Fun at The Kidstore

Nelly and I were lucky enough to be invited to the launch party of the new season of clothing at the kidstore at Chadstone last week.

It was a 30 degree day so we were more than happy to be heading to an air conditioned shopping centre as no matter what, home never feels as cool as a shopping centre.

I stupidly forgot my pram so was suffering a dead arm before I even made it into the store and was beyond grateful when the PR ladies and also the staff from the kidstore offered to hold Nelly for awhile, giving me time to browse the new stock.

It's all so colourful and fun, exactly what kids should be wearing.

I like kids to look like kids, not adults, and this stuff suits that mantra perfectly. 

Nelly already has a bit from the kidstore and it washes and holds up very well.

If it cant be thrown in the washing machine and drier, I don't buy it.

If it needs to be ironed, I also don't buy it. 

There was so much to choose from, I was like a kid in a candy store.

Too many options, a complete first world problem.

Nelly and her duck face. Oh my goodness.

We were given a voucher to spend on clothes or shoes from the new season and the below is what I picked out.

I wanted everything. Nelly has such an extensive wardrobe already that I have been attempting to restrain myself of late.

 I absolutely love the shorts and want them in adult sizes.

Somebody is excited about her new tee.

For once, something came home from an event that The Husband can enjoy.

After the event we had to swing past Woolworths and I had Nelly strapped to me. 

A man gave us a funny look so I returned his funny look with a raised eyebrow and he blurted out "I'M NOT SOME WEIRDO, I'M A 37 YEAR OLD CLUCKY MAN!!!" and ran off. So bizarre! 

I wasn't implying he was a weirdo at all, just returning his strange look. 

For all I know, Nelly was probably giving him one of her menacing looks, ha. 

Nelly is freakin' obsessed with this stool. 

It is her new best friend and her enemy all rolled in to one.

She goes from kissing it to punching it, all in one movement. 

What are your favorite stores for childrens wear?

Do you prefer kids to look like kids, or like mini adults?

Do you have a best friend who is also a stool?

Miss Fox Turns One!!

Last night I was lucky enough to be invited to celebrate the 1^st Birthday of Miss Fox Melbourne!!

It was everything a girl could dream of:

Cupcakes – check

Sausages – check

Lolly bar – check

Good music - check

Cocktails – check

Complimentary beauty services – check

Excellent company – check

You might have to clear your schedule, this is one picture heavy post.

I spent Thursday night fretting about what to wear and doing a fashion show for The Husband to choose from.

He nearly died when I walked out in my ASOS dress (wore it to Christmas party – here) and said there was no way I leaving the house in it. I put a singlet on underneath and he agreed it was perfect.

I had unpicked this necklace/embellishment thingo from a Forever 21 top a while back and it was the perfect addition to my outfit, as well as black stockings with a back seam.

I don’t normally wear so much black but it was raining and we did walk there. I couldn’t risk getting mud splatters on any other color!

All of the cocktails were the creation of Madame Brussels, who had their bartenders in little matching outfits of shorts, checkered shirts and canvas shoes. Impressive.

Who am I to turn down a cupcake?

This was my first time having Pimms!

I need to get out from under my rock more often and live large.

The necklace in action.

I’m in denial about my skin perhaps because I didn’t think it was that bad. Oh well.

Anyway, back to the necklace, by the end of the night it was missing more than its fair share of faux pearls and diamonds. Still awesome though, considering I only paid US$5 for the top.

Miss Fox had complimentary services going on, and they were quite the hit!!

Who doesn’t love a touch up after walking in the rain?!

The Hostess with The Mostest, Victoria Fox.

This was the first time that I have heard of Phat Brats and I feel like my life is now more complete.

I didn’t eat dinner, so if it wasn’t for these little bad boys I would have been on the floor.

The Husband had a lot more than I did, I’m too paranoid of getting food all over my face and in my teeth.

I swear, he never tells me if I have food in my teeth. Why oh why.

Hi, I’m Maryanne. Oh yes, I did have schnitzel for dinner, how can you tell? Oh – half a schnitzel in my teeth. Got it.

The Husband made sure to color coordinate with me, changing from his blue shirt to his black shirt when he got home after a hard day at work. 

Tulle pom poms.

Does it get any better? Does it? 

Sara, Erin and I look rather jolly, if I do say so myself.

Victoria concocting her own cocktails. 

I take enough bloody photos of myself that I should know my ‘good angles’ by now.

This, my friends, is not one of them.  

Long after the revelers had departed the party, and the festivities continued in a smaller scale, Sara-Jane was sweet enough to Minx my nails for me!

I had never had it done before, and I love it. 

I have China Glaze Fly on under the gold Minx. 

So awesome!

Doing what I do best, drinking on a near empty stomach. 

The party was so amazing and I cant believe how much they have accomplished in 1 year!! 

We carried on and went to the Carlton Club and then wrapped it up around 2:30am.

Of course a Hungry Jacks Bacon Deluxe Burger was in order for the trek home. 

Oh yeah, this is me demonstrating the best way to get rid of the hiccups.

When I drink, not only do I sneeze but I also get the hiccups. Amateur. 

Let me tell you, it's a good thing that I don't operate machinery at work.