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March 12, 2014

The Experience Of A Lifetime With Brancott Estate….

Last week I was flown to the stunning Brancott Estate Heritage Centre located in Marlborough (New Zealand’s wine region) and it’s there that I had the experience of a lifetime…

If there is one location in New Zealand that I would say is an absolute MUST VISIT, it’s Brancott Estate vineyard in Marlborough. Not only did I reach a whole new level of appreciation for New Zealand’s pioneers of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, I encountered things that I would never have experienced anywhere else in the world! Today, Brancott Estate’s Heritage Centre has become a must on tourist itineraries (1.5 million visitors frequent the Marlborough region annually). It features a tasteful restaurant, retail store, tasting rooms, wine education facility and even a theatre. In fact, proving just how special this magical location is, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II made a visit to the vineyard in 1990, at which time she ceremonially planted a vine with a specially made spade and, following ancient tradition, poured sparkling wine over the new vine. I’m fairly certain there will be no other vineyard in New Zealand that has been graced with the Queen’s presence!

My day was spent touring the palatial Brancott Vineyard, wine tasting the new Fumé Blanc with Brancott Estate Chief Winemaker – Patrick Materman (which even included hand-picking some of the new vintage grapes – although admittedly their professionals in the vines made me look like a total rookie), lunch at the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre (you may have seen this fabulous venue when it was featured on The Great Food Race) and the day concluded with a visit to their Falcon aviary.

With a rich and deep history, the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre (located at Brancott Vineyard) offers a rare opportunity for wine lovers and novices to appreciate first-hand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc’s humble beginnings. In particular the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre provides a platform to honour the location of the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc vines planted in 1975, and the success of the varietal that has gone on to become the world’s favourite New Zealand style wine. Set in the breathtakingly beautiful home of the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre opened in 2011 and boasts a cellar door, wine tasting facilities, retail displays, an audio-visual room, a private meeting or dining area featuring the latest technology (the facilities are state-of-the-art), an indoor restaurant as well as an external dining terrace (a little tip – book in advance for the restaurant because let me tell you from experience, when lunchtime hits, this place gets jam-packed!). The Brancott Estate Heritage Centre offers an unrivalled view of this world-famous wine region.

It was here at the Heritage Centre that I first discovered Brancott Estate’s new Special Reserve Marlborough Fumé Blanc – a new expression of the classic Sauvignon Blanc. The subtle use of French oak during fermentation imparts a distinctive smoky flavour that gives Fumé Blanc its name (Fumé Blanc translates to ‘white smoke). The result is a wine that shares many characteristics of a barrel-matured Chardonnay but still retains the fresh vibrancy of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Brancott Estate’s new Fumé Blanc is a stunning new varietal that will appeal to both Sauvignon and Chardonnay drinkers alike.

Just one of the many wonderful ways that Brancott Estate gives back is through the Marlborough Falcon Trust. This trust was established in 2009 and is supported by Wine Marlborough in regards to promotion of the trust, but it’s Brancott Estate that is the major sponsor of the Marlborough Falcon Trust. $1 from every bottle sold in New Zealand from the Brancott Estate Living Land Series range is donated back to the Marlborough Falcon Trust, and it’s this money that has helped to build the breeding aviary located at Brancott Estate, as well as fund further educational programmes. Through the support of Brancott Estate, educational programmes and promotional events, the Marlborough Falcon Trust hopes to raise the awareness of the plight of the Falcon. It was onsite at Brancott Estate that I got to experience for the first time in my life, hand feeding one of the amazing Falcons named Fern. A seriously surreal experience and I for one will be a huge supporter of the trust going forward (admittedly this will no doubt be via several purchases from the Brancott Estate Living Land Series). You can read more about the Falcon Trust here: www.brancottestate.com/living-land/new-zealand-falcon.

The location highlights the beauty of the iconic Marlborough landscape, and celebrates the home of the original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc plantings. Their story began in Marlborough, New Zealand with a bold idea to plant the first Sauvignon Blanc vines where no one thought it possible, creating a
world-famous wine region, that has now become one of New Zealand’s biggest tourist attractions. To find out more about all that Brancott Estate has to offer, head to www.brancottestate.com

Check out some of the fabulous moments captured throughout my day with Brancott Estate…

Brancott Estate Vineyard

The Brancott Estate Heritage Centre

A view from the Heritage Centre exterior dining area

A breathtaking view from the Brancott Estate Heritage Centre

Brancott Estate Chief Winemaker – Patrick Materman

Serious stuff this grape harvesting

I might be smiling but I really was working!

