Every Day Waves

Next week I'll be turning 33. One of my golden rules is that older women (late 40's and on) shouldn't have long hair so whilst I'm still in my 30's and heading towards my 40's I've decided to grow my hair. 

Living in the desert where most days the humidity is hovering around 80%, it's hard to have long flowing locks because I have frizz ball hair and even though each day I wake up with the best intentions to 'do' my hair, I always either pull it back into a messy bun or try and style it but not very well and end up with a massive mop of waves. 

My dream hair is this...

Now I'm getting there...I've got the dark brown locks but I'm still growing out my fringe (why oh why do I keep on getting a fringe?!) and I need to add another few centimeters to the length.

Today I came across this great tutorial on how to do the every day wave. 

Now Lauren Conrad has made this look pretty damn easy but I'm not so sure but it's something I'm willing to give a try! I'd also like to learn how to curl my hair with my GHD straightener. I will look out for a video to post another day.

What is your dream hair style?

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Sweet Potato & Chicken Casserole

The weather in Doha is really heating up, most days it's in the mid 40's however there have been a couple of days where it's hit 50! So I have no idea why when it's so hot that I feel like wintery comfort food!

Perhaps it's getting myself prepared for 6 weeks in Australia during winter. Lady Sadie and I are heading back home to escape the heat and spend some quality time with family and friends. My parents have just moved from Sydney to a gorgeous little town about 1 1/2 hours from the city where I've been told it's going to be a bitterly cold winter...perhaps even snow! My little desert baby won't know whats hit her!

Last week while I was looking for recipes online I came across this meal from Taste. I made it last night and it was superb! The chicken was as tender as can be and the sweetness from the potatoes and caramelized onions worked perfectly with the strong taste of the fennel and mustard.

You can download the recipe here.

Enjoy!
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Polo Anyone?

Now this is the kind of polo event I'd like to be at! Unlimited bottles of champagne were served last Saturday at the Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic on Governors Island, New York.

I'm sure more people were paying attention to the fashion than what was happening on the field. A dazzling array of headwear, amazing dresses and even more amazing shoes were on display with New York Society fashion elite!

Have A Great Weekend

Hello my lovelies!

We have done our usual Friday thing which is hanging out by the pool all day! Even though temperatures have reached 50 this week I'm still in the mood for a hearty winter dish so tonight we're having...

Image from Jules Stonesoup

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

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Magazine Round Up

I'm ADDICTED to magazines, can't get enough. Here's what I'm reading at the moment...

Lonny Magazine

Matchbook Magazine

Harper's Bazaar Arabia

Vanity Fair

Elle Decor

Grazia Middle East

Celebrity Real Estate Stalking - Katy Perry & Russell Brand

If you could describe the house where Katy Perry & Russell Brand live...what would it look like? Bright colours? A strippers pole in the master bedroom? Miniature ponies running wild in the back yard? Well if this is the case then think again!

Perry & Brand recently put their Los Feliz property on the market for $3.4 million and what a beauty this property is!

The majestic, nearly 5,000 square-foot home, was built in 1922, features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a DIVINE gourmet kitchen, a library and brilliant views of LA. The master suite is "ballroom sized" (not a stripper pole in-sight!) and the gorgeous french doors provide access to the beautiful landscape grounds and very posh looking pool!

Images via Trulia

The Kardashians do Katy Perry

I had really good intentions today to write a good piece on all the new digital magazines out there but....I've come down with a severe ear infection and have a very short attention span at the moment!

Do you love the Kardashians? They are my guilty pleasure!

I came across this music clip that the whole family made while on vacation in Bora Bora.

Enjoy!
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