Time Out

Life sure gets busy, doesn't it? Make sure you take some time to yourself, even if it's just a cuppa in the garden.

Must have.

Okay, it didn't take me long to fall off the wagon and buy myself something new, but it had been so long since I've been in to Kmart and I've been lusting after these shoes since I saw them on their Instagram. It must've been fate because they only had three pairs left, all in the wrong size, but as I was walking away, dejected, I spotted a little leopard toe poking out from behind a pair of discount boots. Lo and behold, size 8! I think I'm in love;

Shoes, shoes, fabulous shoes!

It doesn't get much better than this!

Pop on into Kmart Australia to pick up your pair for $20!
(They also come in all white or black with a metallic look heel!)

These Lee Cooper for Big W jeans have also served me really well this season. They've been my go-to pull on's for popping down the shops, an absolute fave for feeling instantly chic too! 

(I'm back on the wagon now guys, I promise!)

Shop your Wardrobe (or Floordrobe in my case!)

SO, it's really no secret that I have an affinity for shopping. It really doesn't matter what I'm shopping for, I just love to do it, but with the prospect of our wedding looming, (hello, expensive wedding dress!) teamed with the fact that mortgages are NOT so fun, I've been trying to cut back on the unnecessary spending (working in varying degrees, I am a professional at convincing myself that something is indeed necessary) oops! So I've decided to do the old "Shop your Wardrobe" and hunt in the dim recesses for long forgotten clothing items (probably still with tags on!) and every time I feel the urge to spend, calculate roughly how much I would have spent and put it away in our savings account instead. I figure if I document my adventures on here, then I'm more likely to stick with it as I'm publicly accountable.

SO to conclude, today marks my first day of NO UNNECESSARY SPENDING, wish me luck! I'm sure as hell going to need it! (Disclaimer, I have one package from ASOS on the way in the next week - that doesn't count!) Now I'm off, to go and dig in the floordrobe for something delightful to wear today!

NO TRACKIE ZONE!

I love a good trackie day, but sometimes I find myself reaching for the trackies more often than I should. After a while, it seems that all I've been wearing is trackies and my self esteem hits that inevitable all time low. NO ONE feels sexy wearing house clothes day in - day out, no matter what people say! (This is why I love the Fox in Flats Style Dares, they force me to wear proper clothes!) But if we aren't in the middle of a style dare, my favourite trick is to chuck on a pair of jeggings. (Is this shock horror?! Am I uncool? I don't care!) They are comfy and I feel a thousand times sexier than I do in horrible old trackie-daks. I know they may not be everyone's cup of tea, but jeggings (and leggings too) make me feel like a normal, functioning person. My favourite pairs that I have on rotation are from Target Australia, that I have in black and red, and a similar pair in a navy blue. I'm regretting not buying their hot pink corduroy lookalike ones too! Bright colours are an instant pick-me-up, and team with a comfy oversized tee it's effortless cool.

Red Jeggings and Stripes = Nauti-COOL

Oversized Knit Tee from Rivers Australia is comfy chic.

I also enjoy a good side-bun. I feel glam and don't need to have my hair brushed/straightened to do it nicely! What are your tricks for getting out of a fashion rut? Do you like trackie days? Are you anti-jegging?! (I'm also partial to a good comfy skirt!)

Hello Monday!

G'day loves!

We've been some busy bee's here the last couple of weeks! My little bro turned 20 and we had Father's Day this weekend so we've been doing lots of nice family things (and of course still recovering from being sick - feeling MUCH better now!)

SO to recap what we've been up to in our absence, a quick post!

Our (wall-hung) TV broke, so we've had to take that down and buy a replacement, which (of course) doesn't fit on our bracket. Which means we have a nice big ugly bracket in the middle of our wall AND a TV that is way too big for our little corner cabinet in our front lounge. (This is not complaining, this is me being thankful that we have a nice shiny new TV that is rather huge and feels excessive - I feel like we are slightly more accomplished now!)

I took the kids to Caterpillar Park for the first time, AMAZING! It may not have a lot of fun equipment but I love the big shady tree's and the fact that it is completely enclosed! Makes it so much easier to sit and have a chat with friends while the kids can play where they like and not worrying about them running off onto a road or getting lost! Will definitely have to go there more often, I also didn't know they had BBQ's there! Nice to know for future birthdays (especially as a certain someone turns 4 next month!)

My brother turned 20 last Friday so we did the family dinner thing at my fave restaurant.. Hans (I guess I'm just a classy bird, but really, what's not to love!) and then Saturday night had a few quiet drinks to celebrate. I'm not sure if him turning 20 makes me feel old or not. I think once he turned 18 I didn't feel so old any more because he could do everything legally and after that it's all down hill isn't it!? Haha.

I'm really enjoying the family time lately. Coming in to Spring is always nice, as much as I love Winter there is always something amazing about fresh flowers and clean air. Season's change is always so delightful. If only we could get rid of Summer life would be perfect! (Oh how I loathe you, Summer!) Thank god for air conditioning and my pool!

I hope you've all been well. And enjoyed a fabulous Father's Day! (Our's was spent with Hubby severely hungover! Sucker!)

Building metalworx with Ma

Bucket head.

Mocktails in the backyard with my Mum.

Skeleton Man!

Pinching another kids trike at Caterpillar Park.

Essential.

Today's essential beauty item:

Yes, I am aware this is a baby product, but it is an absolute life saver on my poor cracked nose and dry, cracked lips. Being sick is not fun, and this has been a particularly nasty one doing the rounds! I think I'm finally on the mend (touch wood!), and just in time for the start of Spring and another fabulous Fox in Flats Style Dare for the month of September. So gear up, and get sassy! 

Nature's Care Paw Paw Balm in the 100g size is exclusive to Woolworths, around $7 for the tube. (I got mine a while ago, and can't remember the price off the top of my head, oops!) Also please excuse my glare-y photography, I really can't be arsed today!

Feel fine, my Springtime friends (and Autumn if you happen to be elsewhere!) Much love.