Same Outfit but Different??

Do you ever feel like you are wearing the same outfit to work twice in one week?

That’s how I felt when I wore this outfit to work on Wednesday, realising I wore a very similar, yet different, outfit to work on Monday.

I also had compliments on my hair yesterday and the only response I could give when asked if I had it cut and dyed was “No, I just washed it…” perhaps this is a hint that I should put in more effort. My hair is at such an awkward length right now, killing me.

I’ve been slapping on some BB Cream (I use the Garnier one which is really too oily for me, but am hanging out for the Jane Iredale one to come in) and this is seen as me putting in effort these days.

I picked up this necklace, and a black version in a market at Bali for about $2.50 each and now I am regretting not buying more considering how cheap they were, and an easy way to brighten up an otherwise plain outfit.

I’m trying to embrace accessories and necklace more often these days.

This outfit consists of:

Bardot Blazer (I must have had this for a good 5 years now, probably due for a dry clean)

Bonds Singlet

Target Skirt

Zara Heels

Bali Necklace

Herme

I love that if you chuck a blazer over anything, it is instantly work appropriate. Hurrah. 

I didn’t notice that paper towel on the floor until I looked back at these photos.  When we have the lid on the bin in the bathroom, people just seem to throw their used paper towels around, instead of opening the little flap. Drives me insane. Seriously, if you drop it – pick it up!!! 

I went and had my nails done with cotton socks last night, and I swear that my cuticles are not this brown nor this wrinkly. Just take my word for it.

Am not sure what color shellac this is, but it is bright and is slowly growing on me. 

This is the outfit that I wore on Monday.

Bardot Blazer (same)

Zara Shoes (same)

Bettina Liano top

Target Skirt

Random belt

I guess in essence it is the same outfit, but whatever.

I can never wear the same dress to work in the same week, I like to try and space it out by at least a fortnight but sometimes get a little lazy.

It took so long to break these heels in, if there is one brand that has uncomfortable yet cute shoes Zara definitely takes the cake.

I had these in the orange but sold them on eBay because I couldn’t bear the thought of going through the pain to break them in. 

Glitter on Red

I just received my package from The Glossery which contains some China Glaze polishes.

I decided to live life, and go glittery.

I don’t usually every wear glitter but after having Shellac Zillionaire on, it seems like a bit of fun and definitely makes me happy.

I’ll post the other colours next week after I have my Shellac Wildfire taken off, but for now, here is China Glaze Fairy Dust over my Shellac, on the pinky. Quite fun!!  

Don't forget to enter The Glossery China Glaze Giveaway! It will be drawn this Thursday!

Shellac - Hot Pop Pink & Zillionaire @ Miss Fox

I have had a really crap day today. It has just been like everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.

What better than a trip to Miss Fox Melbourne to have my nails done, to cheer me up!!

I decided to live life, and go for a hot pink with glitter on top! I got Hot Pop Pink & Zillionaire to cheer me up.

And then, my debit card got declined. DECLINED. Luckily, Victoria and the lurvely ladies at Miss Fox are so gracious and will let me come back tomorrow to pay. See, could today get any freakin' worse?! Hopefully  not. Oi vey. 

So, what are your fave shellac colours? I'm proud of myself for living out of the box for once.

Falsies

I had my lashes refilled on Friday at Miss Fox and opted for a thicker lash this time. The first time I had them done, they were perfectly applied and very natural looking. I needed them a little thicker and more dramatic though, as someone who wears strip lashes. This time, they are much thicker and more dramatic. Woo.

Who would have thought it would be so fricking hard to take photos of lashes?

 

 I also had my nails re-Shellac'd which they were in desperate need for. I was walking around like a Cave Man.

 Gross Cave Man nails before shellac

Beautiful normal person nails after Shellac. I am going to stick to Romantique, it is my fave!

Has any one tried the pearl colour shellac? I need to stop sleeping on my face so that my lashes live a full and happy life.

Frocktober Day 13

Happy Frocktober Day 13!!!

I have on another of my bargain dresses, once again purchased from the creepy downstairs 7 Angels or Femme store on Swanston St. This one was $20.

You cant tell, but the buttons are little black hearts. Very cute if I do say so my self.

My body is at a weird angle here. Freakish.

