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2012-01-18T23:17:00.000+11:00

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Cant be Loafed!

2011-12-12T21:53:00.002+11:00

I literally cannot stop myself from shopping lately & I don't even care. I've spent the last year or so saving all of my cash to do various things & now I just feel like treating myself on the regular. Yeah!

It may sound silly but I understand why some women shop all the time, having new pretty things actually makes me feel better about myself. I'm aware it is so shallow to say that, buuuuut it's the truth. Obviously, I'm not saying other more worthy things don't also bring about self love, it just that, every now & then, it comes in the form of glitter nail polish.

Anyway, I just bought both of these delightful slippers, to loaf about in. Deets: VECTRA3 Studded Slippers & MANNEY Suede Slipper both from Topshop.

Instagram

2011-11-28T14:14:00.002+11:00

I've been well & truly suckered in to Instagram, If you wish to follow I'm @Breeahnabanana

When stalking pays off

2011-11-25T10:04:00.002+11:00

Initially, I spotted this dress on an Instagram friend & it was pretty much lust at first sight (it cannot be love until it's on me, you see) BUT after I added it to my 'save for later' bag on ASOS it sold out, I cried, it was messy (not really). Whistfully, I kept the dress saved in my bag to be stalked & then yesterday while oggling it they listed one size 8 & it was miiiiiiine!

Now sold out again, sorry ladies (unless you hate it, in which case, move along)

I love the catwalk feature on ASOS, its one of the things that helped me with this purchase & has assisted me in vetoing many other potentials. However, I wish they had a review feature, their photos & models look amazing, but honestly, those girls bodies look nothing like mine, I need to know if the dresses have enough boobie & booty space!

You're a Jezabel

2011-11-14T09:26:00.000+11:00

Watching The Jezabels at the Australian National University last month. Sometimes I feel like I am moving on from wanting to be jam packed into a stinky hot room with a low ceiling watching a band that I can only hear & not see, sometimes it's all I feel like doing...

Battling in the post-holiday blues

2011-10-23T11:51:00.000+11:00

South Africa was too beautiful & relaxing.

East London, Eastern Cape.

Welcome October

2011-10-13T09:50:00.002+11:00

I desperately needed to look at pretty things this morning, I remembered I had recently been on a Pinterest Rampage, so I logged on in & basked in the instant gratification. I love the internet & all of it self-serving glory.

Where Ive been

2011-10-01T02:26:00.001+10:00

I've been in South Africa for the last three weeks... why must all good holidays come to an end? I also turned the large 26, I don't really recommend turning a year older without all of your friends and family to ring it in with you. Getting into my late 20's I feel I need a support team! xx

Slow Motion Disco

2011-08-31T13:06:00.001+10:00

Watch out! I've been getting all crazy & leaving the house on a regular basis now that spring is near upon us (um, tomorrow!) This time I wearing an almost identical outfit & hair style to last time. Awks. I don't like to shake things up too much.

A few friends & I headed out to Hippo bar to watch our friend Coda, be a fantastic disc jockey. He is.

Also, Mister & I have been busying ourselves with planning for our South African holiday of glory, this time in one week we'll be in the aiiiir. Cannot wait.

Thursday Mama

2011-08-25T19:35:00.006+10:00

Wishing my Mum lived closer, coffee dates & general mama loving would be grand. To visit her, I must fly for 1 hour & 40 minutes by plane & then a 1 hour 20 minute drive from the airport OR a brutal straight city to city drive...something like, 17 hours. I'm too whiney & precious for 17 hours of hatchback confinement.

I'm having one of those weeks (read: months) when everyone else's radiant beauty & immaculate forever evolving style is making me feel vomit-esque. Go away beautiful people, I thought I looked decent when I left the house this morning.

Whoa whinge post. I feel sheepish now.

Friday Inspiration

2011-08-19T10:24:00.002+10:00

Proof that I occasionally leave the house

2011-08-17T10:21:00.002+10:00

pc: outincanberra.com.au

Also I painted a pesky rug over the weekend, a post coming soon.

Beautiful

2011-07-21T18:24:00.002+10:00

Ek is lief vir jou

2011-07-13T12:14:00.000+10:00

She's a maniac!

2011-07-01T11:01:00.001+10:00

I went out on the weekend, crazy I know! I've been queen hermit of late so it was good to have some of the girls over for drinks & snacks (we all overcompensated there, I still have many dips & cheeses in the fridge!) Then out for some more drinks & a dance at some nearby bars...heaven forbid that I should venture out too far!

Happy new financial year! Bring on the tax return dollars! Do they do that in other countries, or just here in Australia? I hate to admit it, but I havent done for tax return for three years, I keep telling myself it is kind of like enforced saving...

His Name is Whiskey and Wine

2011-06-12T22:37:00.003+10:00

We went out for another disappointing dinner last night, it's mainly just frustrating because we're saving our pennies & we rarely splurge on nice dinners & wine outside of our humble lounge room. However, the night was saved by expertly prepared amaretto sours at Kremlin Bar, a little birdie tells me Kremlin has just been bought out & is set to become the Piano Bar within the next few weeks.

