pre autumn blues

I know it's silly, but I'm dreading winter.  After two days of cooler, rainy weather, and seeing all the autumnal clothes in the shops, it's made me realise again how much I hate cold weather. 

I know it's not as bad when the sun shines, and yes, yes, I know it doesn't get really cold here (in sunny Queensland), but it's cold enough for me! So, in a month or two it'll be back to jeans and cardigans, scarves and boots (to keep my icy feet warm). Ugh. 

I don't know how people cope living in a crap climate.  I could never live back in the UK again, that's for sure.  All those cold dark mornings, the grey skies, the biting winds and glum faces.  Don't get me wrong, I loved living in London.  I still occasionally miss living in such a diverse, vibrant, culturally rich city. But nowadays I just couldn't do the weather.

Once again I will have to say 'so long' to my simple, easy dress wardrobe and bring out the layers. Maybe I'd be more excited about it if I have an long, lean athletic body, the 'apple' shape, that looked effortlessly glam in just a black v-neck and pair of skinny slacks.  Unfortunately that same outfit on my 'pear' shape just looks boring and frumpy. And I'm not really a tights person either.  I can't stand feeling so 'enclosed' in the undercarriage department. 

Anyway, enough with the moaning!  This is what I wish I looked good in...

(source net-a-porter.com)



Gucci cigerette trousers
(sorry I jusy can not says 'pants'!)

Stella McCartney flares



Theyskens' Theory leather Jadra' jacket

Marni v neck jumper

Saint Laurent ankle boots

Jimmy Choo 'Anouk' patent heels

today I am wearing...

I wear this dress all time in summer. It's such a light, easy, throw on style that can be dressed up or worn casually, by a change of shoes and a necklace (or two). I bought it in Hong Kong a few years ago when Mr S and I had a kid free visit (utter bliss!). Sightseeing, eating, shopping and sipping cocktails in trendy skyscraper bars, ahhhh.

I had to pop out to the mall this morning, kids things to buy (boring), but afterwards I did have a rather lengthy browse round the more interesting shops too. And guess what? I came home empty handed! I was totally under whelmed by the change in season, summer-autumn fashion. Blah.  I didn't see anyting I really liked. I had a big slab of cake with icing instead (sugar haters - it as finger licking good!).

Going casual. 

the birkin

I'm not really a handbag girl, but as my loyal readers will know, I do have a thing for the Hermes Birkin. Mr S and my sister think it looks like a granny bag, but this particular handbag actually makes my heart skip a beat (like when I spot a pair of Louboutins).

So you can imagine my delight when I got my beautiful orange Birkin (GF) mini. Perfect for daily use (my gorgeous full size red Birkin is just too heavy and big for everyday) and in such an ace colour. It smells of leather and

My Birkin before I added the lock and key

Me and my Birkin about to go on our first shopping trip together

time for a new pair

Thank you Rachel at Redcliffe Style for posting a pic of your lovely birthday heels!

I fell in love with them and got into quite a fluster, rambling to anyone who'd listen about needing to get to Myer quick quick, to grab a pair of these cool retro Pink Inc sandals for myself! Phew! I made it! It was meant to be. Fate. My size. $189 down to $29!

It's a rainy weekend, so I'm wearing them round the house. Happy me!

Lovely black satin and pink soles with a cute little diamante buckle

today I am wearing...

This is an old Supre dress that I've had for years (and hardly worn). Black broderie anglaise  cotton with low v-neck and a-line skirt. Has to be worn with lots of beads or a low necklace, to distract from the bra-less boobs.But I like it.

The occasion?  Gossip and a catch up with a very good friend.



Supre dress, Nine West slingbacks, glass beads and Mulberry clutch (genuine fake!)

pretty in pink

I love this picture of Pink.  Very cool.

Source: hellomaaazine.com

under pressure

My baby has started high school. Grade 7. Blimey. It makes me feel old. I mean I remember high school so well. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago. I had fun at school, that's what school was for, right?.  Learning?  Pfft.  After I hit 13 that aspect of school life took a back seat.  But that was me. I don't want my son to be like me.  I want him to go to school to learn and do well and succeed in life.  I don't want him to live a mediocre life of wishing he'd worked harder.  I want him to find things easy, not to have to try too hard, that combination of popular, passionate, hard working, interesting and motivated. Basically I want my son to be perfect. Poor baby. I put too much pressure on him, I know I do.  Last night, after a rant, I blurted out, "It's because I love you, because I care. I want the best for you!" But I know I'm going about it all the wrong way.  He didn't deserve the ear bashing, it was me feeling the pressure and just trying to 'encourage' him, but it all came out wrong, and I had to walk away and go and write in my diary to calm down. 

God knows what my kids will remember about me, when they are all grown up. My parents just wanted me to be happy.  I want my kids to be rich and happy in all aspects of their lives, to travel the world and to do something worth while.

Sometimes I think I'm not cut out for this parenting lark. I should have just worked in a shoe shop and had cats...
 

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