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Five Fashion Pieces on my Wish List

October 15, 2016 / Lifestyle / 12 Comments

Just like any woman with a budget, there are times when I see something I love but can’t buy it because money has been divided up to pay for other things. Like the mortgage. And bills. AND FOOD.

But just because I can’t afford to buy them right now, doesn’t mean I won’t be able to afford them later.

So I put them on my wish list.

Do you have a fashion and accessory wish list? It’s a list that you have when you see something you love but either can’t afford to buy it right now, or it would make the perfect gift for Christmas… so you leave it and hope that it doesn’t sell out before you get it.

Janet from Middle Aged Mama used to write a wish list of clothes she wanted (not sure if she still does it) and I always found it fascinating to see the fashion desires of someone else on display.

Today, I thought I’d share with you five fashion pieces on my wish list.

It’s no surprise that most of what I’m sharing with you today is bright and colourful… isn’t that what summer fashion is all about? I just wish I had a tree in the backyard that grew a lot of money so I could buy these things. I know it would help the economy… surely!

Five Fashion Pieces on my Wish List

1. This dress from Birdsnest immediately caught my eye because of the colours. Isn’t it gorgeous? It’s the Globetrotter by Ruby Yaya Durban Sayonara Dress and will set you back $149.95.

2. I love a stripe tee and this Emerald Stripe Contrast Tee from Bohemian Traders would look so good with my to-be-acquired white jeans, and of course in my wardrobe. Will set me back $79.

3. I need new white jeans and these 7/8 Jeggings from Katies will be perfect. Katies have a 50% pop up sale if you want to have a look…

4. Pom Poms are everywhere at the moment and I’m loving them on accessories. Just like these gorgeous Pom Pom Woven Earrings from Stylefast. They only cost $30 and I know I’d get a lot of wear out of them. They also match the Globetrotter dress above….

5. How cute are these Pom Pom sandals from Wittner (149.95). These can only be pre-ordered, but will be available early November. Do I pre-order?

What’s on your list? Have any of these items made it onto yours?

Disclaimer: There are affiliate links on this post. Should you choose to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Budget Friendly Cold Shoulder Top for Summer

October 8, 2016 / Fashion / 0 comment

I was doing a spot of shopping at Kmart when I walked past Millers and saw a black cold shoulder tee on the mannequin.

I love this style of top and wore a long sleeved version in winter, which I purchased from Katies.

I headed into the store, found my size in the black and it was love at first wear when I put it on in the dressing room. I knew this cold shoulder top was going to be mine for a grand sum of $20.

I ummed and ahhed about purchasing the red top, because red is my favourite colour. But I decided to leave it.

I went up a size and I’m wearing a size 16 because it does cling, and I don’t like my tops to cling to my tummy.

As I walked out of the store, I then saw the style came in stripes. So I decided to grab that top too because again, it will get great wear during summer with denim shorts and white pants.

You can’t go wrong for a cold shoulder top at $20. If you love the style like I do, you could buy all the colours in the range.

From Left to Right, Clockwise: Black, Red, Striped, Aqua, Navy, Coral

I know they won’t be around for long though because any type of shoulder revealing top is IN this season and $20 is a bargain price.

So tell me, are you a fan of cold shoulder tops? Ever seen something on a mannequin and realized you had to buy it?

Disclosure: There are affiliate links on this post. Should you choose to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

The Beach Cover Up – Why They Are Worth The Investment

September 24, 2016 / Fashion / 2 Comments

Whenever our family goes on a beach holiday, I always seem to over pack. The good thing is we arrive home and only need to wash half the clothes we packed, but the annoying thing is we travelled with extra clothes we just didn’t need!

I lived in my swimwear for most of the week when we went away. The only time I changed into clothes was in the middle of the day for rest time or out at night for dinner.

I mainly wore my favourite beach cover dress over my swimmers. And I’m so glad I scouted down this Tigerlily dress a few years ago.

I saw the dress in an Instagram photo shared by Retro Mummy while she was on holiday at Noosa.

I LOVED the dress.

So I looked online for it and my size had sold out everywhere.

So I looked for stockists of Tigerlily in Noosa and rang two of the stores who had the dress in my size, Large.

The dress was over $150 and when I got it, it clung to all my rolls. I was disappointed. But then found out I was pregnant with Phoebe.

So I kept the dress in my wardrobe, hanging up with it’s new tags until I wore it to our beach holiday last year. It was a little clingy still.

This year it fit perfectly since I’ve lost a few kilos. #winning

So there is proof that some regrettable purchases can in face redeem themselves over time.

When looking for a quality beach cover up dress, I look for a dress with sleeves and easy to chuck on and off.

I’ve sourced a few beach cover up dresses from online, varying in budget.

Jets Classique Shirt Dress $99.95
Calatheas Cotton Kaftan $69.00
Adrift Kalypso Dress in Aztec Pink Stripe $99.95
Eb & Ive Kaftan in Watermelon $35 (on sale)
Tigerlily Vervou Dress $169.95
Lula Soul Koda Dress in Navy $109.95
White Carnelian Kaftan $69.95
Freez Pocketed Dress in Mint $49.95

I’m making a note to myself for next year to only pack dresses because that’s pretty much what I lived in while away.

