36th birthday celebrations

birthday cake, yum

Well hello, I have been a wee bit of a stranger of late but I'm all back to normal routine and have a heap of posts to catch up with; starting with a birthday outfit (inspired by a recent Lady Melbourne Westfield shopping trip). 

On Saturday night I had a few friends round to celebrate my 36th birthday, birthday celebrations = new outfit, lots of great pressies and unfortunate for me a hangover from hell. If you cany go a wee bit overboard on your birthday then when can you eh?

I remember when Lady M posted a similar jumpsuit, LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT, (I love her and could quite easily live in her wardrobe) it has been in the shops for a while so I was lucky to pick one up for the bargain price of $30! Teamed with a few new accessories from Diva.

Very much spoiled I have loads of birthday goodies to share with you over the next few days.

jumpsuit: Valleygirl

necklace: birthday gift from my beloved

bangles: Diva/RG Madden

Shoes: Nine West

ring: Diva

Go wild in the country

Apologies for the break in transmissions folks, I have been busy (entertaining my in laws) and even made a dash to the country for a spot of complete relaxation. Pictured here in Bonnie Doon, 2 half hours outside Melbourne at my mum's place, so peaceful and so green.
Tomorrow is my birthday, I will be turning the ripe ol age of 36! 4 shy of the BIG 4 0, eeeekkkkk! I have been shopping today and bought myself a few birthday treats, stay tuned to view my new purchases.

Sunny day, sunny shoes

shoes: thrifted

trousers: Cotton On

Black and white dots and bows

Are you guilty of wearing a new item of clothing over and over? I'm having a little love affair with my new blazer and spotty bow thingy, not to mention my little black and white socks.  I have a whole wardrobe full of wears but I keep coming back to this outfit or variations on this outfit, signature look or just lazy town? 

Shoes with socks: Wittner
Shoes: Nine West
Top: Cotton On
Bow thingy: Urban Outfitters
Socks: Urban Outfitters
Trousers: Student in Hong Kong
Bracelets: RG Madden/Kinki Gerlinki

Frocktober frock and thanks

Thank you to all you folks who supported me throughout the Frocktober campaign and a special thanks to those who donated. If you made a donation through the link on my blog but did not mention my registration number please detail your receipt number in comments below so I can add it to my final tally. I am currently sitting on $100 which is not a massive amount but every little counts huh? I hope that by taking part in Frocktober I have raised awareness and maybe made one of you think and book in for that overdue smear test.

Pictured here in the frock that I bought for the Frocktober party, it's a new summer staple.

Candid appearance from my beloved. Candid stain appearance on the front of frock, my son's breakfast!

frock: French Connection

shoes: Thrifted

bag: French Connection

belt: Husk

bangles: RG Madden/Diva

hat: Mimco

Weekend at The Prince, St Kilda

The good thing about your in-laws coming to stay is that they are more than happy to babysit and let you escape for a weekend. This weekend my beloved and I spent at The Prince, in the heart of St Kilda. The weather was just glorious and our intention was to lie in, eat, drink and be lazy. The hotel was stylish, oozing with designer finishes and furniture - rooms tastefully decorated.  The hotel also boasts a fine dining retreat in Circa (recently refurbished), slightly pretentious crowd on a Saturday night but heh they let me in! We also dined at Pelican, and old haunt that still hits the spot with its Tapas menu and laid back atmosphere. We had a great stay and I now feel refreshed and ready for the week ahead.
Unfortunately, I forgot to take my camera (bloggers blunder) but made use of our recently purchased ipod and the hipstamatic app. 



Pimms on the balcony overlooking Fitzroy St and taking in the sunshine


Soundtrack for the weekend


Loungin on an Eames Chaise

Sunset gorgeous

New shoes from Glesga

Early Tuesday morn my in-laws flew in from Glasgow to spend a few weeks with us in Melbourne. Armed with goodies of the chocolate kind, clothes (my son has a whole new Next wardrobe), UK trash mags and a little something for Sleekit. Meet my new shoes all the way for Urban Outfitters in Glasgow, perfect for Spring.

Melbourne Cup - Facinating

Not only is tomorrow a public holiday here in Melbourne but may be quite possibly the most dressed up you will ever see folks around these parts. Tomorrow is Melbourne Cup day, the 'horse race that stops the nation'. My first experience of this day in November was on holiday in Queensland when I first immigrated over to Australia. To my absolute delight but bewilderment, people everywhere in frocks, dressed up to the nines with little fascinators and flowers in their hair. At first I thought they must all be going to a MASSIVE wedding but later discovered that it was indeed Melbourne Cup day. I like to dress up regardless of occasion; I will dress for work, to go to the shops for a pint a milk, it has always been my thing so I embrace the Melbourne Cup because it's the only day of the year that I don't get asked, "Are you going somewhere special", "Why so dressed up, what's the occasion"!!

Enjoy the day off folks and hope you back a winner!

Sleekit x

Fascinator: Lady Jayne

Dress: Cue:

Bow tie thingy: Urban Outfitters

Heart earrings: Sportsgirl

Top underneath dress: Karen Millen