Red Mesh A-line Dress by Choies, Hat by Her Fashion Box, Top by Forever 21, Boots by PeepToe Shoes, Bag by Diva // Photos by Tito-licious

Cut out mesh dresses are usually reserved for a night of painting the town red but that doesn't always need to be the case! Today's outfit showcases a casual spin on Choies' A-line Red Mesh Dress to prove that you can turn an outfit from night to day with a little help from tartan prints and knitted headwear.  

Dusk Contrast Shorts by Shilla

Dusk Contrast Shorts by Shilla, DIY top, Forever 21 Sunglasses, Hair Chain by Anniepop, Selma Bag by Michael Kors

Have you ever found the most perfect pair of zip up summer shorts but you couldn't fit the right top to show them off? I was faced with this dilemma over the weekend and decided to take it to my own hands (literally). The wrap crop featured in this post with the gorgeous Dusk Contrast Shorts by Shilla is a makeshift top made out of an old black scarf :-O 

The gorgeous Dusk Contrast Shorts are currently available in white (pictured above) and black (on website). Undoubtedly these are one of my favourite picks from their New Arrivals!

Outfit by Choies, Clutch by Her Fashion Box, Bracelet by Juicy Couture, Shoes by Forever 21, YSL Mirrored Compact, Chanel Lipstick, MAC Lipsticks // Photos by Tito-licious

Its been a long time since a nail post and thanks to the lovely Her Fashion Box team I'm able to share with you my experience with the Edge Nail Tattoo transfers by Fingrs from the Her Fashion Box January 2014 issue. To use these nail transfers:

1. Apply 2 coats of your base colour (any nail polish colour will do, you don't have to use the one that is provided in the kit) and wait for it to completely dry 
2. Remove the nail transfer cover layer and soak the sheet in water 
3. Place the nail transfer sheet on your nail for about 5 seconds (make sure to be very precise where you stick the sheet before allowing it to contact your nails otherwise it can't be adjusted without a re-do)
4. Apply top coat and allow to dry

Nail Art by: Fringrs Edge Nail  Tattoos from Her Fashion Box January Issue

Unfortunately due to a rigorous cleaning and babysitting routine this weekend, after 2 days the pattern on my nails were beginning to wear and tear so I recommend using your favourite pick of top coat if you're planning to get handsy with the chores to maintain your nail prints for longer.

Besides that, these nail transfers were incredibly quick and easy to use and they are no where near as messy as most DIY nail art ideas. The kit also has everything you need, just add water!

Back in Action!

Asymmetric Dress by Chicnova, Antigona Bag by Givenchy, Hand Chain by Forever 21, Trophy Wife Heels by Shoe Envy, Belt by Nasty Gal // Photos by Tito-licious

...aaaand I'm back! With some awkward tan lines from the Bahamas and shopping blisters from Vegas and Florida, charming, I know. For the first half of my trip I spent most of my time wrapped up in a coat then skipping straight to the swimmers once we hopped on the Royal Princess and cruised around the Bahamas. So as you can imagine, it feels great to be back home in perfect Australian weather with a beautiful chiffon dress in the mail courtesy of the lovely people from Chicnova.

The reason why I love chiffon is because no matter how you wear it, it will drape over you beautifully and comfortably. The Asymmetric Dress currently on Chicnova has been featured in this photoset with a twisted neckline (which you can change depending on how you would like your neckline) and large metal belt for added shape.

 

And instead of trying to summarise my trip in one blog post, they say a picture speaks a thousand words so here's an essay - from moi to vous:

What's a boy like you, doing in a place like this?

(Forever21 Fringe vest, Shoesone Suede Booties, Sportsgirl accessories)

There's less than 2 weeks until uni starts again, 3 weeks until my birthday and I'm also meant to be graduating this year...isn't that absurd? But I'm prolonging my stay for another semester or so, I've picked three subjects for the upcoming semesters instead of four and I vow to use my time wisely and blog - I mean - no! - get my GPA up and get some direction! Working at Bardot is wonderful but it's really not a career. Okay enough about my 'future', I'm getting forehead wrinkles just thinking about it.

I still haven't blogged about my trip to Fiji or uploaded pictures of the things I want to sell but I should get to it before my break ends, not like it mattered much but my conscience says 'do it!'.

The Ladakh sale was surprisingly dissapointing this time around. The $10-20 tops & bottoms rule no longer applies, now theres $20 tops, $30 bottoms, $40 denim and $60 dresses including old stock lying around, now for a higher price- it's preposterous! I did pick out a top I really liked though (right) and the blazer on the left was my best buy this week!

Anonymous: hey annie since you work at bardot would you be able to tell us about new arrivals and which things you like from bardot? i totallllyyyy love your style =)
To be honest I feel like I don't have a sense of 'style' or what have you - I hardly ever shop beyond the store now :( but on the upside it means I can answer your question in a matter of seconds! We get new arrivals every week and our website is a tad delayed but here are some of our New Arrivals that I am loving (and I tossed in the Drape Chambray & Cinderbox jackets because I still love them and I needed to fill some space!). The Chambray contrast jacket did look odd at first but after wearing it for a while you grow to love it! And oh Louis Sateen dress! If there is an occasion and the weather permits it I'll definitely take you out!

