opposites

Hot and cold. Black and white. Gold and Silver. All opposites. And opposites attract, right? My latest adventures (a combination of "opposites" work vs. play) were no different. Rain in Hawaii. Hot in Miami. Snow in London and Paris. Each place so different to the last. Yet a perfect trip. I always feel lucky that I get the chance to travel for work, but being away from my hubby so frequently sometimes takes its toll (on me, im sure he is content playing golf!!) Luckily for me, this time I got to take him with me and that meant a little bit of relaxing time too. So hello 2013. Hopefully you will stay tuned for some exciting new things happening this year on fabulousforthefabulous x K

 

1) Romantic Paris in the snow  2) Wishing I could surf in Waikiki  3) My new favourite breakfast treat: Acai berry bowls while shopping in Waikiki  4) Snowy London Rooftops down Oxford St  5) The most amazing sunsets at the Southern most point of the USA  6) Palm Trees and Thatch roof views whilst sun baking  7) All things French: Isabel Marant, Chanel and Taittinger in Paris  8) Spring 13 trends black and white in Miami  9) Chasing the sun in Hawaii in Carmen Marc Valvo and Marc by Marc Jacobs  10) Early morning views through our Paris window  11) Retro pit stops to find delish North Shore tacos  12) Romantic views from our terrace on the North Shore   13) Old and new favourites from Paris  14) Catching some sun at the southern most point of the USA  15) I heart Waikiki and sunsets 

cheerio

Travelling is always interesting. New food, new people, new fashion. You never know exactly what you will see, or what will inspire you. And while I have been crazed working in London for the past few (rainy) days (cheers London), it's finally time to move on to the glorious US of A. Specifically California. And aside from the 5am wake up call tomorrow, to me that means warmer weather, girls in cut offs and maxi dresses (summer inspiration at it's best!), and consuming copious amounts of fish tacos (and guacamole, which i swear is a food group!). So here's my good bye to London, and a big fat hello to LA. May you bring sunshine and summer fashion to my life x K  

Cute cosmetic case, Pull and Bear

Love this business man, skateboarding around the airport on 

the back of his briefcase. Where can i get one of those?

Breakfast at the airport, avocado and hummus are my diet staples!

london's calling

Have arrived into London after a very very long flight and an almost luggage disaster. Luckily for me it got sorted out pretty quickly, as it's way colder here than expected and I really wasn't feeling having no clothes to wear. (Read plane gear is not acceptable for walking the London High Street!) First day in is always a fuzzy combination of tiredness, too much information mixed with eating at weird times, all while refusing to stop shopping! Well official time is now 11pm here which means time to check in with the office, shower and fall into a coma! But just wanted to share a few snaps from my day. Hope the weather is warmer where ever you are! x K

               

1. Tropical prints are making me lust after summer days
2. London cabs are always well, sooo London
3. Shopping is all part of a days hard work

                       

london bound

Travelling for work is both a mixture of amazing and crazy. At the same time! And while I'm sure you think working in fashion is fabulous, (ok so I wont lie there are perks like shopping!) to me work trips are a crazed combination of too many sleepless nights on a plane, pounding the pavement for 10 hours a day (atleast!) and the constant worry of what if I miss a trend?! Add to that the stress of finding places where I can eat (hello wheat free dairy free diet), living out of a suitcase (how many times can I wear that tshirt hmmm), and you have yourself a crazy ten days (no weekend for me!) where the one constant is the vodka soda I consume before falling into bed at night. But did I mention that I love it? (And that I'm not an alcoholic?) Ofcourse I love to take along some creature comforts to get me through each trip, so here are a few of my favourite travel must haves. Plane time for me (hello vodka soda), I can't wait to bring you some fabulous inspiration from London x K

• Metallic accessories are so hot right now, this is the perfect fits everything carry on
• A mix and match black and grey wardrobe is perfect for travelling. This Top Shop scarf and RCS Cardi go back with everything. Love how the print on the back gives the cardi a cool edge
• Peanut Butter bars are my go to snack for when jet lag kicks in
• This Mimco travel wallet is old and warn, but is perfect for holding all my essentials

fabulous four

I know easter was a few weeks back now, but im one of those girls that hoards the chocolate and snacks on it bit by bit (if my hubby doesnt get to it before me!) There is nothing I love more than lindt chocolate bunnies, and even though im normally a dark chocolate girl these few remaining eggs have been very tempting over this past week. Heres some things im loving right now x K

• Easter chocolate - hidden around my house, found, then eaten!
• Lancome Visionnare - i cant tell you how many compliments on my skin ive been getting since using this miracle cream. Invest now!
• Bedside reading - getting ready for my NYC trip
• Rag and Bone Newbury boots - I've had a major crush for a while and decided now was the time to splurge!

favourite summer snaps

Winter is well and truly on its way here in Melbourne, and while we all reach for our chunky knits, resist buying a million new pairs of boots and drink (well i do!) copious amounts of soy hot chocolates, I thought this was a good time to reflect on summer and start my new adventure, this blog! Welcome to fabulous for the fabulous, a place where i hope to inspire you with all things... well fabulous. This summer, I was lucky enough to spend an amazing month travelling around the US, Canada and the Carribean with my family. It was the perfect combination of amazing sunsets, a white christmas, way too many cocktails and the fun jump between wearing snow gear one day to beautiful dresses the next. And while im always one to plan another adventure before my first one has even started (hello new york in less than two months), this weather has got me in the mood to re-live my fantastic trip. I hope you enjoy my favourite snaps and that they bring a little summer back to your fabulous life x K

Why is it fabulous? Cocktail hour on a yacht, need i say more?

Wearing: Camilla kaftan, Hermes H bangle, Tiffany and Co. ball bracelet

Location: Sea Dream Yacht 1, Anguilla, BVI

Why is it fabulous? I fell in love with the sunsets of this quaint
sea side town, the perfect stop up HWY 101
Wearing: Free People top, J Brand denim
Location: Carmel-by-the-sea, CA, USA

Why is it fabulous? Tiny marina with too cute shops for one of a kind
kaftans and trinkets.
Wearing: Splendid tee, Abercrombie and Fitch shorts, Fedora from
local market
Location: Soper's Hole Marina, BVI 

Why is it fabulous? Sight seeing by ATV, NYE fireworks, luxury
shopping and all round glamour.

Location: St. Barths, BVI

Why is it fabulous? Heavenly seafood @ Joe's stone crab and amazing

sunrises on the balcony of my beach front hotel with my hubby!

Wearing: Wish dress, Gucci sunglasses

Location: Miami, Fl, USA