Indigo Rose Design Giveaway Winner, Lace Dress, Balenciaga Work

Thank you everyone who entered the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway :)

The winner is: Katie S!

Congrats Katie! Hope you pick a fantastic item for your prize!



It was cold today, so although I'm not a fan of tights and peeptoes....I wore them anyway! And I think I may have looked like a little old lady, haha. I had planned this outfit without the tights but the weather didn't cooperate.

Here's what I wore:

Jacket: Asos Boxy pocket cropped jacket in white
Dress: Asos Midi dress in lace in black (on sale)
Necklace: Freshwater pearls, gifted
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Shoes: Nine West "Peggy" black wedge heels (last worn here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work
Crazy unflattering pose in both pics - all my own :P

Very sad that these shoes broke today! I've only worn these wedges a handful of times since I bought them, so a little annoyed that they tore. It may have been the shoe rebelling against being paired with tights ;)  Was difficult to keep my foot in the shoe after it broke, glad I had my backup black flats under my desk at work. Will be returning them to Nine West this week and hoping for a refund.


Closeup of accessories:

Hope you all had a better Monday - with no broken shoes! ;)

Burgundy Pants, Grey Tee, Studded Mouse Flats, Asos Sale Purchases

Relaxing Sunday today :) We had the opportunity to take Cooper out for a walk as the rain stopped this morning. It was nice for him to get out of the house - he doesn't like walking in the rain!

Here's what I wore:

Tee: Asos Square Skinny Sleeve Top in grey
Scarf: black and blue Alexander McQueen paisley print scarf from Matches Fashion (Free delivery worldwide at  Matches Fashion  this weekend using code "FREE" at checkout)
Pants: JeansWest Fiona Skinny Leg pant in Shiraz
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey from Shopbop
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in Aquamarine with python embossed leather from Shopbop (sold out, similar here)

Cooper helped out with pictures today, by getting up close to check out the action! haha!

Closeup of accessories:

I also received my latest Asos sale purchases this week - in a giant box! Cooper could easily fit inside! DH was quite worried when he saw the size of the box, but it was because one of my purchases was boots.

Sadly I returned a few things, but below are the sale purchases I kept and plan on wearing soon. If you're looking to buy anything from the Asos sale, you can get an extra 10% off with the code "BONUS10" :)

Here's what I kept:

ASOS CLEO Leather Plain Long Leg Pull On Boots

 ASOS Midi Dress in Lace 

ASOS Satin Singlet in pink


Thank you all for entering the jewelry giveaway - I'll announce the winner in tomorrow's post :)


Sorry for the picture heavy post! Hope you have had a great weekend, and let me know if you nab anything in the Asos sale with the extra discount :)

Signorelli tee, Leopard Print Jeans, Pistol Boots, Bal Velo

Very rainy day today - perfect for a trip to Westfield and then watching some movies at home.

Here's what I wore:

Top: Signorelli Children's Health Fund tee
Necklace:  Indigo Rose Design multi-chain tangled necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design untreated leather glass bead wrap bracelet
Jeans: Kmart grey leopard print cropped skinny jeans (similar here at shopbop and here at Cotton On)
Boots: Acne pistol boots in "skin" from Miss Louise sale (similar at Barneys)
Bag: Balenciaga Coquelicot 2011 RH Velo from Reebonz (video how-to guide for shortening the strap)

Closeup of accessories:

DH's parents came over this afternoon and brought a little present for Cooper. It's a little doggy hoodie! Doesn't he look cute in it?
Perfect weather for him to wear it as it's cold and rainy. It is a very lovely gift. We haven't taken it off since he tried it on for size, as he seems very happy in it!

Hope you're having a lovely weekend :)

Just 1 day left to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway :)


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Remix Fridays: Purple Cardi and Featured by Reebonz!

Was cold and rainy today, so the boots made an appearance again. I can see that these will be a cold weather staple :)

Here's what I wore:

Cardi: Jeanswest Dana drape knit cardi in Boysenberry
Tank: Sass and Bide "For Easy Reference" tank in oyster.
Jeans: Jeanswest
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather long leg boots in tan (last worn here and here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

Closeup of accessories:

I really like the Remix Friday challenge that Ash has set each week. This week was difficult as it was so cold I just dressed for warmth this morning. It was hard to think of 3 different looks for the cardi, so this week I thought up 3 ways to wear it instead. I'll need to try harder next week, and come up with different looks and outfits like I did last week.

Added a belt as a second way to wear it, as the cardi tends to flutter about as I walk. The belt would keep in in place.  For the third way to wear it I could wear it as a sweater on it's own, again with the belt keeping it closed.

