tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43206144749506553952024-03-13T18:13:05.086+11:00Maiden LuxeMaiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-91277238676186008122011-02-23T20:11:00.000+11:002011-02-23T20:11:56.270+11:00A Short Intermission<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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Thank you everyone for your continued support of this blog, it has been a pleasure reading your comments each day. I will be taking a 8 week break starting this week and look forward to catching up on all of your blogs and on my return. xxxMaiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-65164335931918589442011-02-19T00:40:00.000+11:002011-02-19T00:40:57.377+11:00Friday Night Drinks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmX9cwVIAmvtezZWHs3EyoDmybSA_U_qT_VeS8ABlhZ99A1Jcvb7pZR2b0hRAvdbA18Dmhhq5EFr-vUCwQovB9f9dL6tdKoh8HS5gtLyFovp_NudsfAOUmEriddVPbRP5y_YYDOjhyphenhyphenaTPt/s1600/champagne-sorbet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmX9cwVIAmvtezZWHs3EyoDmybSA_U_qT_VeS8ABlhZ99A1Jcvb7pZR2b0hRAvdbA18Dmhhq5EFr-vUCwQovB9f9dL6tdKoh8HS5gtLyFovp_NudsfAOUmEriddVPbRP5y_YYDOjhyphenhyphenaTPt/s400/champagne-sorbet.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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This week is dragging its heels for me and I cannot believe that it is only Wednesday. It always astounds me that I can simultaneously wish days away and at the same time complain about getting old. So I plan to try and embrace the day tomorrow and not wish the hours away, this will be no mean feat given the fact that I have a day full of very boring meetings scheduled.Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-78532451823028291442011-02-08T12:30:00.000+11:002011-02-08T12:30:23.723+11:00In the Red<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKRVdCJ0CFyC1XcXFbEusk_JT-ok73rO6FtMSMLcZYA8XlhonygfgCECOQaG3Di3lJ2v8C-SbhkWA61LG4ONi6PdrcaKTen1dNa1RD6Xa2QiGy1ouPVrEdESgeZaNiJ_v553BTucQQmJ4/s1600/red88.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiKRVdCJ0CFyC1XcXFbEusk_JT-ok73rO6FtMSMLcZYA8XlhonygfgCECOQaG3Di3lJ2v8C-SbhkWA61LG4ONi6PdrcaKTen1dNa1RD6Xa2QiGy1ouPVrEdESgeZaNiJ_v553BTucQQmJ4/s400/red88.bmp" width="266" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3E00h4ul8uvbhZ0O3vAG1s8uZST9cBKVw_BFFA6rvbEII6utdJeq0Xsz0xTIFpe4GdBVdvjJH6FZWlBucyO3sgodlNe0YQb9dulOVcAL5_kyagrsxB_IoPEb4gxvfvU4ZkdZ07XQYtn7H/s1600/red666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3E00h4ul8uvbhZ0O3vAG1s8uZST9cBKVw_BFFA6rvbEII6utdJeq0Xsz0xTIFpe4GdBVdvjJH6FZWlBucyO3sgodlNe0YQb9dulOVcAL5_kyagrsxB_IoPEb4gxvfvU4ZkdZ07XQYtn7H/s400/red666.jpg" width="275" /></a></div>What is it about red hair that inspires so much passion (both positive and negative)? Personally I think it is quite beautiful.Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-45485937197643824012011-02-07T20:04:00.000+11:002011-02-07T20:04:28.674+11:00Sea Dreaming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznbalUSEDodphHzr8iD91X0QnivQqO0RqFOxGo3lRf8rHr59x5JFVQty08JSskQtm7ulWQKUaUHtoG2UzNGkVsEG5OLTvfarOvi7CMb_Q4sf0nnAYDp8N7B8ba2Fbn0IuFBg5AtQ545Tn/s1600/ebaynew+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznbalUSEDodphHzr8iD91X0QnivQqO0RqFOxGo3lRf8rHr59x5JFVQty08JSskQtm7ulWQKUaUHtoG2UzNGkVsEG5OLTvfarOvi7CMb_Q4sf0nnAYDp8N7B8ba2Fbn0IuFBg5AtQ545Tn/s400/ebaynew+004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
