Melbourne Cup: The ensemble guide

In the final dash to finding the perfect Melbourne Cup Racewear, remember these three things:

1. Crown yourself a queen with a statement headpiece, fascinator makes a fashionista.
2. Tread lightly...the grass...those heels, avoid girl overboard!
3. Eyes to the sky and feel fabulous, embrace the princess that you are!

Reflecting on the key trends this season, I have compiled four looks that will have you deemed the on-field fashionista! Highlighting classic black with a modern nude twist, floral must haves, peachy pastel hues and a touch of neon pink. 

Black with a hint of nude... by professorbarbie featuring a clutch purse

Feminine and Floral by professorbarbie featuring mimco

Peachy Keen by professorbarbie featuring nine west

Tickled Pink by professorbarbie featuring lip makeup

Who has fabulous Melbourne Cup plans this year? I would love to see some pictures and hear your stories! Link or email me at professorbarbie@gmail.com.

Kisses, 
Professor Barbie
xxx 

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Lily-Flame Luxury

I’m often asked as a blogger, what fuels my food for thought (aka the inner musings of a piece) and it is not generally something that an be defined in a simple explanation. Stimulation for me is derived from the ambience that surrounds me and today I am engaging in more than one of my 5 senses.  I am burning a combination of 3 amazing scents from the Lily-Flame England signature candle collection.

Today I’m creating Christmas come early as I burn Snow Fall, Mistletoe Kisses and Ho! Ho! Ho! While the three fragrances blend seamlessly together, igniting a sweet, captivating atmosphere, my choice of the three would have to be Snow Fall, which as its name suggests, emits a soft snowy smell. Teamed with the berry and deep wine scent of Ho! Ho! Ho! and the pine, grassy scent of Mistletoe Kisses, the balance of scents are perfect for the festive season.  

There is nothing more relaxing then watching a candle slowly burn and gather pooling wax, it is an aesthetically beautiful image.  What I simply love about the Lily-Flame collection is that each candle is presented with brightly coloured chunks of wax that are pressed into the set wax. When the candles burn, the textured pieces melt and their colours determine the final colour of the wax. A final note on the presentation of the candle, leads me to the pretty packaging. Each candle is lovingly hand dressed with a decorative and colourful label equipped with its unique name and charming tag line. Note the thoughtful little sentiments of the festive scents I am burning: Ho! Ho! Ho! The Finest Wines, The Deepest Snow; Snow Fall, Drifting Down Without a Sound and Mistletoe Kisses, A Little Festive Fun!

For a complete listing of the amazing Lily-Flame collection visit their website, instagram @iheartlilyflame and official Facebook page and keep your eyes peeled for future Lily-Flame postings on this space.

Love Professor Barbie

xxx

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