L-R: Kylie Robertson (Brancott Estate) and Me. Look at all that grape harvesting we did!

The remnants of a hard-working harvest team

Fern – one of Brancott Estate’s resident falcons

I’m basically a bird whisperer now! Me feeding Fern, one of Brancott Estate’s resident falcons

Taking it all in

Taking in the amazing views

Ange xx
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March 7, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Culture

INSTAGRAM MUST BE GOING INTO OVERDRIVE! Taylor Swift & Karlie Kloss Share Their Road Trip…

Instagram must be going into overdrive! Besties – Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss are right. this. moment. on a road trip throughout California and they’re sharing their progress with everyone via Instagram. The singer and VS model recently performed together at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show and clearly decided then that they were going to “gram” the best roadie ever!

If you’re a huge Taylor and/or Karlie fan – make sure you’re following them on Instagram – it’s basically like you’re on the road trip too!

Check out a few of the snaps that they’ve shared so far…

Follow Taylor on Instagram: http://instagram.com/taylorswift

Follow Karlie on Instagram: http://instagram.com/karliekloss

Enjoy the ride!

Ange xx

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March 7, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Beauty, YouTube

BEAUTY HAUL VIDEO – New Makeup & Perfume Releases…

So I thought I’d do a ‘across my desk’ feature – aka a haul of all the new perfume and makeup that I’ve recently received (very soon to be released and on counter) as I think sometimes it’s kinda intriguing to see (before everyone else) what exciting things arrive on a beauty ed’s desk and what you can expect to see in-store in just a matter of days now.

In my latest YouTube Beauty Haul Video there’s everything from new perfume collections to new makeup products, lotions, foundation, highlighters, & more….

Most of these products will be landing 10th March, so not too far away at all – but hey, I mention all of this info in the video, so check it out! I hope you enjoy…

Ange xx
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March 1, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Beauty

SIMPLY THE BEST!! It’s Our February Beauty Round-Up: Best Beauty Invention, Best GWP, Best Lotions, Potions & More…

This month I’ve had some fabulous beauty products arrive at my door! And I’ve noticed that many of these items are just a little bit different from the norm, so I thought a beauty round-up was in order to showcase some of the fabulous items that have recently launched, or are very soon to be launched. From ‘best beauty gadget’ through to the ‘best gift with purchase’, check out some of the standout items in this month’s Simply The Best – Monthly Beauty Round-Up….

Best Beauty Gadget – Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi
I talked about this on social media recently, so if you follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram you will already know what I think of the Scholl Express Pedi. Instant love! Many have been wondering – does this actually work? Is it worth the price tag? In short, YES! Not only has it saved me a heap of money on spa visits, I’m amazed at how quick and easy it is to use (and if you have been tuning in to my social media platforms, you’ll see that my readers who have since bought this, love it just as much). Simply turn it on, guide it over your feet and let it work its magic. You’re left with velvety smooth feet and there’s no pain or discomfort whatsoever. Goodbye foot-file & expensive spa visits, hello Scholl Express Pedi.

Best GWP – Clinique’s Travel Bonus Gift With Purchase
Sure, the Clinique ‘Travel’ Bonus Gift With Purchase promotion doesn’t start until March, but hey, what good is hearing about a fabulous promotion, when its ended right? From 12th March through to 30th March you get the best of Clinique in an 8 piece gift valued at RRP$151.00 with any purchase of two or more Clinique items (for a limited time) at Life Pharmacy & selected Unichem Pharmacies! This GWP has to be THE best value with all the products you get, and they’re all travel-size, making them the perfect carry-on companion. Whether it’s for your overnight bag, or travelling overseas, this super-cute cosmetic bag, crammed full of fabulous Clinique goodies is an amazing bonus gift with purchase. Admittedly I’ve already used a couple of these goodies (especially the Chubby Stick Lip Balm – in Roomiest Rose!), but I have saved a few for my travel case too. Here’s what you can expect to receive when you purchase any two or more Clinique products: Moisture Surge Face Spray (30ml), Even Better Dark Spot Correcting Hand cream SPF15 (30ml), Rinse Off Foaming Cleanser (30ml), Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief (15ml), Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream (5ml), High Impact Waterproof Mascara Black (3.9ml), Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm – Roomiest Rose (1.2g), Cosmetics Bag.