After I snapped this shot today of some of my jewellery sparkling in the sun, I was struck by how much it reminded me of seaweed and the sea. Now I am craving a trip to the beach.Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-83022097487564113252011-02-06T13:14:00.003+11:002011-02-06T13:39:17.762+11:00Happy Sunday and a Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXn69tWMovkppugNHe45jT4i0z_YgIQ8NGvC6_6YHQ7gnIn5dRdRwtqZC3ndjSRRC5qxozys2qFduC3tNuMCOvmzhBr7IF4i_JrGIwxDaikPzjju3nQIv3SUp9QOJpIFLp-w0j3p2Lkdgr/s1600/summer3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXn69tWMovkppugNHe45jT4i0z_YgIQ8NGvC6_6YHQ7gnIn5dRdRwtqZC3ndjSRRC5qxozys2qFduC3tNuMCOvmzhBr7IF4i_JrGIwxDaikPzjju3nQIv3SUp9QOJpIFLp-w0j3p2Lkdgr/s400/summer3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
To celebrate a lovely sunny Sunday, I am holding a GIVEAWAY for a $50 dollar store gift voucher over on my other blog <a href="http://www.closetmelbourne.blogspot.com/">CLOSET</a>, please drop by the blog to enter. Hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday xxMaiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-57819594708605922392011-02-04T21:36:00.000+11:002011-02-04T21:36:28.288+11:00Friday Night Drinks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwp_kloIUxUg0ItJhehIux0Yqou-DM93ieudsKb2Npvrm_-Mxz5tzKY6N1W8V9zHeV2-49FQWeKZcFNglbXwt1ruP9PJ_83cYHOBWuuS1ZSgqF7kb3MhRDNWNwfaCS2hSGKg58wuaF8WD1/s1600/rose1.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwp_kloIUxUg0ItJhehIux0Yqou-DM93ieudsKb2Npvrm_-Mxz5tzKY6N1W8V9zHeV2-49FQWeKZcFNglbXwt1ruP9PJ_83cYHOBWuuS1ZSgqF7kb3MhRDNWNwfaCS2hSGKg58wuaF8WD1/s400/rose1.bmp" width="300" /></a></div><br />
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On Sunday I plan to visit a winery that makes one of my favourite Rose wines. In anticipation of this visit drinks tonight are a glass of this pretty blush wine. Its raining and storming outside so it seems the perfect night to put on some perfectly pretty lingerie and curl up in this blush hued room. Happy Friday!Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-35891949588178362692011-02-01T12:53:00.000+11:002011-02-01T12:53:47.352+11:00In The Wild<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZSCZ2S-b7-aufGbphtdlpyBH7SiNR8UfWhYBqYyBk9weKiOUrV1mP7Fz9hS419Ms5bhRQ6F9XpNFqywpA6U7LxturFXs2HlE_rf9wevFkPa4JXARjbrqedHmxr6HnfzP8Z_UHSVhNx5A/s1600/phot2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZSCZ2S-b7-aufGbphtdlpyBH7SiNR8UfWhYBqYyBk9weKiOUrV1mP7Fz9hS419Ms5bhRQ6F9XpNFqywpA6U7LxturFXs2HlE_rf9wevFkPa4JXARjbrqedHmxr6HnfzP8Z_UHSVhNx5A/s400/phot2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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It is a stunning late afternoon summer's day here today so I am off out to enjoy it. Wherever you are I hope you are having a lovely, relaxing day.Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-50057763947769541422011-01-28T20:58:00.000+11:002011-01-28T20:58:36.083+11:00Friday Night Drinks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4X1TTfsoFhUABOUIxq8vMah8agSbgPZ9lWOM5kLyChjtCnZfawe7wv_R7PkbF7DEffhFq_n2c0eSkfoy90_UXozThoIWsuwlYsM7ahXk-PjoZWrKkEOG_xvIg0S1n_PXQVfzOKNBiJE-y/s1600/mellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4X1TTfsoFhUABOUIxq8vMah8agSbgPZ9lWOM5kLyChjtCnZfawe7wv_R7PkbF7DEffhFq_n2c0eSkfoy90_UXozThoIWsuwlYsM7ahXk-PjoZWrKkEOG_xvIg0S1n_PXQVfzOKNBiJE-y/s400/mellow.