The Little Black book of Style - Nina Garcia

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Today I went to my local Borders bookstore (the best there ever was!) and was cruising through the fashion aisle and was utterly amazed at the range and vast amount of information there was. As I was searching through the beautiful hard covered books I came across one which looked pretty new, entitled, "The Little Black Book of Style" by Nina Garcia, fashion director at Elle Magazine and judge on the popular pay TV show, Project Runway. I started to read a little of the chicly black book and was pleasantly surprised at how down to earth and funny Ms Garcia sounded. I have to admit that I am a little bit of a bookworm at heart (just ask any of my friends -they'll tell you I'm the one to go to for a good read) and I found from the small section I read that this was a very informative light read that could also by referred to in times of fashion crisis. I have unfortunately had to take a rain check on this worthwhile purchase cause just moments earlier I'd scored a couple of bargains at Country Road (which has 50% of selected stock at the moment) so I will have to wait until the bank account tops up a little more. Then you can bet your best pair of Christian Louboutin's that I'll be racing in store to get my hands on this gem so that I can give you guys a bit more a review and star rating!

Nina Garcia's "The little black book of style" can be purchased from any good book store or Amazon.com for approx. $30AUS. Please drop a comment if you've seen, read or heard of this great little book!

Love Always xoxo
S.A.A

Since when do I wear spring in autumn-Vogue Australia?

Dries Van Noten Spring/Summer 08

Lanvin fall 08

Behind the scenes vogue shoot with Catherine McNeil

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Upon beginning the April edition of Australian Vogue I was instantly greeted with numerous pictures of floral clad models in a multitude of colours bright enough to put a tranny's make up covered face to shame! Which confused me because in Australia April means Autumn which ultimately equals 'almost' winter fashion, so why I ask is vogue covering the current spring/summer fashion which is only valid in America at the moment? This has really confused/annoyed me because I have been holding off reading April's edition until I had finished all of the urgent items on my to do list and then when I finally get around to reading it I find that there is only a small proportion of the magazine that is reflective of the upcoming autumn/winter trends like black leather jackets, knee high socks and dominatrix inspired accessories. Thank goodness I've been doing a little bit more of my own research into this winter's trends otherwise I'd be a little behind in organising what key pieces to buy for this winter had I solely relied on this month's vogue to get me started. But having said that maybe I'm just being a pedantic cause it is only April and I guess I have to admit I'm a little obsessive compulsive at the moment about organization!

But apart from that minor fault the April edition of Aussie vogue it is a total keeper cause this month includes a great Indian inspired spread featuring Aussie supermodel Catherine McNeil and a fantastic High street fashion lift out; so tell me what your thoughts are on this by leaving me a comment cause I promise to reply asap!!!

love always xoxo