Another beautiful foreshore walk near Noosa began at the entrance to Noosa National Park on Parkedge Road and meandered to Sunshine Beach returning via Tanglewood Track. A challenging 2 hour walk with the reward of glorious foreshore views.

Holding on tightly to Ian on the VOL 125!  Air con working well.

Up many steps - the higher you go the better the photo - Sunshine Beach

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The Rules - JEAN SCENE - BECAUSE WE THINK YOU SHOULD - FIT IN YOUR JEANS

Hi R
I know you are enjoying  http://fitinyourjeanscuisine.blogspot.com fresh and healthy, tasty;  and  thought it would be good to share your expertise re how to wear your jeans so you look absolutely fabulous.

There's nothing like a great fitting pair of jeans and yet they can be hard to find unless you know the rules.   With the expert help of Renotta, www.shopatnextdoor.com who could write a book about styles, length, what shoes and tops to wear with what  etc........ and Lynee Follow That Girl , here is the answer.  "We have over 1300 pairs of jeans in our store and an all-consuming passion to find the perfect pair for everyone who walks through our door." We all look forward to answering your questions about jeans or healthy tasty food, because that is our passion.
Clara

JEAN SCENE BECAUSE WE THINK YOU SHOULD FIT IN YOUR JEANS

To What Length Should You Go? Adapted from 'Jean Scene' www.shopatnextdoor.com
and Follow That Girl the latest from Lynee

We could write a book about the length of jeans. Suffice it to say most jeans are too long and need to be shortened. If you're a jeanophile, you know that the original hem needs to be reattached. There's nothing worse than jeans looking like your mom chopped them off for you or shrunk them in the dryer. At 'Shop at Nextdoor', Milwaukee USA, we have perfected the art of reattaching the original hem so when you purchase your jeans, we'll shorten them for a small fee. But since you may not live here, here are a few hints you can apply.    

Firstly, you need someone in the know re the 'New York' method of shortening jeans so your best bet would be your specialist jeans store or boutique.

The next decision is how long should they be? That's where we come in. Having shortened over ten thousand pairs, we feel we have something to say about it. For starters we're just going to deal with bootcut, flare, and trouser jeans. We'll leave the skinnies and leggings for next time. We all know we want to look fabulously tall and lean in our jeans even if we're not. So here's our rule of thumb: if your shoes show, your jeans are too short. You want your jeans to just skim the ground, about 1/4" short of dragging. It gives you that long continuous line even if it's an illusion for most of us.

The next thing you need to deal with is what shoes you will be wearing. Unfortunately, you can't wear one pair of jeans with flats, comfy heels, and killer spikes. We're good, but we're not magicians. You have to pick one height shoe and go with it. And yes, it means you have to have more than one pair of designer jeans. We'll say it again, there's nothing like a great fitting pair of jeans. And there's nothing worse than a pair of jeans that are too short!

Renotta (jeanophile)
Renee (fashion blogger)

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Dior exhibition - ongoing inspiration

Hi R

OTT - Inspiration for your special fashion parade coming up in October..

I know it will be fabulous, featuring denim and knitwear, with you having fun knitting up lots of 70's looking outer wear, to mix in with ready to wear.
And of course there will be your inspiration designs and pieces, of which you have many just as Christian has.


Looking forward to seeing it all vicariously, even though I would love to be there.  Hopefully next year.  Australia is sooo faraway!
Clara xxx
ps - can you photoshop me in one of these gowns please.


Extract taken from 'Inspiration Dior'

Exhibitions at the Pushkin Museum - Moscow


The showcase, opening to the public April 28 and running through July 24, is to feature about 120 couture dresses along with some 60 blue-chip artworks, including paintings from the Pushkin’s bulging collection and others on loan from top museums and private collections.


"February 12th, 1947: Christian Dior presents his first collection at Avenue Montaigne.
The revolution is underway and the new look is born. With it, the house of Dior enters the world of legend.

