Reebonz Brisbane Offline Sale Jan 2013 | Casual Friday Outfit, Jeanswest, Marc By Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga

Here's what I wore for casual Friday and to shop the Brisbane Reebonz Offline sale today:

Necklace: House of Harlow gold gold mini key pendant necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus House of Harlow gold multi-strand bracelet and Indigo Rose Design labradorite bracelets
Top: Jeanswest 'Amber' floral print ruffle cami
Pants: Jeanswest 'Moss' super skinny jeans
Shoes: Balenciaga studded RGGH sandals in sorbet
Bag: Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Fran bag with gold hardware in carob brown from Reebonz

Close up of accessories and bag:

I liked this outfit today, the only thing I wish I had done differently was the shoes - it ended up being a little wet for open toed sandals! I thought the moss green jeans went quite well with the floral cami. Nice casual outfit for the office and shopping the Brisbane Reebonz sale at lunch time today.
Surprisingly I came home without making any purchases, but if the Balenciaga glycine sandals had been in my size, I would have had a new pair of shoes!

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There was LOADS of choice, lots of accessories, shoes, wallets, clutches, bags.....I have some photos from the sale up on facebook. Saturday is the last day for the sale, 11-5 at the Brisbane Hilton.


The cami was last worn here, jeans here, sandals here and bag here.

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Asos Pink Satin Singlet, Metallic Lace Skirt, Studded Sandals, Vintage Chanel Bag

Here's what I wore to spend the day shopping with my friends and family and going out for dinner in the evening:

Sunnies: Pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: Silver Owl pendant long necklace from Paddy's Markets plus gifted badge pinned to it
Bracelets: the usual plus House of Harlow Aztec Bangle in Fushcia pink and silver, gifted Balenciaga classic pearly grey double tour bracelet
Top: Asos satin singlet in pink
Skirt: Cotton On metallic lace tulip skirt in frosted almond/silver
Shoes: Balenciaga studded RGGH sandals in sorbet
Bag:  Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz

Close up of accessories and bag:

Today's photos were unknowingly taken next to a wasp's nest. As soon as we found out, we ran! haha! Had a really nice day with my mum, sister and friend shopping, and then in the evening we went for dinner with the family. Busy day so late blog post, but a really good day too.


The sunnies were last worn here, singlet here, skirt here, shoes here and bag here.


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French Connection Spotty Dress, Balenciaga Sorbet City Bag and Studded Sandals

Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunnies: Pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet, enamel coated Marc By Marc Jacobs Katie bracelet in pink
Dress:  French Connection Spotty cotton dress
Shoes: Balenciaga studded RGGH sandals in sorbet
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet

Close up of accessories and bag:

Decided to wear pink accessories with my polka dot dress today. Again, dressing as simply as possible to keep cool in the heat :) Decided to wear the sorbet pink shoes so of course I had to wear the matching bag!


The sunnies were last worn here, dress here, sandals here and bag here.

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First Day of Summer: Singlet, Shorts, Balenciaga Sandals, Vintage Snakeskin Bag

Here's what I wore to go shopping and take Cooper to the groomers today:

Sunnies: Pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus two old blue bead bracelets, old blue wooden bead bracelet, enamel coated Marc By Marc Jacobs Katie bracelet in pink
Top: Supre pale pink singlet
Shorts: Jeanswest denim cuff shorts
Shoes: Balenciaga studded RGGH sandals in sorbet
Bag: Thrifted vintage snakeskin blue bag from Secondi

Close up of accessories and bag:

It is officially the first day of summer today, and it's so hot! Just wanted to wear as few clothes as possible today to be honest! ;) Also wanted the chance to wear my new bag.

I picked this beautiful bag up from Secondi, a local vintage and second hand store earlier this week when I went in to kill some time after unexpectedly arriving very early for an appointment. It doesn't have any tags so I don't know anything about it, but it's such a nice shade of blue and so soft. Total bargain, really glad I stumbled across it by chance. :) You can see more pics of it in this thread on EffenHaute form.


