Miranda Coutts

Oh the truth of this quote. First impressions are so important and people are very judgmental. There is never going to be a second chance for giving a first impression.  Having said that, I do check myself in the mirror, every time, baby clinging to my hip before I go out and by the time I reach my front gate there is no-doubt a lovely dollop of foul-smelling spit-up on my shoulder. I wouldn't subject anyone to my dark circles from late night feedings with a screaming baby, so although I have gone to the effort to do my makeup (thank you YSL Radiant Touch Pen!), by the time I reach public domain my hair is the key issue. Usually affected by the humidity, it has defied my tonne of hairspray and turned from a sleek chignon into a style reminiscent of a Diana Ross frizz-fest circa 1980. That is all I have to say about that for now. Except this, leggings are not a substitute for trousers.

In the midst of the economic crisis in Paris, November 1932, Madame Gabrielle Chanel decided to create a collection of Haute Joaillerie, her fine jewellery collection. It was a very audacious collection with diamonds being the key feature. She used the camelia, a symbol of purity and beauty in her watches, jewellery, leathergoods and clothing. However, Chanel doesn't only produce accessories adorned with diamonds. I love her little camelias. Each season the house of Chanel come up with new fabrics and textures for their dear little camelias. I keep them tucked away safe in their lovely little Chanel boxes. For elegance, you can wear them anywhere you'd wear a scarf.