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25.01.2022 Brisbane - my beautiful city. The city lights, the river, the bridges - a lovely tableau for our last Friday night Christmas party cruise.
25.01.2022 Am officially on Christmas holidays as the office has closed but don’t think it’s sunk in yet as don’t normally work Monday’s and Tuesdays anyway. Loads of running around yesterday with groceries and last minute items.
24.01.2022 ......and my work days for the week is starting. Wanted to wear these gorgeous wedges again so teamed with some burgundy with this column dress by @sacha_drake Busy couple of days with @sharethedignityaustralia collections, some tests and then getting my colours done with @fashionfor50s - this isn’t exactly one of the colours but pretty close
24.01.2022 Counting down - 3 work days left until the break - even though will be very full on. Patterned pants from Style Me Luxe with Sacha Drake navy top.
22.01.2022 MY GIFT TO YOU - Blend of citrine, amber and tigers eye to compliment the dichroic pendant. Citrine - attracts wealth, prosperity and success Amber - regarded as the stone of courage Tigers eye - power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity... One of the last dozen pieces that I am offering for free as my Christmas gift to you. (Just requesting postage to be covered). DM if you love it.
22.01.2022 Using the tie up under the bust today to give shape to take focus away from tummy. @sacha_drake top @clothingclickau skirt
22.01.2022 Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing and wonderful Christmas. Enjoy your family time, quiet time or whatever makes you happy. Thanks for coming along with me for another year and let's see what 2021 has in store.
22.01.2022 In Bundy for ITF SEQ - Practical Self Defence and Original Taekwon-Do grading and about to head out for Grading dinner. Excited to wear my new Sacha Drake genie style pants and top. Simple all navy is a great neutral for showcasing my Dune London shoes and bag bought in Dubai years ago.
22.01.2022 Two weeks until the IITB drive starts - drop off at any Bunnings. Here is a story from the StD Facebook page - It’s important you understand just how important these kind donations are to the women who receive them. So today, we’re going to share with you a story about one beautiful soul whose burden was lightened the day she had a bag arrive for her. This is the kind message she sent us: "Dear all involved,... Today I became the recipient of a Dignity Bag. I want to wholeheartedly thank all involved in this project. It's difficult to express what it means to me, far beyond the practicalities of the gift itself. There are items I'm desperately in need of, as well as really thoughtful, generous gifts - like a pair of pretty pink earrings and nail polish. There's also a Christmas card with a note from Nicky included. The encouraging words touched my heart and, along with the gift itself, gave me a priceless and much needed sense that someone cares, and, just maybe, there's hope after all. My situation at the moment involves chronic illness, disability, depression, anxiety and PTSD. As a result, I have no income, am homeless and can only access a public health system I've already exhausted in my attempts to find help. I'm also grieving a relationship breakdown and have been unable to see a light at the end of the tunnel, so this bag was heaven-sent, coming at just the right time. It's so much more than just a bag of gifts to someone like me. I'm not usually a person to lose hope, but I'm overwhelmed by the consistent knocks life has sent my way over the last decade. I'm writing this because I want to sincerely thank you, but also to let you know that your work is not in vain, and it really has touched my life and helped me. I recognise that it can be hard when you don't directly see the results of your efforts, so I hope that you will be encouraged by my story, knowing that there are so many other stories out there, and women who matter.........
21.01.2022 Yesterday’s outfit needed comfort that I could go from work then out to a casual dinner with friends- swapped out the heels for kicks. Styling You The Label pants with Motto top Put a few words in the story about photo two (apart from me looking like a giant - what the!!). Anyway I digress - we are all part of a Kythera Girls group. We all had been friends or clients (or both) with ‘let’s call him Bob’ for many many years. Bob had been my hairdresser on and off over a 30 y...ear period (he did my wedding hair too), and everyone of us had a similar story. Bob was getting married on Kythera/Kythira in the Greek Islands and we all went. It was a great trip and we all met there or got reacquainted. Anyway without details the friendships with Bob have gone but our ‘girls’ friendships have stayed strong. Always a loud, laughter filled, warm and enjoyable time with these lovely ladies.
21.01.2022 Gift for you.....Sharing some Christmas joy. Rose Quartz is the stone of universal love. It restores trust and harmony in relationships, encouraging unconditional love. Love this? Just dm me and it’s yours. (Just asking for postage to be covered thanks).
20.01.2022 Final ‘my gift to you’ photo as I think the posting cut off to arrive pre Christmas is near. Lovely and feminine pinks with hint of black - lamp work glass feature with rose quartz and pearl. DM if you’d love this for free.
