With Christmas just two weeks away today – GULP – we’re hitting the business end of December. With end of year catch ups and Christmas parties taking up most of …
My Favourite TV Series of 2017
Seriously, what did we do with ourselves before Netflix? Hang on, it’s coming back to me. Back in the ’80s, my Mum bought us a VHS recorder for Christmas one …
The SnS Guide to VOGUE ONLINE SHOPPING NIGHT December 2017
I love a great deal or storewide sale at the best of times but when it happens in December when I’m playing Santa and topping up my summer wardrobe? BRING. …
Festive Red Frocks from Luxe to Less
If you’re partial to the traditional festive colours of red and green, you can certainly find an outfit to match this Christmas. Now I’m a big fan of red and …
My Favourite Books of 2017
I’ve loved writing my Favourite Things posts over this past year and I thought I’d finish the year off with a BANG with three big weeks of My Favourite Books, …
What to Wear to the Work Christmas Party
In every workplace I’ve been a part of, the work Christmas party was much anticipated and held a special place of significance. Perhaps because we often dealt with high pressure, …
Nine Dresses To Throw On This Summer
So I was out shopping with a girlfriend last week, and as we trawled from one fashion retailer to the next, she commented that what she should be looking for …
Books, TV Series, Podcasts & Movie Reviews: November 2017
Welcome to this month’s reviews of everything I’ve been reading, listening to and watching lately. As you’ll see, it’s a short and sharp bunch this month but there are some …
Where to Eat in Melbourne – The Spring 2017 Edition
Whether you’re into fine dining, exotic cuisine, great coffee, a relaxed beer garden situation or hip bar for cocktails, Melbourne always comes up with the goods. So wherever you happen …
Kris Kringle Gift Ideas Under $15, $25 and $50
To read the 2020 version of this post, with links to all gifts, click here As ’80s rockers Europe like to remind us, It’s the Final Countdown. Dah na na. …
A Few of My Favourite Things #23 of 2017
Happy Friyay and welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. There’s a decidedly summery vibe to this week’s post – and I’m not complaining! After …
What to Wear on Casual Friday
Today’s post is in response to a reader question: Hi Vanessa, I have just started back at work after a long break having children. I have the business dress part …
A Few of My Favourite Things #22 of 2017
Welcome to the latest edition of A Few of My Favourite Things my usual Friday post where I take stock of the lovely things – some extraordinary but mostly the …
Everyday Style + Where to Shop for Leopard Print Shoes & Bags
So a funny thing happened this last week. As some of you may know, I take regular outfit pics over on Instagram, and somehow, unwittingly, I ended up wearing three …
Why I’ve Been So Busy Lately – A Personal Update
At this time of year, it’s not uncommon to hear people talking about how the year has flown by. “It’s been such a crazy year”. “I can’t believe it’s November …
What to Wear in November
A pinch and a punch already? Even though October is a long month – even longer when your husbo heads overseas for 11 days I’ve heard – it’s somehow November …
Book, TV Series, Movie & Podcast Reviews: October 2017
Welcome to this month’s edition of what I’ve been reading, watching and listening to lately. It’s been a busy month around these parts with school holidays, all the back to …
What to Wear to Melbourne Cup Day & Oakes Day
The countdown to the Spring Racing Festival is well and truly on in Melbs. Even if your interest in the races only extends to the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday or …
Tips for Market Stallholders
Updated October 2017 This weekend just gone, I held my second stall at a baby and kids market to sell some of the kids’ stuff now my baby is 6 …
Everyday Style @ Shenanigans Central: Ladies Race Day 2017
Ready for a confession? Here goes. I love love LOVE Spring racing fashion and all the fabulous accessories that go with it, but I’ve never actually quite made it to …
What to Wear to Derby Day
If the weather is anything to go by, Spring has finally sprung in Melbourne and, now the footy is done and dusted for another year, our attention is turning to …