Boxing Day Sale Links, Grey Singlet, Pink Leopard Print Skinny Jeans, Mimco Cocoon Bag

Here's what I wore to go take a trip to Ikea, go out for lunch and then spend the afternoon at home today:

Sunnies: Pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: House of Harlow silver and grey leather sunburst necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus swarovski crystal bracelet from Indigo Rose Design, gifted silver and crystal embellished bangle, gifted silver and crystal bracelet, gifted Balenciaga classic pearly grey double tour bracelet
Top: Jeanswest flower graphic print grey singlet
Jeans: gifted Portmans pink leopard print skinny jeans
Shoes: Cotton On thin strap thongs in pink
Bag: Mimco Cocoon bag in metallic silver lambskin

Close up of accessories and bag:

One of the things DH got me for Christmas was a "IOU" for a new computer chair, so today we went out to Ikea to get one. My old one broke so I've been needing a new one for a while. Have to say, this one is much more comfortable to sit on than my old one - even before it broke!

Of course while we were in Ikea we managed to buy lots more as well as the chair. It happens every time we go there, we walk in and see something pretty and/or practical and have to get it as well! haha! Hope we aren't the only ones that do that.


Ikea is one of the many places that have a sale on at the moment, so thought I'd do a quick roundup for you of some of the boxing day sales I'm aware of, in case you haven't stumbled across them already. :)

• Asos sale - up to 50% off with further reductions and more items added
• Ssense sale - up to 50% off
• Designer Archives offline sale in Brisbane City Wintergarden
• Jeanswest sale - up to 50% off online and in store
• Cotton On sale - up to 50% off online and in store
• Net-a-porter international sale up to 50% off
• Matches Fashion sale - new lines added
• French Connection online and in store sale - now an extra 20% off sale items
• Shopbop end of season sale - up to 70% off
• Rebecca Minkoff Sale - plus spend over $200 and get a free 'lovenotes' notebook

Happy shopping :)


The sunnies were last worn here, top here, thongs here and bag here. This is the first time I've worn the jeans since I was given them as as a gift.

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Black Coat, Pants, Bag and Boots and Vintage Top

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Temt Black trench coat (similar here)
Scarf: Sportsgirl animal scarf in Violet (Now on sale)
Top: Vintage from the Thrifty Kitten (similar here)
Pants: Cotton On black skinny pants (similar here)
Shoes: Nine West Odin black leather ankle boots (similar here)
Bag: Mimco black button bag (similar here)

Close up of accessories:

Bracelets: the usual plus my Balenciaga Silver Giant Triple Tour Bracelet in Rose Bruyere from HGBags Online (similar here)


Not a fan of my outfit today. Too much black and my pants wouldn't stay in the ankle boots - as you can see in the photos! I need to remember to wear dresses and skirts with these boots, or cropped pants. These are one of those sets of outfit photos I'd rather not post... I want to post all of my daily outfits though, so you get to see my mistake :) Check a full length mirror before you leave the house to avoid this kind of thing! ;)

I had the crazy idea of putting all this together last night while working late as I had to do a presentation today. We are usually very casual at work on Fridays. I wanted to look dressed up enough so that I'd fit in if others were wearing standard work clothes, but not stick out too much if others were doing casual Friday. It was funny, I got to the meeting room early to setup and one of the ladies there was wearing identical pants - so I think I got the outfit right, except the boots. I spent most of the day wishing I'd worn flats instead and trying to subtly push my pants legs back into my boots :P


Also received my giveaway prizes today! Margs from La Petite Mademoiselle had a blog giveaway and I won!

She is having a second giveaway here for another goodie bag, go enter!



The coat was last worn here, scarf here, top here, pants here, boots here and bag here.

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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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Purple Leopard Scarf, Spotty Polka Dot Dress, Sapphire Balenciaga, Vogue Online Shopping Night

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Temt Black trench coat (similar here)
Scarf: Sportsgirl animal scarf in Violet (Now on sale)
Dress: French Connection Spotty cotton Dress (similar here with long sleeves)
Shoes: Rubi primo silver ballet flats (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2008 Sapphire RH city (similar here)


Close up of accessories:

Necklace: gifted freshwater pearl necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet and Mimco punklove chain wrist bracelet in grey (similar here)

Vogue's Online Shopping Night is on right now, until midnight. Has anyone bought anything? I like a few offers:

• Jeanswest has 30% off of everything for reward card members
• Westfield has up to 75% off fashion items.
• JeanBrown has 5% off everything, including sale items.
• Cult Status has 10% off everything, including sale items, and the chance to win a Rebecca Minkoff pouch.

