Kellie Ritchie has been a lifelong dress collector and a year ago (yes, just before the world changed!) she brought her love of frocks to life, launching her own label RicRac Road. This RicRac Road …
The Model and Me: Ada and Lou Gracie dress in white
There’s a silly fashion rule (FYI most so-called fashion rules are silly) that says you shouldn’t wear white once the seasons click over to autumn. I think it’s more of a northern hemisphere thing than …
The Model and Me: Boteh Polyxena off shoulder top
I love a good browse and shop when on holiday and Burleigh Heads in January did not disappoint. On a rainy Thursday when the beach wasn’t calling, I brunched and did a lap of James …
3 steps to create a stress-free wardrobe that works for your lifestyle
I know that there are bigger things that cause stress in this world but you also know I’m a big believer in minimising the stress around the things you can control – the below three …
The Model and Me: Zarc Clothing Flora dress in floral spray
Welcome to a fresh, new year of Model and Me blog posts. I’m excited to share this Zarc Clothing Flora dress with you but before I do, let me tell you about this concept. If …
Lunchtime Live: 7 beauty products I’m LOVING right now
I’m more of a beauty product enthusiast than expert but I’ve learned a thing or two over the past 20 years of writing about skincare and makeup. For my latest Lunchtime Live on Instagram, I …
Why you need to stop worrying about what body shape you are
It really is time to stop worrying about what body shape you are. Wear what you LOVE, not what some archaic rule says you should. My name is Nikki Parkinson and welcome to my non-official, …
Recipe to try at home: Air Fryer Rick Shores Bug Rolls
It’s no secret that we love holidaying at Burleigh Heads on Queensland’s Gold Coast but, since 2016, an added attraction to our holidays at this iconic spot has been dining with the sand between our …
Want to take a peek inside my new wardrobe?
Want to take a peek inside my new wardrobe? My daughter reminded me late last year when my Lady Room (office/wardrobe/beauty corner) was almost complete that this concept had been on my original vision board …
UPDATE: My morning, nightly and weekly skin care routine
I’ve started a new IGTV Live Series where I’ll chat each Tuesday lunch time about a topic that I get a lot of questions about. First up: my skincare routine. More than anything, this something …
New year, new energy: how I’m setting goals for 2021
I don’t believe that things magically change from one year to the next but I do believe in harnessing the power of the new year, new energy vibe (although that belief may have been sorely …
Add my 2020 Top 20 reads to your summer reading list
Looking for a little reading or audiobook inspiration for the holidays? Check out my 2020 top 20 reads. I’ve either read or listened to the below books this year and enjoyed each of them. 2020 …