This Week I Love...

I'm very sad to say that I probably won't be able to afford a single thing from my wishlist for the month thanks to bills and the like but I am currently preparing a post highlighting some of the most recent additions to my wardrobe from the last couple of months that I haven't had a chance to share with you yet. So stay tuned!

In the mean time, here's some things I loved this week (and last week).

Holy Chic Tee - Bardot

I saw this tee when I was out shopping with a girlfriend the Friday before last and I immediately fell in love. Graphic and printed tees aren't really my style but I would love to learn how to incorporate them into my wardrobe as they are very trendy and can look really interesting when styled well. I loved the pun on this shirt and the beaded jewel detailing on it added a feminine touch. It wasn't on sale when I was in Bardot's store but it is currently on sale in their online store!

Harper Flocked Scuba Dress - Forever New

I saw this dress when I was browsing the latest collection on Forever New's website and fell in love with the velvety baroque detailing. I really love the fabric design as well as the overall cut of the dress. It is very elegant and very on-trend for this coming winter.

Paige Textured Belt Dress - Forever New

Speaking of Forever New, I also fell in love (as I often do) with this blue texture skater dress. This shade of blue is one of my favourites and again I love the subtle textures the fabric has to offer this dress. It isn't as chic as the one above but still a lovely dress.

Jewel Sleeve T-Shirt - Ally Fashion

This tee I found on a smaller fashion chain store here in Australia called Ally Fashion. I instantly knew I had found something special in the jewelled details on the sleeves. This tee is very unique and I just love the colours it has to offer!

Lina Heart Crown Stud - Forever New

I found these little gems also at Forever New and definitely think this is one purchase I just have to make! When I was younger I was completely obsessed with the video game Kingdom Hearts and I often find myself drawn to this design: a heart with a crown. My favourite perfume (Vera Wang - Princess) comes in a bottle of this design, I have a charm on my Pandora bracelet with this design and I am also thinking of getting a tattoo in this design because of the impact the game had on my teenaged years. These earrings are just adorable! I love them to pieces!

xoxo
Rebecca

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Lime & Soda

Limes Rooftop Cocktail Bar

View from the Rooftop Bar

Dress - Forever NewJewellery - DivaShoes - Big W

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On Saturday night my boyfriend and I went to a birthday party for a friend of ours that we both happen know through different places: he met her at work whereas I went to school with her! How weird is that?

Anyway, the party was at a rooftop cocktail bar that I have never been to before called Limes. We were told in advance that it was quite fancy so I decided to wear this beautiful high-low dress from Forever New that I bought a year ago for a wedding and haven't had the chance to wear again since. I paired it with some simply gold accessories including my new collar that I haven't had a chance to show you yet and some simple/sparkly shoes to complete the look.

I must apologise for the quality of the pictures in this post! I don't have a fancy camera, just a normal "point and shoot" digital camera so taking pictures at sunset/dusk is quite difficult and some of them turned out quite dark. We also didn't get any close up detail shots because the outfit was fairly simple. Please forgive me!

xoxo
Rebecca

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March/April Wishlist

It's pay day tomorrow and do you know what that means? It's time for my monthly wish/shopping list post! Unfortunately I only have a very small budget for clothes this month because I have to pay for my car registration as well as get some fillings at the dentist. Sadly that means the focus for this month is just a few simple pieces that I can buy for relatively cheap and should mix up my wardrobe a little bit in the coming month as the colder autumn weather approaches.

Burgundy Wedges

Karolina Wedge - The Iconic

I saw a pair of burgundy wedges similar to the ones pictures above in a store a few weeks ago and have regretted not looking to see if they had my size ever since. Burgundy is such a rich colour for this season and while I am still undecided about buying jeans in this colour, I definitely want shoes (and a sweater!) in this shade. Leopard print is something I have recently discovered I liked and I think either pair of these wedges would go great with some black skinny jeans and a leather jacket for an edgy, chic look.

High-Low Skirt

I have been chasing a black, sheer high-low skirt for a little while and would love to be able to find one this month to add to my wardrobe. I found the one above on ROMWE whilst browsing the other day and thought I might give it a try. Ideally I would like it in chiffon for a more floaty, feminine touch but for the price (just under $23) I'm willing to give ROMWE a try.

White Long Sleeved Blouse

Speaking of ROMWE, as you will no doubt be aware I am still on the hunt for a long-sleeved white blouse and the collar tips on this blouse are super cute! I have never bought from ROMWE before but I hear very good things about it on other blogs. Have any of you lovely ladies bought from ROMWE before? Tell me what you think!

