Primark Haul!

It's no secret that I love a good bargain, and Primark would have to be the best known for a wide range of styles at pretty good prices. Now, some of their stuff is a bit on the iffy side, but if you check items carefully before buying (no missing buttons, straight seams, no pulled threads etc) you can pick up some neat clothes at purse-friendly prices.

Recently I was assigned back to back London flights. While I don't loooove these trips (since there is not a lot to do out near the airport, and the Tube trip can be a pain in the you-know-what) I do like the chance to pick up some goodies on the high street. (Reading UK magazines does not help to curb this addiction, lol)

On my last trip, it was cold and rainy, so I was inspired to pick up some winter woolies. Helps that currently it is 'winter' in Dubai and actually doable to wear cardis and long pants when you go to the mall or even outside.

Was happy enough to pay 16 pounds for this
snuggly cardi-scanned at 7! Win!

Wanting a black leather-look vest for ages.
Done! 15 pounds

I do love me a good graphic tee, combine it with my favourite
NYC skyscraper, cool Art Deco vibe and a 3 pound price tag- I'm sold!

Finally, who could pass up these cute Fox Sox?
Not me! Perfect, my slippers are getting daggy
and these are the most adorable replacement.

Shopping all over the world, just one of the awesome perks of my job. Love! Have you picked up any amazing buys lately? Tell me!

Made For Me!

Regular readers will know that I have a bit of a weakness for O.P.I. nail polish and all their cute names. I've got about ten now, all in different shades & I'm trying to wear them more.

Recently in a magazine I saw that their new range, which is the Germany Collection, has a shade with my name in it. Of course it's on my want list! :P

I looked for it in duty free during my recent Melbourne trip, but they don't have it yet. I could have bought it in Auckland, but why do that when I can wait til it's in DF and get 2 for the price of one? F1rst Duty Free in Aussie airports has a pretty much permanent promotion: 2 O.P.I. colours for $25 ($35NZD in NZ) and it's valid even for Shatter, Base and Topcoats. The 4-pack minis go for about $20-25 a box. Not bad, really!! I'm also keeping an eye out for the Skyfall James Bond collection since they have some nice metallics and sparkles in there. Do you have a favourite shade?

 

My next purchase "Unfor-Greta-Bly Blue" :)

Parisian Pink

Yet another dress I'd love to have. I can just imagine this with a white cardigan, for a day of strolling Paris, seeing the Louvre, sitting in a cafe watching passers-by and taking pictures near the Eiffel Tower.



(Pattern from Kallie Designs)

I do love this photo of Princess Mary of Denmark with the Crown Prince, her dress is so pretty. Very 1940's. I have a black and cream Alannah Hill frock similar to this, though the shape on hers is much nicer.

This would be such a cute outfit for a champagne brunch with the girls!!! Oh, and she has Chanel too! A 2.55 is on my list of things to Buy Before I Die ;)

Ok, I best get back to the books!

Paying Up and Pink

I've been really busy with work lately & haven't really been in the mood to blog, which is why so few updates. I guess also I'm not really sure if anyone reads this so I tend to really only want to update when I have something to say... guess I'm not very chatty at the momennt, hehe.

I've been doing ok in my goal to pay money off my credit cards, of course there is always room to improve but I feel like if I get too strict with it then I'll sabotage my efforts as I will feel like I'm missing out then just go on a big spree to make up for it. A girls' gotta have SOME fun, right? :)

So the only things I have shopped for was to buy a mobile broadband key (Prepaid of ccourse!) so that I can use the internet when I'm away. I have internet on my phone but for certain work purposes a mobile phone doesn't cut it. For example, to log into my online roster or check other work-related websites and download documents. As hotels charge exhorbitant rates (around AUD$30 per day) for internet, I figured it would make sense to get prepaid as I can pay $30 for one month and have access when I need it. Also being prepaid if I'm not using it I don't need to buy any more credit until I do need it. To satisfy my need to feel like I'm having some FUN I bought a pink one:


The other thing was to pay off some shoes I had on layaway before I started my 'credit crunching', which I did, but did not notice until I got home that the silly girl did not give me my receipt. Usually I will let something sit in the closet for a week while I decide if I'm going to use it or not. I had put a dress on layaway for work, as I have a lot of meetings interstate this year and needed non-uniform business wear. I figured I could get along without it and was going to return it but now the girl did not give my my receipt I can't, plus the store said it scans at $21 so that's all I'd get in exchange value. So I guess it stays.

Yesterday in Adelaide, I spotted this cardigan in Bardot which I really, REALLY want; as I have been looking for one just like this one for AGES!!! But I should be really good and not buy it.


Although.... it is my birthday next week, so maybe I could buy it for myself??? Hee hee...

My nail polish of the moment is Flashbulb Fuschia by O.P.I. I got this one in Singapore last year and I LOVE it, it's so pretty & fun and makes me think of cocktails on holiday :)