Turning over a new leaf

The last few weeks/month I haven't really been happy, I think the 6 week challenge probably only got me through. I wasn't depressed just not happy, not happy with work, not happy that I haven't spent much time with Ben. But I finally talked to my sister in law who is my boss and told her I am looking for another job, and she totally understood which was great and  it lifted alot of weight of my shoulders. SO all last week I have applied for a few jobs. Mainly retail and admin, I was looking at fashion jobs in Sydney that I could so easily apply for but I can't :( it's too far away and I don't want to leave Ben.

And please don't say, "start your own label!" because I don't have the passion right now to do this for some reason., I think maybe because... have no money and I honestly couldn't be bothered.... hey least I am honest. My goal for now is to manager a fashion store, so I'm going to try my best to get that far. There isn't much job opportunities in my home town, unless I want to drive trucks in the coal mines. Could you see me driving one of those monster trucks? Heck no!

I really don't have much to say..........But I wish I could get a job in women's fashion retailer so I can buy pretty new clothes!

Best Friend to Bridesmaid

If you can't tell I am in wedding mode! I went to see a dressmaker today about getting my wedding dress made, and the price she quoted me really made my day, the cheapest I found. I really dislike I cannot show Ben what my wedding dress looks like, and I really want to show all of you lovely ladies too but the it wouldn't be a surprise.

I am only having one bridesmaid and that's my best friend Stef. We've known each other since we were in kindergarten (like Ben) and she's the most important person to me other than Ben of Course. Whenever I stress about something I always talk to the both of them and I ALWAYS feel at ease after speaking to them. We don't live in the same area anymore :( I left Sydney a few ago but luckily she still comes my way to visit!

This is one of my new favourite photos. It was when I was living in Sydney and Stef lived around the corner. This is after a night at our local pub.... drunk and skinny much?

I've been looking online for some dresses for her.... I can't wait til we can go shopping together! Here a few I found online.

I honestly couldn't find any others I liked. going shopping and actually seeing the dresses, Stef trying them and feeling the fabric is  better idea.

Is it November 2011 yet?

Sweet Blog Award

The lovely and gorgeous Mimi from Irresistible Icing nominated me for the sweet blog award. Her blog is so cute you should go check it out!!!

Adn the follwing nominees are...drum roll

butterfly cupcakes and daffodils

chai love vintage

Pandora's box

Vintage Vixon

Sam Harvey

Time After Tea

Topshop Princess

Passion for Fashion

Goodnight Little Spoon

Dolce Vita

The Rules:

•Give this award to 10 Sweet Bloggers.

•Make a post about the award including the picture and mention the person who gave it to you.

•Put the award on your blog.

•Let your nominated 10 know you've awarded them by leaving a comment.

That is all from me for now~!

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Brides that wear glasses

For some strange reason this morning at 6:30am I started stressing and panicking about if I was going to wear my glasses when I get married. You're probably asking when is she getting married? Well not till 12th November 2011. Yes, it's a far away but I need to prepare myself if I want to wear contact lenses. I tried to do the contact lenses last year but just couldn't do it, plus my optometrist wasn't the friendliest lady in the world and was very frustrated at me because I couldn't get them in. But after many google searches there isn't many Brides out there that wear their glasses. But in fact I think there is, just no one chooses to share them or show it which is quite sad.  Here a few pictures I found on google.

www.bubblybride.com

offbeatbride.com

offbeatbride.com

offbeatbride.com

www.elizabethannedesigns.com

 So after so much stress today I think I will wear my glasses, it would just be so silly not too. They are apart of me, it's like they are apart of my face. But tonight talking to Ben about it, he seems to think I'll regret wearing my glasses as we all know fashion dates and I'll say "Ewww look how gross my glasses were!". But look back at people who got married in the 1980's with big puffy sleeves :)

Glasses

No glasses....

Knowing me, I'll try and give contacts a go but I will always know glasses are apart of who I am!  

Back on track soon

Today's post is for me whinge and whine about my week so far. Sorry for the lack of post this week, I'm just hating EVERYTHING!!!! All I want is a day off with the boy, just one!!! My house looks like a dirty brothel I've had no time to clean it!!!! ARRGGHHHH!~Plus we have this STUPID thing called CRAZY DAY in my town where businesses participate and there is a theme each year. This year is Witches and Warlocks... Mmm yeah YAY! I can't wait... NOT! I'm hoping tomorrow is my last day of the week so I can have a three day weekend.

So hence why there are no blog post or outfit posts. Everything I've worn this week is new and I wanted to show you all too :( I'll be back on board  by the weekend. To cheer me up I'm posting this picture of my one and only.................

Yes, Daniel Johns..... I wish I was that guitar sooo bad! I will be dreaming of him tonight :)

I'll be reading and comment on blogs this weekend.... this weekend is PIP ONLY WEEKEND!!!

Bargain Shopper

Yesterday I went to Newcastle to exchange a jumper for Ben and I walked past this shop called SES. SES is by far the cheapest shop EVER! When I lived in Sydney I bought a lot of clothes from there for work. I got these two tops for under $30.

Red Tunic $12.95

Red Stripe collared shirt $14.95

Today the dress I bought off eBay for $2.25 arrived today! I totally forgot about it and was very happy indeed when I ripped open the package. The fabric feels so soft.

Supre Baby Doll ruffle dress $2.25

This is what I wore Sunday..... Ben teased me calling me a bogan!!!

