Purple, Orange, Aquamarine and Tan - Colour Blocking

Purple two days in a row!

Wore orange, purple and aquamarine today as part of the Fashionoclast Colour blocking Frivolous Friday challenge. Thanks again to Sheila at Ephemera for inspiring me to try this bright colour combination :)

Decided to wear tan sandals to go with it because although I have an awesome pair of purple heels that would be even better I hurt my knee at the Getaway Plan yesterday so flats were needed. After a long think of what to wear with purple and orange, I settled on the aqua bag and necklace and tan shoes.

Felt nice and bright to match the sunny weather. My only downside is how baggy these pants get at the knee after running around in them all day, they really start to sag. I love the colour so I keep pushing on with them. Thinking I should have sized down though. Something to keep in mind if you're buying these from asos.

Here's what I wore today:

Top: Supre purple singlet

Necklace: Lovisa turquoise and silver long disc necklace

Bracelets: the usual

Jeans: Burnt Ochre orange pants from Vero Moda at Asos

Shoes: Asos 'flossy' flat sandals in tan (New purchase)

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in Aquamarine with python embossed leather (worn as clutch)

Closeup of accessories:

Had a great time at the Getaway Plan with my sister. I was glad they had a merch stand as it was so cold in the room I could put the tee on right away. They played so many of my fave songs, and my sister and I had a great view. Best part of the night was meeting Matt. I didn't know what to say. I kept saying "thank you" a lot, haha! He was so nice.

Highlight of my entire year! I was so excited! And blushing - very red face!

Some more photos we took at the show:

We were standing right at the front of the stage where Dave was playing - very awesome!

Best way to start the weekend. Hope you are having a great weekend too!

Purple for casual Friday

Quick on the go blog post today!
Headed down the coast as I'm going to see the Getaway Plan with my sister tonight.
Here's what I wore:

Top: kookai
Singlet underneath: Supre
Necklace: indigo rose design
Bracelets: the usual plus purple wrap bracelet from lovisa.
Jeans: Sass and bide
Shoes: rubi black ballet flats
Bag: Louis Vuitton damier azur neverfull MM
Will swap the bag to a clutch tonight for the show.

Close-up of accessories:

Took the train, its quite a long trip so had a copy of shop till you drop inside my bag to keep me occupied!

Wrap Dress and a little bit orange

After feeling so blah yesterday, I wore some old favourites today. I really like each item in this outfit, and you can't go wrong with a classic wrap dress.

Unfortunately I got home from work late tonight and had to take an indoor pic, and it doesn't really capture the black well. I tried to improve the photo colours so you could see the detail but now I look really orange..haha. Sorry! Trust me, I'm still really pale. No orange fake tan here!

Here's what I wore:

Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg (from linda*s***stuff on ebay)
Singlet underneath: Supre snake print singlet
Necklace: gift from DH
Bracelets: the usual
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats
Bag: Balenciaga 2008 Sapphire RH city


Closeup of accessories (and my natural skin tone!):

Hope you had a great day, and you got a bit of a giggle from the orange photo!

Another Blah Outfit

Not a fan of this outfit. I love the skirt and the top individually, just didn't seem right together. A little bit too much volume I think. Just felt "blah" all day, wish I had worn something else.

Here's what I wore today:

Cardi: Jeanswest
Top: Cotton On Carrie top in grey
Necklace: had it a while, I think Diva?
Bracelets: the usual
Skirt: Valleygirl
Shoes: Rubi black ballet flats
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

Closeup of accessories:

This necklace is the perfect match to my magenta Balenciaga work bag! :)

Lace and Leopard Print, Pink and Blue Again

I'm really liking pink and blue!

Chilly again today so I wore another leopard print scarf in the morning - a pink one this time!

Here's what I wore to work:

Top: Jeanswest sheer white oversized top

Scarf: Louis Vuitton 2011 valentines collection Stephen Sprouse leopard print scarf in pink and cream
Necklace: Multi chain necklace from Indigo Rose Design
Bracelets: the usual
Skirt: Asos blue textured lace pencil skirt (I'm really getting a lot of wear out of this skirt, I love it)
Shoes: Ninewest facinate glitter ballet flats (Better pic here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2010 sorbet RH city


On my way home I got caught in a heavy rain shower, so I had to quickly change before heading out to the hairdressers.

Here's what I wore in the evening to get my hair cut:

Top: Jeanswest Agnes tee (better pic here)
Necklace: Lovisa blue leaf necklace, on sale
Bracelets: the usual
Jeans: Sass& Bide
Shoes: Asos 'flirt' leather sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in Aquamarine with python embossed leather

Red Asos Dress, Versatile Blogger Award

Getting a little cooler in the mornings so I kept warm with a big fluffy scarf :)

Here's what I wore today:

Scarf: Asos crinkle oversized leopard print scarf
Necklace: Chanel (from Reebonz)
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly Double tour bracelet in rubis
Dress: Asos tulip skirt dress in red
Belt: Jeanswest
Shoes: Rubi primo silver ballet flats
Bag:  Balenciaga 2010 black Part Time with GSH


Closeup of accessories:

The lovely Kim at Accidental Encounters gave me a Versatile Blogger Award this weekend!

