So I am always entering competitions, the last was for some new crockery however I am going to have to stay content with my mismatched 3 piece set (was once 4 piece but I have managed to break one of each item being the clutz that I am.)

Thought that we would do our first ever little giveaway from our fabulous friends at Hollywood Fashion Tape to kick it off.

WWW.HOLLYWOODFASHIONTAPE.COM.AU

We have FIVE packs on offer and all you need to do is send your name and postal address to: showroom@sweatybettypr.com by Tuesday 5th August 2008, 17.00 to win!

What will the postman deliver? The must haves to avoid any potential wardrobe malfunction:

Hollywood Red Carpet Assortment

Hollywood Hook Ups

Hollywood Make – Out Mints

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=599845

Catch Sarah P and Clare talking about their favortite On-Line stores – as featured on Last weeks’s

A Current Affair

www.frockshop.com.au

www.miijo.com.au

xx ROX

Last Thursday was a very sad day with the passing of the hugely talented Fashion identity, Mark Keighery who passed away following a long fight with Cancer.

My first job fresh out of School was working for Mark and it’s because of his faith in me and the opportunities he gave me that Sweaty Betty PR exists today. He took me on as his receptionist and gave me the wonderful opportunity shortly after to look after his PR – a job, at 23 years old that was a DREAM – something, given I had no experience or qualifications I thought would never ever come my way. Mark gave me the desire to know that anything was achievable as long as you worked hard and had the passion to succeed you would be fine. I remember him saying – ‘Roxy just do it’!

I remember vividly the day when he asked me if I fancied looking after the PR, almost wetting myself with excitement at the opportunity – I grabbed it – it was only moments after that I received my business cards which I just about handed anyone who would pass me in the street.

Mark gave me the opportunity to delve into the PR world, a career that had never crossed my mind, taught me that if its a denim special don’t send every pair in the collection, only the best two (I had packed one in every single colour and style about 20 pairs!) – and a hunger and desire to be as successful as he was – with an empire. 

You will be sadly missed, Thank You for the opportunity you gave me, I have the success I do because of the opportunity and faith you had in me to do it.

Thinking of his wife Lisa & children Harry & Jack at this very sad time.

Roxy

So, walking along the streets of Paris, in 33 degree heat, a complete schvitz and with my freakin suitcase in hand (as I thought it would be best to shop with it given I was only in Paris for a day) I came across a long legged beauty …. none other than the fabulous Miranda Kerr.

Unlike me, she was not schlepping her suitcase but something far more handsome – none other than beau, Orlando Bloom! YUP! And being like a true tourist I couldnt help but ummmm Snap it. Yes, I am embarrassed & clearly do not have a career in photography should PR go belly up… But I thought I best share it…. How is it, in 33 degree heat – Miranda still looks so HOT!

I put my suitcase down, threw my Croissant in the bin and emptied my pockets of lollies after seeing her and thought I would take up Yoga – you never know, it could work a miracle!!

XX ROX

It’s hard enough to think about what one is to wear tomorrow let alone next Winter – yes, I’m talking Winter 2009! Well…. I have a bit of a sneak peak for you…. Armed with my camera, flash switched to ‘off’ so as not to be thrown out of the store by a burley londoner I snapped, just for you, some of the Must Haves out of London’s High Street stores the other day.

I never quite got into the whole brogue look this winter, and whilst the fashion gurus that pop in to our showroom daily do it so effortlessly when I slipped them on I felt quite the Fashion Victim! That being said – I am happy to take part ‘second time round’ being Winter 2009 given the trend just gets BIGGER!!!!! Your not talking safe browns and blacks anymore – the more out there the better, be it fluro, patent – you HAVE to have a pair!!!!

Trainer wise, and well, all know how partial I am to a great trainer (its clearly my Dad’s fault, who fancied a boy to hang out with rather than two girls called me Robbie for the better part of my 28 years!!!) Its all about the perforated trainer, the metallic pastel or the fluro…..

Its all COLOUR COLOUR COLOUR!

Some pics for you !

MWA xx RJ

This morning I awoke with remnants of an amazing dream still in my head… I dreamt that I was a famous actress attending the Oscars….. I strutted up the stairs in my floor length Versace gown surrounded by body guards whilst being blinded by the flashing lights from the paparazzi… Further on in the night I was unable to wipe the smile off my face as I was awarded with an Oscar for Best Actress…. Unfortunately I awoke with a fright as reality hit me with the piercing sound of my alarm.

