“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, peruse the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.”
– Maya Angelou
As part of the Peter P “Come Back” 2013 tour , I’m rediscovering many passions in my life that I either forgot, placed aside or thought had been lost. I’m also discovering new passions that are exciting and creating new dreams. It’s inspiring to rediscover the great loves of your life during a period of reinvention like places, experiences and especially people. I’ve also experienced some full circle moments of late that have challenged me and shifted my balance through illness of loved ones. However, through these tough moments, I’ve had the opportunity to help and support a few of the mega loves in my life that where there for me in my times of great need – reminding me that no matter how far you go, or how much time goes by – the great loves will always be there for you.
Be magnificent this week and may all eyes be on you – inspired by your sparkle!
Elie Saab went back to the garden for his eye popping, uber glam Spring RTW 2014 Collection. “A Lace Garden,” he called it. There was oodles of the stuff in his super pretty collection, all in the colors of flowers: camellia white, rosy pink, bright bougainvillea, and a vivid green. To see this show was to be reminded of how commonplace sheer fabrics and views of the bare skin underneath have become on the runways, even while they’re still scandalously off-limits on the red carpets – but Saab scoffs “Pfft” to the meg conservative!! However, extra points go to Saab for finding ways to make the see-through lace look discreet; lingerie could become a growth market for this designer. Saab gave his filigreed dresses a graphic edge this season with the grosgrain ribbon he used to trim seams. Also new: not one, but two prints. It’s rare to see anything but monochrome on Saab’s runway, but here, colorful roses appeared on the hem of a white party dress and the neckline of a white jumpsuit. There was also a black and white chiaroscuro lace dotted with more flowers that decorated gowns from bust to hem. The chiaroscuro came out ahead. Even if the color black doesn’t have much place in a rose garden, the black lace dresses at the end of Saab’s collection stole the show. A halter style that alternated horizontal bands of silk crepe and lace was gorgeous, but my faves where the floral prints that are so outside of Saab’s comfort zone.
So many amazing looks for the gal about town in Melbourne who needs stand out couture to adorn herself with the many festive season events upon us. Any one of Saab’s stunning creations from his Spring RTW 2014 Collection would be the perfect stand out frock for any silly season soiree.
2013 has been an interesting ride. I’ve spent the past year of the “Peter P Come Back Tour” constantly redefining so many elements of what made me happy in my past life and trying to find joy in so much change and uncertainty. A majority of my self esteem and happiness came from the amount of money I made, how many luxury accessories I had and my business. Don’t get me wrong – I haven’t all of a sudden found my inner “Zen” or become a altruistic soul that rejects the material world. No!!! The success equation of my past life is stronger than ever – however, new elements to my success equation are intensifying this year. These new elements include love, authentic communication, embracing change and life learning, demonstrating gratitude, loyalty and searching for a new romantic adventure – or, finding the real love of my life. Yes, I said it – Id like to become a “We” instead of a “Me” again.
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I started dating again – I met a great guy, unfortunately, for a variety of reasons – it ended. However, it ended in the most adult way I have ever handled a break up. I was so surprised by my actions. Now, you may be saying that I wasn’t that crazy about this guy – hence my newly found measured behavior in ending it. Well, I’d like to think that I’ve learned from my past mistakes and decided to let go of an amazing guy (that has his own demons to lay to rest) but to do so in a way that would leave a small window open if he chose to come back. Who knows if this hottie will come back – but I do know I want to be in a relationship again. A relationship that is passionate, lustful, equal, nurturing, loving with a great guy that becomes my best friend.
So, my definitions of what success looks like in 2014 and beyond has come full circle with some surprising new inclusions. What I do know is that I am lucky enough to have had the opportunity to create a new life that can encompass all my new hopes, dreams and success drivers.
May your week be full of success and my it ROCK!!!
It’s no secret how much I love my friends – they’re my filter, chosen family and mega loves of my life. However, the last week I’ve come to realize how much they mean to me as I embark on a new adventure as part of the “Peter P Come Back Tour 2013” – DATING!!!! ARGGGG!!!
This week marks two years to the day that I walked away from a decade long term relationship and began a new life. The past two years have represented unprecedented pain , emotional upheaval and new adventures. However, the idea of dating someone new with a view of entering a another relationship has not been on my radar. In actual fact, I’ve created so many barriers – it would take an Olympic pole vaulter to scale the massive emotional wall I’ve built to protect my heart.
Well, I dipped my big toe back into the “Dating Pool” over the last month and let me tell you – my anxiety has only been surpassed by the “Crazy Lady” internal dialogue screaming to run – run very far and mega fast from this possible renewed pain. At every turn over the past month, I’ve created a multitude of scenarios in my mind as to why it wouldn’t work, how he would hurt me and why I should walk away. What I’ve learned is that my “Flight” responses are all born out of fear.
