...In the eye of the beholder

Lately I've had a longing. A yearning for a little something in my life - to cuddle, play with and care for. When I see someone walking by with their own little guy, I can't help but run over for a play.
No, my biological clock is not in a state of overdrive - there's plenty of ticking left on that timekeeper. Rather, my cluckiness is concerned with a companion of the four-legged variety.

Having been without a pet for the last year and a half, I've found myself drawn to all the little pups that seem to be running round recently. This infatuation has led to many conversations with friends about our favourite breeds. And repeatedly, my dogs of choice have been met with disagreement, shock, and occasionally disgust. In my eyes, a dog needs to have character. Sure, golden retrievers or labs are beautiful dogs - our family pet for 16 years was a lab cross - but to me there's nothing cuter than an ugly little pooch. Boston terriers, pugs, bulldogs, chihuahuas, staffies... the weirder looking and more squished their faces are, the better. How could you say no to their big, googly, slightly cross-eyed puppy dog eyes?

the shoots?

this season, magazines and fashion blogs have dubbed the slightly-less-than-ankle-boots, shoots (shoe boots). these were left off my wishlist in the last post, but finally go the images working... so let me know what you think. i actually bought the black ones, but i'm considering taking them back if they don't look right with my dresses and stuff... but i think they'll be good to wear through summer and winter, and for both nights out and more corporate occasions. the heel is a really comfortable thickness and height, but they're a little bit roomy because i have a very narrow foot. on second thoughts, i think i'll keep them. haha... it was always going to happen.




the gold boot is coming out at the same store any day now, and rest assured... i'll be waiting when it arrives.


kiss hug

love and lust

Apologies for lack of posts of late, recently been in the hosiptal for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Sounds more impressive than using the everyday words... ok, so i had my gallbladder removed. so my absence is excusable!

but on a lighter note. woooooowweeeee is there a lot on my wishlist of late. loving fashion at the moment! the prints, the luxe boho, the vintage inspiration, the colours... there's so much room for interpretation in each trend. Great season for everyone not looking like walking clones. and a great season for successful op-shopping! my local has been doing me proud, i've come out of there with some exciting finds recently. yesterday - a purple and black skirt (worn as dress) for $1, a black tank (to be tucked into high waists) for 50c, high waisted denim shorts for $1 and a checked sleeveless shirt (also to be tucked in) for $1.50. Perfect total price for me, as I'm currently living the unemployed life..

but back to today's fashion. some of my lust haves at the moment incluuuude...

this kitsch little doodad. i love this donkey. you grow flowers on it's head.



self-explanatory really. various items of jewellery i can't afford (though i do own the anchor necklace)


peacock necklace off etsy i thiiiink...



another Peacock necklace, from Tilkah



'I Still Love Dylan' tee from MyPetSquare



well, technically the skirt of this, but i could only find the dress image online... it's Sass and Bide


leotards to wear under high waists - this one's American Apparel



and there are about a million pairs of shoes, but for some reason i cant upload the pics. probably sparing you from filing through oodles of photos anyway.
does anyone want to buy me a belated christmas present??

kiss hug

dear santa...

my current wishlist includes:

• thin braces
• short lace gloves
• coffee table books on fashion, photography, design or paris
• a polaroid camera
• a short sleeved cardi
• the complete box set of sex and the city
• brown brogues
• a new lamp
• tan, chunky heels
• more 80s DVDs
• floor mats for my car
• a cord to get photos off my phone onto the computer
• cookbooks

quite lengthy. and there's more, i'm sure of it.

'dear santa, i've been a very good girl this year...'

kiss hug

i've got shoes on my mind

i've got a hankering for some t-bars. flats or heels. or better yet, flats and heels. with little socks. cute cute cute.

yet more lusting

Well just for a change I've found some things I want.

checked out the Australian Flavour online shopping site, they've got some of my favourite labels, and in particular I found these items:


oh my god that DRESS i have got to buy it for this summer...cutest thing I've seen in a long time.

enough lusting. remember, you're currently between jobs....