Shopping Rampage

Okay so I come back from Bali cashed up, basically I found the shopping terrible! The only things I bought were some body shop stuff, and this classic Chloe wallet. In hindsight I probably should of bought it online as I did overpay, but eh... I do really love it, and I'm glad its in my hands! Courtesy of the Galleria duty free mall in Bali. 

I adore this wallet, its big enough to fit all my rubbish in it. I can even get my phone in there! Yippeeee! 

I once again have gone lipstick/gloss crazy. I can't stop myself, I hang out at makeup counters like a bad smell, maybe I do have a problem?! I literally bought a stack a few months ago and nearly all are run out, and I bought 3 new ones being YSL, Dior and MAC. 

Anywho one of my latest favourites is Candy Yum Yum lipstick by Mac. I tracked it down in Geelong and I was so excited because the Myer in the city had sold out! 

I have this colour in mind with just a plain black dress. The colour is awesome I love it! 

Last Friday night I took my time trying on dresses in Myer for ages! There were so many beautiful dresses in for Spring - I was like a kid in a candy shop! But my main task was to get a couple of work dresses as I'm not really feeling my work wardrobe at the moment! 

I bought this David Lawrence dress because its just classic. Simple and comfy, its the perfect work attire. 

The material is a Navy Blue, and really lightweight. 

I also bought this Leona Edmiston dress... she has some awesome flattering styles. Just gotta try them on and suss it out yourself. I know this dress isn't to everyone's liking, but its really comfortable and you feel really feminine in it. 

Fancy a mecca maxima bag sitting there in the background haha

Talking about Mecca, its no secret that its my fav shop! Before I went to Bali I stocked up on illuminator, tinted moisturiser and the like. My makeup collection now has a lot of NARS products - obviously Meccas influence. But I really do want a few foundation. Out of everything I've updated, I just can't let go my revlon photoready. I love it, it lasts all day and has awesome coverage. But I burn through the bottles, and wonder if I should take the plunge and trial a few new foundations. Do you have any recommendations - its just gotta be long wearing! I hate getting to 5pm and realising all of my makeup has come off! 

Mecca always makes me smile

Thank goodness the weather has cooled down. I like the weather hot, but Melbourne was getting out of control. I hate those sleepless nights, I was like a zombie by the time I got to work! My poor work mates, I think they copped the worst of me haha No sleep makes for a grumpy kitty!

I have seriously been laying low, wake up - travel - work - travel - sleep... repeat. Exciting life I lead hey! Although Pani and I have decided we want to treat ourselves, and we are going to the Crown spa next weekend for her birthday and then staying in the city. I am pretty excited! I love that stuff! We are getting a massage each, then making the most of the spa and pool. Easter weekend we booked metropol, which I'm just darn excited about! We are planning a night on the town, but I'm defiantly going to make the most of the pool looking over the city!

After we did all the bookings, I realised that my bathers really aren't appropriate for such activities. Yes I have put on weight, Yes I own bikinis and NO I don't want to be prancing around in them! I jumped straight onto the Seafolly sight and found some awesome one pieces with the halter. Just want I want,... draw all attention up not down lol

So today Mum and I went to Melbourne Central... and can I just say, Mecca Maxima is probably my most favourite store in the whole world! So many awesome make up delights, I just can't leave empty handed. I also love the girls in there, they are always so helpful. My Mum bought me this awesome lip gloss from smashbox. It goes on clear, and they goes a soft pink that adjusts to your skin tone. Love this! 

See just accentuates your natural colour. Will be using this non stop at work! perfect! 

I would give you the price, but Mumsie paid, but I'm thinking roughly $35ish ....

While we were there I thought we better get onto the bathers sito that I have...

I was trying to decide whether to post this picture or not... mainly because it may be a little creepy. but it will kind of be hypocritical of me if I didn't after you read the next paragraph...

Seafolly - Coastline Soft Cup Malliot $159.95

It is actually funny because I have been increasingly interested in body perception. When I started googling size 14-16 swimwear there were like maybe a handful of pretty pictures, and the rest were absolutely hideous! I'm sorry but just cause I'm bigger doesn't mean I want to look daggy, old and frumpy - I still take pride in the way I look. I'm not saying ban skinny models, because I don't agree with that AT ALL. To be honest, without sounding lame, I think girls are beautiful in all sizes - just depends on your style and the way you carry yourself. I just wish that when I jumped onto any website, they had a model for each size - so when you click a size, a girl of that size should pop up with that piece on. At least then you can judge things a bit better ... Do you think I'm just being a big complainer.. what are your thoughts?

I have decided to stop complaining about the living sito and just focus on things coming up. I have the little over nighters in the city coming up, my birthday, my work conference (Port Douglas!) ... I hope that these things will help make this year move as fast as possible! Good old Gtown it ain't no Melbourne that's for sure! 