The sunnies were last worn here, top here, shorts here, and sandals here. This is the first time I've worn the bag as it is a recent purchase.


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Pet Expo and Oscar's Law, Sass and Bide Singlet, Jeanswest Jeans, Balenciaga Sandals

Here's what I wore to go to the Pet Expo and work at Church Online today:

Sunnies: Pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: Silver Owl pendant long necklace from Paddy's Markets
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design waxed leather cream howlite beaded wrap bracelet  and Oscar's Law bracelet
Top: Sass and Bide "For Easy Reference" tank
Jeans: Jeanswest Spoylt pale blue jeans
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH 
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Hillier Hobo in blush pink with silver hardware

Close up of accessories and bag:

We had such a fun day at the Gold Coast Pet and Animal Expo. We got a lot of freebies, bought at lot, learned a lot and Cooper had some fun meeting the other animals of all shapes and sizes!

Definite highlight for me was the Oscar's Law stall where I spent a good amount of time talking to one of the lovely volunteers there about how to do more to help bring change and see the end of puppy farms. Would be so nice to see an end to puppy farms in Cooper's lifetime.

Cooper was too worried about the mobile hydrobath next to the Oscar's Law stand to turn and smile for the photo. He was scared it was bath time!


The singlet was last worn here, jeans here, sandals here and bag here.

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Oscar's Law Singlet, Jeans, Yellow Sunnies, Balenciaga Sandals, RM MAC

Here's what I wore to spend some time shopping with my friend and packing for Sydney today:

Sunnies: Yellow sunglasses from the Ekka (similar here)
Bracelets: the usual (plus a hair tie!)
Top: Oscar's Law pink ladies singlet (from http://www.oscarslaw.org/)
Jeans: Sass and Bide "Frayed Misfits" (similar here)
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals (similar here)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Deep Purple MAC (similar here)

Just a nice easy outfit today - spent most of the day trying to figure out what to pack for our Sydney trip!

I'm wearing an Oscar's Law singlet today as I want Oscar's Law and the banning of puppy farms. Puppies that are sold in pet stores and online come from puppy farms - mills or factories where dogs are confined to cages their entire lives. They never see grass or toys or human affection. They are kept for the sole purpose of breeding to supply puppies to pet stores.

You can take a stand for Oscar's Law and show the governement we don't want puppy farms in Australia! There are protests planned for next weekend in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. You can find all of the details here.

Banning puppy farms is something I feel very strongly about. There are so many pets in shelters across the country waiting for a new home, through no fault of their own. Adopt, don't shop :)


The singlet was last worn here, jeans here, sandals here and bag here.

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Jeans, Balenciaga Sandals, Thrifted Knit, RM Purple MAC

Here's what I wore to go shopping and work at Church Online today:

Top: Thrifted 3/4 length sleeve knit jumper from AWLQ jumble sale
Jeans: Jeanswest "super skinny" light blue jeans (similar here)
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals (similar here)
Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff Deep Purple MAC (similar here)

Close up of accessories:

Bracelets: the usual plus Asos spike bracelets in Rhodium and Gunmetal and Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel turnlock stripey hinge bracelet in black and white


I really like this jumper, it's got an interesting neckline and the three quarter length sleeves mean I can stack some bracelets to wear with it too. Can't decide if this jumper is more pink or purple though - so I paired it with pink shoes and a purple bag! What do you think?


If you like watching movies you might want to check out church online this week - I had a great time there tonight, we are playing movies and discussing the messages behind them. You can find out more here, and catch the movies online here - the videos play over 60 times a week.


The shoes were last worn here, jeans here and bag here. This is the first time I've worn this jumper on the blog.

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Leopard print jeans, khaki and sorbet pink

Nice relaxing Sunday today. I had a chance to wear my new Kmart purchase, grey leopard print jeans.

