The Perfect Gift

alvina wears

bowler hat given by sweet french girl
ted baker printed tee/dress
DIY embellished back pack

I was sick of my back packs getting drenched in the rain and soaking my precious contents!! So I decided to make use of my leftover PVC collection under my bed and turn it into a raincoat for a plain old red back pack. I stitched on bath foam mat pieces for some decoration =). The bowler hat was also given to me on a night out by a French girl I just met and I have adored it ever since <3 Hope you all had an ace week ;p xoxo

Blow me away

anna wears

vintage tee
marcs belt and skirt
chanel ring
house of harlow necklace
wittner wedges

I tend to not wear maxi skirts/dresses a lot, but then what's the point of having one in possession, which is why I decided to wear it out. They are really easy and comfortable to wear, which is always a bonus, but you have to be careful when on escalators, as there is the risk of the skirt getting caught in one of the steps (it happened to me once, although luckily I quickly pulled it out)! Decided to wear it with gold accents, and a hint of purple.

@rusticpearl, @hanahana

Rustic Pearl

Lamb ragu fettuccini w/ olives, spinach & a hint of chilli topped w/ gruyere

It really does look incredibly appetizing as I look back on these photos again, however the pasta was a little bland. It's not to say it wasn't pleasant, but for the price we really could have done a bit better.

rp. b'fast bun ~ Schulz smokehouse bacon loin w/ fried egg, rocket, seeded mustard tomato relish & hollandaise, served in Sonoma French style brioche

This was definitely a bun with a gastro pleasing attitude. The tangy mayo prancing around with the peppered egg, the crunchy tender bacon and rocket was a sure winner to my snack craving belly.

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Hana Hana

Hana Hana is a cute, decorative eatery that has a whole array of Japanese style noodles downstairs, with delectable desserts upstairs. The udon/sides were pretty good; extremely cheap so definitely a plus, but it's the dessert I want to talk about. The decor upstairs is an immediate pleasure for the eyes, and then you get to feast on small chocolate delights and sip on creamy, smooth coffee. There's a variety of options, such as crepes, ice cream, waffles etc. in different flavours like chocolate, strawberry, banana...and you pretty much get the gist. I love the chocolate waffle as they have small mochi pieces inside, so you get a chewy texture when you bite into it, with the serving of ice cream and cream on the side! Definitely worth a visit as it in no way harms your wallet, and is an enjoyable experience all round.

Studded Jewels

anna wears

alice in the eve top

marcs pants

levis jacket

miu miu clutch bag

diva ring

charlotte olympia flats

NEWTOWN

 

Unfortunately we forgot to take a note of the restaurant's name, but it's a small Turkish place really close to the station!

I was excruciatingly hungry at the time of entry to this vibrantly decorated Turkish burger joint. Due to that fact, things were bound to taste more than satisfactory. I chose the chicken burger which was definitely a fail safe option... The soft bun melted into the juicy chicken pieces coated in a healthy amount of sweet chilli. There was a cheeky hint of chilli which accumulated into a kick to my tummy but it was all good nonetheless =D.

I loved this! The bread was very moist and delicious, and the dips were just divine. Hummus is always a winner so that was a given, but the chilli one was amazing. Very chilli indeed, but so worth it for the flavour <3

Yellow Vest

alvina wears

griffin silk vest
temt tank
red berry skirt
wittner suede ankle boots
lovella ring

The vest was actually worth in the $300 for its beautiful silk and embroidery but I bagged it for $25 at my good old local vintage store =) . It was also originally a mens vest but I hand stitched the waist so that it would sit on me yay =D For me, despite the fit of the garment, if i love the fabric i will just purchase it so i can just make alterations. Teehee hope you all had a nice week ! xoxo

Short hair

anna wears

marcs tee

forever new skirt

tony bianco boots

mimco bracelet

dotti hat

sportsgirl brooch

So this is my new haircut! It's pretty much only the length that's changed, but for me that was a big difference! I basically love hair that has soft curls or waves, and with my new short length I decided to add that element to it as well. Keeping it really simple on a hot Summer's day with a tee and skirt, but added the hat to make it more interesting =) Hope everyone's having a great week xoxo

Naked Pastels

alvina wears

two toned sheer silk georgette & jersey top made by self

woollen jersey tank made by self (worn underneath)

reversible skirt with silk georgette detail made by self

staccato calf skin ankle boots

sportsgirl bag

mazal ring

Don't you just love clothes that make you feel naked and free? =D The garments were fun to make but it is going to be hard to maintain because it's all hand wash/dry clean, so I better be careful not to stain them >_<.. Anyways Autumn is approaching in Sydney and I can't wait =) have a lovely weekend everyone xoxo

Vintage Classics

anna wears

vintage jacket
marcs blouse
zimmermann skirt
mimco bracelet
chanel ring
charlotte olympia flats

Sometimes all you really need is a preppy blouse, high waist skirt, and a classic boyfriend blazer, to get yourself a fail safe look. This jacket is a little big so it has quite a boxy fit, which makes it so easy to throw on over a rather fitted outfit. I have to say I have a huge love for all things blush, so really adore that the pale pink complements the ivory and gold quite well. Then I just had to add my kitty flats for that extra bit of character =p They really are the statement shoe, and I never fail to get compliments on them whenever I wear them! I still squeal a little when I see new season colours and textures show up, because they just work in so many ways.

This is actually the last set of photos with my old hair do, cause I went and got a huge chop straight after! It was kind of a shock at first, as it was noticeably shorter, but didn't take too long to get used to. I think hairdressers make it worse... they always ask me twice if I really want to cut so much, it's as if they think i'm making a huge mistake and want to indirectly let me know.

Cyborg Girl

alvina wears

dion lee jacket
paper scissors tee
high waisted shorts from Korea
wittner platforms

"There is nothing about being female that naturally binds women together into a unified category" - Donna Haraway - Cyborg Manifesto