Quick wrap of the week that was....

My room is looking pretty good after the move. I actually don't mind the set up I've got going, Dad even came along and put up all my pictures on the walls and got all my furniture in how I wanted it. So its not so bad to be honest. 

I enrolled into my CPA Auditing and Assurance unit for this semester... $950 later! Bloody hell... what a rip! Well I won't be saying that if I pass, but still.... annoying! Meanwhile my plan to move home and actually go well with my study better work! So far its been alright travelling, albeit the trains aren't exactly perfect. Last night my 5:54 train didn't rock up till 6:30ish... but it was express home so thats not so bad. Having dinner on the table for when you get home is pretty good to! I hope to get through this year doing this, we will see how I go before I go crazy! 

Mez had her final day at work before maternity leave on Friday... I am sad she is going, but i'm glad Jkats will be returning! Yipeee! My side of the office is far outweighed by males, there is only so much sports talk one can handle to be honest. and can I just say guys NO I don't know the cricket score, that joke is long over... but thats okay you keep running with it hahaha

Speaking about the office I made some awesome cookies to celebrate Mez's birthday as well as the dude next to me. They were a hit, by 11am, they were gone! Subway cookies ain't nothing on these little babies hehe

This was the cookie mixture, white choc and macadamia, seriously it was so tempting to each spoon fulls of this batter! I did restrain... only just! 

These are the final product, Dad managed to steal one, but someone has to be the official taste tester! 

I've said it many a time about laying low on the shopping,but there were a few sales I just couldn't resist on Ozsale. Not that I need more nail polish, but I really wanted more everyday soft colours, and maybe a few for Mum too.

Essie was going for $6 ... how can you say no to that! 

I really need the nail polish thinner - can't wait to use it on Essie Fiji, its one of my favourites, but its just way to gluggy at the moment! 

I also picked up these Butter London polishes... Yes I know more pink. I can't help but love! 

 

I have no plans really for this Australia Day long weekend... and its just the way I like it. I feel like my last few weeks have been so hectic that it will be good to just relax and take things as they come. Hope you all have a good long weekend xx

A change is as good as a holiday...

I have had a busy start to 2013... I made a quick decision to move out of my apartment, and I am coming to you live from my old room in Gtown! I actually am pretty happy with how my room is looking...  although there are boxes everywhere and finding clothes is a nightmare. I hope that being at home I'll be safely away from any studying distractions which is a big problemo for me... we'll see how I go this semester! 

So the weekend has literally been the big move, and let me tell you, my calves hurt so bad from 3 flights of stairs at my apartment. This is a terrible downside about moving in and out of an apartment (although probably a great work out). My packing was terrible, and I ended up stuffing things in any box I could find - which I'm paying the price for now. I have boxes of useless stuff here, but things I use everyday in storage. Note to self, don't underestimate packing time again! Honestly right now I feel like I'm just here for a few days - almost a holiday, I think in a few weeks I will realise that I no longer have my apartment... I just hope that I don't regret the decision! I will miss having my friends so close.. that will probably be the hard part. But I guess once I'm in a routine all will be okay.

I have managed to fit in a little bit of shopping though... especially because I love sale time during January, I always pick up things I've been eyeing off for ages, waiting to pounce when its discounted to the max. 

I bought this gorgeous dress from Witchery. I've had my eye on it for ages, but honestly I didn't want to buy it full price. I picked it up for $149.95 which was a $100 saving. Yipee! 

And finally I got the peep toes (style - Miss Soho) I've had my eye on. Originally $199.95 down to $99.95 -- I was rapt to find these online. 

Can't wait to wear these lil babies with the dress, I feel they are a great combo. 

Mimco has also been drawing me in of late, but I'm holding back. I actually am after some cute flat shoes for running around in. I like to strut around in heals at work, but racing from the train to tram etc calls for more appropriate footwear... I hate how the tip of the heal wears down so easily if you 'off road' your shoes even a tad. 

I'm pretty excited, it will be Mez's baby shower coming up soon. I have some gift ideas, but I can't stop looking at these adorable chairs. 

These are from Provincial Home Living ... I adore that store. 

I can't believe the baby will be here soon! I can't wait to meet her! 

I just realised I have never even posted about new year... I shall do that soon! And if your from Geelong... where do people actually go out when your over the age of 25? .... 

Prowling around the sales bin

HAPPY NEW YEAR PROWLERS! 

It is my last day of holidays and I have officially done absolutely nothing! And loving it! 

I haven't really done anything eventful during my time off.. I did venture off to the shops a few days after boxing day. I did get a bit carried away though, which is annoying. I think I actually do have a problem. I say that then the next sentence I typed was ---At the moment I want a few more dresses for work and another pair of work shoes. Hrmm do I really??

So this is the list of discounted/useless items I bought : 

• St.Tropez Self Tanning Mousse ($40), tanning mitt ($10) as well as my ever reliable Garnier body milk ($9)---(Note that I just invested in a stack of tanners a few posts ago)
• Lamp from Freedom (this was actually needed $50)
• Revlon Photoready and powder (I think both together was $36 --- 1/2 price at Chemist Warehouse woo hoo!)
• Two dresses from Myer (One full price $80- and one half price down to $80-)
• Circulon fry pan (40% off at Myer down to $72 -- wanted for ages and def is awesome!)
• Took back full price dress from Myer, bought 3 others instead... one from Forever New for $60, and two from portmans $30 and $70. 
• Cute and comfy Lavish sandles for $40 (My never fail True Blue Shoes --- Syd Road, esp for Tony Bianco, RMK)

Okay so there wasn't anything on the list outrageously expensive, but the point is , do I really need it - I guess it all adds up. More dresses to sit in my cupboard for when I loose that extra 10 kgs! (Yes - Sometimes I am one of THOSE shoppers). I usually roll my eyes when I hear people taking on shopping bans. Maybe I shouldn't be so critical and actually need to give it a go.

Anyway so pictures tell a thousand words so here we go....

Dress I took back --- Felt old and frumpy. Colour did nothing for me either...

Karen Walker Hi There dress... Discounted to $80! Bargain! But it was missing the belt, so I had to improvise as follows....

Black belt and heels and I'm ready for the hot weather when I'm back at work! 

Okay I must admit, this stuff is good. It did take me 3 coats to get the colour I wanted, but that said, the colour is staying and looks natural. I feel like the Garnier mousse (check out my post on tans here) could possibly build to this colour if I actually gave it a proper go - plus Garnier is like a third of the price & we all love that esp if you tan regularly! So I'll keep you posted on that one.  

See True Blue have so many to pick from, limited sizes though! $40!

Love this colour, perfect against a summer glow

Probably should have whipped on this outfit for new year. But all good! This black dress from Sportsgirl has been very good to me! 

Okay so Circulon is expensive, is it worth it, YES! I have been using this for nearly every meal from when the day I purchased it. Once you get used to how the lil baby cooks, you'll be loving it! 

Hrmmm the fry pan is a bit random in this post huh haha.. Anyway so I'm hoping I've got the impulse buying out of my system. Did you get any awesome bargains during the sales? What kind of things did you get? Love to see how you all faired! And did anyone actually attempt the shops on boxing day?

Hope to post about New Years soon!