catching up

valentines day..

was low key this year,strictly no gift giving just a dinner out. j took me to delugo, the restaurant where we had dinner on the night of the proposal. it was very sweet, i think it might be another tradition of ours in the making. (we shall see)

as mentioned in previous posts, i had my 2nd hair trial on the same night. i was not 100 happy. the hair was too old fashioned and she didn't do my eyes very well. but everyone loved it so i felt kind of overwhelmed and persuaded that this was the right hairdresser for me. so i ended up canceling my previous hair dresser and booked these new guys in. that night, after everyone had left and we were about to go to bed. i looked at the photos from the day, and the more i looked at them the more i knew that i had made a big mistake and it was one that can not be undone.

on the plus side i did feel that the foundation was lighter and i really got along with the hair and makeup artist.

i have also emailed them since with my concerns about the eyeliner not being thick enough etc. they have assured me that it can be easily fixed.

i am also going for yet another hair trial with the same lady to see whether or not she can recreate the hair style i had from my previous trial. (yes more money)

anyway, regardless of how much its going to cost me i just need to know that that they can get it

right on the day.

wore:

the next day...

j's mum took me everywhere. the florist, ikea, thrift stores you name it!

i was so tired that by the end i had to sit down in the middle of the grocery store, (isle 6 next to the canned tuna) so that i could catch my breath. on the plus side i was able to tick off a wedding task and i found these lovely treasures at the thrift store. makes me want more, more, more... stuff that i don't need.

wore:

xoxox

christmas in february

j's brother is back from germany and he had word that i was collecting christmas decorations.

so....

i came home to this beautiful little snow flake.

that night j and i went out for dinner at a new italian restaurant called vapiano. the food was great and so was the decor. (there is even a live tree built into one of the tables, so cool)

it has two levels each with a labyrinth of communal benches, tables and couches to sit down on. but unfortunately new restaurant + good food + great decor = long wait, no seats and a very very loud dining experience. wasn't entirely happy with the experience because of these things. maybe once the hype has died down j and i might go there again.

wore:

top- just jeans

singlet (underneath) - bonds mens

hair trial tomorrow....

kind of angry that i will be spending close to $200 on something that i may not be happy with...

oh well i guess we will just have to see...

xoxoxo

3 for $10

is what the sign said... and it was enough to make my day.

i originally planed to go to stones corner to shop for accessories for my wedding. however, i left there with another blue dress in which i plan to wear this valentines day, and 3 tops from jeans west for only $10!!!

(note: don't be alarmed.. the little eyes peeping through in the following photos

is just our darth vader potato head)

blue dress- barkins (table eight outlet) $30

just jeans tops

now, stones corner is where you go shopping if you have either lots of money, or very little at all. there is a hand full of boutique designer shops with stock that can make your mouth water and one or two retail outlets with last season stock. as you may know i have been saving up like crazy and have been so good not to buy anything... but in my defence, these recent buys are really cheap and i am definitely guilt free.... yes... guilt free... if i keep telling myself that i will eventually believe it.

speaking of guilt, i still have to loose a couple of inches in order to fit my wedding dress... however, tonight as we loitered the city j and i had greasy take out topped off with a large scoop of ice cream.

i have yet to learn and master the art of how not to give in to temptation...

wore:
black petty coat-?
cream top-sports girl 3-4 years ago?

xoxoxo

i found a reception dress

and it was on special from french connection...

also picked these dresses up from lay by.

there are a few things to look forward to, dinner with the girls, another makeup trial

and valentines day!!!

my new blog...

created a new blog this morning to showcase things that i create... hope you guys enjoy it.

visit

hey shorty, its your birthday....

29 and feeling kind of old... but i had the best weekend.

saturday i spent it with mum to celebrate both our birthdays. took her out to lunch and she surprised me with a BIG my little pony. the story behind it is very special to me... when i was growing up we were so poor that she was only able to buy for me the simplest my little pony and even though it didn't compare to my friends collection of 10,

i treasured it just as so much.

so in memory of this, she decided to give me the ultimate my little pony... it sings, it moves and interacts..

my mum is so cute!

anyway, today i invited some friends and family over for a bbq... had so much food i felt sick. i think it went well despite the torrential rain that we had.

oh and the presents.... cant forget the presents!!!

from my friends c' and g'

from my family...

and last but not least... from my wonderful partner j'

but the best surprise ever was a trial for our wedding cupcakes. my friend c' is kind enough to help us out with it and let me say that it tasted and looked like heaven... she is the best ever!!!



xoxo

happy new year!!!

i hope that everyone enjoyed their new year... mine was spent horizontal!

the story goes like this...

our plan to celebrate the new year was simple... a trip to the antiques store in paddington, lunch at purple gorillas, a joy ride on the plane with j and then dinner out at an Italian restaurant. (must eat spaghetti in the new year; a superstition my mum passed on to me to signify long life)

so, everything was going according to plan, the antiques store was nice and so was lunch. the plane trip over bribie island was breath taking. i was really pleased with the travel sickness tablets that i took it worked a treat!!! but little did i know that i picked up the brand which knocks you off your feet and on the way home i could not keep my eyes open. i think i slept for over 5hrs and woke up at 11pm. needless to say our romantic dinner was spoilt and our new year was spent watching bad TV.

well... because i have no photos to put up i thought i would share with you my status on facebook which sums up my dull year!!! try it... its kind of cool...

xoxox