Enter stage left my amazing friends. Every single step of this new dating adventure, they’ve provided advice, love and an empathic ear when dealing with my “Crazy Lady” within – and let me yell you, the “Crazy Lady” within is nuts on a “Mexican Day Time Drama” level – Diva without a clue!!
You may be wondering, what’s been the outcome of my month long dating adventure? The story this time around does not have a “Fairy Princess” happy ending (yet), and I’m not sure what’s going to happen with the young hottie in question. However, with mega amounts of help from my friends, I’m able to learn from this adventure.
So, what have I learned thus far??? It’s quite simple – instead of focusing on what I don’t what I need to focus on all the things I do want. I need to clearly communicate these wants and desires outwardly and as part of my internal dialogue. I think this dating adventure has had a muddled outcome so far because I’ve been unclear about what I wanted. I have to say, if I’m “Definite with the Infinite”, the outcomes reflect my emotional and mental vibrations – within all aspects of my life. This ethos is reflected in the amazing dear ones I have in my life, they are a “Second Self” – reflecting love, compassion, creativity and spontaneity. So, I need to apply the same theory as I take the tentative steps into a new romantic life. I’ll keep you posted. Wish me luck!!!
I trust the vision of my heart and act on it every day!”
As we hurtle towards the end of 2013 – I look back at my personal reinvention journey or as I like to call it – “The Peter P Come Back Tour 2013” and see an adventure full of amazing experiences, personal growth, professional success and love. There’s been a variety of reasons behind my success this year – primarily because of all the outstanding love and encouragement from my dear ones. However, one re-framing tool has been of great help.
The tool I’ve used as a constant this years is the passage above. It’s more of an affirmation, chant or reminder rather than a quote. I simply replace a negative re-enforcer in my head with a positive affirmation (may it be internally generated or externally implanted) eventually, I begin to believe the positive words and live them.
I’m grateful for all the change in my life this year – for it has uncovered joy, fulfillment and and a new life outside my comfort zone.
Here I am – on the other end of the FASHION FROCKTAIL EXTRAVAGANZA 2013 event for the FROCKTOBER Ovarian Cancer Charity team – “Get Your Frock On”, I work with.
Last weeks fashion / music event was a great success – in both PR terms and financial support for the charity. The team and I had some lofty dreams and they all came to fruition – but as we all know, dreaming big is never enough.
Last weeks stellar success come from six very dedicated people working extremely hard for many months until we reached our goal.
Congratulations team “Get Your Frock On” for some amazing outcomes and blowing everyone away at the event.
For some highlights from the event – go to our Facebook page.
“Never let it be said that to dream is to waste ones time, for dreams are our realities in waiting. In dreams, we plant the seeds of our future”
– Anonymous
I’m very proud to be part of an amazing charity – “Team Get Your Frock On” that helps raise funds and awareness for Ovarian Cancer to find an early detection process.
This year the team and I have embarked on our biggest fashion fund raising event ever coming up this Thursday 10 October 2013. The planning, preparations, endless meetings, negotiations and problem solving have been mammoth. My learning curve this year has also been immense as I took on a new PR / Social Media /Marketing role. I’ve loved every minute of this very special adventure.
This experience this year has been outstanding for a variety reasons. I’ve reached a few self development goals and also come very close to meeting one of my idols – Dannii Minogue – by one degree of separation!! However, at the core of my drive this year has been working with a team of women that I truly love and am proud to call my friends. These women are all talented, beautiful, resilient, strong individuals who have loved and encouraged me through some of my toughest times. Truth be told, the girls carried me on the charity over the the past few years post my mums passing in 2011 and during the breakdown of my long term relationship and mess the ex created for me in 2012. However, as my life came apart, and my commitment was lackluster at best – the team never once made me feel like a burden or dead weight. In fact, they continued to love, nurture and encourage me until the crippling pain and distress of the past began to subside and my self worth and esteem began to reemerge – in great part, because of these girls.
I dedicate this weeks thought to the inspiring “Team Get Your Frock On” crew – a group of friends that continued to believe in me even when I didn’t – and for encouraging all the mad dreams we had for this years amazing fashion event that are all coming to life. I love you all and I’m proud to call you my friends.
Dream big and surround yourself with dear ones that can see the dream in your soul.