New and highly innovative, this exhibition demonstrates how inspiration has nourished the heart of Dior for decades with its links to history, nature, painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and film. It reveals how an idea, a feeling, an era, a garden, a perception or even a smell can instil an idea in the heart and mind, giving rise to a unique creation.


In this major exhibition, the Pushkin Museum showcases Dior magic and luxury whilst emphasising the outstanding house’s links with art. The key themes of the Dior legend - past and present - are presented on a grand scale in original fashion, set against unique works of art.

As Monsieur Dior said: "finally everything that has been part of my life - whether I wanted it to or not - has expressed itself in my dresses.”

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Miracle mouse method for ironing jeans

   Hi R
I thought that you may have a comment re this important psychological research. 
'A Bigger and Better Mouse for Women.'
After years of research, scientists have discovered that women do not like the standard mouse supplied with PCs.  There is no physical reason for their aversion; it is more of a psychological problem.


Some women reported that their mouse 'just didn't feel right' in their hands. Based on the research, a new mouse has been designed especially for women. Various field tests have been carried out on the new design:

Chantelle from Roodepoort said:-

'It feels so much better. More comfortable, more like how it's supposed to be.'
Wendy from Discovery added:-
'I think mice were originally designed just for men, but this new type
is definitely made for women. It fits right in with my lifestyle.'




A bigger and better mouse for women

 Susan from Pretoria said:-

'I took to it like a duck to water, every woman should have one!'

Tanya from Lindhaven said:
"It feels so natural."









Clara -  ps - G sends out his ironing - would you believe to a guy - weell, we don't know who actually does the ironing but I don't.


pps - Clara's Smoothing Method - Clara does her ironing by hanging up the washing well in the first place, going 'Pat Pat and smoothing, doing up collar buttons etc" then, when it is dry, and ready to be 'ironed' ........the secret is to give it a quick hot spin in the dryer. 
Don't put too much in at a time or it won't work for two reasons.  Firstly, there needs to be a lot of hot air around to do the trick.  Secondly, you can't fold everything at once so you only heat up what you can actually fold. 


So -  what to do now that a few garments have had about:-

• 5 minutes on high  (works best with t shirts and jeans (but what else does anyone wear?)  
• Take out a few at a time - ie as many as you can fold in a minute or two - we need to have the heat going in order for this to work.  If you let the garment settle in a crumpled state this is how it will remain. The others can still be spinning around, in waiting. I am going to tell you how to do it one by one, but being experienced at this miracle I can place one garment on top of the other and 'iron' about 6 at a time. 
• T- shirt - tops etc - Spread out the hot shirt upsidedown - using your hand as an iron, smooth the hot fabric, which will do exactly what an iron will do. Pull and fold to present as you wish.  I prefer to place the garment on it's back and fold in the sleeves - then fold in half. 
• Take the next one - do the same and place it on top of the first and press down - the heat and pressure will do all the work for you.  
• So for jeans - much the same - take one pair at a time - place on a table, pat and smoooooth  really firmly.  Pretend your hands are a firm iron.  Fold in half and lay flat, one pair on top of the other, then give an extra firm pat.

Clara 
 

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Day 365!!! - A year of investment in creativity provides inspiration and friendship

Hi R
The picture says it all!  Thanks for the inspiration your work has given me throughout the year. Also for the wonderful exchange of ideas.  Long live the grannies!
Love Clara
The Vests of My Life...February 8, 2011

Day 365...some of the vests!


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Hats off to you, Renotta

R wrote - I can feel the heat. I think it's almost worse than what we're going through. I highly recommend AC. Wow, 42 degrees C is 107 degrees F. That's hot!!!

Clara - memories of when we first moved to Australia - we were told ' Give away all your jumpers (sweaters) - it is so hot in Australia that 'old ladies have to put their feet in the refrigerator to stay alive.'  Mythical and illogical on reflection (if the old ladies had their feet in the frig it would have to be working overtime to make a difference)..... however it was one of those days. While we are now experiencing bushfires, we hear about the snow at your end of the globe.  I hope you are as warm and snug as your lovely hats make me feel.


