Smiles are contagious

Today my bubba had to leave, and I didn't cry! Hopefully he doesn't cry over the fact I publicly called him bubba. No crying. All smiles. I got up with enough time to wash my hair, let it dry naturally, paint my nails a shocking shade of watermelon and even put some dirt on my face. (Mineral makeup feels ewwy - I dunno if it and I are a good match) So I thought I'd try my hand at self-timer shots. See? Little remote.

The little oxfords would have come out again to play if I had invested in those frilly socks I wanted so long ago. It's far too hot to wear that sorta shoe without socks here already.. (read: sweat isn't pleasant) so I opted for my sandals that I always gets lots of compliments on. I actually got on the Australia American Apparel website last week for a looksie at socks and the like but the prices DO NOT reflect how strong our dollar is right now (as in, the price of one dress I had my eye on was $35 more on the Aussie site) and because I'm Australian I can't order from the US site, so stuff that.


This is also my first time pattern mixing. Figured it was time to start experimenting with prints, so with the amazing Maggie in mind I threw this together. What do you reckon? I'm head over heels in love with this skirt that I got from UO last week. I've already worn it 3 times meaning it's cost me $6 per wear so far. I was just super stoked it fit as everything on that site (and on girls that shop there) looks so damn short! Do you think it would kill them to make their design a few inches shorter? Geez.


It was actually a heap of fun mucking around in front of the camera. Sometimes when David's taking the shots I feel like I'm wasting his time/our time together... I took approximately 50 shots this morn and came out with 40 usable photos. This is one of my favourites because I look genuinely happy. By the looks of my skirt I was just swirling around... it's kinda candid.


Oo and I finally got a chictopia account! I am by no means a style icon and doubt I ever will be, but I thought it would be a nifty place to keep track of my evolving style... it may even help me to pin down exactly what that style is. So if you have an account, let's be friends. I think what makes for a good outfit shot is the scenery. When chics (see what I did there? haha) have different locations and poses all the time it makes for a wonderful portfolio... I sorta can't wait to have places to wear clothes other than home-work-home-occasional dinner-home again.


I have a tonne of stuff on this weekend including an engagement party and Family Picnic Day, so even though David won't be here to attend either with me, it's only 8 sleeps until he's back and this picture is a pretty good representation of how that makes me feel! Happy Hump Day!

Do my legs look white in these?

Lol. These photos are from earlier in the week and I was umming and ahhing about whether I should post them, but what the hell, here they are! I think I much prefer a human taking my outfit shots - the whole running back and forth setting the timer on a tripod is annoying...


I've been eating better this week and even spent TWO HOURS on the wii fit one night; jogging and hula hooping and getting my highest score ever on the soccer 'header' game. :D I'm pretty much a professional. Kinda like how this outfit feels - a bit more worky than usual. Of course it would be completely scandalous if it wasn't for my stockings. Yep, I have me some white stockings on - can you tell? Lol.


Here's some proof. Nope, not stretch marks - stockings :) I'm not sure what the patterns supposed to be - maybe flowers and my leg has stretched it out of shape? I swear they look cooler in real life, but man they photograph weird. In the body shots it sort of looks like my skin colour but the light reflects off them weirdly. Maybe I'll stick to darker colours. Hehe!


I normally wear this shirt tucked in, but decided to add some volume against my tight high-waisted skirt and rock it on the outside this day. This little scarf is from Jay Jays - I bought a whole bunch of patterns like 3 years ago and they're still an integral part of my accessory collection; whether I'm wearing them on my head or as a belt. Don't ya love when things last like that?


Yes I need a hair cut and colour. That's all happening next week. This week I was busy playing housewife and getting the place perfect for David's home-coming which was last night. I baked another carrot cake (just from the Green's packet mix, seriously, if you live in Australia, get on it. It is amazing!), did all the washing, changed the sheets, vacuumed the house AND had risotto waiting for him when he walking in the door. It was actually just what I needed to feel better since this flu is hanging around. Grr.


My shoes need a good clean but I just wanted to show them off. Ah, love of my life. I want them in every colour! Oh and I've checked out both Urban Outfitters and American Apparel for frilly socks - they both have them but I'm gonna hold out on any clothing purchases until I have that camera in my hot little mits. Speaking of, I am a third of the way there. Booyah!

top/portmans - skirt/jeans west - scarf/jay jays - stockings/portmans - shoes/novo

My Fair Lady

It was awesome weather for the town's Nameless Festival (yep, that's actually it's name!) on Saturday and I had the morning off so Tash and I decided to grab a spot of lunch and check it all out.


I woke up at 9:30 but was pottering around on the computer (as I do) until the very last minute, so I put my makeup and clothes on in about half an hour and I don't think I scrubbed up too badly :) I loved wearing my little oxfords with this dress. It just felt more pulled together than thongs (aka flip-flops) would have ya know? I would love to have some frilly socks to wear with this outfit, and these shoes in general... know of any online stores?


