Hate

I hate Times New Roman font. I really, really do. That is all.

Neutrogena

Wow. These products are great ( and cheap!). If you haven't tried them, you must, and if you have tried them- why didn't you tell me about them??

Sugar Scrub Body Exfoliator. I can't believe how soft my skin feels after using this-almost like i don't need to moisturise.















Deep Moisture Body Cream. Seriously, it smells just like custard. Sooo good.




















Next on my list is the Body Oil. I have also noticed that there is a Pink Grapefruit range, although it isn't available in Australia yet. So, these are my recommendations. What are yours?

This is NOT okay

from Etsy.

Finders Keepers

I am loving the label Finders Keepers. Love their dresses, like this one. Looks so comfortable!

Update

I have finished Uni for the semester. Normally this wouldn't be a huge thing, but today it is. I can be normal for a few weeks. Yay!!

P.s Ordered this coat yestersday from Shilla.com.au





Fingers crossed it's a perfect fit!

Sick...but Hawaii!

So, i am back from Broome, and as a momento, i decided to bring back plane flu. So yeah, that sucks a bit ( especially since i have assignment to do).

In other news, i have started to focus on my trip to Hawaii. Maybe it's because of the cold weather, but i can't wait! I have even started to make a few purchases ;p

Dress

I'm thinking that this dress would be PERFECT for Hawaii in August.






(Rodeo show)

Thoughts?

Cabel Beach

I have just finished work for a week, because on Monday i leave for Cable Beach in W.A for a friends wedding. It has been an expensive trip ( travelling within Australia is often dearer than going overseas!), but it will be worth it.
Just look at this beach...














Oh, and one more thing. While it is cold here in NSW ( 20 degree max days), Cable Beach is at around 30 degrees. Yay!!

My quote of the day

I don't believe in a pie without pastry.

Too busy!

So, a few posts back i talked about a dress from Barkins. I ended up ordering it on the 1st May, and as of today i still don't have it. It's coming from Syndey so it should have taken a week maxiumum to get to me.

On wednesday i sent an email asking about it. No reply.

Today, i called and got a young girl ( sounded like work experience). I asked her where it was. She said it was 'being sent tomorrow as they had lots of orders'. I asked why no-one replied to my email. She said ' they don't check their emails- they are too busy'

WTF???

If I didn't check my work emails and reply, i wouldn't have a job.

This dress had better be worth it!

Another one for the list...

After a month of exercise and tweaking my diet ( and by exercise i mean getting tortured by my personal trainer), my jeans fit better! ( because we all know that jeans are the best judge).

I am trying to not judge results by weight ( it has changed only slightly), but definetely feel...fit and less heavy and bloated.

Also, i find myself in love with the treadmill. I know, strange, but true. I love running on it and testing myself each time.

So, there you have it. I have another addiction.

OMG

Is this not the most gorgeous coat you have ever seen? I am in LOVE. Seriously.
















Available at Shilla.com.au

I love these moments!

I just got this amazing dress!



OK, lets start from the beginning. I read a lovely blog called Lady Melbourne who has the most FANTASTIC style. So, when she featured the dress Kimono style dress from Barkins i was in LOVE. I went straight to the site, but it wasn't there. I assumed i was too late and would never get the dress.

Anyway, i was back at her blog and fantasizing about the dress when i thought i'd try and google it and....yep! It was listed on the site- i was too early! And to make things even better, i googled for a discount code and scored 20% off. Not bad when the dress was on $49.95 to begin with. Ahhh, i love these moments!

Hair stuff

I just won this shampoo and conditoner set by Grown. It seems good (organic etc) but have any of you gals ever tried it before?

Pretty.

This is a pretty dress. I love the frill on the shoulders. I think i am going to buy it.



Available from Freez.com.au

Barkins

Barkins is online! Here are my pics...

Love it

Cute, yes?



From Bardot

28-35

For some reason, I keep putting off updating my age on the side bar from 27 to 28.
I know i'm not in denial, but all of a sudden i am VERY much aware of ageing and i want it to stop. Now.

