Clipsal 500 Race Cage

Finally, the Clipsal 500 has an offering designed specifically for me. Well, I'm fairly sure it wasn't designed for me, but either way, I'm pretty happy about it. The Race Cage. Think Melbourne Cup birdcage but at the Clipsal, and with a view of the sport (as opposed to the birdcage when you'd be lucky to see a horse all day).

I've been to the Clipsal 500 a few times, and all but one of those times I was in a corporate hospitality box. The one time I went general admission I lasted all of an hour and then I left. Couldn't see a thing and hadn't gotten there early enough to camp out and secure a spot (I'm not a die hard fan, what can I say).

Your general corporate box is great, but fairly corporate. Usually a slightly older crew of attendees, definitely a boys club, and although it's a great day out, it's not exactly a glam affair.

I've also tried doing the ladies luncheon thing, and again, although it's a great day out, it's still not quite my scene. A tad old perhaps? And a distinct lack of motorsport. Although I'm not a big motorsport fan, I do believe that if you're going to the event, you should at least make the most of it for the day or days that you're there.

Enter the Race Cage.

This promises to be all my Christmases come at once.

The Race Cage is to be located in a brand new marquee - the only one of its kind - and the largest two story marquee in the Southern Hemisphere. The glass frontage promises a great view of the face track hairpin it's located on, and there is balcony for sipping bubbles on when you want to get amongst it. Oh, and it's fully air conditioned, so if we're cursed with 40 degree heat like we've suffered through in previous years, we'll be covered.

There will be a DJ all day, premium food & beverages and decent coffee.

The drivers and brolly dollys will be visiting the Race Cage over the 4 days of the event, and they throw in a program for good measure. I'm hoping I can use a Clipsal 500 app instead of the paper program, but it's good to know my bases are covered.

I've heard some rumours about some of the people who will be coming to the Cage (which I can't reveal just yet) but it's sure to be a pretty young, fun crowd. For the price tag, it should bring a mix of corporates looking for a more sexy Clipsal experience, Adelaide faces, the rich and those willing to save up for a great experience. I'm not sure where I fit in, but I defintely think that this is the way I was meant to be experiencing Clipsal 500.

Now the big question... what to wear? 

No doubt I'll be tweeting over the event, so if you're not there partying with me, just follow me on Twitter to check out all the action. @kellynoble.

Mad March has officially begun

Verity from Adelaide Casino, Liza Emanuele & I

Today marks the end of my free time for the next month. I love Valentine's Day (now that I officially have a Valentine to share it with) but it signaled the last personal night I'll have for a while, with official duties taking up my evenings from here on in.

Tonight is the Waugh in the West All Star Cricket Match at the new St Clair oval. Steve Waugh is my dad's second cousin or something like that, so it's my family duty to go along. We're also covering it for Glam so it's a good afternoon of work/play.

Tomorrow is the Scanlan&Theodore launch followed by the Garden of Unearthly Delights opening, and then BAM, the Fringe has begun.

Friday is the announcement of the Face Adelaide Casino Adelaide Cup, which I judged with Liza Emanuele & Verity from the Adelaide Casino today (see pic), and then the Fringe event opening nights start on Saturday.

I'm tired just thinking about it.

That being said, I love it. It's brilliant being part of Adelaide at its most vibrant.

The Face of the Adelaide Casino Adelaide Cup

Another judging gig is upon me. This time it's to help decide on the Face of Adelaide Casino Adelaide Cup.

I've always been a fan of the races so it's great to be involved. Perhaps I've seen My Fair Lady one too many times, but there is nothing like dressing up and going to the track. In the past I've spent months in the lead up to each major race day (Adelaide Cup, Melbourne Cup, Oakbank, Irish Race Day etc) planning my outfit down to the smallest detail, deciding on which marquee to attend, who to go along with, and how I'll be spending my day. And I always have a brilliant time.