If you've never tried an amaretto sour, you haven't lived.

Baby Whut Whut

2011-06-10T17:54:00.000+10:00

& that'd be the reason that I don't post outfit photos...

Six Months Down

2011-06-02T22:04:00.006+10:00

The first six months of 2011 seems to have flown right by, it's too true what they say about time slipping by as you get older. I needed to remind myself of some of the fun & beautiful things I've experienced in January through June...

Camping Trips

Weddings

Beaches

Nights out

Birthdays

Flowers

Purchases

Concerts

Delicious meals (maybe a little too many!)

I reached 200 followers! This feels like such an achievement for me & my humble little self indulgence! Thankyou!

I'll be warm on the inside

2011-05-29T21:22:00.003+10:00

Some things just make winter more enjoyable...
Tomorrow is the last day of Autumn & most of the beautiful red & orange leaves are on the ground, crisping up nicely :)

Le Saccity Sac

2011-05-28T11:20:00.002+10:00

The result of a Sportsgirl sale...The McKenzie Two Tone Satchel in Mushroom.

30% off bags.

Tres Naughty!

2011-05-21T13:07:00.003+10:00

New sunglasses, new blazer & a new hair cut! Fun times in sunny Canberra!

The sunglasses we tres cheap from ebay & thats the only reason I allowed myself to purchase, get your own here!

<----- you can now translate my blog from the taskbar! xx

Happy Anniversary Peg!

2011-05-15T16:52:00.005+10:00

We had a lovely breakfast at home, visited the animals at the RSPCA shelter (daggiest thing to do ever! I love it!) & went for dinner at D'Browse in Narrabundah, then onto Hippo Bar for some cocktails before heading home.

I've been to D'Browse a few times & its always been amazing, the food is delicious & the servings are generous, which G appreciates, but it's all just too much for me. This visit left me with a bad taste in my mouth (I live for puns!) the escargot was swimming in a butt load of oil & a mass of raw garlic minced was sprinkled all over my osso bucco, nooooooooo :(

D'Browse has been so good in the past, so we'll most likely give them a second chance & go back again.

Happy Anniversary my precious Peg! xx

Oh & I won the Lona de Anna giveaway at Decor is Like Butter. Be sure to check out the Lona de Anna Etsy store!

LOVE-ing & LOATHE-ing

2011-05-02T13:12:00.003+10:00

LOVE-ing

Staying in for roast lamb & red wine on Saturday nights

Buying birthday presents for a very grateful boyfriend

Booking flights to South Africa!

The tradional trunks from the Cambridge Satchel co. I want many.

LOATHE-ing

Tossing & turning all night, being tired at work all day

Spending ban (must save for Africa...)

My missing ASOS Package!

Theres no time like wine time

2011-04-25T17:39:00.005+10:00

Yesterday we went to Pankhurst Wines about 25kms out of Canberra. It was unexpectedly hot, the autumn sun was burning my retinas & I overdressed with tights & a leather jacket. Add a bottle of cabernet to that mix & you've got me feeling pretty flustered!

I'm looking mighty sullen in all of the photos, there was so much squinting going on that it was pretty much unavoidable!

It's blue, really blue.

2011-04-24T10:54:00.002+10:00

Sportsgirl Nail It!

'Blue Lagoon'

This five day long weekend is making me ten shades of lazy, getting dressed is going to be an effort in itself. I'm off to Pankhurst Winery today for some tapas & wineage.

Ohh ahh wedding!

2011-04-21T12:21:00.006+10:00

I didn't really have a whole lot of cash to spend on a dress to wear to the wedding, but I HATE every wedding appropriate thing I own, so I did an eBay trawl & this black number was my booty for a mere $35. I believe J's dress is also a bargain from VG & her belt is from Portmans.

Sometimes I feel like the only things I buy full price are gifts for other people...everything I wore to the wedding was purchased on sale except for my watch, which was a gift from G. It guess means I have more money for MORE things.

Glorious glorious, fun times, amazing. Everybody get married!

*Bluejuice dress*Casio watch*Jewellery by Lovisa*

Thanks for following! Lots of love!

Brisbane Long Weekend

2011-04-18T09:40:00.002+10:00

Hi there!
Just returned from a long weekend in Brisbane visiting the family, catching up & attending a friends beautiful wedding. The weather was amazing on Friday when we arrived, we swilled champagne on a friends balcony & swam in the hotel pool (sustained some minor knee sunburn, looked great)

It was great seeing everyone but I think maybe Brisbane isn't my bag, I guess I'm just more of a Sunshine Coast kind of girl, my Mum has lived in Noosa for a while so we generally go straight there. Saying that, I haven't been there in a while!

The wedding was lovely & so heartfelt, more on that & phots soon...
AND did you hear they might be opening an IKEA in Canberra? Finally!

Back away, not today, disco lady.

2011-04-13T18:49:00.003+10:00

We've been friends for 17 years & it is always around this time that we need to start making our dreaded foray into the next year & add another notch on the lifepost. This year we move begrudgingly past 25 & into our 26th year.

