Happy Valentines Day to those of you who like to celebrate all things LOVE!
In our house it’s a little bit ho hum, it’s nice to be thought of and to think of those special to you but I don’t need a specific day to do that…. I’m loved up all year round haha
What I am always on the lookout for is pretty things… I am a total girlie girl when it comes what I wear when I want to look and feel super special.
And that’s exactly what I felt when my gorgeous *Sophia Frill Nightie from Homebodiiarrived, oh how I LOVE it!
{Sophia Frill Nightie $79.00}
Love the double shoulder strap detail, which is adjustable and also the elastic waistband. This is such a comfortable nightie to sleep in, beautiful and lightweight.
Take a look at that beautiful floral pattern, so feminine!
So who are Homebodii?
Established in 2012 Homebodii introduced the marketplace to its original collection of bridal robes. Homebodii soon became the leader in bridal loungewear known for its exclusive prints and feminine aesthetic. Endorsed by Cosmo Bride and Style Me Pretty. Homebodii as a brand continues to develop rapidly and as of 2015 includes a wide range of sleepwear and occasional pieces. In addition to its flagship store on the Gold Coast Australia, Homebodii can be found in leading retailers including The Iconic, White Runway, Revolve Clothing and Anthropologie of which the brand often sits the best seller list. Homebodii had its debut show at New York Fashion Week in the September of 2016.
As well as an extensive range of Bridal robes, which are just heavenly to look at and very reasonably priced Homebodii also offers a range of pyjama sets including Monogrammed sets that can be personalised (so cool) a luxurious range of 100% Organic Cotton pieces – swimwear & dresses.
Honestly they have you covered for any occasion!
Homebodii also offers FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING on orders over $150
Don’t wait until Valentines Day next year to place an order, give yourself a little treat now because lord knows we ALL deserve it!
Hello 2017, unbelievably we are already down a month…what the!!
I’m so excited to be back for the year and kicking things off with a giveaway,
(But before ya’ll get too excited I have to break the news that this giveaway will be for Perth peeps only – I know, I know it’s not ideal but because part of the prize involves a home visit it just has to be that way!)
Don’t worry though I’ll be having more giveaways this year and I promise it won’t just be for my home town folk.
So let’s talk prizes shall we!
Back at the end of 2016 I was asked if I would like to team up with an amazing make up brand and be a part of their latest on line campaign……hmmmm let me think, getting makeup done professionally and being photographed, no brainer really so of course I said yes.
However…believe me when I say that this was definitely out of my comfort zone – but, I have decided that this year I will endeavour to try new things and go boldly ahead. I know it probably seems strange that a person who shares almost daily photo’s of themselves on the internet would have any hesitation but I did, in fact I was quite the bundle of nerves.
Lucky for me I was working with an incredibly talented, professional and genuinely lovely group of women.
One of which was Ruth Brophy – Intimo Bra Fit Specialist, otherwise known as @irishbraladyon Instagram or you can contact her directly Ruth.Brophy@intimo.com.au
Ruth is just gorgeous, so friendly and easy to talk to plus she really knows her stuff. After meeting Ruth at the photo shoot I had an at home bra fitting with her. I can’t express enough how much more enjoyable bra shopping is when done from the comfort of your own home! Intimo consultants offer one on one fittings or you can get a group of your gal pals together and make a night of it. So good right, not to mention convenient. Below is the Bellini set that I chose, so lacy and a bit spesh!
Intimo has a great range of everyday bras plus the convertible and active ranges. There’s gorgeous slips and cami’s and even a menswear line! Check them out here
As part of the Valentines Giveaway you can win a $200 voucher to spend on the Intimo range as well as a FREE in home bra fitting with the fabulous Ruth!
I’m sure you all want to see how the makeup and photoshoot went, right? Or at least I’m hoping you want to see them!
But first a little background on Splash Alchemy – created by Jocelyn Derecourt.
