Westside with BunnyO, my Louboutins and the entry level stalking

Well I am have just left the station sitting in the first class carriage on my way to Melbourne for a visit.  Looking through my posts I have seen that I have not yet published this one from my last trip.  So to get me in the spirit I thought I would post it now, enjoy.

Oh sorry before I launch into post I just have to give a shout out the lovely grandmother sitting next to me.  She is really lovely and polite and well everything you would expect.  She even dressed for the occasion which is more than I can say - I just jumped out of the pool at my brothers threw on a pair of Ksubi cut off and a hand made Kevin Azzopardi tank with a pair of plum suede Zegna Driving Moccasins.

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I have been in Melbourne for  the last few days staying with my great friend and fellow Lady of Leisure (We aren't Ladies who Lunch, if we just sat around all day eating we would never fit into our amazing wardrobes), BunnyO.

On friday we got a chance to take a stroll through her local neighbourhood in Melbourne's inner west (well I think it is inner west - but the city view from her apartment is the reverse of the one I am used to from the inner east so that is logical right?).  Anyway it is really pretty here and she is right next to the race course where they race the Melbourne Cup - another favourite past time on mine (but that really is altogether another story.

Miss O is the only person I know that can turn any outfit into a glamours statement.  I guess the fact that she is a Spanish goddess is a great base to work.  Well today she is wearing what I can only  describe as designer workout wear.  I didn't know that such pieces existed int he Addidas range, I guess it must be from a collaboration with Stella Mcartney.

So anyway here are some snaps of our walk, these little suburbs of Melbourne are really one of the great pluses of the city.  

The Outfit: Z Zegna Blazer, Zegna Sport Denim Shirt, Dsquared2 Jean Cut Offs, Kris Van Assche White Tank, Hermes Belt, Cartier Santos Watch, YSL Besace AND Christian Louboutin Rollerboys!! 

- Oh and you always need a designer re-useable bag for shopping - this one is made from Maramekko fabric.

Me post my first attempt at stalking

This is a Returned Serviceman Legue Club I thought looked intriguing 

I love windows in $2 shops you never know what you will will find...

... Like these perfect for the cat loving smoker...

...or these

Chanel braces... nuff said!

 I do have to mention one embarrassing thing which involved a borderline stalking moment.  My BFF4E - that is the person I have been friends with since primary/elementary school - and I have this interesting type of communication where we really only do it with the others voicemail.

Anyway she has a place just around the corner from Bunny O's and I thought it could be good just to stop by her house on the off chance that she would be home - she is a doctor and works some cray cray hours so I thought that this was completely feasible.  She was not home so I left a note under her door, this in itself is not that bad, unfortunately I returned at least 2 or 3 times after this doing the same thing overt the next couple of days.

But I guess that it is the afore mentioned friends that I am now going to visit so I guess all is OK - I guess in relation to some of the actual shenanigans we have got up to it was nothing really.

The Dinner Party + me wearing High Waisted Pleated Shorts!! - Entree & Desert

OK so this is long overdue but as I am lady of leisure I find it hard to commit to anything really as there are always so many distractions (just as the friend that I was supposed to visit today - so sorry Simone!! xoxo).  But as the sister blog was posted a couple of days ago by the BBFF I really need to - as my father would say - "pull mu finger out!"

The other difficult thing is how to blog six dishes in one post - tres difficult - so I think that I will break it up into two blogs, so here it goes...

Aperetivo Plate:

I love this to serve on arrival with sparkling wine.  My fav is Veuve Cliquot but this night we served a very descent sparkling Rose.  I forget the name of but it was local to Gippsland, or maybe not, but it was not expensive as people in the country don't really appreciate the expense.

Anywho, on the aperetivo plate consisted of a Veal & Peppercorn Terrine, Jamon, Dolmades and Mild Chilli Olives.  This should be prepared yourself - I really stress this!!  People never arrive together or on time to anything so it gives a you a break while everyone arrives and has has a drinky or two.

It took me along time to work this out, but I normally don't eat the day of as I am too busy and I know the night will be a total binge.  The result of this was me toasted by the main course - but this way I am eating with the first drink and thus maintain dignity until after the desert is served and the dancing can begin!!!  on this occasion the dancing was to Fleetwood Mac, I love them and it also reminds me of my great friend B whom now lives in Honkers.

There are no rules for what to serve but it important that it is not low fat.  Fats delay you bodies ability to absorb alcohol so cheeses, nuts, meats and olives work to this end.

This was served on a hand made unique ceramic platter made by my beautiful artist BFF A.  The champaign saucer courtesy of BBFF's Eurovision party.

Entree - Insalata Caprese:

- Cut that thingy out of the top on the tomato turn over and make 4 slices from the bottom of the tomato without slicing completely through.

- Slice appropriate sizes portion of Mozzarella di Buffalo.
- In each slice of the tomato insert a slice of Mozzarella and a basil leaf then salt & pepper to taste.

- Drizzle your besets EVOO (if you don't know what this is look up anything Maggie Beers) and Balsamic Vinegar including the plate for presentation!

Desert - Mixed Berry & Stone Fruit Insalate:
- Choose your favourite in season berries, wash and out in large mixing bowl
- Choose your favourite in season stone fruit wash pit and dice then add to the mixing bowl.
- Toss and serve.

NB: sorry no pic of this but instead look at this far away pic of my great outfit (Customer Cardigan cut white shirt - did it myself with scissors (Ermenegildo Zegna), Summer Neck Scarf (Lanvin), High Waisted Double Pleat Shorts (Mitchell's Aussie Disposals), Linen and Cashmere Blazer worn as Cape (Ermenegildo Zegna Su Mis Sura), Hand Made Brogues (Limited Edition Ermenegildo Zegna).


Wearing YSL Tee, Dsquared2 Denim Just-Off (cit by yours truly) and D&G webbing belt in other pics.


All Photos c/- GirlinBoots


PS I didn;t proof read this...  I had a white wine instead!