Cheers to the New Year

New Years Eve!

Quite exciting actually. An excuse to stay up a ridiculous hour, wear killer heels and a smashing outfit. To put it simply: party like it's 1999 (in this case 2011). But it's the only time of the year where we can really look forward to new beginnings; the start of a new year! Out with the old and in with the new. 

For me 2011 has been very inspirational. With that thought in mind I predict 2012 will see those inspirations become a reality; decisions made; changes embraced.

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In the spirit of New Years here are my top 5 New Years Resolutions.

1. Explore
2. Less Profanity
3. Make A Difference
4. Be Adventurous
5. Be Open

What will 2012 hold for you? Only time will tell. One thing I do know: I won't let fear dictate my choices. Will you?

5...4...3...2...1... HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! 

Going to the Chapel of Love

I love a weekend wedding. 
The anticipation and excitement that leads up to it. The preparation and organisation. The event itself. 
Overall it's an absolute celebration of love; between friends, lovers & soul mates. 
There's only one bad thing about weddings - the party eventually comes to an end. 
Here's to the next...

"we were given two hands to hold. two legs to walk. two eyes to see. two ears to listen. but why only one heart? because the other was given to someone else. for us to find."

a few shots I took at my friend Jenny's wedding last weekend:

decorative pews

bridesmaids shoes from ZU

the bride's jewellery from Fletcher & Grace

bridesmaids jewellery

my hair - 1920's inspired finger waves

the bride's hair

bouquets - white & champagne coloured roses with yellow orchids

mother of the bride's flowers

table centre piece

white chocolate mud cake

intricate lace detailing - dress from Elizabeth de Varga

all photos were taken by me on an Olympus PEN Lite EPL-2  
2011: September 2-3

Love Is In The Air

This year I hit 25!! 

A milestone! Crack open the bubbly! 

Not only have I reached a quarter of a century but it has suddenly dawned on me that wedding season has begun. I recently attended my friend's engagement party, and another dear friend's hens night (her wedding is next week!). Both fabulous events, both frantically figuring out what to wear! I was also over the moon to hear I would be a bridesmaid for both upcoming weddings, yet again! Don't get me wrong...

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WEDDINGS! 

I am literally a kid at a candy store when it comes to weddings and my friends know it!

My friend's Bachelorette Party: Lingerie, "Stepford Wives" High Tea, Fun Times:

My friend's Engagement Party:

all photos were taken by me on an Olympus PEN Lite EPL-2 - testing out the different camera settings.

2011: JULY 30
2011: AUGUST 20