20.01.2022 Who is a platform lover? I bought these Brazilio platforms when recently up at Noosa and today was debut. I can vaguely remember wearing a pair of Mums as dress ups - so I don’t have the ‘done them once not doing them again’ excuse. Have to admit I was a little careful walking around as I can roll an ankle or fall over on flat ground but home now in one piece. They go so well with these linen pants from @2blackflamingos and sequin Styling You The Label tee
20.01.2022 All the blues today for work.....even my toenails. Gorgeous new blouse from @mottofashions with silk like pants from @stylemeluxe and @guess bag. Does remind me a little of my school uniform but shhhh.
20.01.2022 Me and my pot again lol. Fabulous pants from Styling You The Label - just so very comfy.
20.01.2022 Throwback photo from May 2016 as I’m not getting dressed up today. I can still remember buying this skirt. Back in the day @sacha_drake would have warehouse sales. This one time I was third in the line up but could see i was the first size 14 so was excited. Raced into the sale when roller door went up and found the 14 racks. There was only ONE of this skirt on the rack so held into it for dear life. I did buy other pieces but this one stays with me - even if now too snug around that waistline to wear at present. Adore the print and the style xxx
19.01.2022 Final Christmas shopping at lunch today.......and was for me lol. Oh and collected my Christmas party outfit from the post. Amongst that I did some work too Motto top LuLu Manna Label skirt Wittner Shoes heels
19.01.2022 Pink flowery skirt = flowery doorway naturally Skirt ex @stylemeluxe Blouse ex @stylingyouthelabel
19.01.2022 Cool lightweight dress for a Sunday drive to get out of the apartment - first time in a few days lol.
18.01.2022 FREE - Another Christmas gift for you. Pretty in pink one off piece - - Ceramic beads - Pale pink and white freshwater pearls - Faceted rose quartz - Dyed agate rectangles... Keen on this - am just asking for postage to be covered.
18.01.2022 I’ve made up my bags.....how about you? I’m a shero too so any questions just ask.
18.01.2022 And as promised here is my makeup routine using powder based products - I can’t see much of a difference for the end result so I’ll keep mixing it up.
17.01.2022 Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind - Bernard M Baruch My quote of the day app is doing a great job Mixed bag today with Styling You The Label Maddy pants, an @loveintimo singlet and Motto cold shoulder top
16.01.2022 Last 14 'FREEBIES' left. (Just asking for postage to be covered please). Any left by this week-end will be donated to charity.
16.01.2022 Lunch today with friends - pretty much our annual catch up. I met Rex and Jenny April 1999 when I started working for Rex in his HR/Recruitment business and we are all just family now. Unfortunately Rex and his wife Deb (sitting next to me) have not been able to come home from Melbourne most of the year so are really enjoying catching up with everyone. Always a catchup of laughs and reminiscing of the 12/13 years that we worked together.
16.01.2022 My Christmas Gifts for you - all items in this Album are FREE, I am just asking for postage costs to be covered, thanks. Please comment below any that you want.
16.01.2022 Dressed for work but just having a detour for some much needed hair attention with the gorgeous Kim @chromahair - more on stories. All Styling You The Label comfort today top and pants with Wittner Shoes heels.
16.01.2022 Loads of up and down today at work so glad I wore kicks. Linen pants front @2blackflamingos with @stylingyouthelabel tee
14.01.2022 Fabulous Christmas Eve with the beautiful Joanne, her partner Maaki and Jasmine and Ethan. Some outtakes too for the memories and our group shot.
13.01.2022 Cool and comfy needed today. Our thoughts were to head in Mt Mee general direction but didn’t make it. Headed out the Gap way stopping at lookouts as we found them. Spot of rally car driving at one spot which had me a little worried but we survived. Got as far at Samford Village with lunch at the Samford Hotel, photo op and then came home the ‘normal’ route - a lot quicker. All my wardrobe with Mela Purdie pants, strappy top from Style Me Luxe and FRANKiE4 footwear sandals
13.01.2022 Grabbed a quick photo before jumping in the car this morning for drive home. Trip up to Bundy was 4 by taking but home trip was 5 hours - boy that Sunny Coast to Brisbane strip is awful. For car comfort chose both tee and pants from Styling You The Label and FRANKiE4 footwear sandals.
13.01.2022 Pretty typical Boxing Day for us - snacks and board games. We played this new game and also cribbage- which always reminds me of past family Christmases. What does your Boxing Day look like?
13.01.2022 My Christmas gifts offered for free on Facebook and IG story have been hugely popular - this is 1 of the 25 odd that l have left. Feel free to check out the album - link in profile.
12.01.2022 Invite to this evening's Xmas event for Styling You stated 'poolside glam' so when I saw this Sacha Drake dress recently it was a winner. Beautiful print, shape and so very comfortable. Orange flats and earrings I made as I was literally walking out the door. Thanks so much Nikki for inviting me....... gorgeous outdoor area.....and also thanks to @katelukephotography for taking my photo.