You can find all of the offers here. Would love to know if you've bought anything! :)


I quite liked today's outfit, with the patter mixing of the leopard scarf and polka dot dress. I really like French Connection dresses for work, they do great corporate wear.
The only thing I would have changed was to layer the dress a bit better - maybe a long sleeved tee underneath, as it was quite chilly today. What do you think? Do you have any improvement suggestions?


The dress and shoes were last worn here, the coat here, the scarf here and the bag was last worn here.

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Red Alexander McQueen scarf, Balenciaga Velo, Tank and Pencil Skirt

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat (similar here)
Scarf: Alexander McQueen taupe and red skull-print modal and cashmere-blend scarf (New Purchase)
Top: Jeanswest Audrey tonal print tank (New Purchase, similar here)
Skirt: Asos tailored tab front pencil skirt in grey
Belt: Asos skinny boyfriend belt (tied in a double loop knot using this tutorial by Kileen from Cute and Little)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Logo Plaque flats in Camel
Bag: Balenciaga Coquelicot 2011 RH Velo from Reebonz


Close up of accessories:

Necklace: gifted frangipani necklace, made by a talented friend
Bracelets: the usual plus Mimco punklove chain wrist bracelet in grey (similar here) and Hermes Kelly Double tour bracelet in rubis (similar here)


I bought this Alexander McQueen scarf in the US Net-a-porter sale last week, although it's now sold out. The international sale just started yesterday on the UK site, so go check it out :) Would love to know if you buy anything!

My top sale pick is this coral floral skull scarf, I narrowed it down to the coral or the red skull scarf in the US sale but the coral one sold out there and made my choice easier!

Not too impressed with how this outfit turned out today. I like the top belted, but maybe needed a wider belt when worn with this pencil skirt. If I wore the pencil skirt and top together again I'd either use a different belt or tuck the top in. What do you think?


The trench coat was last worn here with the shoes, and the skirt was last worn here with the bag. This is the first time I've worn the scarf and top. 

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Grey Cardi, Pearls, Pink Mica Polka Dot Pencil Skirt

Back in the office today. Wore some pink to cheer myself up!

Here's what I wore:

Cardi: Paper Scissors grey wrap cardigan

Top: Jeanswest Maria Cami in cream (better pic here)

Necklace: Indigo Rose Design pearl and antique gold long necklace

Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga Silver Giant Triple Tour Bracelet in Rose Bruyere from HGBags Online

Skirt: Cotton On 'Mica' mesh spot skirt in dusty pink (yes it's called Mica!)

Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats

Bag: Mimco Black Button bag

I couldn't believe it when I saw the name of this skirt featured in Shop Till You Drop magazine - I had to buy it, as I share its name! I really like it, and a good price too.

Closeup of accessories:

Don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already!

Striped tee, Orange Pants and Pistol Boots

Casual outfit again today for a relaxing Sunday.

Here's what I wore:

Top: Kmart striped drop shoulder tee
Necklace: really old, maybe Diva?
Bracelets: the usual plus Mimco studded leather wrap bracelet
Pants: Burnt Ochre orange pants from Vero Moda at Asos
Boots: Acne Pistol boots in 'skin'
Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton speedy 25

Just got my LV speedy back this week from Reebonz - they offered a free bag cleaning service recently so I took the chance to get my speedy fixed up. You can see what it looked like before here. I think it looks great now! Really happy with how light the handles are.

Closeup of accessories:

I've been trying to think of a way to enter the Frivolous Friday "Bling It Up" challenge at the Fashionoclast. Although I have lots of accessories, and I love my bracelet stacks, I don't have a lot of what I would call bling. I do however, have this old Mimco wrap bracelet that I think stands out enough to be classed as bling with all the studs! What do you think?

I'm also wearing my loveliest bling that I wear every day, my wedding and engagement rings. They are more precious to me than any other items I own.

Don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already!