J is always the first one to take the hit, being born earliest in the year, I don't mind waiting until September, thankyou!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WITCHY WOMAN!
...Age aint nothing but a number baby x

LOVE-ing & LOATHE-ing

2011-04-12T11:27:00.029+10:00

LOVE-ing

The Young House Love blog, I honestly cannot get enough of this adorable family!

Long overdue lady time

Frozen berries

Planning amazing Africa trip of glory

Tequila

The Robert Abbey Delta Schiaparelli Lamp (Below)

French bulldogs (again!)

LOATHE-ing

Being able to see my breath in the morning

Online purchases being beyond too small

iPhone 3 - I feel so left behind.

A friend & I each spied (and fell in love with) this Robert Abbey lamp completely independently of each other. Mind & genius taste connection! NOT to mention it comes in a plethora of other ridiculously amazing colours & we each fell for the same colour, pink! Now I must convince the man.

Giveaway Winner - O'Style!

2011-04-08T11:14:00.000+10:00

The winner of the $50 Giftcard to spend online in the Hats & Headwear section on Westfield online is the lovely Olga of O'Style!

I'm delighted to be able to give the prize to Olga as I'm constantly popping on over to check out her new posts on her blog & she has been a long time follower of mine, I'll be in touch!

The White Horse

2011-04-06T19:30:00.010+10:00

At an Engagement party in Surry Hills this weekend. The love was certainly felt.
I love Sydney & would probably there move tomorrow if mister hadnt moved from Sydney to be closer to me!

Annnnnd Australian Ladies, Giveaway, 1 day left! Dont forget all you have to do is comment on the post & be follower on Google Friend Connect! Simple!

* Fleur Wood Dress * Equip Clutch ($8!) * Sportsgirl earrings * Delicious South African boyfriend *

Easy Zucchini Wraps

2011-04-05T13:47:00.002+10:00

I just spied these Easy Zucchini Wraps over on the blog at LindaWagner.net

I mastered my first batch of pesto last night so I am definitely going to try these this weekend, one of the bff's having her baby shower (the first of the posse to bake a human) ...so if she'll allow me to potentially poison her closest friends & family, I might take them along with me.

Fingers crossed I can add this one to my ever-so-slowly growing rotation. I'm a catch.

Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY

LOVE-ing & LOATHE-ing

2011-04-04T15:54:00.004+10:00

LOVE-ing

Meeting girls at parties who you instantly click with

Learning to love the gym

Having a patient & supportive boyfriend who cooks nice things

$1 Ikea hotdogs & hot cross bun season!

Seeing friends who live interstate twice in two weeks

French bulldogs

LOATHE-ing

How much everything costs, everyday.

Travelling all the way to Sydney, to Ikea & the rug you want is out of stock

My lack of fitness

Saying goodbye to the warmer weather

Also, don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY

GIVEAWAY: $50 Westfield Giftcard!

2011-03-30T11:22:00.002+11:00

Following on from beginning my third year of blogging & a recent day out at the horse races, this GIVEAWAY seemed quite fitting!

To be in with a chance to win a $50 Giftcard to spend online in the Hats & Headwear section on Westfield online, all you have to do is:

Leave a comment on this post, with your email address or Blog link

AND

Be a follower of this blog on Google Friend Connect

If I was allowed to enter my own giveaway (which I am not!) I would spend the giftcard on any one of the hats below!

The nitty gritty:

- This giveaway is open to entrants in AUSTRALIA ONLY (sorry friends across the ocean!)

- Giveaway closes on Thursday 7 April 2011 at 12:00 Midnight (AEST)
- The winner will be drawn by random number generator
- The winner will be notified on Friday 8 April 2011, on this blog/via email/comment on your blog

GOOD LUCK!!

House - warmed.

2011-03-29T19:54:00.002+11:00

Our house was thoroughly warmed this weekend, tequila & a simple bbq. In true Breeahna fashion I went to dream land before the party was over. Never one to disappoint a crowd!

These are the extent of my photos, I was honestly having such a great time, that I simply I forgot!

...errm yah, thats a sausage.

Happy Birthday Blog!

2011-03-17T11:14:00.001+11:00

My Blog turns the big T-W-O today. Go Blog!
On that note, I'm going to indulge in some blatant lady-crushin' Ahh... Miroslava Duma.

Annnnnd done. Here's to another year (where I will hopefully take some more photos!)

Black Opal Stakes Day

2011-03-14T18:13:00.003+11:00

After all of the miserable weather we've been experiencing, yesterday was a stunning day for the races. The horse races are ideal for people watching, a people watch I did!

As predicted I received a few comments asking me whose funeral it was...

See my posts on other track days here & here.

Adiós Summer

2011-03-07T13:16:00.001+11:00

I already miss you & your warm ways.

...& to those of you who havent read Shantaram, I suggest you do so! It is especially enjoyable to do so while sprawled on the hot sand, under a $5 sombrero, just add beer.

