Wednesday Workspace + a new look

Happy hump day my dears + welcome to the new look Little Bits of Lovely!


The blog has been have been given a fresh look which also included updating and reorganising the categories and regular features, which are now all on the right hand side. I hope you like it!


On another note, today I wanted to share the lovely workspace of Camille Styles, whose home was recently featured over at Design*Sponge. I've been a fan of Camille's blog for a while now + have always thought she has incredible style, so it was no surprise to see her home was equally gorgeous. I love the neutral palette Camille started with + how she has then added texture and bursts of colour to layer the room. The French-style chair is my favourite part - how incredibly comfy does it look? No, I wouldn't mind working in this space all day at all...


See the full house tour here + Camille also has some outtakes on her blog here.


Rachel xo




Image credit: Design*Sponge + Camille Styles.

Best dressed :: 2012 Oscar Awards

Understated elegance + glamour would be the words to describe the best dressed stars at last night's 84th Academy Awards. I thought Gwyneth Paltrow stole the show in her all-white, floor length Tom Ford gown, which was complemented beautifully with glittering Anna Hu jewellery. 


Here are my favourite picks...

{Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford + Anna Hu}

{Rose Byrne in Vivienne Westwood}

{Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli}

{Cameron Diaz in Gucci}

{Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton}

Who wore your favourite look of the evening?


Rachel xo




P.S The blog makeover has suffered some technical glitches so no new design as yet, but stay tuned!

happy weekend + lovely links

Finally the weekend is here! It's the the last weekend of summer, so I think a trip to Bondi is in order; hopefully the weather will be kind! I can't believe next week it will be March - I have already mentally started planning my Autumn wardrobe, so stay tuned for some fashion posts coming up!


Also, Little Bits of Lovely will be having a little makeover, so pop by + see the new look next week + please do excuse the renovations over the weekend :)


:: Here are this week's lovely picks...


* Garance Doré's latest instalment of Pardon my French.
* The Coveteur takes us inside the closet of the super glamorous Miroslava Duma.
* Behind the scenes at the Design Files open house held in December last year - I love this whole concept + hope they bring it to Sydney!
* On the streets for London Fashion Week.
* Erika did a great post on the fabulous Society Social + talks about the fundamentals of creating a strong brand presence. 


:: And in case you missed it...


* 5 things making me happy right now.
* I was lucky enough to be featured in Style at Home's blogger's budget decorating ideas article.
* A glamorous Black + White Workspace.
* Lovely fashion illustrations by Danny Roberts.
* The first instalment of new series Inspired Life.


Have a fabulous weekend ahead lovelies!


Rachel xo














Image credit: Street Style, Milan Fashion Week, Grazia It.

5 things making me happy

Hello friends, I hope you are having a wonderful week! It's been a while since my last 5 things making me happy post, so I thought I'd share a few things that have been making me smile lately...

I always love anything Kikki-K does, and I'm right now loving their new range of adorable inspiration cards. They come in a pack of 12 and each is beautifully illustrated with an inspiring message.  So lovely!

I just got my Sarah + Bendrix prints framed + they look fab!

I'm right now having a renewed love for my Mulberry Bayswater bag. I tend to go through phases with my bags so this has been getting a lot of love recently.

Donna Hay's Fast, Fresh, Simple. I highly recommend this book. Every recipe is utterly divine + is so easy to make! 

I've been listening to the Emeli Sandé album lately + it's fabulous. This song, Next to me is my favourite on the album + always gets me in a good mood!

What's been making you happy lately lovelies?

Hope you are having beautiful Thursday, 

Rachel xo

Style at Home :: Blogger's Budget Decorating ideas

Hello lovelies! Some exciting news today; I'm thrilled to be featured in Style at Home's Blogger's budget decorating ideas article!

Head on over to read my budget decorating tip + check out all the other fabulous bloggers who took part!


In the meantime, here is a little hint...

Thank you Style at Home for asking me to take part!

Rachel xo

Wednesday Workspace {black + white}

There is much to love in this luxe workspace, featured in Celerie Kemble's book, Black + White (and a bit in between). 

The oversized table lamp is incredibly glamorous + serves as the feature piece for the space; whilst the lovely decorative touches like the Hermes boxes and Classic Wedgwood Jasper vase + dish, add a subtle air of elegance + refinement. 

So lovely, don't you think?

Rachel xo

Image credit: Celerie Kemble, via Eddie Ross

lovely fashion illustrations {danny roberts}

A few weeks ago I came across this gorgeous illustration, but I couldn't find the credit for the artist; but today I discovered it was the work of Danny Roberts, who also pens the blog Igor + Andre.
I was delighted to discover that there is also an Etsy shop featuring so many beautiful fashion illustrations, all inspired by a mix of glossy covers, editorials and the runway.


I just ordered the beautiful Sofia Vogue cover + wanted to also share a few of my favourites...

Do you have a favourite?

See more of Danny Robert's brilliant work here.

Happy Tuesday my dears!


Rachel xo

Inspired Life :: Ghandi's top 10 fundamentals for changing the world

Happy Monday friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We finally had our first real summer weekend here with absolutely glorious weather, so much so that I forgot to put sunscreen on and got burnt - oops! Ah well, it was still so lovely to be outside and enjoy the weather.


Today I'm starting a new series on the blog I'm calling Inspired Life that I hope will plant a seed, however small, to inspire you to lead a life well-lived + create the life you had always imagined. 


I feel strongly opening your mind + challenging yourself to things that may seem out of reach + I want this blog to reflect this sentiment, so sharing these ideas seemed only natural.