Also got a very exciting email today! Reebonz Australia are having a special Australia and New Zealand only Weekend Treasures Chanel sale. The email is copied below.

You might recognise the "What fits inside" video featured in the email, it's the video of my Reebonz vintage Chanel bag! I'm extremely flattered Reebonz thought my video good enough to use in their email, after they used it on their facebook pages in March.

So excited about my video being featured! :)

2 days left to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway :)

Pink Polka Dot Pencil Skirt, Black Tee, Faux Pearls

I'm wearing my office shoes in the pic today. They usually live under my desk at work and I wear them through the day in the office, but I went home today forgetting to change back into my plain black flats that I had worn to work! Just that kind of day!

Here's what I wore:

Tee: Kmart sale bargain

Necklace: Indigo Rose Design faux pearl necklace with black satin ribbon

Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design fuschia jade bracelet, gifted faux pearl bracelet.

Skirt: Cotton On 'Mica' mesh spot skirt in dusty pink (last worn here)
Shoes: Nine West black leather flats
Bag: Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull

I managed to spill jam on my skirt this morning too! Such a scatter brained day!

Closeup of accessories:

Hope you made less mistakes than me today, hehe!

3 days left to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway :)

ANZAC Day: Khaki, Pink and Leopard Print

DH and I went to the local dawn service this morning for ANZAC Day. To commemorate ANZAC day there are memorial services, parades and events to remember the brave service men and women who have given their lives fighting for our country.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
- "For the Fallen" poem by Laurence Binyon

Lest we forget. 

When we were at the dawn service I covered up with a leather jacket and scarf to keep warm, but I didn't take any pictures of my outfit.

Here's what I wore for the rest of the day:

Tee: French Connection oversized khaki tee
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus my Balenciaga Silver Giant Triple Tour Bracelet in Rose Bruyere from HGBags Online
Jeans: Kmart grey leopard print cropped skinny jeans (similar here at shopbop and here at Cotton On)
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather long leg boots in tan (last worn here)
Bag: Balenciaga Handle clutch in Rose Bruyere from CultStatus (similar here)


Closeup of accessories:

I've worn these jeans with khaki and pink before, just a different shade of pink. I don't know what it is about them that makes me pull out the pink! Will need to wear them a different way next time. Any ideas?


4 days left to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway :)

Jersey Dress, Studded Mouse Flats, Balenciaga Part Time, Featured

Wearing the last new item from my  French Connection sale purchases the other week. The extra 20% off sale items is still going on.

Here's what I wore today:

Dress: French Connection star dancing jersey dress in red rust/almond (in black and blue on the UK site)
Necklace: gift from DH
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey from Shopbop
Bag: Balenciaga 2010 black Part Time with GSH (similar at Barneys)


Closeup of accessories:

I was featured over at the Fashionoclast today for the Frivolous Friday Androgonous Challenge round up. Check it out, some great outfits from the other participants.

5 days left to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway :)

Plaid Dress, Balenciaga Work, Mouse Flats, Chanel May Polish

Wore some colour today to cheer me up on a Monday! Two pics today as cooper photobombed my first one, haha! Hope it makes you giggle. I think he looks like a cute little gremlin!

Here's what I wore:

Dress: ValleyGirl navy plaid dress (last worn here)
Necklace: Chanel from Reebonz
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black freshwater pearl bracelet and gifted faux pearl bracelet.
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats (similar at shopbop)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

Closeup of accessories:

Also painted my nails again, with the Chanel May 535 nail polish my bestie gave me. It's such a nice pink :)

Hope you all had a lovely Monday. Don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already - one week left!

Dipped Hem Leopard Print Dress, Balenciaga Clutch, Wedges

Nice relaxing Sunday enjoying the lovely weather again. DH and I went to the movies to avoid the heat of the day, and of course I had church online (http://live.lifechurch.tv/) in the evening.

Here's what I wore:

Dress: Asos red leopard print dress with dipped hem (previously worn here and here)
Belt: Asos skinny boyfriend belt
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly Double tour bracelet in rubis and Indigo Rose Design untreated leather glass bead wrap bracelet
Shoes: Ninewest "Quicken" wedges in natural
Bag: Balenciaga Sang 2010 GSH flat clutch

I love the dipped hem on this dress so much! It's so easy to wear.

Closeup of accessories:

Hope you all had a lovely weekend! Don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already ;)

French Connection Dress, Balenciaga Rose Bruyere clutch and bracelet

Lovely sunny day today. We had a picnic in the park for lunch with my parents and Cooper, and we have a BBQ with DH's family in the evening. I wore the same outfit all day to keep it simple.