This year, the Adelaide Casino have taken things to another level, with a new position being created - the highly anticipated inaugural Face of Adelaide Casino Adelaide Cup (gosh that's a mouthful).

David Christian (MD of Adelaide Casino), Liza Emanuele (fashion designer) and myself will be sitting down tomorrow to go through the potential 'Face' video entries and will spend 2-3 hours deciding on who is the best candidate for the esteemed role. Where was this ten years ago when I would have been the perfect candidate? Oh well, at least I'm part of the process.

Whoever is chosen after tomorrow's judging panel will transform into the glamorous go-to-girl for up-to-the-minute accounts of what’s happening and who’s hot around Adelaide, as well as trackside at Adelaide’s premier race day.

The actual announcement of the winner will happen this Friday (17 Feb) when the Adelaide Casino Adelaide Cup trophy arrives via horse back at Adelaide Casino.








Then, once my role as judge has come to an end, I can focus on the important things ahead of me. Like deciding what to wear to this year's Cup.

Fashion Parade Fashion Etiquette

Tonight I'm heading to the Carnevale Italian Festival Fashion Parade as one of their guests. This always fills me with dread and excitement, as I love a good fashion parade, but I hate knowing I'll be judged on what I wear. Luckily for me, I've built up quite a wardrobe over the years, so it's probably easier for me than some, but still, it is something I approach with caution.

Should you ever wear designs which may appear on the catwalk? I often see this happen at parades, and I always get caught when I'm MCing a parade and I'm dressed by the designer. Although I love wearing the latest fashion garment from the designer being featured, there is nothing worse than seeing the same dress on a size 8 catwalk model half my age.  I always make sure I accessorise creatively to make the outfit look as different as possible. I'm not sure what the etiquette is for wearing say, a Liza Emanuele dress to a Liza Emanuele parade, but if you can get past the models wearing the same clothes, there is often someone else in the audience wearing the same thing. Wearer beware. I guess it's kind of like wearing a band t-shirt to their gig.

Then there are the people who try to look as cutting edge and fashion forward as possible. In a small city like Adelaide, these people tend to stick out, and more often than not, they are silently approved of by the crowd. Although we wouldn't wear what they've been brave enough to don, we respect them for being different. That being said, there are always a few failures, and it takes all my will power not to start a 'what not to wear' column on Glam Adelaide.

Finally, there seems to be the black crowd. Those who wear black, hope to blend in but still look somewhat fashionable at the same time. Black is safe. Black hides a multitude of sins. Black is my friend.

I did say at the start of today's blog though, that I'm going to an Italian Festival. Here's hoping I see some flamboyant European outfits both on and off the catwalk!

Photo: couture + love + madness
The Spirit of the Black Dress
Photographer: Simon Cecere
Model: Rebecca from Fox
Hair: Ashley McCormack
MUA: Ana Mikulić

Going To The Opening Of An Envelope

Back in the the very early days of Glam Adelaide, I would go to the opening of an envelope. There. I've said it. I was broke (all my cash was tied up in property which left me with no disposable income) so going to a snazzy event with free bubbles seemed like a great way to supplement my social life. I was working, don't get me wrong, but I definitely managed to kill two birds with one stone there.

Now, several years later, I'm a little more picky about which events to attend. With a small baby and a lovely home which I enjoy spending time at, going out all the time isn't quite as appealing as it once was.

Now I only go to the great events.

Which brings me to the point of today's blog. Invitations. I get a lot of them through work. And there are definitely ones which grab my attention and those which get forgotten about.

Today I received an invitation in the mail in a petrie dish. It's fantastic.

It's for the Bone Foundation, and it definitely got our attention. I'll be attending this event (which I probably wouldn't have if I just received a regular paper invite) so whoever organised this little novely should be congratulated. 

It got me thinking about other great invitations I've received in the past, so I pulled one out which I've been saving. Looked great but the info was confusing (it advertised the price of tickets, so I wasn't sure if it was an ad for the event or an invitation) so I didn't go to the event.