Silver Watch

Believe it or not, I have only owned one watch in my entire life and it was when I was 10 years old. It was a hideous thing with a smiley face band and a "mood stone" for the face that changed colour depending on your body temperature. I think now that I am nearly 25 I should probably add a basic (but proper!) watch to my jewellery collection... mostly so my boyfriend will stop getting annoyed with me constantly asking him for the time!

I have a few naughty purchases in the mail on their way to me that I snuck in last month so hopefully I can show you some new additions to my wardrobe soon.

Have a good weekend!

xoxo
Rebecca

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This Week I Love...

I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to blog last week! Things have been crazy in my life and my boyfriend (and photographer!) have been so busy we have been passing like ships in the night and just not getting a chance to take any outfit pictures. Hopefully I will have some for you soon.

In the meantime, here's a few things I've found this week that I just love! They won't go on my monthly wishlist because I can't afford to buy such expensive pieces right now but it doesn't stop me loving them enough to want to share with you guys!

Elena Studded Neckline Dress - Forever New

I absolutely love the studded detailing on this bodycon dress from Forever New. I think this dress is a little bit edgy whilst being very classy.

Lucy (by Spurr) - The Iconic

These wedges by Spurr I found on The Iconic are just to die for! I love the feminine blush colour combined with the tough studded element. They're just gorgeous shoes and would look super cute with a black or floral dress.

Kimberley Skater Dress - Forever New

I love this dress from Forever New simply for the shape and the colour. I love blue (it's been my favourite colour since I was 6) and this shade is just divine!

Asymmetrical Hem Peplum Top - ROMWE

I was browsing through ROMWE (I have never bought from them) and this top caught my eye. I have been looking to try the peplum style for a while now but have never found anything I really liked. The asymmetrical shape of this top makes it really unique and of course I am obsessed with studs right now so the shoulder detailing is just perfect! It also comes in white and I am so torn over which I would prefer!

I hope you are all having a good week and I promise to have some new outfits for you soon!

xoxoRebecca

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Black & Gold

Leather Skirt - TopShop
Blouse - Forever New
Wedge Booties - Gift
Necklace - Lovisa
Leather Cuff - Boohoo
Asymmetrical Cuff - Diva

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Last night my boyfriend and I went to a 30th birthday party (at a pub/bar) for one of his hometown friends and whilst I originally wanted to wear a nice dress, the weather was so wet and miserable that I decided to go with a more autumn look rather than a summery dress. I have been dying to show you my leather skirt from TopShop for weeks now and I'm glad we finally got to take pictures with it. 

Today I am going to a photoshoot with a friend of mine. My friend is a make-up artist and she has another friend who is a photographer and they have asked me to do a shoot with them just for practice. I only have to decide what to wear! They have asked for "classy casual but not too formal" so I am going to look through some of my favourite blogs for inspiration before I head out this afternoon. Hopefully I can share the pictures from the shoot with you!

xoxoRebecca

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Valentine's Day Give Away Winners

I know some of you have been hanging out for this so I decided to draw my giveaway a few days earlier than planned! Originally I wanted to do two separate draws for the lipstick and the earrings but so many people wanted the lipstick so I am going to do one draw only and the first winner will receive their preference, the second winner will have to have what is left. Sorry it has to work this way but you still get a cute gift for free even if it isn't your first preference! Maybe you can re-gift it in a giveaway on your own blog if it isn't to your tastes?

Anyway, here are the two winners! I drew this via a random number generator so it was fair.

Winner #1 - Emily from Emilyluv 

Congratulations Emily! I believe your first choice was the earrings! I will contact you before the end of the week via email to confirm an address to send you your prize to!

Winner #2 - Shanna/Kaelin

Your Blogspot profile doesn't have a link to your blog so I can't give you a shout out as well but congratulations! You didn't express a preference in prize but since Emily won the earrings you automatically win the lipstick! I will contact you before the end of the week as well!

So there we have it! Thank you so much everyone for entering and for following my blog in the process. I hope you stick around!

xoxo

Rebecca

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Leather Shorts, Night Walks

Shorts - Dotti
White Tee - Big W
Jewellery - Lovisa, Diva
Bag - Forever New
Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell
Lipstick - Lime Crime
Sunglasses - Prescription

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I wore this outfit today on a casual Sunday date with my boyfriend. We were going to drive up into the mountains for lunch in a cute little town called Montville but the weather was pretty bad so we decided to go to the movies to see Silver Linings Playbook instead. I switched my Jeffrey Campbell shoes for some more casual ballet flats for the date but I wanted to wear them when we took photos because I only received them the other day and wanted to show them off to you! Aren't they amazing?

