Our holiday adventures!

We are having so much fun overseas and can't wait to post about all our great purchases. Accessing the Internet is a little hard so we may be MIA for a little while until we settle down. I'm off to New York today on a very long flight and I am not looking forward to it!


Make sure you all check out our instagram to keep up with all the things we are getting up to. Our name is houseofmarada


Does any one have tips to get yourself to sleep on a plane?


Marada xx

Off to America!.....

So the other half of HOM has been soaking up the California sunlight for the last two weeks and now I'm set to join her! I take off tomorrow with a 2 day pit stop in Hong Kong then I'm off to New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando and a Caribbean cruise (hello bahamas!). I am super excited and can't wait to experience it all. I've been to the Us once before but never to New York and there are so many things as my older and wiser self that I can't wait to experience. I already have a little list of thing (or very very very long big list of things) that I can't leave America without doing. Keep checking on here for updates of all our adventures and make sure you check out and follow our instagram as we're constantly posting pictures of all our adventures in the states!


We can't wait to share all our fashion finds when we get back!


We have come across these beauties online and can't wait to get our hands on them. Although they are complete opposites they work well for girls like us travelling between seasons. Or for anyone who likes to put away these timeless pieces to wear when appropriate!


Perfect for the summer time!:
Missoni have teamed up with Havaianas for a seconds season and as a Summer essential we suggest you don't go past these beauties! Mixing Missoni's stylish patterns and colour schemes with the simplicy of the rubber thongs they really are a matched made in heaven.

Available online for Approx $69.95 AUSDollars from Havaianas online.

Perfect for fighting the winter blues!:

Ugg Australia have brought out a sparkle version of their original ugg boots to keep out tootsies toasty in the most adorable of ways. As soon as we laid our eyes on these cuties we knew they had to be ours!

available online at www.uggaustralia.com for under $200 there is nothing else we would want to keep our feet warm this winter.

What season do you prefer? The warm summer days or the chill of the cold winter breeze?

Until then follow us... Instagram name: houseofmarada


T xx

Rain rain go away....

One half of us has hopped on a plane to America this morning while the other half sits lonely in Sydney in this cold and gloomy weather counting down the days til her trip! 14 days left! The rain in Sydney looks like it's set to stay! Instead of feeling drab in your trackies and jumpers we're going to show you how to turn those coldy and rainy days around and brighten them up with some of the most adorable extras only suited to the rainy weather.

This screams vintage. What better way to keep your gorgeous locks away from the rain. The name birdcage comes from its shape completely curves so it falls past your face and chest and see through so you don't find yourself walking into things. The only thing its missing is a set of wipers!

Birdcage umbrella from Peters of Kensington online $17.00

A fashionable take on the traditional gum boot. Wear these to work or the shops and pair them with a pair of skinny leg jeans and a knit for the perfect winter outfit. Keep your feet free from water with the protection of gum boots and the style of a fashionista!

Welly by Mel by Melissa available online at wanted shoes on sale now for $40

Part raincoat part stylish jacket. Wear this great find over your daily wear to keep the rain from spoiling your perfect outfit. 

See-through plastic mac from Topshop approx $82

By themselves we think these pieces are an adorable twist on traditional items we used to wear as a kid. It's unfair that only the kids can get away with keeping themselves dry. Now with items like these we can stay rain free. Wear all three together and it would be as if the sun was shining outside!

How do you like to stay dry?

Marada xx

Cold weather fix!

Here at Marada HQ we've been rugging up in knits and jackets next to a heater trying to warm ourselves up with a hot chocolate (or two!). We know how cold it is getting! Especially in Sydney and the rain doesnt help too much either. We've done out research for you and bringing to you the best and mor stylish ways to rug up for winter!




A cute cardigan:

Such as this Trapeze Cardigan from Sportsgirl ($59.95). Best way to layer. Wear with tights of jeans and boots. Layer the top with a long sleeve basic and scarves to hide the layers underneath. Easy way to be cute and warm!


Boots!:

The easiest way to keep your feet warm during those freezing days and nights are with a pair of boots because you can wear as many pairs of socks as you desire and no one can tell a thing. People dont often realise but boots are simple to take from day to night. Pair them with jeans and a knit for the day of stockings and tight skirt and cute top and blazer for those cold nights out on the town. The ones above are Tony Bianco Pelhams for $249.95 which you can purchase online.


Scarves:

Here at HOM we are obsessed with scarves and wear them all year round. They add to any simple outfit and create that extra warmth that we all desire. During winter we prefer the big chunky kind in multiple colours to mix and match with our outfits. We love the one featured above for just $29.95 from Dotti!


Coats:

Every girl should invest in one coat. We invested in ours three years ago and it still looks as good as new! They're great to throw over anything and when you escape in the warmth take it off to reveal your desired outfit. The one about is on sale on ASOS at the moment for $76.52  and is the ideal bargain piece this winter. Did we mention.... we love the colour? Way to make yourself pop and stand out. Don't want to take that risk? Opt for black as it goes with everything.

What is your favourite thing to wear in the winter time?

