Today I didn’t really do anything except run some errands in the afternoon. I didn’t get to sleep til 5am so I was feeling really wired and out of it and put absolutely no effort into my outfit.

Cotton On Cardigan & Singlet - KMart Shirt - Jeans West Pants - Scooter Flats

I couldn’t believe how cute this shirt was when I saw it on the sale rack at Kmart, but I’m really struggling finding ways to wear it. I’ve had it in my wardrobe for months but this is the first time I’ve worn it. The velour pants reaallly don’t go with the outfit as a whole (they’d work better if I was wearing the shirt without a cardigan and different shoes) but my other black pants are in the wash. Because the shirt is shirred at the middle it sits too high up for my waisted black skirt, and is so long it kind of looks unbalanced with pants. I do love it though, I’ll think of a way to wear it well.

My mum comes back from England tomorrow night with my ASOS parcel! Yippee! I miss her so much, I’m really excited to see her.

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Firstly I’d just like to address the “Anonymous Comments” issue. I’ve been receiving an awful lot of anonymous comments recently - most of them haven’t been absuive or anything, just normal comments. However, for the sake of keeping everything friendly and pleasant please pop your name and e-mail address down with your comment! I won’t accept anonymous comments so there’s no point in leaving them!

Now that that is out of the way…

I spent the weekend in a hot mess so when I went out I ended up repeating outfits I’ve worn before because they were tried and successful! Friday night was a mexican fiesta with some friends from my business course to celebrate the fact that we’d all passed! I wore the same outfit that I wore to see Wicked The Musical, except I substituted red lipstick for red eyeshadow.

Then Saturday night was a casual affair with Boyfriend and another close friend to see Pineapple Express. Absolutely hilarious! I just love Judd Apatow movies, they have a stinging edge of reality to them while still being entertaingly off the wall. I repeated the outfit I wore to the VIP sale event at my local shopping centre.

I was so glad I had started this blog, for just these reasons! When I was stuck in a hurry it was great to be able to go back through my outfits and choose something I know I looked good in and felt comfortable in.

I had a credit note at the Freez online store since last year when I rather hastily and excitedly bought a dress without checking the size. I finally spent it today on this cute Mink Pink skirt. Love the bow detail on the waist - which is detachable. Hoping it will look cute with the new white blouses I ordered from ASOS!

Lastly… a couple of commenters have asked about my business so I just wanted to clarify that at this stage it is an online boutique, not a real shop, although it is my dream to have a real shop and hopefully that will happen in 2011/2012. I’d love to do it even sooner but I have to be sensible with our current economical situation and all! I am hoping to launch it in September so I will definitely keep you “posted” (heheehoho what a clever joke!) about that without making a circus of it.

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Witchery Cropped Cardigan - Cotton On Singlet - Etsy Skirt - Portmans Belt - Target Tights - Scooter Flats

Seriously, these outfits I post are so uncreative. I wear essentially the same thing every day constructed slightly differently. How am I not bored to death of myself? In my defense all I had to do today was go to the supermarket and have a friend over for a cuppa.

The skirt is a little big so I needed the belt to keep it up, I chose my Portmans bargain belt ($5!) because of the patent detailing which matched my broguesque flats. Do you want to know a secret? I don’t really like patent very much. I like it more this season than I have before because now that it’s “in” people are doing it nicer. But generally - blech. It looks plasticy and cheap. I feel okay in these small patent details, though. Just enough to keep it fresh. I totally forgot to wear any other accessories. Shame on me!

I think I have finally found my perfect leather biker jacket! Hopefully I can buy it in a few days and if it turns out well I will share my amazing source with everyone. I don’t want to share too soon in case something terrible goes wrong! It’s soft washed lamb leather (kind of wrinkled a la Mike & Chris / Rick Owens) with silver hardware. Ahhh lust!

I also ended up placing an order at ASOS for that belt and two cute white cotton blouses for summer which were on sale. They’ll be delivered to the hotel where my mother is staying, I paid extra for express and tracking - which was still much cheaper than shipping to Australia! Cute, no?

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I felt so much better after I washed and dried my hair last night! It’s funny how simply freshening up my hair colour put me in a better mood!

Today I had an appointment at a showroom to see that supplier’s latest collection and buy for my business. I think it’s obvious to anyone who filled out my survey that my business revolves around jewellery and handbags. I don’t want to say too much without being at risk by a particular website I frequent for advertising, and that’s not really what this blog is for. But I am happy to say the pieces I have chosen in the last two weeks for my business are absolutely gorgeous. I am sticking with a very nuteral palate across all suppliers of classic black, vintage tan, and nude tones such as cream, bone and grey. It’s very exciting.

