Work Outfit Challenge - Day 72.

Hey hey strangers. I'm back! Did you miss me?

The boy and I had quite an adventure between Easter and Labour Day. We spent a couple of nights in Stanthorpe, Armidale, Byron Bay and Brisbane and capped it off with a wedding of two awesomely beautiful friends.

It rained basically the whole time we were in Byron but we managed to have some great food, a couple of great sessions at the pub (my new fave beer is Stone & Wood Pacific Ale - brewed in BB), saw some sights and visited some oppies - found a few fab new items but not as many as I'd hoped.

@ the Armidale races on Anzac Day - so not dressed for the races!

 

 

 

 

 

 

@ Byron ... fish and chips from Mongers - AWESOME!

 
@ Megan and Beau's wedding - dress from asos, hairdo and makeup by twin 1. The lovely lady in the middle is the lovely lady who takes my photo day in, day out. Thanks Leah!

Back at work today and nursing a throbbing ankle - courtesy of a tree branch getting the better of me. We were basically clearing some of the boy's block of land in Stanthorpe to burn and I was super determined to 'get' this branch to add to the fire. Well I went boing, boing and then fell in a ditch. OUCHIE!

I picked up this stunning vintage Sportscraft skirt a couple of weeks ago and although I was unsure of its length I think it actually looks okay and the colours and pleating are amazing.

Wearing: top - old fave by Metalicus (Lifeline), skirt - vintage Sportscraft, wedges - Hot Options (Target), bangle - Coach.

Thanks to my new followers for joining in on the fun!

Over and Out

XOXO   

Giveaway Winner!

Happy Easter lovelies. To the lovely three people who entered the giveaway thank you very much! I am pleased to announce that Christie is the lucky winner. I used the random number generator and do apologise for the lateness of this post. Christie I'll be in touch!

Go check out Christie's blog at http://christie86.blogspot.com/

XOXO

Work Outfit Challenge - Day 71.

Hey peoples. Bit of a late post today as I've been a bit BUSY!

I have a couple of things to share ...

1) our e-shoot got featured on another website ... this time the Queensland Brides blog! What makes this even more exciting is that we are their VERY first engagement shoot to be featured on the blog AND ... wait for it ... we will be featured in the upcoming Winter 2011 edition of the MAGAZINE!

2) The portal where I was doing my weekly 'bagging a bargain' column has been shut down by APN so I can no longer claim to be a columnist. I'm pretty disappointed cos I was really starting to get in to it but obviously not as devastated as the staff at Finda who have been working their butts off for the last 12 months to get the site up and ready. Shout out to the Finda team - I was really looking forward to meeting you guys and continuing to find bargains for the people of Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.

3) a HUGE thanks to Aimee at The Posh Op Shopper for giving me some hints for our couple of days in Byron Bay next week. Can't wait to explore the op shops and boutiques in the region. We are praying for fine weather despite the very real chance that it will be raining the whole time.

Wearing: dress - vintage, waist tie - from another dress, wedges - Target at Vinnies, headband - Equip.

have a lovely Easter and remember you have about an hour till my giveaway is drawn.

You'll be hearing from me next month ; )

till then, over and out

XOXO

Work Outfit Challenge - Day 70 and Pump it LOUDER.

hump day, pump day is what I always refer to Wednesday as. You see I go to a Les Mills pump (weights) class every Wednesday at 12pm. The instructor Tash has been trying to convince me for yonks to become an instructor. I have always had it at the back of my mind but never really thought really in depth about it as standing up on a stage in front of a class full of people with a microphone yelling out instructions isn't high on my list of must do's in life.

But, today she had me stand up on stage with her for all to see. The verdict? Not as nerve racking as I would have thought although I didn't have to say anything - just participate like I normally would. It costs a decent amount of money to get certified but man, if I could look anything like one of these promo posters how could I NOT do it? Still considering it and will continue to ponder abs of steel.

Luckily Leah (my trusty photographer), took my outfit photos BEFORE the big class cos let me tell you people, I'm not looking too glam now.

     Wearing: top - Aero (thrifted), harem pants - Blue Juice (jumble sale), shoes - Diana Ferrari (Myer), earrings - Lovisa

Last day tomorrow before 12 days off! Wahoooo.

What have you got planned for Easter?

Over and Out

XOXO

Work Outfit Challenge - Day 69.

