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With Autumn approaching I've been keeping an eye out for warmer clothes and styles I really like and I have found an icon for this season. Actually I've always loved her outfits, but still.

Rachel Bilson

 I want a trench coat like this one so bad!

 Loving the boots!

A First

For the first time in my whole driving life - which is now about six years the low petrol light came on in my car. Now for me this was an oh my gosh type moment - I know a lot of people let their car get that low before, but I have never been one to do so - I've heard it's bad for the engine etc etc. 

So anyway, I didn't think it was really that low as you can see by the fuel gauge but I did get rather worried on the way to the service station as I got every single red light possible and had to stop at every roundabout too. All things that don't exactly help you conserve fuel. I don't actually know how many kilometres a car can do once the low petrol light comes on? I should read the instruction manual and see if it mentions anything.

To top it off my mother made such a fuss about having to go to a certain station because of this discount she had  AND the discount wasn't even what she said.

Let's just say I won't be letting it happen again, it is far too much stress - plus imagine the embarrassment of a phone call "So... uh.. I ran out of fuel... help?" No thanks! 

Recent Bargain Buys!

There have been so many awesome online sales on lately and I have scored some wonderful bargains! Now that I've gotten some new winter pieces and scored some summer items I can convert to winter items with tights I think I am set for the season ahead. 

Supre has had a 50% off sale AND then chucked an extra 50% off the already reduced items.. Don't mind if I do. Yes, I know there are a bunch of people that hate Supre with a passion, but I love a bargain and really, I don't mind a lot of their clothes. If something is cute and comfy I'll wear it. 

I got jeans for $5 - a trusty black pair and a brighter blue pair. I've never done the coloured jeans thing before but I figured blue was a safe start and for $5, well if I don't like the look it isn't such a waste. Tops I got from $2.50 upto $5, the striped jumper/dress for $7.50 (I'll be wearing it as a jumper - it's way too short for a dress if you ask me). The slouch tops are so comfy and the anorak style coat was only $10 - this I bought with the intention for down at Augusta and for the music festival I'm planning to attend in May. 

These purchases are bunched together on the right. 

In the middle is the cutest cupcake patterned apron I got from Etsy and a couple of polishes from Ebay - OPI Princess' Rule and China Glaze Lorelai's Tiara. I also got a base coat but that was too boring to show pictures of. 

The boot in the bottom row middle was a great buy from Betts. A nice wedge ankle boot that will be so versatile with winter approaching.

To the left bottom corner is the Essie nail polishes I got for a steal on OzSale. $5 each, with free postage! Not bad for polishes that are normal $18-20 a bottle. I've never used Essie polish before but we'll see how I go. 

Those purchase I thank Mez (Domestic Divinity) for, since she posted about the sale.

Top Right is some great sale items from CottonOn. Comfy at home clothes and I thought the apple would be cute for the study, it is a lot bigger than what I thought it would be, but oh well. And $5 for a pair of flats? Bargain. They are really comfortable. Cheap shoes for the win! 

And lastly, the two gorgeous rings. Stirling silver with black diamonds and the other with white diamonds. $79ea on special. Thought some pretty bling was in order for my other hand.

Our Engagement Party - 25th February 2012

So our Engagement party was on Saturday night just gone and oh my gosh it was a fantastic night!

I had a mini panic attack during the day when we were setting up as it was raining! But thankfully the skies cleared up and there was no more rain. 

I have to give the biggest thanks to my family and my soon-to-be in-laws for all their hard work, fantastic help and basically just everything that they did. The night wouldn't have been such a success without them (even if they did make me stress out a bit!). My Dad gets a huge extra thank you for fixing the loo which typically had to break during the party! I also have to mention it was a little fun saying I told you so in regards to having far too much food and too much alcohol, but hey, at least we didn't run out! 

And of course a thank you to all that came along and more the lovely gifts, we got really spoilt! It was lovely to share such an occasion with you. 

My sexy fiancé and I <3

(Sheike dress, Winsor Smith Wedges & Pearl Necklace/Earring set)

Our Cupcake Tower~

(many thanks to M's mother & sister for creating this beauty!)

