4th of July, 2012!

There are just 10 teeeeeeeny sleeps until we leave the cold of Australia and return to the amazingness that is New York City for the THIRD time! I seriously can't believe I have been twice already let alone preparing for the third trip. I feel quite snooty actually when I tell people that I have been twice before but trust me when I say that E.V.E.R.Y spare penny goes in to the savings account to get me there, lol. This year we are super excited to be attending some Full Figured Fashion events as well as seeing our beautiful New Yorker friends!

This has me remincing about last year's trip and about how much I haven't blogged about it! Sooooooo say hello to my 4th of July afternoon at the African Arts Festival in Brooklyn!

It was soooooo hot in the afternoon as we made our way to Brooklyn on the subway. We were greeted by our fab Trinni sissy Candice who had a cab waiting and then headed to the festival. Cue a sea of vibrant colours, fly, organic style, delicious food, live music, giant lemonades and intense heat! It was the most amazing sight! The eyeballs went gaga. We were invited by our newly found sisters Gabby and Candice to go watch Gabby dance at the festival and so glad we were...it was a complete visual treat and we loved every minute. Here, have a look...

What I wore:

• Floral blazer did NOT last long in the heat)- thrifted, $3
• Oversized black cotton top- Kmart $5
• Blue tube skirt- Kmart $10
• Beach comber canvas shoes- thrifted, $5
• Clip on earrings- thrifted $3

10 sleeps, 10 sleeps, 10 sleeps...

I can't wait!

Big love xx

Aussie Curves OOTD: A collar for church.

Hi lovelies! Here's just a super quick OOTD post because well...its been too long since I've been up on here! I completely forgot what was next on the Aussie Curves challenge list and what do you know...hello Black & White! I wore you unintentionally!

 So this was just what I wore to church last weekend. It was a bit cold so on went the long sleeved, button up shirt which I teamed with this "oldie but a goodie" City Chic skirt that ruffles so beautifully. I was in no mood to be styling my big bush some would call hair so this is it...all natural baby! I slapped on some "Brown Sugar" BYS lipstick and a handmade, thrifted, collar necklace and some suede brogues and I was set! Oh and I can't forget my new love..."Lexie" my leather hand bag a dear friend thrifted then gifted to me for my birthday! She got HUGE hugs when I pulled this beautiful thing out of the gift bag! :)

I love black and white...it's a classic foundation for a clean and simple look! How do you do black and white?

Shirt, thrifted $6/ Skirt, City Chic outlet store in Campbelltown SYD $5/ Shoes, Rivers $20 last season/ Bag, gifted.

Lazy face to the max! Sorry but this was as good as it got, haha.

Big Love xx

Aussie Curves: Christmas & Shorts!

MERRY CHRISTMAS lovely people! Here's just a quick post to share my Christmas outfit with ya'll which just so happens to coincide with this weeks Aussie Curves challenge being SHORTS! My sister and I wear these Target tights under dresses, skirts and even as shorts with outfits like this. They are definitely a staple in my wardrobe! Love them! :) I'll be back with a proper christmas post very soon!

I hope your Christmas was filled with family, food, fun & love like mine was!! Next stop...NEW YEARS EVE!

OOTD:

Sheer floral shirt, Rivers $20/ Blazer, thrifted $6/ Short tights, Target $8/ Wedge heels, Target $40

Necklace, sister's closet/ Button earrings Vinnies 20c

Hair- self braided

Nails, BYS Prima Ballerina $3

Hopefully you are all making the most of your holiday season! Can't wait to see what my Aussie Curves ladies have come up for the shorts challenge, I've missed being in the loop while being MIS due to the busy festive season!

Big Love x

Aussie Curves: Mixing Patterns!

Yay! What a fun week! I love mixing patterns...sometimes extremely with one big bold pattern against another which has those who don't understand saying "are you really going to wear that?" to me LOL.  and other times where the patterns are quite low key and blend quietly together!

This week I teamed this fabulous patterned crop jacket I found in a Brooklyn thrift store (that was the MUMMA of all thrift stores, THREE levels of goodness!) with a striped circle skirt. I added the yellow inside shirt for a bit of pop! The outfit has a bit of a 50's look to so up went my hair in a high pony tail!