I thought it fitting to start off with the thoughts of Ghandi - someone who I find incredibly inspiring + whose ideas and philosophies, centred on non-violent resistance, helped lead India to independence.

Here are Ghandi's Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World...

1. Change yourself.

2. You are in control.

3. Forgive + let go.

4. Without action you aren't going anywhere.

5. Take care of this moment.

6. Everyone is human.

7. Persist.

8. See the good in people + help them.

9. Be congruent, be authentic + be your true self.

10. Continue to grow + evolve.

Oh, + I've also set up a Pinterest board to document pieces of inspiration I find along the way!

I hope your week is off to a brilliant start lovelies,


Rachel xo




Image credit: Note to Self

{happy weekend & lovely links}

Happy weekend lovelies! The forecast here is rain but I'm hopeful we'll see a glimpse of sun. I'm heading off up north to visit my friend's daughter's christening + then I have a full day of work on Sunday. But I'm going to give myself some time off + squeeze in time to catch up on your blogs + visit my growing pile of unread glossies!


Here are my lovely picks this week...


* Love these 30 simple ways to help yourself out.


* Garance Dore's new collaboration with Kate Spade.


* An incredibly romantic and beautiful Valentine's elopement.


* The rather lovely portfolio of stylist Leesa O'Reilly.


* A chic Parisian apartment.


Do you have anything exciting on lovelies? I hope it's wonderful, whatever you have planned!


Rachel xo




Image credit: Glitter Guide

Oh so lovely {feminine luxe}

Most girls could only ever dream of owning a closet + shoe collection like Suzanne Rogers. Her collection is quite incredible and whilst I'm not big on the über feminine look, I adore the perfect composition The Coveteur has used to so eloquently capture the details of her closet + home...

In the words of Carrie Bradshaw, can I just say Yes to the shoe closet + a resounding Yes to the vintage Chanel? So very lovely, don't you think?


Hope you're having a brilliant Thursday lovelies,


Rachel xo




Images via: The Coveteur

Wednesday Workspace {a refreshing palette}

I felt a sense of calm looking at this lovely and serene workspace, belonging to Sarah of Chevron + Stripes. I love the refreshing palette of muted blues and greens, which is perfectly balanced with subtle bursts of colour. I also love the For Like Ever print and am seriously considering buying it, I just need to work out where to put it ;)


What are you loving about Sarah's gorgeous workspace?


See more of Sarah's home over at the Glitter Guide.


Rachel xo



All images via The Glitter Guide

On the street :: New York Fashion Week

I'm loving all of the New York Fashion Week street style looks. Layering is essential to keep warm, with temperatures averaging just 4 degrees C!

Have you been following the shows? The Row; Victoria Beckham + Carolina Herrera have all been favourites so far!

Rachel xo

Photography by Tommy Ton for Style.com.

colour crush :: valentines edition {pink + red}

Happy {love} day my dears! 

Valentine's day is the perfect excuse to celebrate all things pink, red + lovely, so why not make the day extra special and indulge a few little luxuries you may not have otherwise?

* Treat yourself to a manicure + pedicure.

* Wear your most beautiful underwear.
* Dress up! Wear an outfit that you look and feel fabulous in.

* Curl up on the sofa with a book or magazine while burning your favourite scent.
* End the day on a high by taking a relaxing bubble bath.

Wishing you a beautiful and luxurious day,


Rachel xo

Image credits: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

A new week + the beginnings of an inspiration board...

Welcome to a brand new week lovelies! How the weekend flew by; my day job has been keeping me busy so my workspace has seen a lot of me recently! I've started piecing it together so thought I'd show you a little peek and the beginnings of my inspiration board...

Hope your week is off to a brilliant start!

Rachel xo

happy weekend + lovely links

Happy friday friends! It's been a busy week so I'm looking forward to playing catch up over the weekend; getting organised, taking Charlie on some long walks and a bit of pampering - pure bliss! 


Here are my lovely picks this week...


* There are no excuses for not chasing your dreams with these fun action plan notes to help keep you on track of your goals.


* Face to Face: Karl Lagerfeld interviews himself and proves he has a charming sense of humour.


* Ben, co-founder of Pinterest, delivered an inspiring keynote address at Alt Summit.


* I loved Emily's welcome video as the new guest blogger for Estee Lauder.


* I've bookmarked the Willamsburg Hotel as the place to stay when I visit NYC. 


It's Valentine's Day next week so stay tuned for a pretty pink post coming up!


Thank you so much for stopping by this week; I wish you the loveliest weekend ahead.


Rachel xo




Images: 1 | 2 | 3

Michelle Williams for Band of Outsiders, Spring 2012

Michelle Williams looks so lovely in the Spring campaign for Band of Outsiders. 

The playful shoot sees cute-as-a-button

Michelle, getting up to mischief + having fun in a graveyard, riding in a hearse. 

Have a lovely Thursday + thank goodness its only one more day until the weekend!

Rachel xo

Via: Fashion Gone Rogue

Wednesday Workspace {colour happy}

Just looking at the bursts of colour and gorgeous flowers in today's workspace {belonging to Lucy Young} are making me incredibly happy! 

I love how Lucy has organised her wrapping paper and the inspiration board looks so vibrant and lovely.

Speaking of colour, I created a Pinterest board called Colour Love, where I've started to collect beautiful colour inspiration. Pop on over to check it out! 

Are you on Pinterest? Let me know so I can follow you!

I hope you are all having a wonderful week,

Rachel xo

Image credit: The Design Files; interior + photography by Lucy Young