Day 16 - Frocktober 2016: Little Tienda La Fruta. AYE AYE AYE!

Another Sunday, another beautiful, blissful Sunday. Sunny. Relaxed. Just perfect pottering around the house and a quick coffee with some family. The way Sundays ought to be.

Today's Little Tienda frock is so fun! That print. That cut. AYE AYE AYE!!! It's beautiful for summer. You can find more here. 

Sponsor me here!! Please do! I need to reach $10k - and I've still got a long way to go, but only half a month left to do it! 

Day 15 - Frocktober 2016: Bright & Breezy

Day 15 and it's pretty well half way motherfrockers!!!! 

One of my best and my favourites from Nancybird. Who couldn't love this silk beauty? 

And I haven't even told you that my 11 year old is taking most of my photos. What a little champ!! He's been awesome and very patient. One day when he reads this he should know how grateful I am! I know it's tedious - but you do such a great job and I LOVE YOU!

Donate here. Read more about ovarian cancer here. 
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Day 12, 13 + 14 - Frocktober 2016: Three-in-one

I'm just going to keep it short and sweet, because hey - you probably follow me on Instagram already. Right?

Day 12 - well who isn't sick of my head by now? I certainly am
Day 13 - the Doctor and I went shopping, and he's a great shopper. We found this little gem, and I have to say - I have big love for it!! 
Day 14 - this harks back to my days hunting for bargains at markets. This beauty was $5 about 15 years ago. I still love her! 

You can donate to my Frocktober fundraising here. 

Day 8 - Frocktober 2016: Cool, Paisley + Vintage

This was my grandmother's kaftan that she only wore on very hot days. So I thought it was time to bring it out of my wardrobe and celebrate the frock, and of course my much-missed grandmother. 

I got some funny looks in our suburban shopping centre. HA! Nothing beats getting frocked up to beat ovarian cancer. 

Sponsor me here, and throw a few spare dollars my way. I'll love you long time. x

Day 5 - Frocktober 2016: Black Widow Baby

YO YO YO! I am back in black, I'm the (wo)man in black. I am BACK!

Day 5 and it's COLD PEOPLE! Frocktober is not so easy when it's the big chill. So I am back in tights, boots and a silk chiffon shift. YEEEP!

What can I say that I haven't said before - other than - sponsor me and we can, together, help slay ovarian cancer. 

Sponsor me. PLEASE! I BEG YOU!

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Frocktober 2016: Day 3 - Gingham good enough for a picnic!

Day 3 and the sun WAS SHINING! 

What can I say that we all don't understand about the pure delight of a long weekend on the back of a week of holidays?!

Sleep ins, long walks, games of Bananagrams, extending reading time, lying in the sunshine in the garden. All of it - beautiful. 

Now I'm heading back into long commutes, big time busy, and werk-werk-werk-werk-werk. 

It was fun while it lasted! 

Today it kind of felt like a Sunday, so I chose an old favourite - this Witchery gingham tunic. It's been a long-time favourite, and felt perfect for the sunshine with a pair of sneaks. 

If you've not donated already - I'd really, really love you to! For the price of a cup of coffee, you could make a dent in my $10,000 goal. If everyone did that, I'd be a happy woman! 

Go on. 

Dare you!

Dress: Old, old Witchery

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Frocktober 2016: Day 1 - My Mama's

Five years ago I started this adventure of Frocktober. I can't even remember how I learnt about it - but I knew I could do it. 

And I have!

But not without your help. THANK YOU!

Together we have raised $31.2k to date. And this year my goal is $10k. 

Can you help me? 

All money raised goes to a jolly good cause - the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

You can donate here right now - big, little, small or tall, I will take donations, take them all!  

To reach my goal I need $9189. Got $9 clanging around in your purse. PLEASE! Throw it my way!

Frock: My Mum's going away frock
Boots: Old as can be Costume National

Pink Pastel Princess: New Shoes on the Block

Every season - every single season, I pound the pavement and scour the internet for the perfect flats. They are not easy to come by. 

My Mum always taught my sisters and I that we should invest in good quality shoes - and it's a rule I've always lived by.

I'm looking for something that looks stylish, is comfortable and will last beyond a season of wear. 

It's not a tall ask my friends! 

I spotted these cuties from the new collection at Ziera - and my heart was a-flutter. THE perfect almond toe, a slight lift in the heel, and the most perfect pastel palette. 

