Haul - Shopping Alone!

I had a chance to do a little shopping on my own which is super rare! Finally used my Country Road spend and save on a few things for my upcoming holiday, a beach bag, cosmetic bag and hat. The hat is awesome as it's made of a 'crushable' paper so it's perfect for packing.

I received a Priceline loyalty voucher and there wasn't really anything I needed but I've heard good things about the Maybelline Age Rewind Dark Circles Eraser so I grabbed one of those to try. It looks very pink in the swatch so I'll be interested to see how it goes. With 2 boys under 3 I certainly have some dark undereye circles! I've been looking for a navy eyeliner for a while and I swatched this Models Prefer one in store and it was gorgeous with a very slight shimmer. When I got home I swatched the one I bought and it's different, it's sheerer and no shimmer. Very disappointed!

It's been ages since I have read an actual book. I get so caught up with technology ie; blogs, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook etc etc, that I haven't really been interested in reading. We are going on a short getaway soon and I thought what better time to get back into it!

I chose this as it seems like a light read, perfect for laying next to the pool. Ahhhhh...

Decided to try a new shower gel and handwash. OMG these smell soooo good!

And that's it for my haul! Have you read any good books lately? Any recommendations?

This and That

Losing my blogging mojo. Working a lot and just can't seem to think of anything to blog about except outfit posts.

 Valley Girl faux leather sleeve tee

Country Road 7/8 spot skinny jeans

Pulp black stud sandals

 Cotton On polka dot blouse

Kmart red skinny jeans

Pulp black stud sandals

 Big W chambray shirt

Country Road white 7/8 skinny jeans

Tony Bianco 'Ajana' heels in white

Equip cluster necklace

 Ally mint pleated blouse

Rusty 'Spiderlegs' light blue skinny jeans
Witchery 'Andy T Bar' sandals in Seafoam

 Kmart white sleeveless blouse

Temt red baroque skater skirt
Witchery 'Andy T Bar' sandals in Rose Gold

 Cotton On leopard print skater dress

Pulp black stud sandals

Colette assorted bangles and bracelets

 Big W cream tee

Big W bird print skirt

Betts platform tan and coral heels

Australis 'Honky Tonk' lipstick

Jay Jays lace trim tee

Temt faux leather panel skirt

Target black peep toe heels

I think half my problem is that it takes me so long to do a blog post. I have slow internet connection so it takes forever to upload photos, and that's when I can even upload at all. If anyone has any suggestions for a blogging app for iphone please let me know!

One Dimension

The blog has become a bit one dimensional. I do apologise but unfortunately there is going to be more of the same. I'm really enjoying fashion and shopping at the moment and I love using the blog as a diary of sorts, flicking back through to see what works and what doesn't.

Kmart Polka Dot Tee

Sportsgirl Neon Jacquard Skirt

 Target Heels

Witchery Stripe Ruched Dress

Lovisa Assorted Bangles

Kmart Tank

Witchery Neoprene Pleat Skirt in Rasberry

Pulp Black Stud Sandals

Kmart Heart Necklace

I have been eyeing off this Country Road trench coat for quite some time. It feels so nice and heavy weight unlike other trenches, I can imagine it being quite warm for Winter. A little out of my price range but cardholders 20% off one day only made the deal a little sweeter.

 Country Road Trench Coat

I had to take a few things back to Witchery because their sizing is so off. The long sleeve stripe sweat that I posted about earlier was so big even in an XS that I couldn't wear it. So back it went. I also needed a reason to buy some leather leggings. An exchange made it a little easier. The dress is so pretty but I ummed and ahhed over it as the weather is due to cool down a fair bit but I do have a few events coming up, hopefully the nice sunny days hang around for a little longer.

Witchery Leather Front Ponte Pant

Witchery Sunray Pleat Racer Dress in Sherbet

This bedding set has been near impossible to find, the Real Living Dotty set released in Target stores nationally. It never even made the shelves at any store close to me and was supposed to be available online. It was on the front cover of Real Living magazine. It frustrates me to no end when something is promoted and then unavailable. Target is guilty of this with almost every catalogue they release. Due to go on sale for 2 weeks from Thursday, sold out on the website by 9am Thursday morning and remains sold out for the duration of the sale. Is this a marketing ploy or are they really that unorganised to make sure there is enough stock to handle a sale? I have been on the waiting list for this bedding set for over a month with barely an email to let me know what's happening, when I happened to spot (excuse the pun) a lonely set on the shelf at my local store. That is how I finally got my mitts on this coveted set.

Real Living Dotty Quilt Cover Set

Now I just need the European pillow cases....

Shoes & Shopping

I think the quality of Tony Bianco shoes is pretty good, but the price of them has really jumped in the last few years. Their sale prices are usually excellent so I try to hold out!

Tony Bianco 'Anville' in Black Capretto

 Tony Bianco 'Anabel' in Black Kid Suede/Silver

Finally got around to spending my birthday vouchers!

