What I Wore Wednesday - Spots

ahoy me arties ... hope you're having a fantastic international talk like a pirate day! Today was one of those days that I changed about four times before finally deciding quickly on this ensemble as I had to be at work in fifiteen minutes. Not a bad thrown together outfit if I say so myself.

90s howard showers dress | katies flats | thrifted zara jacket | vintage purse | thrifted oroton scarf

This time next Wednesday the husband and I will be on a jet plane headed for the united states of america to party with these girls and celebrate a long awaited wedding. Packing starts on the weekend!

I was featured over on Lauren's blog on Monday ... I was very excited!

What I Wore Wednesday

Hola senors and senoritas! It's a beautiful day in South East Queensland - I'm so looking forward to summer!

Have had a blast of a morning errrm partying working. WE had our monthly morning tea and the university that i work at (USQ) is having a big day for staff and students to launch their new marketing campaign. There is free food and activities and my workmate Holly and I have already have a wrestle at the gladiator style jumping castle. My competitive nature thankfully allowed me to win although Holly claims she wasn't trying as hard as she could because she didn't want to 'beat the boss'. Might head out for round II shortly! This outfit wasn't very appropriate for jumping castles but is perfect for today's weather.

thrifted dress | katies flats (on sale now for $10) | thrifted wish jacket ($10) | lorna jane crop |

We fly out to the states in exactly 2 weeks!

Adoring Pyjama Pants

Wow it's been a busy day. I was intending to do a post this morning but somehow it's nearly going home time and I'm here quickly to share today's outfit. My super cute but silly dog spotted a hare early this morning while I was putting my shoes on for our walk and sprinted off after it and almost got skittled by a car on the main road. He didn't even catch the hare anyway! It really shook me up - I just don't know what I'd do if anything happened to him. Check out my instagram feed for his latest escapades!

Anyway, enough about that. Does anything beat the simplicity of a plain white tee teamed with a statement pair of pants or skirt? Me thinks not. Oh, and who could beat some Matthew Williamson/Linda Farrow neon glasses - my first ever ShopBop purchase. And lasty, a $4.00 guess bag snapped up at a garage sale. I love it!

envious pants ($24.95 @ trade Secret)
living doll tee ($7.00 @ trade secret)
kmart boots ($10.00 on sale now)
guess bag ($4.00 via garage sale)
matthew williamson + linda farrow specs ($91 @shopbop)
guess, lovisa and collette accessories 

What I Wore Wednesday - Thrifted

Short and sweet outfit of the day post. All items were either purchased from an op shop or ebay.

Do any of you shorties sometimes look at photos and realise just how short you look? I look super miniature in these : (

thrifted diana ferrari boots | thrifted grace and nature jeans | thrifted target top | saviour leather jacket via eBay | vintage leather bag

I actually really love the last photo - thanks Leah.

Lady in Red

A month or so back I received an email to advise me I had won this giveaway on the Lucy and the Runaways blog. I chose this dress with the $50 credit I won as well as receiving this dress.

Seeing that the Sheinside site seemed to be of Asian origin I ordered a size M in both dresses and although a bit worried that they were too big when they arrived, the fit and quality aren't too bad. I certainly would not have fit in to a size S. This dress is a thicker cotton type material (even though the item listing states it is 'wool') with a scalloped hem and has received quite a few compliments today. I chose this dress based on the seven (7) 5 star reviews that it had received. This is a really handy tool to have on a site - real life reviews from other shoppers. 

sheinside dress | diana ferrari wedges | vintage oroton belt | ray ban sunnies

The site has a gazillion items on it and has free worldwide shipping so it is worth a look. The pieces are very on trend and are very reasonably priced. Items that caught my attention after a quick squizz at the best sellers list include.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

What I Wore Wednesday - 70s Poly Poly

Picked up this stunning 70s maxi at Lifeline a couple of days ago in the same trip as the polka dot pants I wore yesterday. It cost $3.50 to take it home with me.

vintage dress | diana ferrari wedges | diva bangles and earrings | ray ban sunnies

It's five weeks until we leave on a jet plane to America! I never think my packing through thoroughly and usually end up packing pieces which do not compliment each other and by the end of the trip I am so sick of the clothes I packed. So this time around I'm going to plan my wardrobe. We are attending a wedding a few days in to our trip so I'll have to pack a couple of options for that but apart from that I'd love your comments as to how you decide what to take. We are going to the San Fracisco/Bay Area for 8 nights and LA for 5 nights. 

Is it selfish to want to get my makeup done for the wedding? I have no idea about makeup and would like to look nice. Do you think professional makeup should be reserved for the bridal party only?

a funny out-take ...

Giveaway Winners and Pyjamas to Work?!

Sorry it's a bit late but I have just drawn the winners of my photobook giveaway. Thank you to all that entered! The lucky winners are Erica Louise and Zara. 

Congrats girls. I'll be emailing you shortly.

I've seen a few celebs rockin the polka dot pant recently and when these babies turned up at Lifeline yesterday in all their 90s glory I knew I had to grab them ... however much they may look like pj or mc hammer pants. I've only had one (male) co-worker ask if I forgot to finish getting dressed this morning so that is a win.

I can only imagine these may just have belonged to one of the members of Girlfriend (who else was a fan?!).

thrifted katies pants | asos wedges | thrifted the works shirt | sportsgirl scarf | bag from KL | ray ban sunnies