Lazy Sunday

2011-03-01T09:09:00.002+11:00

Sunday was filled with newspapers, coffee, pate, cab sav & movies in bed. Maxing out to the maximum.

...yesterday I joined the gym, for the first time EVER.

& Thank you Look10 for featuring my blog again!

Eames Eifel

2011-02-26T19:10:00.003+11:00

The new replica Eames Eifel chairs of love we ordered (a month & a half ago) finally arrived yesterday! They required assembly & I predictably opted out of that step in the process & progressively placed them around the table as they were complete.

I've been itching to give the bulky leather look (pleather??) chairs the ol' heave ho for about two years now, they're sturdy chairs but looking at them actually makes me a little angry, they're just so... UGLYYY.

BEFORE

AFTER

The newbies look quite at home in their new spot! They lighten up the room & make me feel a little bit smug-ish.

I simply remember my favourite things...

2011-02-23T09:23:00.001+11:00

...& then I don't feel so bad.

HVD

2011-02-14T14:14:00.001+11:00

Happy Valentines Day Mister Man

xoxo

Bedside Baby

2011-02-07T14:19:00.009+11:00

A couple of weekends ago Mister & I purchased some pre-loved bedside tables with the intention of painting them matt black. In the end we painted them the same day & they've turned out better than anticipated, I'm so happy with them!

Ever since then I have been having a little struggle with what should go on/in them, I've been moving things on an off them all week. I'm on the hunt for some bedside lamps, Ive been looking at these bunny lamps, can't decide. These are the decisions that plague my everyday.

Right now, I am keeping two books I've previously read (because they're also black & I wanted matchy matchy), a lotus flower from our pond (that Mister picked for me), and a crystal dish full of brooches & whatnot. (The bow brooch is from Sportsgirl)

I'll make an attempt to post some photos of things in our new house once everything is in order, which unfortunately (in my eyes) could be never.

Moschino/Kartell Collaboration - The BowWow

2011-02-04T14:27:00.002+11:00

Old news, but news to me none the less! Two of my favourite brands Italian MOSCHINO and KARTELL have collaborated on designing a piece of my favourtie kind of footwear for Spring/Summer 2011, le ballet flat! ...I live my life consistently behind the eight ball.

Effing cute! They're made entirely of recyclable plastic & they're packing a reasonable price tag of EUR85(AUD114.00/ US116.00) but I've got to mention that even though I'm sure it wasnt intended, the name is a little where my dogs at for me yo.

Still, I vote emerald & magenta! NEED them!

She Breaks Like China

2011-02-01T09:14:00.002+11:00

She’s as distant as the winter sun
More consistent than the beat of a drum
All this time she’s been hiding her weakness away from me

Then one day I touched a nerve by mistake
Pressed too hard and she started to shake
Every time that I go there I know there’s so much she can take
Before she breaks

She breaks like China
She breaks like China
The longer we take – the bigger we break when we find out

I keep a close eye on the way I act
Even when I start to see all the cracks
I give nothing away but expect her to stay with me

When she worked out where my weakness lay
She wouldn’t stop until I gave way
Every time that she goes there she know there’s so much I can take
Before I break

I break like China
I break like China
The longer we take – the bigger we break when we find out

The stronger we act – the longer we crack
There’s only so much we can take till we start to break

We’re constructed from the same design
With a heart that makes no sense to the mind
We can keep it together but pressure and time have their way

For the things we try to keep inside
Find their way out in the dark of the night
All it takes is the tiniest touch and there’s only so much
Before we break

We break like China
We break like China
The longer we take – the bigger we break when we find out...

*Sparkadia - China*

Flies Vs Farewells

2011-01-20T10:26:00.001+11:00

On Christmas Eve I said au revoir to my little boys. They made no secret of the fact that they were more interested in flies than they were in my farewell kisses. However, I'm bigger & badder so they were forced into snuggly submission.

Almost immediatly after they were collected by their new kitty mama, an overly-affectionate stray cat came into my backyard & climbed all over me. Ironic.

I wearing a watch that Mister gave me for my Birthday back in September. Its my favourite!

Thanks for following guys, I'll hit you all back soon! xx

Squirrelly Love

2011-01-18T12:16:00.001+11:00

These two squirrels are in love, plain and simple.
But, they know that they have to work together to maintain their relationship. Compromise and team work are key. Together they hold their little love up.

Get them here

Obsédé par des chaises

2011-01-11T16:08:00.002+11:00

1. Wegner Wishbone Chair

2. Eames Eifel Chair (I just put 8 of these babies on pre-order!)

3. Eames Molded Plywood Chair

4. Louis Ghost Chair

5. Navy Steel Chair

6. Cherner Armchair

7. Platner Armchair

8. Marais A56 Armchair

9. Ghery Cross Check Armchair

Isn't the Ghery Cross Check chair amazing? I have an itty bitty obsession.

I love a new beginning

2011-01-06T13:23:00.002+11:00

I've just returned from a week on the coast. I have hardcore post holiday blues.