Marada xx

One Teaspoon appreciation post!

There's nothing like doning a good aussie branded outfit around town and one teaspoon is our go to brand for the perfect denim cut offs and a warm thick wintery knit. 


The best part is at the moment they're having a 4 day flash sale! So check out their site for up to 50% off your favourite styles!


Including their amazing shorts which are down to around $60 and although it's winter in Australia their shorts never go out of fashion so buy them when they're on sale and save them for the summer time! 


Here's some of their amazing things on sale..

Twisted chunky knit was $160 now $96

Bonitas was $100 now $60

Gruffalo Jacket was $250 now $175

Love, be inspired, buy, wear, adore!


Happy shopping! www.oneteaspoon.com.au or click to Shop now!


Do you love one teaspoon?


Marada xx

Friday Favourites: Our top 10 OPI colours

We believe nails say a lot about a person. We always say having nice nails shows that you care about how you look and how you present yourself. Nails are also one of your best accessories and have become a fashion statement around the world. We love nails and getting our nails done, so we thought there was no better topic to write about!

Here our our top ten OPI colours chosen by yours truly, 

1. and this little piggy...Pink screams girly. There is no better way to add baby pink to your outfit. It may be a neutral colour but its oh so adorable...

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2. Here's to us....
Perfect for the summer time and an easy way to add a pop of colour to any outfit. It's bright and bubbly and adds a dash of personality. And it reminds us of lemon sorbet. YUMM!

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3. Care to Danse
Not many people dare to wear purple, but we do and we adore it. Perfect for the autumn time, it's sophisticated and classy yet still adds that touch of girliness.

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4. No room for the blues
The perfect shade of blue to make you stand out without screaming "look at me". It tells the world that you're sophisticated on the outside with the heart and mindset of a playful girl! 

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5. Y'all come back to y...ar
We love this shade for the summer. It's bright like the sun hitting our skin; and immediately puts us in a happier mood!

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6. Strawberry Margarita 
This is our absolute favourite. It's girly, cute and fun and is easy to wear with everything. It's bright and playful and is our go to colour when we paint our nails, We've always got a bottle on us!

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7. Big Apple Red
New york New york, Red is no longer for the elder lady with this amazing shade. Sophisticated and sharp it's easy to take from day to night and is suitable for all ages. We adore red!

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8. Malaga Wine
A great shade for the colder months. It not as bright as the big apple red so it ties in the colder colours; generally worn in autumn and winter yet still adds the perfect splash of colour to add some excitement to your outfit.

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9. Tickle my France-y
This is a great colour when you feel like wearing nothing but still want to wear something. It's an ideal skin tone colour that doesn't leave a seethrough affect. It's thick enough to add a good layer of polish to produce a nice neutral colour nail.

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10. Black Onyx
We're almost certain this is OPI's blackest shade. Ahhhh black. We think it's one colour you MUST have in your polish collection. It goes with everything. And the best part...when your nails are looking drab and you don't have time to fix them up, there's always a black polish to go over them and make them look brand new!

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So that's our list, but trust us, we could keep going.....

We hope you enjoyed! Do you have a favourite colour?

Marada xx

2012 CMT Music Awards; Our Best Dressed

Sticking to the red carpet theme, the CMT Music Awards were on last night and so we decided to share with you guys are best dressed of the night!


And the winner is......

Carrie Underwood in a beautiful Randi Rahm mini. She looked absolutely stunning with that gorgeous sparkly dress! Although we are not too sure about the shoes, if she went for something more simple and elegant like a pair of pointy Christian Louboutin's we think the look would have all come together so much better, but we are INLOVE with the dress!!!

Who did you think was the best dressed of the night?

Marada xx

Our Favourite Red Carpet Moment's

So usually at award shows most of us girls enjoy the red carpet better then the actual show. It gives us a chance to look at what all the celebs are wearing and how their hair and make up is, and we definitely pick out our favourites right?

Well today we are sharing with you guys some of our favourite red carpet moments that made us go WOW! And since there are so many we'll keep updating this section to show all the ones we love throughout the next few months so stay tuned for that.

Here are some of our favourite from the Met Gala last month...

Rihanna in Tom Ford

Cameron Diaz in Stella McCartney

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Burberry 

Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan

Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren

Solange Knowles in Rachel Roy

Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe

Beyonce in Givenchy

January Jones in Versace

What were some of your favourite Met gala looks?

Marada xx

Chocolate Overload

We absolutely love chocolate, almost as much as we love fashion, so we thought we'd share with you guys our favourite chocolate treats that we can never get enough of. It never hurt's to add a little sweetness in your life! 

Fashion is usually associated with stick thin people who don't like eating....this is not us, oh do we love food!

All we can say is YUM! As you can tell we definitely  have a sweet tooth! 

If you guys would like to share some of your favourite chocolate dessert idea's simply comment below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Marada xx

Favourite Quotes and Life Lesson's

Since there are so many quotes out there, we decided to share our favourites ones of the day. More will be coming soon so stay tuned!

What are some of your favourite quotes of the day?


Marada xx