Clara



I can relate to this picture.  On our return from a trip to Hawaii,
we had to dig our way through the wave of snow to get to
the front door.


















My Hats Off to You...February 7th



And to you - second last day!



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Cropped pants and jeans great wear for summer and spring.

Hi R (and Elle and others with jeans too short)
Wish I was there with my clever friend as I have to confess  to a  severe 'taking up jeans New York style' mishap.
Yes, I know I should have actually done it when I was there with you  and  had the opportunity but thought I had got it!  And yes, why did I cut off the excess before checking the length?  Too late to ask these questions as the long and short of it, is my generous offer to take up my daughter's new jeans has ended in the most serious of cardinal sins - ie  they are too short!!!!  

As you can imagine my heart sank at the realisation when I compared one leg to the other so in desperation I sought Mr Google's advice - one site suggested it was the fault of the tailor in these cases, but I already knew that thanks and was already armed with the replacement money when Elle picks up said jeans tomorrow.

But what to do with a perfectly good pair of jeans?  I attempted to try them on myself but alas, even though I have not just had a baby as she has, they didn't fit - then I googled 'cropped jeans in 2011' and found that they are now a trend so this post is to convince Elle to change her thinking.  Scroll down for the story.

• "Cropped pants in shorter lengths are a great wear for spring, and are mostly worn for casual outings. They are a great change from the shorts and very feminine too!
• For casual outings team the pants with tee shirts, vests and tunics. Always remember that if the pants are loose, do NOT wear loose tops as the look will be too casual, plus will add a few pounds to your frame. Wear well fitting tops, vests and tunics instead, over loose pants to balance the look. Team the look with flat sandals, gladiators or pumps. A lot of people prefer wearing sneakers with their cropped pants. Not my personal favorite though, the ‘sneaker’ look is  okay for a casual walk or going to the market.

• Styles and cuts of cropped pants – based on your body type

  Contrary to popular belief, cropped pants are great to be worn for all seasons – spring, summer and even winter and for all kinds of occasions – formal as well as casual. However, if you do not choose the right cut and length based on your body type, you may end up highlighting the not so flattering parts of your legs. A wrong cut and length of cropped pants can actually make your already broad calves look broader; you may end up looking shorter than your actual height and your bottom may end up looking bigger than it actually is!
  We already know that cropped pants come in various lengths, what is essential to also know that they also come in various leg shapes – you have the comfortable, relaxed straight leg fit, or the flared leg fit and even the cigarette or pencil fit."         All is not lost. Clara
   ps   http://www.shopatnextdoor.com/  is R's store and gives great advice on fitting jeans.

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Faux fur - jury is out but we love it - just don't overdo

Clara's choice from fashionscene this week -
LA made Leno tee is timeless, ageless classic T style.  Looks great with the bold neckpiece.
Faux Fur - I have to admit to being a lover of a bit of fur - soft and indulgent.  Of course I agree not to wear more than one piece at a time.  (Even though I have been known to overdo it, I would never never do that!)
Clara

This next one takes a bit more of an innocent approach to the look, while still giving you the desired effect. (I don't know about you, but this comes across to me as church-worthy or frigid-mother-in-law-acceptable)





Top: LA Made Leno tee in night $60

Jeans: Miss Me boot cut $98

Necklace: RRT Design $110



Well, I didn't think as soon as I posted something about fall it would turn all frigid outside but... it gives me an excuse to speak to you about JACKETS, chunky sweaters and layering! I'm seeing a ton of faux fur from a lot of fashion lines this fall/winter. Although a lot of the models on the runway are decked out like a coon hunter in the wilderness, I would suggest just wearing one accent piece of fur. I'm sure that's pretty obvious to you. Honestly though... if you have fur on your boots, no furry hat, or furry gloves or purse. You get the idea.

This outfit just screams for the mannequin to be holding a Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte!


Vest: BB Dakota Faux Fur in Brown $84

Top: Dex Scoop Neck Sweater in Sangria $74

Shirt: C&C California Deep V short sleeve in white $36

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity Amber Medium Rise Bootcut Faith $178






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