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Over the last week I have fallen in love with Marshmallow Kokettes from my favourite chocolate shop in the city. I am not usually a marshmallow eater but these super soft and sweet squares coated in premium milk chocolate are too much for me to resist. In honour of this new found passion tonight's drinks are super sweet and girly. A rich hot chocolate filled with pink marshmallow and laced heavily with rum. Of course to wear it has to be something ridiculously frothy and pink. Happy Friday!Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-46709400034977670002011-01-26T10:17:00.001+11:002011-01-26T10:17:00.105+11:00An Angel in My Shower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ37SCNKHoO2V4GpQd4GrW_yu0tsjZkhfrtLWZQ1mDtV5QcspCkB9Q51EMLsaynsubYEGzO4yoG9Q7aFHrbSC1Flf_D5X9DOl6cF5JwfFMWUXx5Sacerbg27C8aASIhftynRz423K-T9hE/s1600/ang1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ37SCNKHoO2V4GpQd4GrW_yu0tsjZkhfrtLWZQ1mDtV5QcspCkB9Q51EMLsaynsubYEGzO4yoG9Q7aFHrbSC1Flf_D5X9DOl6cF5JwfFMWUXx5Sacerbg27C8aASIhftynRz423K-T9hE/s400/ang1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
How fabulous and beautiful are these handmade angel wing soaps from SatinandBirch? They are way too pretty to use but would make such a lovely addition to my bathroom. See their etsy store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64444029/one-angel-wing-soap-in-grace?ref=pr_faveitems">here</a> to purchase. Unfortunately for me they don't post to Australia at the moment so I will just have to admire online.Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-16901923166429597162011-01-25T20:45:00.000+11:002011-01-25T20:45:05.329+11:00Hair Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiep5tw8NqoijL9r0yKq90tUBqA0SBZRKCuNv0meEKFiZ49vKC3irYE7gOchXTNom2cl9qCcd62NQHO9RricTRU7sq3OByQQp_8hRTUq35pLUs1LHtxWsCr0f7p8xgXvfljqyccXHaSmMYF/s1600/trsl24_hairhalfup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiep5tw8NqoijL9r0yKq90tUBqA0SBZRKCuNv0meEKFiZ49vKC3irYE7gOchXTNom2cl9qCcd62NQHO9RricTRU7sq3OByQQp_8hRTUq35pLUs1LHtxWsCr0f7p8xgXvfljqyccXHaSmMYF/s400/trsl24_hairhalfup.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJF2TVmLCuLnRWdHuZy1w2j2_Kp5vvEUyrDfJSU_A76DTY-ZDnE53FiITob3OHzsO12Pc-G1216FbttAifvvtldVE61gfbvb-QZPnWSPnj0nCgGF0-FYOjIembJdkZ3SRIA_gZC2Ad82go/s1600/hair.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJF2TVmLCuLnRWdHuZy1w2j2_Kp5vvEUyrDfJSU_A76DTY-ZDnE53FiITob3OHzsO12Pc-G1216FbttAifvvtldVE61gfbvb-QZPnWSPnj0nCgGF0-FYOjIembJdkZ3SRIA_gZC2Ad82go/s320/hair.bmp" width="269" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Im off to an event next weekend and am looking for a hairslytle to go with a very simple shift dress that I am wearing. I love the these three images above, my favourite being number 1. Would love to hear your opinion on which I should choose.</div>Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-49789201017356777032011-01-21T17:01:00.000+11:002011-01-21T17:01:45.110+11:00Friday Night Drinks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxnHKFKdbdY4DWLy-LoTZkBZa6UDMyveLwXc-0HikqfDkc5GjdVaRQwVwbLyw4Gerdo2_swvtP9Uzn5Oap7QK1TZ3iLPsmzJ53rNAOVbtF9mUO0ABaf55uxiKBnfgnERjyF-GQy2SIStb/s1600/pine5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNxnHKFKdbdY4DWLy-LoTZkBZa6UDMyveLwXc-0HikqfDkc5GjdVaRQwVwbLyw4Gerdo2_swvtP9Uzn5Oap7QK1TZ3iLPsmzJ53rNAOVbtF9mUO0ABaf55uxiKBnfgnERjyF-GQy2SIStb/s400/pine5.jpg" width="363" /></a></div><br />
