If you’re anything like me, when the cold weather hits, your skin sometimes suffers. It’s cold, dark and sometimes a bit sad outside, so covering up and staying inside might mean that your skincare regime may slip. This might be because you're covered up and not thinking about your skin as much, or maybe it's … Continue reading My Top Budget Winter Beauty & Skincare Products 2019
There is nothing worse than coming back from a holiday to a dirty house, worrying about work, and needing to go to the shops for food. It doesn't matter if it's been a weekend holiday, a week or even an extended holiday - you are often tired and not keen on doing life chores. By … Continue reading 7 Tips to Make Returning from Holidays Easier
It never occurred to me that packing a medical kit should be part of your packing list... until I injured myself in Vanuatu and needed 5 stitches in my foot. I definitely wished I at least packed some pain killers to help with the pain I was experiencing! So when I embarked on a 10-week … Continue reading Packing a DIY Travel Medical Kit
Since moving to Melbourne, I’ve been doing lots of exploring around Melbourne. I’ve also been venturing to places outside of the city centre. There’s so much on offer in Melbourne that it’s often hard to pick what to do. One weekend we decided to take a trip out to Williamstown on the west of the … Continue reading Pelicans Landing Williamstown
Those who know me, and those who have read this blog, know that I love the vintage, retro and pinup styles. Unfortunately, being a lawyer means that I can’t wear this style all the time. So it is often saved for the weekend instead. But sometimes I don’t have anywhere to go and I just … Continue reading Pin-up Pageant Preparation
In May I decided to do a 30 by 30 Wardrobe Remix Challenge. This is where you pick 30 items from your wardrobe and wear only those 30 items for 30 days. It was the first time I've done this challenge and I'm really glad I did it. It's definitely not an easy challenge but … Continue reading The Results of the May 30 x 30 Wardrobe Remix Challenge
If you love makeup, or even if you wear makeup on a daily basis, it's an expensive habit necessity to finance. Sometimes you have to make concessions and buy cheaper products. But that doesn't mean that they have to be inferior products... I've been on the hunt for cheap but good quality makeup products and … Continue reading The Surprising Kmart OXX Make-up Review
I've been loving trying out plenty of new cafes and restaurants around Melbourne. A place I've been to a few times now is out in the far eastern suburbs in Ringwood. It's definitely very 'Melbourne' cafe with a typical industrial feel and fake plants on a brick wall. What is also very typical of Melbourne … Continue reading Review: Fingers Crossed Cafe Ringwood
Are there some recipes that are your go-to when you have family or friends over for dinner? The last few times I’ve had visitors, and I didn’t know what to cook, I chose a classic and family favourite: roast chicken. My roast chicken has a bit of a fresh twist with a lemon and thyme … Continue reading Lemon and Thyme Roast Chicken with Gravy
For a while I've been trying to live a more minimal life by cutting down on unnecessary items. Part of that process has been trying to make my wardrobe a capsule wardrobe. But completely limiting my wardrobe is not an easy project. That's why I wanted to do a 30 x 30 Wardrobe Remix Challenge. … Continue reading 30 x 30 Wardrobe Remix Challenge May 2019
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