12.01.2022 Wonderful MC event with girlfriends today wearing all Sacha Drake - skirt and top - with Alison Clark Millinery fascinator and Wittner Shoes heels. Didn’t have a win but still a winning day.
12.01.2022 Back again for #thursdaytellusyourstory with @retiring_not_shy and @melisainoz I remember this period in my life like it was yesterday. This was my hair 6 years ago. I visited the oncologist to find out the breast cancer treatment plan and his comment was ‘well you’ll get a free haircut’ meaning the chemo would make my hair fall out. So I thought I’d be proactive. It really is cruel - bad enough to need surgery on your breasts but then the treatment makes your hair fall out... - double whammy on your femininity. Anyway when I knew the timing for my first chemo I visited my hairdresser at the time and he suggested a staggered approach. 1. He curled it lovely the Thursday before as a last hurrah 2. On the Saturday he cut off my ponytail into the short wavy style 3. On the Sunday he cut into a pixie style (and my beautiful girlfriend Jo surprised me to be there and had her hair cut too in support - very emotional day). Then a few days after the first chemo my hair started to fall out. I can still remember sitting in the bath asking Anthony to shave my head as the clumps coming out looked awful so a clean scalp it was. I primarily wore a wig except at home or with friends the scarf was simpler. I do miss my long hair but admit it was a lot of work - short hair is so much easier to handle.
12.01.2022 Such a muggy day here is Brisbane today - had to go sleeveless - with a lilac and navy combo. First outing of this current range Motto blue leatherette tube skirt with a slightly older cowl neck top from Style Me Luxe I did take a tumble this evening in our driveway - bloody uneven surface - and it was like watching myself in slow motion as the tube skirt made it hard to stop myself from falling - but apart from being embarrassed I was mainly worried about tearing the skirt and luckily I didn’t.
11.01.2022 I must have flowers, always, and always. - Claude Monet Even just for my photos love to have flowers involved. Pants from Style Me Luxe with Sacha Drake top
11.01.2022 After this photo was taken I said ‘bye’ to Anthony for the day - as he is back at work - and so.......off to groceries I go. @stylingyouthelabel jeans and @converse All Stars
10.01.2022 Top 9 for the year. Interesting how engagement has really dropped but on the other hand I don’t post anything unusual so maybe I need to revamp my posting content for 2021.
10.01.2022 Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. Cicero Snapped this photo yesterday morning having breakfast with Anthony before work. Feeling gratitude for - - a gorgeous man who loves spending time with me - that we still actually talk - we see so many people around us on their phones and it makes us sad... - and much more - but I know I’m very fortunate. Happy last weekend before Christmas
08.01.2022 Happy New Year.......a blank canvas for all (including my face lol). Morning walk done and dusted and stopped off for breakfast just around the the corner on home leg - hence why no makeup, hot and sweaty. Can’t wait to see what 2021 has in store for us all.
08.01.2022 Joining in #thursdaytellusyourstory again with @retiring_not_shy and @melisainoz My previous employer loved the Melbourne Cup and out of the 12 years or so that I worked for Rex probably 10 Melbourne Cups we went to events - with the Tattersalls Club being a repeat venue as he was a member. Nine years ago we got frocked up as usual and off we went. Bought a few raffle tickets too in a gorgeous pearl necklace from Hardy Brothers. They had a box set up with the necklace insid...e. If your raffle ticket was called out you went up, picked a key out of a bag and then tried to open the box. So everyone was standing around as they called out four different numbers and everyone headed up to try their luck without success. So it came down to ‘lucky number 5’ and blow me down my raffle ticket was called out so I knew that I had won. I can still hear one of my colleagues/friends whistling and whoop whooping for me. Such a great time - even though I have only worn it a couple of times it’s the best prize I’ve ever won.
08.01.2022 This morning headed to Chroma Hair Studio for much needed hair attention and catching up with Kim. This arvo saw me drop off the remaining 80 odd bags to another charity from the Share the Dignity It’s in the Bag campaign. Motto pants came out to play again
08.01.2022 Casual outfit today for dropping car off for service, taking Coco to the vet (so need a top that she can cover in fur and also dig claws in as she gets very frightened).
08.01.2022 Check out these cute pants! Did a spot of shopping Tuesday night and they arrived yesterday - amazing service and so happy with all pieces from Motto - Gingham slim ankle tie jeans - Pink silky smock top
07.01.2022 Part of my Christmas gift from Joanne - I love her patty cakes and these ones she's made gluten free too so they are going down so well.
07.01.2022 Classic quality white tee from Styling You The Label and pink FRANKiE4 footwear suede kicks dresses down this stunning printed skirt from Style Me Luxe for a Friday.
07.01.2022 I’m surprised no one has snapped this stunner up as my Christmas Gift. I love the burgundy and garnet is a gorgeous stone......and the apricot pearl pulls the apricot colour out of the dichroic pendant. Just asking for postage to be covered or happy for pick up.
