And just like that, it’s nearly the end of February (my birthday month in case you have forgotten!)

Thursday night saw us off to the Spencer and Rutherford Autumn Winter 2010 launch in Armadale. Entitled All that Glitters and inspired by the Art Deco era of the 1920’s, creative director Kim Michaelides has reintroduced a lot of black to this seasons range, much to the thrill of the women at the launch. Champagne and canapés flowed while ladies perused the new season wares and had the opportunity to ask Kim herself about the new designs. My personal favourites include Marlene and the Business carry on (if ONLY I got to travel for work!), but I ended up going home not with a bag but with this cuter than cute diamante bow headband. Visit www.spencerandrutherford.com.

I also spotted a darling frock on one of the sales girls and upon questioning her as to where she shopped, discovered she wore Cue, one of my favourites! A quick trip into Cue on Friday evening almost left me disappointed. I saw pants, a skirt, a jacket in the same fabric but no dress. The salesgirl asked if she could help and then informed me that the dress was sold out. I was gutted – I wanted to at least try it on! I questioned if perhaps another store might have it, she referred my query to another employee and just like that the planets aligned and magic happened. ‘What size are you after?’ ‘A 12’ I replied and she disappeared to the back of the store, re-emerging a moment later with the fabled frock. I couldn’t hide my excitement and quickly took myself off to the change rooms. After looking at my reflection from all angles for several minutes I did something I never do – emerged from the change rooms for a look in the ‘big’ mirrors, where salesgirls stalk your door and offer compliments like lollies. I was in love (and so were the salesgirls). ‘I’ll take it’ and my Friday was close to perfect.

From here I crossed town to the Red Hummingbird (246 Russell Street) for a celebratory beverage with Miss M who has recently been offered a new job. The weather was perfect for some rooftop champers and lovely to meet some new people and toast to Miss M’s success. But it was Friday night and I am a busy girl so jumping in a cab with Miss K we crossed town again headed for the Botanic Gardens Moonlight Cinema (www.moonlight.com.au). It’s Complicated was the pick of the night and we set up our rug and picnic among the crowds who had also clearly decided the balmy evening was perfect for a movie on the grass. The film was quirky and quite enjoyable, the mozzies were minimal and besides a cab call centre girl with an attitude, the night was pretty fabulous.

So what does one top this with? How about Miranda Kerr and fondue? (Not together!) Noon on Saturday I met up with Miss F and Miss H to peruse Miss Kerr’s new skincare range, Kora, at its launch at David Jones in the Bourke Street Mall. You can read my review of the products and the launch at www.onyamagazine.com and see some amazing pictures of the gorgeous Miranda too. We wandered DJ’s, I tried on the divine YSL shoes Miranda was wearing and a cute beret that I will go back and get but couldn’t justify when it was 34 degrees. Then – chocolate. Max Brennan at Melbourne Central. To die for. We had fondue (milk and dark chocolate) with marshmallows, strawberries, banana bread and banana. There was a strawberry and white chocolate ‘choctail’, a peanut butter version and a chocolate brownie with ice cream. The whole table was covered in chocolate and we enjoyed every last drop. What else is a girl meant to do after seeing Miranda!?

One week of February remains and this week will see quieter times, catch ups with friends, school and the return of footy (Etihad Stadium, Friday night. Go hawks!). Look forward to posts this week about my op shop run around on Saturday morning and a little project I undertook at home involving tulle and earrings. Hope your February is thus far as fabulous as mine!!

Spencer and Rutherford Images with thanks to Spencer and Rutherford