Instagram Obsession

For those of you who follow me on instagram you'll have noticed a recent pattern....my current obsession with two pieces of clothing I received for my 26th birthday last April. 1) Mint green jeans and 2) Grey scarf. So I thought I'd dedicate this post to those favourite items to thank those who gifted these to me {you know who you are}.

Follow Me via Instagram - @DD_Believers - Instagram is an obsession in itself. hahaPhotographer: ©EllynSheyr  

My Week With Marilyn

I finally got my hands on a copy of the film "My Week With Marilyn" starring Michelle Williams (I know very behind the times). This film is based on Colin Clark's (British Documentary Film Director and Writer) memorable and private week with the Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe. At first I thought this film would be another movie about the starlet herself - the glitz and glamour - but I was mistaken. It showed a more intimate fragile side; a very human side. Of first love, of her casual style, her innocence, her welcoming of others and above all else her dream to be simply understood and loved for who she really was; not for the glamourous starlet that she portrayed herself to be; after all being Marilyn Monroe was her most difficult role / character. Michelle Williams hands down was brilliantly moving in this role. She captured Marilyn's essence all the way down to her beauty mark; the resemblance was uncanny but more importantly her performance was believable. She certainly deserved the Oscar nominations!

"beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world"
- Marilyn Monroe

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Coco & Marie

Chanel Resort 2013

Karl Lagerfeld has done it again! In the beautiful surroundings of Versailles, Mr Lagerfeld himself has refreshed our love affair of Parisian beauty from the Antoinette era, with a twist: punk rock youth with a slice of Sofia Coppola. This collection feels so familiar, as in you still feel the core values of Chanel: femininity, strength, and attention to detail. But you also get a dose of fun, modernity and edge. Chanel successfully fuses old and new to the point where the line of indifference is no longer relevant. In fact the rules are simply thrown out. Platform sneakers worn with delicate sun dresses. French footman hairstyles with a splash of funky pastel colouring through the edgy bob. The make-up worn by the models is so hypnotising that you get lost in the baby pink hues. I just want to hop on a plane to France and munch on macaroons and cake. Oui?

image sources: Chanel, Garance Dore, Studded Hearts, Vogue

The Met Gala

Camilla Belle

Each year the Metropolitan Museum hosts the annual Costume Institute Gala (aka The Met Ball); hosted by Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. The red carpet evening where celebrities arrive dressed to impress is described as the fashion industry's "Night of Nights". I always get excited when the press pictures get released; going gaga over each red carpet look. However, this year there was an absolute knock out: Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren. She looked so serene, like right out of an elegant 1920s silent film. The perfect balance of skin, glamour, class and mystery {thanks to those luscious dark lips}. It's hard to fault Ms Belle. 

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 Which look was your favourite?

The Green Thumb

Flowers In Bloom

For the last nine months my mother and I have been in gardening mode. I recently had my small courtyard re-landscaped so keeping the plants alive and thriving has been a challenge. I'm no green thumb but thankfully my mother is a horticulturist, landscaper, and plant whisperer in disguise. Talk about wonder woman! We spent our whole Sunday afternoon plant positioning, replanting, and weeding. Well, to be honest, mum did. I learnt that I was great at supervising and daydreaming about what this will all look like in spring.

Here's a sneak peak {have you noticed how beautiful the colours blend together in flowers? I'm not surprised to see so many floral prints in both today's streetstyle and runway trends}

all photos were taken by me on an Olympus PEN Lite EPL-2

What's The Time Mr Wolf

Can't Decide

I'm currently craving these two watches: left is Marc by Marc Jacobs; right is Michael Kors. 

They are both different but very much the same. One has a much more feminine modern appeal; while the other has a classic masculine grandeur. Both have large faces, gold, a clean aesthetic, and similar price points. Decisions Decisions; very difficult when you're indecisive such as myself. Let's put it to a vote. Which one's your favourite out of the two?

L: Marc by Marc Jacobs
R: Michael Kors

PS: It's my birthday in two days!! I'm so excited I'm jittery. I'll be posting regular pics on the day via instagram for those curious cats {how addictive is instagram. I love it} 

I Think I Saw A Puddy Cat

New York Fashion Week

Yep, it's New York Fashion Week right now, which means street style at its best, despite the cold. Though this type of weather does bring out the best in layering options. 

While flipping through the numerous photographs seen from one blog post to another; site to site; there is one trend, nay, one piece that I keep seeing worn by some of my favourite trend setters: The Opening Ceremony x Glamour kitty cat sweater (available in black or white). This cute little piece isn't even available yet to buy - NOT UNTIL TOMORROW - FEBRUARY 15, 2012!! So get ready! I personally would want one in black; and with it only being $99 I think I just might get in line.

Kelly Framel
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Hanneli Mustapart
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Susie Lau
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