On a final note, I also received an invitation today for an arts event, which didn't have the date of the event on it, just the RSVP date. You'd be surprised how often this happens. Looks like I won't be going to that one either. There is just too much going on to be following up events (which aren't personally connected to me) for more info. I'm sure someone else will enjoy going though and it just means more family time for me!

Hanging With The Cool Kids at Longview

When you're somewhat limited by the amount of events you can attend (ie when you have a baby), it's important to make sure that those you DO attend are worth your while.

This is why it wasn't a difficult choice to sign up for a day at Longview Winery for their Krush Klinic during the 2012 Crush Festival. We went along last year and had a great time, so we guessed (correctly) that it would be a safe bet this year.

In a nutshell, Longview have pulled together all the best elements of a food and wine festival, and then tweaked them to appeal to the 'cool kids'.

By attending this event, I was cool for a day, by default.

Seriously, it was like someone had grabbed some issues of Rip It Up, Attitude Magazine and Vice Magazine and brought them to life. There were fashion designers, street artists, writers, hippies, glamours, and an abundance of good looking, young people.

To entertain us during the day, we had 4 nationally acclaimed graffiti artists creating spectacular works of art on massive canvases, for us to vote on and for Longview to use as a wine label.

There were some party inducing DJs on the decks, and the odd spell of breakdancing to keep the mood light.

There was plenty of shade (or shelter if the pending storm hit, which it didn't... phew), a good selection of food (including something for the vegos) and lots of Longview's best wines.

One thing I didn't know about & wish I did, was the fact that Longview now have a B&B set up. I'll definitely be booking in to stay for a night/weekend sometime soon but missed out on that opportunity over Crush. Not to worry, I had a beautiful baby I had to take back from my lovely parents who had babysat for the day. There's always a silver lining!

A 10 For The Ten Tenors

Always a fan of food, wine and music events, my parents, Steve and I made the trek Tomich Wines (in the Adelaide Hills) on Saturday night for The Ten Tenors.

What a great event.

The food and wine and the fact that it was held amongst vineyards was enough to get me to go along, but the fact that The Ten Tenors are a world class act, made the night a memorable one.

As the first big vineyard event that Tomich Wines have held (given that most of their events happen at the cellar door on King William Road), I think they need a big round of applause.

The food offerings were first rate. The wine was spectacular. The toilets remained clean and toilet paper stocked throughout the evening. The staging was first rate - something I would have expected to see at a major concert, rather than at a winery event. The location was beautiful - nestled next to some vines and magnificent gumtrees, on a nice flat piece of paddock with room for future events to grow. There was plenty of room for parking and you didn't have to walk for miles to get to the venue. The only thing that could have been improved upon was the signage - a few of us stopped at the winery gates, only to realise the actual concert was being held further down the road in a back paddock. It was easy enough to figure out though.

As for the entertainment. Well. Let me tell you. It was entertaining. The Ten Tenors are an incredibly talented bunch of guys. Mostly young, dashing, suited up fellows with a sense of humour, their show kept the audience riveted throughout the night, despite the threatening rainclouds which threatened to spoil the evening.

The guys started with some traditional opera numbers, of which I don't know any of the names, and then moved on to an 80s medley which the crowd adored. We heard a wide range of songs and genres, which ensured that there was something for everyone. And those voices. Wow.

I have to say though, the masses of middle aged women, swooning over men their son's ages, was a little amusing. The line for autographs at the end didn't move, as each woman tried her charms on the Tenors while they politely tolerated the slightly wine-fuelled adoration.

If Tomich Wines put on another event at their vineyards, do yourself a favour and go.

Aussie Aussie Aussie!

The Australia Day Long Weekend. It didn't quite happen (thanks to the holiday bizarrely falling on the actual day this year rather than a Monday) but thanks to the power of being my own boss, Glam Adelaide and Glam Digital closed on Friday as well, giving us four days of R&R. So what better way to relax than jam packing as many events as possible into the four days.

