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Want to make you guests feel like British royalties? Well, make your next party really special with a sophisticated aftenoon while drinking tea and enjoying sweet delights. A tea party is a great way to celebrate special occasions like Mother’s Day with a Mother-Daughter themed tea party, also it is perfect for a bride or mother to be, as a bridal or baby shower.
This theme is a classic. Execute it with the right venue and decorations and it can turn any party from normal to fabulous. You can focus only on the attires or you can go crazy and make all the venue black and white and even get striped straws and a black and white striped carpet. You can make it an old Hollywood party, mod or even a 60’s bash.
Think Tinkerbell’s home. An enchanting venue with sparkly twinkle lights, sweeping branches, candlelight, dangling crystals and floating butterflies. This theme will make everybody feel like they are in a fairy tale. The focus should be on the lights instalations to make it all magical and ethereal looking.
Rustic, wooded settings. Mason jars. Wood crates, containers. Barrels. These are the key elements for the hotest theme of the season: rustic. Just use nature as the inspiration and you get a cozy and comfortable ambiance that will make your guests relax and feel like home.
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Nicole Richie was given a rock-star reception when she made her much-hyped appearance at Westfield shopping centre in Sydney’s Parramatta on Thursday night.
The diminutive beauty, who has been married to Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden since 2010, happily posed with fans who had patiently camped out to catch a glimpse of the 33-year-old designer.
Living up to her stylish reputation, the Candidly Nicole star’s outfit didn’t disappoint.
Rock-star reception! Nicole Richie beamed as she made her way through Westfield shopping centre in Parramatta, Sydney on Thursday night
We all know Nicole Richie is a bit of a fashion maven.
Long gone are the days of dodgy fake tan, straggly extensions and Juicy Couture tracksuits. Now Nicole is all sleek and chic with still a hint of the bohemian edge she became well known for when she was styled by Rachel Zoe.
And last night in Australia she lived up to her reputation as she attended an event at a Westfield shopping centre, wearing this very cool top by Balmain. We love the sheer jacquard and geometric pattern and styled with wide leg trousers, Nicole has really nailed this new season look.
The mother-of-two showed off her petite frame in a sheer, long-sleeved top, which she teamed with high-waisted, flared black trousers.
Her eye-catching pink pixie cut injected a dash of colour into the look, while she accessorised her ensemble with a simple silver necklace and an array of earrings.
Inside the event, fans were treated to an exclusive fashion workshop held by Nicole, which was focused around autumn racing in conjunction with Myer for the upcoming Golden Slipper event.
Hey, there! The mother-of-two gave an enthusiastic wave to the crowd as the took to the microphone to give a fashion masterclass in the lead up to the Golden Slipper event, which will be held in Sydney this Saturday
Miss Richie has landed the coveted role of international ambassador for this year’s Golden Slipper Carnival, which will be held in Sydney on March 21. As part of her gig she will judge Myer’s popular Fashions On The Field competition.
As Creative Director for her clothing and accessories line House of Harlow 1960, and with her experience acting as a mentor for aspiring designers on reality show Fashion Star, Nicole is well placed to cast her eye over the best dressed’s efforts.
While media were strictly forbidden from asking about her former reality show The Simple Life, her stint in rehab, her new sister-in-law Cameron Diaz and family, Nicole was eager to discuss her track-side fashion.
Speaking to News.com.au about her eye for style, Nicole said of her upcoming races appearance: ‘This is my first race day so I would suggest just to “have fun with it” as that’s the fun part about fashion. You can live in the moment.’
Love that look… The 33-year-old displayed her petite frame in a sheer, long-sleeved top, which she teamed with a black bra and high-waisted trousers
Expert… The US stunner has landed the coveted role of international ambassador for this year’s Golden Slipper Carnival, which will be held in Sydney on March 21
‘I don’t have a backup here, but I have my outfit sorted. It’s a surprise.’
She also revealed to The Daily Telegraph that she wouldn’t be placing any bets: ‘I have never won gambling in my life. I am really bad at it.’