I'm totally undecided as to whether to get my blunt bangs cut in again or to let them grow out. I have a big forehead so I like rocking some sort of fringe, but looking at these photos I'm liking the soft longer length. What do you think? Oh and this is my fave bag in ivory - I had to get it after realising just how much wear my black version gets (and it was on sale!)... I think this version is more day appropriate :D


After the fair Tash and I headed back to hers and watched Valentine's Day (loved it!) over  a bottle of wine. It was simply an amazing afternoon. I miss having good girl friends. My chin is doing something weird here but I wanted to share this photo because you can see little Mischa contemplating climbing the flyscreen door - she ALWAYS does this when we're out the front unpacking the car etc. It's the cutest thing :)


Yep, she decided to go for it so David had to take a picture! Don't worry, she's very capable of getting herself down and she did, not 5 seconds after we got the photo. She is such a silly kitty sometimes!

dress/sportsgirl - hat/billabong - shoes/novo - bag/portmans - bracelet/pandora
photo action by my4hens :)

"I love your stockings"

I have worn stockings all week, partly because it's winter and partly because I can't be bothered shaving my legs every day but shh! that's our little secret :) Every time I wear a patterned pair I get complimented on them and I must say, it's a sure fire way to make my day. This particular pair came in a 2 pack from Woolworth's grocery store, but I love em and so did the lady in the chemist today. Hehe.


This dress is quickly becoming one of my favourites. I've worn it 3 times in two weeks. The first time I dressed it up with Oxfords and my nanna's pearl necklace... so I thought this time I'd make it a little 'tougher' with my booties and my favourite belt. Yep, there it is again. Best $15 I ever spent thank you Portmans! That store has some amazing pieces if you have the time to look. I sometimes prefer stores that have just a few funky pieces (like Jeans West)... I feel less overwhelmed by all the things I wanna try on.


The back of this dress was a complete surprise to me when I pulled it off the rack and into the changerooms... but it instantly reminded me of Tieka :) And the sleeves make me feel this is the sort of thing Amanda would pick for her vintage store. It was only $18, which is already $6 a wear so it was a total win. I think that brings my floral dress count into the double digits. One can never have enough right?

Practise makes perfect...

Alrighty, I think it's been decided, almost unanimously. Loose curls and pinning it is :) Now I just need to spend this evening practising with my GHD. David bought it for my 18th birthday in August last year and I've used it all of 5 times... haha. As you can probably see from my posts, I'm a pretty low-key kind of girl when it comes to hair. I mean, if I knew how to recreate all these amazing hairstyles I see on celebs (and some of you! Inspiring!) I would... So I'm going to learn. Starting now :)

First up is my hair for the ball. I shall name this style 'Bangs and Waves' Lol.

Wish me luck! Oh and I haven't forgotten about my little mixtape venture. I have aquired all the songs and shall be creating an online playlist for us all to get lovey dovey to this weekend :)

The Great Boot Tragedy of 2010

So imagine you walk into a shoe store looking for black boots and you find them straight away. They're flat, they have just a little stud embellishment and they are only $59.95. Oh baby. Now imagine you are told by the lady with the computer that they only have your size (8.5) in one store in the entire city... That suburb just happens to be the one your boyfriend is in that weekend... so you call him and he calls his mum and yes! she can go and pick them up if I put them on hold.

The lady then calls the store the boots are at and after what seems like a lifetime, proceeds to tell you that "Oh, the system is showing up that they still have them but they must have sold this morning..." NOOOOO! And they would have been perfect for this outfit I wore the very next day :( Haha.


And yes, I did check the other stores, as well as a bunch of different stores whilst in Perth CBD and could find nothing that compared, or even took my fancy... *sigh* Tragedy really. Ah well. I'm sure the fashion faeries will grace me with even nicer booties some day :)

Shirt/Cotton On - Belt/Portmans - Skirt/Quirky Circus - Stockings/Woolworths 
 Boots/Shoe Show

Ouchies!

It's that TOTM and I have never had cramps as bad as these. I wouldn't even call them cramps, just a huge ache that hurts even more when I move and is downright unbearable when I sneeze. Some people have said maybe it's a good gym hurt, but it's below my belly button and the sides of my belly that hurt :( Thinking it's my new pill. Yay another trip to the Dr's for me... Anyway, enough of that.


Excuse the pained expression on my face and pay attention to my awesome booties with the socks hanging out the top. I think this could easily be worn with flats or sandals but the boots and socks give it a bit of an Autumn edge. I dunno whether Tegan has worn socks like this, but she sprang to mind when I put them on this morning.


This is one of the many floral dresses I have acquired. As far as I'm concerned, you can never have enough. I've actually broken one of the straps on this one, (easily fixed if I could get hold of a new clasp - hello Tas) but was determined to wear it without layers underneath before I head off on my winter adventure. So that's where the trusty vest came in and waallaah! You have yourself an outfit!

Hope you are all feeling better than I am today. I'm off to Volleyball in a bit, I may have passed on the gym in my current state but this is a sport that can be played no matter how you feel :D

She wears the pants.

Would never have thought to venture into David's wardrobe and try this out if it wasn't for Kyla over at Blue Collar Catwalk. That girl rocks the non-denim pants so hard I was inspired to try it out too! Next up: trying to master using my tripod. Haha!




Shirt/French Connection - Belt/Portmans - Pants/Stolen from bf - Sandals/Betts
Today was just a great day, I booked my tix to Tasmania. I steered clear of chocolate, heck I even rang up the gym and organised to meet the trainer tomorrow to see if I'd like to sign up! Oh and I applied for mid-year entry at Edith Cowan Uni. If I get accepted I'll defer 6-12 months and still take this trip - don't worry! And now I have another Saturday off! What is everyone else doing this weekend? I reckon I'm going to make some cookies :)