Thursday we had a Triple J Hottest 100 Party (what's more Aussie than that!) followed by the free Australia Day concert in Elder Park. With record crowds and a great vibe, I'm happy to say that the Adelaide City Council is really coming in to its own when it comes to putting on fantastic events for the community.

We were lucky enough to have media passes into the Lyrics Lounge at the Festival Theatre, so we were able to watch the concert from a great vantage point.

Adam Gilchrist, Francis Wong, Mayor Stephen Yarwood, Rikki-Lee, Stan Walker, Cat Southern, Houssam Abiad and a host of Adelaide faces attended the event and got in to the spirit, although I think I was the only one wearing the Australian flag (on my t-shirt).

The best part of the day though? Being able to spend it with my friends and family. Ivy even got into the swing of things and had a chew on the Aussie flag which was draped over her pram.

The fireworks show at the end of the night was spectacular. Not the short show I expected - rather a full blown major event style display. Everyone loved it, and I'm pretty sure the guests at the InterContinental Adelaide would have had the best view!

If you get the chance next year, definitely check out the concert & festivities in Elder Park.

What a great city and country we live in. I'm proud to call myself Australian.

A Chorus Line

Last night I was lucky enough to go along to the red carpet opening night of A Chorus Line in Adelaide. I'd heard quite a few good things about this show, but hadn't been to a musical in Australia since attending the Pirates of Penzance when I was 12 (after finding out that the lead, Simon Gallagher, was gay, my childhood heart was broken & I never returned to the theatre).

The show started at 6:30pm and we only just arrived in time to take our seats. Our amazing, fourth row from the stage, seats.

Photo: Tony Lewis

We were next to Sean Craig Murphy and his lovely wife, and were surrounded by a host of Adelaide faces including Fashion Designer Liza Emanuele and her husband Chris, Adelaide City Councillor Houssam Abiad, Hilton Adelaide's GM Michael Shmidt, Francis Wong & Jane Doyle to name a few.

The show itself was great. I wasn't sure how captivating a performance would be that essentially captured a moment in time, rather than playing out a full storyline (such as Wicked or Phantom), but the creativity with the scripting, the amazing dancers and the classic one liners from Sheila (played by gorgeous Adelaide girl Debora Krizak) kept me entertained throughout.

The show depicted how difficult the lives of professional dancers were - the uncertainty of work, the lack of security, the possibility of physical injury ending their careers - and yet it also showed each dancer's passion for their profession and why they persisted with it. One couldn't help but wonder how aligned these story lines were with the actual cast members in the show - who could almost have been playing versions of themselves.

You don't have to be a lover of the arts to get something out of this performance. And anyone who had 'fitness' or 'losing weight' on their New Year's Resolution list, could certainly get some inspiration from the hard bodies of these singing, dancing sensations up on stage. I'm certainly heading back to the gym in a hurry!

The strictly limited season of A Chorus Line will run until 28 January.
For more information check out http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au

New Year's Resolutions. Bah Humbug.

Does anyone actually do that whole 'new year's resolution' thing? I certainly don't. Never have. I think it's because I tend to do things as the urge takes me, rather than waiting for a whole year to roll around before I start a new mission to be healthier/happier/fitter etc. I quit smoking one night at a club about ten years ago, after my third packet of cigarettes for the night, and that was the end of that. Any time I want to lose weight, I just sign up for another round of Hypoxi in North Adelaide. Drinking? Well pregnancy gave me a well-needed detox from that. This year I think I'm going to try and take more holiday time. Give myself a break from being a workaholic & try to be more family oriented. But that doesn't count as a resolution though, or does it?

Henley Beach, Adelaide - A Place Where I Need To Spend More Time

My Summer must haves from Liza Emanuele's Boutique

I'm not sure if it's cheating or not to own my 'must have' fashion pieces for this season, but rather than talking about aspirational items, I'm lucky enough to have these in my wardrobe at the moment.

