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December 26, 2012
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In Fashion, OOTD

WIWT – It Might Be Raining But I Still Love A Good Summer Dress…

It might be raining, but it’s still super hot and muggy so I’m sticking with my summer wardrobe staples – Shorts or Dresses; and today felt like a ‘dress’ kind of a day.

WHAT I WORE TODAY:
Glassons: White Cut-Out Pattern Dress
Wild Pair: Tan (with rose-gold detail) Sandals
Michael Kors: Rose-Gold Watch
Boohoo.com: Tan Studded Bag
Karen Walker: Box Link Bracelet


Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

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December 19, 2012
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In Fashion

Karen Walker – Best Stocking Filler Ever!

I had to do a quick blog post…..  This is seriously the BEST and most AFFORDABLE Karen Walker Christmas stocking filler ever!  Ummm yeah, hi Santa –  did I mention I have been a really, really, REALLY good girl?!!

Shop it here (feel free to buy 2 and send me one #WishfulThinking): KAREN WALKER BANGLES

Ange x
A Girl Interrupted by Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye (like these bangles) 

December 12, 2012
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In Fashion

Oh, Now These Are Good…

New addition to the ‘Latest Loves’ Pinboard – Sweet Marcel socks by Goodsocks

I’m going to be honest here, I’m actually a closet sock nerd, so when I came across this adorable NZ based company I was a little bit excited.  www.Goodsocks.co.nz – a recently launched New Zealand website that sources the latest designer socks from around the world.  This online store, based company in the Wairarapa, sells colourful, quality socks from across the globe, from Stockholm, Sweden to Portland, Oregon.

No, I don’t love just regular ol’ socks you can get anywhere!  This is why I’m a little taken with Goodsocks…  Seriously, check these out!  Sweet Marcel ‘Jane’ over the knee socks and *swoon* ‘Bonjour’ knee socks – GET IN MY LIFE!!

And so the Christmas Wish List grows!!

Ange x
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December 12, 2012
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In Beauty

Nail Art – How To Paint Nail Designs Perfectly On Both Hands!! (you don’t need to be ambidextrous)…

ImageSource: ChelleOnPinterest

Ever wanted to paint pretty designs on your nails but found that it was impossible to DIY because you have one dominant hand that’s brilliant at drawing designs and the other hand that’s, well, not so much? Here’s a solution!  Prepare your designs before applying to your nails….

You will need:
Nail Polish
Ziploc BAg – like a sandwich bag or something similar (not cling wrap as it’s just too flimsy)
Clear Top Coat
A Hairdryer (if you’re impatient)
A Nail File

– First, paint your designs onto a Ziploc bag (as I’ve done in the below pics).  You will need to do fairly thick
coats and probably around 2 coats in total.
– Allow each coat to fully dry before applying the next coat (this is where you may want to use a hair dryer set
at ‘cool’)
– Apply a base coat to your nails
– Peel your designs off the Ziploc bag and place them on your nails
– Finish with a topcoat and viola – you’re done!

If you find that the design is hanging slightly over the end of your nail, use a nail file to gently file away any stray ends.  Then apply your top coat.

Happy DIY!

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Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

November 19, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Culture, Fashion

City Designers Market

It’s been a while since I visited the City Designers Market (CDM) and to be honest, I have no idea why or how I forgot about this little gem!  This is such a great market because; (A) it’s supporting local designers – in fact, more times than not, the actual designers themselves are there, (B) Location – perfect for grabbing a coffee, parking up on the bench seats in Freyberg Square and ‘people watching’ (a guilty favourite pleasure) after you’ve perused all the designer goodies at CDM, (C) you can get genuine bargains on fab designer garments (and not just any ol designers either – well established, amazing and creative designers)!  The City Designers Market is a boutique clothing market above High St, in the heart of Auckland’s CBD. A collective effort from six designers: Flox, Harriett Falvey, Hannah Morgan, Misty Lang, Ribbon on a Bombshell and Selector clothing; located at 1 Freyberg Place, High Street, Auckland.