Best Surgery-Free Facelift – Murad Rapid Collagen Infusion
Part of their award-winning Age Reform range, ‘Rapid Collagen Infusion’ provides dramatic and immediate results. Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in only 2 hours!! (Oh, and this has to be the first face cream, created to erase the signs of aging, that you can apply to the delicate area directly under the eye). Using their famous RepleniCell Technology, along with Winged Kelp (to smooth skin by assisting with collagen production) and Murad’s Cellular Hydro-Lock containing Apple and Lentil Seed Extract (which works to plump skin and help smooth fine lines and wrinkles) Murad has created a patented formula that promotes natural collagen and elastin production. In a nutshell – Murad’s Rapid Collagen Infusion has all the benefits of a dermal filler with no downtime, the results of an eye-lift, sans the scalpel. Available exclusively at Caci nationwide.

Best Body Exfoliator – WELEDA Birch Body Scrub
I’ve chosen WELEDA’s Birch Body Scrub as ‘best body exfoliator’ as not only does it improve the overall appearance of skin, it’s also bursting with the cellulite-blasting natural goodness of Birch. The refreshing combination of Nature certified ingredients gently exfoliates and smooths skin, assisting in cellulite reduction. And it’s not a bad price tag either, at $19.90 – this is a great buy! Of course, as with all WELEDA products, it smells so clean, natural and good enough to eat! (not that I eat it, I honestly don’t) but their products always smell just so darn delicious. Soft, radiant, healthy, glowing skin? Yes please!

Best Colostrum Based Skincare – theCream
Building on the overwhelming success of their Colostrum based mens & womans skincare, theCream (Nature’s Superfood for Skin) have recently launched five new additions to their already stellar lineup of skincare. If you’re not familiar with theCream – you can read all about it here in one of my earlier posts (I have been an avid user for quite some time). In line with their philosophy of delivering real living skincare, 100% natural with 0% bull, all formulations contain no chemicals, petrochemicals, alcohol, parabens, preservatives, fillers or added water. New to theCream’s range: theCream Age Defying Eye Serum ($69), theCream Moisturizing Lip Cream ($29), theCream Concentrated Repair Cream ($45), theCream Moisturizing Age Repair Hand Cream ($45), theCream Moisturizing Anti-aging Conditioning Cream ($45). In addition to expanding the range, two revolutionary actives have been combined (Defensil Plus & DermCom), together with the Colostrum base, delivering exceptional results. The new additions to theCream’s range have been globally launched here in New Zealand through Health 2000 stores. For more information head to: www.health2000.co.nz

So that’s it for February’s ‘best in beauty monthly round-up’. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for March.

Ange xx
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February 28, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

Introducing Boohoo Boutique Autumn/Winter 2014…

Y’all know my absolute LOVE for boohoo.com (I could happily live in boohoo fashion) and returning for its fifth season, boohoo Boutique brings together bohemian styling and ladylike prints for Autumn/Winter 2014 with the Sports Luxe and Woodcutter trends. Yes I love boohoo.com, but ‘boohoo Boutique’, well that’s a whole notha level of love!

The fabulous thing about boohoo is (and I know I go on about this every time I write about them) they really are just so perfect for staying on-trend without breaking the bank. I mean what girl doesn’t want to be donning the latest trends? But lets face it, fashion is fickle and trends are ever-changing, so being able to afford & maintain a stylish on-trend wardrobe via boohoo Boutique’s quality offerings, well I think that’s just fantastic!

Prior to attending the media preview of the new boohoo Boutique AW2014 collection, I’d actually already been online collating my order a couple of days prior, so whilst I’ve showcased below some of my key picks from the new range, I will be following up with a style edit & look-book post as soon as my order arrives so you can see all the amazing pieces that I’ve personally chosen, along with a photo shoot (or maybe even a video look-book), so stay tuned for that.

Continuing the premium quality that has become synonymous with the boohoo Boutique line – tile patterns, stripped back shades and embellishments are highlights, alongside tailored jackets and feminine slip dresses.

Key products in the collection are pieced together by lace edge detailing, bead trims and waterfall ruffles, presenting ultimately opulent looks. Focal shapes include cropped co-ordinates, flared jumpsuits, and smock shirtdresses, all of which are designed in-house.