This is why I can't save. As soon as the paycheque rolls in it rolls right back to the store :(

First row: Chambray contrast jacket $99.95, Drape Chambray jacket $99.95, Frill jacket $79.95
Second row: Waterfall leather jacket $269.95, Mixed Fabric cardi $79.95, Swan Lake dress $89.95
Third row: Louis Sateen dress $89.95, Leather leggings $149.95, Cinderbox jacket $89.95

I also got a new case for my Iphone, about time!

Clothes & MU

This afternoon I got two flat microdermal piercings on my back, just under my neck. Then something scary happened when I got home. I was in the bathroom with my brother explaining to him how to clean the piercings for me then my hands and arms began to tingle and when I looked up into the mirror my vision was gone.

The next thing I remember was staring at the mirror again and everything was really faint and grainy, my vision only came back when I sat down. My brother told me I was about to fall and began shaking and he held me upright for about 5mins until it stopped. I wasn't scared or nervous before I blacked out, it just sort of happened out of the blue.
Has this ever happened to anybody before? Did I just faint? Did my piercings have anything to do with it?

Apart from that, I'm happy I got the dermals done. The one on my right is just perfect but the one on my left seems a bit alleviated, I think I have to go back for another painful adjustment. The adjustments were the worst part of the whole procedure :( I have to put spot bandaids on them for the next 2 weeks, hopefully they heal fast and everything turns out a-ok!

And now here is the major haul bomb! I've been so busy I haven't been home in time to take the photos in natural light so the majority of these piccies aren't in the best quality :(

First with the MU
NYX lippies from Cherryculture, the last 4 are old NYX lippies I already had

Just realized I forgot to label the swatches! L-R: Creamy Beige, Orange Soda, Celene, Baby pink

L-R: Electra, Narcissus, Strawberry Milk, Thalia, Perfect, Honey, Circe, Rea, Creamy Beige

MAC Blushes in Trace Gold, Springsheen, Style & Peachykeen

MAC Cream Colour Bases in Shell & Hush

Stila Illuminating Finishing Powder in Gold, I placed it next to the Bronze to compare

MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer NC20, MAC Paint Pot in Painterly. Stila Convertible Eye Color in Onyx (Dual shadow & liner)

Chanel Pro Lumiere Foundation, The MAC blushes again.. just to fill in the space haha

Now for the shoes! I have a new obsession with wedges, they may not be everyones cup of tea but they sure as hell do it for me!

L-R: Ava Lace Up Hiker boots (from Topshop's opening @ Incu in Paddington), Dolce Vita Cut-out Wedges (Urbanoutfitters), He who sees field boots (Urbanoutfitters)

L-R: Heels from ZU, Sandals from Wanted

Yes, I do realize all my shoes are black. No matter how hard I try to stay away from that colour.. I can't!

Moving onto accessories and bags.

Kidada for Disney Couture - Fairest of Them All Necklace

Necklaces all from Sportsgirl, gloves from Urbanoutfitters, Rings from Bardot, Diva & Equip. Bag from Bardot, thrifted brown bag.

And finally the clothes! Its so hot but I found myself buying a clothes for the winter, I guess at the rate the weathers been going you never know when I cold front will hit(?) hopefully hahaha

L-R: ASOS Ladder longsleeve jumper, ASOS slash back dress (front & back)

L-R: Portmans Maxi, Bardot Maxi, Seduce Maxi

L-R: IT girl maxi, Forever New dress, Staple dress (Abyss)

L-R: Bardot shirt, Mink jacket, IT girl top

L-R: Mink crop top, Witchery cardi, Sportsgirl dress

L-R: Top (?), Sportsgirl dress, Anise shall

L-R: Bardot Cinderbox jacket, Bardot jumper, Topshop jumper (Incu)

L-R: Sportsgirl top, Minkpink shorts, ASOS top

L-R: Kenji crop top, Forever21 fringe vest, Top (??)

L-R: Bardot jumper, Ladakh shall, Ladakh top

L-R: Ladakh crop jacket, Ladakh crop top, Ladakh top

L-R: Ladakh top, Ladakh top, Ladakh jumper

The Ladakh & Anise buys were from the sale. I know I was meant to notify when the next sale was going to be but it was mid-exam time and I had no clue until the morning of the sale by Wendy's morning wake-up call LOL

Now to explain the extensive haul like I said I would.. I did mention that the boyf had a lucky turn at roulette, he managed to score himself enough for the home entertainment system he'd been wanting and a shopping spree for his girlf :) I don't remember exactly which items of clothing were from the spree but I can tell you that I was given a limit to spend within a 1 day span and it was a lot more stressful then it was bliss! The bliss only set in when the shopping bags arrived home but my conscience was still weak, I had myself a shopping hangover the next day even though I knew most things were courtesy of a Star City cheque haha. I'm satisfied though, the shoes really put the icing on the cake and to my Paulfish - this Christmas, next Valentines, Anniversary, Birthday.. whatever the occasion.. I would not be able to accept another gift from you. I would like a card though.... actually write me a nice letter.. LOL

My amateur nail art isn't coming far along, I realized while doing Fiona's nails the other day- I do not have steady hands! I was trembling with the deco pens and kept ruining the nails :( but it felt good to have a nice girly day of shopping and nails. I did the leopard print on Tammy using Great Barrier Beige, V and Black LA colours art pen, blue/black on Fiona using For Audrey & Black LA colours art pen and the white/black on myself using Liquid Leather and White on white ..yes, that last hand with the ugly wrinkly fingers are mine :(

Phew, done and done.