bondi blues…

Last weekend I just had to get out of my house and have a break from studying. One of my favourite things to do is to go for a drive to clear my head and get some space. So drive I did. I covered nearly the whole of the Eastern Suburbs - stopping for lunch and squeezing in a walk at Bondi, climbing steps at Point Piper and admiring the water front views down at Nelsons Park that I can only dream of. I find a lot of joy in travelling and I love to keep moving. 

Last weekend in a classically Sophia-ish move, i decided that I couldn't take anymore studying and escaped the prison (aka. my house) in an effort to distract myself from my looming exams. I jumped in the car and embarked on a 5 hour journey that took me everywhere around Sydney from the fabulously rich Point Piper, to the surfy laid back shores of Bondi Beach to the luxuriously creamy N2 gelato in China Town. 

Looking back at some of my not-so-spectacular grades I see that perhaps this wasn't the wisest moves however I felt that I had to escape. It had been a while since I had travelled anywhere new and I can honestly say that it was one of the most exciting things I did all week. 
a I started off travelling over the bridge to Bondi and grabbed some lunch at a beach side cafe before going for a quick walk around ice-burgs (hoping to see someone famous but unsuccessful ). I spotted two adorable lovers holding hands and having a picnic. This was so cute I couldn't resist taking a quick picture which has turned out to be one of my favourite photos.

How adorable!!

I then jumped back in the car and travelled around the disgustingly wealthy area of Point Piper, admiring the luxurious 6-7 floor mansions which I can only ever dream of. I discovered an adorable park called Duff Reserve. I saw a small opening in-between a Tuscan designed house and perhaps one of the biggest properties I have seen in my life. I followed the stairs down to the bottom level to find a perfect view of the harbour bridge and the North Shore. An immediate favourite spot of mine, I want to venture back soon and plan a picnic there on a lovely day! 

                 

I then continued my adventure all the way down to chinatown where I headed to my all time favourite gelato shop N2 Extreme Gelato. Found near the entertainment quarter, N2 never disappoints and I know I can always count on it to crate a fun-filled party in my mouth.

After enjoying a delicious Malteser flavoured ice-cream, I headed home only to discover that I was going to head off to Vivid later that night with my family and some friends. So off we went, grabbing a quick pizza at Kirribilli and heading over. Vivid was definitely worth a look, the light shows were absolutely exquisite. We then went to watch the light show which is held at Darling Harbour - absolutely phenomenal. I was too busy having fun and enjoying the show that I forgot to take pictures! As we were waiting for the show, it struck me how much people were there too, on a Sunday night at 9:45. Little children, young couples and senior groups alike all gathered around the harbour to watch one of the most fantastic light shows in the world. 

It was an absolutely perfect day and to top it off when I got home I had a long bubble bath and fell straight asleep.

xxx fifi 

a penny for your thoughts...

While scrolling through my tumblr dashboard i found this interesting quote that made me think:

“We are the generation of nostalgia. We grew up in the age of transition. From hand-written letters to electronic mails. From film to digital. We were fascinated by new things, neglecting the way we spend our afternoons. Cupcakes and tea. Play-Doh and Polly Pockets. Young and naive. Technology completely changed the way we waited and we grew up too fast. The simple things in life seems more meaningful now. We grew up in the age of transition and have become the generation of nostalgia.”

I thought that this was particularly interesting as I think I agree, I was born in the last 1990's and have often found myself looking at what might have been if certain things had not been invented or had. I know many people that in my opinion have grown up too fast, me being one of them from dealing with family issues and illnesses, I have discovered a lot and learnt more than I would have had I been born earlier. Call me old fashioned but I don't understand why teenagers can't be just that - teenagers. Instead we constantly have to prove ourselves to others as being more mature and sophisticated than we really are, and lets face it, it's pretty tiring. Always planning for tomorrow but never living in today. As I get older I start to appreciate the simpler things in life, going to the beach with my friends or grabbing a coffee with my various family members. I often wonder what life would be like had I been born in other time under different circumstances however I am a big believer in whats meant to happen will happen. I strongly believe that we are who we are and why we're here is a mystery that God or whoever you believe in as being the "creator" knows and he/she/it will reveal it in it's due time. 

Sorry for getting all deep and ponderful (is that even a word???) but yeah I would love to hear what you think! xx Sophia 

Karlie Kloss

 Karlie Kloss has been one of my fashion icons since early 2011. Her lavishly long legs, something that I can only dream of, her bouncy brunette locks and her startlingly piercing eyes add up to perfection. She has the most amazing street style, using her looks to their full advantage. Although many of her shoots should be noted, one recent one in particular has stood out for me is her November Issue in Brazilian Vogue. Here she plays down her looks to accentuate the clothes (by Brazillian designer Animale) creating a feast for the eyes!