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Tina Heavy Satin Cami Dress $80.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Rio Snake Crepe Georgette Cami Dress $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Paige Paisley Georgette Crochet Cami Dress $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Farah Organza Silky Panelled Shift Dress $80.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Jen Floral Georgette Cami Dress $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Lorna Lace Trim Midi Cami Dress $80.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Lily Crochet and Lace Shift Dress $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Farah Organza Silky Panelled Shift Dress $80.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Claire Illusion Strappy Cami Dress $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Maisie Mono Strappy Hem Band Cami $50.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Rio Snake Crepe Georgette Cami Dress $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Maisie Mono Strappy Hem Band Cami $50.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Myla Sequin Trim Edge Jacket $90.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Leah Floral Crepe Belle Sleeve Playsuit $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Heidi Heavy Knit Wet Look Crop Bomber $90.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Lottie Metallic Side Split Brocade Trousers $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Liz Lace Trim Strappy Cami Playsuit $65.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Lauren Fringe Trim Playsuit $80.00

BOOHOO Boutique Lua Lace Trim Tailored Jumpsuits $80.00

BOOHOO BOUTIQUE Lila Cami Top Narrow Leg Jumpsuit $80.00

Apparel starts at $50 and footwear from $85, so if you see something you love, head over to boohoo.com and grab it now (I predict a sell-out collection).

Ange xx
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February 26, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

A REGAL AFFAIR – Farmers’ Winter 2014 Collection Encapsulates Iconic British Style…

From English Rose to English Glamour – this winter Farmers has launched what I would describe as their hottest collection to date! Without wanting to sound harsh, or like they haven’t been great in the past, because in actual fact they’ve always been pretty good, but wow Farmers has REALLY up’d their game for Autumn/Winter 2014. I was actually blown away with just how many fabulous pieces I was coveting after viewing their latest collection – a collection that embraces several eras of iconic British style.

This year Farmers has some new brand offerings as well: Stella and Estelle ensure plus-size-fashion is anything but drab by encapsulating all the hottest key trends and hues. The Clothing Company has come on board and will be in-store early March, along with NZ label – Kissed by the Moon. Handbag company – Melie Bianco is also new to Farmers and is instore now.

From the most beautiful of embellishments, florals, tweed & faux fur, through to plaid, biker boots and sexy primal prints, Farmers has captured British style in every way. Check out some of their key trends (English Rose, Sloane Ranger, Punk and English Glamour) along with just a few (there were so many pieces I loved) of my top picks from the ‘royal celebration’ that is ‘Farmers Autumn/Winter 2014’…

Punk
Co-ordinate punk elements with sophisticated checks and a pair of biker boots or add a hint of leopard print and a chunky chain necklace to complete the look. Add a little attitude to your wardrobe with a collection that pays homage to the British punk era.

Sloane Ranger
A trend favoured by generations of royals; think effortless sophistication for your daily winter outings. Staples in your wardrobe should include pussy bow shirts, baker boy caps, an elegant trench coat and your favourite loafers to match.

English Rose
Floral motifs and prints continue to adorn garments from fitted dresses to floaty blouses. Embrace your feminine side with wintery florals and delicate accessories when coordinating your autumn / winter wardrobe.

English Glamour
Featuring a muted palette, fitted silhouettes and mid-length coats, the new collection captures effortless London glamour through items inspired by a 1960s scene. Beads and opulent lace, paired with tweed, houndstooth and faux fur create an impeccable Regent Street look.

Lingerie and Sleepwear
Farmers your department store also offers a beautiful collection of lingerie from classic brands to the new and notable.

The intimates range includes delicate and crafted lace undergarments from brands Elle Macpherson, Von Follies by Dita Von Teese and Acapella. Berlei, Bendon Active, Superfit Active, Triumph and Jockey complete the comfortable fit and sport sections whilst the mix and match range add a pop of colour with brands Ambra, Honey Vegas and Perfects.

Stella Bambi Coat, $159.99, Inst March

Oliver Black Trench Coat, $129.99, Inst March

Whistle Biker Jacket, $129.99, Inst March

Sabine Favour Jacket, $149.99, Inst February

Urban Precinct Diamante Shoulder Jumper, $69.99

Stella Chelsea Short, $69.99

Ambra, Sports Luxe Tight, $18.99

Xcesri, Broguing Detail Shopper, Tan, $79.99

Salucci Collection Suede Ankle Boot, $149.99

For more information head to www.farmers.co.nz

Ange xx
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February 22, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Culture, YouTube

GIVEAWAY: NEED A NEW SMARTPHONE? Well it just so happens we have one up for grabs…

Introducing Moto G in New Zealand: An Exceptional Phone At An Exceptional Price! Oh, and did I mention I’m giving one away? Yup, that’s right, I have the hot new Moto G smartphone to give away to one of my lucky readers. Read on to find out how you can win – it’s super simple!

