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It is time for spots around Wellington city to be lit up with pretty sparkly lights again!  From the 22-31st of August a dusk till 11pm walk around Wellington will become a little bit like a treasure hunt.   The Lux festival starts around Eva street or the water front and make your way around spotting lighting exhibits by local artists and collaborators.  

My favorites last year were the pretty birds in Eva Street, the glowing ice cubes in the park and the glowing balls on the trees by the waterfront.  I am sure there will be a whole lot of gorgeousness on show this year!

enjoy!

xoxclaire

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Hey there you!

Welcome to 2014!  We are now a few weeks into January and I do hope you are having a most fabulous time thus far.  Be it getting productive and working on your goals or relaxing and enjoying a wee bit of summer sunshine.

We think that 2014 will be a great year for us all!  For Madame Fancy Pants' 2014 plans, we will be hunting high and low to bring you lovely new goodies for yourself, your home and your loved ones.  We also have an exciting treat for y'all planned which will be announced in the next few weeks! eeeeee!  

Let us start with new goodies... Introducing Belle + Beau clothing!  Gorgeous certified organic, made in New Zealand cotton garments.  Light and comfy, perfect for summer days.  I LOVE the Lucy maxi, stripes, long, stretch...its got what I am looking for in a summer dress!

Pop in store and have a try for yourself or check them out online here.

xoxclaire

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It’s Friday and the weekend is coming for us faster than a hungry Pachycaphalosaurus.

Which leads us to the question: what are you up to this weekend? Hopefully you have some grand plans and ambitions. If you’ve a lack of dinosaur-related activities, then perhaps a bit of sobering weekend reading is in order:

All my friends are still dead. 

In other Friday bits'n pieces:

• Have you seen the new bar that has moved into the old premises of a Cuba Street Laundromat, just up from us at MFP? I haven’t been to Laundry yet, but definitely looking forward to checking it out.

• If you’ve no plans for Saturday night, a number of great local bands are playing at Bodega for the Like Minds Concert. And it’s for a good cause – proceeds go to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.

• So excited to hear that Alice Munro has been awarded the Nobel Prize for literature! If you’re after a book to curl up with for the weekend (having already enjoyed All My Friends Are Still Dead, of course), maybe try Too Much Happiness. Superbly excellent collection of stories. And a bit heartbreaking, though in a quite different way to the sadness of dinosaurs.

• If the weather stays all grey and dismal, like it’s doing now, and you’re looking to do something a bit creative to do with all the inside hours – we can help! Roller derby embroidery? Or maybe unicorns and cats? A soft owl cushion? (The owl's name is Oswald, even!) Oh, we’ve got this.

Happy weekending!

xxJen

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Hello lovelies!

We just got delivered a box of Capital Magazines 3rd issue this wet Wellington morning.  Its filled with lovely articles on local things and folk.  Like a lovely article on local musician Andrew Moore,  Information on owning a doggy in the city, an insight in to previous Mayor Kerry Prendergasts money thoughts, Bird of the month and heaps more.  Pretty good going Capital, love your simple easy to follow design and your support of local folks.

Pop in and grab a copy for just $3.90

xclaire

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(Image Source: beyonce.com)

What better way is there to brighten up a wet and chilly week than watching this lady strut her stuff in some bootylicious videos? Got me lookin' so crazy right now..

And who runs the world? Let me hear you say it; GIRLS! 

Now you're all pumped and have practiced your booty shaking skills in the comfort of your home, bring them and all your attitude to the Beyonce Covers Night at Mighty Mighty on Friday night! Featuring an array of wonderful performers such as Lisa Tomlins and The Digg, you'll sure have an amazing time. The ladies at Madame Fancy Pants are all going too, dressed up and ready to dance! Did somebody say velvet croptop and big hoop earrings?..

(Image Source: Mighty Mighty)

See ya'll there! Keep warm, keep chipper! I'll leave you with some words of wisdom from Mrs Carter herself:

"I strongly believe that if you work hard, whatever you want, it will come to you. I know that's easier said than done, but keep trying!"

xoxo Anneke xoxo

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