What to do for the big 4. 0.

I'm at a bit of a loss really. About turning 40 next month. It doesn't really bother me to be honest, but I do find it a bit bizarre that I will soon be officially 'middle aged'. I'm not really sure if I've ever given being 40 much thought. It's a big milestone, one that has always felt so far away in the future that it's not been worth thinking about. When I was younger I could never 'see' beyond 30. I guess I thought that by 40 I'd be 'sorted'. Content, settled, boring (?)...

But there is an expectation, a pressure, that you should do something to mark the occasion, and that is where I'm stuck. 

I have set a budget for the Big Day, and it seems these are my choices...

Ideas for celebrating a 40th:

A skydive

A party at home 

A party at a venue

A weekend away (with friends or family or husband)

A trip somewhere new/exciting

A real pair of Christian Louboutin Pigalle stilettos (v tempted)

A diamond pendant/necklace

A pair of diamond earrings

A meal at a flashy restaurant (with husband)
A painting

Ummm.... I just can't decide. Actually, I can. I want to be selfish. I want something for me. I want the diamond necklace! I was going for the designer heels, but have changed my mind. I want to blow my budget on a keepsake that I can wear everyday, that will last forever, that I can pass on to mini me one day.

Having a party is just not my thing. I know that's anti-social, but it's just too much work and time and effort - and it cuts into my pressie money (!). Besides, Mr S and I often drink and reminisce to all our favourite retro tunes, so, do I need to subject my friends to that on a larger scale? Nah.

A lunch and glass of champers with friends, perhaps. Or informal drinks one night? Yes, that would be nice. Low key, that's me!

But a diamond is forever. A girls best friend. Yes. Choice made. Thanks for helping chaps! 



Shoes, parties, holidays, adventure... what would you choose? all of the above?!

a new outfit

I love these cotton trousers from Mix. I think I might just have to buy them, along with a new vest and possibly new shoes... it has been a while (since my last shoe purchase and Uggs don't count!). I'm really of liking this outfit... Comfy for round the house, geat with thongs for popping out for a coffee, and casual- cool with a nice pair of stilettos.  Yep, that'd do.

Mix printed drawstring trousers $25

Mix seam-free tank $8

Siren 'Jessica' heels $149

today I am wearing...

A bit of a mixed weather kind of day. A bit of everything. Sun, cloud, blue sky, grey sky, warm, cold. I feel a bit like that myself...

I have a coffee meeting this morning, an excuse (now I work from home) to slip my feet into a pair of heels (hoorah!) and pop on a work dress.

I'm wearing my plum lined black Tokito dress and my aubergine (egg plant doesn't sound quite the same does it?!) Whistles pea coat. I've had this coat for years. I must have been about 22 when I bought this coat. Blimey! It's lasted well. It's still like new. Although it does smell slightly musty after being packed away in a box of old London clothes for so long (even after being dry cleaned).

It's funny, when I was out shopping in London a few weeks ago, one of the sales girls came up to me to ask where I got my coat from, saying, "the retro over sized style is so 'in' now isn't it".  I told her "Absolutely, I just love vintage style", and chuckled to myself.

My heels are Zoe Wittner, but then if you read my blog, you'll know that. You've seen them on numerous occasions.



Whistles coat, Zoe Wittner heels, Tokito dress

Blake's mighty fine baps

Blake lively had her assets on show at the Turbo premiere (with hubby Ryan) last night. And what a fine pair they are! Certainly caught my attention! Just look how full and pert they look, I bet everyone struggled to take their eyes off them! 

The pretty but 'not trying too hard' grey Burberry outfit and (to die for) Christian Louboutin nude Pigalle stilettos are just no match for Mrs Reynold's natural wonders. Lucky girl. 

Enjoy them while you can hon. Once you squeeze a few mini Ryan's out, I'm afraid you'll be left with just loose skin and over sucked stretchy nipples (Unless you get implants of course...)

 

today I am wearing...

So nice to see the sun again today! To be able to shed the boring winter uniform of jeans and a long sleeve v-neck. I have a work lunch today, so wanted to wear a simple dress with a bit of colour. This is a new Leona Edmiston cowl neck twist dress, that I got off the Myer clearance rack for $40. I only bought it because it was on sale, but I had been on the look out for another Leona Edmiston dress, as I have a couple because they are so comfy to wear and wash so well (no ironing!). For shoes, I decided on my black suede Witchery sling backs that I bought a Christmas and haven't actually worn out yet! 

BTW have you checked out the Leona Edmiston nightwear? Well do, because it's gorgeous and so comfortable (if you like sleeping in nighties that is). I have a long slinky one that I love... and there is a sale on sleepwear at Myer at the moment...

 



Leona Edmiston cowl neck twist dress and Witchery sling backs



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today I am wearing...

My new Gap dress! One of my (few) purchases from the UK. I miss Gap. I have done since living in Oz. A place chocka full of all your staple garments, from jeans to cardies and simple cotton summer dresses. This one is in soft, stretchy jersey and the top is double thick so I don't have to wear a bra (yay, no nipple show through). Today I'm keeping it simple and as it comes, but next time I think I'll add a thin red belt and wear my red Keds. I love it.

 Strapless navy and white stripey dress from GAP, was £50, mine for £25.

for a more curvy fit

Before heading over to the UK last month, I nipped into Myer and snagged myself a bargain off the 75% off clearance rail.  A pair of Levi 'Bold Curve' jeans, for only $17 (down from $119)!  I tell you, they were made for me!  A perfect curvy sized 28 (waist - not dress size!), that doesn't gape at the back or hug my thighs too tight.  Now, I'm not a jeans lover, but I will definitely buy these again. I totally recommend them to all you ladies out there with a more hour glass shape. You can get them in boot leg, classic and skinny.

Normally buying jeans is such a chore because they never fit right, so I'm so pleased I can now just go out and buy a pair again without worrying about fit.  If you're interested Levi's have a cool What's Your Curve ID thing online so you can 'size' yourself. I'm so behind the times! 



Levi's Bold Curve jeans $119 (or mine for $17!)