Jocelyn has created a makeup line that is ethical and beneficial to skin wellness with antiaging properties. The Natural/Vegan Range of Splash Alchemy uses many certified organic ingredients where possible and is gluten free making it a great choice for people suffering from allergies to gluten.
One of the things I noticed after having my make up done by the lovely Jocelyn herself was just how great it felt on my skin. None of that ‘caked-on’ feeling. Even after I reluctantly washed off my makeup my skin felt beautiful!
Natural Vegan Cream Concealer, Antique Penny Vegan Eyeshadow and Acid Pink Lip Tint that includes a lip brush cleverly designed inside the lid! (the lip tint is a bright hot pink so will look especially great on blondes) Worth over $100 and also cruelty free!
The last but certainly not least portion of the giveaway is a divine smelling ShabchiquePineapple + Mango Soy Bulb Candle. Pure indulgence and perfect for a little Valentines Day pampering! Shabchique is owned by Hayley and she offers a great range of soy candles, melts, gift boxes and personalised candles for your special occasions. You can find Shabchique on Instagram and Facebook and also at a number of local Perth markets, all relevant info is on the website!
Let’s recap shall we!
$200 Gift Voucher + Bra Fitting from Ruth and Intimo
$112 worth of Splash Alchemy Cosmetics
$20 Soy Pineapple + Mango Bulb Candle from Shabchique
I’d would say the lucky winner of over $320 dollars worth of products and service would be well on the way to having an amazing Valentines Day!
The giveaway as stated already is open to all Perth metro peeps.
You can enter by leaving a comment on my Instagram feed / Facebook page under this image
Or in the comments section right here on the blog, simply tell me what your ideal Valentines Day date would be!
Giveaway Terms
Competition opens Wednesday 1st February 2017
Competition closes Wednesday 8th February 2017 at 8pm AWST
Winner will be notified on Thursday 9th February 2017
Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize or a redraw will take place
Winner will be chosen by an independent third party
Giveaway is open to Perth Metropolitan entrants only
Not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook.
Good luck everyone and please share the giveaway with your friends!
Hope you’re enjoying this silly season and all that comes with it! For me it’s really just another reason to shop hahaha.
And shopping up a storm is exactly what I’ve been doing thanks to *Gumtree Australia!
By now many of you know how much I love to hunt down a bargain. I don’t mind where I shop and more often than not I tend to look over my local op shops before heading to the big centres, I can almost guarantee I will find what I’m after by checking the preloved goodies first!
Which brings me to todays post and the fun I had with Gumtree and their #OOTD Challenge…. find an outfit on Gumtree, ummm ok that’s too easy!
After spending a few evenings scouring the Gumtree app and website I had found a complete outfit and better yet it was all from one lady in Melbourne which meant only one postage fee!
Take a look….
Witchery Fashion Shirt Dress originally $140, I paid $70 – Prada Evening Bag $50 and Belt $10
I love this shirt dress, very versatile! Long sleeves for winter and because it buttons all the way down the front, there’s the option to wear it open over something else.
I also purchased the most divine pair of brand new Nine West heels, I didn’t wear them with this outfit as I felt they were a bit heavy for this look but of course I photographed them!
$50 was all they set me back and you can see by looking at the sole they had never been worn! Amazing
My second outfit consists of a super duper fabulous sparkly sequinned skirt. Now I love anything shiny, its the magpie in me! This stunning Alannah Hill skirt I found here in Perth and you know what was even better than the skirt?
The lovely lady I bought it from! We met at Garden City Shopping Centre and she was so warm and friendly plus she has a ton of stuff that is looking for a new home! After a quick try of the skirt I decided it simply HAD to be mine!
And here it is…
Alannah Hill ‘La Vie En Rose’ Sequin Skirt – Originally $318, I paid $50! (this was a brand new skirt with original tags still on!!)
I’ve paired the skirt with a $10 Calvin Klein singlet I found at my local op shop, it’s a bit shimmery and fun.