Here's what I wore today:

Dress: French Connection Melanie sleeveless navy and white dress (last worn here)
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga Silver Giant Triple Tour Bracelet in Rose Bruyere from HGBags Online
Shoes: Asos 'flame' leather flat sandals with multi straps
Clutch:  Balenciaga Handle clutch in Rose Bruyere from CultStatus (New Purchase)

Closeup of accessories:

Very matchy-matchy today with the bracelet and clutch! Rose Bruyere is such a nice pink though I couldn't resist getting two items in that colour.

Don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already! You could win the necklace I'm wearing.

Remix Friday and Frivolous Friday: 1 top 3 ways

In case it's not clear from the title, it's Friday today! ;)

Here's what I wore:

Top: Cotton On Finland Spliced top in hommus / black / washed orange (New Purchase, bought on sale)
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design freshwater pearl and antique gold long necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design untreated leather glass bead wrap bracelet
Jeans: Jeanswest
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats (similar at shopbop)
Bag: Marco Tagliaferri first generation birk bag in navy from Erica at HGBags Online

My fave thing about this top is the fun orange back!

Closeup of accessories:

Ash over at Ash Louise has started a fun new Remix Friday challenge, and of course there is the Frivolous Friday challenge at the Fashionoclast I try to participate regularly in. This post has my outfits for both challenges!

Remix Friday is taking an outfit or single piece and remixing it 3 different ways. Something I badly need to learn how to do! Luckily this top is an amazing piece that I bought purely because of it's possible remix abilities, perfect for my first entry into Ash's challenge.

As well as wearing the sleeveless top above with jeans for casual Friday, I came up with 2 other ways to wear it as well:

Casual with a vintage pleated maxi skirt and wedges, and another way dressed up with slim pants, a blazer and statement necklace and heels.

The last look with the blazer is also my entry for Frivolous Friday at the Fashionoclast, which is "Androgynous accessories" for the National Day of Silence in the US. Remember, bullying isn't cool! I'm glad Becky mentioned blazers as I wasn't sure how I was going to achieve the challenge until she posted that hint.

Sorry for the challenge overload! Hope you have a great start to the weekend, and don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already :)

Would love to know what you think of my remixes! :)

Ruffle Detail Printed top, Grey Pencil skirt, Cutest Small Dog Competition

Wearing another of my French Connection sale purchases today.

Here's what I wore:

 Top: French Connection Fanfare jersey ruffle top in French blue (better pic on the website showing the ruffles)

Necklace: Chanel from Reebonz

Bracelets: the usual

Skirt: Asos tailored tab front pencil skirt in grey

Shoes: Ninewest facinate glitter ballet flats (Better pic here)

Bag: Marco Tagliaferri first generation birk bag in navy from HGBags online

Closeup of accessories:

Cooper is in the "Cutest Small Dog" competition on the AWL facebook page. I would love it if you could vote for him by going to his picture and clicking the like button! :)

Thank you!

Don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already!

Spotty Dress, Balenciaga Velo, Suede Flats, Featured

Wearing a new dress today. I made a couple of purchases at  French Connection last week to get some workwear - they have an extra 20% off sale items at the moment, and free shipping so I couldn't resist! This dress is the same style as this one, just a different print.

Here's what I wore:

Dress: French Connection Spotty Cotton Dress (New Purchase)
Necklace: freshwater pearls, gifted
Bracelets: the usual plus faux pearl one, gifted and two Indigo Rose Design freshwater pearl bracelets.
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Logo Plaque Suede Flats in red from Shopbop
Bag: Balenciaga Coquelicot 2011 RH Velo from Reebonz (video how-to for shortening the velo strap here)


Closeup of accessories:

I was featured over at the Fashionoclast for the Frivolous Friday Bling Challenge, you can check it out here. It's great seeing what some of the other participants wore!


Don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already :)

Fern Print Dress, Black Boots, Pink and Blue Accessories

Was a rainy day today. DH and I ended up having takeout for dinner after I bought something for dinner at lunch time but accidentally left it in the fridge at work! Oops!

Here's what I wore today:

Dress: Leona Edmiston Jemima Fern Print dress. New purchase from the 2 for $200 Ruby sale. See the other one here.
Scarf: black and blue Alexander McQueen paisley print scarf from Matches Fashion
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design multi chain necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Boots: Nine West Odin black leather ankle boots
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

Not sure why the bottom of the photos are blurry - must be something wrong with my camera. Maybe I'll try clean the lens? If you have any tips let me know!

Closeup of accessories:

You could grab the wrap bracelet as your prize in the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway. :)