My applause goes out to you Karlie, every cover you do continues to amaze and inspire me and many others and you are truly a 21st Century Fashion icon 

globe trotter

Forgetting passwords is my number one problem. I have 600 different variations of about 8 passwords that I use and it's a battle to remember which one goes with which account. Thats why I frequently make new e-mails, tumblrs and even polyvores. So what I'm trying to get at is that I made a new polyvore account because I forgot the password! I made this outfit while watching Sex and the City 2. I was inspired by Carrie and Samantha's chic look, classically elegant and/or occasionally overdressed. If you haven't seen this movie, I suggest watching both movies and then the entire t.v series!

The ensemble features classic elements such as a Bassike plain white t-shirt, Hermes bangle (idea from Revenge Wears Prada the sequel to Devil Wears Prada ( I highly recommend this book for those found that they couldn't get enough of the first book!) and Shakuhachi boots which I believe would look good with just about anything! 

I hope you enjoy the weekend and if you have a spare moment, I would adore it if you checked out my polyvore account (http://alittlepeekatfifi.polyvore.com/) and followed or liked my posts! I'm still trying to learn the ropes so forgive me if I don't follow back straight away or anything but I promise I will get there!

And just a quick question for the weekend : would you rather be overdressed or underdressed? Leave your response in the comment box below!

xx Fifi

globe trotter by sophiamusgrove featuring rose gold jewellery

Bassike scoop neck shirt
$99 - superette.co.nz

Alexander Wang jacket
lagarconne.com

Carven mini skirt
my-wardrobe.com

Shakuhachi shoes
$110 - theiconic.com.au

Luggage
$2,510 - buyma.com

Hermès bracelet
usa.hermes.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs rose gold jewellery
bloomingdales.com

a very cool underwater waterfall!

In the Pacific ocean there is a tiny island southeast of the coast of Africa named Mauritius. Mauritius has a long history of colonisation - beginning in 975 AD when the Portuguese first founded it and ending in 1968 when the island became a republic. So fifi, why are you telling us this? Well dear blog viewer, when my friend told me that she was from this fascinating island I began to research facts and stumbled across a crazy picture depicting an underwater waterfall! How cool is that! So I decided to do some research into the crazy illusion.

The "Underwater Waterfall" is located at the south western tip of the island. Unfortunately it's just an illusion that is seen when looking from a birds eye view. When looking from above the silt and sand runoff creates the impression of a "vortex" however when looking from other angels, the ocean appears as a blur of majestic aquas, blues and greens.

Google maps image from above - imagine little aliens looking down thinking "what the heck is that!?!"

Even though its just a trick, there is something fascinating about an underwater waterfall. There is so much of our oceans that we don't know about and have never explored, so to find something magical would be a real treat! Hope you are all having a great day! Fifi xx



All images taken from:
http://mydesignstories.com/the-underwater-waterfall-illusion-at-mauritius-island/

cruising

Ciao everyone - happy Sunday! hope you have all had a relaxing weekend and are refreshed for the new week!! yesterday my family and a few friends bought a boat! how crazy is that! but I have to say that it was such a beautiful day for it! where I live it was 24 degrees and amazing!

We started off by launching the boat at a nearby boat ramp but this went disastrously wrong as we managed to get the boat off but no one was holding it! my father had to wade in and grab it before it drifted too far out! however all these small dramas were forgotten when we got going. I had forgotten how much I love boats. Just cruising around Sydney harbour made me so happy and carefree. The sun was shining and the wind was blowing in my hair so much that by the time we got off I probably looked like a crazy woman! I had the best time out there on the water, being around it makes me so happy and if I'm having a bad day it immediately makes it 100x happier. When I was younger (and now too a bit!) I used to fantasise about being a mermaid, how cool it would to swim all day, see dolphins and fish up close and breathe under water. I think that it would be the coolest thing in the world. When I told my mum about my dream when I was 5 I think, she laughed and told me that she could see me as a mermaid and at the time that was the best thing that she had ever said to me!!

My family and friends had such a good laugh yesterday and I think that it brought us all so much closer. I am so excited for the memories to come and hope that your families each experience something as fun as going out and the boat and talking! What have you been doing this weekend? Comment! 

Have a great lazy sunday and an even better week! 

xx Fifi 

kicking back while going around the harbour 

Only a few clouds in the sky!