People all around the world want to be a part of the mobile Internet so they can access the world’s information, share, and connect with the things that matter to them. But the smartphone industry has relegated hundreds of millions of smartphone buyers to second-class status, preventing them from experiencing the mobile Internet at its best.

That’s because price-conscious consumers who don’t want to pay $750 or more for high-end smartphones have been left with two bad options. The first is to buy cheap, new smartphones made with second-rate technology that don’t do justice to modern apps and experiences like navigation, video chat and games. The second is to buy “low cost” versions of premium products that were released two or three years ago and are already obsolete.

Motorola think there should be a better option. Everybody deserves to be on the mobile Internet, and price shouldn’t stand in the way of anyone having a truly good smartphone to get him or her there.

Motorola and Brightstar, one of the world’s largest wireless distribution companies, introduces Moto G to New Zealand. Moto G is a smartphone that delivers a premium experience for a third of the price of current high-end phones.

Moto G includes:

A brilliant 4.5-inch HD display – the sharpest in its class – which goes edge-to-edge so you can enjoy movies, photos, video chats and more.
The newest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 processor featuring a quad-core CPU for seamless multitasking and enjoying the web, videos and games, with all-day battery life.
Android 4.3 Jellybean, the most up to date Android of any phone in its class, with a guaranteed upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat at the beginning of 2014. No skins to clutter or slow the experience, and great performance with Google’s unbeatable mobile services such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Chrome and Hangouts.
Stylish design with a comfortable curved back.
Dual SIM support gives you the option to use the network that makes sense for who and where you’re calling and texting or combine your work and personal devices into one.
With its Quad-Band 3G support it will work seamlessly on any New Zealand network.

Moto G owners also get an extra 50GB of Google Drive storage free for two years to safely keep and share photos, documents and other files (that’s on top of the standard 15GB). That’s a total of 65GB! With that much space, you can securely store up to 7,000 music files, up to 14,000 pictures taken with your Moto G camera, or up to 500 HD video clips recorded on your phone. Offer must be redeemed within 30 days of activation.

Pricing and Availability
Moto G is available at national retailers Harvey Norman, JB Hi-fi & 2degress for the exceptional price of $299RRP.

So, how can you be in to win one of these amazing new Moto G smartphones? Easy…

Head over to my YouTube Channel (Gurl Interrupted) to watch my Moto G giveaway video
Answer the question (answer under the comments section on my YouTube channel) asked in my video
To be eligible to win, you must be a subscriber of my YouTube Channel and my Blog
Entries close on Friday 28 February
The winner will be chosen randomly using Random.org
Giveaway open to residents of New Zealand only
GOOD LUCK xx

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, creates smartphones, tablets and wireless accessories that simplify, connect and enrich people’s lives. For more information visit http://motorola.com/mobility.

About Brightstar
Brightstar is the world’s largest specialised wireless distributor and a leading global services company, serving mobile device manufacturers, wireless operators and retailers, with a local presence in six continents. Brightstar’s industry-leading services include value-added distribution, supply chain solutions, handset protection and insurance services, buy-back and trade-in solutions, multi-channel retail solutions and financial services.

Ange xx
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February 20, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Beauty, Fashion, YouTube

New YouTube Video – Melbourne Shopping Haul: Zara, Victoria Secret, Steve Madden, vintage finds & more…

I was very recently flown to Melbourne for a “Like A Boss” experience at the 2014 Big Day Out (I know, lucky right?!) But let’s be honest, there’s no way I was going to visit Australia without shopping up a storm, and shop up a storm I did! I’ve amassed quite a haul!

I love watching other people’s ‘haul’ videos, so I thought why not show you what I bought over in Melbourne via my own haul video. There’s everything from Victoria Secret to Zara, Steve Madden to Sportsgirl, a few cool vintage finds, plus a whole lot more. So, grab a cup of tea (or maybe a cheeky vino) and get comfy coz its gonna be a long one (what can I say, I bought a lot of stuff!).

Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel and hit ‘thumbs up’ to let me know you want to see more haul videos.

Ange xx
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February 18, 2014

Gurlinterrupted In Fashion

I AM…. Unique, Confident, Positive, Happy & Content. And You?

Last week I had an eye-opening ‘a-ha’ moment! I have to say that in attending the Kagi ‘I am’ jewellery launch Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection, held at the prestigious French Cafe, I never expected such an ‘a-ha moment’ to occur. However in listening to both the inspiration behind Kat Gee’s new ‘I am’ collection and what drives her to create her amazing jewellery range, along with a presentation by life coach & motivational speaker Tracy Manu, I realised everything they both spoke about totally resonated with me.

