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Ningaloo Reef and Swimming with Whale Sharks
Ningaloo reef is definitely the most pristine reef I have every visited anywhere in the world. It has an amazing remote, natural, untouched, unspoilt feel to it. You really feel you are at one of the last natural wonders of the world when you are there. Snorkelling on the reef had me feeling like I was in a National Geographic or Jacques Costeau documentary. Ningaloo Reef is world heritage listed and it is one of the longest fringing coral reefs in the world. It is 260 kilometres long and it is half way up the coast of Western Australia. It...
Mother's Day - How to do it Right!
In the past I’ve always joked that flowers are a garnish and I believe that chocolates are a garnish too. I got this line from Kath and Kim years ago when Brett presented Kimmy with a bunch of flowers for her birthday. She pulled a sad face and told him that flowers were a garnish to the gift. Ha ha! Image: Sylvia sandals in silver leather with silver Swarovksi crystals Anyhow, flowers might last a week. Chocolates might last a few days (if you’re lucky). Shoes, well they’re a gift that can last almost a lifetime. A gift certificate is...
Luxury Residences at Sea
The World is a luxury cruise ship but more than this, it is the only private residential community-at-sea in the world. Since its launch in 2002 it has continuously circumnavigated the globe, spending time in the most exotic and well-travelled ports, allowing its residents to wake up in a new destination every few days. So far the world has visited over 800 ports. The world is the largest privately owned cruise ship on the planet. It serves as a residential community owned by its residents. Each of the residents owns one or more of the 165 private apartments. Collectively, they own...
Melbourne – Girl’s Shopping Trip
Who doesn’t love a girl’s trip to Melbourne? For some serious shopping, Melbourne is Australia’s mecca for sartorial style. From under-the-radar boutiques to high street labels and European designer labels, Melbourne has it all. It’s certainly a city of discovery with an amazing maze of lane-ways in the CBD, as well as beautiful strip shopping in pretty suburbs, hipster shopping in in the inner suburbs and amazing huge, shopping malls. Image: Ankalia Zahara sandals in black suede embellished with Swarovski crystals Where to stay? I recommend The Westin on Collins Street in the CBD. It’s so well positioned you...
From Plain to Stand-Out
Three of Australia’s leading style influencers were recently asked how they would instantly add stand-out polish and glamour to a plain outfit. Here’s what they said: Elyse Knowles, 23, Model/Personality You have 20 minutes to buy something to make a plain outfit stunning. What do you buy? A stunning pair of shoes. Shoes top off any outfit. Image: Elyse Knowles and our Ankalia Zahara sandals in black suede Justine Cullen, 39, Editor-In-Chief, Elle You have 20 minutes to buy something to make a plain outfit stunning. What do you buy? A pair of killer statement shoes. And a blow-dry. Image:...
Pregnancy – heels or flats?
Being pregnant is one of the most exciting times in life. It’s that wonderful feeling of the unknown and the excitement of a baby in the house. Image: Gemma sandals in tan leather embellished with Swarovski crystals We all know that being pregnant and wearing heels just don’t go together, especially the further along you are in your pregnancy. Flats are definitely the best option for pregnant women and busy Mums with young children. Image: Hillary sandals in nude leather embellished with multi-coloured Swarovski crystals Most of my girlfriends used to complain that they couldn’t find any stylish or...