Thursday, March 24, 2011

'LET'S DO COFFEE'

Those 3 little words can bring a smile to almost anyones face.
'Lets do coffee.'
I'll admit it- I'm a sucker for a coffee date.
Always have been & always will be. 
 Why do we love it so much?
Do we actually love the taste of coffee?
 Or is it the fact that more often than not, we are sharing this precious cafe' moment with one of our nearest & dearest friends while discussing trivial pursuits, world events or that ex-best friends ho-bag ways?
Either way, it brings people together.
And the options! Oh the options!
Flat white, latte', cappuccino, machiatto, affogato...
Then throw into the mix
Full cream, skinny, soy, cream, ice cream perhaps?
While we're at it, lets add some flavour...
Caramel, vanilla, hazelnut, coconut, irish cream.
You know what, lets make it a double shot!
Its ridiculous really. But I am definitely not complaining.
Oh and there's also iced coffee as well for those hot days.
I think i just like the fact that on a worldwide scale it can bring people together. No matter who you are, where you are from, what you are doing, it unites... in some caffeine infused way. 
Whether it is to discuss the abovementioned or if you are just happy to sit there in each others company, it doesn't really matter at the end of the day does it?
xox

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

A CADILLAC, A CHEVROLET & A CERTAIN DODGE. aka one for the boys.

Now you may be wondering why i have decided to make this post about old cars... truth is, im not exactly sure why.
I just like them.
Who needs a reason for anything these days.
Nike got it right when they said 'Just Do It.'
So here goes.
This first picture is a Cadillac Eldorado.
You wouldn't believe how much fun i had 'googling'
images of old cars!
I can be really quite lame at times. Theres no denying that!
They are HOT!
My like of old cars probably stemmed from my 2 gorgeous, older brothers both having a love of them.
They always drove them & had magazines lying
around the house about them.
Even down to this day, if i ever see a really nice, done up old school car driving along, i cant help but stop & stare or watch it for as long as possible in my rear vision mirror.
There is just something about them.
Something that oozes an instant cool factor & instant respect for the owner of such a sweet machine.
Is it because the owner has taken so much good care of it & kept it in mint condition?
Or the fact that some of them are painted in such beautiful, bright colours & they just bring a smile to your face no matter what sort of day your are having?
Below, is a Chevrolet Impala.
*INSTANT CHICK MAGNET!*
If a guy came to my house to pick me up for a date (does that even happen anymore?) and he rolled up in something like this... well, what can i say.. bonus brownie points.
Big time :)
 ...and if he did one better and rolled up in THIS.. *sigh.
(below- Dodge Charger, darlings!)
It would make for a lasting impression.. to say the least.
Then theres the whole super charged, V8, turbo engine, SS, hotted up whatevers that are also around.
Dont get me wrong, they are fine.
But if you want classic style, you cant go passed older cars.
Unless you own a Lamborghini.
Pick me up at 8pm?

Friday, March 18, 2011

'KILLER BOOTS, MAN!'

What is it about a set of killer, over the knee, black leather boots that just oozes appeal on a worldwide scale?
Is it the fact that every time winter rolls around for another year, they are always fashionable? Therefore, instead of spending another few hundred dollars on a brand spanking new pair, you can brush the dust off your old ones, give them a quick polish & strut along the street in them once more.
What about the fact that you can get away with wearing little skirts and still have warm legs in winter?
Or is it something to do with that one well purchased item being able to turn heads & be the envy of every woman who does not posses such boots, in turn almost giving
you a sense of empowerment?
I'll be honest with you, there is definitely a sense of mystey that comes with boots like this.
You see them strut passed you along the street while you are quietly minding your own business and sipping a soy late' at your favourtie cafe. (thats what all the cool cats are doing these days.. apparently) You cant help but watch them being strut all along the street until you can see them no more.
Where did she find such amazing boots?
I wonder how much they were?
Did i boost her ego a little bit too much by gawking at her?
How did she ever manage to get them on?
Ladie & Gents, i went to a fashion parade last night as part of the
Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
The runway show i saw had knee high boots galore.
Strutting along in all their leathery glory i couldn't help but wonder... 'where can i find these boots...?'

* FYI no, unfortunately those legs are not mine. Sigh..