I'm calling it people. The must-have shoe of the season. 
Perfect for work. 
Perfect with a skirt. 
Perfect with a cropped pant. 
Just perfect. 

Ziera Opera flats $179.95 (shown in Blue and Pink Patent)

Comfort + Style = Non-Negotiables

I was going to tell you about me, when I wear uncomfortable shoes. And how grumpy and savage I become. And how shoe shopping for me is not a game, it's more a sport - one that I'm not particularly good at because of my legendarily long and narrow feet. 

But Ziera asked if I might be keen to check out their new range, and I said - HECK YES I AM!

Why? Because Ziera caters to all sorts of foot sizes, shapes and desires. And they've somehow managed to merge style with comfort with incredible results. 

I love these little spotty babies with jeans, a maxi skirt or an a-line skirt. So versatile. And I can't even begin to tell you how comfortable they are. Like walking on cloud puffs. I'm not kidding. They're so wonderful. 

And these days - flat shoes are the only way for me. I love the elegant cut, the printed leather and the lace up - so quirky and cool! 

Beautifully made, designed in New Zealand, and quirky to boot - I rate them!

These new shoes of mine are the bomb (I can't find the link - I'm sorry!). And so are these. And these. And these too.

Plus you should check out their pastel pointed ballet flats. Can I get a HELL YEAH! 

Which are your favourites? 

Photos by Jacqui Turk 

These boots...

After flirting with the idea of staying summery forever, I think Sydney weather has finally decided to reboot, refresh and turn on some Autumnal charm. 

Which turns my attention to these boots. That zesty orange, part citrus, part apiarist, I am loving that punch in a gorgeous boot - with a comfortable stacked heel. Perfect for Winter when you don't want to succumb to dreary all black. Well I don't, and it would be hard to given I own very little black clothing. 

What do you think peeps? Hot or what? I'm voting with my feet. HOT! 



Elk Hal Leather Ankle Boot  $210

Oscars 2016: A few more just for kicks

If anyone says anything about Hannah and Eddie - you are on the wrong blog. They can do no wrong.  FLAWLESS PARTY ANIMALS! I love them. But not in a creepy way.

That speech. 'nuff said. PS - Leo I still love you.

Mindy Kaling looks like a red carpet super hero. And I am so down for that. Plus that blue looks BEAUTIFUL. Babetown. Population: Mindy Kaling.

The new Jessica Rabbit?

Olivia Wilde looks like her boobies are in bandages. Albeit Valentino bandages. But the thing is flip her around and the back of that frock is STUNNING. Just shame the front execution wasn't so.

Oscars 2016: The Slapdash Recap

Charlize looks like her boobies are in a slingshot.

I feel a little disappointed. I am so not a fan of black on the red carpet, it feels very Victorian mourning. Yawn. 

Here's a good way to contradict myself. Julianne Moore looks superb. 

Do you remember when BP caused that huge oil slick? And all the birds and sea life died? Yeah. Me too. 

Someone. Make it stop. 

Margot Robbie and Tom Ford? Match made in glorious heaven. AYE CARUMBA! 

Naomi Watts in Armani Prive - like a new age mermaid, but so much better than a run of the mill Marchesa. 

WAAAAH!!! I feel like Saoirse is about to head to Vegas and place all her money on black. NO MORE BETS!

Frocktober 2015: Day 31 - Frock 1 - Obus

Of course on the last day of Frocktober for the year, I have to go out with a bang. So why not do three frocks in one day? Why not I ask you. 

Here's the first for the morning - an Obus frock (Chazal dress) featuring a Malcolm de Chazal inspired artwork. It's pretty freaking awesome, huh???

You can still sponsor me here, believe it or not. 

Frocktober 2015: Day 30 - Obus Goodness

Probably one of my favourites from the whole month, this Obus beauty is picture perfect. I love the modern take on a shirt dress. SO freaking awesome. 

Frocktober. Still frocking. 

Frocktober 2015: Day 28 - Colour Play by Fabrik

What would be the best way to say hoorah, so long and see you later to my fourth year participating in Frocktober?

Big colour. 

And that's exactly what this Fabrik Belle Dress does. AYE CARUMBA!  

This is THE go-to dress for steamy summer days. Toss it on and away you go. No accessorising required, easy peasy. And I love the Louvelle turban paired with it for a little extra glamour. 

Plus if you're breastfeeding - this is a winner! 