October is upon us and it feels like this year is whizzing by. As we hurtle into 2014, I sometimes feel that I haven’t achieved very much over the past 12 months. At certain points this year I’ve also felt that my emotional, creative, physical and business reinvention has stalled and my motivation began to waver. So to overcome this unproductive self talk, I completed a little self reflection exercise that provided some much needed internal performance feedback over the weekend. This process was also aided with a few cocktails. This basic listing process helped contextualize my achievements during the “Peter P Come Back Tour 2013” and see if I’m on track or not. The list includes:
Letting go of destructive relationships that no longer served me,
Moved into my new home in October 2012 – and began living on my own for the first time in my adult life,
Financial and legal freedom from my previous life in October 2012,
Attended and successfully completed a Radio Production Course at the Melbourne Radio School in November / December 2012,
Created new and stunning Christmas Season traditions / memories with my Dad and amazing “Sista’s From Another Mother”,
Embarked on a new diet / exercise / lifestyle process that has given me a new lease of health and helped reshape my physicality,
Walk the “Red Carpet” a second year running at an amazing “Oscars” event with my best friend in L.A. – on my actual birthday, 24 February 213,
Completed my exciting Radio Production / ON AIR internship at TRFM in April 2013,
Attended my amazing friends (Simone and Mark’s) wedding as “Head Bride-Slave” / Witness in Hong Kong – May 2013,
Began the reinvention of my business and took on two new clients in June 2013,
Accepted a new PR/Marketing roll with the outstanding charity I support – “FROCKTOBER” during July / August 2013,
Celebrated Mary P’s birthday in memory of my amazing mum in September 2013.
Made time for the most important people / relationships in my life.
Even though this self reflection exercise has been a positive and self affirming experience, I still recognize that I have a very long way to go – especially with my ridiculous romantic life! We’ll discuss that another time. However, I can hold my head up high and say – “At least I wont die wondering”. I’ve stretched myself emotionally, creatively, physically and professionally.
So, this week – don’t make excuses for not pursuing your wildest dreams – make it happen and live your most authentic self.
“Our dreams need us to get over ourselves! Our dreams need us to take responsibility for them. Our dreams need us to SHOW UP even when we don’t feel like it. They are fragile and need tender loving care. Dreams take time and are often test’s of faith – faith in ourselves!! Let’s meet that test!”
– Mastin Kipp
Welcome to a new week and the fast approach the end of 2013 – how did that happened?
Life seems to be like the metaphorical raging steam and we the salmon pushing against it to arrive – rushing to get everything done. Sometimes I feel we push up stream with the pack and forget why. The destination becomes the focus, not the journey. We get to our destination, figure out it’s not what we wanted and didn’t enjoy each amazing point along the way. Been there, done that and got the ill fitting t-shirt!
Life is whizzing by – it’s time to give the dreams in our hearts space, air and nurturing. Great things await – clarity, persistence and patience seem to be the keys to our hearts song. My test is going to be the patience part!
Dream big this week – you deserve to live the most amazing, sparkling and exciting dreams in your heart!
Just as her good friend Naomi Watts, 44, is getting trashed for her big-screen portrayal of Princess Diana, Nicole Kidman, 46, is bravely starting to publicize her own princess movie, about Grace Kelly.
Today a teaser trailer was released for Grace of Monaco, which is set to hit theaters in December world wide. Let’s hope the reception for this one is better than Diana, which opens in the UK this Friday.
In the clip (below), Nicole looks stunning – and convincing – as the wife of Prince Rainier. Brief glimpses are shown of the actress in a sleeveless gown, walking in her castle, lying on a bed in a sky blue dress, entering a ball, in a red jacket and black hat, and finally looking vulnerable in a glittering silver dress.
A voice says over opera music, “Long after the House of Grimaldi has fallen, the world is going to remember your name, your Highness. You are the fairy tale, the serenity to which we all aspire and peace will come when you embrace the roles you have been destined to play. For no matter where you are in years to come they will continue to whisper your name, the Princess Grace.”
Naomi’s Diana trailer is eerily similar yet instead of opera music, rock music plays in the background. “Diana” has already received negative reviews, being called ‘cheap’ and ‘awful’ by critics.
Grace Of Monaco has yet to garner much reaction except from Grace’s family that has claimed the film “needlessly glamorised”.
Set in 1962, Grace Of Monaco follows the personal life of the former actress during the famous dispute between France and Monaco over tax laws. Directed by “La Vie en Rose’s” Olivier Dahn, and with a reported $30m budget, the film co-stars Tim Roth, Parker Posey, and Milo Ventimiglia.
Dahan has stated that his film was a character study and not meant to be a serious biopic, saying, “I am not a journalist or historian. I am an artist. I have not made a biopic. I hate biopics in general. I have created, in any subjectivity, a human portrait of a modern woman who wants to reconcile her family, her husband, her career. But who will give up her career and invent another role. And it will be painful.”
Nicole has expressed her desire to show depth to the star of such Alfred Hitchcock classics as “Dial M For Murder” and “Rear Window”. “I wanted to be respectful of her, her story and her essence so hopefully that will all come through,’ said the Jimmy Choo model.
Grace of Monaco is scheduled for a December release in the US while Diana should open in the US on November 1.
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