We literally spent the entire week swimming, eating, fishing, drinking, laughing, sunbaking, reading & listening to music.

My body still refuses to un-relax.

Happy New Year & Thank You everyone for following (I passed the 150 mark!)

Please drop me a comment if you'd like to exchange links, I'd to add some new names to my blog roll, as much as I'd like to read some! :)

Christmakkuah!

2010-12-17T11:33:00.002+11:00

I am one of those dags who insists on wearing all red on Christmas day.

1. Halston Dress

2. Kenneth Jay lane 22k Gold Coral Cuff

3. Jimmy Choo Heels

4. Damaris Knickers

5. Christmas Baubles by Mozi

I have no where to wear you, but I love you.

2010-12-16T14:01:00.003+11:00

I've been eyeing of these Jason Brunsdon pieces for well over two months now, I still haven't made the purchase, I havent even 'added to cart' which is what I usually do when I am not allowed something.

I promise to sulk openly once they are all sold out.

Click here for the discounted prices.

Changing Spaces

2010-12-13T14:18:00.002+11:00

Recently, Mister/Mister &; I have been house hunting, we had applied for some beautiful homes & been disappointed everytime, each time we applied I'd begin the process of arranging furniture & playing out 'new home' scenareos in my mind (BBQs, dinner parties, a housewarming!) in reality I just made the disapointment of being rejected much harder!

AND THEN....

The ultimate house fell into out laps!

The house has won multiple awards and been featured in a few design magazines and I'm going to be living in it, goodbye skanky old kitchen!

The universe works in mysterious ways, its now obvious that the house and I are meant to be together, otherwise it wouldnt have worked out like this. Yay!

Inspiration

2010-12-12T11:45:00.003+11:00

Want.Want.Want. ...sans framed photo of Mr. Nakey.

Suck my Kiss

2010-12-09T13:44:00.003+11:00

It's supposedly to be summer, but it won't stop raining & our little city is flooding. Fortunatly, I have not been affected, I'm just a princess that hates rain.

Festive lips will just have to do. These are the two shades Ive been wearing all week.

Revlon Living Lipstick in Orchid Beach

I last posted in similar weather.

Rimmel Moisture Renew in Funtime Fushia

I last posted wearing this shade here at the Melbourne Cup Races)

I really shouldnt have worn that big black belt! The beauty of hindsight!

Pretty Canberra

2010-12-08T12:24:00.001+11:00

Foreshore 2010

2010-12-02T13:25:00.003+11:00

Last Saturday I went to the Foreshore Music Festival. If I was to be honest, I am not really a festival kind of girl, I don't like sweaty drunk men with their shirts off & it's just not really my scene (ie; thousands of drunk people/forcast for thunderstorms)

However, a friend of ours runs the festival so we scored some VIP tickets & I wasnt touched by a sweaty bare chest all day. Had a great time, but was tucked up in bed at a reasonable hour, another sign I'm getting older no doubt.

Tomorrow I'm off to a friends 24th birthday, Cookies & Cockatils. Happy Birthday Lady lovely Locks! & Happy December all y'all.

Sad Face x A million

2010-11-25T11:06:00.004+11:00

I feel like I am an evil person.

With all of the plans I'd like to make & all of the places I'd like to visit, move to & explore, that having two cats (as beautiful & amazingly naughty cute as they always have been) may just be more responsability than I can take on when I don't own a house & Im not really allowed them in rental properties.

I know pets are supposed to be forever & the thought of people's beedy judgemental eyes on me when I tell people I have to give them away is just too much. I already think I'm a shocking kitty mama for doing this. Just look how gorgeous they are, little monkeys.

A nice lady from work has agreed to take them, she already has a cat of the same breed as my boys. What makes this all worse it that the best time for her to take them is on CHRISTMAS EVE. I think I'm going to vommy.

Its True.

2010-11-22T16:42:00.003+11:00

Gosh. I'm feeling lovey of late. There is nothing sweeter than the beginning of a new relationship, especially over summertime.

Mister & I planning a trip, it's a while away yet & it's going to involve lemurs. That could only mean one thing. MADAGASCAR.

Sydney: Pocket Bar/Roller derby

2010-11-19T14:51:00.008+11:00

Pocket Bar, A fun little bar on Burton St in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Serves the fattest, tastiest green olives, a favourite of mine.

Roller Derby in Sydney.

I was whistling & cheering like...someone who had too much beer.

There were some odd people there, storm trooper? I don't mind odd these days.

Off to the watch The Social Network tonight, finally, Im not always a massive fan of the cinema. Always opting for wine first because I get really sore knees sitting in the same spot for too long.

Some Days Are More Beautiful Than Others.

2010-11-19T13:53:00.002+11:00

There are 1000 ways to love you

2010-11-05T08:45:00.014+11:00

Each of these pieces take upto 2 1/2 years to create... there are others, but I am feeling lovey.

Artist: Dalton Ghetti

Perfect.

2010-11-02T11:23:00.002+11:00

Lover of leopard print, always will be...