Here is what I love right now from the Liza Emanuele Boutique on King William Road.

Ignore the Winter clothing - this was taken in London. Pay attention to the bag.

My favourite handbag is from After The Apple (see above). This demon of a bag holds EVERYTHING and has both a shoulder strap, which is sensational for travelling, as well as shorter woven handles for toting around. Leather (of course), the After The Apple bags are designed in Australia by a woman who used to design for Mimco. I love her style and how unique each bag is. They are currently stocked at Liza Emanuele Boutique and retail for around $600.

Here's a more detailed photo (and the colours are more true to form).

My next must have for this season, is a versatile black dress.

Look at the dress, not the sensible ballet flat for walking.

This dress is also from Liza Emanuele Boutique (yes I stocked up before I toured Europe) and is extremely comfortable to wear, while standing out from the crowd. People in Europe and back home in Australia, all assumed I bought this in Paris. No. I just wore it there. This is a great dress for work, dressing up for a cocktail/NYE/Christmas party, or dressing down with flats and spending the day shopping on the Champs Elysees.

No, you can't have my best accessory. He's not for sale.

Next up - a great, lightweight Summer frock from Liza. This gorgeous design was the perfect dress to wear to the Church for one of my best friend's weddings. The neckline is stunning and luckily for us, Liza designed several different versions of this dress with different fabrics. I thought this was a one-off wear dress when I picked it out of the rack, but since the wedding I've worn it a dozen times. It's my new favourite, particularly on hot days.

Lady in Red

For my finale piece - who can resist a great gown. This beautiful Liza dress had to be taken up as I'm pretty short (5'3") but now that the length is right, this dress will always fit me. As it's a wrap dress, it can shrink & grow as my culinary trends vary over the coming months/years. The fabric is soft and billowy, and the dress truly feels like it was made for me. This gorgeous number comes in a variety of colours and is guaranteed to turn heads. Definitely a must have if you have a more formal event coming up.

Check out what's in store at Liza Emanuele Boutique at 147 King William Road, Hyde Park or visit the website at http://www.lizaemanuele.com/

Press* and The Marquis, bringing Christmas joy to me

This time of year is frightening. Let me clarify. It's frightening to the waistline. Despite this, I've taken it upon myself to accept pretty much ever Christmas lunch invitation going. I'm playing a little catch up with existing associates, networking with potential clients, and doing as much business as possible, over food and wine. You see, since I had by baby 6 months ago, I've dropped out of the scene a little, so I have relationships to strengthen. Well that's my excuse anyway. Oh, and did I mention the Christmas parties and drinks after work?

Now that I've justified myself, let me tell you about my recent indulgences.

Yesterday I experienced Press* on Waymouth Street. Cleverly named to reflect the giant Advertiser building across the road (well that's my assumption anyway), I can certainly imagine many business lunches and drinks happening between journalists here. After walking through the low key entrance, you are met with long wooden tables with matching tables, which I'm guessing are there to encourage strangers to eat together and find their new BFF IRL. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you need to spend more time online. Or not. Hang on, I'm getting distracted. I didn't eat at these tables. I went straight upstairs to a more intimate area, where you sat with those you arrived with. Much more traditional. And comfortable. Now to the important part. The food. Yes, it was incredible. We had 14 people at our table and the waiters brought out an array of tapas dishes which proved to be hit after hit. The order of the food was slightly unusual though, with the heavy meat & fish dishes being brought out hours after we arrived, when, quite frankly, we were ready for coffee and dessert. I suppose this is a positive thing in a way, as it meant that we filled up long before they anticipated. Generally I find that someone goes hungry when shared tapas are chosen for a meal. Some of my favourite dishes included a carpaccio topped with a creamy salad, various sashimi dishes, a great beetroot salad and the desserts were to die for. As we went to leave, the waiter opened some doors (we hadn't noticed) and a great little outdoor area was revealed to us. More of a terrace garden space than a balcony, complete with a few little tables. I can't wait to go back there and enjoy some wine in that space. 

