Photo Dump Part 3: Caught Up

This be the last photo dump of today. From the camera roll, here we go. 

A very belated Mother's Day gift - Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC in camel (ordered from the Iconic - still on sale at 30% off)

OOTD: River Island camo top, Trenery cardigan, Rebecca Minkoff bag, ASOS jeans, Country Road flats, Lovisa necklace, Marc Jacobs bracelet

Those darned Countdown DreamWorks Action Heroes Cards (take that Dr Seuss)

Embroidery floss from the mother-in-law - best kind of hand-me-downs, I say

Embroidery - a family portrait

Sitting by the fire in winter - much needed for my chilblain-prone tootsies

Waiting in Drexels for our table

Mini haul from Witchery Kids and Kikki.K - I plan on making my own version of that bunny bag (SQUEE!)

Mango T, Wish blazer, ASOS jeans, Lovisa necklace, MK watch, Marcs booties, Rebecca Minkoff

We just got this Bugaboo footmuff for our Donkey cos a blankie was just not cutting it for winter - this is the regular footmuff (you can also get the waterproof 'High Performance' version but we figured we wouldn't be walking him in wet weather without the rain cover anyway)

Accessories shot: RM bag, Lovisa necklace, MJ bracelet, MK watch, Lovisa midi rings, wedding rings

My wonderful, stoic father-in-law insists on washing our cars even when it's freezing outside. He loves us so and shows it via acts of service #lovelanguages

Watching Pentatonix on Halmoni's phone

Drinking a fluffy - the quaint lil Italian espresso cup and saucer are from Ceramiche Italia <3 (super affordable, 50% off at Briscoes atm)

And I do believe, we are now all caught up. Now I'm going to go collapse in bed. Stay warm and well this winter, or if you're in the Northern Hemisphere, enjoy that sunshine!!


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Overdue Post: Photo Dump Part 1

Hi-ho! 'Tis winter and I hate it! I've no excuse for not posting! 

I've 3 Photo Dumps to share - I'm cheating and splitting it into 3 because... well... it's hard looking at a huge photo-heavy post with no breaks. Here's Part 1: the Super Old Stuff.

Country Road metallic sweater, Witchery necklace, ASOS coated jeans, Michael Kors watch

Shot of ACV in warm water (plus tsp of honey) and grapefruit for a strangely healthy sort of breakfast -  hated it. It's winter dangit. I need soup and toast. 

Kmart T (size 16 for oversized look), Glassons chambray, Witchery leggings, Prada tote, ASOS boots, Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet, MK watch, Diva necklace

ASOS boots and Witchery leggings (and rug) close up - no shoesies allowed but a momentary lapse in discipline for the sake of fashion

Max blazer, Kmart T (size 16 and backwards), Korean jeans, Diva necklace

Travel atomiser and EOS lipbalms from Star Cosmetics

My fave loafers (Matiko) and my fave jeans (ASOS)

A fun Kmart onesie lol

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Photo Dump: OOTDs and Other Such

Wow - where'd the week go? Is it the end of the week already?? I've been pretty slack this week; instead of doing anything productive in the creative sense, a lot of time was spent in front of the screen just catching up on GoT. I watched the first season with some interest, couldn't be bothered with the second and third but read all the synopses on them, have been up-to-date with the fourth so far and have suddenly become interested in catching up. Thus, my week is gone. And thus, I say crap like 'thus' cos my brain is all in Game-of-Thronesy-speak. How bad-ass is Tyrion? He was definitely one of my characters since the very first episode and everything I've watched so far has solidifed my enthusiasm over him - no spoilers here. Just lots of woots: wootwoot!! Everyone loves a smart man, no? ^-^ 

I have no real content for you today, just a photo dump - ancient stuff here. And I mean, last year sort of ancient. I could go even further back... for some reason I just have piles and piles of these sort of photos. I don't have Facebook so I've had absolutely nowhere to put these snaps. Isn't it just pitiful?? Can you imagine?? "MAN I look purdy," *snap* "WOW what a purdy photo of me lookin purdy..." ... ... ... *crickets chirp*

Thank you blog. You've justified my crazy.

What I wore to the wee man's Christening: Mango top, Zara coat, Korean skirt and shoes (forgot the brand), Cotton On belt, Alexander McQueen scarf

Kmart tank top, Jeans West singlet (layered underneath), Cotton On (Men's) chambray, Witchery leggings, Glassons studded loafers, Vero Moda anorak, Prada tote, Chanel scarf (tied onto bag), Michael Kors watch

Accessories: Marc by Marc Jacobs key pouch, Marc by Marc Jacobs rubber bracelet, MK watch, House of Harlow ring, wedding rings

Some sequinned fold up flats I keep in the car (just in case!)