Yes, I had to stop myself from writing Purrrrrfect as the title, but sometimes the inner dork has to stay inner!

Roberto Cavalli - Available here

Way to delay...

2010-10-29T08:30:00.015+11:00

Perfectly acceptable to be waaay behind the times and incredibly slow at posting collections when something is this great? Yes.

This terracotta colour has always rocked my little boat, even my year 10 formal dress from almost 10 years algo was a slightly darker version of the below. However, I will not post those photos, ever!

I don't usually post things from Fashion Week, I just don't. Cerruti, I just likey. A lot.

PC: Cerruti (Entire collection not shown)

Blessed

2010-10-26T15:13:00.003+11:00

Mister & I at a friends Birthday party last Sunday, after returning from another long-weekend camping.

Glamping

2010-10-08T22:35:00.003+11:00

Mister & I headed to the South Coast for a long weekend camping... we didnt exactly rough it (we had access to electricity & bathrooms) however, it was so relaxing just to cook outside on our little one burner & fall asleep listening to the frogs.

...those birds have the BIGGEST feet & are horrid.

This weekend, Im off to Sydney to spend some time with some friends I met in London. I suspect there will be picnics & roller derbys! Perhaps some $1 beer!

Till Death Do Us Part

2010-09-30T19:06:00.007+10:00

Heavy lust - Spring Racing? - Intense bidding war - BEHOLD

Will most likely need a trip to the tailor to fit, but I couldn't be more chuffed. You likey?

The boy (new boy!) and I are off Glamping (Glam-Camping) down the coast this loooong weekend. I suspect it'll rain.

Thanks for following, I'll be sure to check what you're all up to!

PC: rl-yl

I just love the word...

2010-09-07T00:26:00.001+10:00

Yes. More cats. In dressing gowns.

2010-09-06T23:10:00.002+10:00

Im a cruel kitty mama...

Triplets? Im the lost third Olsen?!

2010-08-23T22:21:00.000+10:00

Literally just purchased a near identical shirt on eBay. Literally.

I want you. I need you. Summer time.

2010-07-19T14:36:00.001+10:00

1. Tibi - Here

2. Preen - Here

The best things in life were your Grandfathers.

2010-06-23T17:00:00.002+10:00

...my Grandfathers camera. Deep love.

Noticing a cat theme.

2010-06-20T16:08:00.003+10:00

Fatmon-do & I. He must've been enthralled, he fell asleep...

Thanks for following!

Where does the time go?

2010-06-20T15:23:00.002+10:00

My lack of posting is ridic, life is so incredibly distracting right now! I'm living it not blogging it I guess! I'll return...one month until I have a break from study, one entire delicious month!

Cute Boys With Cats

2010-05-26T14:12:00.004+10:00

I came accross a post on Number One Millionaire that pointed me towards the greatest Tumblr of all time - Cute Boys With Cats. It made her week & it god damn well made mine also. 'Cute boys with cats' are right up there with 'cute boys with beards' & 'cute boys who are architects' for me. Enjoy these boys with cats...

I dont think I need to mention that there is a cute boy with a beard in that mix...

May is nearly over, uh?

2010-05-26T09:26:00.005+10:00

May is nearly over & this is my first post for the month. Im terrible! The lack of posting is mainly due to me trying to have some kind of work/study/social life balance? ...not happening.

AND I'm due to start a new job next week with a Property Developer. I'll hopefully gain some great exposure to architects & other designers, make some networks rah rah rah...a step in the right direction!

I will post, I promise.
Thankyou all for the lovely comments on my last post, I've been giving those bad boys the work out they deserve!

It would have been rude not to

2010-04-28T21:01:00.002+10:00

*Platforms Pumps - Wittner, Ankle Boots - Big W*

Yes, Big W

I love Lamp - 2

2010-04-28T20:02:00.002+10:00

Ohhhh lamp arrived! Thankyou to the lovely people at Buyster for sending it my way!

I love the lamp, it's quite light in weight and not made of glass, so no concerns about my cats knocking it over in their daily 'hour of power'! As it isn't a large lamp I think it will find it's place on my bedside table, not in the loungeroom where I prefer large bits & pieces.

It is definitely one for a golden tone globe as it is fully exposed with no shade to save your eyes. Unfortunately, I was wrong & my housemate doesn't like the lamp... she's fairly classic & thinks it looks like a fishbowl. I still have much love for it & may sneak it out while she's away for work ;)

You can check out more table lamps from their collection here.

DesignEx 2010

2010-04-25T08:08:00.009+10:00

On Thursday I headed to Sydney for the annual Interior Design & Architecture expo, DesignEx. The expo is open exclusively to Industry Professionals & design students (Me!). Being a student at the expo was fairly intimidating to begin with, I just had to get on with it & understand that I was going to be ignored as essentially I'm not a customer.

I found that now, with there being so much information available online, I had already seen the majority of the exhibitors stuff. I thinking meeting people (handsome bearded architects) will be the drawcard for me in future years...

How hot are the matt black SMEG fridges & the chairs? ohhhh the chairs!

