FASHION FAVOURITES

So I've decided to update you guys today on what my fashion favourites are for the month. 

Some of the things that I'm loving at the moment are my gold accessories, mainly because having to work retail at a jeweller, I always have to showcase a range of their finest jewellery. I've become used to wearing accents to bring out my outfit but very minimal pieces. I'm still in love with Tony Bianco's Jaime pouch. It's such a simple design and the auburn colour against the grey hues really makes a statement and to mention it comes in handy when you want to carry very little on you.

ASOS Haul #2, way to wake up on a Monday afternoon.

I was woken up by the door bell this morning and received a delivery from ASOS. YOU CAME LATE (but I still love you anyway. Thank you!) 

ASOS Metal Bar Detail Envelope Clutch

ASOS Sheer Metallic Trackpants

And I also got a Khaki ASOS Zip Through Hooded Parka.

I just absolutely adore the oversized hood and the pockets of this parka. It's four seasons worthy for a city like Melbourne and I can carry my phone, ipod, wallet all in the pockets so there's really no need for a bag with this jacket. 

This envelope clutch was super cute and the colours and texture of the snake skin is really something I love. It was also on sale for $15 and that's why I bought it. It'll come in handy when I have some outings to attend or maybe even a wedding. :)

Hanging out with Mary x 2

Okay, so I know I've been a little slack at updating my blog this week, but post celebrations of birthdays always take me a week to recover because I'm still in a slight daze. Ask me about how I feel about it, a month later and I'll let you know. 

Wednesday, I spent time with Mary and we caught up on life and I helped her with methods work. (Lord help us all, I'm terrible at Maths.) Somehow I still managed to remember work from over a year ago. After she cooked me some food, we sat down for an hour or so and did some fair work. Took out the camera for a run and we did some photos, after some crazy man was swearing to himself and following us. Creeps.

Here's some photos that I took of the beautiful young lady. 

Isn't she just so naturally beautiful? I'm jealous girl! I had a lovely time with her, like I always do. I can see we have lots of occasions we are going to spend together and a very special summer planned to take a summer photo shoot. 

Thank you so much for spending time with me and inviting me over Mary :)

Good News!

I received my second recommendation this semester to do my honours in three years time. I've been obtaining really good scores for my work throughout the semester, ranging from minimum distinction to high distinction and I guess my tutors and lecturers want to acknowledge my hard work. It's very surprising to receive a letter of congratulatory from very experienced people telling me my work is impressive.

The letter and me being extremely excited. Look at that extremely giddy face! 

Here's today's outfit. OOTD. I just recently ordered a package from ASOS and it was dispatched this morning, so they're telling me it'll be in my hands by next Friday. YIPEE! I'm so excited for it. I can finally get a new watch. I'll take some photos of what I got when the package arrives. Also, V ordered some things for me on eBay so I'm still waiting for those to come through.

In other news, I redecorated my room. Here's what half of it looks like! I've become a minimalist. :D

I really want to get new furniture so it's all black and white. I have this new addiction to colour coordinate my room now. If anyone has some good crafty blogs or fashion blogs, link me? <3

Yesterday, I whipped up my favourite meal for the entire family. Marinated BBQ Beef, steamed veggies, rice and mashed potato with parsley. MMMM!

I also painted my nails. 

Yeah, my bedsheets are leopard print. LOL H said it's too kinky for her. 

Spoiling myself for my birthday instead of celebrating.

I went to the burial of my uncle today, and once again tried to keep my tears in but I have this crazy tendency to cry whenever I see someone else crying. Ah, it was a cold and depressing day. I got through it but rest in heavenly peace my dearest uncle, our family is always and will be thinking of you. <3

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On a lighter note though, I went on a spontaneous shopping trip only looking for a desk lamp and perhaps some furniture. Instead I found my way into the clothing section...sadness. 

Well here's what I brought home with me. I also stopped at Tokuya to get some baking utensils and Kmart to purchase make up remover. 

Temt Black Velvet Dress originally $24.95, I got for $15.
Leopard Patterned (comes in a set with a black suede also) Belt $9.95

Cotton On Black Lace Cardigan originally $24.95, I purchased for $5. 

Lovisa Jewellery, altogether $10. 

I love these earrings! It's so beautiful. 

Anyway, I'm going to go and redecorate my room, I know what I want to do with my walls now and I'll just bake a surprise cupcake later on for the boyfriend :) Let's hope he doesn't read this but if he does, I miss you babe. 

Bento to KBBQ and bargains.

I spent some time with Kelly and Van today, I haven't seen them both together for quite a while now and I really missed them. It was good to be able to walk together and laugh and say stupid things like we used to. It's like we've all grown up and slowly drifting in distance but all our memories and fun times return when we're together. Kelly says she misses being loud and a little strange because studying at MU, everyone is so serious and stern. I guess V and I are just very fun people :) 

We visited a cooking supply store because we walked past it and I saw teapots and wanted to go inside. I've been meaning to get a teapot with a woolen cosy for it. I saw these colour schemes and was just wailing to myself. How gorgeous are these pastel potteries? It's beautiful! 

We headed down to Myer to do a little bit of shopping and then off to Aijisen on Bourke Street for lunch. K ordered Beef Bento and I got Chicken Bento. It came with mayo sauce and I just died. Best and most fulfilling lunch I had in a long time.

Beef Bento - Aijisen (Bourke Street)

Chicken Bento - Aijisen (Bourke Street) 

We took the tram to DFO South Wharf and did a little shopping. I caught a few bargains. I was waiting to purchase these boots from Novo for $40 and I finally got them. I also got a pair of wedge ankle boots from Windsor Smith for $15 and this "Your Life" book for $5. Then my boyfriend meet up with us, the poor bugger was so hungry he was grumpy. Typical boy. Headed back to Melbourne Central and walked past the cupcake store and I took some photos of them and macarons. K meet up with her boyfriend and we went to have some KBBQ at Seoul House. To be honest with you, although it was cheaper than the KBBQ in China town, the service was shit and unhygienic. Side dishes looked okay so I took photos of it. Customer service was so bad, the waiters coughed in our food and then spread raw meat in cooked meat and they couldn't even speak English properly so we spent a good ten minutes asking ONE question, about the food before ordering.

Seoul House's side dishes.

The meat on le barbecue.

Windsor Smith's Wedge Ankle boots. 

Macarons.

Special Designed Cupcakes. TOTORO!

These were from Novo for $40. It's from their "Stomp" Collection.

This is the book that I bought for $5. 

And now, here are some really strange photos of my boyfriend and I before our day ended together. This is the most normal you will ever find him, unfortunately. ;) He's a bit of a quirk but has a huge heart and I most adore him for who he is.