Hmmmm...just thinking!

I open a mag and read 'how to look good naked'....and think easy...just let it hang out i think.

Then I watch foxtel 'Next top model'...who gives a shit.....are we really that shallow that now we sit on couch and watch other peoples 'REALITY' bull shit...as if your life isn't already hard work, full of hurdles to jump, possibly emotional and tiresome....then you want to watch it, someone elses?? Take me away I say.....give me something so far removed from REALITY almost trashy....something I don't need to compare myself to - for better or worse. EXAMPLE- Jersey Shore...I walk away and say 'losers' and feel better about myself, Biggest Loser...i think I've got my own fat ass to look at in the mirror and feel guilty if I've eaten too much pasta.....and I change the channel. I love to escape with topics that are not my REALITY or close to it....Mad Men- oh to have lived in the 50's, Gossip Girl- I know its some rich bitches reality but its not mine....the fashion and drama fabo, TruBlood- addicted and totally sucked in (pardon the pun)....... Can you even remember what life was like before the net, facebook, ipods, foxtel, TECHNOLOGY????

I do- there were people visiting un expetadly with no call- it was fine, exceptable and fun. Could you imagine if that happened now, after they leave you'd be like 'can you believe they just popped past and at dinner time, so rude', now its 'lets catch up....in July, got your diary?' . As kids we would climb trees, play chasy, have a slippery slide at the front and run through the sprinkler (no stage 3 back then), play 'husbands and wives' and kiss with our hands in the middle, there were dinner parties every weekend, eating noodles out of a box was like a dream when watching it on Melrose place, driving to La Porchetta in either Toorak or Carlton was considered a special treat (now they are everywhere and crap wateva!).....life was full but so much more social and FACE to FACE..... i am scared to think what our SOCIAL or lack of LIFE will be like in 10, 20- 30 years to come.

Too many options, too much pressure TO BE...... let it all hang out I say and JUST BE!

Just a thought!


Melina B
personal stylist, life+style coach, fashion retail consultant
email: stylemeover@hotmail.com
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The 'CBF' onion messy bun

The onion messy bun- when you have the CBF's (can't be f'ds) and having a crap hair day, pulling your hair into a high messy loose bun.

At first I will admit, I was totally against this hairstyle as I believe it portrays 'being un tidy, out of control', 'lost', 'lack of motivation. However, after moving house this weekend just gone, the 'Onion' was highly appropriate and fitting to the occassion. The problem is that it is highly addictive and have found it hard to leave with the boxes and messy spare room.....why is it we feel we need to to appear maintained and manicured in order to 'feel' ready to conquer the world? Will i do the 'onion' tomorrow? - secretly I would love to, however NO I will be reaching for my GHD to wave a wittle magic........i love sexy curls. If only I could braid my fringe.....it would be a pretty CBF style.

Ironically the 'Onion' bun is a 2010 Fashion Trend do- Vuitton is a fan! http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/key-hairstyles-for-2010-range-from-braids-to-high-buns-1878988.html?action=Popup

Melina B
personal stylist, life+style coach, fashion retail consultant
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CHEEKY.....

Being out and about I can't help but watch what EVERYone is wearing....I'll be listening to a client or friend however my eyes are darting here there and everywhere! One thing I keep seeing and its driving me nuts is denim 'short shorts'.....and I mean SHORT! Cheeky in fact.... Its not so much that others can and are wearing but that 12-16 year olds are!!! What ever happened to self respect and their parents having a say...I mean I am all for self expression but I don't to be expressed to this much. It attracts the wrong idea and simply put....young girls should not be looked at in those regions by men. PUT THEM AWAY!!!

There I said it!


Melina B
Life & Fashion Stylist
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'When I grow up........'