I know this because:

1. I am back at the gym seeing a trainer trying to find that elusive figure from my early twenties.
2. I HATE ticking age boxes on forms. I am now in the 28-35 age bracket. The horror.
3. I am obsessed about wrinkles- especially eye wrinkes.
4. I find myself wandering into shops that i used to label as 'old people' shops, and the worst part is...I like them. They have practical pyjamas and heat packs.
5. I increasingly start sentences with 'When i was young' or 'When i used to go out..'
6. My knee is making funny noises when i bend, kinda like it's groaning.

So, there you have it. I'm oldish.

Shooping list

All items available from HulaHut

Just bought this dress from Bardot (online). And for the record, i love that so many shops are going online.

Descions

So, I have a friend's wedding coming up, and I have been trying to think of something to get them. Everyone wants money in a card, and while i understand that, i would like to put a little more thought into it.

My latest idea is monogramed stationery and a nice pen. The paper would say something like 'From the desk of Mr and Mrs Smith'. They live on the other side of Australia, so the idea would help us stay on touch.

What do you think? Yea or nay?

Lots of friends!

Funny story from Brisbane, also known as 'what not to ask a stranger'...

So, on Saturday i was meeting 3 other people for lunch, and since i was early i thought i would go ahead a get a table and have a drink while i waited.

The waiter comes to seat me and i ask for a table for 4. He then looks at me and asks 'Have you bought your imaginery friends with you?'

Now i think this is a STRANGE question to ask a customer. So i look at him funny. He then asks me 'What are their names?'

Again, this is odd. I reply with 'I'm not telling you their names' ( hopefully wierding him out too).

Anyway. I get a table, and then go to get a drink, and since it's quite hot i get a glass of wine AND a coke. There i am carrying back 2 drinks to an empty table and the waiter spots me and instantly focuses on the 2 drinks. God knows what he made of that!

But, was that a strange question to ask someone??????

Life List

After a HELLISH week at work, uni and basically life, Brett and i are going to Brissy tomorrow for the weekend. I CAN NOT wait.

Hitlist:
1. Sono ( best Japanese food around)
2. Asian spice ( best bar in the mall)
3. Shopping!!!
4. Catching up with friends
5. Repeat steps 1-4

*Happy dance*

Stuff

I really like the movie Superbad , and i really love Michael Cera

He's cute yeah?

A present for myself

The other day i stumbled across these lovely dishes from Have you met miss Jones

I ended up buying this














and this













Cute. Very cute.

28!

It's my birthday, bitches! :P


I am going to the beauty spa for a couple of hours, and then will come home and watch whatever I want.

Then, i am going out for Italian to eat and drink, and then come home to eat the mudcake that Brett made from scratch, just for me.

I LOVE birthdays!

I'm on a streak!

I just won this bottle of perfume by Jean Paul Gaultier- Ma Dame. I have no idea what it's like- do you?

One line a day

I just recieved this book, One line a day, in the mail. I like the idea of it- writing a diary entry can seem a bit much ( and therefore never gets done), but i think i can cope with One line a day.

Another one

I just scored this dress for $40, and i have a feeling it's going to be one of those dresses that you get ALOT of wear from.

Today

Today i woke up with a headache. Here's hoping that it doesn't turn into a migraine.

Today i tried a new beautician and got a $10 eyebrow wax. Yep $10. A bargain.

Today my friend is coming to visit for the weekend. Yay.

Reviews

So, i have had the opportunity to do a couple of reviews. Here is a link to the Neutrogena Cleanser review ( mine is the 3rd review).

How exciting!

Love

From here














From here

Love me some cushions

from here



























from here







from here

Love this dress

I need to find out who made this dress seen on Stephanie Pratt. I am in LOVE with it. So pretty!




Any ideas?

I won ( again!)

I just won a bottle of Daisy by Marc Jacobs through an Australian website that has comps. Yay.

Memory Lane

Guess who it is?? Joey Lawrence. Awww, i have missed him- how about you?

Nothing my love can't fix


Now, who feels like watching Blossom?

I won

Sugarbomb by Benefit Cosmetics $51.00



Yay!!

Argh.