My Chanel polish has not chipped yet, but it looks like it is about to start cracking. 4 Days later.

I am going back to Shellac. I'm having eyelash extensions put on at Miss Fox Melbourne on Saturday so will make another appointment whilst I am there. I miss the shine and longevity of Shellac :(

Has anyone had Zillionare put on? Or a pearly colour? I am loving this Chanel Intermezzo colour, but want it in Shellac!

Rosebud & Scary Stuff

Yesterday I went to the St Kilda Sea Baths with Jo & her soon to be mother in law. It wasn't what I was expecting, but we had a great time. I'm not sure I was bikini ready though. I need to buy some new ones, Victorias Secret - here I come!!

When I left the house, the husband said "Why are you dressed like a Rockabilly?" I didnt think that I was, but I think I went too far with the polka dots at least.

 Caroline Morgan Dress

Dangerfield Cardigan

Like my new nail colour?

I had my shellac re done in 'Rosebud' at Miss Fox.

I am not sure I love the colour, maybe I need to stick to Romantique. Rosebud looks gorgeous though and the shine factor amazes me every time!

I am thinking of getting eyelash extensions. I have had them before and it was the worst thing in the world, they were disgusting. I cried, a lot.

Miss Fox do eyelash extensions, and I trust them so think I shall make an appointment!

In other news, I picked up a super cute vintage floral wrap dress from a vintage store near Acland St yesterday to wear to Jo & Trevs wedding this Friday where the dress code is "Wear something second hand".

I already bought a Collette Dinnigan dress for it though. I need to make an occasion to wear it.

Beans. Shellac. Bunnies in Coffee Cups.

This is how my Shellac is looking 22 days after it was applied. I am impressed.

It is still shiny and has not chipped. Considering I type a bazillion letters every day at cut throat speed, which has been the enemy to polishes in the past. If I could get a week without OPI chipping and cracking, it was a miracle.

 This is 2 coats of Romantique. I wanted something soft and subtle for our wedding.

 The re-growth of my nails is annoying, but with a colour like this it doesn’t really matter. I am having them re-done on Saturday. Any shellac colour suggestions?

I have my sister Jo’s wedding next week, and my dress is a mint green kind of colour – I am thinking of maybe having a cream polish or a soft lilac? No idea…

 Has anyone had a french manicure done with shellac? I would like to have that done, with a soft pink over the top so that the white is not too white, but am concerned with how it would look after 3 weeks once my nails have grown. 

Would love to hear any colour suggestions as i've only had Romantique and Gotcha.

 I had to have a latte this morning, with 3 sugars, to kick start my heart.  I have been sleeping an insane amount of hours the last few weeks and am still bone tired every day. I think I should maybe go to the doctors to have a check up, just in case.

I’ve been trying to add beans to more things that I eat lately, and yesterday added ¾ of the can to my lentil and veggie salad. I don’t know why I buy the standard sized cans as I never eat the entire can in one sitting.

Would love to hear some 4 bean recipes that you enjoy.

Poking Stick.

My sister, and matron of honour, Cat has been like my personal slave over the last few days. She has been driving me around, putting ribbons on things and trekking all over the city with me.

You see this stick? It is my poking stick.

We had to buy an Australian Flag for the wedding on Saturday, and I was trekking around the city with a pole. I'm not kidding you, I had so many people stare at me, I think they thought I was going to poke their eyes out.

I won't lie to you, after an hour the power went to my head and I started brandishing it around like a mad man. Cat has a funny photo of me when I went all Ray Charles on her ass and started using it like a stick that a blind person would use in Myer. I know, I'm awful.

Here's a funny story for you.

Cat & I are walking down Swanston St. There are people everywhere. The next thing I know, I'm falling. I completely stacked it, majorly.

On the way down I had an image of me in my wedding dress with a broken nose, and thought to myself "Protect the face!!" so landed on my hands instead.

The guy behind me that tried to help me, slipped also. Damn people spilling stuff on the street.

I was so embarrassed!!!!

My ankle is killing me today, and my wrists really hurt but the face is fine!!

Today I had a fantastic mani/pedi in Shellac Romantique at Miss Fox, and it looks so good!!

This photo makes my nails look white, and my hands yellow. I promise this is not true to life.