On my way to work I daydreamed as I sat in traffic and wondered whether my dream was perhaps astro-traveling and therefore is going to come true in the future…? Ha ha I think not!!! Then I overheard on the radio that Forbes magazine has just announced their new list of the Highest paid actors in Hollywood…

Will Smith was Hollywood’s top earning movie star this past year- banking a whopping $80million in just 1 year! He has also set another remarkable record: thanks to the huge commercial success of his latest anti-hero action thriller ‘Hancock’, he has become the first actor ever to have 8 consecutive films earn more than $100million at the box-office.

Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers came in joint third with earnings of 55 million dollars each, and ‘Blood Diamond’ star Leonardo DiCaprio rounded off the top five after making 45 million dollars last year.

See the list below of the 10 highest earning actors from last year:

1. Will Smith- $80million
2. Johnny Depp- $72million
3. Eddie Murphy- $55million
4. Mike Myers- $55million
5. Leonardo DiCaprio- $45million
6. Bruce Willis- $41million
7. Ben Stiller- $40million
8. Nicholas Cage- $38million
9. Will Ferrell- $31million
10. Adam Sandler- $30million

I was a little disappointed to find that no female actors made the top 10 list but I’m sure they weren’t far behind in the earning stakes!!

So all this dreaming about actors got me thinking… Perhaps I’m in the wrong profession!!!?

Xx Tahlia       

I made a very interesting observation today. Whilst shoveling down a piece of salmon sushi at the very chic Harvey Nics in Knightsbridge I was brushed past by a most interesting pram – pushed by a most unlikely driver….. Now, I am, as most will know, a sucker for anything with a bit of a logo – but this my friends, is taking it to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL – Introducing none other than the Fendi Pram! Yup! And what better for today post (in celebration of The Packers, little lass, Indigo) to talk things for the Yummy Mummy’s.

Now, although I am a stickler for the latest Chanel that Agnes may have thrown over her shoulder or that plunging neckline tee that Mary Kate is sporting, the below is just taking that label love to a whole new, SCARY level. The driver you ask? Well, my lack of listening in 2 Unit English wont allow me to paint the most precise picture, but Ill try – shut your eyes, invisage and chubby lad, red faced, actually lets say red bodied due to his pasty english skin having caught the 3 hours of London sun today, a bit of a denim short finishing at the calf, white addidas trainers and socks pulled up, teamed back with a soccer jersey which clearly his Mrs. had put in the tumble dryer and shrunk it a good 3 sizes and orange stubbly looking hair. ahhh YEAH, SEXY! And what topped it off? None other than a ‘understated’ HAHA Fendi pram.

Now, its either awful taste, a trip to Hong Kong to one of those special ‘its made in the same factory as the real ones’ OR extreme wealth – my pick? Well, in this case, I say, stick with the Bugaboo, it looks much more flash in a smart navy blue and white trim, treat yourself to a bit of Aloe Vera cream to avoid that red burnt flesh look & leave the designer prams (which on further investigation leads me to a Burberry one too) to the Visual Merchandisers to use to jazz up those opulent windows along the Champs Elysee – do not, I repeat, do not subject your child to such a fashion faux par!

xx RJ

And for those who really want oppulance in the way of a pram – I did spot a fair few ‘Silver Cross Balmoral Prams, which were all pushed by lunching ladies of Knightsbrige, teamed back with Hermes Birkin Bags & Couiffed Hair Do’s (plus atleast TWO nanny’s) -

More international observations to follow!

“Close your eyes and tap your heels together three times… And think to yourself there’s no place like home…”

Somewhere over the rainbow 20 designers are recreating Dorothy’s famous ruby slippers from the beloved classic The Wizard of Oz. To celebrate the Wizard of Oz’s 70^th Anniversary next year, designers such as Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Oscar De La Renta and LAMB by Gwen Stefani are each creating their own rendition of the Ruby Shoes in materials ranging from crocodile skin to crystal.  

‘The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection’ will be unveiled at Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC on September 4^th. The collection will then be displayed as part of New York Fashion Week before being taken around the US on a tour. Finally, the creations will be auctioned off for charity with all proceeds going to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

I wonder if I tap my feet twice a pair might magically appear…. ?!!

Xx Tahlia

Life isn’t about finding yourself.

Life is about creating yourself.

(unknown)

xx RJ