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Together at Last

2010-04-19T21:45:00.005+10:00

I have an itty bitty obsession with starburst clocks. Beloved arrived from NYC today. Clock romance X 1,000,000.

Mentally in LOVE with this song!

2010-04-11T20:13:00.004+10:00

The Bird & The Bee - Heard It On The Radio (Interpreting The Masters - Vol 1)

The album is a tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates (AKA Hall & Oates) who are the masters behind 70's hits 'Maneater', 'Rich Girl' & 'I Can't Go For That' ...all three songs are also on featured on the album by LA based duo The Bird & The Bee, which is ahhmazing!

Downloaded from iTunes, Pressing repeat, CD burnt in anticipation for singing in the car tomorrow morning (I've finally given in after years of trying to stop this). You should click the link.

If only!

2010-03-29T23:14:00.004+11:00

Some waves remaining from yesterday. If only I could be bothered to curl my own hair...I was born lazy.

I Love Lamp

2010-03-27T21:04:00.001+11:00

Recently, I've been hunting around for little bits & pieces for my house (as I usually am) mainly decor pieces like mirrors, table lamps, clocks, occasional pieces etc. It has dawned on me (like a tonne of bricks), that I now have to take into account my housemates tastes as well. I am used to living with a partner who let me do whatever I want, but also appreciated my tastes too. Now I am not so sure, the though of actually letting someone else hang art in my house is quite mortifying!!

I don't want to sacrifice my tastes for someone else...ever. So I've hunted down a lamp online, which I am dying to receive & I think we'll both love. Crossing fingers.

Antonio Lopez

2010-03-16T14:00:00.029+11:00

Every now & then I stumble across an artist who crazy blows my mind. Yesterday, I purchased 'Antonio's People' a book of artistic pieces by Antonio Lopez. His illustrations, paintings & Polaroid photographs show how versatile his style was, the most inspiring talent I've witnessed in a while.

Lopez & Jerry Hall

While short lived, Antonio's life was punctuated with some pretty amazing people & achievements, including a discovering Jerry Hall whom he lived with (she left living with Grace Jones to move in with him & his partner Juan Ramos). He had an array of publications with fashion houses Versace, Missoni, YSL, as well as Studio 54 & Harpers/Vogue (The list goes on & on)

Antonio Migrated to New York from Puerto Rico in the 60s as a child & eventually moved to Paris with Juan. This man opened a salon with Karl Lagerfeld & I had never heard of him? Shame on me.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find some of his best pieces online & I am without scanner. Some of his illustrations of men are out of this world, he interprets their masculine beauty perfectly.

Antonio, a victim of the HIV/AIDs virus, died at age 44 in 1987.

Antonio Lopez, Paris 1975

Happy Birthday Blog. One year today.

Why hello Jane

2010-03-06T18:15:00.017+11:00

Her talk was good, she had some very valid points, but mainly what I felt was common knowledge. I guess you keep your real opinions to yourself/your magazine when you're appearing for the sake of store sales!! Either way, she has a great accent... I'm jelly.

Last Wednesday I met Jane Roarty, Stylist & Fashion Editor of Marie Claire, while she was in town to talk about the forecast trends in Interior Design for 2010. She was great, however it was likely she was quite miffed that she was here in Canberra instead of attending the events in Milan alongside her colleagues... who wouldn't be?

Pantone, why do you mock me?

2010-03-02T09:55:00.010+11:00

I just saw this over on Flit About .....OMFG! If they come out with a nail polish I will purchase the ENTIRE range, because you KNOW that shit is going to be beautiful & amazing QUALITY. Turquoise THE colour of 2010!

Holy mother of god, there may be eyeshadow too...

David Downtown

2010-02-17T15:37:00.006+11:00

David Downtown's fashion illustrations & portraits really do it for me, his work is ridic. Most recently known for his impression of Cate Blanchett on the four '50th Anniversary' covers of Australian Vogue, he has also worked for likes of super brands Dior (oh Galliano!), Chanel & Yves Saint Laurent.
You can check out his page, I think you'll agree he is pretty damn special.

You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water

2010-02-15T15:26:00.004+11:00

Down with Love

2010-02-02T12:31:00.006+11:00

Sorry for my recent blogging hiatus. Mister & I recently broken up and I've gone from feeling optimistic about what my newly single future holds to feeling pretty down in the dumps really.

Staying positive though, I know this is only a temporary thing, compounded by the fact that I have to find a new housemate (eww, living with strangers), replace a million household items & buy a new car!

Someone invite me to a million parties please.
& make sure I'm not alone on Valentine's Day. Yuk.

Performs well under pressure

2010-01-26T17:02:00.004+11:00

Right now I am trapped in my hot box of a house attempting to punch out an impressive portfolio for my Interior Design interview, which is due tomorrow! It's not going so well!

My procrastination will be the end of me!

*Cotton On dress, Diva necklace & gold bangle, Sportsgirl clutch, Mollini Heels*

Pre-Vacay

2010-01-23T09:07:00.005+11:00

These photos are from beofre I went O/S, the heat was ridic!

