A day on the balcony

Monday, August 30, 2010

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One Way top

It's a bit upsetting really, wasting such a fine day indoors...which probably explains the look of misery on my face. I'm sitting here holding a pen in one hand and smacking my forehead with the other for some bright ideas so I figured I needed a breather.

There didn't seem to be enough light on my balcony this morning for better photos but this is probably the first time I've made one consecutive post after the other so I can't say the effort isn't there! I did try to make sure my next few photos were of better quality though. If you can't already tell, I've even placed sheets of A4 paper in the backdrop in an attempt to brighten up the pictures (I won't lie, it felt like a fantastic idea at the time) but natural light didn't seem to want to cooperate today.... probably because it knows I'm procrastinating.

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L-R: Blush Variation 18, Eyeshadow Duo (Shimmering Quartz/Deep Amethyst), Water Resistant Eyeshadow 1
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Rouge Volupt Pur Lipstick 138, Rouge Volupt Lipstick 4
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Gloss Volupt 7 & 6, Nail Touch Brush Pen 6
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So here's the story behind the haul. My mum made me promise that I wouldn't buy any more cosmetics unless I was running low on something essential which made sense because vanity was getting a bit out of hand. Then just last week I recieved an invitation from one of my best friends who works at L'Oreal to attend a Prestige Cosmetics sale. I gave the invitation to my mum instead figuring that she'd make much better use of it then I would.

And of course, she came home with a bag, no, a sack full of Lancome and Biotherm products that afternoon (well now I know where I get my hoarding from) as well as a few YSL gifts for me. As much as I would've liked to accompany you at that sale - Thankyou so much mum (:

Shoes and cupcakes

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Peeptoe's Summer Launch party was a lot of fun but I think I spent a bit too much time with the cocktails and cupcakes so I didn't manage to get very many photos (no surprise there) but I did want to say thank you to Peeptoe for the invitation and a great night!

And seeing as my mid-semester exams are right around the corner I will try to squeeze in two entries this week before my two-week hiatus so I will see you all very, very soon (:

Thankyou Peeptoe!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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Anise top, Lovisa body chain


I guess a good thing about the change in season is that I can finally fill my wardrobe with silk and chiffon again!

I actually scheduled myself in for a long and lengthy blog post today (and an afternoon of TV and rice crisps) then moments ago I recieved a call letting me know that my blog was given a shout out by Peeptoe and that I am invited to their exclusive event for their Summer Line Launch tonight!

I've picked a wonderful shoe-crazed friend as my plus one for the night, time to get glammed and ready!

Thank you PeepToe!
xx


Team Peeptoe

Monday, August 16, 2010

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Kenji Jacket, Peeptoe Shoes


I know I've been a bit low on the blogging front but after an arduous four days of back-to-back work at the Peeptoe Warehouse I'm back and I've managed to reward myself with two pairs from the sale and the new Bardot Drape Front Blazer which we just got in last week at Bardot. I know I've been bad... very, very bad :(

And if you missed out on the sale you can still shop in the comfort of your own home (and your jammies!) at the Peeptoe Online Sale which just started today!


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Although it's been a long week of work I did enjoy my time at Peeptoe, both my feet and I managed to meet some wonderful new friends amongst all the frenzy.. but being surrounded by shoes day in and day out definitely would take a toll on my wallet hahaha

I haven't had much time for a proper post and I know I've promised a few DIYs. I'm in the process of figuring out how to go about a step-by-step entry and even though the warehouse sale is out of the way I'm back to work at Bardot and tutoring this week and I can already feel myself falling behind at uni so please forgive me until then!

And I hope these swatches will suffice for now:

Milani 3D swatches & OPI Suede swatches
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Pssssstt

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

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DIY hand chain

So I guess this is my little 'I'm-sorry-I-never-got-around-to-a-proper-post-this-week' post. But if it's any consellation I'll let you in on a little secret..


