why yes

...I do have an exam in two hours. And no, I haven't studied this morning. I've decided that if I don't know it by now I'm not gonna know it lol.

This is just a quick one to share what I'm wearing this morning with you. The last few days have been beautifully sunny/glorious - so much so that I've stopped wearing my slouchy winter knits, tights and booties (a combo which I've been pretty much living in the last few weeks), and started wearing pretty dresses again (albeit layered with stockings and cardigans and oxfords).

And just to add a bit more of a winter feel, out comes the maroon felt hat. This season, red and yellow are reincarnated in my wardrobe as maroon and mustard: a little Ronald McDonald, a little hot right now.

 Dress: Mink; Belt: Zahara; Cardigan: Jayson Brunsdon; Stockings: Markets; Hat: Target; Shoes; St Vinnies; Bag: SES; Necklace & Cuffs: Diva; Ring: Lovisa.

I'm also absolutely LOVING my new oxfords, which I picked up at Vinnies for just $12 (they're leather and they were new! Although, they're also a men's size 6 shoe lol). 

 

procrastinating.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I put the 'pro' in procrastination.

I start exams on Tuesday (I have three consecutive exams - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). I've spent the last four days eating, sleeping, training and shopping - and now, blogging lol. 

On Friday I went to Westfields to deposit money at the bank. I deposited it at Forever New (3 pairs of cute patterned coloured leggings), Portmans (two gorgeous iPad covers - one of which could easily double as a clutch), Betts (a pair suede wedges in my latest colour obsession, maroon, and a waterproofer to save them from the rain), a random shop outside of Westfields (a maxi skirt, a long-sleeve black studded dress and a loose knit), and Vinnies (three blazers, a coat, a blouse, a dress, a leather bag, and leather brogues) instead. Pictures to come.

This is what I wore. I love, love, LOVE my new hat - super cute, and again the colour of the moment. My sister said it makes me look like the crazy lady that feeds the pigeons at the park (think the movie Home Alone).

And the pants are super comfy too. You'll never guess where they're both from - Target! All in all a pretty budget outfit. Under $150 all up inclusive of shoes and bag. The pants from Target were the most expensive item at $39 - I'm not gonna lie, I hesitated before thinking of comfort and cost per wear lol (I'm such a tight arse haha) 

Ponti Pants: Target; Contrast Blouse: IntoFashion; Singlet (worn underneath): Ceele; Coat: Avocado; Boots: Dotti; Bag: SES.

  
Anyway. Better get started on study for the day. Wish me luck!

Neglect.

I know you haven't seen much of me lately, and I know this isn't the first time. And you know what, it probably won't be the last. But I just want you to know that I still love you and think about you all the time. I know, I know, those words may be a bit hard to swallow, especially with all the times I've let you down before. You're just gonna have to trust me.

The reality is that I probably won't have all that much time for you in the weeks to come - I've got lots on my plate, with hen's nights, consecutive exams (to study for) for uni, weddings, and then four weeks of full time clinical placement. Oh, and you know, 16km jogs in between (I'm training for city2surf, which is only 14kms, but I'm trying to work on time and account for the added struggle of heartbreak hill). My toes and ankles are currently crippled and I have blisters on my feet. I just need time to take care of myself right now lol. 

Because I've been jogging so much, I've been finding myself dressing up less frequently - living out of canvas bags stuffed with random assortments of clothes for quick showers & changes.

Here are a few days I did manage to make a bit of an effort. On the first, I woke up wanting to put something pretty on. It was fairly chilly out though, so a long sleeve and stockings were the way to go. I absolutely adore this dress, though I rarely get the chance to wear it - has such a pretty/hippy/vintage/ladylike feel to it. And it cost me less than a tenner. 

 Batwing Lace Dress: SaintShylo; Belt: Forever21; Boots: JLH (Jennifer Hawkins for Siren); Necklaces (layered): eBay.  

Of course, for uni, the heels were replaced with flat boots from Windsor Smith (my faves atm). Actually to be completely honest I can't remember if I wore this to uni or not - I may have just been having a lazy day and couldn't be stuffed teetering around in stilettos.   

Of course it was freezing, and the long sleeves, being batwing & lace, were not all too warm. so on goes the thick chunky knit grandpa cardie (Forever 21). Snug as a bug in a rug.

A slightly sunnier day. Another dress I'm currently Adoring.
  

 Dress: Dotti; Belt: Forever21; Boots: Windsor Smith; Bag: Betts. 

Alrighty kids, that's it from me tonight. Will write again when I have the chance, promise. x. 

The awkward moment when your rust-coloured pants make you look like you're not wearing pants at all.

Tank: Supre; Leather Jacket: Jeanswest; Riding Pants: asos; Boots: Windsor Smith; Necklace: Dotti.  

Pretty sure the image speaks for itself lol.

*Shrugs* at least they were comfy!

another backlog

Hey guys, I know it's been a while, but my lack of posts is not entirely my fault, I promise. I've got no internet at home until the 29th because we're changing networks so I've had very little chance to log on. I'm currently at my boyfriend's place stealing internet; blogging from his laptop while he plays diablo III (sigh).