Me - wearing Wildfox t-shirt, Lee jeans and Armani XChange jacket which I bought about a month ago and its so perfect for the boat! 

The boat ramp where we launched it!

The rocks!

A beautiful sunset near the Spit Bridge! 

feeling like a popsicle!

I personally believe that you can tell a lot about someone from just 5 simple things:

1. How they treat their family 

2. How they treat their friends 

3. What they wear

4. What they do in their spare time

5. What ice-cream they eat

By now I'm sure you're staring quizzically as the screen wondering if you read that right or if it was a typo, but in fact you are correct Number 5: What ice-cream they eat. For example I have a gorgeous friend who is bubbly and happy and chooses to eat popsicles. Me on the other hand, I'm a gelato girl all the way, particularly my nonna's home made mango gelato. My brother is a dark chocolate and milk kinda guy - magnums for him. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I love ice-cream, or food in general. This is why when I was scrolling down my tumblr news feed I saw that NY Fashion Week had a popsicle van!!! At first I was skeptical, "Why no gelato?" I asked myself. But then I saw why. These popsicles were not any ordinary popsicles. They were designed using the key themes and pieces from designers such as Louis (Vuitton) and Alexander (McQueen). As if I hadn't wished I was there already, now they have popsicles too!?! Too good to be true, but check out the pictures of the scrumptious treats and look for yourself! 

Perhaps vanilla and mango, Alexander McQueen never disappoints!  A lovely sweet treat for in between shows! 

Perhaps my favourite, I like to imagine this as cola, orange fizz and raspberry! What a scrumptious treat for running from show to show! 

Ah Louis, everything about this brand is classy - including their ice cream! 

Where the magic happens! The beautiful big van itself! 

It's getting warmer baby!

It has officially been spring for 14 days now but it's really only hitting me just now how warm it's getting and how close we are to summer! Boy am I looking forward to those hot nights and long days at the beach with my closest friends and family! However much I am excited to see those gorgeous summer days, I still enjoy Spring immensely. I always feel hopeful, almost like the plants are starting again and so can I! Spring to me is a time of colour, happiness and accessorising! 

My Nonna, Cugini and Zia (italian for grandmother, cousins and auntie!) recently came back from a 2 month holiday touring around Italy - where our family is originally from. They visited the places that my Nonna and Nonno grew up and a few other cities. The photos are just magnificent however my nonna seems to have forgot to put in a memory card and therefore the photos are only able to be viewed from the screen of her iPad. Forgetting all that, she brought me back some beautiful beads from Venezia (Venice). In December I am lucky enough to be going to Italy too and hearing the stories that my family has told me, I anticipate this trip eagerly! 

The box that it came in! 

This is the braclet! My nonna said that each braclet that is made has a unique pattern on it. I like the idea of this - that no two bracelets are the same. 

When I was (admittedly) modelling my braclet I saw this patch of rainbow on my wall and thought the colours were just beautiful! 

Thanks for reading and let me know what cool things your friends and family have brought you back from overseas or even from a cool place they've been! xx have a great weekend - i'm sure you deserve it! xx

Hello world!

Hola friends and blog viewers!

Just wanted to give you a quick apology for not writing as often, life has been crazy both work and relationship wise. But never fear, I am back!
I have many exciting projects coming up like redecorating my room, making and selling some skirts with my friend and other exciting tasks so stay tuned, don't give up on me yet! I've decided to bring back my favouroite things of the week and will be posting favourite outfits and things I make!
Love love love,
fifi xxx

Some things that I love!

This season has been one of new discoveries and changes opinions. For example for years I refused to wear anything that had felt on it, yet this season I find myself craving felt hats and feeling the need to buy ever single one that I see!

Here is a collage that I have created referring to all my newest projects, buys and loves! Enjoy!

1. This is a picture of my all time favourite brand - Wildfox - doing a clothing line based on my all time favourite movie - Clueless. There is just too much amazingness from Wildfox and I cannot wait for the rest of their stuff to come out! 

2. I am completely obsessed with holographic purses! I especially love this one by Marc Jacobs as it is a phone holder and wallet in one! 

4. I love these tassels and are planning on making more these holidays using a variety of colours, currently I only have white, pink, yellow and silver but I am very eager to incorporate many more! 

4. This is my favourite quote right now: "Focus on what matters". When we think of all the small things that we worry about and then put it in perspective, it just doesn't seem important anymore! 

5. I love these cute little note envelopes, they are so sweet and would be the perfect thank you card! 

6. (Marked as 3 oops!) I love slit skirts and they add an element of class and are risque, you can wear them with any outfit and dress it up them up or down to suit the occasion!