Samantha Oehley is a 20 year old undergraduate at the Wanganui School of Design in New Zealand. Her interests include the 1960s and 1910s, the Beatles, politics, reading, music and drawing. She has a thing for Priests and Authority figures, and has the habit of always exaggerating things to a more dramatic scale Another round of pretty things for your pretty eyes 
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The second image reminds me of perfect card ideas for Valentine’s day coming up!
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Honestly, lovely colours, vibrant energy, gorgeous details… all these things make me feel so happy!
PLUS! I’m totally loving:
Not only is the Chemise gorgeous, but I love the gift box as well. This overall design, the pink and the delicate details are so me! I need a boyfriend to buy me this… :/
Speaking of which, Valentine’s Day is coming up (oh no, have you forgotten?). And while previous years I haven’t had a sweetheart to celebrate with, this year I do!
But don’t get too excited. One of my best friends and I, my gorgeous friend Shahana, have decided to be each other’s valentines. Because why not? There’s no boys spoiling us, and if we had boys, we wouldn’t be the ones spoiling them (what straight guy in New Zealand is sentimental enough to let *us* flood them with pretty girly things? Someone find me one!). So this year we get to be as sentimental, sappy and excited as we like without worrying if our significant other is going to find it too cheesy or too girly.
So this is what I plan to do for Shahana:
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Have a picnic at the Hamilton gardens, granted that it’s a warm summer’s day still.
2.
Give her chocolate and/or flowers (the standard)
3.
Give her a special gift—a mix tape of “our” and my favourite songs, CD case decorated with pretty embellishments
4.
Write her an ever-so-romantic love letter (or at least take a famous one from some dark-ages Duke and re-write it :P)
The best thing about Shahana and my friendship is that we sometimes act like lovers, but never in a physical way. It’s like getting the benefits of love without having to be lesbian. Girls, your best friends are more important than fashion, diamonds or your entire shoe collection. Treat them well <3.
If you don’t have anyone to share Valentine’s day with this year, why don’t you do something similar with your bestie? It’s innocent, fun and best of all—you don’t miss out on the hype of V-day :)
Samantha
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On Feb 9, 2010 Iona said:
Nawww…isn’t that cute! I think its really sweet you’re being your BF’s Valentine. BTW, you don’t need a guy to buy you the chemise. Treat yourself everyday! Just kidding. It looks expensive. Go find yourself a sugar daddy with one foot in the grave and the other on a banana.
Pretty room designs. I like the last blue bedroom. The wallpaper is spiffy. Wish getting designer paper’s weren’t so hard or expensive. I’d better go looking for a sugar daddy myself.
Valentines a miss for me. I’m working anyway.Have a good one though! XOXOIona.
On Feb 9, 2010 Iona said:
By the way, I don’t know what you do with fashion blogging.
???
I looked at the URL you gave me but don’t quite understand what she does. Does she make her own clothes?
On Feb 9, 2010 K said:
Oh goodness, I love it all! Those wallpapers are gorgeous! BTW, love the Emmy Rossum song in the background.
On Feb 9, 2010 Anonymous said:
Hey there! Thanks for the comment on my room decorating and I for sure appreciate the credit in the repost, I’m stoked on the response I’ve had to my silly diy decorating project.
Ps. Cute blog!!
Julie @ ifeelliketwomillion
On Feb 10, 2010 fashion westie said:
Ha, ya found me! Cyber stalker…jokes. Yep, trying to clear space for new stuff (as always). I keep telling Big R I’m done with the shopping and then I come home with more….or I talk him into another thrifting weekend. He goes to JBhiFi i go thrifting.
On Feb 10, 2010 Porcelain Blonde said:
Ha! I did this for V day once too, with my bestie! It was so much fun
Hope you have a blast
On Feb 11, 2010 lapetitefashionista said:
such wonderful interior design inspiration! i love bold bright colors in a room
I love the idea of choosing a best friend as your valentine; that way you dont miss out on the goodies! I decided i’m going to be downing a bottle of wine with my bestie!
xoxo
On Feb 12, 2010 Justine said:
Beautiful stuff, thank you! (just found you through thefwordonline and I can’t wait to visit your blog more often for ideas
On Feb 12, 2010 Anonymous said:
What sounds like the perfect way to celebrate!
www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
P.s. just saw your illustration on the F word—gorgeous work!
xx
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