Vanity

These are often the hardest posts to write so they deserve a special place. This is where I bare my soul, confront my issues and ask for a shoulder to cry on. It’s also a place for me to allow myself to feel proud.

Vanity

Life Changing Experiences

07:00AM | May 22, 2013 | 8 comments

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Shot forth into abyss… That’s how it felt when my blog turned into a business. When I left school 10 years ago “Blogger” or “Social Media Manager” didn’t exist as a profession. In fact, my preferred career choice of “Photographer” was deemed a hobby by most unless I became an assistant or worked for a [...]

A Loss of Confidence

10:00AM | May 17, 2013 | 29 comments

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It can happen in a moment. You’re sitting at your desk or standing in the shops and something happens, actions that occur in a small fragment of time that may not even be directed towards you, yet completely changes the way you view not only the world but yourself…. has this ever happened to you? [...]

Tune Up

07:00AM | April 24, 2013 | 10 comments

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Health should never be neglected and with my big New York trip just weeks away I had a frank talk to my doctor about how I’ve been feeling physically and emotionally. I explained that I was feeling a little lost since Aidan started Pre School and had begun leaning on my old crutch, comfort food. I [...]

10 Random Things About Me

07:00AM | April 16, 2013 | 19 comments

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One I’m a night owl. An ideal working day for me would be from 11am-6pm. When I was living at home I was sent to bed at exactly 7pm. I’d then hang out in my room until 10-11 o’clock in the dark with a torch writing in my diary. I guess that part hasn’t changed, [...]

Oh No Endo

12:32AM | March 28, 2013 | 13 comments

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That’s right, I’m talking women’s business but that doesn’t mean I want my male readers to skip this post. Everyone knows a woman or girl who experiences a painful period. I’m not talking about ouchie cramps that a panadol or two will knock over. I’m talking ashen faced, foetal position, guttural moaning, hips on fire, discharge and clots, loss [...]

A Write Off

12:17PM | March 21, 2013 | 4 comments

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We’ve all been run down with the flu and I’ve been fighting it off for the last week or so and it’s wearing on me. I’m constantly up late with my little boy who normally sleeps through the night and Steve has man-flu so we all know how that goes. I’ve taken them both to [...]

Eargasam

12:34AM | March 13, 2013 | 5 comments

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My eyelids are heavy but my eyes are dry and refuse to close. My mind races and I barely remember to blink. I’m sitting still but I’m exhausted, my muscles tense and ache even whilst willing themselves to relax. It’s in those moments, be it daylight or night, that music washes over me like the sea over [...]

How to find your absolute perfect style at any size

07:00AM | March 6, 2013 | 2 comments

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When Nicolle’s message popped up on my facebook page it stopped me in my tracks. Firstly I was utterly flattered by her lovely words so I let that sink in and then I wondered… did I really have it all figured out? I think not so I wanted to expel any myth that I did. [...]

The Vogue Factor

07:30PM | March 4, 2013 | 20 comments

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Late Wednesday night I received a call from Chelsea Bonner of Bella Models, she wanted to know if I’d like to attend Kirstie Clements “The Vogue Factor” book launch the following night… um, sure you know, whatever. I almost died. A vogue party full of vogue people at a vogue location, sipping vogue drinks, all [...]

You got to have friends

11:16AM | February 19, 2013 | 18 comments

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Bette Midler had it right. There’s something about that special non-sexual relationship between two people that is utterly addictive. Friends can consume you, lift you higher than you’ve ever known, drag you down with harsh reality until your bawling and make you laugh until you wet your pants. I have friends, many actually but as [...]

Simone Perele and BGM Models Lingerie Couture Plus Size Model Search

06:00AM | February 13, 2013 | 14 comments

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When Darrianne Donnely of BGM Models invites you to spend the day at her Pyrmont apartment otherwise known as BGM HQ, you go. I was offered the opportunity to go behind the scenes during the ‘final five’ photo shoot for the Simone Perele & BGM Models Plus Size Model Search back in November last year. [...]

Sephora Ships to Australia via Tarazz

02:17PM | February 12, 2013 | 6 comments

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Towards the end of last year one of my friends who works for Tarazz.com.au told me a little secret… that they would become the platform for shipping Sephora products to Australia! For people in the know, for people who have stepped inside Sephora’s glossy doors of awesomeness this was HUGE news. Do you have any [...]

Room to Write

02:56PM | February 6, 2013 | 14 comments

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Space at my house is at a premium. Each square inch has to be functional or at the very least clutter free. When Stephanie came to live with us for a few months my studio was turned into a guest room and a dumping ground. After she left I reclaimed it as my studio but [...]

