someone like youuu

(thrifted mens sweater, Otto Mode pleated skirt, Wittner motorcycle boots, Karen Walker sunglasses)

i have been trawling opshops far and wide in search of warm fuzzies to add to my growing knit army, and i found this chunky number hanging on the menswear section of my local salvos. i imagine it belonged to some really cool grandpa, or maybe a saxophone-playing jazz player. the boyfriend thinks it's creepy and gross when you think of who used to own all the 2nd hand amazingness that find their way into my wardrobe, but i like thinking of the story behind each piece. i reckon it gives it so much more character, and i love it even more because of the life it's seen.

i'm loving all this cloudyness we've been having. i find it's been fitting my moods perfectly. i put on some adelle and it's always a good day.

xxx

Antlers make me smile

(Stylestalker top, Finders Keepers silk track shorts, Wittner motorcycle boots, Sporstgirl leopard bag, Karen Walker sunglasses)

hello to a new financial year, and the official start to Australian Summer in fashion! It's hard to believe that all my summer orders are going to start trickling in, one lace short and crochet dress after another. and in true weather fashion, it's just getting colder and colder on this side of the atlas, with a nice bout of hail last night...a perfect companion to my cider-drinking at the favourite waterhole.

i can't believe a new season is starting...time to clear out some old gear, throw away some dogs, and make room for those fabuluous dresses i have been waiting 3 months to come in. and of course, my favourite part of the change in financial year...tax returns time!!

aiiiiiiiiiiieeeee!

30611

(Wish shirt, Evil Twin mesh leggings, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, thrifted satchel, Karen Walker sunglasses)

possibly the biggest shirt everrr, and i am not just saying this because i'm pint-sized. it took me forever to finally decide to get this lovely oversized number, even when it seemed to be the office uniform. everyone at the agency pretty much ordered it and though i liked it, i didnt really think it was something i had to have. then elaine bought it, and then left it at my house, and finally one fat day when i was feeling like a whale, i thought i would try it on just to see, and there you go. traded in my new cropped pants for something i had avoided buying on purpose. i honestly feel like some things we were meant to have, like that one last perfect size 8 dress that fits you like a glove...or the amazing leopard satchel going for $4 on ebay and you know you will be the only bidder. pretty stoked this shirt landed on my lap, it is honestly my best fail-safe piece when i am having the fattest day and nothing seems to fit right. i dont even think of those cropped pants anymore :)

it's thursday again...sometimes i wish someone would invent a new day. 8 days in a week doesnt sound too bad! 3 day weekends, think about it! i need some new novelty in my life, everything just seems so redundant lately.

homebody-ing

(Toi Et Moi jumper, thrifted floral culottes, Sportsgirl cableknit socks and leopard bag, Zomp wedges, Karen Walker Sunglasses)

been in a bit of a creaturely mood this whole weekend, and have been spending everyday faffing and lazing around at home. so far, i have only come out to buy nail polish, and that was enough to satisfy my "i have gone out to see the sunshine therefore i am not a hermit" tick box. the boyrfriend thinks it's silly when i dress up for something in my day that literally takes up 5 minutes. Guess he doesnt understand that i do my silly little errands because i want to dress up for the day...even if it's just for 5 minutes.

Found these socks at Sportsgirl a few weeks ago and couldnt resist. Cable-knit anythings are pretty much a win in my book these days, and there is something about socks and winter that just go together. it's definitely up there with minestrone, electric blankets, and sex.

how's everyones weekend going?

are you faffing like me, or are errands being ticked of a list?

if you're doing both at the same time, i'd say you're having a pretty good day so far!

xxxxx

bisous, bitches!

i wish it was sunday, coz that's my funday

(Fairground jumper, Sass and Bide "Black Rats," leggings, Jeffrey Campbell "Litas")

A normal work outfit on an ordinary work day.

Guess i realized i hardly ever take pictures of what i look like when i go to work everyday...or just how much time i spend in my 9-5 clothes. Too early for the boyfriend to get up and snappity snap when i leave in the morning, and no sun/natural light when i come home means no everyday pictures everrr. Not too mention my rapidly increasing "work clothes" collection, 9 out of ten of them are favourites that i refuse to wear on my days off.

Luckily, Bree and i have go get lunch together 99.9% of the time, and turns out she doesnt mind playing photographer as long as no one is watching,...so there it is.

and just in case you were wondering, it was a chicken frittata for me, and spring roll + chicken corn soup for Bree.

Weekend ahead, hope your is a lovely onee!

xxx

is it in your mind at all, should be me

(Sportsgirl knit, Otto Mode frill shorts, Wittner Motorcycle boots, Karen Walker sunglasses)

loooving my new motorcycle boots. been meaning to get a pair for almost 2 years now and never got around to it. it's weird, my shopping patterns, sometimes i hold out for so long because i think i am going to get over it, but end up spending my money on other useless crap i end up giving away after a wear or two. theeese though, so glad i finally put myself out of my misery and bought me a pair. initially had my eyes on the Frye's version, but because my feet are unnaturally small, i couldnt decide on a size. just as well, as these walked into my life for half the price. loove it when things work out that way, and it's completely guiltless shopping because i know i saved myself a few buckaroonies!

so this has pretty much been my winter uniform. knit, shorts (these ones, i can't stop wearing!), and these boots. so friggin easy, AND i get to go through my lovely collection of knits. yes folks, i have once again gone insanely crazy with my obsession-buying. no opshop left unshopped, i will find every single oversized chunky knit and get lost in them this winter.

i hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited

(IDS shirt, Cameo velvet bloomers, Wittner motorcycle boots, vintage sunglasses)

the weather has been incredibley schitzophrenic, with most days starting and ending with a multitude of layers topped off with an umbrella. sandwiched in the middle is a little window of glorious sunshine - just long enough to remind you of summer, and short enough to assure you winter is well and truly here to stay (for the time being anyway).

its in these little pockets of sunshine that the shorts come out to play. honestly i have to say, times like these i feel pretty lucky to live in Perth and have this amazing weather.

i know you can't see them, but

velvet bloomers.

velvet freaking bloomers.

yah huh...just like what the princes wore in the medieval days.

still piecing together the perfect outfit for them, but with the sun shining on the weekend, i couldnt resist.

i can't believe it's Monday again, and almost the end of june.

oh, a favourite yearly highlight is almost upon us ... tax returns! wheeeeee! :)

have you thought of what you will be spending all that lovely green on?

xxxx