It's My Birthday!

Wet Look Leggings - Black Milk Clothing
T-Shirt - Valley Girl (Gift)
Vest - Thrift Shop
Jewellery - Markets
Loafers - Jeffrey Campbell (Gift)
Sunglasses - Prescription

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Yesterday was my 25th birthday and I have had such a busy weekend that I just haven't had time to blog until now. I'm actually really sad that I didn't get a chance to photograph the sequined dress I wore out to dinner last night with my friends but I am wearing it again to an event next month for a charity screening of The Great Gatsby so I can show it to you then.

I also lost my job this week so I have been very stressed! Luckily I had a fantastic birthday weekend and now that it's Sunday I can relax a little bit before starting to look for a new job next week. I wore this laid back outfit today which is comprised of some of my favourite birthday presents! The cute kitty t-shirt was a gift I received from a high-school friend on Friday night and the shoes (which I adore!) were a combined gift from my two best friends. They are so comfortable! I have a feeling I will be wearing them everywhere from now on...

With no work in my immediate future, I hope I can blog a big more frequently for a little while as I will have plenty of free time but sadly not a lot of money to go out or go shopping!  Wish my luck on my job hunting, I am going to need it!

xoxo
Rebecca

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This Week I Love...

I know this post is very overdue but I have been unwell lately so I haven't been feeling like blogging very much. I bought a DSLR camera recently though so hopefully I can capture some outfit posts more frequently for you, as well as take nicer quality photos!

Anyway, here are some of my recent finds that I just love!

Kerise High Low Dress - Forever New

This dress is just stunning and if I wasn't a bridesmaid for my best friend's wedding in October, I would definitely be buying this dress to wear to the event. The colour is just stunning and knowing Forever New, the fabric and quality of this dress are likely to be just as fabulous. It is so beautiful!

Trixie High Low Top - Forever New

I have been looking for a casual striped sweater for a while now and this light weight one (also from Forever New) is almost perfect! I love the grey stripes instead of the typical black you might find somewhere else--I think it is a nice, soft look and very feminine.

Kitten Blouse - Dotti

I saw this blouse in-store at Dotti a few weeks ago when I was shopping with my good friend Alex. I absolutely adore the kitten print but sadly because it is sold out everywhere in my size this blouse gets stuck here instead of on my monthly wishlist.

Dear Diary Tee - Princess Polly

I don't often wear printed tees (or tees at all really) but every now and then one pops up that I really like. The design on this is quite cute and the words are really fitting to a fashion blogger, don't you think? If I have any money to spare at the end of the month I would love to buy this shirt!

It's my birthday in a week so I will hopefully have one... or two... or three different outfits to share with you after my birthday weekend. I will be 25 this year, how scary!

xoxo
Rebecca

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Autumn Sunshine

Galaxy Leggings - Black Milk Clothing
Basic Tee - Target
Handbag - Forever New
Ballet Flats - Target
Jewellery - Diva, Putumayo (Japan)
Sunglasses - Prescription

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When my boyfriend suggested that we drive out to the bay today for lunch and a walk, I certainly didn't expect to end up blogging about it. Despite being very casually dressed, the sunshine, water and blue skies provided a backdrop that was too stunning to resist so we took a couple of snaps of my outfit while we walked along the waterfront. We had a lovely afternoon in the sun and a lovely lunch as well. Not too bad for an unexpected Sunday outing at all!

xoxo
Rebecca

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Denim & Lace

Skinny Jeans - Jay Jays
Top - Forever New
Leather Jacket - Primark
Ballet Flats - Cote-A-Cote, Paris
Handbag - Forever New
Bracelets - Diva

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This casual look was inspired by my favourite fashion blogger, Rebekah Wing from Flirting With Fashion. I dressed this outfit up a little more than Rebekah's original look for a night out with friends and my boyfriend to have dinner at a pub and then go see Iron Man 3.  I really love the contrast not only between black and white but also of the tough textures of denim and leather with the crochet lace. This is definitely one of my favourite combinations and I think I will be wearing it a few more times before autumn is through!

xoxo
Rebecca

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This Week I Love...

As I mentioned in my last post, I am sorry for being absent from this blog recently. I have been dealing with some very personal issues in my life to do with my health and it has taken a lot of focus and energy to deal with them. I do want to put more effort back into this blog and even if I can't post outfits as much as I would like (my boyfriend/photographer is also going through some health issues), I do want to keep posting new content such as posts like this and more lifestyle/beauty related posts too. So please be patient with me and most importantly, keep reading!

Map Print Scarf - TopShop

I am a little bit obsessed with map prints because of my love of travel and absolutely adore this printed scarf from TopShop! The design is very cute and the price fairly cheap but when shipping costs more than the item itself, it's doomed to be stuck on my wishlist instead of on my "to purchase" list.

TROOPA Boots - Steven Madden

I have had a little bit of a love affair with Steve Madden since discovering his designs last year and these boots are amazing. They are currently on sale for just $100 from Urban Outfitters and I wish more than anything I had the money to buy them! They would go great with a pair of skinny jeans or printed leggings and would replace the pair of boots I walked to pieces (literally) in London over Christmas. Hopefully I can save up and buy a pair before the season is over!

Lady Strut Bag - Princess Polly

This shoulder bag from Princess Polly is just adorable! I love the cute bow detail and the size is just perfect.  I am seriously lusting over this bag right now and it comes in coral and teal as well for those who, unlike me, prefer a pop of colour rather than basic black.

Asymmetrical Leatherette Skirt - Bardot

I have not been much of a fan of Bardot in the past but their clothes this season have really changed my opinion of the brand. I adore this leatherette skirt with its unique asymmetrical detailing and would have purchased it when I saw it on sale but unfortunately they were sold out in my size. I will be on the hunt for a similar skirt all winter, I just know it!

What pieces are you loving at the moment? Are you missing summer fashion or like me are you longing for colder days when you can snuggle up in chic winter attire?

xoxo
Rebecca

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April/May Wishlist

It's been a long month with very little money thanks to bills but finally pay day is here again! This month I want to try and buy a couple of things I couldn't purchase last month due to lack of funds, as well as a few new things I've found since then. 

Harlem Paper Bag Shorts - Dotti

I admit I have become a little addicted to shorts despite the fact the weather is getting colder every day. It's really hard to find nice shorts that suit anyone that isn't model thin and even harder to find shorts that a) aren't denim and b) aren't super tight. I love these baggy shorts and I really, really hope I manage to purchase a pair during this coming month.

Metal Point Collar White Blouse - ROMWE

As always, I am continuing my search for a basic white blouse and this one from ROMWE still tops my list of candidates. I would honestly love to find one that wasn't sheer or chiffon but it seems to be impossible these days! The simple collar embellishments on this blouse are also really cute.

Penny Panel Knit Dress - Dotti

This simple black knit dress will be great to layer over cute tights and a chic blazer or leather jacket for work and casual wear this winter. Now I just have to decide between basic black (something I severely lack in dresses) or aubergine.

Glam Spiked Necklace - Diva

I have been looking at necklaces similar to this one for a while and would love to get my hands on one this month. I'm a little bit undecided however on whether to buy gold or silver... or both!

Before I leave this post I just want to quickly apologise for my absence from this blog and assure you that I do have an explanation (as well as a few new blog posts) coming in the very near future. Until then I beg you to please be patient with me! It won't be long now, I promise. 

xoxo
Rebecca

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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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