Dress: Kenji (eBay), Tights: Supre, Boots: RMK

Hope you all had a fab weekend! Thank god Monday is almost over. I got weight and measured this afternoon for my 6 week challenge, it's my 4th week. So far so good... KIND OF!

Lost:

0.5cm arms

1.5cm hips

None off wasit or bust and can't remember how much on my thighs.

I miss soft drinks, bread, chocolate, meat pies, KFC, McDonald's, and ice cream :(

Electric BLue

I wore my electric blue dress to work today....... the shoulders are way too big, I have to take in the shoulders a little. Not a good look when one shoulder strap is constantly falling off.

Dress: Mink Pink

Long Sleeve Top: Valleygirl

Tights: Supre

Boots: RMK

Blazer: Just Jeans

Necklace: Myer

Tonight I went to see Ben and I's niece before she went to the Catholic Debutante ball, she was picked to be flower girl at the event. She looked like a little doll, so so beautiful.

Jemmason after her hair and make up done.

Isn't she just so pretty?

This  is my other niece Saraya, I get so clucky when I see her..... Ben and I will never have beautiful fair skin, blue eyed, blonde hair babies.... we'll have little caramel babies maybe? :)

Hope all have a lovely weekend! It's Friday night here, better go to bed.

xxxxx

Lookville.com

Was incredible lazy putting together a work outfit, so I went simple and boring but something that kept me warm.

Top: Jay Jays, Blazer: Just Jeans, Skinny Jeans: Just Jeans, Scarf:  Men's section Big W, Boots: RMK

Last winter I abused this scarf, I got it from the men's section at Big W, it's amazing how warm a scarf makes you. Those boots are my one and only boots from the last two winters. They have seen many outings, parties, gigs and many drunken nights. That's why it's been so hard to buy a new pair, hopefully the over the knee boots will stay true to me. I'm going to take these boots to the shoe man to get new sole put in, they are just so comfy and I just dare not to wear them.

So you're probably wondering what the hell is lookville.com? I received an email over the weekend asking to be a part of Lookville. It's a social network made up of people from around the world answering one simple question: How do I look?

You can search for fashion inspiration or take photos of your looks. Lookville is invitation only. I have five invitations to give out.

Tell me why I should pick you? I already have a rough idea who I'm going to pick so we'll see how we go.

 

Trend Report-Over the Knee Boots!

OK, so I have fallen the victim of one winter trend this year....the over the knee boot! BUT, I opted for a flat pair of over the knee boots. I'm not a fan of heel boots for myself, I like them on other people but me, I just don't dig it. I recently purchased a calf pair of boots off http://www.betts.com.au/ but when they arrived this week I just didn't like them. So today I went to Newcastle and exchanged for a different pair. I swear I was in there for half an hour trying on so many. I was a little hesitate to buy them as I'm so used to my old faithful boots I've had from the past two winters. Here's a little look.........

I just threw on this outfit in a hurry so feel free to let me know if this suits the boots. I think a longer skirt would be more appropriate.

Boots folded down a bit. This would be more of a day look and when going out where them up. Excuse my dorky pose :P 

These are the back of the boots.

It will be interesting what looks and comment I'll get about wearing these boots in my narrow minded and useless excuse of a town! But, hey I like to stand out and be different so I guess it's the price you pay. I take pride in my appearance and I have now notice some comments from strangers and friends of friends that say that I always look "Nice". It makes you wonder what people are thinking when they stare you up and down, I always seem to think it's always negative.

These boots are tucked away in my cupboard, told the fiance I "Laybyed" a pair of boots hehehehe. Trust me, I know what I am doing. But seriously no more spending I have to stop... thrift shopping for me from now on for a while.

I find a great link on tips on how to wear OTK I'll share some of thetips tomorrow when I have more time.

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Jayson Brunsdon S/S 2010/11

Ok so Rosemount Fashion Week is over but I didn't keep up to date all of last week with some of the designers I liked. This Australian designer Jayson Brunsdon is a judge on Australia's Project Runway, I honestly only heard of him because of the show. I loved a few of his pieces, they are definitely my style, very cute and tailored. Here are a few I picked out.

Jayson Brunsdon RAFW

Photographer Lucas Dawson

Taken from vogue.com.au

Tomorrow I'm helping out a friend with his uni project, I will be his little model for the day. I am slightly nervous as I really don't think I am photogenic when I have to be...if you know what I mean. Meaning I'm not good pulling model faces but we'll see how are go hey. Hopefully I'll get to show you guys the photos when they are done.

Australian Fashion Designer Alex Perry S/S 2010/11

Eeeeeekk one of my all time favourite Australian fashion designers Alex Perry had his collection shown today for Rosemount Fashion Week. He creates beautiful, magnificent gowns and gorgeous red carpet evening wear. My end of year project at fashion college I was inspired by one of Alex's pieces back in 2003 and tried to make my own Alex Perry creation.

His collections are perfect for dinner, cocktail parties, the races, red carpet moment and bridesmaid (if you're very stylish). you can also visit Alex in his studio in Sydney to have made to measure wedding gown..I wish! You can also purchase "Off the rack" bridal gowns as well. Which I was looking into but I simply cannot choose which one I like.

Here are some of my fave pieces from his new collection, there might be alot as I LOVE LOVE LOVE Alex Perry so I apologise for the long post.

WOW! Isn't he amazing? I have lots more Australian designers to show you all. There's a lot I haven't heard of so it's all new to me as well. I've been living under a rock for the past few years, there are so many amazing Aussie designers out there.