Professor Gab Kovacs: "Settle for Mr Not-Too-Bad."

Wow, those IVF doctors - who do some amazing work in helping couples have long-desired babies - sure are an opinionated bunch.

Did you hear the furore - yet again - created today surrounding the age women should be having babies? More specifically, how long they should wait and whether they should rely on assisted reproductive methods?

Sure, there is some merit to the doctor's argument, when it hinges on medical fact.

When it rests on the social dynamics of complicated relationships.... hmmm, not so sure.

Here's what he had to say:

The Director of Monash IVF, Professor Gab Kovacs, says women shouldn't be 'conned' into thinking freezing their eggs offers up a 'guaranteed family' in the fridge, as reported by 'The Age.'

He says the rate of successful births that result from these eggs is low and that the technology still has a long way to go.

"I think they should be working harder to find a partner or changing their criteria for Mr Right," Professor Kovacs said.

"Maybe there is no Mr Right and you have to settle for Mr Not-Too-Bad. There is no such thing as a perfect person for anybody, and even if they're perfect now, they won't be perfect in five or 10 years time."

To read more, go here:

http://www.news.com.au/technology/mr-not-quite-right-beats-freezing-eggs/story-e6frfrnr-1226170212481

What do you think?

If the clock is ticking, do you just settle?

For any guy?

Again, what about the blokes in this equation? He's a 'perfect catch' = tick.

He's not keen to have kids for 5-10 years, though.

What to do? Run? Find another partner? [Gasp] trick him into pregnancy?

Is the doctor making sense? Or is this yet another opinion from the medical profession - probably with good intentions - which simply just not ring true in real relationships.

That part about "There is no such thing as a perfect person for anybody, and even if they're perfect now, they won't be perfect in five or 10 years time".... that certainly rings true.

Conversely, it can also be said that partners can get better with age...

Feel free to comment here!

The Premise by Drambuie: 'The Dispensary'

Following a succession of innovative and original entries, Drambuie announced 'The Dispensary' as the triumphant winner of 'The Premise' 2011 competition www.thepremise.com.au

Victorious winners Matilda Swan, 23 and Simon Connett, 24 created their vision for a very cool apothecary-inspired bar, thanks to Drambuie’s rich history in folklore as a medicinal elixir.

As winners of The Premise, the duo received a $10,000 cash prize and were given a bar manager, security, alcohol supplies, bar equipment, bar facilities and staff, absolutely everything they will need to run The Premise.

"As the Drambuie story goes, Bonnie Prince Charles Stuart requested the Royal Apothecary to develop a mysterious elixir of expensive, rare, and delicious herbs and spices to keep up his hopes and strengths during battle” says Simon. “The idea of creating a traditional apothecary, with a modern twist, evoked powerful design qualities for us, as well as tying in perfectly with the Drambuie story. Our bar will be a stylish and exclusive dispensary, set in a spectacular location that is designed to attract Sydney’s elite, where the Drambuie elixir can be tasted, savoured and dispensed once more.

“We want to showcase the intricate details and ambience of ‘The Dispensary’ throughout the drinks menu also, with a selection of delicious Drambuie cocktails featuring fresh herbs and fruits” Matilda adds. “Many of these herbs we want to hand grow in the bar itself to stay true to the rich traditions of apothecary. Each of these exclusive concoctions will be versatile, making them perfect for both the cooler or warmer weather on stunning Sydney Harbour.”

Matt Thurlow, Spokesperson for Drambuie says: “Simon and Matilda have developed a creative and exclusive bar concept inspired by the Drambuie brand values of passion and mystery and we’re sure Sydney-siders are going to have a lot of fun visiting this venue!”.

Log on to The Premise Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ThePremise to follow the build of ‘The Dispensary’.

Visiting the venue on opening night was quite the experience - boarding a water taxi at the Man O' War steps (near the Sydney Opera House) and enjoying the five minute ride across the harbour, to then alight at the floating bar with a difference.

Enjoy the experience before it disappears - it will be operational until Saturday October 22, 2011.

Nicki Minaj - W Magazine, November 2011

Singer Nicky Minaj has collaborated with artist Francesco Vezzoli for a series of portraits for the latest issue of W magazine.

For more, see: http://www.wmagazine.com/artdesign/2011/11/nicki-minaj-transformed-by-francesco-vezzoli

Or see: http://www.wmagazine.com/

And if you're one of the few people who are yet to see those two cute toddlers on The Ellen Show Degeneres Show performing Nicki Minaj's song - with Nicki herself - here it is:

Diana Ferrari - Spring Racing Fashion

I love racing fashion.

It means stepping it up in the style stakes.

It also means not pulling out your shiny nightclubbing number, and strictly adhering to the do-not-take-your-shoes-off post-event rule.

The Diana Ferrari brand comes up trumps for spring racing fashion.

A fascinator is now de rigueur at the races, and pictured here is the 'Sinamay Feather Cap' fascinator in orchid, RRP $59.95.

The Diana Ferrari poppie pink nude satin heels have just the right height to give you a lift (and ensure you don't teeter over after one too many drinkies), RRP $129.95.

And finally the Diana Ferrari Shayda panelled dress - cute, refined, and altogether pretty: RRP $179.95

For stockist details, call: 1800 808 403.

Or see: http://www.dianaferrari.com.au/

And watch Diana Ferrari marketing manager Anna McCarthy speak about the new collection (those black and white Derby Day dresses are to-die):

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - Vogue Germany, November 2011

Could this be one of the most luscious covers... ever?

English model-turned-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is seen here on two covers of the latest issue of German Vogue.

Girl looks like she invented the sultry pout.

For more, see: http://www.vogue.de/

Dannii Minogue - "Dannii: My Style" Book

A style guide for women by Dannii Minogue is out now - and it's a beauty.

In "Dannii: My Style" she shares her fashion [string of] pearls of wisdom and personal style secrets, all beautifully illustrated with too-gorgeous photos of Dannii in myriad to-die-for dresses (that's a divine Dolce & Gabbana number she wears on the cover).

This focus of this style bible is to help you learn to love the way you are, while concentrating on ways to accentuate the positive.

It covers everything from lovely hair to glowing skin, to makeup and eating healthily.

Dannii imparts her tips on red carpet looks and what to wear for every occasion; she also offers advice on dressing for your shape and choosing the right accessories (hello, my fave fash topic).

I particularly love the fashion [disaster] pics of Dannii in her early days, and I love that she acknowledges these somewhat tragic early days of dressing (we've all been there, Dannii - yours was just more public!) which just makes the divine Miss M all the more endearing, really.

Fast forward to present-day photos - giving a good snapshot of how she dresses today - and it's hard not to fall in love with Dannii's impeccable, showy, yet classy style.

Love your work, Dannii.

"Dannii: My Style" is onsale now at bookstores (and hey, I even spied an iPad edition. Nice).

Photo credit: Jonty Davies

Giuliana Rancic speaks about her breast cancer diagnosis

Giuliana Rancic - host of the E! channel's 'E! News' and 'Fashion Police', as well as the reality show with her husband Bill Rancic 'Giuliana & Bill' - has just revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The most shocking part of the story is that she is only 37 (36 at the time of her mammogram), with no family history of breast cancer, and was actually seeing her IVF doctor to start prepping for her third round of IVF.

Watch the heartbreaking video here, which just screened in the US on the US 'Today Show':

And see them speak about their ordeals with miscarriage so far, a few months ago on 'The View':

Have you been through miscarriage? Only you can understand the heartbreak. Share your story.

Or have you had a diagnosis of breast cancer? At what age? Feel free to share.

Photo: courtesy http://www.mystyle.com