I just want a long sleeve top

It's always the way. I set out to find one thing in particular, and cant find it, but when I'm just out shopping I find heaps of things I like. 

Yesterday I set out to buy some cheap, basic long sleeve, bright coloured tops. And couldn't find any. I really didn't want to spend more then $20 on one top, I know that sounds really cheap but really, when I wear them, I'm still wearing jumpers or jackets over the top. And even in winter, I can still wear my summer tops with a jacket and a scarf and I'm warm and comfortable. So I didn't really want to spend too much on one top. 

Why want them then if I still wear my summer tops? Well because on nice days, when the sun is out, it's not too cold. So I'm happy with just a long sleeve top, and jeans or a skirt and tights. Plus I only have one long sleeve top in my wardrobe. Yes, 1!!!!!!!!!! 

So back to my shopping trip, all I really wanted was a couple of bright coloured, plain, long sleeve tops for under $20. In my size. And do you think I could find any??

I even searched high and low in online stores, but no luck. I even looked at suprè, which is always the last store of my choice, unless I want basic singlets to wear under my tops. No luck there either, the colours just weren't what I wanted.

Has anyone else had this problem? Have you set out to buy something and just couldn't find what you wanted?

G

xox

Cute Corner

Canturi Captivo Rings

Has anyone seen the new "Captivo" rings by Canturi? They are AMAZING!!!!!!

Here's a pic in case you haven't seen them:

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Have a look at their website for more styles

Canturi

Which one is your favourite?

G

xox

SHOP review

One of my favourite magazines is SHOP. I love it, and read it religiously. 

So I thought I'd do a review of my favourite things from the mag each month. So grab a copy, sit back and read through all the great buys you can get at the moment !

Here we go:

Page 124: Meet the Finalists
The eight finalists for shopper of the year have been decided! I am in love with Ashla's outfit. So versatile, it can go from office to cocktail without changing anything. Check it out here.

Page 138: Mascara.
My favourite beauty item. And here I love how they break it down to suit everyone, and help you pick the best for you. I'm loving number four, the double-duty wand

Page 152: 10 things
10 things every woman needs to look expensive, by Alex Perry. Here's the list, what would you wear?
1. Sexy sky high heels - Christian Louboutin
2. A tailored black dress - Alex Perry
3. Glasses - Alex Perry
4. Chunky wrist watch - Swarovski
5. Silk scarf - Lavion
6. Bold lipstick - Maybelline
7. Groomed nails - Sally Hansen
8. Immaculate eyebrows - Tweezerman
9. Signature handbag - Christion Dior
10. Dazzling jewellery - Canturi Jewels

Page 153: Fill in the Blanks

I thought I'd do this myself, so you can all get to know me a bit more :) 

Name- Gemma

I'm- studying to be a wedding and event planner

Something you don't know about me- I was born exactly on midnight, and my mum got to choose my birthday date

At the moment I'm reading- my SHOP mag

Listening too- Drive By from Train

And the last meal I ate was- pizza and garlic bread...and raspberry ice cream (healthy I know)

Today I'm wearing- black Bardot skinny jeans, black Supre singlet under white Jeanswest t-shirt, grey Cotton On cardi

Which I chose because- its comfy, warm, and I went shopping today

But I wish I was wearing- Peter Alexander pj's

Because then I'd be- very comfortable

My bag is- a Strandbags bag I'm using till I can buy a Marc by Marc Jacobs bag

My favourite gadget is- my iPhone, I could not live without it

My Beauty Essential is- mascara

When I need retail therapy, I go to- online stores

And I'm always inspired by- Blake Lively

I own way to many- dresses I've never worn but love

But my next fashion purchase is definitely going to be- either a set of MAC make-up brushes or a west elm jewellery box


For more amazing articles and, of course, clothes!!!!!! pick up a copy of SHOP.
What magazines do you love?

G
xox

Yogi

I'd like you all to meet my gorgeous puppy
(okay he isn't exactly a puppy but he is gorgeous!!)

Ain't he cute? Here's a few more pictures for good measure : )

G
xox

Moving

I HATE packing... I don't mind the unpacking part, but I HATE packing.