 The rules:
1. Thank the person who nominated you and link to their original post.
2. Share seven things about yourself.
3. Nominate 5 newly discovered blogs and let them know that they have been nominated.


7 things about myself:
I love handbags. Most people underestimate just how much I can talk about them!
I never heard about Oscar's Law before we adopted Cooper, and never knew where pet store puppies came from.
I am horrible at small talk. Once I get to know people I'm fine, but I struggle to make polite conversation with those I don't know very well.
I have extreme spider phobia.
I prefer nights in to nights out
I'm a fan of chocolate everything...but I'm rather picky with chocolate ice cream.
I wear 3 bracelets every day, each one means something very special to me.

5 Versatile blogs that I've recently come across when starting blogging, even if they are well known to others!:

Olivia at Wait Until the Sunset
June at Stylish with a Budget
Kim at A Very Sweet Blog
Jess at http://blooberrymuffin.com/
Mong at My Thrifty Closet

Hope you all had a good Monday!

Wearing a band tee

Relaxing Sunday today. Decided to wear one of my favourite band tees. I have lots of tees, I should wear them more often.

Here's what I wore:

Top: band tee from KissChasy "Bones and skin" tour

Bracelets: the usual

Shorts: Asos paper bag waist shorts

Boots: Acne pistol boots in "skin" from Miss Louise sale

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine

Such a funny story behind this shirt. It's from the "Skin and bones" tour Kisschasy did in 2008. I don't have any photos of the show to show you as shortly after Kisschasy came on stage, my sister was kicked in the head by a crowd surfer. We ended up watching some of the show from the screens in the bar before heading to hospital. Luckily my sister only had minor concussion. The doctor was really nice too, asking us if it was the Kisschasy show we were at after noticing my tee. One of the more memorable shows my sister and I have seen together!

You're my mystery
You are always at my fingertips
Without you I'm just bones and skin 

- KissChasy, Strings & Drums

Hilarious video of the song if you haven't seen it:

Hope you had a good weekend!

One day, two outfits

Busy Saturday today! I wore one outfit during the day and swapped to another in the evening. Does anyone else do that? :)

Here's what I wore to vote in the state election, run some errands and take Cooper to the groomers:

Singlet: Oscar's Law pink ladies singlet (from http://www.oscarslaw.org/)
Necklace: gift from DH
Bracelets: the usual
Jeans: Jeanswest
Thongs: Cotton On
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in Aquamarine with python embossed leather from shopbop
Can of solo: fundraising BBQ!

DH snapped this as we were enjoying a quick bite to eat at the BBQ after voting, that's why I'm sitting on a wall with a can of solo! hehe.


Cooper looks much better after his grooming - and he can see again! His face was getting too fluffy, he was really overdue a good cut.

Here's a quick before and after:

He's much happier after!

We are eading out to a friend's for dinner and drinks tonight so I changed what I was wearing. Cooper always wants cuddles after being at the groomers and although I love it, it means I get covered in cut hair. Not a good look for going out.

Here's what I'm wearing to dinner:

Top: just jeans black lace trim singlet
Bracelets: the usual
Pants: Burnt Ochre orange pants from Vero Moda at Asos
Wedges: Ninewest "Quicken" wedges in natural
Bag: vintage Chanel chevron evening bag

And now I have to go or I will be late. Have a great Saturday night everyone :)

Overdressed, featured video

The rain continued this morning and an umbrella was needed, so I dressed warmly. Went shopping at lunchtime with my friend K and the sun came out making it very warm - I think I was too quick to pull out my winter woolies! Definitely overdressed for the weather.


Here's what I wore today:

Top: Vintage flower print sweater from the Thrifty Kitten
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly Double tour bracelet in rubis
Jeans: Sass and Bide "Neon Nights"
Shoes: Ninewest facinate glitter ballet flats (Better pic here)
Bag: Balenciaga Coquelicot 2011 RH Velo from Reebonz


Closeup of accessories:

Reebonz and Reebonz Australia featured my Chanel video on their facebook pages this week - so exciting! If you haven't seen it yet you can check it out below:

Just a short video showing what fits inside my vintage Chanel flap :)

Now I'm very glad it's Friday - looking forward to a relaxing weekend!

Rainy Day, Vintage Belted top

Very cold and rainy today - had to wear pants to work. Reviewing the photos after though I wish I'd either worn heels or worn different pants. But I really liked the belted top :)

Here's what I wore today:

Top: Vintage from the Thrifty Kitten (see matching skirt here)
Belt: Barkins (came with this dress)
Bracelets: the usual plus a fuschia jade and labradorite one from Indigo Rose Design
Pants: pinstripe pants from Basque
Shoes: skechers black flats
Bag: Marco Tagliaferri first generation birk bag in navy

Closeup of accessories:

Lace and polka dots

Starting to get a little cooler so I had the chance to wear this top my parents bought me. I've been wanting to wear it for a while. It's a top designed to look like a top and cardigan together, really cute.

