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Petite Kitchen Winter 2013 Journal

 

We are very excited to introduce this beautiful recipe journal to you all; say hello to Petite Kitchen! This stunning little journal, crammed with recipes and packed full of the most drool-worthy photography, will be a welcome addition to any home. Be sure to get one into your kitchen quick to start cooking delicious, simple and good for you food!  


Petite Kitchen is written by Eleanor Ozich, author of the food blog of the same name. Eleanor started developing simple, natural recipes to help nourish her young daughter who had developed seemingly incurable eczema. After a visit to a Naturopath who suggested a radical change in diet, Eleanor started a new approach to cooking which has since magicked away her daughter's eczema and improved her whole family's health! You can read more about Eleanor's inspiring story on her blog; which, like the journal, is full of wonderful recipes and is definitely a must read.

 

The recipes from Petite Kitchen aren't just healthy and nourishing, they taste wonderful and look amazing too. Here's a sneak peak from this season's issue:

   

Um, yuuuuum! I want to eat them all. Thanks Petite Kitchen for the drool-worth images!

 

Hope ya'll are keeping warm and dry and the snow isn't impacting too much on those of you down South. Be sure to find a snuggle buddy, a hot water bottle and a big quilt! For those of you in Welly, banish those Winter chills with a big dance at tonight's Beyonce Tribute Show at Mighty. We'll see you there!

 

Happy Friday!!!

xoxo Anneke xoxo

 

 

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Bootylicious.

(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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So You Think You're A Hipster?

This book by Kara Simsek is full of hilarious case studies to help you "get" that species of hip people that populate Wellington with their cupcakes, chinos, moustaches and 1950s glasses.

 

If you discover one of your nearest and dearest is, in fact, a hipster, use the handy guide below to help you pick out a present for that person who knows what's "cool", before it is "cool". (Apologies to those who have been identified as a hipster in this blogpost if offence has been caused, but hey, you might find something you like x )

(So you think you're a hipster

 

(Chrissie Dress, Trug Bag)

Pair a classic shift with a trug hanging effortlessly from your elbow hook and you're good to go get those organic chia seeds you've been lusting after.

 

(Moustache Growers Guide)

You might not like it, but you might like it better when it's looked after well with the help of this guide. 

(Miss Sparrow Blossom Blouse, Cannonball Skirt

Arguably the most well dressed of all hipsters.

 

(Sublime Stitching)

If it's not handmade, it's not hip.

(A Pug's Guide to Etiquette)

Got a pug? Hip. 

 

Hope this blogpost helped you understand the ways of the hipster, and made you smile, be sure to read the book to learn about even more categories of hipster. In the end, we might all be a little hipper than we thought!

Have a hip weekend,

xoxox Anneke xoxox

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Madame Fancy Pants is on Instagram!

Got an iPhone? Addicted to Instagram? So are we! Madame Fancy Pants is on Instagram and we're loving it. We'd love for you to follow us and say hi, share photos with us and enter the lovely competitions we run. Don't have Instagram or an iPhone but still want to see what we're up to? All good! Follow our Instagram Feed on our Facebook Page

 

And to give you a taster of what you can see on our Instagram, here's some images we quite fancy on our page.

 

Oh so pretty! Hope to see you all on Instagram soon.

 

xoxoMFPxoxo

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Ways To Wear: Arielle Mermin's Broken English Top

It's Friday! Yay! To celebrate the weekend we have some style inspiration for you in the form of our second edition of Ways To Wear, where you'll find two different outfits formed around a key piece, all from our lovely store.

Today's edition features this stunning, sheer, silk Broken English Top by Arielle Mermin. A classic style but with a standout pattern; a pretty orange, tan, navy and jewel green paisley.

Now you've seen the blouse in all her glory, here's look one:

(1. Zelda Skirt, 2. St Louis Cape, 3. Destructive Romance Bag, 4. Through The Splinters Necklace)

 

This first look is your girly Friday or weekend look; cute and smart but also comfortable enough to last the day and night! Tuck the top into the bottle green skirt, keep warm with the lovely cape and give the look a little edge with the necklace and bag. Wear it out for brunch in the morning, an afternoon stroll through town and then drinks with the girls in the evening, and ,if you're feeling up to it, maybe go dancing afterwards. Try wearing this look with some black ankle boots and sheer black tights in Winter or some chunky tan wedges on a warmer day. You'll be turning heads all day! 