I fell in love with this Sass & Bide pair but with the zips at the bottom they would be too difficult to shorten, and I always need to get their jeans taken up. Reading Shop Till You Drop I spotted this similar pair at Kmart and after seeing some amazing things bloggers have been buying there, I had to get them.

Plus the more money I save on clothes, the more money I have for handbags! ;)


Here's what I wore today:

Top: Jeanswest Agness tee in khaki
Necklace: freshwater pearl strand, gifted
Bracelets: the usual
Jeans: Kmart grey leopard print cropped skinny jeans - only $29!
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals
Bag: Balenciaga 2010 sorbet RH city


Closeup of accessories:

I would much rather splurge on accessories than clothes, which I have a habit of outgrowing or ripping or tearing, etc. Accessories are much easier to maintain. What's your fave fashion splurge?

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:

Striped Maxi Dress

I am in love with this maxi dress! I saw Reebonz had a Suboo sale a few months back and although I'd never heard of Suboo before the prices were cheaper than the sale prices on the Suboo website itself so I thought I'd give this dress a go.

The dress had to be altered as I'm so short, so this is it back from the tailor for it's first outing. Perfect for a relaxing Saturday and dinner with the in laws in the evening.

Dress: Suboo Riviera Nautical Maxi dress from Reebonz
Hat: vintage 1950's sunhat from The Thrifty Kitten $15 sale last week
Necklace:  long black multi chain necklace from Indigo Rose Design
Bracelets: the usual plus fushia jade stone bracelet from Indigo Rose Design
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap also from Reebonz

I'm not a hat person but I made an exception for this stunning hat - perfect for keeping the sun off my face on a hot sunny day like today. It has the honour of being the only hat I've purchased.

Closeup of accessories:

Hope you all had a lovely Saturday :)

Blue! with 4 shades of pink

Rather amused by my attempts to coordinate my outfit today - I ended up with 4 different shades of pink! Bag, shoes, nails and bracelet! Do I get points for having them in the same colour family at least? hehe!


Here's what I wore today:

Awkward pose: courtesy of trying to show off my nail polish!
Singlet: Jeanswest
Scarf: black and blue Alexander McQueen paisley print scarf from Matches Fashion (Just arrived yesterday)
Necklace: gift from DH
Bracelets: the usual plus some blue gifted ones
Jeans: Sass & Bide
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

I really like my new scarf - it's so soft! Will be perfect for cooler weather. Came in handy today in the cold office.


Closeup of accessories:

Hope you are having a great start to the weekend!

Blogger interview, Cooper and Mica want Oscar's Law!

I am so excited to see this post on The Fashionoclast today! Frederik, one of the writers at the Fashionoclast asked if I would like to be interviewed and of course I said yes. The thing I like best about it is how eloquent his introduction is compared to my responses ;)

So go ahead and check out my first ever blog interview here at The Fashionoclast!


Relaxing day today spending time with my family and a trip to the park. Cooper got some exercise while we fed the ducks and strolled around. My sister and I couldn't resist playing on the swings for a bit before we left!

Here's what I wore:

Singlet: Oscar's Law pink ladies singlet (via  http://www.oscarslaw.org/)
Necklace: gift from DH
Bracelets: the usual
Shorts: Jeanswest denim shorts
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet 2010 RGGH studded sandals
Bag: Balenciaga 2008 Sapphire RH city

I wore my pink Oscar's Law singlet as Cooper and I want Oscar's Law!

In Australia puppy farms (puppy mills or puppy factories) are legally allowed to exist and provide pet stores with puppies to sell, while over 200,000 animals are put down in shelters every year. (Source)
I dream of one day being able to proudly say that I come from a country where puppy farms are outlawed and the only animals in pet stores are shelter animals waiting to be adopted.

That's why I support Oscar's Law. (Plus Cooper looks so cute in his bandanna!)

Garage sale goodies!