The Richie-Madden’s clan love affair with Australia is a long-running saga after husband Joel, and the father of her two children, daughter Harlow, seven, and son Sparrow, five, began working as a judge on The Voice Australia in 2012.
During The Voice filming duties the young family are based in both Sydney and LA.
The longtime edition to the singing show will be joined this season by his twin brother, Benji, in the same spinning chair.
The long and the short of it: Nicole’s tiny frame was truly highlighted when she stood next to the very tall host
Say cheese! The Candidly Nicole star rubbed shoulder with excited fans
QANTAS and Samsung have launched a trial entertainment service that uses virtual reality to give customers a three dimensional experience in the air.
As part of the trial, Samsung Gear VR headsets will be available to customers in Sydney and Melbourne International first class lounges from mid-February, and first class cabins on select A380 flights between Australia and Los Angeles from mid-March.
Donning a headset will give Qantas customers 360 degree virtual reality vision of destinations such as Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, new Qantas products, and in-flight movies.
“Qantas will be the only airline to offer a virtual reality entertainment experience in-flight,” Qantas said in a news release.
The trial will run for three months to assess customer feedback on how the VR experience adds to the overall travel experience on long-haul flights.
Qantas spokesman Olivia Wirth said the technology would open up new lounge and in-flight entertainment for customers, as well as give Qantas a powerful way to preview destinations and experiences.
“Whether the user wants a virtual tour of our new Los Angeles First Lounge or experience an A380 landing from the tarmac, this technology gives us a completely new way to connect with our customers,” Mrs Wirth said.
“From an in-flight entertainment perspective, it’s an industry first. Qantas is committed to being at the forefront of innovation to give our passengers the very best and latest in-flight experiences, like accessing the virtual worlds of their favourite Hollywood blockbusters from the comfort of their seat 40,000 feet above the ground.
“It’s also a fantastic tool to feature our network’s destinations, inspiring travel and promoting tourism.”
Samsung Electronics Australia Chief Marketing Officer, Arno Lenior, said the use of Samsung Gear VR technology across selected Qantas services would provide an exceptional experience for customers.
“We believe Samsung Gear VR, one of the latest innovations from Samsung, will open new worlds for Qantas customers who experience the technology for themselves,” Mr Lenior said.
Qantas said it was working closely with production company Jaunt to develop and produce the live-action content including destination footage.
TEN widows of World War One veterans will be flown for free by Qantas to Anzac Cove for the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, subject to medical checks.
The women, who range in age from their 70s to early 90s, married the veterans long after they returned from war. In some cases, there was an age difference of more than 40-years.
A Qantas spokesman said the widows would be accompanied by a carer as well as nurses, Department of Veteran Affairs staff, and an Australian Defence Force doctor.
“We are honoured to be carrying war widows and their carers to Turkey so they can attend commemorative services at Gallipoli,” said Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce.
“Two of Qantas’ founders, Paul McGinness and Hudson Fysh both served with distinction in the First World War and today, their legacies remain strong as do our ties with the services of the Australian Defence Forces.”
Mr Joyce also announced an additional flight for Australians travelling to Turkey for Anzac Day, departing Sydney on April 21.
The Boeing 747 seats 364 passengers and will help carry those people who received a ticket in the Federal Government ballot to attend the historic Anzac Day service.
Only those with an attendance pass will be able to attend the official commemorations at Anzac Cove.
Federal Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Michael Ronaldson said those who missed out on a pass would have other opportunities to attend commemorative services.
“Those without attendance passes for Anzac Day 2015 may consider visiting Gallipoli on August 6 for the Battle of Lone Pine commemoration service,” said Senator Ronaldson.
“Australians can also attend a Dawn Service in Australia or watch the televised broadcast of the Gallipoli and Villers-Bretonneux services.”
He commended Qantas for helping to carry Australians to Turkey for the historic event.
“The Anzac Centenary is a milestone of special significance to all Australians as the First World War played such an important role in defining us as nation and as a people,” Senator Ronaldson said.