S/O to our Gabby from NY who was (and yes, I'm sure I've mentioned this before...) THE BEST tour guide for our second round in New York and for taking us to our thrift store Promised Land!! :D

Cropped jacket, thrifted $6/ Yellow cropped collared shirt, thrifted $2/ Striped circle skirt, thrifted $3 MS Opshop/Suede brouges, Rivers $20 

 

 How do you like to mix patterns? What is you logic behind the fun? Please share...

Big Love x

Aussie Curves: Dark.

Aussie Curves time again and I'm just getting in over the line this week! My goodness I have had no time this week to even scratch myself lol. but I'm feeling somewhat relieved to get my post in! Aussie Curves has become a part of my weekly schedule so it feels weird to not have something ready to roll every Monday. Long story short, YAY for me getting my butt into gear!

These pictures came from a shoot I did with my sister and niece a few weeks ago for my new blog banner. This helped me out a WHOLE butt load since I didn't have time for a shoot this week. I love what all my Aussie Curves ladies have done with the dark theme, you are all looking so super cool and I love seeing you all step up each week putting a spin on something that could be passed off as ordinary. Aussie Curves = fabulous.

What I wore:

Meet my beautiful niece Lee Fasi, she's a budding fashion designer & I'm super excited to see her works evolving. Watch this space for her developments :)

Lace top, $3 Thrifted/ Skirt, $10 City Chic Outlet store/ Converse All-Star sneakers $40/ Bronze heart necklace, sister's closet- thrifted $2/ clip on earrings, $2 thrifted

we love to clown with the camera.

This shoot was cool beans. I love it when we all get in on the fun!


I truly hope you have all had a great week getting a step closer to whatever it is you dream and strive for. Until next time...


Big Love x

Aussie Curves: Strapless...eeeek!

"And with the passing of pastels week we have...I'm sorry what was that?...strapless? STRAPLESS?!! Ewwwwwwww, no!!!!"

That was my internal dialogue when I was checking what was next on the Aussie Curves challenge list. lol. This week's outfit challenge has by far been the hardest for me. My arms are my biggest "no go zone" haha. We all have that one part of our body that when dressing we make sure to cover up or dress in a way that is more flattering than others. For me its a no brainer..."cover those arms girl!" This is at the top of the list especially when I'm headed out clubbing or dancing coz one way or another these arms of mine end up waving around in the air and yeah I just like to have that ishh handled lol.

So yes, that being said this weeks challenge had me a bit scared to be in front of the camera because I don't think I've had my bare arms out in the world since I was like 6...haha let alone freezing them in time forever in these pics...YAY for a liberation that was all mine today! Thanks Aussie Curves for the push!

My OOTD:

I went for a bit of an earthy look basing my outift around my skirt and its colours and patterns. I added the colour block bracelet cuff for a bit of rich burst in between the earthy tones and the wedge heels for a bit of height! Ladies with size 11W feet like mine check out Target for these babies! Super comfy with a sensible heel that won't kill your life! I'm still searching for a pair in black...they're all sold out where I am! :'( lol.



Black tube bra, $10 Fashion Fair/ Patterned skirt, $6 MS Op shop/ Ankle strap wedge heels, $32 Target/ Beaded bracelet cuff, $6 Diva/ Feather earrings, $3 Diva

When it comes to the arm department do you cover up or let it all hang out?!! Either way I think the most important thing is how YOU feel and how this effects the way you carry yourself when stepping out the door for the day or night! If it makes you happy grab it by the balls and run as far as you can with whatever it is that makes your heart smile!! haha! :)

Have THE BEST week ladies!

Big love x

Aussie Curves: Pastels!

 

 

Hello wonderful Aussie Curves ladies and passers by! Far out, another week has past and apparently there are only something like (according to Sunrise) 47 shopping days left til Christmas?! WTFudge?! haha. Anywho, welcome to pastels week! I get to share my photos from the night my ear balls and eye balls were blessed by the awesomeness of Lady Antebellum!! This is like one of the 3 pastel items in my closet (I am seriously lacking...). I find myself pastel-ing most of the time to church but here is my mint collared number from Lily & Lou that I wore all the way from West Sydney to the Opera House! LOL. See more on our Lady A excursion here on sister's blog! :)

Please if you don't know the amazingness of Lady Antebellum take the plunge!! haha.

Anywho, here's what I wore:





 Jacket from sister's closet, thrifted $3/Mint collared shirt, Lily and Lou $35/Tube skirt, Kmart $10/Shoes, All-Star Converse $40/Handbag, thrifted $2.
 



 

Can't wait to see you Pastel Queens rock what you got coz I don't got much!

Big love until next time x