*Supre Dress, Sportsgirl flats & sunglasses, Diva headband & ring*

Lifes pretty straight without Twisties.

2010-01-21T15:26:00.009+11:00

Shut your mouth conscience, I don't care if I have no money & I bought these on credit even when I swore to myself I was only browsing. I do what I want.

All from ASOS.com

I get to a stage every season when I decide that I will no longer be purchasing items to wear in that particular season & I move to the next. Like right now, it is stinking hot outside & I am inside online shopping for winter coats. Go figure (or is that really how everyone else works too?)

Also, I am looking for some fun new blogs to frequent, please advise your faves! Fashion/Interior design/Food!!

NYE 09/10

2010-01-19T18:48:00.007+11:00

A little delayed I know. NYE was fairly low key this year, although I think that is the way I prefer NYE celebrations to be.

*Oxford silk dress, Mollini mary-jane pumps*

And Thankyou LOOK10 for the award! Very much appreciated.

100th Post/100 Followers

2010-01-13T13:37:00.011+11:00

Its seems quite fitting that both milestones should come along hand in hand, a happy coincidence!

I had that most amazing time in Bali, I wish I was able to stay longer. Now I am back sitting at the same desk dealing with the same issues as I was last year, its almost like I never left. I'll just keep looking back at the photos...I have the post-holiday blues.

Bali - Bintang!

2010-01-03T21:36:00.005+11:00

As expected, Bali is AH-MAZING! I am so glad I came back for round two (I waited too long!)

...feeling so lazy, being bikini-clad is VERY difficult ;)

Christmas Day

2009-12-29T10:15:00.011+11:00

Tireeeed

Paper Cave

Corn on the BBQ/Delish

Rainy Christmas day plate

Chocolate coated cherries

Kitten Naps

Kitten drool

*VG dress, Pinet flats, Diva bracelet*

Not actually massive fan of this dress, but I was feeling Christmassy & it's the only red 'summer dress' I own. It had never been worn before Christmas Day & I've had it well over a year.

Christmas Eve

2009-12-24T22:07:00.009+11:00

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! I'd like to thank you all for all of your support and lovely comments since I started this blog, you never fail to make me feel amazing when I log in to see the thoughtful notes you've left me. So once again, THANK YOU & Merry Christmas!

Unfortunately, Mister & I will be spending Christmas alone together tomorrow, I don't have any family in Canberra & we are going to Bali on new years day so travelling interstate wasn't really feasible this year (flying domestically in Aus is really expensive at this time of year! *Sob*). Although, saying that, we've arranged to have a delicious BBQ for ourselves. I have a date with some garlic chilli king prawns tomorrow...

*Kookai Maxi dress, Diva Earrings, Sportsgirl Clear jelly flats (unseen), Revlon lipstick in 'Orange Flip'*

It's holiday time!...oh no, wait.

2009-12-21T22:29:00.014+11:00

I won this beautiful vintage dress in a vicious eBay bidding war about 2 months ago. It actually sits below the knee, but I hiked the skirt up over my belt to get a shorter look.

This is one of the many memorial statues on the street where I live, this particular one is dedicated to the Men & Women of the Royal Australian Navy. They all relate to the Australian War Memorial at the end of the road. Quite pretty (and of course meaningful)

I was supposed to start my amazeballs holidays tomorrow, but of course I've had a last minute early morning meeting request & I must attend, not particularly happy about this. At all.

*Vintage eBay dress, ValleyGirl belt, Pinet leather ballet flats, Sportsgirl clutch*

Original Bits & Pieces

2009-12-19T14:30:00.011+11:00

On Friday night, Mister & I went to Arj Barker's 'Original Bits & Pieces' stand up act. It was hilarious as expected, I'm always keen for a good dose of quality stand up comedy.

Summer is well and truly here in Canberra, the grass is dry & cicada shells can be found all over our garden. I wore this jumpsuit & flats to Arj, cool & comfortable.

*French Connection clutch, Timeless by Vanessa Tong Jumpsuit,Jag flats, Sportsgirl rose ring, Name necklace a gift, Diva studs, LeSpecs sunglasses*

RIP Brittany

Mine Mine Mine!

2009-12-16T13:53:00.003+11:00

I have the cutest twin cats in the UNIVERSE!

Divine in 09...

2009-12-10T15:50:00.008+11:00

I find it quite hard to believe that 2009 is so quickly coming to a close. I am not sure I am completely prepared for all that 2010 has to offer, so I may be having mini-anxiety attacks about it all on a regular basis. It's one of those, stop, have a coffee/breath of fresh air kind of things. Either way I'll take it all as it comes.

Yesterday, Mister & I headed with some friends of ours to dinner at Sammy's (most convenient & tasty 'western' Asian in Canberra) & to see Paranormal Activity (overrated!!). Being that it was quite warm I wore this (very short) cotton tunic....which may, or may not look like a nightgown. Offensive to some? Meh.

*LeSpecs Sunglasses, Lollipop Tunic, Zu Pumps, Diva Studs*