The wine wall at The Marquis

Next up, The Marquis on Gouger Street. This was today's treat, and I was lucky enough to eat there over a business lunch meeting. After yesterday's culinary delights, I didn't expect to be wowed again, but it seems that Adelaide's venues are on fire at the moment. This is a sensational venue. The Marquis brings a contemporary Parisian experience to the centre of Adelaide - offering a diverse venue which reflects a more French way of utilizing a space. Go there for a coffee and read the paper, take the ladies for a bottle of bubbles (so many different ones to choose from!), or sit down to enjoy some incredible food - The Marquis caters for the lot. The highlight of the venue however, has to be its wine list. It's epic. With over 700 wines, this certainly caters for everyone - from those with lower budgets to wine lovers who are looking for something unique and delightful. And guess what... you can purchase wine to take away. Yes, you read that correctly. This venue is essentially a hotel, so you can pick up a bottle of wine while you're waiting for your Chinese food from down the road. Yes, this place has it all. Because of the 'bottle shop' mentality of The Marquis, this is the perfect place to drink wine though, as you'll only pay a tiny corkage fee on top of the purchase price - making this SO much cheaper than the average restaurant or bar, which substantially marks up bottle prices. Wait, I'm distracted again. Wasn't I talking about food? Why don't you just go in and find out for yourself. You won't be disappointed. The chef is just brilliant.

The Moon Fish (far) and the King George Whiting (close)

It's Black & White

Let me start by saying that the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation Night of Lights Gala Ball was spectacular. Bravo to their events team. The food at the Adelaide Convention Centre was great. We had a brilliant waitress called Rebecca who did a sensational job looking after our table. The decorations were beautiful. The entertainment, entertaining (and with Kate Ceberano headlining how could it not be!). All in all, it was worth going along. I'd highly recommend it for anyone thinking of booking a table in 2012.

The reason for this post however, is to focus on the dress code for the evening. If you saw my last post, you will have seen a sneak peak at what I was planning on wearing. The invitation said Black Tie With A Hint Of Sparkle. The perfect opportunity to dress up. My dashing partner wore a black Armani tuxedo and I wore a full length Sherri Hill gown from After Dark Boutique on Fullarton Road, accompanied by stunning statement jewellery from Liza Emanuele Boutique on King William Road. The lovely Andrew Elsegood from Andrew Elsegood Hairdressers on Goodwood Road did my hair, and I completed the outfit with silver stilettos from Gary Castles (Sydney).

Here's a photo to show you how the look turned out.

Now back to the reason for my post. It seems I was under the false impression that black tie meant tuxedos for men and long gowns for women. I went so far as to Facebook and Tweet about this (& the lack of long dresses I was seeing at the ball), and was absolutely slammed by my friends & followers for misunderstanding the dress code. I wasn't far off it, so luckily I wasn't inappropriately dressed, but I thought I'd share my findings so that if you're faced with anything similar, you know what is or isn't appropriate. What I was thinking of, was White Tie (which I'd never heard of). The less formal evening counterpart of white tie is black tie, which allows women to wear cocktail dresses.

Here's a quick run down.

Black tie for women: Women's dress for black tie occasions can vary, ranging from a cocktail dress that is at or below the knee to a long evening gown, determined by current fashion, local custom, and the occasion's time.

Black tie for men: For a man, the main component is a black jacket with contrasting lapels, known as a dinner jacket (in the Commonwealth) or tuxedo (mainly in the United States), and a black tie. 

White tie for women: Evening dresses, full length gowns. 

White tie for men: White tie for men means tops & tails. The chief components for men are the black dress coat commonly known as an evening tailcoat, white bow tie, white waistcoat and starched wing collar shirt. I can't say I've ever seen this done, not properly...