Now, here’s the thing….I’ve yet to leave this sassy little indoor market without purchasing something (and when I say ‘purchasing something’, in reality I mean ‘purchasing at least 2 or 3 items of clothing’) so don’t say I didn’t warn you!!

City Designers Market

1 Freyberg Place, High Street, Auckland 1010

Fridays 9am – 6pm,

Saturdays 10am – 5pm

Visit them on Facebook here and click the Mailing List button (located at the top of their FB page) to ensure you’re kept up to date on guest designers, sales and more.

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Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

November 7, 2012
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In Fashion

Gold Collar Necklace – DIY Fashion Collar

I’m fairly certain no one has overlooked the huge trend that is ‘Embellished Collars’.  They’re everywhere! And no doubt they’ll be here for at least another season. But to be honest – I’m a little over all the same ones I’m seeing in every store.  So, in my search for a new DIY fashion project; and to create something a little more subtle than the average embellished collar, I came across the perfect DIY article on http://www.harpersbazaar.com.au – A DELICATE CHAIN COLLAR – and thought I would share it with all of you.  I love the simplicity of this and it looks amazing worn over a top (especially something very simple and not too busy) yet looks just as good worn as a necklace directly against your skin.

Here’s what you’ll need:
– Approx. 1 metre of delicate gold chain (or silver if you prefer)
– 1 lobster clasp
– 5 gold jump rings
– Beading pliers (admittedly – I just used plain old pliers
– Scissors
– Blue tack

STEPS:

  • Cut your chain into 3 pieces. Cut one piece at around 50cm. Cut the other two pieces at around 25cm.
  • Creating the base of the necklace. Taking the longest (50cm) piece – attach a jump ring to one end and the lobster clasp to the other.
  • At the very centre of this 50cm chain – attach a jump ring. Then attach the two 25cm pieces of chain to this centre jump ring.
  • Put the necklace on. Looking in a mirror, hold up the ends of the two pieces of 25cm chain to see where you think the collar parts of chain should sit. This isn’t an exact science – just move the chains to the shape that you like the best. HANDY HINT: Put 2 little dots of blue tack on the ends of these chains before you hold them up to determine the shape, so that you can use the blue tack to mark where on the base of the necklace you want to attach the chains)
  • Remove the necklace and attach these remaining ends of chain with jump rings at the spot on the necklace that you marked with blue tack, to create the collar shape.

Voila – you’re done!! This is a really easy DIY project, resulting in a fresh spin on the embellished collar.  I sourced my items from Spotlight for next to nothing, however you could also check out Ikes/Geoffs Emporium as an alternative.

I Hope this inspires you to give the this DIY project a whirl.

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Ange x
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October 24, 2012
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In Fashion

Max High Summer Collection 2012

Max launched it’s new High Summer collections (Cabaret, Bazaar & Gilt) with bubbles and a live cabaret singer in their flagship Queen St store, creating a beautiful showroom atmosphere with what I consider, their best collection to date!

Proving they are at the top of their game with this show stopping new collection, a monochromatic montage of deco inspired pieces – just in time for the party season!

Here’s a few of my favourite pieces from the collection:

  • First Row (L-R): Gilt Collection Sequin Blazer, Gilt Collection Ombre Dress, Cabaret Collection Sequin Dress
  • Second Row (L-R): Gilt Collection Silk Watercolour Pants, Cabaret Collection Sequin Drape Jacket, Cabaret Collection Lace Tassle Dress

The Max Cabaret Collection (and pricing) will be available in-store and online from Monday 29th October.

Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty & Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

October 19, 2012
Gurlinterrupted
In Beauty, Fashion

Seeing The World Through Rose Gold Tinted Glasses…..

rose gold

image source: fashionologie.com

The prettiest of all the precious metals – ROSE GOLD.

