In my handbag

I always feel a little naked when I head out without my handbag. I like the security of knowing that everything I need is right there at my hip. I decided to do a little handbag post to show you what I carry aroud everyday- I'd love to see your handbags!!

This handbag is my 'main handbag'. Like most of us, I have several that I use on high rotation, then a few for special occasions- but this is my number one! Usually I am headed out with this one when shopping or on everyday errands- and it's always the one I take to work. The bag is from Ruby and Kit, a brand which is stocked in eQuip stores around Australia. I adore this bag because it's got a waist length chain- I love being able to sling it over my shoulders and leave my hands free for shopping! It's also got a super cute retro clasp and leopard print liner. And- lots of handy pockets inside!

- So first things first- my iPhone! Can I ever leave home without it??? I don't think so! ;)

- I like to think I travel relatively light. I keep my wallet small so I can grab it quickly to chuck into other bags (most notably a good size for dressy clutches!). This little Oroton wallet is the perfect size- fits my ID, credit and debit cards plus some cash. All without the clutter!

- I am a sucker for a floral perfume- I live for the Britney Spears Fantasy! It has a fantastic lingering yet not overpowering girly scent which I get compliments on all the time! I always have a spare bottle in my handbag for touch-ups, especially at work!

- A little pocket mirror is super handy when out on the town- this pink little one even has a spiffy LED light inside!

- Whatever sunnies I am wearing at the time are always on the top of the pile. This cute little pair are from Dotti.

- My networking cards! I was super excited to get my new cards last week! I always have a little stash with me to hand out!

- Being a nurse I always carry a few pens around with me. The purple one is a branded one from my sister's company and the pink one is from the Stylus Shop. It has a pen on one end and a stylus on the other end- and it works with my 3DS, my iPhone and Ben's android phone!

- Being stuck in the car or in the recycled air at work, my skin dries out really easily. I carry a little bottle of Kosmea Rosewater for on-the go hydration.

- I never leave home without tissues. On the rare occasion I can't fit them in my bag I always end up desperately needing them! Kleenex Slim Wallet Packs are small enough to fit into all my bags and have cute designs to boot!

- OMG you know that awful feeling being out with a flat phone battery! Gargh!!! I swear by carrying a spare charge cord now!

- I looooovvveee Maybelline Baby Lips chap-stick! It's moisturising and protecting AND SPF 20!

- Eyeliner is my number one beauty routine. Revlon ColourStay Eyeliner is the best eyeliner I've ever used- it stays on allll day and the other end of the pencil has a hidden sharpener!

- And of course I need my keys and a spare hair elastic and bobby pins in case I want to change my style during the day!

Phew! Maybe I don't travel quite as light as I thought???!?

What's in your handbag????? 

We Love Colors Free Aussie Shipping!!!

I think anyone who has been here more than a few times knows about my absolute LOVE of We Love Colors. In fact, their awesome stockings are sooooo comfy that I wear them in most of my outfits!

I know lots of international bloggers already bask in WLC fabulousness, but it's time us Aussie's (and NZ-ers!) get in on the magic! Well, from now until the end of August- We Love Colors have free shipping to Australia and New Zealand for orders over $50!!! Awesome!!!

So jump on it and show me your We Love Colors outfits!!! :)

Fatshion Faceoff: Shorts

How quickly these Fatshion Faceoff posts come around! This week's challenge item is shorts!

Shorts: Torrid

Jacket: City Chic

Shirt: Supre

Leggings and Shoes: BigW

This was a really interesting post for me. If you've been to my blog before, you have probably noticed I am a total dress and skirt girl. I think the last time I wore shorts was.....well if you exclude my swim-shorts I don't even know! Probably when we were trekking in Thailand a few years ago.

Even though I don't really wear them, I actually have a few different pairs of shorts! Isn't it silly how we collect clothes sure that we will wear them 'one day'. After trying a few casual denim pairs, I decided that they just don't suit me and the best way to style some for this post was to dress them up. I paired this grey structured pair with this flowy tank (which I snapped up from Caitlin) and roughed it up with my leather jacket.

I wore the outfit out to a date night with Ben. Originally I had the tank tucked in, but I think it looked heaps cooler un-tucked. Which do you like better?? Also, being so chilly I popped my favorite tights under them; mind you they are so short I would probably always wear stockings underneath! Overall I felt pretty rocking in this outfit!

I can't wait to see what the other Fatshion Faceoff babes come up with this week!

Hanna from The Wardrobe Challenge

Dani from DIY Fatshion

Molly from Molly Pocket

Mouna from Brussels Fatshion

Mhairi from Lilybobombs

How do you wear shorts???? 

OOTD: Winter Nights

Winter has set in and I've taken all my warmer jackets out of storage! Winter is actually my favourite season, I love cozy nights in, drinks around a fire and toasty hot chocolate! And, when heading out- I love to layer up!