I’m still deciding when the shoes will make their first appearance, I actually don’t want to ruin them!
I will admit, much like shopping on eBay I thought Gumtree was predominately for buying cars and furniture but there really are some amazing bargains if your keen to try it out. The Gumtree #OOTD Challenge was to get peeps like you and me approaching shopping on a whole new level as well as keeping the wheels of sustainable fashion turing over!
If you’re a mum like me, this will mean very little especially if your kids have already been on holidays for a week like mine have!
But since it is Friday and there’s not many sleeps left until Santa arrives I thought I would share a post on what I’ve been up to lately.
Starting with a recent collaboration I was lucky enough to do with *eBay Australia, basically my job was to find the perfect Christmas Day outfit under $100 from eBay stores….. too easy!
I was really surprised to find that there is a wide range of well known stores selling stock at heavily discounted prices, to me eBay was for buying pre-loved goodies or cheap stuff from the China based stores!
This is the complete list of stores currently selling…
AMAZING!!
Anyhoo here’s what I found….
City Beach – Mooloola Abia Dress $39.00 (unfortunately it’s now sold out)
I’m a huge fan of the wrap dress as you might know if you saw my last post! and was very lucky to snap this one up.
And of course you can’t have a fab outfit without equally fabulous shoes!
One of the things I love the most about being a stylist / fashion blogger is sourcing outfits that are not just on trend and practical but also affordable.
Wanting an outfit that makes you look and feel fabulous is something a lot of women can relate to. When you factor in the cost per wear of an outfit we all want to stretch those dollars further, especially at this time of year!
That’s where Ocean Keys Shopping Centre offers affordable Christmas fashion for every event. In today’s post I’ve put together three outfits with items purchased at Ocean Keys Shopping Centre and all for less than $150.
When looking for items for your wardrobe this is my best advice –
Can I wear it for more than one season or occasion
Do I have pieces in my wardrobe that can easily be mixed with it
Does it fit me exactly how I want it to
Do I feel fabulous wearing it! (the most important tip)
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you’re on your way to finding the perfect outfit for you.
For this post I’ve chosen a wrap dress as the one item that can be styled three ways. I went with a classic navy wrap dress as I like the versatility it offers when adding other items to my look. I also like that a wrap dress is a style that can suit many body shapes and be very flattering. You could of course choose a patterned wrap dress (or any style of dress) and apply the same styling tips…
For example – Heels and statement jewellery look great for a night out whereas the addition of a denim jacket with sandals and a hat will take you to a casual lunch effortlessly.
The wrap dress I’m wearing is a little on the short side (keep in mind I have long legs and a short torso so everything tends to look ‘leggy’ on me!). If you’re not comfortable showing so much leg I would suggest a light denim jean underneath or a ¾ length legging.
Let’s take a look!
Look 1 – Xmas Brunch
Wrap Dress – Ally Fashion $39.99 / Tan Belt – Ally Fashion $9.99 / Classic Denim Jacket – Cotton On $49.95 / Sienna Sandals –Spendless Shoes $49.99
Total $150
Lunar Sunglasses – City Beach $19.99
Look 2 – Xmas BBQ Lunch
Wrap Dress – Ally Fashion $39.99 / Lunar Sunglasses – City Beach $19.99 / White Canvas Shoe + White Singlet – K-mart both $4.00
Today I thought I’d talk about the Instagram hashtag I’ve come to love.
#everydaystyle is the brainchild of super blogger Nikki Parkinson – Styling You , a way of connecting with other like minded ladies who share their daily outfits.
* I’ve always approached blogging with the idea of writing when I have something relevant, interesting or important to say. So with that in mind I’m sharing a post today that I’ve been sitting on for well over a week. Recent events in my personal life have left me feeling bewildered and upset…. Searching for answers on how people, particularly family can treat each other so awfully. Not sure I have any answers and I’m sure this post will ruffle some feathers but sometimes you just need to get stuff out of your head *