The time has come for me to move back home. Home being country Victoria, a teeny tiny country town (population 2000 people), and back living with my mum and younger brother. 

I have mixed emotions about this. It will be nice to be able to see my mum and brother every day rather than once every few months, and I have a puppy and a cat back home who I miss, plus I have a job, but I know I'm gonna miss Melbourne. I may have grown up for the first 18 years of my life in the country, but after living the last three in Melbourne, I have definitely fallen in love with the city lifestyle, and know I'm gonna miss it : (

But it's also something I have to do; I don't particularly have a choice...

ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Have you ever had to move when you didn't really want to?

G

xox

Update: I'm all moved and I'm all unpacked. Sorry about the delay on posts, internet connection has been causing trouble. But I'm back now, and about to type another post on my gorgeous puppy. Talk soon!

G
xox

Footy

Okay, I understand this isn't for everyone!! 

But being a Melbourne girl, I am definitely a footy fan.

When I was younger I wasn't, my mum goes for the Bombers, so naturally I just followed her. I remember in 2000 and 2001 when I was 9 and 10, Essendon made it into the grand final, and mum would decorate the house and bake black and red food (or food decorated in red and black), and she used to make my younger brother and I sit there and watch the game. One we lost and one we won, but at that age I couldn't care less. All I wanted to do was go and play outside or see my friends, not sit and watch the boring footy.

Now though, I really enjoy sitting and watching my team play, and would LOVE to sit and watch them in a grand final. How things change when we get older! 

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My beloved bombers <3

Do you follow the footy? Who do you go for?

G

xox

Knits

Now that its starting to get colder, I'm looking at my winter wardrobe and realising what its missing. Knit sweaters and scarves. I'm also in need of colour and prints, as everything seems very black and white.

This is what im looking at:

1. Jumper from Mink Pink $60 source
2.Wise Up from Princess Polly $70 source
3. Patterned Heart Sweater $18 source
4. Long Sleeve Sweater with Zipper $16 source
5. Classic Knit sweater $10 source
6. Knit Stripes Sweater $20 source
7. Stormy Night from Princess Polly $60 source
8. Colourful Stripes Sweater $23 source

I'm also loving scarves at the moment and want to add more to my winter wardrobe, here's some I love. (Or see my post here).

1. ASOS Bright Ikat Print Snood $20 source
2. Dotti Spring Floral Scarf $20 source
3. Modcloth Paisley Yourself Scarf $17 source
4. Modlcoth Point Person Scarf $18 source

Which ones do you love?
G
xox

Lazy Sunday

No work for me today...YIPPEE!!!

So what do I do? I read blogs, I bake, and I shop online... Or rather, I "window shop"online. 

And what am I loving today? Patterns and bright colours. And scarves!

all pictures from forever 21

what do you think? are you loving prints and colours at the moment?
if not, what are you into?

G
xox

Top 5 Picks - Part 3

This weeks top five picks, I'm excited about these, what do you think?

1. Penguin Clothbound Classics

Clothbound Penguin Classics - Absolutely adore these, would love to collect them all

2. Samantha Wills ring

Samantha Wills beau beauty ring - Love this in silver

3. Polyore. I've blogged about this site before, but am really loving this site, an wanted to share more about what I have created..

The Jeans

Casual Summer

Summer and Winter

4. These cute "Love Birds in a Tree" paintings

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5. And these owl prints

Top Left: Konyskiw

Top Right: Beautoile

Bottom Left: Sascalia

Bottom Right: Spudfeb14

A story that bought a tear to my eye

Today while watching the news, a story cam on about a house fire in Melbourne. You might of seen it if you live in Melbourne, a mother and her 2 boys were trapped in their home, unable to get out because of some safety shutters over all their windows. 

What bought the tear to my eye was hearing that the father was flying home from an overseas trip, and as the story hit the news, he was in the middle of his flight. Imagine landing from a flight, just wanting to see your family, and hearing that your home has been destroyed, and worse, your wife and kids have died. 

And the cause of the fire? Police think it was deliberately lit. This makes me angry, and even more sad, and I have never met this family before. How can someone purposefully cause so much pain.

RIP to the mother and the two boys, and to the father? I can only imagine what you must feel when you land, I am so sorry for your loss..