Tunic: City Chic

Leggings: Big W

Jacket: Crossroads

We went out for dinner and to the movies last week to see Avengers (totally awesome by the way, you have to see it!) and I wore this comfy tunic top and jacket. I think the military inspired tailoring on the jacket really structures the outfit. This one is so easy to throw over an outfit, it's become a chilly season staple.

We always stay till the very end of the movie in case there is anything after the credits, so as usual we were the last ones in the cinema. I thought it was the perfect chance to take a few OOTD piccys- even if we did get some funny looks from the cleaners! Also, how feral do the seats look?! Can't see that when the lights are down!

What kind of jacket do you wear on chilly nights???? 

Birthday wrap-up

My birthday month is coming to end (but I'm looking forward to our USA Adventure in 2 weeks!), thank-you sooooo much for all your lovely birthday wishes, I feel extremely loved! These are a few of my favourite birthday Instagrams!

We had a really fabulous few weeks of celebrations. I got extremely spoil (most notably with my new Kate Hill pink cases I had been lusting after!), had a mini birthday-party at work as I was on a night-shift the day before my actually bday, we had a five course birthday dinner with matching wines at Swill Bar, hit up the Greek Festival and almost ate my weight in haloumi cheese, had drinks and nibbles at my favourite bar Cloudland and tore up The Valley on a huge night out! Phew!

I didn't actually get many photos at all on the actual night out- I think the tequila started flowing too early! ;)
I wore out a gorgeous (and booby!) City Chic Grecian style dress which I need to wear again for proper OOTD piccys!

And as another awesome birthday surprise, one of my photos was featured in Plus Model Magazine Plus Fashion Instagrams! Yayyyyy!!!!

What have you been up to this month??? 

Fatshion Faceoff: Floral Skirt

This weeks Fatshion Faceoff challenge item is a floral skirt! This post is actually great timing because I had just picked up this ASOS floral skirt early last week!

Skirt: ASOS Curve

Tank: City Chic

Slips: Rubi Shoes

Even though I do like the lantern shape, I think it might be a but poufy on my already ample hips. I adore the print and the little flecks of silver through the jacquard fabric- that's what sold it for me! It's such a summery outfit, I think this should definitively come to USA with us! :-D

These flats are so easy to wear. I love Rubi Shoes- they make awesome basic shoes for everyday wear, and are great prices! 

As a side note, to save money for FFFWeek I've been skipping my eyelash extension appointments. Siighhhhhhh I feel eyeball naked. 

Make sure you check out the other babes in their floral skirts too! 

Hanna from The Wardrobe Challenge

Dani from DIY Fatshion

Molly from Molly Pocket

Mouna from Brussels Fatshion

Mhairi from Lilybobombs

What do you think of the lantern shape??
Do you have any floral skirts??

Birthday Shenanigans!

It was my twenty-sixth birthday two days ago and I'm a big believer in stretching out celebrations as much as I can. On the day, Ben and I went out for wines (OOTD to come soon!) and tomorrow we are hitting the town with some girlfriends for dancing and shenanigans!

 I have always been a little bit birthday crazy and this will be the first year in ages we won't be having a big house party; main reason of course- we are still houseless! But in the spirit of celebration I wanted to show you a few of the rad parties we have had over the past five birthdays!

I've been:
- A zombie prom queen
- A BDSM dungeon mistress
- A detective in the Hottie Police
- A... well this one is just 22 year old me dancing ;)
- And a 21 year old princess!

I can't wait for tomorrow night and officially sharing my birthday with the bloggy world for the first time!

What do you do for your birthday???? 

Fatshion Faceoff: Scarf

This weeks Fatshion Faceoff challenge item is a scarf. The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of scarves is our Holiday of Awesome over in the UK; primarily because I lived in a woolly scarf for the whole 7 weeks! Refer to ridiculous picture of the dumb Australian tourist all rugged up yet wearing flip-flops...

Even though it's definitely getting chillier over here, it's never quite cool enough to whip this beauty out in Brisbane. So, I thought the best thing to do for this week's Fatshion Faceoff is to show you how I wear a light scarf for our mild winters!

Dress: ASOS Curve

Scarf: Best and Less

Flats: Stolen from my sister

 One of my favourite things about a light and wide scarf, is that you can wear it a million ways. For chilly afternoons- throw it over your shoulders.

As a fashion accessory, grab it on the go and sling it around your neck. A fab pattern like this is already such a statement piece that you need little else to keep a chic look.

For some extra warmth- layer it up! I've even been guilty of using mine as a mini picnic rub in the park!

And of course for windy days- take some notes from classic glamour icons  and wrap it over your hair!

Check out the other Fatshion Faceoff girls to see how they rock their scarves too!

Hanna from The Wardrobe Challenge

Dani from DIY Fatshion

Molly from Molly Pocket

Mouna from Brussels Fatshion

Mhairi from Lilybobombs

How do you wear a scarf???