This look was inspired by Nany's Klozet and her "Celebrity Inspired: Miranda Kerr" look. I really love the simple combination of a white tee and black shorts with some cool sunglasses, red lipstick and great shoes for a casual but chic look. What do you think, did I pull it off?

I hope you're all having a good weekend!

xoxoRebecca

PS: I will be drawing my giveaway this week so stay tuned!

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February/March Wish List

Instead of my "weekly finds" posts, I have decided to start doing monthly wish list posts instead. This will help me to pick 4 or 5 pieces I really want for that month/season so I don't go crazy and end up with a whole lot of clothes I won't be able to wear for a while until the seasons change again, and so I have a focus for my shopping for the pay month.

White Blouse - Forever New

I have been chasing a long-sleeved white blouse for so long now it's ridiculous. I'm having a really hard time finding the perfect one but this month I am determined to succeed. I don't care where it comes from, I just know I don't want it to be sheer or too detailed. This is a basic piece I am long overdue in owning!

Golden Touch Thick Collar - Diva

I have been lusting after a collar necklace like this since 2011 and yet for some reason I have never bought one. I don't mind if it's gold or silver, I just really want one for the coming winter months to wear with button-up blouses.

Bridgette Day Bag - Forever New

A black handbag is a must-have item in every girl's closet and for some reason it has taken me months to replace my old one which broke towards the middle of last year. I have found a few I like around the place but I really want something I can wear over my shoulder instead of like a messenger bag or worn in the crook of the elbow. I seem to be going against the trend for this right now which is making buying the perfect black bag rather difficult.

Forever New

Tailored pants are something that took me forever to buy in my adult life and then when I finally did, I somehow managed to misplace the one pair I owned! They've seriously vanished! So I need a replacement pair for work as the colder months approach but I am very particular about what I like and really prefer skinny leg pants for my body shape, and nothing else.

Scoop Neck Oversized White Tee

Basic V-Neck White Tee

And finally the last thing I need/want  are some basic white tees. I tend to prefer black in my basics but unfortunately under the hot Australian sun, it's very hard to wear black in summer. I like both styles of these shirts and would ideally like to buy them in black as well but first I have to find a decent quality (I hate it when my basics are nearly sheer themselves) and a decent price.

So there you have it. If I can stick to this shopping list for the month I will feel very accomplished! I would also love to get a pair of red or wine coloured jeans but I don't think my clothing budget for the can stretch that far. There's always next month!

xoxoRebecca

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Blue Dress, Gold Buttons

Blue Dress - Best & Less
Blazer - Forever 21
Black Belt - Boohoo
Jewellery - Diva, Lovisa
Black Pumps - Target

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I want to start posting outfits a little more regularly and that means getting a little bit creative with the clothes I wear to work. I work in a corporate office with a fairly relaxed dress code but I tend to get lazy and repeat the same blouse-and-peplum-skirt combination most days of the week. However since the whole point of starting this blog was to make me more mindful of how I dress, I have decided to extend this to work as well.

I wore this outfit to work yesterday and I actually have a similar version of this outfit planned for a party or a date in the future. It's amazing how something as simple as a smart black blazer and the right accessories (and shoes) can make all the difference when dressing up or down a bright statement dress. I also chose to wear my glasses for these photos as well to make the work outfit complete!

So what do you think? Could you wear something like this to work?

xoxo

Rebecca

PS: Don't forget to enter my Valentine's Day Give Away before Thursday!

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Will You Be My Valentine?

Dress - Dotti
Pumps - Target
Heart Cuff - Lovisa
Lipstick - Lime Crime

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I admit this outfit is rather simple but sometimes you just can't beat the classics. A little black dress paired with black heels and some sweet accessories is all you need to look chic and pretty on Valentine's Day. I love lace yoke on this dress and the cut-out back makes it a visually interesting dress from all angles. I paired it with a simple silver heart cuff to get into the spirit of romance and some red lipstick for a pop of colour. My boyfriend loved this outfit on me.

What did you wear for your special someone today? I'd love to see your Valentine's Day outfits!

xoxo
Rebecca

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