FRIDAY ROUNDUP: KAREN BLANCHARD, DIY COFFEE SYRUPS, 100% HITS COMPILATION

Hi, how was your week? Mine saw my first week back to work. Loved it, I was going slightly stir crazy sitting at home :) So here we go; Friday Round Up.

I will most likely be bunkered down watching the finals for Brisbane International Tennis. But I am sure if you're looking for some popular culture to consume, here are my picks.

1. Watch Karen Blanchard (from Where Did U Get That)'s 2011 "In Review" video. Gives us an honest and first person insight to the life of a fashion blogger. Click here for the video, or alternatively the picture below.

2. DIY your own coffee syrups from A Beautiful Mess. Now I cannot tell you how much I have been digging caramel flavoured coffees. So now, thanks to A Beautiful Mess' tutorial on how to make my own, my coffee ban for the year will have to be lifted.

3. Buy and then listen 100% Hits: Nineties and Noughties Compilation CD. Ohhhhhh yeah. I haven't bought a compilation CD in over five years, but I will most definitely make an exception for this one. Its a perfect summer BBQ CD. This $23 CD comprises 48 tracks of pure 90s and 00s bliss.

Some of the tracks include;

• Mc Hammer - U Can't Touch This
• Kelis - Milkshake
• Brandy duet with Monica - The Boy Is Mine
• En Vogue - Free Your Mind
• Snow - Informer << YES!
• Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden – Bonkers
• Coolio feat. L.V. - Gangsta's Paradise

And thats it for today crazy people, what are you doing this weekend??
Let me know in the comments :)

Mucho grande love, xoxo


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FRIDAY ROUNDUP: THELANDING, MICHAEL BUBLE, DIY CHRISTMAS CRACKERS

Hi hi,
So my Photoshop program decided to die. :( So I am doing this Friday Roundup without it :)

1. LISTEN TO MICHAEL BUBLE'S CHRISTMAS ALBUM.

Cause Buble and Christmas carols just make everything better. Even when the ham and turkey is burnt, and your young cousin has decided to open his/her presents - as well as yours. 

2. HAVE A LOOK AT SARGASSO SEA'S "LANDING" PHOTOSHOOT. 

This was the photoshoot that I assisted on a week ago. It was really one of the best days :) 

I felt very creative on the day and really appreciated the break from 'work' work. For the behind the scenes shots from this photoshoot, click here. 

3. HAVE A CRACK AND DIY'ing YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS BON BONS. 

Thanks to www.minieco.co.uk. 

~

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS LOVELY PEOPLE, AND HERE IS TO AN AMAZING NEW YEAR. 

FOR ME 2012 IS NOT THE END, ITS ONLY THE BEGINNING. AND I HOPE IT IS FOR YOU TOO!

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FRIDAY ROUNDUP: ZATCHEL.COM, DIY XMAS CARDS, NEEDLEDROP

Hallo friends, how are we?? Today's Friday Roundup is brought to you to help gear ourselves up for Christmas.. all three of my pop culture picks for the weekend are to help you in one way or another with the jolly period. 

From possible wish list item in the bags, to DIY christmas cards.. and maybe you want to get a friend or family member a CD but you don't know which one... I have a Friday Roundup pick for that ;) (#3).

1. SERVE YOUR POLKA DOIT FETISH WITH ZATCHEL.COM

How freaking adorable are these satchels!!!! Aaaaaahhhhh!!!

2. CHRISTMAS CARD IS ABOUT GIVING. SO GIVE SOMEONE A CARD THAT IS SUPER SPECIAL. HAVE A READ OF MY DIY CARD POST FOR TIPS AND TRICKS. 

Or alternatively, check out this mega awesome Christmas card...

3. INTERNET'S BUSIEST MUSIC NERD ON YOUTUBE. 

I can honestly he is one of the most engaging reviewers online at the moment. Love Anthony Fantano's take on music releases.. And a good looking bald man. 

Have a good weekend y'all. 

XOXOX

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FRIDAY ROUNDUP: BOY&BEAR, RARASUPERSTAR, MEEK & MILD

Today's Friday Round Up is a guide to survive boredom this weekend.
Whether your friends have abandoned you for Homebake, shielding from the rain or twiddling your thumbs figuring out what to do this summer holidays.

So enjoy, and remember to post any of your DIY projects you have attempted over on the A+D Facebook page. :)

1. BOY & BEAR - MOONFIRE
I'm really keen to dive into the new Boy & Bear album, especially as it won out at ARIAS (Australian Recording Industry Award Show) - I loved their With Emperor Antartica, so I'm excited for this one.

2. DIY TEA TOWEL PILLOWS BY RARA SUPERSTAR

3. SHIRLEY B ENIANG (FROM MEEK N MILD)'s YOUTUBE CHANNEL. 
I love Shirley's aesthetic, its eclectic but very very chic. She also has some of the most beautiful photographic and graphic design on her blog. I am just obsessed with this English beauty guru!!! 

Have a good weekend :)
XOXO



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FRIDAY ROUNDUP: RIZZLE KICKS, EP BY EASTON PEARSON, TUTTI FRUTTI SUNGLASSES

I quite liked doing the round up of Fashion, Music and DIY links/suggestions when my internet was down - as one holistic post on how to be Amped+Dangerous for the weekend ahead :)

So I would like to continue the concept today with The Friday Roundup this week.

1. RIZZLE KICKS - DOWN WITH THE TRUMPETS

I have been obsessed with their album Rizzle Kicks, its English amazingness. 

2. EP BY EASTON PEARSON

One of Brisbane's biggest fashion exports, Easton Pearson "EP by Easton Pearson" has some of the most amazing clothes. Its really that bohemian, preppy look I am lusting after for the summer period ahead. 

3. DIY INSPIRATION THANKS TO SARGASSO SEA

The amazingly talented ladies at Sargasso Sea just completed another self styled shoot, and I am loving their fruity sunglasses. These are such an amazing addition to your summer outfit, adding a touch of trendy to that comfortable festival gear. Head to your local op shop, grab a pair of round sunglasses and print out fruity images and stick em on. Et Voila, the more economical way to stay in touch with this year's biggest trend of tutti fruity. 

TALK SOON,

XOXO

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NO INTERNET - NO FUN - NO PLAY. BUT HEY...

Holy Holly Throsby.
Its been a while. Well you can blame university and the Sunday storm session for that. The mighty thunder and lightning ruined - nay destroyed - my modem, resulting in no internet.

Currently at a cafe near my house borrowing their wifi to bring you a message. An intermediary message.
For now A+D is on a semi summer break, till when I get back the internet - which should be fairly soon - a couple of days give or take.

BUT HEY!
But worry not fiends. I am 100% having NewMusicMonday + DIY + Fashion post withdrawals.
So below is a little guide on how to survive these next couple of days ;)

1. JUSTICE - ON 'N' ON (as a sneak peak)

2. A PAIR AND A SPARE

3. CLASHING PRINTS

"Best way to do it, is to maintain a similar colour pallette. and you can pretty much mix and match any print, pattern, crazy wear (sans clown clothes) and you should be rocking the biggest trend this spring and summer" ;)

Talk soon mon cheries!!
XOXOXO



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