My superstar Dad & I

Grandma - Dad's Mum

 My soon-to-be sister-in-law & I

 Nan - Mum's Mum

 My brother & I. Yes, we don't look a like. 

Also a big thanks to him for being such a great barman at the cocktail bar!

 Dad & I again. We are the two that look alike. I love him more than words. He is my idol.

 Miss Kristy & I - My fantastic hair stylist for the night!

 My immediate family.<3

The Fiancé, his Nanna & Grandy & I.

Engagement Party Prep = Drama

You know, I really understand why people choose to hire planners or more simply elope. 

I'm only planning our engagement party and it's been so stressful. 

I'm trying to delegate between both of our mothers and his lovely sister is also helping out. I have a jealous mother, one who has the idea that she should get to do what she wants. Which in the end I have mostly let her, because, honestly, I just give up. I can't be bothered with the drama. Her work mates have been in her ear that as the mother-of-the-bride-to-be she should be in control. WRONG. Our party, our choices. 

She's turning into a stress head, got jealous of M's mum. But I think it's okay now. I hope so anyway. 

M and his mother were worried that 11 cartons of beer would not be enough? I think it's madness. It's meant to be a classy event not a get drunk off your arse event. My mother was worried there would not be enough food.

Personally, I think we'll have far too much of both. I guess time will tell. 

Even M himself managed to make things difficult by getting frustrated when I tried to talk to him. I put him back in his place however. I'm the one with everyone coming to me about it, the one with all the lists, the one doing most of the work. What has he done you ask? Mowed the lawn. Yup, that's it. 

Anyway, it's all finally coming together. All that is left to do is the last minute cleaning and of course the set up on the day. I'm pretty sure the new dress I ordered is sitting at the couriers waiting for me to pick it up - which I plan to today, so hopefully that will fit all nicely. And I get my hair done tomorrow which I even get to leave work early for - so excited. 

The dress. I figured a white-ish colour dress would be appropriate. I just hope the length is okay and it fits nicely.

As for decorations that is all sorted too, some fairy lights on the fence, tea light candles in gorgeous holders (with citronella tea lights to keep the bugs away), a simple framed photo of M and I and a "love" sign similar to this in red.

 I wanted it all to be classy and simple, hopefully it will look that way. I will post lots of photos after the event. Fingers crossed the weather will stay nice too!

Colour of the Moment

Firstly, Happy Friday!

I've totally been looking forward to this weekend a sleep in! 

For something nice and bright I decided to try out the OPI Fly nail polish I mentioned earlier. I am in love with this colour. It's nice and bright but can still pass at work and is lasting fantastically. 

Though how is this for loving the one colour?

I noticed at work today my nails match my calculator and note book. Is this sad?

Valentine's Day 2012

I'm a very lucky girl who has a fiancé that happens to like Valentine's Day. 

Each year without fail he will make sure I get some flowers at the very least. 

This year was no exception. 

I got this beautiful flower arrangement delivered to my work. It arrived quite early in the morning too so it was there on my desk for me to stare at all day. 

And when I got home he gave me this gorgeous silver charm for my Pandora. A flower with a pink stone, because there were pink roses in the arrangement. A flower for me to keep all year round. Bless. 

What I Wore

Thought I'd do a What I'm Wearing type post since I loved my outfit last night.

Bright Top from Spoilt Miss (can't remember the brand) Grab Jeans & Windsor Smith Wedges - Excuse the mess in the room!

It was a double date with Bel & Hunter. We went out to dinner and then saw the Hollywood version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I did enjoy it, though I felt they glossed over some topics that need more explanation which is a bit disappointing with how long the movie is. I'm glad they didn't show much of the more gruesome parts and the little bits that made me laugh "Can I kill him?".

I really disliked that they changed the ending though. It wouldn't have been that hard to stick to the books ending, really. Rooney Mara was fantastic in the role and Daniel Craig wasn't too bad, shame his accent sucked! But it was worth the watch.