Growing up my parents always said 'You be anything you want if you put your mind to it'........how do you process this at 10 years old? I wanted to be Punky Brewster.......and that didn't happen. I am only starting to understand (after 28 years and 10 years of solid personal development) that you CAN be and DO anything you want as long as you don't listen to everyone's elses Issues, Fears, Jealousy and Insecurities (as you would know people like to dump their crap).

Again, how does a 10 Year Old process this?? They don't! And they don't care! They get hurt, they fall over with scratched knees and get back up again......... They believe they are the SHIT anyway if getting to the tuck shop before anyone ele to get a cola sunny boy(remember those) is achieving a goal......then Mum & Dad are right the 10 year old thinks!.

Apply this to being an adult (we are supposed to be aren't we).....are you still trying to think about what you want to be 'When you grow up' and planning on how your going to get there? We all are.....some people just plan and others believe like a feather the wind will blow them where they are meant to go. SO.....do you believe you can do and be anything you want? YOU SHOULD......dreaming then believing and finally achieving is an amazing experience. AND its FREE!!

PS- Found my inner child this weekend.....you know those child proof trampolines with the safety nets? Yeah well I star jumped in there 'wooing' with every jump and then proceeded to hold hands with a 5 & 3 yo and 19 month old....jumping and laughing! Its GREAT to get back to basics........just being! TRY IT!

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Melina B
personal stylist, life+style coach, fashion retail consultant
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CHRISTMAS IN 22 DAYS....What the!?

Ok....tell me its just not me feeling whacked and like I've been in a time shuttle that has made the past 12 months fly and is if I had just digested my 2008 Christmas Turkey?

Christmas is 22 days away.....what the?! I can't even get my head around buying gifts....AGAIN! I wonder if there is a little man who is responsible for the time and likes to shit stir every now and then and fast forwards the time on us and then on other days.....delays the hell of the day as if it is Brisbane SLOW time...!!! Seriously though, Life now offers us so much, so many things to do, see, achieve....that we are busy busy busy being busy and completely miss the down time!

Apparently it gets even faster when you have children....HOLD ON, PUT YOUR SEAT BELT ON!

Well, I thought it was just me but my gorgeous Nonna Maria turned 77 last week...and whilst making me a Wog espresso in the old school cafeteria coffee maker- sighs (add little wog old lady accent)- 'Melina, life a goes very very fast, i no know where the time go'. Refreshing and scary at the same time knowing its just not me....

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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Melina B
personal stylist, life+style coach, fashion retail consultant
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Where has time GONE!

My my my.......time certainly does fly when you're having fun, this is no lie! I was starting to feel guilty for not blogging every week as I had promised myself and others I would....I've had friends and followers asking me 'whats happening are you ok?', I really felt the pressure to deliver- I am sure you all can relate! It started to really bug me and then I thought 'I CAN NOT do everything', as much as I would like to think that I can, I can not! 'Only human, only human' I keep repeating to myself.

SOOOOOOOOO......the past 2 months has been hectic, exciting, challenging and damn fun! Between styling with Melbourne's FABULOUS Special Event Management team - Valentina & Associates (VAA) , Celeb styling with Dom Bagnato for the Spring Racing Carnival and fitting in one-on-one personal stlying and shopping....there has been no time for Blogging. BUT I AM BACK!

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Off to play and style for a fashion parade tomorrow night @ QV Melbourne CBD with the VAA team

Watch this space...

Smiles,

Melina B
personal, fashion & life stylist
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Calling MEN & WOMEN- Your help is required...

As apart of our consulting service, we am currently running 2 Surveys for clients- Menswear and Ladies wear. Our goal is to better understand Mens & Ladies shopping habits, requirements and NEEDS!

If you could please take 3.5 minutes to answer these questions and then email the link to all your friends- Lady or Man there is one for each- we would really appreciate it!

Click below:
Ladieswear Survey

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*Survey closes October 16th 2009*

Smiles,

Melina B
personal stylist, life+style coach, fashion retail consultant
email: stylemeover@hotmail.com
web: stylemeover.com
voice: +61 0411811381