(1. Ada Pant, 2. Walnut Heart Necklace, 3. House Coat in Naval, 4. Vane Bag)

 

Look two is a classic, workday look. Warm, comfortable and smart black pants, a singlet tucked in with the top thrown over, a sweet little necklace around your neck, a beautiful navy wool coat wrapped around your shoulders and this soft, leather bag slung over you. You'll be looking professional, feeling beautiful and up to facing a day at work! 

 

Hope this has provided some inspiration as to how to wear the lovely Broken English Top! If you've seen some pieces you like then remember we have 20% off storewide until next Wednesday 12th June (excluding Orania and laybys). Use the code may20 to receive this discount online!


Enjoy your weekend, may this crisp sunny weather ever continue!

 

Anneke xoxo

 

 

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It's Sale Time!

 

A bit of cheer for these chilly winter days! 20% off is pretty rad. You should check this helpful guide out too!

xoxMFPxox

 

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New Skincare!

 

We have some very exciting news! Madame Fancy Pants is now stocking some seriously beautiful, natural, New Zealand made skincare for you to get onto your face and body to dazzle the crowds with soft, healthy, vibrant skin. We have the lovely Orania gracing our shelves to fulfill all your beauty regime needs (and for you too, men out there!) and we are also introducing Happy Little Poppets into our family; a skincare range especially for little ones.

Say hello to Orania!

 

Orania is a range of natural, freshly-made skincare.  Handmade in New Zealand, Orania combines precious plant and seed oils with botanical extracts to feed, nourish and support your skin.  Essential oils are added for the benefit of both physical and emotional wellbeing. Orania products contain no synthetic or chemical preservatives, colours or fragrances.  All ingredients are chosen for their nourishing, healing and restorative properties, not just to make the products look, smell or feel good – although they do! Cleansers, facial oils, body oils, room mists and male moisturizers, we have something for everyone. Bonus, it’s all super affordable too!

I’m currently loving the Cleanser; it’s a really gentle exfoliating product so it’s perfect for everyday use. My skin is feeling lovely and soft, and looking a little healthier each day. I’ve been using it in the evening to remove all my makeup and have been following it with the Facial Crème which is light, absorbs easily and it smells amazing! I also have to introduce you to Claire’s favourite and Orania’s Star Product, their Facial Oil..

 

This beauty is Orania's premium product and was the first skincare blend they produced. The delicate oil is both nourishing and hydrating and is a blend of 12 different precious plant and seed oils, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids which boost collagen production and help to rebalance oily and dry skin.

Facial oil is easily absorbed and can be used alone, with facial mist (creating an emulsion for a less rich feel), or can be added to your favourite facial crème.  It creates a beautiful basis for natural face care, either with or without makeup. Claire absolutely adores it to make her skin all soft and lovely, and it’s definitely on my “must-try” list!

Be sure to check out our full range of Orania products on our website, and come in and visit us to try out these lovely products.

We’ve also got the full range of Happy Little Poppets; natural skincare for little ones with their precious skin, made here in New Zealand. 

Developed in response to an enormous amount of requests from customers for baby care products, the Happy Little Poppets range consists of five lovingly crafted skincare products for babies and toddlers. Formulated with the gentlest ingredients Mother Nature has to offer and scented with relaxing lavender oil, this range takes perfect care of delicate new skin. With hair and body wash, soap, moisturizing lotion, baby oil and an all over balm, little ones will be squeaky clean with soft, healthy skin to boot!

New natural skincare is definitely exciting! Hopefully we’ll see some of you in here soon to try everything out.

Have a lovely weekend!

Anneke xox

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I Make Lists ALL The Time.

 

We've been having a right old giggle watching this clip of Liam Neeson in Life's Too Short. It's definitely a must watch for a good laugh!

 

 

 

And why not live like Liam Neeson and write lists, all the time. Here's some pretty sweet listographies, journals and notepads to help you on your way. 

 

1) Parenthood Listography

2) Today Is Super Journal

3) Music Listography

4) Mini Goals Notepad

5) Film Listography

6) Darth Vader and Son Journal

 

Liam's a funny guy, isn't he?


xoxMFPxox

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