Are you a chronic over-packer when you go on holidays?

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8 Summer Sandals That Go With Everything – Well Nearly

September 20, 2016 / Fashion / 12 Comments

When summer rolls around, I find that I gravitate towards a flat sandal to wear with my dresses and smart casual/ mummy uniform outfits. The sandal has to be easy to slip on and off and it has to be a little edgy or have some sort of detail that makes them special. Life is too short to wear boring sandals.

I’m also very fussy about the sole. If the sole is thin, I won’t buy the shoes. I find a thin sole is very hard on my feet and offers no support or comfort when walking.

I can’t always afford sandals that are specifically endorsed by podiatrists, but I also know that the cheap $20 sandals from retailers won’t offer the sole support that I require.

I’ve found Airflex offer a great range of sandals that are comfortable, affordable and have a supportive sole.

I was recently sent these Django and Juliette Black Pandy Sandals which I LOVE. It can be daunting choosing a shoe online because who knows what the fit will be like?

I’ve learned what styles suit my foot shape and I know that I’m a 41 or size 10 in most shoes sizes.

As soon as I put these black sandals on, my feet were in heaven. I know that I will be getting a lot of wear out of them this summer. They are the type of sandal that can be dressed up or down – and look equally good worn with a dress or jeans/pants.

I don’t own a lot of shoes like some fashionistas as I tend to wear the same shoe/s over again if it’s versatile enough to go with what I’m wearing.

I’ve found 8 summer sandals that go with everything, sourced from Styletread.

I’ve got my eye on a few of these styles.

1. Del Silver/White by Los Cabos $59.95

2. Pandy Blue/Grey Leather by Django & Juliette $169.95

3. Picture Black/Tan by I LOVE BILLY $99.95

4. Jimini Navy/Tan by Django & Juliette $149.95

5. Mia Black Pony by Sofia Cruz $169.95

6. Oneday Rose Gold Glitter by I LOVE BILLY $89.95

7. Prickles Tan Print Leather by Django & Juliette $189.95

8. Kasie Leopard/Black Leather by I LOVE BILLY $139.95

When looking for a versatile sandal, look at the colours you wear consistently during summer. Then choose your sandal accordingly. I own a black pair of sandals and tan sandals. I also own white Birkenstocks and definitely want to add a rose gold pair of sandals to my collection.

What do you look for when buying a sandal for summer? Do you tend to wear flats or something with a heel during the day?

Disclaimer: I was sent a pair of Django and Juliette Sandals. All opinions are my own. There are affiliate links on this post. Should you choose to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

What to Wear to a Conference You’re Presenting at

September 6, 2016 / Fashion / 2 Comments

Last Friday I had the pleasure of being a speaker at the Plumbing and Gas Conference 2016.

As nerve-wrecking as speaking can be in front of an audience of many, it can also be hard to work out what exactly to wear when presenting on stage.

The dress code for the conference was business casual. Most conferences I’ve gone to have usually had a relaxed feel so a smart casual ensemble is usually suitable attire.

If it’s a business conference, a suit may be expected.

For my presentation, I decided to wear pants, a tee-shirt and dressed it up with a khaki blazer with the sleeves rolled up.

I think if you’re up on the stage to present, you should have a little bit of your personality show through your outfit.

I love to wear stipes so my stripe pants were my ‘personality’ showing through.

I also wore heels that I could stand and walk in. I felt confident wearing heels and I’m not usually a heel wearer.

Some Tips on Working out an Outfit to Present At a Conference:

A blazer can make any pant outfit look smart. It gives authority to an outfit and you want to look like the influencer you are.

From left to right, clockwise: Bird Keepers Everyday Blazer in Red $89.95, Navy Bird Keepers Pants $89.95, Betty Basics Manhattan Stretch Tee $27.95, Bellini Besha Tan Wedges $79.95

For corporate, you can go the plain jane black and white suit look or wear a structured dress and a blazer, with heels.

From left to right, clockwise: Jacqui E Lily Fit and Flare Dress $149.95, Jacqui E Elton Zip Pocket Jacket $119.95, I Love Billy Connie Nude Heel $79.95

Some points to consider when choosing your outfit when presenting on stage:

Skirt and dress length – remember you are elevated and your audience will be looking up. Make sure your dress and skirt length isn’t too short so your audience can see more than you’d like.
Wear shoes you can walk in and stand in. Heels may not be ideal if you’re used to flats. Opt for a wedge heel instead if you require height.
Pants are a good option if you don’t want your legs on show.
Jewellery – remember there are stage lights and depending on how you move on the stage, your jewellery may refect the light into your audience’s eyes. Wear plain jewellery – nothing too glitzy that can reflect a beam.
Be comfortable. Don’t wear anything too tight, too loose or requires adjusting. For example an off the shoulder top may not be ideal if you constantly have to adjust the top to sit right.

Have you ever had to speak at a conference? What did you wear? What would you wear?

Disclaimer: There are affiliate links on this post. Should you choose to purchase an item, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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