Lotta Backland

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At 18 I packed my bags to set off for an adventure to Australia. Little did I know I would love it so much – I just can’t leave! After studying fashion and serving way too many “weak decaf lattes with extra hot milk and 2 equals”, I was lucky to score a job at Dolly magazine. When I was told I got the job at Cosmo I almost fell off my chair...and that's not the only way I get bruises. I am constantly bumping in to chairs, tables, wardrobes...you know the drill. I also tend to fall over a lot - it must have something to do with being 174cm tall with size 6.5 feet!

As fashion assistant I always have a million things to do – photoshoots, styling, visiting showrooms, attending events, assisting the fashion director…the list can go on forever. I love the fact that my role is not a “9-5 chained to your desk” kind of job. Also, when 3pm rolls around, the sugar craving hits and thankfully, the Cosmo cookie jar is always full!

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Spring is in the air!

Yesterday I had my legs out for the first time this season. It was such a great feeling not having to put on stockings before I walked out the door. I finally got to wear my new Wittner gladiator sandals. They have been sitting on my shoe rack for weeks now waiting for an outing and they finally got one. They were a big hit in the office!

By the time I got out of work last night, it was freezing, but it was worth it. Today I'm back in jeans and peep-toe booties but hopefully my sandals will have another outing soon.

Anyhow, here are my top shoe picks for spring/summer:

• The gladiator sandal. If you are daring enough, wear a pair that comes up a bit higher on your calf.
• The sculptural heel. Have fun with your heel shape and make a bold statement.
• The platform sandal. The higher the better!
• Colour. Brighten up your outfit with a coloured sandal, flat or heel.
• Embellished. Make a statement with studs, sequins or beading.

All these styles are hitting the stores now, so be quick so that you don't miss out.

Lotta x

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It's a little early, but our staff Christmas party is tonight. While for most workplaces, this is a raucous canapes-and-cocktails event mainly because of the copious amounts of alcohol consumed, ours is already out of control because of the theme. A few weeks ago, we all received an invitation requesting that we 'get wiggy with it' (event team's words, not mine) and don hairpieces for the evening.