Party time

On Friday I left work early to go home and get myself dressed up to go to a Christmas Party.  My friend K was unable to taker her hubby due to illness, and I was really touched that she asked me to step in.  We had a great time, good food, good company, and danced till they threw us out!

Dress, Marshalls

Of course there was a couple of people that drank too much and got too messy, but I'm glad I'm older and wiser now, and got to enjoy the rest of my weekend without a hangover!

Friday favourites

Well, its been another hectic week, and I daresay it will only get worse the closer we get to Christmas!
Here's my favourites for another week:

Number one: Glitter eyeliner.  New discovery....new problems to overcome in application and setting, but the end result is totally worth it.  Sportsgirl had these babies for $2.95 each with an additional 20% off.  Win.

Number two: My new shoes....finally a pair of summer appropriate wedges.  So excited with these babies!

Number three: My second Christmas party, which is tonight.  The lovely K's husband isn't able to attend with her, so I've been asked to step in, and I couldn't be happier!

Number four: Finding a cute as a button pair of earrings at the bargain price of $4.99.  These little birdies are so so adorable!

Number five: My friend Kitty Kat's beautiful birthday present, and lovely lovely bracelet from her mum, that she'll be wearing for years to come.  Classically stylish, just like Kitty Kat.  Definete highlight of the week.

Happy Friday everyone!

Head-tastic!

Back in 2006 I went through a brief love affair with headbands.  They were very very boring, very wide, and block colours.  I looked like an Alice in Wonderland wanna-be.

Now in 2010, I seem to be doing the same thing, but thankfully, they headbands I've found are much prettier, with lace, and crystals and bows and I adore them!  Even better is the fact that accessories seem to get discounted regularly, which means they can be snatched up at great prices!

Portmans, $4.95

Portmans, $9.95

Christmas party

Saturday night was my work Christmas party at the Marriott hotel in their grand ballroom.  All in all, a lot of fun was had, but I seemed to spend an amazing amount of time doing my hair, and fussing over my makeup before we went.  I'd had a lot of help with putting together my accessories, and will showcase them here over the next few days.  I'm still waiting for work to post the photos, but for now I do have a caricature that I can share.  Not sure if it really looks like me though!

Friday favourites

It feels like its been an enormous week.  Hence no posts since Monday.  I'll try to capture it here along with some Friday faves.

Number one: basics.  On Monday I bought two very basic work shirts from Target for $11 each.  Perfect for those 'OMG I just can't make this work today' days....we all have them!
Number two: going for a jog along the river at lunch time.  I did this with Sis this week.  We needed to coordinate more as we both wore black shorts and green shirts, and that looks weird, but it was a great stress burner.
Number three: pretending I don't care that I'm not fiscally responsible and buying my first pair of Mollini's.

Number four: Thursday night shopping and dinner with the girls.  K, Sis and I had a great time, and the changing room has never been so much fun.  We even roped every other girl in to giggle and compare finds!  It was brilliant.  I did put a divine dress/suit on layby.  Its on layby because I never pay full price, but when I do, I must budget, and layby.
Number five: Knowing that the fun doesn't stop on Friday, because I have my work Christmas party tomorrow night.
More photos next week.  I promise!!

Here we go again

And here is Monday again, starting us round on another week....

My Monday included, realising I hadn't done the ironing and scrabbling for a clean, mostly unwrinkled shirt....

Blouse, Target

Skirt, Jacqui E

A run to Starbucks for a Toffee Nut Latte (limited Christmas release flavour....and my favourite) whilst ignoring the 'get to know you' morning tea for newbies in the office...

Playing silly with....

...my camera is fun right?

A shopping trip at lunchtime for no reason at all....

Necklace, Fiji 2008

Love these girly ruffles

And some preplanning for my Christmas Party this weekend...what to wear?

Friday favourites

I can't believe we're here again!  Did you guys see Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere is on a version of Friday favourites too?  Yeah!  So here we go:

Number One: A favorite from Monday's impromptu shopping.  These awesome cute coral coloured shorts for our Aussie summer.  At $11, you can't go wrong!

 Number Two: On Wednesday the girls and I walked up to the markets, and on the way stopped in so K could buy a pair of shoes.  Sis and I did a twofer (two for a bargain price) and picked up these beautiful flats.

Number Three: My sunglasses.  I love them.  They go everywhere with me.  Prescription Ray Bans.  Yes.

Number Four: Borrowing clothes for special events.  Having a twin sister the same size as me has really broadened my options.  Thanks Sis!

Number Five: The most exciting thing heading into an Aussie summer.....my new air conditioner.  Oh yes.

 

Well, I hope you all have a great weekend!   I'll be working out the best way to spend my Westfield voucher!!