I have worked out that 2 coats of Romantique is perfection. Ecspecially for brides. I feel sorry for anyone who has to deal with my toes. They are weird.

I also picked up my wedding dress! What a freaking effort that was. Cat said it was like stuffing an elephant into the back seat of the car, a Toyota Echo. I should have thought ahead and taken my car as it's far wider and the dress would have had more room. Then we took it to Geefas house as didn't want S to see it. Hopefully the kiddies don't discover it and learn to tie dye.

We also went out for brunch, and I discovered that if you don't read menus properly you taste things you would not try any other time.

I thought that I ordered "Tomato & Avocado on Sourdough" so when it arrived with lemon, promite & poached eggs I was surprised.

Turned out to be quite yummy though!!

The round home button on my iPhone has been broken for a while now, but yesterday it completely died and I nearly had a break down. Could not use the phone. Took it to some dude at Happy Mobile and he fixed it for me. Huzzahhh.

Anyhoo, enough rambling.

I'm getting married on Saturday. No more blogging for the weekend!!

Please cross your fingers for sunshine and no wind on Saturday (yeah right.)

Shellac - Gotcha

Unfortunately my Shellac in Romantique did not last the distance, as previously mentioned, there was bubbles in the polish straight away, but only on my left hand.

The index finger polish chipped off within a week.

The annoying thing about Shellac is that you can’t just take it off your self if need be. I’m not willing to soak my hands in acetone. I’ll probably drink it by mistake.



I emailed the ladies at Miss Fox, asking to have it removed and they graciously had me in the next day, to remove, and re paint at no cost.

Gotcha

This time, the polish is perfect. Not a bubble or chip to be seen.



I can’t decide if this is a negative or a positive though, my nails grow so quickly that the polish moves from the nail bed so quickly.

I'm quite a fan of this shiny shellac business.

Random Stuff

And so begins the post about random stuff that does not deserve an individual post, mainly because I can't be frigged.

You can thank me later.

Check out the dress that my Mum is getting for our wedding! Reow. She will have straps and a shawl though. It looks fantastic on her.

Greg tried to capture the sunset behind me, but it really was not working for us.

I am wearing my Nana's red dress, and my Zu boots which are 6 years old and going strong.

The said sunset.

Does anyone else have bucket full of money sitting on their microwave? I took it upon my self to count it last week and discovered $83!! Bam. Straight to the cas' I go.

My Aspect products arrived, Loving them so far.

Last night I went out to dinner with ze bloggers, Blithely Unaware, Cotton Socks, Holly Pop

and A Freckle to the Left

A real bunch of mis-fits some might say.

I kid, I kid.

We went to Carlisle St Wine Bar, and I had no idea where it was. Whilst in the cab on the way there, my cab driver was picking his nose, inspecting it and then wiping it on his shirt. I had to try so hard to swallow the vom that had worked it's way up my throat and into my gob.

He then tried to dump me on Acland St, telling me I was there. I was so confused. His GPS was wrong, so I ended up having to use my iPhone to direct us, and still had to pay for him being lost. Ergh.

I had the spinach and ricotta gnocchi, but I must say, I didn't really like it. It was dull and gluggy.

Fritelle (Doughnuts)

Cheese and stuff.

Holly and I

I'm so glad I met you girls, you are all so sweet and clearly hilarious.

I had my nails Shellac'd at Miss Fox this morning, and used the colour 'Romantique' which I love and is perfect for our wedding.

I think that it is in between OPI Sweetheart & Bubble bath, which are both my faves.

I love the salon, can't wait to have our hair and make up done there for the wedding.

Wedding, Wedding, Wedding. This shizz is taking over my life.

Romantique

You can't see it, but on my ring finger nail there is some slight bubbling. I didn't notice until I left the salon though.

Shellac polishes are quite glossy I think, but not any more so than my usual OPI with a top coat.

If they really do last 2+ weeks without chipping, I will be a regular.

I also bought this little CND Essentials Solar Oil Nail & Cuticle Conditioner ($8) which feels quite nice on.

I am currently staring at the back of my brother Greg's neck, and all I want to do is pick his black heads. It is an all time fave hobby of mine. There is your interesting (and I use the word loosely) fact of the day.