Mod Cloth

Mod Cloth is a website for funky retro style clothing, which I have just noticed. I'm excited that they do their clothes in a range of sizes and that they ship internationally. Now I just need to save up some money, so that I can add some of the following items which i am loving to my wardrobe.
These are some of my fave dresses. (and check out the AWESOME pair of heels)


Avocado Orchard Dress

Hotel Particulier DressOde To Joy Dress
Benefit Gala Dress
Ignite the Night Dress

Green Tea Strap Heel

To worry or not to worry

When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.

I think this is a sentiment we all need to remember - that is - we waste so much time worrying about things that arent really even problems, when we could be spending that time enjoying life.

Maybelline NY Shine Sensational Tempting Toffee Lipgloss

I've recently tried the Maybelline NY Shine Sensational lipgloss in Tempting Toffee.
What a gorgeous lipgloss. Its silky, smooth, shiny and sweet.
It is slightly brown tinged, although not particularly noticeable, and actually tastes of toffee (and smells delicious too). It is super shiny, but is really lovely to wear.

It also comes in other flavours such as cherry bloom, crushed candy (smells like candy canes), peach sorbet and a number of other fruity flavours. They all seem delicious ... now I just need to save up some money so I can get one of each.

Photo of the Day

I love turtles and this one just looks so peaceful.

The Best Things

The 'best things in life aren't things' post is about appreciating non 'things' in life.

Today its all about laughter and smiles

- the way someones eyes light up when they smile
- the sound of a little child giggling/squealing with delight
- those moments when you try not to laugh ... but then it finally bursts through
- when the tears fall or the snorts escape, because you are laughing so hard
- getting the giggles for no apparent reason and passing that laughter on, until it has overcome everyone

The Pipers Son

One of my favourite authors, Melina Marchetta's latest novel - The Pipers Son is a brilliant read.
Whilst it is not an actual sequel to Saving Francessca, it follows the same characters years later, but this time the story is focused on Tom.
The story is based around Tom's reconnecting with his old friends and family, after a period where he wiped himself out. The ups and downs of complicated friendships and family issues is explored in great detail and I love that this is Australian, so the references are familiar.
A truly brilliant story, emotional and believable. It was so easy to get wrapped up in this story I had to force myself to read only a chapter or two each day, so that I didnt devour the entire book in a matter of hours.
The Pipers Son is one of Melina Marchetta's best novels and is definitely going to be added to my list of fave books.

Pic of the Day - Tropical Dreaming

This is what I am dreaming of today -

a warm tropical getaway, staying in an overwater bungalow.

Bliss.