Now what I'd like to know is what you'd call an event where you'd like men to wear tuxedos (which is as formal as I've seen in Australia) and women in floor length gowns. This is what I'd expect to see at any ball, but apparently this is a mix of the two dress codes. Perhaps invites could state white tie for women and black tie for men? This is getting more difficult than it should be.

At the end of the day, all I really want is the odd occasion where us girls can glam up and wear long, beautiful dresses. Formality is all but gone these days, so it's nice to feel like a princess once in a while.

Black tie with a hint of sparkle

Tonight is the glamorous Night of Lights gala ball for the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation. The dress code is 'Black tie with a hint of sparkle'. At the moment I don't like to do things by halves. I saw the word sparkle and I've run with it.

I'll be wearing a blue Sherri Hill gown with jewelled bodice from After Dark boutique on Fullarton Road, and I have some amazing Rodrigo Otazu Swarovski statement jewellery to accompany it. Rodrigo Otazu has designed for Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and the Sex & The City film (to name a few) and luckily for us Adelaide girls, there are now some statement pieces stocked at Liza Emanuele Boutique on King William Road.

I've just spent ten minutes trying to figure out what shade of blue the dress is, but it's beyond me, so here's a sneak peak.

Oh, I can't forgot the shoes. Gary Castles Sydney silver stilettos from their boutique on King William Road. A very simple design to counteract the over-the-top, top half of my outfit. The perfect must-have pair of shoes, that have proven to be a very worthwhile purchase.

The next step? Hair & make up. Time to hit Andrew Elsegood Hairdresser on Goodwood Road for some pampering. I'd love to wear my hair down with some loose curls, but the necklace demands my hair to be up. Let's see who wins this battle.
I'll post some photos of the finished look later on.

Hope to see some of you at this amazing event!

Rediscovering my blog... two years later.

Oh yes. I have a blog. I feel a little guilty that I forgot all about this, but then again, who wasn't seduced by Facebook?

Anyway, after two years, I'm back.

Since my last post I've had a lovely baby girl (Ivy Grace) and been working hard on my businesses, Glam Adelaide and Glam Digital.

Still living in Adelaide. Still loving Adelaide.

This year has certainly been an eventful one. After having Ivy on May 30th, we ventured overseas in October on a much needed holiday! Destinations were London, Paris and Malaysia. Had an amazing time. It's certainly given me the travel bug again. And travelling with a baby wasn't nearly as hard as I expected.

We managed to take about a thousand photos while over there, but rather than bombard you with them (they're on my Facebook profile if you're really keen), I just thought I'd share one of my favourite photos of Ivy from Malaysia. She loved her first time in the pool.

Adelaide/SA/Australia Twitter Recommendations

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Day 5

Today is day five of my health kick. Well, when I say health kick I mean my Hypoxi adventure. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the whole Hypoxi experience, I promised I'd give you some insight, so here it is.

On Wednesday I went into the North Adelaide Hypoxi for my first session. I was measured up and weighed and then unleashed on the fab little piece of equipment that will hopefully be changing my life, and my dimensions ;-)

Basically what happens, is that before you begin, you get a thin strap placed around your upper thigh (it measures your core heat) and another strap around your rib cage (to measure your heart rate). You then pop on a little wetsuit material skirt which goes from just below your bra (where its quite tight) and drops into a flared at your hips.

Once kitted up, you then enter the 'machine'. This is an exercise bike with a sort of capsule that once seated, pushes together around you and locks into the wetsuit skirt thing. This is really hard to explain but the whole idea is that from the ribs down, you are then enclosed in this capsule.

Then you just peddle. And not even strenuously.

The capsule adjusts the pressure constantly so it goes from a vaccum like state where your wetsuit air lock sucks down, and then it reverses so your wetsuit balloons out a bit.

The idea is that it encourages your circulation to increase in your lower body which helps target cellulite and fat burning.

Considering each session is only 1/2 hour of reasonable exercise, while I get to sit there and watch movies on the large plasma in front of me, I think this is awesome.

