They're sanitized

What, don't you guys climb on furniture and snap headless photos when you have friends over?

Schools back tomorrow after 2 months of British TV, the tennis, sleeping in, parties, reading, shopping ETC ETC ETC Surprisingly I'm quite excited, after all the faster this year starts the faster it ends, and then I will be done with classrooms forever!

I don't care about clever I don't care about funny

I just got back from a week long holiday in melbourne with a few friends. I went to the Big Day Out on tuesday (lily allen and girl talk were amazing) and unfortunately my camera got trampled and crushed to death in the mosh pit at Muse (but I did get to crowd surf out). Hopefully I'll be able to buy a new one in the next week or so, but school goes back on tuesday so I may not have time. Luckily I was able to salvage the memory card so I can upload the photos when I get around to borrowing my mum's camera.

I did heeeeeeeeeeaps of shopping in melbourne (I've finally discovered where the good charity stores are!). It was interesting to learn what I buy based on the weather- melbourne is notorious for it's four-season-in-a-day, and when it was overcast and chilly I bought cardigans and velvet, but when it was hot and sticky I was back to floaty patterned dresses. I can't wait for summer to end, I miss layering and I managed to get second degree sunburns on my back. I swear the sun hates me!

Here's a photo one of my friends snapped of me:

(yeah about the face.....I have no idea)

Oh and I almost forgot, I got my nose pierced! Stupidly I went to a less than reputable place, but it only cost $18, it seems to be healing fine and I absolutely LOVE it!

I know that she knows that we know

I had an incredibly productive day today.....

• Baked my friend a cake for her birthday tomorrow
• Booked my flights for melbourne in january
• Booked my test to get my learners licence
• Bought a new skirt, top and slip
• Rang my sister to plan my week with her next week
• Joined a gym
• Went for a run
• Read part of The Picture of Dorian Gray
• Watched Dr Phil (well maybe that one wasn't terribly productive)

I'm normally such an unorganised person, it feels great to have got so much done in one day! Now all I've got to do is christmas shopping, pack for my sister's, christmas cards, say bye to friends....AHHHH THE LIST GOES ON!

A Day by the Lake

One of my best friends left for a two month holiday to the states on the weekend, so we had a farewell picnic by the lake on friday. It was one of those rare, lovely summer days where it's sunny and warm but not sweltering hot, and minus the ten minutes where we were attacked by a hungry group of magpies, it was a very enjoyable goodbye to a friend. Highlights would have to be taking stalker pictures of runners (tip- pretend to be taking a photo of a friend, but really zoom in over their shoulder), irritating other picnicers by singing obnoxiously loud to ipod speakers and eating the choccy cake I iced to look like the american flag (including an accurate amount of white dots for stars).

Yummy!


Leave us alone stupid birds...



My friend chasing swans in the grossest murky water ( 2 dead bodies were found there over the last week)

This was a guys T-shirt with a gross logo that I cut off and then sewed on the lace. I turned it around (for a bit of modesty), but I'm annoyed it's not quite long enough to wear as a dress.

I don't mind my incredibly white skin when it means I get to wear gorgeous sunhats.

She'll go for ya little brother

I am officially on 2 months of summer holiday as of last friday. But I reckon after the two most stressful weeks of assessment I definitely deserve it. It's weird to think that after twelve years of school, this time next year I will have finished, and hopefully be on a plane heading overseas. For the past few days I've been making endless promises with myself to do better at school next year, but fingers crossed they come true this time.

I'm going through a big oversized shirt phase at the moment, and my friend bought me this top yesterday from a garage sale as she knows I adore anything spotty. I wore it with my mums old belt and silk camisole, Ally shorts, socks from Myer and........


MY COMBAT BOOTS! I found these in an amazing vintage store called lost and found on a recent trip to melbourne for only $50, and they are easily my favourite item of footwear. With heavy steel caps and heels wearing them for half a day gives my leg a crazy workout, making it easy for me to justify a mars bar or two.

Today I went op-shopping with the friend that gave me the shirt for materials to make some pieces together.

This sparkly purple jacket was definitely the find of the day, and although it's not really my style, the thought of chopping it up does sadden me slightly.

These pictures really don't do the vibrancy of the purple and it's sparkliness (invented word?) justice. I also picked up a few things for myself, I've always found it impossible to exit an op shop with an empty bag.

Going in for the kill

Life has been craaazy lately, so the blog has been slightly neglected. I've been spending time with friends from overseas, who left on the weekend.

Here is me and my friend in the middle of a game of slaps, which is pretty much where you stand on each others feet and try slap eachother. It's much more fun than it sounds.

(I'm obviously winning)

The weather has warmed up considerably in the past few weeks, so I thought I'd celebrate with my favourite print: florals!

.....and by customizing some shoes I never wear:



$3 for an almost new pair of shoes, not bad.

xx

Ripped to shreds

Sometimes it's nice to pare down the layers...

I thought my purple kitchen cabinets went nicely with the skirt.

A few of my friends were horrified with my see through cardy, but I don't think there's anything wrong with showing some skin, it's not like this is an overtly sexual outfit. That being said, I don't think I would wear this outfit to school, although my college is extremely relaxed when it comes to clothes (no uniform whatsoever!), I don't think they would appreciate a visible bra.

When I found this skirt at a local thrift store, it was about a size 20 and floor length, but I fell in love with the material. I know that purple is supposed to be the least wearable colour, but for some reason I am always draw to it. I often buy second hand clothes from the plus size section, as there is much more room for error when it comes to altering, and it's always nice having left over material!


P.S. I'm going away for a few days for my baby cousin's christening, but I'm working on a big Vivienne Westwood post. She is hands down my favourite designer, and the reason why I fell in love with fashion.

xx

A mildly new hair style and some new favourite clothes

I'm the type of person that gets bored quite easily, so I need to change my hair every few months. I'm not quite brave enough to chop it all off, although I'd love a pixie crop. I really like Alice Dellal's hair style, but as I have very fine hair and quite a small head, I think shaving one side would be a big mistake. Instead I've done a very low side part, flipped the hair over and pinned the other side right back.

I'm also trying to grow my fringe out, as I really don't want the boring, side fringe style.

I showed off my new hairstyle last night:

My mum's friend gave me this dress about 6 years ago to wear at her new years eve cocktail party. It has sat in a drawer since, but now I'm wondering why have I not been wearing this more?!?!?! I love the 80's bodycon, and gorgeous pink flower print. Mum gave me these cool geometric tights when she decided they were too young for her.


I found this coat in a charity store last monday, and it is definately one of my best second hand buys to date. It's 75% wool, a perfect size ten, made in Turkey and .....wait for it...... only 12 bucks!!!!!

I think this outfit would have looked better with a black blazer, but I'm yet to find the "perfect" one.

xx

pom-pom's make life a whole lot funner

This is my new favourite cardy, found at the Vinnies in Newtown. I've been on holidays for a week and after catching up on daytime telly and thrifting, I feel it's finally time to re-discover my social life. Oh and make a start on my Hamlet creative. Well firstly I have to read the play.
Wore this out for coffee with friends, and after three hours and only three drinks bought, with many friends coming and going, I think it's fair to say the owners officially hate us. This may be enhanced by the fact that this happens at least weekly.

Best ring ever. Well. best felt ring ever.