Dotti Blazer - Witchery Cropped Cardigan - Miss Shop Dress - Target Tights - RMK Heels

The dress actually has long sleeves but it was so cold I had to wear a cardigan AND a jacket. I don’t normally wear much pink but I couldn’t resist buying it. I am such a sucker for anything spring. The dress really needs a belt, though.

ASOS Belt

My mother is in the UK at the moment, surely they wouldn’t fudge the shipping on this…

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I’ve been feeling very on-edge and agitated lately. Not stressed; but anxious. About what? Everything, of course! My skin is getting worse even though I am being stricter with my cleansing routine, my hair has been a birdsnest, I had to do something to make myself feel better so I’m currently sitting in bed with red fudge on my streaks to brighten them up. Yes it’s 11.30pm! I guess I just needed to do something spontaneous without doing something drastic.

On top of all of this I’m finding myself increasingly more taken by these fascinating harness type contraptions built-and-styled by the stunning Queen Michelle at Kindgom Of Style. Why is this making me anxious? Because I can’t buy them anywhere and I don’t think I would do a very good job making one. I especially love the simplicity of the one on the left.

Which brings me to the fabulous caged skirts that the fabulous Susie Bubble at Style Bubble has turned me on to. Now I can actually buy one of these, her original custom made skirt was so popular the designer made them part of her inventory! What genius! So why is this making me anxious? Because if I did fork out the $70 to buy one I’m not really convinced I’d wear it very well.

It’s all a little bondage-glam, isn’t it? Between these and the scarily gorgeous S&M inspired heeld we’re seeing this season and the copious amounts of leather designers are throwing at us, it makes me wonder if I was on the right (or very wrong) track with the buckled boots I ended up getting. I can’t decide how I feel about them.

On one hand, I think they’d fit right in with a chest harness and cage skirt. On the other… I feel like they’re a bizarre marriage between a bikerboot and a gumboot. I have ’til Thursday to decide. Just another thing to feel anxious about, I suppose.

Time to wash the dye out!

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Today I had a meeting at 11.15am to find out whether I get the go-ahead to start my business! I was told I had to make some very minor changes to my business plan and then I am good to go!

I really wanted to look (and therefore feel) good, I was in a nervous-yet-excited mood, so I wore lots of coral, my red for the summer! Even my hair matches because the dye is fading out!

Witchery Cropped Cardigan & Flutter Tee - ASOS Skirt - Target Tights - Dorothy Perkins Flats - Mimco Crystal Bow & Crystal Stud Earrings - Sportsgirl & Selfmade Necklaces

I really wanted to wear my broguesque flats today but my toe is still really sore, boo! I can’t wait to bust out my heels again!

One of my advisors (the male!!) commented on my hardcore colour co-ordination which goes all the way down to my nail polish (OPI Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It) and eyeshadow (Inglot Pure Pigment #57). What can I say, I know what I like!

Off to meet a friend for coffee and then my very last shift at my old job!

x

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I certainly have been a ghost around here, haven’t I? I’ve been reading all the lovely comments everyone is leaving, though - thank you so much!

As you can probably guess, I’ve had a lot going on the last week or so with the end of my course, and preparing for my new business, which is very exciting! I found two great new suppliers at the gift fair on Monday, not as much luck on Tuesday at the fair but I managed to secure a long-sought after supplier later that day. I am really thrilled.

Mimco Crystal Bow - Witchery Cropped Cardigan - H&M Dress - Target Tights - Dorothy Perkins Flats - Gianni Frisone Deco Earrings

I was feeling really grotty and disgusting, the cumulitive stress over the last two months has played havoc with my skin weight and hair. I thought the sack dress hid my stress-bloat fairly well, and I could not figure out what to do with my hair since I’m trying desperately not to blowdry it anymore! I ended up pushing it up into bobby pins and then plaiting the rest. Normally a pair of heels cheers me up when I’m feeling gross but I couldn’t even do that for my ego because I sliced my big toe open when I was building a desk the other day and it’s really tender. These Dorothy Perkins flats are a god-send. They’re disgustingly trashed but they’ve stretched so much that they NEVER hurt my feet. They have holes in them so I guess I’m going to have to retire them really soon. Lucky I bought two pairs!

Today was the first real “day off” I’ve had in a very long time. I spent the early afternoon shopping for some essentials; a new slip from MYER, red eyeshadow from Inglot, and some cleanser from Priceline. It’s funny how a random compliment can really cheer you up out of a bad mood. When I was crossing the road to go into the shopping centre a lady came up to me out of nowhere and told me she loved the red in my hair and complimented my style. I felt pretty good after that!

I picked up the Witchery cropped cardigan the other day to replace the cardigan I can’t find. This one is actually shorter and will be perfect with my tiered skirt which I plan to wear tomorrow!