Bargain Shoe Buys

A girl has to love a shoe sale. Betts online recently had one and I scored big time. 

These lovelies arrived this morning. 

 Cute peep toe ballet flats $20.99 down from $69.99

 $34.99 down from $69.99 - I've been searching for a pair of stone colour flats for ages! 

And something cute and different, $19.99 down from $69.99

Finally some new ballet flats.. just need to wear them in as they are a little bit tight.

It's always so difficult to find the perfect pair - I was devastated when my favourite pair (from K-Mart!) started to die.

Dress Codes

I finally found a dress to wear to a friend's upcoming wedding. 

The invite said Formal dress, which for a guy is easy. A nice suit. For girls? Drama. 

I found this Forcast dress on the Westfield site and got it for $49.50 - Half Price. 

I think it will suit the dress code requirements and I just love the colour! 

I wasn't sure on what size to get, so I went the one up - I figure it's easier to take it in. Speaking of, one pair of the Jeanswest jeans I ordered doesn't fit. It's so weird,both are the same size yet they fit so differently, one is perfect the others are far too big! Shame. Back they go! 

Absolutely Adorable

This post is purely to show off the picture of my gorgeous niece Mya. 

She is just the cutest and smartest bubba out there. 

My soon to be sister-in-law and Mya at swimming lessons

 Totally cute - yes miss Mya has a thing for having her mouth open in photos...

 All dressed up at one of her Uncle's weddings in the UK - she's even travelled more than I have! 

 Exhausted.

 Cooling off in the pool during the heatwave.

 Toothy grin. 

And this is what happens when you let uncle M around. 

Never fear it was clean and it wasn't open or anything. She just loved the feel of the cold against her sore gums. Poor little girl is suffering with teething. 

The one decision that is set in concrete about our wedding? This gorgeous little one is going to be our flower girl. 

Weekend Snaps + An Older One

The weekend saw the celebration of Megan's Birthday. It was a great dinner with the girls and so much fun to catch up and have a dance. 

Here are some of the happy snaps from the night.

Such a bunch of wine-o's! 

 Miss Lee and I

 Gem, me and Lee

Gem and Carrie

Me, Lee and Teleah.

The fiance even came out, but we still managed to be nanna's and were home by midnight. 

This photo I have to post because it makes me laugh. It's the fiance (left) and a couple of his friends at the cricket last month. Seems getting dressed up for an event is not just a thing girls do! Mum said they were also interviewed on the news, I'm yet to see this footage! 

Most Recent Purchases!

So I have all these pretty new things and I had to show them off, so I figured here was a good place until I can go out and wear them all.






Windsor Smith Wedges in Tan (for $48 and how comfy they are, I can't go wrong - plus my old tan wedges are starting to die on me)

And these gorgeous ankle boots from Betts (25% off with free postage - bargain!)

And I have to be girly and bought a some new nail polishes.
This one I've had for a while, but have to post about it too - it's just so sparkly and pretty! 

OPI Servin' Up Sparkle

The photo is from the ebay seller I buy all my OPI products from - she is just fantastic!
And this one I bought at the same time as the sparkley one. 

OPI Russian Navy 

It's a nice swing for the dark and edgy polish look whilst not being black!


And these are the newest two I ordered today. 

OPI Designer.... De Better from the Muppets Collection

I'm thinking this will look fantastic for the engagement party. And I just had to get this one just becauseI love the colour. 

 OPI Fly, Nicki Minaj

A girl has to love a denim sale!
Jeanswest have a sale on at the moment so I got some absolute steals on new jeans - which I need. My current pairs just don't sit right anymore and always manage to fall down at the back. These jeans were a total bargain, both down from their original price of $100! 

 Bridgette Slim Flare Jeans for the bargain price of $19.99

Jennifer Flare Jeans for $29.99

Lastly, I saw this keyring and just had to buy one for myself and one for Kristy. We both love the movie Despicable Me and the adorable minions.  I ordered them last month from another seller on ebay - almost a month later and they are yet to arrive. I'm hoping they will be there waiting for me when I get home today. Isn't it cute?