I seem to be incompetent at handing any type of assignment in before the due date.
For instance, i am doing a book review for a website. It is due tomorrow. I have done 80% over the last few weeks, but could not make myself finish it. Why? because it's not due yet. I had the time to do it, but not the stress that i need to actually FINISH it.

It's the same with Uni assignments. I start them, make some headway, and then leave it till the last couple of days to get my shit together. And now? Now i want to drink wine but i can't because i need to finish the review.

Sometimes i really annoy myself.

Postcrossing

Fail

OK so you know how i dyed my hair dark?? I couldn't deal with it and have gone lighter again. I tried it for 2 weeks, but failed. It was odd, because I didn't feel like myself and therefore felt kinda sad and dejected. It's funny how small things can affect your mood.

Anyway. Moral of the story- blondes do have more fun!

Purses

Loving this purse from Urban Originals, only i already have 2 which are similar. Even i am having trouble justifying this... *sigh*

I just won something!

handmade goodies by Sarah . The last thing i won was a meat tray, so yes, I am very excited that it is these lovelies!

Apple Tree Boutique

Just came across an awesome online shop, where i purchased this scarf






and this coat






So in love.

Big decisions

Oh, and in Breaking news- after forever being blonde, i am going darker. I have made the first visit to the salon ( it's a bit darker than expected, but i have been told it's a process), and in a couple of weeks my hairdresser and i plan to put a copper colour over the top to lighten it up. My overall plan is to have coppery/dark blonde hair.
Thoughts?

These pics were taken over the weekend in Melbourne, Victoria. I love Melbourne. Best shopping in Australia.

Substantial substance

Does anyone else find it too hard to 'share' on their blog? As much as i want to be completely open and honest, i find it hard to write anything 'substantial'. I am not an overly open person anyway, so i guess it transfers here too. The funny thing is, i like reading about other people's...substance. I'll take it, but won't give it!

Generally i post about shopping. I wonder why i do this? Many would consider this to be highly impersonal, but when you think about it, shopping is quite personal for me. It displays my personality, likes and dislikes, and i put a lot of thought into gifts for other people. I plan months in advance to find the perfect present, and often hound suppliers to get stock if they run out. I like the thrill of the chase, and knowing that i can find a unique gift and make someone smile.

Another intersting point is that i do not tell my 'real' friends/family about my blog. I do not want them reading it, probably because i don't want to be judged ( not that i really think they would), but it's nice to have a seperate avenue.

Does this make sense?

Hawaii

Well it's official. Brett and I are going to Hawaii in August. We found Starclass flights( Jetstar's version of first class) for $500 each way and very cheap accom at the Hilton.

I am so excited! We are leaving for Honolulu on the 2nd and come home on the 12th.

I plan to go to the travel agents for brochures etc, but has anyone been before, and if so, what is a must see/do?

But, i have 7 months to wait... :(

Clutch

100% soft leather clutch featuring gorgeous lattice detail. The dream clutch is fastened with a magnetic clasp. The inside is fully lined and made up of five compartments, with a section to hold license and credit cards.


oohhh, this one is nice! I like the compartments as it is now MUCH more practical and useful! AND it's down from $100 to $50!

From here

More weddings

So, in May i have to go to a wedding in Broome ( aka 'The other side of Australia'). Considering it is going to cost about $2000 for me to get there and stay for 4 nights, i don't plan on buying another dress to wear, BUT, i could be persuaded!

Black, strapless dress with free belt for $60 ( which i can see getting considerable wear)






















or this option at a cheaper price ( yeah for Ebay)!




So many decisions!













Keep in mind that i already have this dress if i decide that i need colour!

Revolve Clothing

Was I the last one to know about this AMAZING website, Revolve Clothing ?

Granted, some of their products are a little pricey, but i tend to stick to the sale items..! And they have free international shipping when you spend over $100. Now that's makes shopping from the US worthwhile.

Being a girl has its bad moments

I am so agitated right now. Everything is frustrating and annoying and i want to demolish everything for not being as it should. I also feel fat and yucky and it's soooo hot here right now.

Sound familiar ladies?

Mod Cloth

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