Very rainy afternoon, but nice morning. We went for a trip to the Beenleigh Baptist church garage sale in the morning. Cooper came along too of course, and loved being the centre of attention.

Here's what I wore today:

Tee: Jeanswest Agnes tee in khaki (From my Jeanswest haul here)
Jeans: again Jeanswest
Necklace: glass pearls made by a talented friend
Bracelets: the usual plus a gifted glass pearl and bow one, and 2 freshwater pearl bracelets made by a talented friend.
Bag: Chloe Ethel in sweet pink
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals

Really pleased to be able to wear my Chloe Ethel bag again :)

Closeup of accessories:

We were just going to the garage sale to show our support and drop off something for some friends, but of course there were a few impulse buys!

I bought these cute leopard print slippers that my mum had put aside for me - they fit perfectly and are so comfy! My mum always picks the best things! Cooper is still unsure if they are for me or him - he keeps biting them now and then. They are very similar to his fluffy toys I guess.

And a very last minute purchase was this exercise bike! Not planned at all, which frustrated DH a little. Oops!

Someone jokingly asked if we wanted it at the end of the sale, as they were packing up all the items that didn't sell to donate to the Salvation Army store. We had missed it when we were looking around before. They were very surprised when I jumped at the chance to take it! DH was especially shocked - I think this is the strangest impulse buy he's seen me get! Tried it out quickly and it worked great, although it's old and dusty it still works.

Those that know me personally know I've badly injured my knee a couple of times recently, and that's why I can't wear heels as much anymore. I used to wear them every day. One of the things the physio suggested for me was an exercise bike, to build up the strength in my muscles without having the varying terrain and resistance of  biking outdoors. The price and hopefully short term requirement for use always put us off getting one.

Very excited with my new-to-me bike and looking forward to using it to strengthen my knee.


What's the strangest impulse buy you've made?

Friday, the day the oven exploded

Ugh had one of those days today! Work was bad, but then I came home to a lovely card from a friend that cheered me up, and I got my Asos sale goodies (post to come soon). Just when I thought things were looking up the oven exploded when we were cooking dinner!  :( Hoping tomorrow is a better day!

Here's what I wore today, casual Friday at work:

Scarf: Gift, Target

Top: Rose pink Dawn tank By Malene Birger at the Outnet

Necklace: Made by a talented friend

Bracelets: the usual

Skirt: French Connection

Bag: Chloe 2007 Brun Paddington

Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals

Closeup of accessories:

This is the lovely card from a friend who I volunteer with at life church on Sundays (http://live.lifechurch.tv/). So thoughtful of her, and it really cheered me up. The bookmark is one of my favourite bible verses too:

Jeremiah 29:11  NIV For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Hope everyone else had a fantastic Friday!

Sad Cooper!, What I wore

DH and I spent the morning taking down the Christmas decorations and tidying up.

Cooper was not amused, as he had been enjoying sleeping under the Christmas tree during December. Here's a pic of him using one of the presents as a pillow!

Cooper sat under the tree giving me the puppy dog eyes when the boxes for the tree and decorations came out! He was very sad to have to leave his favourite spot, but soon cheered up with a couple of treats :)

We went to my parents for dinner in the afternoon. We had a really delicious meal, and spent some time watching old home movies afterwards. Lots of fun!

Here's what I wore:

Top: Jeanswest

Scarf: Gift, Target
Necklace: Chanel (via reebonz)
Bracelets: The usual plus one freshwater pearl one made by a friend and a gifted glass pearl one.
Jeans: Sass & Bide
Shoes: Balenciaga sorbet RGGH studded sandals
Bag: Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull

Closeup of accessories: 

My parents have recently returned from a trip and brought us some gifts - this beautiful necklace was a Christmas present made by one of my friends. I put it on right away, and loved the way it looked with what I was wearing. Also got some really nice tops for work from my parents and grandparents that I plan to wear as soon as it's cooler.

Feeling very blessed having such generous friends and family :)