And if you're still thinking about sponsoring me, I know, I know - you've heard it all before - but here's the obligatory link. We're so close to the end, I can almost taste it. 

Frocktober 2015: Day 26 - Easy Monday

I had today off from work and it was THE BEST DAY EVER!

I got to make lunch for my kids. Drop my kids off to school. Get some jobs done. Pick up my kids. Make dinner. Be a mum. BEST DAY EVER!! 

And I wore this super easy little gingham smock-style frock - winning at life. 

You can sponsor me here. Go on, I know you want to. 

Frocktober 2015: Day 21 - Leopard. The perfect neutral

'As far as I'm concerned leopard is a neutral' - Jenna Lyons

It is. I love a bit of leopard print. Perfect for workwear, perfect for wearing out on a hot date.

It's day 21. If you're going to sponsor me, please do! Don't be shy. Any amount is awesome.  

Frocktober 2015: Day 12 - Birdsnest Flair - flown the coop

Today was a beautiful day. Mostly so because I got to wear this frock from Birdsnest and I felt a million bucks. 

Fit and flare, it's the ultimate feminine cut that's easy to throw on and needs very little accessorising. That palette is - MWAH! So good. 

Those beautiful birds in Cooma held their own special day to raise money for Frocktober - thank you my beauties! Thank you!

If you'd like to sponsor me, and I would love it if you did, you can do so here. 

All donations go to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. You can play a role in kicking ovarian cancer to the kerb. 

Bangers.

Things have been a little quiet around here because life is busy. 

But not so busy that I haven't checked in here now and then to sigh at the fact I haven't posted for a couple of weeks. 

Tumbleweeds have breezed through. Sandstorms have covered the keyboard. Crickets have moved in. 

In breaking news I got my hair cut, which has been a long time coming (seven months in fact, no wonder the ends were crispy as twigs). I got a fringe. Or bangs. Whatever you want to call - them - I got them. And I bought a new hairbrush too. Evo has released a new collection of brushes and combs. I am pretty excited by this new purchase! Clearly I am easily excited.

Other good news? The weather is warming up which means I can move into short sleeves. I've loathed Winter this year. So bring on the sunshine fellas!

And I've been cracking out my Victoria Mason 'Enfold' necklace. Vic gifted me this necklace, and it is a firm favourite. I have the matching earrings too - and it's such a cool combo when worn all at once, and individually they're ace too. I love the nod to the 70s, in a current and contemporary style.

I've been reading too. Hopefully later this week I'll finish my latest and can share a short review. 

Oh and... Frocktober is on the horizon. EEP!

Stay tuned. I do want to come back. But my eyeballs are just so tired these days. 

Reading:: My Paris Dream

I haven't been around here for almost two months. I guess I owe a brief explanation. 

So I left a job, and started a new one. Since then it's been a whirlwind of decompressing, travel, learning, commuting and yearning for things to settle down. And they are. 

As part of my new role, I can commute on the train - which is kind of cool. 

So I've been reading quite a bit. 

My latest is Kate Betts' 'My Paris Dream'. 

Since returning from New York and San Francisco, I've been struck with the travel bug. Reading this book seemed to satiate the yearning and curiosity. 

'My Paris Dream' is Kate's story of leaving the US as a fresh graduate from Princeton - and relocating to France where she was determined to live a Parisian life, thrust into the depths of culture, a new language and finding a job. 

It's a sort of coming of age story, where she works a number of entry-level jobs - before she lands an incredible apprenticeship with Women's Wear Daily. This is where she carves out her career, working ridiculous hours, sacrificing her own life to document the fashion life. 

She circles the city with Yves Saint Laurent, Karl Lagerfield, Christian Louboutin and so many others. But it's not the jerk circle you might expect. She's humble, down to earth and driven. She's hungry for her career, falls in love with the French romantic Herve, and is swept into this vortex driven by WWD. 

It's a beautiful exploration of Paris life, a wonderful memoir, and easy to read. I loved reading about her metamorphosis from La Grande Americaine to one perfectly at home in the heart of Paris.

If you love fashion, Paris and adventure, then this book is worthy of being on your bedside. 

'My Paris Dream' by Kate Betts $29.99 from Berkelouw

* Reading is all about what I'm reading. It's not sponsored. It's simply me, reading a book and sharing with you. A book club of sorts. In 2015 it's my goal to read at least one book per month - and share my lowdown on them with you. Maybe you'd like to read along? If so, let me know and we can virtually have a book club.