MONOCHROME FUR.

Anyone else have a sudden urge to rock a furry little black and white ensemble? Bring on the cool weather!!

A DAY IN DAYLESFORD

If you live in Victoria it is likely you have already visited Daylesford, if you don't live in Victoria and you happen to one day find yourself here on a wee holiday here add this little town to your list.

Daylesford is about a 90 minute drive from the city and is the perfect little mini break. It offers up good food, cute accommodation, nice surroundings, walking trails, wine bars and antiques shops galore. It is also notorious for it's day spas, so if that is your kind of thing this is the place for you.

We only headed up for the day, but enjoyed a drink in the lovely Frangos & Frangos, which has the nicest decor and looks like a beautiful place for a long, leisurely & boozy lunch.

We also had a little browse of the shops and I found a couple of little pieces that tickled my fancy in the jewellery shop. 

Frangos & Frangos also offer up accommodation, and judging by the presentation of the restaurant the rooms would be well worth the cost.

We then headed off for a little stroll at the Lake and had a taste test of the waters from the mineral springs. The mineral water is absolutely putrid, I am telling you stick with Evian, unless you enjoy water that tastes something like rusty metal and leaves your tongue feeling like you have just gargled with a mild acid.

It then decided to start pouring with rain and we got absolutely drenched and had to endure a very soggy car ride home.

If you are interested in paying this place a little visit find out more info here.

Check out the lovely Frangos & Frangos, and find out about all the different markets which are hosted in Daylesford.

Also worth mentioning is the fact that the stunning Isabel Lucas starred in their tourism campaign, if this doesn't convince you to visit I dunno what will!

HOLIDAY SHOP

In just over a week I will be jetting off on a trip to the UK. I am SO EXCITED for so many things, checking out where the boy comes from, eating good food, checking out the nightlife, seeing the sights and the list goes on and on and on.

There is one thing which is right up near the top of that list and it is SHOPPING I cannot wait to shop, I have been on lock down (saving for the trip) and have not been able to enjoy the pleasures of fresh, crisp new threads.  Of course the pain of not being able to shop is worth the pleasure of getting to go to new and fun places and experience new things with people you love, but god help everyone around when I am finally unleashed in a store armed with a credit card.

The high Australian dollar is a blessing, which means that the days of needing to double the price of anything in UK stores to understand how many dollars you are spending are long gone. OOOOHHHHH YEAH!!!

Here is a little taster of the High St shopping highlights I have to look forward to, and with any luck I  may be able to restock my wardrobe enough to reinstate style snaps.

NEW SEASON NEEDS

These are the accessories I am currently lusting over. I need these guys in my life. 

Asos embellished cat eye sunglasses
Topshop winged lady tote bag
Michael Kors slim runway orange strap watch

CELINE-IFIED

The old trusty CELINE tee has come out to play again in this casual Saturday arvo ensemble.

The furry poodle like jacket is by St Lenny, Disco Pants by American Apparel and the tee is courtesy of ebay.

It really is time to invest in some new clothes, I have a trip the the UK coming up, H&M better look out because I have a feeling that I am going to be like a woman posessed once I am unleashed!!

WINTER 13 TRENDS: BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK

Next trend of the season, black on black on black. Get in touch with your dark side. While this is not really a new or groundbreaking trend, it is a constant that will never ever let you down. If you invest in awesome black pieces they go with everything, look expensive and last but not least are slimming.

HAIR

I am dead bored of my hair, don't like the length, don't like the colour. We all go through these phases. It is in these phases that you need to get adventurous and try out some new styles to keep things interesting. Plaits and braids are always my go to, they are easy, disguise dirty or frizzy hair and keep your mane out of your face when it's getting on your nerves.

Here is a little style I came up with today. This front braid is done the same as a regular braid, but by only adding hair in from one side. It is easy to do, give it a go, if you don't know how YouTube tutorials are your best friend.