 Country Road Coated Jegging in Olive

Country Road Coated Jegging in Pale Grey

Sportsgirl PU Shell Top

Country Road Knit Spot Scarf in Grey

Witchery Neoprene Pleat Skirt in Rasberry

Witchery Contrast Pleat Sweater in Navy/White

I found it extremely hard to narrow down my choices! So I made a bit of a wishlist at the same time.

Country Road Trench Coat in Pale Birch

Country Road Spot Step Hem Knit in Light Grey Marle

Country Road Waffle Knit Scarf in Cream

Country Road Strip Jersey Scarf in Khaki

Country Road Knit Spot Scarf in Black

And finally a few outfit photos from the end of the working week.

 Shirt: Valley Girl, Jeans: Temt, Heels: Tony Bianco 'Anabel' in Black Kid Suede/Silver

Dress: Target, Heels: Kmart

Pooped

Has been a very busy few weeks. I'm back working and because my husband has been on afternoon shift I have been able to work 4-5 days every week. When I get home after work each day my second shift starts - looking after my two munchkins! Totally exhausted but really loving it.

It's great being able to wear whatever I want to work!

 Shirt: Cotton On, Skirt: Temt, Heels: Pulp

 Shirt: Kmart, Pants: Cotton On, Wedges: Witchery

 Dress: Big W, Belt: Forever New, Sandals: Witchery

 Shirt: Temt, Skirt: Valley Girl, Heels: Therapy

Got this shirt stuck in the zipper of the skirt as I was getting undressed, it is well and truly stuck so I won't be able to wear either anymore!!

 Top: Kmart, Jeans: Forever New

 Sweater: Kmart, Jeans: Cotton On, Boots: Cotton On (Rubi)

 Top: Target, Jeans: Country Road, Heels: Target

Have bought quite a few new things for work, but won't do a shopping blog post as I can't quite remember what there is! I'm sure everything will be featured in outfit photos very soon!

Hammer Time

A few outfits from the past week that I haven't had time to blog about until now!

Top: Valley Girl, Pants: Ally, Sandals: Pulp, Necklace: Kmart

 Top: Kmart, Jeans: Target (have a really subtle leopard print!), Heels: Target

Top: Valley Girl, Skirt: Country Road, Sandals: Pulp, Necklace: Diva

I've been a bit disappointed with this Country Road skirt. I thought it would have been quite versatile but I'm struggling to find tops to go with it.

Lips: Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart

My hair is looking pretty drab at the moment. I'm trying to grow it out until my sister in laws wedding then after that I'll get a pretty big chop. In the meantime I decided to DIY ombre in an attempt to blend my roots a bit without causing any more damage.

Goldwell Colorance Mousse in 6N Dark Blonde

I'm really quite happy with the result! Will only last a few washes but makes it look shinier and healthier. I usually tend to go a bit darker in the Winter and this is a really easy at home colour. No ammonia or bleach = no damage! And only temporary so if you don't like it, it washes out after a few weeks.

Only 2 more posts to 100! And only one more follower to 30!

White

Work again today. Luckily I have the flexibility to wear pretty much anything as long as it's not too scruffy! Love these 7/8 jeans from Country Road, they are the perfect length on me.

Top: Valley Girl, Jeans: Country Road, Sandals: Witchery

Sisterly Love

I got a surprise phone call today from my sister n law, she was working the day of my birthday so she couldn't come out for lunch so she was calling to see if she could take me out for lunch today and then take me shopping for a present. Yes please!!

Tee: Supre, Jeans: Country Road, Sandals: Witchery, Bag: Mimco

 

Love these wax coat skinnies from Country Road!

Cushions and Toast

Just bought a couple of little things yesterday. Was so glad we decided to go to the shops as the temperature hit 46 degrees! Was still 44 degrees at 5pm.

 

Country Road Mini Stripe Skirt

Image via www.countryroad.com.au

 

I've probably mentioned here before how much I hate paying full price for anything, especially from Country Road and Witchery. But this skirt caught my eye and it just drapes so nicely, I'm sure on a cost per wear basis I will get my money's worth!

 

 

Of course buying a new rug meant buying new cushions too!

 

 

 

 

I've heard good reviews on the Target dry shampoo. At $2 a can it's a bargain - with 30% off totalling $1.40, it's be crazy to not get 2 cans right? They also had dry conditioner that is supposed to add shine, so I got one of those to try too.

 



 

My baby boy had his first vegemite soldiers this morning, almost polished them off!

 

So glad for the cool change today, I have so much tidying and washing to do. These 2 boys are like cyclones!



A Few Boxing Day Bargains

Haven't really checked out the sales much but I did manage to pick up a couple of things.

Country Road Coated Jegging in Blue

 Country Road Sateen 3/4 Pant in Vivid Pink

I firstly would like to say how ridiculous is Country Road sizing?! I had to go down two sizes in the jeggings and one size in the pants. But I LOVE the jeggings! Planning on getting the black a bit closer to Winter.

Cute jeggings for my son. The orange will be controversial I'm sure (too girly?) but I think they're awesome!

I love Smiggle, Kikki K, Typo etc but they can be expensive. I found this in Kmart for $2 - full price!

I hope to get a little more time to have a look at the sales before everything is gone!