Kmart sweatshirt, Splendid reversible sherpa vest, V&S jacket, ASOS jeans, ASOS leather boots

Waiting with the faux dog for the Master to awake from his slumber so we can go out

What my mornings used to look like - morning coffee, draw on the face, listen to some music while the Master slept

The battlefield

Designated area for the Master's noms. The Green Monkey brand tastes AMAZING! NZ-made, certified organic and babies love the taste. 

ASOS maxi, Country Road cardigan, Cotton On belt, Kmart heels, MK watch, MJ bracelet, Belle Noel bangle

The Master's hair used to stand up on end for some reason - no product necessary, just a Saiyan baby.

ASOS shirt, ASOS jeans, Kmart heels, MJ bracelet, MK watch

The Master's big-boy seat - this thing can rear-face for toddlers so it's incredibly safe

A shoe family portrait - can you tell I'm obsessed with a certain cheapy pair from Kmart?? They were $19 and I can't tell you how many people have stopped me to compliment these babies. Added bonus: since they're block heels they're ultra comfy and steady (for heels anyway)

Watching some NFL - got to start them young. This is back when we had the baby jail going!

Xmas dinner attire: Free People dress, Country Road tank top, Belle Noel bangle, Kmart heels, Xmas accessories from dollar store

Country Road metallic knit sweater, vintage Levi's cut-offs, Wolfords, No.1 Shoes ballet flats, Mimco necklace, MK watch

Switched out the old glass dining table for this Rimu beauty

Training to become a football super star like Alessandro Del Piero ^_<

Chicken-stance - helped him keep his balance I guess when he was new to walking

Sorry about the irrelevant photo dump. I'll have some proper content this coming week - I've fully caught up with GoT so I'll be rejoining real life again. Also, The Mentalist is finished, Suits isn't back till mid-June and I've no idea how behind I am on Vampire Diaries... last episode I watched Elena had only JUST become a vampire. Die-hard fans just spluttered because I'm really REALLY behind. Yeah. So I'll be productive this week, I think! I hope! Unless some new show sucks me in... please don't!!! 

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What's In My Bag...

I don't know about you, but I just luuuurve these sort of posts - you know the ones that peek into one's handbag, or take a sneaky peak at one's dresser/vanity or wardrobe? Call me Pervy McPervason, but I just love how they reveal so much about a woman; whether she's the 5-minute-and-go-no-nonsense type, or more of a labour-over-every-eyelash type... I definitely fall into that latter category, even though I aspire to be more like the former. I don't know what it is about those effortless types that seemingly flip the bird at all those contouring tutorials on Pinterest and go You know what? Stuff you, bronzer. but still manage to look so stinkin' lovely. Must be all in the attitude. What do you think??

Anyway, here's what's in my bag. I just got home from the mall the other day and took photos of its innards. I like the spontaneous What's In My Bag photos, not the one's where the owner has obviously carefully curated its contents and culled any messy human-y things and made it look more like a magazine spread of what one SHOULD carry in an imaginary perfectly baby poop-free existence... 

Nah. This is real life man. 

This is what I carry when I'm going out with the toddler who has already eaten lunch (and done his "business" for the day) - it's a whole 'nutha story (and different handbag) when we're going out for lunch... and I anticipate toddler thunder down under. Sorry. Real life. 

And on that poetic note, I present to you, my bag. Or as the Americans call it, my purse. Teehee. Sounds so ladylike. 

Side snaps opened up to allow for more stuffage

Oh hey there, you're lookin' fiiine...
You know who's lookin' fine tonight? Seth Mosakowski. Name that movie. 

All the business (L-R sort of): snack cup, sippy cup, food pouch, oil papers case, cracker wrapper, wallet, tissues, receipts, photos, dangly bag hook, Raybans, phone, raisins, pen drive, coin purse, Baby Lips, NARS lippie, Stila powder, hand sanitiser, hand cream, keys, wet wipes PHEW

Mirror, lip stuff and powder goes into the inside zippered pocket

Pen drive and card thingamajig that came with the bag go in the small inside unzippered pocket

Receipts and photos in back zippered pocket

Hand sanitiser and hand cream - so cute! They're from Etude House and both smell lovely!

Wet wipes in the front zippered pocket

Everything else just in the main compartment: sunnies, snacks, keys, wallet and sippy cup

Hope you enjoyed!

How's your bag? Do you even carry a bag? Maybe you carry a purse. In that case, what's in your purse? Is it neatly organised? Do you carry your entire life with you? Have you run out of gum like me? Do you have a cutesy pink macaron coin purse from the kids section in Whitcoull's too? Do you have bag hook dongle too? I dunno. I just love this sort of stuff. I'm now off to browse Pinterest and be all Peeping Tom at more purse innards. Oh yeah. 

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