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After a busy week I feel like something utterly frivolous and fun to drink. Pineapple juice and rum with loads of fresh ice is entirely appropriate and this flirty yellow dress (minus the black net veil and stockings) would be perfect to wear. The grilled pineapple and ice cream dessert is also very tempting. Happy Friday!Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-15191571406630428222011-01-18T16:51:00.000+11:002011-01-18T16:51:07.120+11:00Space Wars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wPZGja_20L8HIvQ4_y6drLFqjJLn_T11N_gqiu4MePmNIG-JHhtI5oyuNXFvutXq0FvsTxvj5jEO8AyfO8DYgJfLhT_NA1LGiRhqCHlx09Vv7KjBDqeFMg7IQTDoHlPYhxNRfKs2yUj4/s1600/space8.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wPZGja_20L8HIvQ4_y6drLFqjJLn_T11N_gqiu4MePmNIG-JHhtI5oyuNXFvutXq0FvsTxvj5jEO8AyfO8DYgJfLhT_NA1LGiRhqCHlx09Vv7KjBDqeFMg7IQTDoHlPYhxNRfKs2yUj4/s400/space8.bmp" width="315" /></a></div><br />
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Fashion, art or just plain ridiculous??Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-24865416984452253542011-01-17T23:07:00.001+11:002011-01-17T23:11:58.997+11:00The Swing<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivx73L6vF1QVsuTJpC3LvLfOTSnitdTprqMsJksjTaiAS9XktUrg0M-1SEJvS8JFJzOnxtSVJYsqLBEva3I6NXHGdwVaU7ywlldn9D_1J-p2hYgw6Ihmn-2jP11haXkIk-iSG1lfu3D8Eh/s1600/galliano+couture+dior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivx73L6vF1QVsuTJpC3LvLfOTSnitdTprqMsJksjTaiAS9XktUrg0M-1SEJvS8JFJzOnxtSVJYsqLBEva3I6NXHGdwVaU7ywlldn9D_1J-p2hYgw6Ihmn-2jP11haXkIk-iSG1lfu3D8Eh/s400/galliano+couture+dior.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">How spectacular is this image, it gives a whole new (glamorous) meaning to swinging from a chandelier.</div>Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-64579094899037681632011-01-14T22:29:00.000+11:002011-01-14T22:29:52.712+11:00Friday Night Drinks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3V6A5-W5xecK524ZVXvxfUS9EyyAjxuh_4J85YpmD2SMr6u_pzR_nALkfkcm7hUWxuXqI0FXyz6KmZIIhdMjfo9QBpHLTOD8lMoVihduDGBK92bcn_TAXOsXkiiEx02iP_SwhU3h0w1q2/s1600/peach_schnapps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3V6A5-W5xecK524ZVXvxfUS9EyyAjxuh_4J85YpmD2SMr6u_pzR_nALkfkcm7hUWxuXqI0FXyz6KmZIIhdMjfo9QBpHLTOD8lMoVihduDGBK92bcn_TAXOsXkiiEx02iP_SwhU3h0w1q2/s400/peach_schnapps.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><br />
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Although it is sickly sweet and guaranteed to induce a hangover, I have very fond memories of peach schnapps, usually consumed by shot at the end of the evening. Eli Saab's 70s inspired peach frock adds the right level of kitsch to the evening. Happy Friday!Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-52839562648072326972011-01-12T16:17:00.000+11:002011-01-12T16:17:03.526+11:00Clashing Brights<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUSKX3pCrX_5EgFqtbmppcrLZrIPP3_O8DpE132ffOllHAUWpUPMZtnFZVBQr2m_yOSX12fP7m1YwkqJ_Wg_pFRiAQNJZJQdwJA6bmTSIN6rowKWZ_Ka9AAS1U_OiD328YJHihOGLgp8K/s1600/neon11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUSKX3pCrX_5EgFqtbmppcrLZrIPP3_O8DpE132ffOllHAUWpUPMZtnFZVBQr2m_yOSX12fP7m1YwkqJ_Wg_pFRiAQNJZJQdwJA6bmTSIN6rowKWZ_Ka9AAS1U_OiD328YJHihOGLgp8K/s400/neon11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Around this time two years ago Victoria, the State that I live in, was hit with the worst bushfires in the history of the nation resulting in a massive loss of life and wide spread devastation. At the time I remember the number of text messages and telephone calls from concerned friends and family. The roles are reversed this week and it is with a feeling of deja vu that I contact my parents, brother and family and cousins who are all in or close by the floods that are devastating South-East Queensland to check that are all right. With the death toll set to continue to rise along with the flood water it it is yet another reminder of the harshness of this beautiful country we inhabit. Wishing safety to everyone affected in this area.Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-51122113471567307752011-01-10T13:25:00.002+11:002011-01-10T13:25:00.242+11:00Arthur Elgort<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyV1Ro8QrqdUHVtw7zpP_WHgizZeD3vpXUf2iwdwZcFQy7NwHLCL0_E0pPSk5nK1eeXWLvzbMlT4v9DVu6o0j_rltM9AmdIXanpT8eZCT9SnzFzt5PUekm9Ns8C4TCZKPP7mb0GWmG-EW9/s1600/elg9.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyV1Ro8QrqdUHVtw7zpP_WHgizZeD3vpXUf2iwdwZcFQy7NwHLCL0_E0pPSk5nK1eeXWLvzbMlT4v9DVu6o0j_rltM9AmdIXanpT8eZCT9SnzFzt5PUekm9Ns8C4TCZKPP7mb0GWmG-EW9/s400/elg9.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Oh to be in Paris wandering the wintery boulevards today.Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-4303126340817421982011-01-07T16:35:00.000+11:002011-01-07T16:35:52.204+11:00Friday Night Drinks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtz1dKfWdfbMJScowwXXClGfNGE9e0RBim0fGc6CGqrdUrL10YpLrU8yYPiqJQ0Tkj-qoHdgwBIBshFQ-4TZeiS1vshPm3lCff__IwxduYM-90bQ8ec8Nm-OyitrlQ12bdgRRlvnwXH8ek/s1600/gin-chinotto-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtz1dKfWdfbMJScowwXXClGfNGE9e0RBim0fGc6CGqrdUrL10YpLrU8yYPiqJQ0Tkj-qoHdgwBIBshFQ-4TZeiS1vshPm3lCff__IwxduYM-90bQ8ec8Nm-OyitrlQ12bdgRRlvnwXH8ek/s320/gin-chinotto-2.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><br />
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Im planning a trip to Los Angeles in early spring for work, at the end of this trip we plan to spend a few days in Palm Springs. I have neve been to this desert oasis however I am fascinated by the architecture and natural location so I am very excited about the trip. I would love to hear from anyone who has been there on the best places to eat, shop, stay and be entertained.Maiden Luxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04053941563530662571noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320614474950655395.post-10389869226992967052011-01-04T09:26:00.000+11:002011-01-03T15:27:46.337+11:00Pale Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5Ovmpocul9a60VWFLVjfkyyj8MgHNX4FVe3F_Bmeq4ceVkGMUZ2A33DQU1a3lDueznw8yu4dLObCLL_j4_vb5nE5UooMsj8-U5umv4MJZF7Pxk4wGgwOjCGnB62hcbH50cm0Drs9iSgO/s1600/2754077118_063cd558b0_o.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5Ovmpocul9a60VWFLVjfkyyj8MgHNX4FVe3F_Bmeq4ceVkGMUZ2A33DQU1a3lDueznw8yu4dLObCLL_j4_vb5nE5UooMsj8-U5umv4MJZF7Pxk4wGgwOjCGnB62hcbH50cm0Drs9iSgO/s400/2754077118_063cd558b0_o.png" width="296" /></a></div><br />
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