Top: Next brown polka dot and lace top
Necklace: Chanel from Reebonz
Bracelets: the usual plus 2 labradorite bracelets from Indigo Rose Design
Skirt: Asos tailored Checked workwear pencil skirt
Shoes: New Look
Bag: Chloe 2007 Brun Paddington

Closeup of accessories:

Vintage Dress from the Thrifty Kitten

Wearing the vintage dress I bought from the Thrifty Kitten stall at the vintage market on the weekend.

Dress: Vintage, from the Thrifty Kitten
Necklace: long black multi chain necklace from Indigo Rose Design
Bracelets: the usual plus two rutilated quartz bracelets from Indigo Rose Design
Shoes: Nine West black wedges
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

I met Zoe, the store owner of Thrifty Kitten at the vintage market and she gave me some tips for styling the dress - she suggested a red belt and heels. I just need the red heels now! I think it worked well with the black wedges though, what do you think?

Closeup of accessories and print on the dress:

Happy Birthday Harbour Bridge!

Sydney's Harbour Bridge is 80 years old today!

Here's what I wore to work today:

Dress: French Connection Fast Rhonda dress in black/caramel
Necklace: Freshwater pearl, gifted
Bracelets: the usual plus 2 freshwater pearl bracelets from Indigo Rose Design
Shoes: Rubi black ballet flats
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

Really like the print on this dress :) Dark photos as it started to rain just as I got home so had to take pics inside.

Closeup of accessories:

Hope you had a good Monday.

Failed trip

DH, Cooper and I were going to go to the beach up the coast today with some of DH's mates. They left early this morning and we were going to join them this afternoon as we had some things to do this morning. Just as we were about to get into the car to join them we got a message to say the rain had set in and it was a complete washout. It was good to find out before we made the long trip, but a shame as we were looking forward to it.

As I was feeling comfortable in my beach wear I didn't bother to change all day.

Here's what I wore:

Tee: Jeans west grey frill sleeve tee
Shorts: Jeans west
Bracelets: the usual
Shoes: Cotton On thongs
Bag: ThursdayFriday 'together' bag with birkin print

Covered up with this amazing paisley print jacket from Just Jeans. Got it on sale, reduced from $60 to $5! Weird pic because I'm trying to show you how relaxed it is with the loose sleeves. Really nice to wear.

Hope you had a lovely Sunday and none of your plans fell through because of the weather!

AWL Vintage Market

Took a trip to the Animal Welfare League of Queensland's vintage market today with DH, my mother in law and sister in law.

We had a really good time. Thankfully the rain held off until later in the afternoon when we were back home.


Here's what I wore today:

Top: Jeanswest "Sarah" stripe tank
Necklace: gift from DH
Bracelets: the usual plus swarovski crystal bracelet from Indigo Rose Design
Jeans: also jeanswest!
Shoes: Cotton On thongs
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in Aquamarine with python embossed leather from Shopbop (new purchase!)

Closeup of accessories:

Some more pics of the day :)

This was the Thrifty Kitten stall - it was good to see the facebook store items up close, and browse the extra ones available at the market. I even got to meet Zoe, who is a sweetheart and has the best eye for picking great items from the AWL thrift stores. It was nice meeting her after we've emailed so much when I've bought things through the facebook store.

I went home with a great dress and sweater. We also bought some cupcakes and baked goods too, but they were hastily gobbled up!

Cooper enjoyed coming along to the markets - I love that AWL makes their events dog friendly!
He was very tired on the trip home after all the excitement and started to fall asleep on my leg. Isn't he cute?

Hope you had a great Saturday too!

Pink, yellow and blue

Glad it's the weekend! Quick post as it's movie night tonight with DH and Cooper :)

Here's what I wore today:

Top: French Connection flower print top
Necklace: DIY Chloe padlock on chain
Bracelets: the usual
Jeans: Sass & Bide
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals
Bag: Chloe Ethel in sweet pink

I think next time I wear this top a different necklace is needed :) I really like the way this top drapes. It's a lovely navy with cream and yellow flowers on it.

Closeup of accessories:

Green and Black Printed Skirt

Dressed in a very dark outfit today! Some colour from my green and black skirt, but I did feel the outfit was a bit too dark overall.

Here's what I wore:

Cardi: Asos black cardigan with chain trim 
Top: Cotton On
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design faux pearl necklace with black satin ribbon
Bracelets: the usual plus two labradorite bracelets from Indigo Rose Design
Skirt: French Connection
Shoes: Rubi black ballet flats
Bag: Mimco Black Button bag

Closeup of accessories:

If you're interested, I did a short video review showing what fits inside my Mimco button bag. It's the first big bag purchase I ever made and it's still going strong all these years later :)