Things I Learnt (This Week)

Why everyone said nasty things about Sex & the City 2.
Finally saw it - worst movie ever, in every way.




That I really can do budget shopping.
Blazer from Ebay that arrived in the post today. Much higher quality than I expected.




That the strength of the Aussie coin is fun for all intensive (online shopping) purposes.
NARS from Kiss and Make Up.


That's is 'All Intents and Purposes' and not 'All Intensive Purposes' and I've been saying it wrong for years.Thanks to my lovely friend Bec.





Which trend I'll hate for the next 6 months.
Minnetonkas from Miijo.




That I need 6 fillings replaced.
And a root canal.
And my bottom wisdom teeth removed.
Photo from Flickr.



That Target have come up in the world.
I bought the skirt on the very right. Belt removed, it's gorgeous for work. This also reinforces what I said about budget shopping (check out that price!).

That I've been quiet on the blog front.
I've been busy, I'll tell you what with soon.

Hope you're all well, happy, and have marvelous plans for the weekend despite the rain.

Nat x

Stella for Target

Round 2 of Stella McCartney for Target. I am super, super liking this round and seriously considering lining up for some of it. Best to start working my 'step aside ladies' muscles from now because I imagine, for items that are this good, there will be a stampede.

My favourites;

Collarless Jacket, $199

Ribbon Tie Dress, $149

Frame Clutch, $69

Rouched Panel Top, $119

Tulip Dress with Tie, $199

Short Jacket, $179

Lace Dress, $199

Can I also say that I think the model is amazing? I can?

I think the model is amazing.

If you've been under a rock/not on the internet for a week, check out the full range here. It's worth visiting - there are videos.

See you October 29th.

Nat x

Amazing Find

$29.95, from Brightlife
"This shimmering satin bedspread with a full ruffled bed skirt and a classic diamond quilt design on top will turn a bedroom from dull to glamourous in seconds."
I am sad that I need charcoal and can't compromise to pink.
Nat x

Bujé

With house buying/planning on doing so, comes saving. With saving, comes a budget. With a budget comes searching high & low for Country Road on a Supre budget, (although I think Supre has increased in price a fair amount since I was 16?).

So can you get nice, quality, stylish clothing on a budget?

Well this weekend I decided yes. After a lengthy discussion with a friend about khaki pants and the perfect t-shirt, and a story she told me about some nice cargo-like khaki pants she saw someone else with for $50 from Cotton On, I set out on Saturday for a budget clothing search.

What did I find?

(I wonder if Mel knew I was taking photos while on the phone to her)

Both from Jay Jays, and $55 for both, (there is a special where if you spend $50 you get $10 off).

I am wrapped. The denim shorts, ($30), are actual denim, and will be perfect for the beach, and although the photo doesn't show it they are slightly high waisted with I love. The slim fit cargo pants, ($35), are really light weight and fit me perfectly. I don't like them without the hem rolled up but that's a very small price to pay for the price I paid.

I am wrapped in what you can do on a budget!

Where do you go for quality low-cost pieces?

And can someone please tell me what colour sheets to get for my all-white bed? I can't fake tan because my sheets are all white!

Nat x

My Essentials

Directly stolen from Sarah Wilson, because I'm going through a Sarah Wilson Obsession phase.

1. What I wear: Baggy long sleeve cotton tops. One is pink, one is grey, and they were on special at Bardot about 2 years ago. I bought them because I thought they'd help protect from the sun in Summer, but I wear them everywhere from tucked into trousers for work, to layered over tight cotton tops in winter, to over a bikini top and denim cut offs in Summer. I'm actually kind of scared of them wearing out or getting stained because I rely on them so much.

2. What I eat: Muesli. I am obsessed with muesli. Breakfast, lunch substitute, after work snack, dessert - all the time. I make my own and usually use oats, bran, sultanas, almonds and dried apple as a staple. At the moment I have no apple and have added shredded coconut and dried apricot. I also have a Macro Whole Foods one I got at Thomas Dux, (you can also get it in Safeway), that has sesame seeds in it and works really well with everything.

3. How I hydrate: Water. I actually had a blood test result come back once indicating I drink too much of it and the Doctor told me to slow down. Usually by 10am I've drunk a litre, and up to 4 through out the day, (usually it's this high in Summer). I love how refreshing water is and I drink a glass before and after every meal. I can't get enough.

4. My favourite thing to do when I’m a bit flat: Be in the sunshine is the number 1 thing. I think because I spent so long unwell out of the sun, I appreciate it so much more. If I'm feeling drained at work I even step outside for 30 seconds and stand int he sun, (when it's around), to pep back up. I also love grocery shopping and cooking.

5. My other favourite thing to do when I’m a bit flat: See my chiropractor or go to my hairdresser to get my hair washed.

6. My favourite smell: Rosewater. I have a perfume that smells just like it from Le Desire, and I spray my pillow with it if I can't sleep. I find it extremely calming and I've no idea why.

7. My essential online aid: Plain old Gmail. I don't know how I'd keep in touch with anyone or up to date with anything without it.

8. What I do for fun: Walk in the sunshine, have coffee with a friend, wander around shops alone (I love to be alone) and cook up healthy invented recipes.

9. How I feel better: Eating really healthy and balanced. A really clean diet for two days in a row makes my body function better and feel amazing, as well as clears my mind. I just ate too many choc chip cookies in celebration of having worked 6 months, (yay!), and I know it's OK because I have to weekend to clean my body.

10. What nourishes me: The beach. Anywhere near the beach and everything in me is calm.

11. What also nourishes me: Hugs. So under rated.

12. My guilty pleasure: There are 3 big ones; peanut butter is the winner, (Coles brand crunchy), followed by glasses of wine (rose and semillon at the moment), followed by magazine reading (I am a junkie).

13. My favourite feelings: Sun on my skin, being genuinely sleepy and somewhat strangely, being really hungry. I love the feeling of hunger.

What are your essentials?

I really, really love Fridays since I started working.

Happy 6 month work anniversary to me!
Nat x

Beach

I think M & I chose the best weekend ever to make our first trip in circa 3 months to the beach.

Hello Spring!

That photo really doesn't do it justice.

I really super want a nice beige t-shirt, (pictured from YesStyle).

I swear I've searched half of Melb, (and can't afford the Bassike one at the moment).

Current happy life maker; strawberries for breakfast.

Nat x

Kelly Rowland - Rose Colored Glasses (Official Single Cover with lyrics)