Rose gold has made its way to the fashion forefront and I’m not afraid to admit I’ve reserved a seat on the trend train. There’s just something about the delicate hue of rose-tinted metal that instantly gives any item that extra ounce of glam.  So here’s to seeing the world through rose gold tinted glasses with my fav Rose Gold pieces:

1. Cotton On Arizona White Tee Rose Gold Studs
2.  House Of Harlow Drop Arrow Necklace
3.  Rose Gold Foil Hair Cone from Diva
4.  Witchery Rose Gold Compact Cheek Palette
5.  Diva Solid Rose Gold Spike Bracelet
6.  Country Road Georgia Sandal Rose Gold
7.  Forever New Ice Cream Rose Gold Clutch Bag
8.  Michael Kors Rose Gold Baguette-Bezel Watch
9.  Lauren Jones Rose Gold Pumps
10. Country Road Rose Gold Wallet

Ange x
A Girl Interrupted By Fashion, Beauty and Anything Pretty That Catches My Eye

October 4, 2012
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In Fashion

Boohoo Boutique Collection

 

BOUTIQUE GLAM!!!  You know how much I love boohoo.com, so news of an exclusive limited range, aptly named BOOHOO BOUTIQUE COLLECTION, launching online TODAY, got me super excited.

Dark romance signifies the direction for the collection with jackets and bustier dresses featuring strong feminine silhouettes, embellished with rich gold brocade and lavish rivet detailing. Black PU and mesh provide definition and texture, whilst metallic highlights, on trousers and jackets, add a directional opulence for winter.

The Boutique Lexie Embroidered Stud Side Straps Tutu Dress is ‘to die’.  This has been added to my ‘boohoo bucket list’ directly under the Lucia Black Embossed Studded Shopper – I am so in love with this bag! (obsessed is probably more accurate).

Focused on marrying a hardened rock edge with a gothic romanticism, boohoo boutique gives the everyday boohoo girl a dramatic alter ego for the new season. Impactful leather look pencil skirts and trousers sit alongside delicate chiffon and lace separates, giving the first boohoo boutique collection a wistful yet uncompromising outlook.

Head over and check out the new Boutique Collection: http://www.boohoo.com/newz/clothing/boohoo-boutique/icat/boohoo-boutique/

Ange x

October 2, 2012
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In Fashion

Glassons – Upsizing Your Combo!

I love Glassons (The House of G/Glambezi/Coco Avant Glassons) at the best of times.  I mean they have amazing on-trend and totally affordable fashion and quite honestly, their gear is so good that most of the time there really is no need to spend hundreds of dollars on an item that is exactly the same at Glassons for half the price.  Yes, I love my ‘high street’ labels as much as the next person and yes – I buy these too, but when it comes to real ‘on-trend’ pieces, that are only going to be around for 1 season, I’m definitely going to head to The House of G!

It wasn’t until this morning, whilst deciding what to wear to a Hair & Beauty Media Launch, that I realised just how obsessive I’ve become with Glassons; and in particular their patterned, neon and floral pants!  This is what I found when I opened my wardrobe – the realisation that I am truly OCD for the House of G.

My justification………  Each of these cost me between $20 – $50.  Such a bargain!!  Sure, the whole point in not spending so much money is that you’re saving right?  Well, I tend to look at it like ‘up-sizing my combo’.  If a pair of pants that I love is only $29 and there are several other pairs that I’m also lusting over, you bet your Aston Martin I’m gonna grab another pair.  I then go down the path of ‘well if I were in any other store each pair would be about $100 and I can get like 3 pairs at Glassons for that’!  So thanks House of G, youre feeding my OCD, upsizing my combo; and I’M LOVIN IT!!

You can get most of these bad boys in-store now, or online (with free shipping!!) by clicking on the attached link: http://www.glassons.com/

Enjoy your fashion meal deal at Glassons!

Ange x
A Girl Interrupted by Fashion, Beauty and anything pretty that catches my eye