06.01.2022 I’ve got new shorts!! Loving these new pair from Styling You The Label - perfect for an afternoon of photography for the Brisbane @itfseq grading. Boy I’m a tad pooped though and we now have the Xmas dinner this evening. Luckily tomorrow is a nothing on day.
06.01.2022 Pretty in pink - compliment I received today from a complete stranger - and I’ll take it lol. @stylingyouthelabel blouse with this stunning print skirt from @stylemeluxe
05.01.2022 Christmas shopping today. Out to Carindale and then into city......and a few items off list even a sneaky one for me lol. Linen shorts and top both from the special rake recently at @stylemeluxe with @frankie4footwear Megan’s (all bought myself).
04.01.2022 Hearing these stories makes me proud to help this amazing Charity. I have bags put together for the drive, and also ready to check collected bags too. The charity has already received 10% more charity requests than last year - so the need in our community is huge.
04.01.2022 Afternoon photo from yesterday - but at least not storming . Popped into Sacha Drake in city Wednesday to buy *1* dress BUT came home with *4* items (should have known better lol). One piece being these stunning harem pants with the ankle detail - lux fabric and beautiful fall in navy. ... They go so well with the lilac hi/Lo top bought recently on sale from Style Me Luxe and finished with new FRANKiE4 footwear - so all recent purchases.
03.01.2022 First two photos are how I will always remember dad - either with fish or covered in grease. . My mum used to say that dad could just look at grease and it would jump on him. My wonderful dad would have turned 85 today - happy birthday Dad - love and miss you every day. The second photo is him scrubbed up lol - didn’t happen very often but love this photo too.
03.01.2022 Yep that is the same top as yesterday - don’t hate me . If I wear clothes for a short time and I don’t get sweaty I like to try and get a second wear - especially when to be ironed lol. Several seasons ago adrift white trousers today though for appointments, girly lunch and groceries.
03.01.2022 I adore this caftan - have owned for many years now and i probably only wear once a year. Always good to have a classic like this. Sacha Drake caftan Wittner Shoes heels
02.01.2022 Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it - Lou Holtz So true - how your mind can have such a huge impact on things. I was feeling down missing Mum and Dad - wishing they were here still for me to talk to, to share life with. But I need to just remember the fun times, their love and support always and how they made me who I am. New top Sacha Drake with patterned pants from Style Me Luxe and Wittner Shoes heels.
02.01.2022 Work Christmas party last night. I had snapped up this gorgeous Sonia play suit from Styling You The Label for this event and so perfect. Finished with FRANKiE4 footwear sandals and pearl jewellery I made.
02.01.2022 Work day for me. Motto gorgeous cowl neck blouse is perfect for work. Part of my ‘yesterday’ was videoing me putting on my makeup - sounds exciting doesn’t it . But there had been a few questions about the Trinny London items that I have bought so had the time (and inclination) so did it. Must warn everyone though - not likely to become a regular thing - no beauty blogger here lol. Post coming soon.
02.01.2022 30th......saw me head into the office today......with my job share colleague..... for EOM and as our parent company is Singapore based EOFY too. We locked ourselves in the office and worked away. Styling You The Label jeans... LuLu Manna Label top FRANKiE4 footwear kicks Jag new Christmas pressie bag See more
02.01.2022 Wonderful Xmas table arrangement workshop tonight with Francesca's Flowers - love how this turned out.
01.01.2022 Not a beauty blogger or an expert by any means - this is just me using the products for my daily makeup.
01.01.2022 Merry Christmas- my gift to you. Love this blend of red coral, mother of pearl and dyed agate features. Sterling silver toggle clasp and earwires. ... Dm if you’re love to have for Christmas - only asking for postage to be covered. Xxx
01.01.2022 This morning before breakfast and a work day.......slightly more muted look today compared to yesterday so no random compliments . @stylingyouthelabel cropped jeans (previous season) @lulumanna_label hi/Lo top
01.01.2022 New specs. I am fine wearing sunnies that are prescription (cause you don’t know) but I’m not too keen on wearing the ‘inside’ glasses so I usually go for a very neutral and small framed pair. But this latest lot - my distance script has actually decreased - I’ve gone for something different with the pink and burgundy frames - let’s see how confident I am wearing them lol.
01.01.2022 Such a different look for me - I’m wearing a belt . Felt this style shorts needed a tuck - tried various ones - half, French etc but ended with a full tuck and first wear of a recent belt buy. Shorts bought on sale recently from @stylemeluxe with old @mottofashions singlet and @frankie4footwear sandals. Day of appointments, shopping (exciting items such as toaster and iron lol) and groceries.
01.01.2022 Throwback to Friday - my last day of work for two weeks. My favourite doorway looking a little different though with the flowers dying off but the greenery still looks nice.
