Sass and Bide Jeans and Tee, Alexander McQueen Skull Scarf, Vintage Chanel Bag

Here's what I wore to work for casual Friday today:

Jacket: Asos grey leather blazer
Scarf: Alexander McQueen taupe and red skull-print modal and cashmere-blend scarf
Top: Sass and Bide "where is right" studded tee (New Purchase)
Jeans: Sass and Bide "straight up" jeans (similar here)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Logo Plaque Suede Flats in red (on sale at shopbop!)
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz (similar here)


Close up of accessories:

Necklace: House of Harlow gold mini key pendant necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus Mimco punklove chain wrist bracelet in grey (similar here) 


Really happy with this outfit today, the only thing I wished was different was the bracelets I chose. The Mimco bracelet is quite chunky and I had to do a lot of typing today. Ended up taking the bracelet off at my desk so I could type easier. Maybe need to keep it for weekend wear, which is a shame as it's a gorgeous piece! Do you have jewelry you keep just for the weekends?

The jacket was last worn here, jeans here, shoes here, scarf here and the bag was last worn here. This is the first time I've worn the tee.

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Asos Knitted Dress, Belt, Leggings, Asos Cleo Boots, Vintage Chanel Bag

Here's what I wore today for shopping with DH, volunteering at Church Online and spending the evening at home with takeout and a movie:

Dress: ASOS  Red Trapeze Knitted Dress With Cowl Neck (sold out, similar here on sale)
Necklace: Chanel necklace from Reebonz (similar here)
Bracelets: the usual 
Belt: Jeanswest thick black buckle belt (similar here)
Leggings: Cotton On
Shoes: Asos cleo leather boots in black
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz (similar here)


Close up of accessories:

(Image from a previous time when I have worn these accessories, I wear these together a lot)

Thank you to those who wrote lovely comments about my friend Nancy on yesterday's post. I feel so badly for her being in this situation.

Was cold today so I decided to wear leggings under my dress instead of tights. Remember leggings aren't pants! ;) I like how it's styled at asos with bare legs, will need to try that on a warmer day.

Thought the belt was a good idea this morning but reviewing the photos I'm not so sure, maybe I should have left the dress loose and un-belted. What do you think?

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Cobalt Knit Jumper, Burgundy Pants, Vintage Chanel Flap Bag

Here's what I wore to take a trip to the stores and have morning tea with DH's family today:

Top: Asos Textured knit jumper in cobalt blue
Bracelets: the usual 
Pants: JeansWest Fiona Skinny Leg pant in Shiraz
Shoes: Asos 'flirt' leather sandals (sold out, similar here)
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz (similar here)

Close up of accessories:

Thought that the bright cobalt of the jumper added enough interest so I didn't add on any extra jewelry today, just keep to my usual 3 bracelets.

Cooper helped with outfit pictures today. His little shirt reads "Talk to the paw", it's too cute!

If you haven't checked it out - Asos is having a 20% off sale on select brands. Check it out here :)

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Leather Jacket, Crochet Top, Pencil Skirt, Studded Mouse Flats, Vintage Chanel Bag

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather jacket (similar here)
Top: Asos crochet shell top in cream
Necklace: gifted, freshwater pearls
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design rutilated quartz bracelets, black freshwater pearl bracelet and gifted faux pearl bracelet.
Skirt: Asos tailored checked workwear pencil skirt (similar here)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz (similar here)

Closeup of accessories:

Had to take photos inside today as it was raining all day, as well as being really cold. Winter is definitely here.

Thank you all for your lovely comments yesterday, DH and I had a great anniversary :) 

Asos Lace Midi Dress, Vintage Chanel Flap, Zig Zag Knit Cardi, Mouse Flats

Here's what I wore to work today:

Cardi: JeansWest zig zag knit long sleeve cardigan (similar here)
Dress: Asos midi dress in black lace
Necklace: House of Harlow gold multi-strand necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus gifted freshwater pearl necklace worn as bracelet (last worn with this dress as a necklace here)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats (similar here)
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz (where it was on sale and cheaper)

Closeup of accessories:

Probably will pick a different jacket to pair with this dress next time - I think the long cardi looks a little odd in this pic! I liked the dress worn with the cropped jacket I wore last time.

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!

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 :)

Neon pink striped tee

Casual Friday today! My sister came over for dinner and we had a night of playing the Wii and watching a movie. We watched "The devil wears Prada" as it was on TV. I love the outfits in that movie so much! Really nice way to start the weekend :)

Here's what I wore today:

Tee: Jeanswest Ruth striped tee in pink and
Necklace: Chanel (from Reebonz)
Bracelets: the usual plus my new Balenciaga Silver Giant Triple Tour Bracelet in Rose Bruyere from HGBags Online
Jeans: Sass & bide "straight up"
Shoes: Asos flirt leather sandals
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz

Think next time I wear this tee I'll need to wear skinnies with it - a little too much slouchiness going on here!

Closeup of accessories:

Hope you had a lovely start to the weekend :)

Orange pants, pink nails

I have a small confession. I bought these pants at Asos thinking that they were red pants, not orange. I was using a different computer that evidently had major issues showing colours. I think I love them even more than the red ones though!

Here's what I wore today:

Singlet: Sass & Bide Musical Genius tank

Necklace: Black multi chain necklace from Indigo Rose Design

Bracelets: the usual

Jeans: Burnt Ochre orange pants from Vero Moda at Asos

Shoes: Asos flirt leather sandals

Bag: Vintage Chanel chevron evening bag

Nail polish: Chanel 535 May pink polish (gift from my bestie)

Closeup of accessories on the polish on my nails:

I have owned 2 pairs of bright pants before: a bright pink pair when I was much younger that I loved, and a red pair of Ripcurl ones a few years ago. I no longer have either, and I doubt I would fit into them if I did.

Here's an old pic of the red ones:

What do you think is better, red pants or orange pants? Could I justify buying a red pair too?

Tiki Style in a maxi dress

Today's outfit is my entry into the Frivolous Friday challenge over at the Fashionoclast. This week's theme is Tiki Style!

I thought it would be wonderfully easy until I realised I gave all my hula girl costume accessories to my mum when I returned the grass skirt she lent me. But the show must go on so I threw on the loudest dress I own (recent purchase actually) and a flower in my hair to make a challenge-worthy outfit.

What I wore today:

Dress: Somedays Lovin White Heart tiger Maxi dress (modified and worn strapless as it's much too long otherwise)
Flower in my hair: Frangipani from the tree in the garden
Necklace: Juicy Couture charm on a chain, both gifted from my bestie.
Bracelets: the usual plus some labradorite ones made by a talented friend
Shoes:  Asos flirt leather sandals (hidden by the flared hem of the dress)
Bag: vintage Chanel chevron evening bag
Cute fluffy doggy: Our adopted Shih Tzu cross Cooper.

Closeup of accessories:

Was the perfect thing to wear for a BBQ lunch at the in-laws house. We spent the evening relaxing in the back yard with Cooper before I had to go online for Church Online. Here's a fun picture of Cooper in the hammock with DH :)

If you do have some spare time this weekend or this upcoming week you can check out the message playing at church online - it's a really good one called 30 second theology  It's watching a bunch of moving, sad, funny and hilarious commercials from around the world and talking about them for a bit. Covers everything from parents to self esteem and beauty, safety, how precious life is and power. Good stuff! http://30secondtheology.com/