I have now been three times (you are meant to go three times a week) and I have been booked in for another three weeks.

Once I start getting results I'll post them so you can see how this is all going.

If it works, I'll be the first to promote this because it's SO EASY and isn't time consuming at all. Stay tuned...

I've fallen off the wagon...

Oops. Seems I have fallen off the wagon. This time I had a great excuse though. I turned 30 and The Festival of Kelly has been in full swing for a month. With my new age bracket however, I have also gained a double chin and a womanly body that is straining somewhat against my clothing. It’s time to hit the health kick with full force, and this time, nothing will stop me.

Rather than my usual gym routine, I have decided to give something new a shot. Just near my office in North Adelaide is a Hypoxi shop front, so I am kick starting the new me, with a month-long program that will apparently see results straight away.

This is what I’m talking about.

My first appointment is on Wednesday at 10am and will go for an hour as they go through the program with me and take some measurements.

Once I know more, I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, let’s call my current situation Ground Zero. I can only get better from here.

Wrap up from Online Diva event...

Today I have kicked things off by trying to organise my crazy week! First however, I had to regroup after last night's Onlive Divas event, I have more inspiration and an even longer list of things to do now with GLAM Adelaide. The perils of meeting other like-minded people I guess. I thought I came across quite disorganised, as my business has grown from a hobby into what it is today, so unlike the other speaker Pia, I couldn't wow people with my hardline business prowess. I have received some great feedback though, and considering I spoke for almost an hour longer than I was meant to, I guess people were engaging with what I had to say which is great.

One little surprise we had last nigh was that my fantastic photographer, Ernest McLeod from nuovogue, piped up after listening to the girls talk all night, and revealed that he's a blogger and has gained over 6000 followers in only two months. Most impressive. I'll have to check out his work.

Oh, and I have a renewed love for Botanic bar now. The atmosphere was great for last night's event (I'm only used to seeing it completely packed, later at night).

Online Divas Tonight!

In the fabulous way that the online world works, I've been found by a great Aussie website called Online Divas. They are launching into Adelaide tonight at Botanic Bar and I have been asked to come along as one of their guest speakers.

Oh course, I said yes.

Due to the very nature of online however, me speaking about a host of fabulous websites I adore will be difficult for people to remember - so I thought I'd use my neglected blog to pop some things down for anyone who cares to read on.

Firstly, you need to check out http://www.onlinedivas.com.au

THE ONLINE DIVA PRESS RELEASE

Online Divas comes to Adelaide to teach South Australian women how to become Online Entrepreneurs

Become an Online Diva, learn how to be financially independent and make money online

11th August 2009, Adelaide – onlinedivas.com.au supported by PayPal Australia, the world’s first online community of online businesswomen, will have a winter warming event in Adelaide on Tuesday 18th August at 6pm.

Held in the stunning CBD location, this Online Divas event is a great opportunity for networking with other online businesswomen.

During the interactive presentation you can ask the three successful Online Divas all the questions you want about online businesses and they will share their secrets of success with you.

After the Q&A concludes a cocktail party commences where guests can exchange ideas, share information and talk with other like-minded entrepreneurs.

MY TOP FIVE WEBSITES
(I was asked for my top five, but I had to stretch this a little)

FOR ME
http://www.retaggr.com/Page/KellyNoble
(Get all my contact sites in one spot)
http://www.facebook.com/kellynoble
http://www.twitter.com/kellynoble
http://www.myspace.com/kmn
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellynoble

FOR BUSINESS
http://www.glamadelaide.com
(My own website, how can I not include it!)
http://www.twitter.com
http://www.facebook.com
http://www.linkedin.com
http://www.retaggr.com

FOR INSPIRATION
http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/
http://www.lifelounge.com.au/

ADELAIDE ONLINE GURUS
Charlie Robinson: http://www.retaggr.com/Card/charlie
Steve Davis: http://www.stevedavis.com.au