| 24.07.2013 | Jewellery, bag & succulents.

Here I am, at my final week of a two month university holiday- it's actually gone by so quickly, and spending the majority of my week in Manly with Mark has been a big learning experience; living with someone else is a mixed bag, but it's brought us closer as best friends and as a couple. We have already started looking at properties in the area, and are planning for the next few months ahead.

Below is a snapshot of my jewellery purchases over the last few weeks. I liked how all these pieces fit together in their styles- it might just be because Spring is on it's way, but the pretty colours & delicate chains are my favourite for the coming season.

Cobalt Semi Precious Lapis Gold Necklace- Lovisa

The photo really doesn't do the Lapis patter justice at all! I've always liked the semi precious stone look- amethyst, rose quartz, opal- all favourites of mine. This pendant is loose inside the U-bend frame and hanging off a medium length chain. I would style this gorgeous colour with a white blouse and leather pants with gold accessories.

Cobalt Semi Precious Lapis Gold Faceted Pendant- Lovisa

This photo was taken quite close up, so it does look large but in reality it's about the size of a five cent piece. It's on a long fine gold chain and is a cute necklace to match with the above pendant.

Cobalt Semi Precious Lapis Gold Ring- Lovisa

This is more of a statement ring, it is quite large but again with the colour- this one has gold marble through it and blue and gold in my opinion are a winning combination. I really like the oblong shape of it too, very different.

Turquoise Double Arrow Pendant- Lovisa

I totally blame the Catching Fire trailer for these arrow related purchases! The mint colour is a favourite of mine, and reminds me of something you'd wear with a paisley print. 

Turquoise Aztec Arrow Gold Pendant- Lovisa

This reminded me of something you'd find on a totem pole & something military related- all of which makes me happy.

Gold Linked Knot Pendant- Lovisa

I love this because it made me think of something my grandmother would wear- it's elegant and on a very long chain and looks great with a simple outfit. Black, white and gold are always a winning combination.

Luxe Links Pink Rosette Chain Bracelet

I've had my eye on this for a while & finally caved- I love the layered up look with a statement watch, and this bracelet is just enough to style it. And the little roses are cute and ready made for Spring.

Indie Tote in Black- Sportsgirl

I met up with a friend of mine a few weeks ago and she had this bag with her & it's such a good sized staple piece. It's beyond spacious and fits everything I would need every day. 

And lastly, I saw this very pretty sight when I was walking to work. This is half the reason I love being in Manly- the locals love their succulents!

Long post today, hope you're having an awesome day, and don't forget to appreciate the beautiful things around you. Take heaps of pretty pictures & keep them forever.

Stay tuned. x

Weekend purchases & babysitting!

This weekend was going to be a busy one from the offset- had a lovely dinner with my extended family and the man friend on Friday night, and then today we took my little cousins to the movies & out for shopping, which, despite the fact that it was a Saturday & the shops were teaming with people, we managed to not lose anybody & have an awesome time. We took the kids to see 'Despicable Me 2' which is totally an adult's movie as well, & then had lunch (a very healthy McDonald's Happy Meal) & did some shopping. The darling youngest, Ella, got some adorable Sylvanian Families toys; if you don't know what those are, have a look here, and I managed to get a new pair of boots, some succulent plants & a new ring, which was surprisingly inexpensive.

Women's Black Boots- $25 from Kmart

Okay so since it's winter and all, boots are the word for footwear at the moment. I've always been one for long boots, ones that come up the leg & reside around the knees, and it's only just this year I have come to know and appreciate the ankle boot design. I've seen these cut out style boots a lot lately; on people, on tumblr, in magazines and look books, & I love the look of them, how you can style them with pretty much anything- jeans, tailored trousers, dresses, long skirts, anything! 

I've seen many brand ones & I really didn't want to pay that much for shoes, so I came across these in Kmart today, & I fell in love with the lines and fit of them on me.  My biggest concern for shoes in general is how badly they're going to tear up my feet in terms of blisters- I have skin like tissue paper on my feet & am no stranger to blisters and immense pain. I'm a huge fan of anything that can be worn with socks, but these boots passed the initial tests, but the real test will be during the week when I do nine hour shifts at work. 

Desert flower succulents in wire tray- $19 from Target

I saw these a few weeks ago in passing, & succulents and plants seem to be all the decorating rage at the moment on Tumblr. I have three little ones sitting on my bed side table & these ones will finish off my collection for now. I'm hoping to eventually decorate with some real succulents at Mark's place but of course the issue is space. But for those of you who want something cute and natural to brighten up your space, these are fantastic.

Open Arrow Band Ring- $19.95 from Tree of Life

I'll be the first to admit that I am obsessed with jewellery- that should be relatively evident from my two retail jobs in jewellery stores & the sheer amount of jewellery I do own. I had seen this very sweet Arrow Ring on the Tree of Life website, however I was hesitant to buy jewellery like this online simply because I just want to see it in real life before I buy it. By chance I went into a Tree of Life store, and I hadn't yet seen this ring in any stores, & it was there today which made me extremely happy. Since it's an open ring, you can tighten and loosen it to fit you perfectly.

And one last photo from the day-

Ella Bella & Markle Bean.

Stay tuned. x