Howdy partners. How are you all on this fine Tuesday?  I'm a little disheartened by the lack of interest in my giveaway. Is it that people don't actually like my blog or is it just that the ring isn't their style? I hope it's the latter but accept that different people like different things. I do however appreciate my two new followers who have joined and have not opted to enter in to the giveaway - means they are not following because of the prize. That makes me happy : )

I picked up this dress while wondering around our local shopping centre on a Thursday night not quite fulfilled at what I had already purchased. I saw a sign at Tree of Life (a shop I rarely go in) for 50% off the marked price and 50% off always gets me interested. I bought this dress without trying it on but at $22.50 I thought why not? It's pink and polka dot AND has ruffles. If you know my style I am the BIGGEST fan of lace and ruffles and just cannot resist a bit of frill action.

Oh O I have some boobage overhang and I don't really have any boobage to start with. I mean how do you even tone that area of your chest?! Suggestions welcome.

    
Wearing: dress - tree of life, shoes - Novo (garage sale), cardi - Target (Lifeline), belt - online.

I'm a bit bored of all the stuff in the shops at the moment. I'm on the look out for a pair of booties to wear to a race day in Stanthorpe in May (it will be COLD) but worry with my cankle situation that NO booties are going to look cute - my legs will just look like tree trunks. I'll keep looking anyway.

I also may have been going a little crazy on asos. It seems I just cannot resist their worldwide free shipping offer - please don't judge me!. These are some of the items that are on their way to me.

noticing a bit of a theme here?

I have taken advice from a co-worker and am clearing out some of my clothes to make way for the new items. Am I the only one who struggles to pull apart two hangers to place another item in the wardrobe? It's a workout and a half for me at the moment. So if you're interested, keep an eye on my items for sale which I'll be listing in the next week or so.

Over and Out

XOXO

Flea Market Finds - April Style

This weekend just passed was one of the weekends I most look forward to during the year. Why? Because the bestest church sale in all of the region is held and all promises and keeps it promise to sell loads and loads of interesting, retro and CHEAP stuff.

I didn't get as much as I'd hoped but still came away with some awesome finds. I got some great vintage clothing pieces which I'll be wearing sometime soon as well as a couple of books for the wedding table settings.

Some favourites

15 x Johnson Australia and various old English makers plates for $2 - great additions to the mismatched crockery collection for the wedding!

The cute floral English side plate was 50c.

This adorable Queen Anne tea cup, saucer and side plate set for $2 - for those at the wedding that would prefer to indulge in a cuppa rather than a beer or vino.

And just as I was about to pay I spotted these gorgeous beauties for 50c each. LOVE THEM and I think mum was a little jealous.

At a separate garage sale the weekend before I picked up my latest and greatest Glomesh bag to date. I got it new in the box for $4 and was totally chuffed. Later that night when I used it I realised it did have a slight flaw. The inside is lined with something like felt and basically it put this dust like substance over everything in my bag - if I use it from now on I need to use a snap lock bag or something to protect all my things. Anyone got any other solutions?

          

Yesterday was also a great day for bargain hunting. The town of Murphy's Creek which was devastated by the wall of water in January just down the range from Toowoomba held a jumble sale for all of the left over donations they received. It was HEAVEN. I just about filled a black extra large garbage bag for $30 including 2 pairs of Diana Ferrari heels and a pair of gorgeous ruffle I love Billy t-bar heels for mum. I picked up some great stuff including a gorgeous Zara jacket, some Lorna Jane pieces, heaps of jeans and a super cute Wish skirt. All up I think I got between 40 and 50 items ... for 30 buckaroonies! Some of it I'll be listing on eBay - the other stuff you'll see me wearing sometime soon.

Happy opping and treasure hunting.

Oh, and remember I'm holding a GIVEAWAY ... please join!

Over and Out

XOXO

Work Outfit Challenge - Day 68.

A happy greeting from a rather bleak looking day for a short work week this week. Today the temperature range here in Toowoomba is apparently 15-17. How pathetic! The cooler weather is definitely rearing its ugly head and I'm not likely it. I also am not liking that the boy looked up the weather for our two day trip to Byron Bay and apparently it's meant to be raining. Oh well, I guess we just have to make the most of it!

Had some great opping and jumble sale adventures on the weekend which I'll share in a separate post.

Ewww, I should have actually bothered with my hair this morning ... not so nice photos coming up.

         
Wearing: skirt - Cue via Vinnies, top - very old (ValleyGirl), necklace - Forever New, headband - Equip, tights - Wicked, shoes - Diana Ferrari via Salvos.

And for good measure the other man in my life. Aint he adorable?

Flea market finds post coming shortly.

XOXO