Hey folks,

How you doing on this dreary winter's day? I have to admit I really haven't minded the miserable weather over the last two weeks. The rain and cold signal the proper start of winter, which means winter fashion!!! My favourite fashion season. I love the layering and accessories of winter fashion. Boots, scarves, coats - this week I even discovered that I am indeed a hat person. After many years of watching on jealously while other girls have pulled off cute woolly hats, I finally made myself go and try a bunch of them on - and whaddya know? I'm a hat person. The added bonus of wearing hats is that I can also skip on the sometimes tiresome hair routine in the morning. Ten minutes of extra sleep? Yes please.

Anyway, moving on to the really exciting news - our winter issue is on sale this week! This issue is another huge edition with 310 pages of fashion and pop culture goodness.

Inside this issue:

* We’ve gone 3D crazy! You’ll find a pair of 3D glasses on the last page – use these to check out the incredible 3D fashion shoot and of course the limited edition 3D cover.

* Guest fashion editor Atip Wananuruks has produced an epic 123 pages of stunning winter fashion for your sartorial viewing pleasure.

* The free CD with this issue is mixed by Maya & Vanya, who have just had major international success by winning the coveted DJ Magazine New Generation DJ title, which has seen them playing in Miami for the annual Winter Music Conference. These girls are hot property!

* Interviews with Ellie Goulding, Bulletproof, Mt Eden Dubstep, Kids of 88, Miike Snow, Hurts, Dats the Crux, Barbara Fialho, Rachel Rutt, Kurt Pickard, Will Jackways, and the designers from our top ten denim labels.

* The spotlight is on all things international – travel, people, places, fashion, trends.

I know I always say it, but this really is the best issue we've ever produced. It's next level! Please do check it out, I would love to hear your feedback.

Happy Monday,

Tina x

In my last blog piece on my adventure to Paris – the finally realised dream – I wanted to show you all a few more photos of the streets where I spent my time and of the buildings that make up the wonderful city. I will be timing future trips to coincide with Paris in the springtime, however. All these areas are so much more beautiful during the spring and summer months.

Fountain in the first arrondisement - close to Tuileries

The famous steep streets and staircases of Montmartre leading down into the Pigalle area

Across the pond at the Jardin du Luxembourg

Statue of a fawn at the Jardin du Luxembourg

Teenagers playing le foot outside the Jardin du Luxembourg

The canal area near Republique

Pont neuf near Pompidou centre

Musee de Quai Branly

Les Deux Magots cafe on Boulevard Saint Germain

The national assembly in the seventh arrondisement

Buttes Chaumont park

The view of the Eiffel Tower and the Pont Alexandre III bridge from the right bank

I have also included a link to a perfume advertisement that captures so well that Paris magic every girl goes looking for there. I know I saw a little bit of it. Paris is remarkable, mysterious, enchanting and unforgettable. I know the city now and parts of it can be called my own. I will surely go back. However, as I fit myself snugly back into the Auckland city jigsaw puzzle, I can confidently claim that I am home. And it is lovely to be back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oWGD5yYS9g&feature=related

 Merci, au revoir et bon courage tout le monde! Gros bisous!