Luscious is finding something beautiful in something ordinary. The indulgences of the simple things in life and the satisfying buzz of enjoying something extra special. The heavenly taste as you place a square of chocolate in your mouth and let it dissolve, a beautiful tropical beach with glistening blue water beckoning you in. Luscious is about feeling fresh, vibrant and excited about living life. Life is for living lusciously!

Professionally my specialties include:

• Organising events from start to finish, including gala dinners, Christmas parties and dinner dances. Creating statement looks and themes for each event, thinking outside the square, being bold, bright and daring. Putting together tantalizing menus and matching wines, sourcing amazing entertainment to inspire and arouse. Creating beautiful invitations and print pieces, innovative table centres and decor to make people talk.
• Creating sponsorship campaigns to generate funds for special events.
• Business relationship building, organising social/business networking events
• Devising and implementing marketing plans and campaigns to increase the awareness of brands and the selling of products and services. 
• Generating publicity and communicating important messages through public relations for positive brand awareness.

Picture from The Kentucky Oaks Brunch celebrating the Kentucky Derby.
Photographed by Brooke Slezak for the May-June 2008 Southern Accents.

 
Some of my fave luscious pastimes include:

• Playing beautiful classical music on the piano that takes me back to a time forgotton
• Cooking interesting dishes and using the best ingredients I can afford to indulge in gourmet delights
• Drinking French Champagne with my husband and talking about our dreams and aspirations
• Meandering around charming boutiques, looking for gorgeous clothes, stunning jewellery and statement shoes
• Dressing up to the nines, feeling ultra glam and heading out and dancing the night away
• Going to a day spa and indulging in a beautiful facial or massage, absolutely divine!
• Eating light and fluffy chocolate mousse
• Meeting new and interesting people and finding out about common interests and connections
• Travelling to exotic locations and discovering new destinations that I never dreamed would exist
• Putting together outfits for special events, mixing and matching pieces to create something fabulous and individual.

Email Lauren

Some things that stick in my mind from early childhood include being obsessed with fur. From an early age I used to drape myself in my great-grandmother’s silver fox fur shawl and sashay around the shops, pushing my shopping trolley full of dolls.

Other memories include performing in front of my family, singing, dancing and frequently baring my bottom (I was three)! Now you may think that I was destined to turn into a extravagant, narcissistic brat, but all of this occured before I started school, where I was very quickly put in my place. You see, I’ve always considered myself a unique person and a regular in several minority groups. When I was in school I could identify three things that made me different from everyone else.

Number 1
I am an ‘only child’. I was the only ‘only child’ in my class at school and of course everyone would say I was spoilt, ‘Oh Lauren, you must be really spoilt’, or ‘you don’t know how to share’. I didn’t consider myself spoilt, and I shared as well as the next kid. Nor did I get showered with gifts and have everthing my own way. Only 10% of the population were considered an ‘only child’ when I was growing up. People would often ask if I got lonely, but my answer would always be, ‘not at all, it’s so peaceful and quiet without brothers and sisters screaming, punching, kicking and running around annoying me, life is bliss’!

Number 2
I am left handed. Again, the only student in class who wrote with the left, not the right. My handwriting was always messy, (still is) and I could never writewith a calligraphy pen or on the black board without smudging my writing. My left-handedness was a hindrance back in school, but now that I do all my writing on a computer, being left handed doesn’t phase me and with only 7% of the population are left-handed, I kind of like being a bit different.

Number 3
I have red hair. When I was in school I was known as a red head and along with that came all the usual taunts and and name calling including being a carrot top, ranga, ginger, red, tomato head, etc, etc. Fast forward to current day and I still have red hair, but I’m now proud of it and glad that I have something that only 2% of the population are born with.

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Most luscious lady: Isla Fisher

Most luscious blokes (top 4!): George Clooney, Colin Farrell, John Depp, Jude Law

Favourite flowers: Peony roses

Favourite drink: Spicy Tempranillo or pinot noir, Moet & Chandon champagne, Lindt dark hot chocolate, sparkling San Pellegrino

Most extravagant purchase: my house, iPhone and laptop

Best bargain purchase: I’ve got lots of them, one of my favourites was a stunning silk Alice McCall cocktail dress on sale for $150 (in my size)!

Can’t leave the house without...my handbag and all of it’s contents, most importantly my lip gloss, compact, purse, iphone, sunnies, dental floss, pen and tissues. 

If my husband could give me anything it would be...a long an enjoyable life with him.

If I had I private jet...I would fly to Paris tomorrow!

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