Lots has happened since I last wrote, and you've missed many blog-worthy outfits in between, including the pretty yellow dress I wore to my graduation. Yes, I finally graduated - meaning I'm officially a medical scientist. Lol, sounds weird. I prefer full time student. Sounds less grown up. Anyway, because of all the hustle and bustle that morning I didn't get time to do my usual luvo shots of my outfit, but here's one from later that day:

And to prove I was indeed still thinking of you whilst on hiatus, here are some snaps of a couple of outfits you missed out on. There were a couple more of them, but without net at home I had little motivation to keep a record of them.
 

 

To be completely honest I can't remember the brands of several items in this outfit. The dress (worn as a top) is from Supre, the necklace is from Portmans, and the cardi is from Cotton On. Skirt I got from Trade Secret but I can't remember what the label reads. Shoes were from a little independent boutique outside of Livo. I wore it on one of those sunny but nippy days, where I couldn't decide whether I was cold or hot. Those days are becoming much more frequent.

This is one of my favourite recent outfits - I wore it on a day where I didn't have particularly much on during the day, but had my cousin's showcase performance on at night.  Okay so I was probably a little over dressed for lazing around the boyfriend's house but I felt like someone out of Gossip Girl. I loved this dress so much that I bought it in another colour as well  - light pink top with a maroon skirt (can't wait to wear it!). As you can see I'm also loving the boots and the clutch from my last post.

 

Dress: Into Fashion; Belt: vintage Esprit; Boots: Dotti; Double Cuffs: Diva; Clutch; eBay; Coat: Avocado; Sunnies: Cotton On.

Vintage-inspired outfit that I wore last Friday. The pants look like PJs and I love it.

Tank: Ally; Gold Lace Top: Vintage; Printed Pants: Vintage; Necklace: Dotti; Wedges: Tony Bianco for Wanted; Clutch: eBay; Sunnies: Cotton On.

And Today, this is what I'm wearing. It's raining and freezing out, and I regret wearing such a loose knit because when the wind blows it feels like I'm wearing nothing. It's comfy though. I'm absolutely LOVING these Boundary & Co paneled pants that I got from a warehouse sale that I went to on Saturday (it was awesome - I picked up a Jayson Brunsdon dress and cardigan, a Zara dress, a Saba dress, these pants, a Raoul real leather skirt, a Valentino dress shirt (mens, that I'm just gonna wear over leggings), and a pair of cK undies, for an amazing $115 - craazzyyyyy). 

 

 Gold and Black Weave Knit: Ally; Pants: Boundary & Co; Necklace: eBay; Watch: Mimco; Shoes: Kmart (I know right??!)

 As if I hadn't spent enough this week I got a little side-tracked on the way home from uni today at DFO. I'm $200 poorer, but two pairs of leather boots, a handbag, four dresses, a top and an iPad cover richer (thanks Dotti, Portmans, Nine West and Windsor Smith).

Okay that's it from me today. May be a while before I get to blog again but I promise to do so as soon as I get the chance!

finding what you're looking for.

When you've had something on your lust list for ages, and you finally find exactly what you're looking for, it's amazing. When it also happens to be an incredible price, it's even better. When four things that you've been searching for for ages merge into a symphony of a few, short, beautiful hours (and cost you less than 65 bucks all up), that, my friends, is nothing short of magical.

 

Sorry this last picture's sideways - stupid blogger won't let me flip it back. Also, ignore the coat hanger - remnants of my old job.

Black and white contrast blouse: Into Fashion; Chunky faux-suede booties: Dotti; Gold double-cuffs: Diva; Oversized tan clutch: eBay.

Why yes, I am meant to be studying.

I have an exam worth 45% on Monday morning, at 8am. There are 23 lectures I have to make notes for/study. I currently have notes for 3 - and that's only because I made them earlier on in the semester when I was still running on the it's-a-new-semester-and-I-will-keep-up-to-date-with-my-work promise. You know, that one you make to yourself at the start of every semester.

But here I am, 4 days before the exam and utterly unprepared. Many of my classmates are stressing out even  though they started their study weeks ago. I'm not stressed - not because I know my stuff, far from it actually. I'm just doing that thing I normally do where I ignore it until the last minute. Come Sunday night I'll be in tears, I promise. It happens every time. I know it's terrible, but it's one of those habits I just can't seem to shake. I'll regret it when the time comes lol.

Now, I've been meaning to blog since Monday, but just haven't gotten around to it. It's been absolutely freezing in Sydney for the last few days, despite sunshine and blue skies making an appearance. I would say it was time to put away those denim shorts and sun dresses but with the weather being as temperamental as it is, you just don't know anymore.

On Monday, I broke one of my personal rules: tights are not pants. What can I say, they were just so comfy, and being cloudy and overcast that day, I just wanted to rug up without having to worry about the muffin top hanging over my skinnies. The top was pretty long anyway, so my bum was covered at least! I can't stand it when girls have their arses hanging out in tights.

 

Tank: Oxford Woman; Oversized Cardi: Cotton On; Leather Pannel Tights: Imprint; Crochet Pannel Boots: Forever 21; Bag: Sportsgirl; Ring (index finger): Colette; Ring (ring finger): custom made Michael Hill Jewellers; Watch: Mimco. 

And today this is what I'm wearing (I changed into flats for uni though). Yes, those ARE real leather pants lol.
 

Lace Top: Mink; Leather Pants: Just Jeans; Heels: Garage (NZ); Jacket: Kitty; Bag: Sportsgirl; Necklace: Portmans. 

Gotta run, uni time! xx