Hair Then, Hair Now

04:13PM | January 30, 2013 | 16 comments

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I’m quite vain about my hair. I like to brush it. I like to wash it. I like having it played with and I like getting it done at the salon. It is directly linked to my self esteem no matter how hard I try. I always find that on any given day it reflects [...]

Weight Watchers

02:08PM | January 15, 2013 | 13 comments

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I was surprised when a reader tweeted me to say I’d been mentioned in the February issue of Weight Watchers Magazine. I wasn’t aware at all as I don’t read it and I’d chosen to pass on the work opportunity offered by the WW marketing team last year to my friend Amanda who needed it [...]

Nuffnang Blogger of the Month

09:45AM | January 7, 2013 | 2 comments

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Well this was a nice way to start the week… Nuffnang Australia have me as their January 2013, Featured Blogger of the Month! I got to answer a few questions about what I do and why I do it. I shared a few of my favourite bloggers and talked a little bit about Aussie Curves. [...]

Little Bites

03:01PM | January 1, 2013 | 26 comments

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I forgot to set my alarm. I scrunched up my face and buried it back into the pillow. “So much for new years resolutions Danielle, you’ve already failed at your first one. What a great way to start the year… failing.” I can be pretty mean to myself, I don’t need anyone else’s help in [...]

2012 was EPIC

12:55AM | January 1, 2013 | 4 comments

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It’s not everything, just the bits I blogged about. My goal this year is to write smaller in more ways than one. I spent my entire New Years Eve reflecting on where I’ve been, how I’ve written, changes I’ve made and how I felt throughout the year. There is so much more I could have [...]

Danimezza SWIM 2012

05:00AM | December 4, 2012 | 42 comments

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I’m just a little overwhelmed, I still can’t believe it. There it is, the very first SWIM Lookbook and my first attempt at digital publishing… please be kind. I’ll come back later in the week once I’ve recovered and tell you more about the whole experience. For now just click, view, enjoy and then come [...]

Negatives & Positives

08:44PM | November 28, 2012 | 33 comments

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One day you’re sitting at your computer and you discover that someone has attacked you somewhat casually online and for a brief moment you reexamine your entire existence. Initially you’re shocked and hurt, you question what would drive a person to say negative things about you in such a public and seemingly meaningless way. You [...]

Appletiser: Get Your Sparkle On

02:09PM | November 27, 2012 | 30 comments

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Sponsored by Appletiser I’ll admit it, I love when parcels get delivered to my door and who wouldn’t when they look like this! The lovely people at Appletiser sent me a lovely sparkly care package filled with loose green glitter (yeah, still cleaning that up, thanks!) some yummy cupcakes from the Sparkle Cupcakery, sparklers and [...]

Curvy Girls NuVo

08:54AM | November 2, 2012 | 2 comments

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I was on twitter last night just minding my own business when I was alerted to the fact that I was on TV in the USA… WHAT?!?!?! Apparently my Skorch Magazine Cover (Nov 2011) was featured on NuVo’s Curvy Girls TV show so of course I went looking to see if I could find it. [...]

I Heart My Body 2012

10:56PM | October 25, 2012 | 45 comments

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I’ve just eaten a bowl of spaghetti for dinner and Aidan is playing quietly with his iPad. The sun is going down. “Just do it” I whisper my mantra softly to myself, soon I’m bare faced and naked. My hair is exactly how it looked when I woke up this morning. I grab the camera, set [...]

Achievable Delusion

06:00AM | October 24, 2012 | 6 comments

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This post isn’t a whinge I promise but it may sound like it, my mum says I have a knack for it. I’m feeling a little burnt out because I’ve been doing too many fabulous things. I know, you hate me right now but hear me out. I’m just one person and sometimes what you [...]

My Portrait Couture Gallery

05:00PM | August 24, 2012 | 8 comments

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As I explained earlier this week, the photoshoot experience with GM Photographics was pretty awesome. Everyday that went past waiting for the finished images to arrive was torture but they were worth the wait. The session and prints were a gift for me to review so I was so excited to see how they’d turn [...]

GM Photographics Portrait Couture

11:25AM | August 22, 2012 | 10 comments

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Before I left for New York I was treated to something very special, a Portrait Couture session with GM Photographics. Now lets get real here, I’m not camera shy and I’ve done my fair share of professional and amateur photo shoots but this was probably one of the most comfortable and relaxing ones I’ve done. [...]