Burgundy Pants, Sass and Bide Singlet, Asos Sandals, Chloe Bag

Here's what I wore today to spend the day with my sister and Cooper:

Singlet: Sass and Bide "For Easy Reference" tank (similar here)
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus gifted wooden bead bracelet, leather bracelets from Eumundi Markets and Indigo Rose Design labradorite bracelets
Pants: JeansWest Fiona Skinny Leg pant in Shiraz
Shoes: Asos 'flossy' flat sandals in tan
Bag: Chloe paddington cross body clutch (similar here)

My sister kindly took these outfit pics as we walked Cooper together. I'm wearing maroon (or burgundy, very similar!) to support my state for the State of Origin match tonight ;) I don't watch the footy but most people wear a bit of maroon to support the Reds.

Closeup of accessories:

Shopbop.com are currently having a "big event" sale, and I'm very tempted by these shoes. I've been eyeing them for a while and now seems like a good time to buy.... Although I am trying to reduce the amount of shopping I do, the sale is making it difficult! haha!

I haven't bought anything yet. Have you grabbed something at Shopbop with the discount code "BIGEVENT"?

Orange Pants, Animal Print Singlet, Sandals, Chloe Bag

Here's what I wore today to spend some time at home and go exploring again with Cooper:

Top: Jeanswest animal print racer back singlet (similar here, last worn here)
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus a couple of gifted jade ones, gifted faux pearl one, and Indigo Rose Design labradorite bracelets
Pants: Burnt Ochre orange jeans from Vero Moda at Asos (similar here)
Shoes: Asos 'flossy' flat sandals in tan
Bag: Chloe paddington cross body clutch (similar here)

Closeup of accessories:

I took my camera along on my walk again but unfortunately I forgot to check how much battery it had left, so it died halfway through the walk. I did manage to get this photo of Cooper taking a rest in a shady spot though.

He's so cute :)
I've charged up my camera so hopefully I will be able to take some more scenic outfit pictures tomorrow.

Sass and Bide Jeans and Tee, Chloe Paddington Cross Body Bag

Here's what I wore today to spend some time with DH and Cooper:

Top: Sass and Bide New Day rising tee in orange leopard print (similar here)
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Bracelet: Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Jeans: Sass and Bide "Frayed Misfits" (similar here)
Shoes: Asos flirt leather sandals
Bag: Chloe paddington cross body clutch (similar here)


Closeup of accessories:

DH and I went for a long walk today with Cooper, it was lovely. Was nice to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine for a while. Hope you had a lovely Sunday as well :)

Go for what DOES matter, and new laws to stop puppy farms in Queensland

Relaxing Sunday today, spent some time with DH and Cooper and of course will be volunteering at church online this evening.(http://live.lifechurch.tv/) Got a great message going too:

"Let go of what doesn't matter..cut back, throw out, turn off ...go for what DOES matter." (via LifeChurch on facebook )

Here's what I wore today:

Tee: Jeanswest (given to me by my awesome sister in one of her wardrobe clear-outs)
Bracelets: the usual
Shorts: Jeanswest
Shoes: Cotton On thongs
Bag: Chloe Paddington cross body clutch from David Jones

Closeup of the usual accessories:

And I read some great news this morning about new laws being proposed to stop puppy farms in Queensland. Just had to share. :) I'm a big supporter of Oscar's Law so these new laws make me very happy indeed.


Via the RSPCA Queensland Facebook page:

‎#ClosePuppyFactories - we're so close! in response to the 2010/11 Close Puppy Factory Petition and community reaction to the closepuppyfactories.rspcaqld.org.au campaign, the Queensland Government proactively announced a Breeder Identification Number (BIN) system. Have your say on the proposed new dog breeder standards in Queensland here:
http://www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au/gi/consultation/315/view.html

From the legislation page:

The proposed legislation introduces a system of registration targeting intensive dog breeders and introduces a system of inspections against animal welfare standards.
Other proposed measures include:

• ways of assisting consumers to purchase puppies from registered breeders

• the adoption of mandatory standards for all dog breeders; and

• the expansion of existing dog micro-chipping requirements to improve animal welfare monitoring.

When you go to the link you can read the full proposed standard. The options get stricter and more effective as you go down the list, so option 3 and 4 are the toughest and investigation shows they would have the biggest impact on puppy farms. Full details are in the draft PDF statement on the website.

I was extremely excited to be able to have my say on the proposed laws. Hopefully if this is something you feel strongly about you can add your say as well.