Tracy Manu spoke of celebrating our uniqueness, living in the present, and that what you put out there, what you say to others, how you respond to others, is really ‘the you’ that you are creating and putting out there. When someone says ‘how are you’ and you respond with ‘busy’, ‘chaotic’ or ‘stressed’, which lets face it, we all are, it’s also how you then continue your train of thought, being ‘busy and stressed’ is what you will continue to focus on. Basically erasing negativity from your vocab can be all it takes to change your attitude and your way of thinking. I mean constantly verbalising negativity all the time, just cannot be healthy right? This definitely resonated with me. I can find myself not even focussing on a movie I’m watching, or enjoying my surroundings on the weekend, because all I’m doing is thinking about what I have to get done, how busy I am, what’s stressing me out, and it’s generally because that’s the last thing I’ve said to someone, it’s the last thing I’ve verbalised and so that’s what has stayed in my mind – stress and chaos. Tracy’s key points – be you, be present, appreciate what you have, what you’ve achieved, and above all – take some time out to reflect on all the positive and fabulous things that are right in front of you! Surround yourself with beautiful things (this doesn’t have to mean extravagant things), but simple things like scented candles, beautiful blooms, things that make you feel good and make you smile! Appreciate the little things, maybe it’s as small as ticking one thing of your ‘to do’ list. There are so many things that I realise “I am” pretty damn happy about! That I’ve made it through hardships, I’ve made it through things I didn’t think I could get through, I’m proud of my achievements and I have great stuff going on around me all the time – sometimes I’ve just forgotten to see and absorb it. So going forward, if you see me out and about and if you ask me how “I am”, call me on it if I respond with “busy or stressed’, cause actually, I’m doin pretty awesome!

Tracy Manu

Kat spoke of what inspires her and how she came to realise that the simplest of gestures can be all it takes to make a difference in someones elses life. Her heartwarming story of a simple gesture, (of gifting a piece of her jewellery to someone going through an incredibly trying time) talked to not only reaching out to someone, in turn making them feel special, it also cemented that what she does, her passion (creating jewellery) is something she can be incredibly proud of, it makes a difference, and it’s what makes her the person she is today.

Kat Gee

So, I guess you can see where this is all going, it all summed up the new “I am” Kagi collection beautifully.

Kagi’s new ‘I am’ range is a bold, confident mix of capsule collections that extend upon Kagi’s bestsellers and introduce even more innovative designs. ‘I am’ is in essence about empowering women every day to celebrate their own unique sense of self.

Kat states “I design Kagi to suit women and our busy lifestyle. Kagi is a multi- tasker that can easily be transformed to match any mood, moment or occasion. Jewellery is an outward expression of who you are and who you want to be, empowering women every day to celebrate their own unique sense of self, and allowing their personal style to shine”.

The new range boasts numerous capsule collections, scheduled for release over the coming months.

Showcasing such a diverse and stunning new offering, the ‘I am’ collection is set to launch a new era of Kagi women across New Zealand and Australia.

For more info visit Kagi online.

Remember – ‘I am’ are two of the most important words that can shape our lives.

Ange xx
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February 18, 2014

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The Warehouse Autumn Season Preview…

Held at the beautiful historic Highwic House in Newmarket, media got their first glimpse of the Autumn essentials collection from The Warehouse. Rest assured there’s plenty of standout pieces that will see you prepared when the cooler temperatures set in…

With ‘onesies’ remaining an Autumn/Winter staple, The Warehouse (dubbed 2014’s ‘home of the onesie’) is definitely going to be your one-stop-shop with their HUGE selection of onesies for the entire family. Everything from Tim’s (of Big Brother) infamous skeleton onesie, animal all-in-ones, and a vast collection of varsity themed pieces, believe me – The Warehouse has them all!

As predicted in my 2014 Fashion Forecast post, tartan is set to be a massive key trend, and again, The Warehouse is bang on track with some fantastic plaid pieces (oohhh that tartan pencil skirt!).

A few other key trends making their presence known in the new autumn collection – college chic, blooms-a-plenty with an array of floral tops, satin-esque bomber jackets, print & patterned pants, hot footwear for both guys and girls, plus bright pops of colour (for when the winter blues set in) with the ever-fabulous Rose & Thorne lingerie.

Check out some of my highlights from a morning spent at Highwic House (an amazing setting that made me feel like I’d entered the wonderful world of Downton Abbey), along with some of my hottest picks from the upcoming Autumn collection…