and here it goes..

But firstly, the story behind my new pride and joy - the Prada Saffiano Lux Tote.

My determination for Prada began in Japan when an old nappa bow wallet caught my eye at a second hand designer store. I was convinced then that I needed a continental Prada wallet in my life! But designer in Japan was expensive so I had to wait until America.

In Vegas I purchased my continental wallet from Prada at the Bellagio while my family friend intended to buy a bag but had troubles deciding on which one. I spent about an hour telling her how beautiful the Saffiano Lux Tote was and how she had to get it. I was successful, she got the bag haha

That night my parents offered me a proposition. If I was willing to return my wallet for store credit, they'd be happy to pay the amount left over for the Saffiano Lux Tote as a birthday gift. I didn't make a decision until our very last day in America.

Thankyou so, so much and more mum and dad!

and here the haul is. It might not be the best attempt but I had to sort out my luggage and have only thrown a few new things in the wash so this was the best I could produce for the time being!








I should really stop buying lipsticks. Especially nudes.

Miami, Vegas & LA

After a long 3 weeks away from home I'm finally blogging from my own bed. Which feels pretty darn amazing after spending an entire day confined to a seat on United Airlines. So here it goes, a summary of my last week in the US!

Spent a day exploring Miami, mainly around Ocean Dr. I also got to see where the assassination of Versace took place which I thought was interesting. The weather is great there too!

and we were on a plane to Vegas the next day. We stayed at the Bellagio in Vegas, their hotel lobby is beautiful! And so were the Bellagio fountain shows which you should definitely look up on youtube. It was the only thing I'd stand in the cold for!
We were directly opposite the Miracle Mile shops, I was so excited for Urban Outfitters! and for shopping in Caesars palace, right next door :D

The biggest H&M I have ever seen! also at Caesar's Palace

H&M heaven! Haha

Twas a good day...tis a bad photograph :(

We spent 3 days in Vegas and the rest of the trip in LA. I heart the Beverly shopping centre!

Last photo of the trip, in the lobby of our home in LA - Sofitel.

Goodbye Sofitel! Goodbye America!

We also watched watched Cirque Du Soleil perform 'O' at the Bellagio and David Copperfield at the Hollywood theatre. Cirque Du Soleil absolutely blew my mind, it's such a pity that I wasn't allowed to photograph or record any of it to share :(

I've had a wonderful time in the US and I'm looking forward to visiting again soon hehe

Now... to get on with answering 65 formspring questions, wish me luck! haha

Haiti & Mexico!

Instead of blogging I've spent the past week on the biggest (and the most amazing!) cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas! So here is a picture blog of that week, in a nutshell.

View from our balcony on the ship, hello sun!

Pool in the solarium, where I spent the majority of my time on the ship haha

Unlimited kiwi & strawberry juice!

Royal Promenade, the deck for cafes and shops

Shopping on the ship

View from the top of the Boardwalk deck, the deck of candy, ice cream and a carousel!

The carousel on Boardwalk. I went down 16 levels to take this photo! lol

Spent day 3 on the ship in Labadee, Haiti! I'm so upset I didn't take my camera with me when we went parasailing. Parasailing was the best thing I did in Haiti, something I'll always remember.

The sweltering hot beach

I always ordered 2 desserts at dinner.... :(

The cruise ship chef sure whips up a fine cherries jubilee!

Day 5 and 6 in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico!

On the way to wash off the salt water after power snorkelling in Costa Maya where I swam near a poisonous lion fish and held a starfish for the first time. I actually fear starfish. Holding it did not help my fear...the starfish started sucking onto my hand :'(

Went quadbiking through Cozumel jungle. Dirty but worth it!

Nobody told me that my goggles were crooked :(

...and a beautiful sunset (:

I had a wonderful week on the Allure of the Seas. The ship had everything from broadway performances in the Ambre theatre (I watched Chicago there and enjoyed it so much!), Aqua aerobics shows at the Aqua theatre, complimentary pizza, donut, ice cream shops, buffets and cafes, a comedy lounge, jazz lounge, ice skating rink, a rock climbing wall, gaming arcade, mini golf coursea zip line from one end of the ship to the other, a whirlpool and even a surf machine!

It was my first time visiting Haiti and Mexico, two very exciting experiences! And I think I'm about ready to head home. After a week on the ship I spent a day in Miami, the last 3 days in Vegas and I just landed in LA.

I'll tell all about Vegas and LA very, very soon!

Happy New Year from Florida!

Australia is one of the first countries to celebrate new years so spending it away from home and watching the CNN report on the Sydney fireworks really got me homesick :( I hope everybody enjoyed their NYE celebrations!

Florida is about 16 hours behind so the new year has only just arrived for me. It took an entire day to fly from Sydney to LA then LA to Florida so since I'm only spending 3 days here, instead of spending my NYE at Disneyland I explored the malls and outlets of Orlando :D by the time I got back to the hotel though I was too exhausted to even go out for dinner so I sank into a bathrobe and ordered room service. Room service = an overpriced mediocre herb butter stuffed chicken breast with a caesar salad that was predominately lettuce :(

On the upside to the unsatisfactory meal, my hotel is directly opposite Downtown Disney so I did end up strolling over to spend my new years countdown, Disney style. haha.

Today was my last day in Florida so we spent the entire day in Disney World then it's off to Miami bright and early tomorrow!

View from the balcony

Morning tea by the lake

And the shopping...begins!

Sephora is....amazing.



I don't think I've ever smiled this big haha


Room service

and on a rollercoaster in Disney World the next morning haha

I didn't expect to do much shopping in Florida so I'm really excited for the rest of the trip :D If you have any shopping reccommendations for LA and Vegas...I will be forever grateful! Haha