.

The problem with halloween is you dont want to look like a party pooper if you don't go all out dressing up but you also don't want to be like poor Bridget in Bridget Jones Diary when she doesn't get the memo not to dress up.

Best advice is to suss out what your friends are wearing and turn up as a group...that way if for any reason you have missed the memo...at least there are a few of you to spread around the laughs.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN xxxxxxxx L

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Summer has finally arrived...which not only means longer days but it means that if you are lucky enough to own or have that fabulous friend that owns a boat...its time to put together a few boating friendly outfits!

Usually this means a booze filled day on the harbour- its hard when half your friends are stick thin models but can still wear cute boating clothes to get into the spirit...and after a few glasses of champas you arent going to be worrying about that anyway.

If you know you arent going to be baking on the front of the boat a good full piece swimsuit is a must..team it with cute wedges and a big floppy hat and there is your outfit....otherwise bikini is perfect with a cute camilla kaftan or sheer throw-over.

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A girlfriend of mine had this fabulous studded bracelet set from CC Skye and after looking at their range I literally want every single thing!
If you don't like shopping online i know you can pick up a few from their collection at Trilby Pheonix in Paddington.

http://www.ccskye.com/home.php

These are a few of my fave pieces....
Happy accessorising!!
xxxxxxx L

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The silly season is just around the corner...this means mid week boozing sessions and rocking up to work with a death on a stick hangover.
I dont know about you, but i personally suffer from crippling hangovers.
Here are some pointers that have really helped me be able to semi function the next day at work after the last drink you remember drinking was some sort of shot that was on fire...(yes i am speaking from personal experience)

1. Make sure you drink a crapload of water when you get home!!
2. Take panadol before bed
3. Have a powerade handy (replace the electrolytes prevent dehydration)
4. Hit a bacon and egg roll on your way into the office
5. If your work has a sick bay go in there, lock the door and have a little power nap
6. If you get  to midday - hair of the dog at lunch, order a bloody mary
7. DO NOT CLOCK WATCH - this is seriously the worst thing you can do to yourself
8. Last but not least get yourself a nice greasy burger for lunch, it will help you make it through the afternoon!

GOODLUCK!!!

xxxxxxxxxxx L

Every girl loves some good accessories...these are my current faves!

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If you dont know by now...i am somewhat of a cheese platter expert...along with my best friend!

We pride ourselves on being able to make the best.

Some helpful hints when prepping your cheese board...

Make sure you have a big platter and a few different cheese knives (no one likes a knife with 4 different types of cheese on it)
* Buy lavosh crackers and also water crackers- best off sticking with plaing because they might taint the taste of the cheese.
* Get a Blue cheese
* Double Brie
* Gouda
* Smoked Cheddar
* Maggie Beer Duck pate
* Basil and Cashew dip
* Semi sundried tomato dip
* Selection of olives - go for Kalamata and maybe some chilli Colossal green olives
* Grapes add some freshness to the plate and also look good.
* Quince paste goes really well with the smoked cheddar or the brie.

Dont cramp your platter, if you can't fit it all one one then spread it over two.

Xxxxxxx L

Love some good wrist bling! whether its a big statement watch by itself or teamed with some bracelets...summer is all about the accessories! You don't have to wear jackets anymore and nothing adds spice to an outfit and your bare arms than a good chunky bracelet or a lot of stacked up smaller ones.

My absolute favourite is the gold cartier love bracelet (first picture) 

Itlooks amazing on everyone and is simple so it goes with everything.

Get accessorising people.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx L

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