May 11, 2008
Boy have I had a busy few days, sorry for not posting, but I’m hoping things will start to get back on track as of now.
So Tuesday is officially my first day at my new job, after two days of (intense) training at the Bacchus Marsh store I moved into my local store yesterday and completed my final training day.. I hope I remember everything for Tuesday!!
Heres my outfit for my second day of training - my first was too bland and I don’t have a photo of my third.
Vest: Secondhand//Top: Cotton on dress//Scarf: Cotton on//Bag: Local Store//Necklace: Sportsgirl//Skirt: Made by myself//Belt: Secondhand//Tights: Ebay//Boots: Payless Shoes.
I went out to the Bullet for my Valentine/Avenged Sevenfold/Atreyu concert last night - we left after Avenged, not really a fan of BFMV. This morning I woke to find an unfamiliar little white car on my front lawn..
It’s so perfect, it needs new tires and a bit of a touch up on the paint job, but for $812 it could have been a lot worse.
Today was also mothers day, so we went with the rest of the family to Daylesford for a picnic. Unfortunatley the op shops were closed (it being a Sunday and all), and the weather was freezing!!
Top: Living Doll//Scarf: Pink|Blue//Belt: unknown//Skirt: Made by myself//Bag: Unknown//Tights: eBay//Shoes: DFO.
Tomorrow is my day off from work so my mum is taking me to Watergardens to pick up my sewing machine (finally)/ go shopping.
Thanks for all your great comments, I will try to reply to them soon!!
Oh and also, a big thanks to the lovely Teacups and Tulle, who has featured my Chictopia profile on her blog - thanks darling =]
May 6, 2008
Sorry about the lack of outfit posts, but I have been lazing around the house in my dressing gown for the past two days and tomorrow is going to be my last time working during the week at the bakery (hopefully).
I promise I will make up for it starting on Thursday - which will be my very first day of my new job!
Even though I haven’t been anywhere in the last week or so, my bank account has been suffering from too many purchases, two main ones being a pair of fabulous shoes from Urban Original:
Not the boots I posted about before, but a “tester” pair of shoes - they were alot less pricey and if they work out well then I will probably buy the boots also.
The second big purchase cost me a bit more than $50.. I just bought my first car today!
The fact that I can’t drive isn’t too much of a barrier, I’m hoping that having a car will encourage me to want to drive it.
Its a ‘91 Mazda 323 Astina in white (which will be lovely and wont clash with my outfits too much ^_^ ), with little pop up headlights, which are too cute =]
Small issue of it being in Sydney, but my obliging father was more than happy to hop on a plane and pick it up for me, so it should be arriving on the weekend.
I’m finally feeling like my life is going somewhere - and no its not just the new set of wheels. I’ve been so bored and jobless for ages so getting this job is so super amazing for me - even if its not at a flashy fashion store in the city.
I’ll leave you now with a couple of cute inspirational pictures - I would love to look like this for winter!
1. Rachel Bilson looking adorable in a muted palette of prints and floaty white mixed with leather (adorable shoes also).
2. I have no idea who this girl is or where I found her photo - but I love her comfy and casual look, especially her little beanie and whatever it is thats poking out of her cardigan (skirt?? iunno).
April 30, 2008
I finally have a real job!
I applied for a sales position at my local surf/skate clothing store aaages ago, got 2 interviews but was just beaten by a girl I used to go to school with.
I just got a call from them and that girl is moving to the other side of the city, so I get the job!
I don’t care that I’m not much into surf labels - working locally and in a clothing shop will be so good. Plus I get free reign over all the shop displays - mannequins etc.
So excited ^_^
April 30, 2008
…aka payday, when these lovely things should be making their way to me before the money even hits my account…
These amazing boots from Urban Original:
Grey O-T-K socks from Sportsgirl:
And (if I can manage to track them down) those jeans from Living Doll:
Tomorrow will hopefully also mean the return of my beloved sewing machine too.. so looking forward to that.
In other news, is anyone else completely addicted to Sara Bareilles??
Apart from her music, I’m really liking some of the outfits I’ve seen her in
Are those sneakers I spy with that girly dress??! Love.
Sure, Sara, you can borrow my scarf..
Brown boots!! Jealous, me??
More sneakers!!
I love how this outfit is girly from the knees up.
Today I’m off to post some ebay items, and then I’m having a relaxing day in, with a face mask and a warm bubble bath. Outfit post tomorrow.
April 28, 2008
So I finally got around to taking some photos of the American Apparel Double U-Neck Dress..
(background image from here)
It looks great on its own, but theres no way I would be able to just leave it be, so I threw on a couple more things to show you how I’m going to be wearing it…
(background image from here)
1. Under a Tee: Tye-Dyed Tee - ??//Snood - Made by myself//Blazer - Secondhand
2. Over a skirt: Vest - eBay//Belt - Secondhand//Bandage Skirt - Made by myself
3. With lots of layers: Long Singlet - Cotton On//Cardi - Femme Connection
4. Under a Dress: Dress - Target//Belt - Secondhand//Hat - Secondhand
5. Backwards, and as a Top: Leopard Print Tee - Secondhand//Belt - Secondhand//Skirt - Made by myself
