Travel Thursday

Purnumukan Porofarmi

Reindeer Farm in Finland

Won't you join me for a little winter wonderland,

reindeer sleighride, lunch and storytales fireside?

This reindeer safari excurision if 4.5 hours long.

They provide warm Finnish clothing,

a reindeer sleigh ride through the Sami village,

and provide hot coffee and lunch by the fire

in a tee pee in the forest.

You will even receive an

International Reindeer Driver's License!

Visit their site HERE.

Oh how I would love to touch those pretty antlers!

Happy Traveling!!

OFF ON ASSIGNMENT TILL 14TH DECEMBER 2009... TILL THEN XOXO.

Love me or hate me


Madam Alexandra E.(k)
fashion stylist.fashion queen.fashion critic

DESIGNER: MELINA HOLLWAY someone to watch.

My critic tongue stumbled across this little unknown... or possibly known label by designer Melina Hollway: Gold Coast , Australia.

Clearly embracing the styling trend of the flowy maxi floor length dresses. Melina Hollway, has incorporated two heavy trends which are sweeping the fashion world globally: Statement neck pieces combined with maxi creations.

Definitely not to be worn lightly with. xoxo. My thoughts suggest... styling is mediocre.. quite possibly because the incorrect subject has been used... however the Melina Hollway creations are absolutely styling.

Accompanied with a hefty price tag... Melina Hollway creations has placed itself as high end???? in my opinion.. not quite yet high end... ONLY WITH A HIGH PRICING POINT, however with a bit of tweaking in the styling and marketing department... the high end aspect could be incorporated.

I am nodding in approval of the white, blue and yellow creations.... the statement neck pieces are stunning!, could just as well be worn when the sun shines and when the moon glows. xo.

The label should be given much more credit for its intricate detailed creations... combining complex with simplicity. With a bit of media exposure and a 'high end' webby... Melina Hollway creations could well be adorned on many relaxing fashionista's.

French Frou Frou Mini????? .... not my cup of tea...

Please note: Melina Hollway has introduced a new collection influenced by the Frenchy naughties..., my opinion? .............no, not really in my approval department... looks too much like a costume dress up element. >

If Melina Hollway's goal is to benchmark itself as high end....then steer clear of fantasy type costume maid like creations... looks cheap and nasty: 'This is not high end".

Style rating: Melina Hollway collection - Bravo ( loving it, air kisses all around)

Frenchy collection? - Crossing my arms ( what the? & why?)

Melina Hollway has yet to display her beautiful creations on a webby... I can only assume that the webby is in the works!....

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Madam Alexandra E. (k)

fashion stylist.fashion queen.fashion critic

Deck the Halls

...or window displays!

Last year in the Big Apple.

A Girl's first trip to NYC

 for the holidays with her boyfriend

can't go without Patrick the Pup from FAO Schwartz

or a shiny red nose!

Hoping everybody's holiday preparations are going smoothly!

I have been such a busy bee with the holidays, condo hunting and such.

Plus--I had my first mass order from my Etsy store

 for my photo cards!

16 sets! Yeah...

Here they are...

All ready to go...

See the contents HERE at Simply Colette Etsy.

And one last thing...

I just want to make sure that it goes duly noted

how extremely happy I am for

Teri @ Girl Meets Paris

&

Kori @ Blonde Episodes.

Both of these wonderful and disciplined women

completed the NaNoWriMo challenge.

I know there were many people who may have completed,

even though this was no easy task.

But in some way I am especially happy for them,

because as fate goes in life and the blogging world,

they found out about the challenge from my prior post.

My humble little blog. :)

Writing a book is my biggest dream.

While my month became tremendously chaotic,

and I have not given up on this dream,

or book, as I know one day

it still will happen.

I am moved beyond emotion to know in some small way I may have helped them.

So ladies, I know I didn't put the words on paper for you, you did it all on your own.

I just want you to know with teary eyes, how happy I am for you.

Congratulations!!

ONE DRESS: TWO STYLES.......XOXO

Styling: Madam Alexandra E. ( application: polyvore.com)


One dress.... with two styles. Who said you couldn't dress it down or dress it up?

I have picked this little light airy layered number ( Marc Jacobs). In day mode... Madam Alexandra E. suggests you team it with a pair of earthy brown wedges, side strapping bag, and don't forget the sunnies.

This little look could so be worn to a nice midday brunch/ lunch! mwah xoxo.





Styling: Madam Alexandra E. ( application: Polyvore.com)


And of course.. when the moon is shining...............Madam Alexandra E. suggest you trade up the wedges and give the dress a bit of powerful cutting edge funk! ( this shows you are just in tune with the trends as everybody else!)

Oh if you should feel the breeze on your arms?... throw on a vesty jacket ( styliiiiiiiiiiiiiish in a modern quirk)

P.S. don't forget some sort of bling... in this case I have chose to lay off the earrings and cuffs.. and have opted for a bling ring!

And the Chanel arm candy??? just shows you have expensive taste ( you appreciate classic style whilst moving with modern trends).

Fashion lovers don't forget: If the purse strings can't stretch.........then IMPROVISE.. it doesn't have to be a Marc Jacobs or a Chanel arm candy.... but as long as the style is of similar offering. It's all about the look, and how much thought you have put into piecing your fave look together!


Love me or hate me


Madam Alexandra E. (k)
fashion stylist.fashion queen.fashion critic

THIS IS FOR THE CLASSY STYLISTA.

I am now technologically fashion savvy!!!, today I trialled and error a STYLING LOOK FASHION COLLAGE... courtesy of the intelligent fashion agents of polyvore.com.
( YES, the above fashion collage is styled by the hands of Madam Alexandra E... me xoxo)

My fashion collage is a montage and inspirational creation for the classy and stylish fashionista... who oozes style beyond her years... and sex appeal at the click clacking of the stiletto!! xoxo.

My choice for a classy fashion event, where dressed to impressed is a must.

If you can't afford whats on display............then improvise darlings... not everything has to be high end branded!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! C.R.E.A.T.I.V.I.T.Y

Please take note.... dangling earrings for the moment are out!, button medium - large in size earrings are in!!! ( however rest assured, the danglings will be returning again. It won't hurt to wear the danglings when the moon is out, but not quite now when the sun is shining).


Love me or hate me


Madam Alexandra E. (k)
fashion stylist.fashion queen.fashion critic

STYLE TIP: KEEP THE TOES STYLISH!!!

STYLE TIP NO.1: During the hot season when a fashionista is forced to wear toe peeping/exposing foot form gear.. ( heels, sandals etc), please ensure your toes are well taken care of.

Too often during the Summer months when I pay witness to the heel cracking.... and dry toes' effect. Ladies, please give yourself a well deserved pedicure! If time is of the essence and time is precious... then slick on at least a layer of lacquer on the toe nails! ( no lacquer is excused in the case of allowing the feet to breath away from chemicals)

And please.. no pointed toe nails... .the across cut is nice and neat and suffice!

Before you sleep as we all know...........apply foot healant and sock up! xoxo.

This is a general rule for the silly hot season of Summer! ( applies applicably to Australia at the moment).


Love me or hate me


Madam Alexandra E. (k)
fashion stylist.fashion queen.fashion critic