Black is the New Black

Friday (/ˈfraɪdeɪ/ or /ˈfraɪdi/) is the day between Thursday and Saturday. In countries adopting Monday-first conventions as recommended by the international standard ISO 8601, it is the fifth day of the week. It is the sixth day in countries that adopt a Sunday-first convention as in Abrahamic tradition. (See "Numbered days of the week" for more on the different conventions.)

In many countries, Friday is the last day of a five-day working week, and is viewed as a cause for celebration or relief (leading to the phrase "TGIF", for "Thank God/Goodness It's Friday"). In some workplaces employees are allowed to wear less formal attire on Fridays, known as Casual Friday or Dress-Down Friday.

TGIF. You can say that again, sunshine. 

I am really over this ridiculous Casual Friday business though. I obviously don't do casual very well. 

I tried out wearing jeans and it just was not for me. This is my Casual Friday outfit. 

I'm wearing an Asos skirt that I have only worn once before because it got stuck when I tried to pull it over my head, and I was scarred from that. Trust me, laugh if you must, but it was traumatic. 

I am also wearing a Caroline Morgan T shirt, Windsor Smith wedges, Kailis Pearl & Hermes Clic Clac. 

I have noticed lots of bloggers do a ‘What I am Wearing’ on their face, showing the make up that they have used. It is insane the amount of products that one girl can use every day!!

This is what I am wearing today:

Chanel eclat lumiere

Chanel inimitable intense mascara

Taa Daa. 

I still love my iPhone case. It makes me laugh.

My boobs are not really this big. They look like melons here. 

I know that The Husband has zilcho interest in my nail polish but I sometimes let him choose. He chose OPI Princesses Rule from the color chart because “It is elegant. Glitter is fun, at somewhere like Back in the Day, but this works everywhere.” Kill me with cuteness. 

If you don't know what Back in the Day is, it is a place to get your dose of Hard Rock, Rock n Roll and Metal. 

It’s lunch time and you know what that means – I will be in a Dumpling Coma for the rest of the day. MSG will be tasted through out the day.

We have re-scheduled our super awesome date night which includes an amazing dinner and a night in bridal suite, so now I have time to properly select the perfect date night outfit. 

Polka Dots & The Red Belt is Back

Friday saw our works Casual Friday of the month and the Annual Lawn Bowls night. You better believe it when I say that my team got to the final, but didn't win :(

I'm no good with jeans, I need to buy some that fit me properly. Does anyone have any recs for fantastic jeans that fit a curvy but small body? Anyhoo, this was my Casual Friday outfit.

Caroline Morgan top & skirt

LV Speedy

Hermes Clic Clac & Enamel Bangle

Tiffany & Co Bracelets 

The arm party comes to town. 

After bowls, I met up with The Husband at Crown where I put $3 in the pokies, won $14 and took my winnings. What can I say, I am a sensible gal.

Apparently you are not meant to take photos on the casino floor, but who knew?!

Can you see The Husband? Creepy....

So as you can see, the red belt continues to make its debut. 

Bags/Shoes/Pizza

Check out this cute bag that I got at my bargain basement hang out, Femme. 

Not bad for $39.95 huh? I am sure it is a rip off of something else, but I am too unfashionable to know what, or to care really. 

I also got this door hanger thing which houses my bags. I am not a big bag person, so for me, owning 5 is HEAPS!!! 

Here are some new shoes from Basque that I got to wear to work, please note that they are not wedges because you know, wearing wedges to work is guaranteed to create controversy and have someone you work with complain about you because, you are wearing wedges. 

Who would have thought that wedges were oh so unprofessional?? 

Okay I had better stop before I go into a full blown wedges related rant. 

I already wrote a massive paragraph ranting and raving but thought better of it. 

At least I will have another profession to fall back on, Pizza Delivery.

El Husbo is pressed up against the wall in this photo, just watching me like I am silly. 

I don't normally go into this stuff, but in the interest of full disclosure and the fact that I have no other news for you here we go. 

I had an unusual experience on Monday night. We ordered pizza (Exhibit A below), ate said pizza and then an hour later I went to the gym, worked out (or pretended to at least) and then I went home. Within 10 minutes of me being home, I was on the bed in tears and my stomach had puffed up to looking about 6 months pregnant (Exhibit B below). I was suffering from excruciating pains around my belly button and they were travelling, fast. I could not sit up or move my legs without bellowing in pain. It was a pain like being electrocuted over and over again. Not like wind, cramps or food poisoning. 

Needless to say, The Husband was freaking the hell out. He wanted to call an ambulance but I would not let him, so he rang Nurse on Call and they said that if the pain didn't go away, to get to the ER quick. 

This pain, paired with the fact that I had not had a period for months, freaked me out. I had a blood test for pregnancy 2 weeks before and it was negative, so I knew it wasn't that but still, odd. 

I ended up having an ultrasound and internal exam and am waiting to hear back from my doctor. The swelling is all gone, and oddly enough, my period came 2 days after. I wonder if it was all related? 

Anyway, sorry to gross you all out but hey, this is a lifestyle blog after all. 

Check out my belly. Ha. I have no pants on. Coming from someone who normally has a very flat tummy, this was strange, and this photo was taken after the pain wore off so probably not at it's peak bloatedness. 

The Husband thinks it was the pizza, but please. I eat pizza all day long. 

Enough gross belly shots. I'm fine now, so no biggie. 

Here is my Casual Friday outfit for today. It features wedges. 

I look like a shiny little chipmunk. a chipmunk in a skirt. 

I ordered a bag liner thing that will keep my bag looking boxy rather than squishy, since carrying a magazine at the bottom of the bag got old, real quick. 

How did everyone enjoy their Australia Day? 

Kitty at work is being a total hater about my handbag hook, which I won in a give away from Motherhood Career Fashion .

Personally, I think she is jealous that she doesn't have a bag hook. Aren't you Kitty?

My new blog header is almost ready, I am very excited. I am using a lovely lady from Etsy for it since my other bloggo designer person fell through. Shoots evil eye. 

Christmas is Coming!!!

Guys. I am SO excited for Christmas. Once the 1st of December hits, so do my good spirits.

Last year I remember staring at the office Christmas tree and thinking how dull and ugly it was, so I took it upon myself to give it a make over this year.

I figure that if I have to look at it, I need to like it at least!

The office tree before I got my greasy mitts on it... It is practically crying.

I went to Big W and spent a whopping $18 for 112 baubles. I am impressed!! I might actually go back and get some more for our tree.

The tree AFTER I was done with it! Voila. Much better.

I wrapped some cardboard boxes in silver paper with alternating pink/blue/purple curly ribbon stuff for the full effect. It was a very productive morning in the office as you can see.

Now, for an outfit post. These have been few and far between lately.

I'm wearing:

Jacket: Target

Skirt: French Pony

T-Shirt: Kookai

Necklace: J Crew

Handbag: Bodhi

Shoes: Windsor Smith (I know, I need to give them a break already!!)

Does anyone else hate Casual Friday or is it just me?

Look. This was me at my sister Cats 21st. I was 7. I don't remember wearing the make up, but I loved being Princess Jasmine!!

See the girl behind me? That is actually none other than my brother Greg!! We don't muck around.

(Sorry Greg). Jo is the mask! Liz just messaged me to tell me Greg is wearing her dress!!

Now, if the above Christmas tree did not get you in the Christmas spirit, this sure oughtta!!

LLOYD!! 

Ahh, Lloydy. I miss him.