Remember my sadness over the Scooter boots that sold out? I felt inspired to call their head office today and managed to track down one of the last pairs in my size! They have to be sent over from Western Australia but I don’t mind paying for the postage because they went on sale today!! $150 down from $210! So an extra $15 postage won’t hurt at all. Yippee!

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♥ My pleated ASOS Skirt ♥

Yes as mentioned yesterday - it finally came! You can see how big it makes my hips look! Can you see the pleat detailing on the hem? It’s hard to see with my crappy photos! Oh well, I think I’ve decided not to have it altered. I’m so glad it came I have a million outfits planned for it. Expect to see it again and again and again!

?? Cardigan - Op Shop Lace Top - ASOS Skirt - Target Tights - RMK Shoes - Sportsgirl Earrings - Dinosaur Designs Bangle - Linor Watch

Tonight I met up with an old work friend for dinner which was lovely. I felt like the cardigan wasn’t suitable for this outfit because of it’s length, unfortunately I can’t find my short cardigan, I think I may have left it somewhere.

Before we met up I had to pick up a pair of shoes from Scooter which were being repaired. Last week I saw a fabulous pair of boots there which I didn’t want to try on because I couldn’t afford them, but today I decided I was going to lay-by them. Except that they had sold out of my size! She even tried another store but alas they were out too. I hardly ever go there, she said they were winter stock and wouldn’t be getting any more in!! I am absolutely heartbroken they were so fabulous! Flat, black, with three big buckles on them. Very biker chic. Very not mine.

Tomorrow is the last full day of my course! Can you believe it? It’s been two months! On Monday afternoon we hand in our business plans for reveiw and then have an advisory board on Thursday where we find out if we pass! Excitement!! On Monday and Tuesday during the day I am attending the Gift Fair to find some lovely suppliers for my business. So much to do over the next few weeks!

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My ASOS skirt came today (!!!)

I absolutely flipped out when Mum called me to tell me she found the parcel shoved in the letter box, I guess I’d kind of given up on it!

The fabric is heavier than I expected, and as a result the skirt is VERY a-lined. I might have it altered, I don’t know if I really like the bouffantiness, at least not for long term, even if it is kind of fashionable right now. It makes my hips feel enormous. Other than that though, it’s exactly as I imagined. The quality is much nicer than I expected from ASOS, too. Love.

I also found my little camera! It had fallen and bounced underneath my bed - d’oh! So pictures tomorrow, I PROMISE! xx

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I have lost my little camera! Lost somewhere in my house, of course, not literally lost forever! I have been very lazy and haven’t really even looked for it. But it isn’t in my direct line of vision therefore it is lost. What ridiculous logic!

Ergo no photos of my outfits over the weekend. Or… any photos at all. Bummer, but I admit I didn’t put much effort in anyway!

My third replacement ASOS skirt still hasn’t arrived, and I’m actually feeling pretty apathetic about it at this point. My mother said today that she was feeling very angry over it, and that’s when I realised I’ve almost stopped caring. Luckily she will be in the UK in just over a week and so I will tell them to send a fourth replacement, with tracking, to her hotel, and maybe I will get the skirt I that I ordered in May… by the end of August!! Ahaha!

My second Etsy purchase arrived on Friday (the maroon dress)… it’s also a little big, I think I need to take these measurements with a grain of salt! However it’s nice and loose, I think it will be great in summer when it’s so hot you can’t move. And I was right - it does look very cute belted!

I was given a blogging award by the lovely Tea and Karen, thank you so much. I have decided not to “pass it on” because almost all of my favourite bloggers have received it or no doubt will soon by someone else. Thank you so much for liking my blog enough, I’m sorry I didn’t acknowledge it sooner!

On that note - I’m also sorry I don’t reply to everyone’s comments, I mean to, I have been so distracted lately by my course that when I realise I have a comment I’m usually in too much of a rush to address it and then of course I forget. I read every single one of them and thank you so much for reading my blog and sharing your thoughts!

Today I went to a local shopping centre with my Mother, where I bought on a whim a long sleeved dress with tiny pink flowers all over it from MYER. You might be thinking “oh typically due to the 90s trend of the moment” but my obsession with floral extends beyond the current 90’s trend. I have a great dress I bought back in 2006 which is black with a tiny red floral print all over it. I also bought a fantastic skirt in 2004 that was white with tiny pink, blue and purple flowers all over it. Although I stupidly donated it to charity about 6 months ago. I have to stop being so hasty with my donation descions, I almost always regret it.

Ah such is life. I plan on wearing the dress tomorrow… I should really actually LOOK for my camera, too.

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