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I will be working at the Peeptoe Shoes warehouse sale next weekend! The sale begins Friday 13th August until Sunday 15th August at:

Building 4/ 190 Bourke Rd,
Alexandria
NSW, 2015

We'll be open from: Fri: 9am - 5:30pm, Sat: 9am - 5:30pm and Sun: 9am - 5:30pm

There will be shoes from $75, clutches from $20 and jewellery from $5!

Looking forward to seeing you all there, I'll be back to regular postings as soon as I get a little more time to myself in the week but for now I bid you farewell and..
happy shoe shopping!

xx

Giraffe Banquet

Thursday, July 22, 2010

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To my dear readers,
Today, you are cordially invited to join me at the Giraffe Banquet. Here you will be offered a selection of hand-made neck pieces, felt chocolate brooches and other inimitable little treasures to help you dress to impress at your next banquet.
CLICK TO SHOP GIRAFFE BANQUET CLICK TO SHOP ANNIEPOPSHOP
From a small little studio in Annangrove, my talented friend Jimmy Le and his fellow GB team have been gracing the Glebe markets and you can now find their designs online. Here's a sneak peak at some of the things GB has to offer. To see more click on the circle above to shop at Giraffe Banquet!



The reason why I've also included a circle link to my popshop is because there are now further reductions on almost all items in store! There is also a maximum 5 day hold on all sale items and feel free to formspring me for any queries.

And for those that have been wondering, the LV in my last post was a Damier Graphite Multiple wallet and I'm happy to say that Jermz liked the gift (: so hopefully I'll have time to get it engraved within the next week. In addition to good news (despite the mild bruising) my chin also made a miraculous recovery on Wednesday so I'm glad to have my chin back for the weekend!....and for this post of course! Hahahaha

What's been on my nails:
Left: Suzi Skies In the Pyrenees from OPI's Suede collection, Right: Milani 3D Hi-Res

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I will have my (very delayed) DIY jumper and all swatches of the Suede Collection and Milani 3D polishes ready for the next post. See you then! (:

Blood orange lipstick, my new best friend.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

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And like a baby fawn walking for the first time, Saturday night I let my chin break my fall...which probably wasn't the smartest thing to do but at least all my teeth are still in tact or that last picture wouldn't have been a smile hahaha

I decided to blog today because I can finally reveal a gift I purchased earlier this week for someone who I hold dear to my heart. I won't open it entirely yet until I'm sure I've picked the right one so that I can take it back to LV to get it engraved but I hope you like it. I hope you know how special you are to me. Happy Birthday Jermz (:


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and although this is completely unrelated - after attending the Good Food & Wine show on Sunday, that night while taking a stroll down George Street there he was... Ashton Kutcher for the premiere of Killers! Fate had brought us together, there is simply no better explanation! Hahaha


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I hope everybody has had a wonderful and safe holiday so far and don't balance on a ledge in your stilettos!
xx

Drip Drape

Saturday, July 3, 2010

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Ksubi Top, DIY body chain, Bardot skirt

I've been meaning to get some things off my chest....and onto my feet! hahaha

Mirror mirror on these shoes...please tell me how to overcome the credit card woes that come with you. I woulld really appreciate it if somebody could forward a message to Mr Jeffrey Campbell to let him know that he will be held responsible for my early demise. These Xmas, Clinic, Exam and Xanadu wedges have me wrapped!

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With all shoe business aside I'm finally free of exams, home from a wonderful getaway in QLD and ready to get back into the swing of things! I've had a couple of things on my blogging agenda but I'm in the process of collating things for ANNIEPOPSHOP (which I plan to have up before the end of tonight!) so I'll get to all request posts soon after.

As for the formspringer that asked about the things I managed to grab from the Minkpink sale, I've been able to snap up a few pics for you during the process :D


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I'll be sure to come back and answer all formspring questions + edit this post with an announcement once new things in the popshop are up so I will ttys! (:

What's' on my nails: OPI My Private Jet + L.A Girl Double Platinum

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