Summer Love

Summer is a time to be outdoors, relax on the beach, have BBQ's and go to as many festivals as possible! It's also the start of a brand new year which means a lot of us have fun getting a new haircut and culling our wardrobes for a fresh look.

Sometimes it can be a little daunting as to where to start when revamping our wardrobes, so I've recently discovered something that is surprisingly addictive and lots of fun... online shopping! 

Don't get me wrong, I've dabbled in buying and selling on EBay and often buy music and beauty products online, but it's really only in the last month that I've discovered a lot of new designers by surfing the net, and catching onto this trend of online designer shopping! It's a great way to stay on top of the latest styles as well as snag a great sale. 

This blog entry is all about sharing some fantastic designers, online retailers and my favourite fashion styles and accessories for this summer!



May Vanessa Scallop Layer Dress
by May, $79



Kohl Gold Amsterdam Pendant by Polli
$54.95



Miss Rosie (light nude) by Peeptoe
$249



Pratten Eel Skin Wallet, by Birdsnest
$69



Rae Leather Handbag (white)
by Coco Kitten, $259

Ruby Long Sleeve Wilma Blouse,
Maximilla, $96.50

Seduce Making Waves Tunic,
Birsdnest, $119

Swarovski Cocktail Ring - Beautiful Wickedness
Sugared, $125 

Honey & Beau Vivaldi Strapless dress
Gosh Celebrity Fashion, $99

Happy Shopping!

2011... A Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a great Christmas and a bit of time off to relax and rejuvenate over the New Year. I had the most amazing New Years to date spending 5 days camping with friends down in the beautiful Nimbin hinterland! We managed to escape the torrential rain (the sun seemed to follow our van all the way along our road trip!) and now that I'm back to my creature comforts, it actually feels strange to be typing on my laptop and watching TV. I was without reception on my iPhone for about a week and realised how much I depended on technology. Not that there's anything really wrong with that... but it was so refreshing to catch up with friends around a fire, listen to music all day long, jam on guitars, play endless rounds of uka card games (not nerdy - totally addictive) and creating delicious cocktails on our custom made tiki bar.

We made this fun tiki bar out of a recycled desk which was perfect for lining up our bottles of spirits and shaking up delicious drinks on the top bar. Adorned with fairy lights we all wrote our favourite lyrics and quotes on the bar over the 5 days, such as "Underneath the hollow ground lies a night time sky, only for a desperate eye" and "Chalk outlines will circle the city" along with sketches. A perfect piece of memorabilia, which my boyfriend and I are now using as a shelf for the sun room stereo.

Granny's Farmstay at Nimbin

Making this year count...

So now that I'm back from the simple life in the country to life in the busy city I feel ready and rested to take on all of the exciting, challenging and fun times 2011 holds for me. I am making this year count... That doesn't mean being a workaholic and running myself into the ground! Actually it means making time for all of the areas of my life. Having a healthy balance of play, work and rest. (I prefer them in that order)

A little something I like to do at the start of each month is to write a few lines underneath the title of that month - positive affirmations or goals that I want to achieve by the end of that month. For example, for the month of January 2011 I've written "Fresh new beginnings; music; creativity; career opportunities..." You can be as general or as specific as you like. You'll be surprised how they unfold when you look back.

So whether its learning a new instrument, writing that book, getting on top of your finances or making more time for you, make sure you stay empowered and keep following your dreams!