Weekend Wrap Up

Hey Prowlers,

I have been a bit neglectful of my post lately. You know what its like, too busy for your own good. 

Last Thursday I ran out of work to grab a few things for the weekend. I didn't realise the shops closed at 7pm (I thought 9pm for some reason).... so I ended up buying under pressure. I bought this gorgeous coral peplum dress from Sportgirl... I had the whole outfit planned in my head.. my tan wedges, gold jewlery... and I get home and find this! 

DAMN YOU SECURITY TAG!!

It made me so mad because I knew I didn't really have much time to take it back and get it removed. However it maybe a blessing in disguise, after trying on the dress with my shoes etc, from the front I thought yep loving this, then I turned around and thought good god, this really is not forgiving! I don't remember my butt looking like this ... ahhh I guess thats what happens when you neglect the squats haha! 

After the coral dress purchase I ran over to Forever new. I went there for one of the cute new dresses they have but ended up with this outfit..... 

I bought both the peplum floral top and white collarless jacket. 

I am a HUGE fan of Forever New. They have great stuff all the time. I don't know if I'm getting to old for it but I don't care! The jeans are bettina Liano Curvy Fit and RMK coral wedges. I bought some gold costume jewelry from Diva as I think it suits the outfit better than my standard silver. Generally I'm a dress girl, but I thought I should try to embrace jeans! I thought I did okay for a non jeans wearer haha

The weekend didn't turn out to be a drunken mess after all! Friday night Mez and I had work drinks for End of Financial Year. We were happy to be told Moscato was on the menu ... horray! I ended up driving , and found this to be a real drainer! Next time I will organise myself better so I can enjoy the bevi's. 

When I woke up on Saturday I felt a bit NQR for some reason... turns out so was Pani .. and she ended up at my place around 6ish. I got a few things done around the house etc, but really I needed that extra sleep. Anyway, so by the time we yabbered on for hours it was 8pm so we had to make a decision on what to do. The thought of dressing up in next to nothing for a night on the town did not appeal so we opted for dinner. We were going to try Mamacita's but I did read its a line up kinda situation so I randomly picked a Lebanese restaurant called Mezza at the top of Lygon. By the time we got there it was around 9pm but well and truley packed. (Sorry about my dodgy photography!)

Street view.... 

Falafel, fried cauliflower and some sort of Lebanese salady mix. 

Some awesome potatoes 

Lamb rice and veg... totally forget the name. Looks boring but tasted great. 

The funniest part was that they cranked up the Lebo music and out came the belly dancer. Call me a prude but I didn't know where to look! I must have had this unsure look on my face and the girl came right up to me and was like swishing around and what not... awkward! I said to her..."you just came up to me because I look petrified" and she said I wouldn't do that! I thought ...Sure you wouldn't! ... you get joy out of seeing my fear lol 

Some of the people there were getting way into it, full dancing old school style. Probably the only chance those old guys could dance with a half naked woman lol.... Anyway it was funny to watch and at least the place had a good atmosphere. We had a great waitress.... she was pretty friendly.. extra tips for her! 

Usually Pani and I waste most of Sunday if she comes to stay, but this time we thought we would go into the city.. the weather was awful! After returning the coral dress back to sportsgirl (the girl was ultra apologetic, but it was the mall store to blame not melb central so she can be forgiven), we stopped in at Mecca.... far out I could browse that shop for hours. I love all that beauty stuff... no wonder I'm broke and have nothing to show for it! I did however restrain myself and bought these beauties....

Kit 'Shine On' and 'Game On' and a 4 way nail file.... You know file, buff, smooth, shine. Honestly the girl raved on about it at the counter, but I have bought the same thing from Woolies that has Smooth, Buff and Shine and does the same job.. but for $6.95 I don't really care. Kit has some awesome nail colours, if your into the nail polish like me, I would definitely recommend to check it out! I'm pretty sure the polishes cost $15.95 .. they are Australian made too, which is always a bonus! 

Upon Pani's request, Game on.....

Pani bought some awesome coral jeans surprisingly from Dotti and black peplum top from Forever New. We are loving the peplum let me tell you that much! 

Meanwhile Pani and I were talking about where singles are supposed to find decent guys! Every guy I meet out turns out to be a flat out sleaze!....  Sometimes I think I am too nice for my own good......  The retards we have on our plates are just not worth it I can tell you that much! (sorry if your reading this .... well not really... get your act together you loser! grr!)

My threading appointment in on Wednesday which I hope goes to plan! Miss Fox better not let me down damn it hehe 

How was your weekend? Do you find winter adventures that more difficult when the temperature at night hovers around 5 degrees!? I guess thats why one drinks heavily before they leave the house lol I am becoming weak in my older age!