living spaces

source: freundevonfreunden I've been spending the past week or so looking for some interior inspiration, as my current living situation (ie. my bedroom) is a bit of a mess. It's a teeny tiny room and, because I'm renting, I don't really have as much control as I would like in terms of decorating. Definitely plan on making some changes, however small, because I'd love to come home to something I actually like, ya know? These images from freundevonfreunden (an excellent site if you're into interior design/decorating) are especially lovely. I usually prefer open, white spaces as the rooms I can afford to rent are generally small and any amount of color makes it seem smaller, however the touch of neon pink in these photos are pretty cool. Might look into doing something similar to my room.

winter wishlist

A.P.C Twill Parka, Style Nanda platform boots, Carven plaid shirt, Alexander Wang deep V bra, Acne Ruth mohair sweater, Olympus PEN-EP1, Rayban Clubmaster
Winter is fast approaching along with my assignment deadlines, but all I want to do is lay back and dream about the perfect winter wardrobe... even if most of the time I'm snuggled up in bed wearing my gross pajamas haha.

a fresh start

Last night after a hard day and much contemplation, I decided to go ahead and chop off about 4-5 inches off my hair. After struggling with some personal problems and big changes, I decided I needed a fresh start. The shorter hair feels nice, easier to manage, and it's change I actually welcome. I'm beginning to look for some part time jobs now to occupy my time. Wish me luck, I need it!

the in-between

I'm back home in Wellington after a hugely rushed final week of term at uni. The amount of work ahead of me is daunting, but I'll be graduating this year and hopefully all those late nights will be worth it. However, for now I'm just going to enjoy spending time with my family.. in the rain. The weather so far has stayed true to form - Wellington weather will never let you down (or it always will, depending on how you want to look at things), so I made sure to pack accordingly. Unfortunately, I've begun to sell a lot of my clothing to make way for more money and new clothes, so what I'm left with is a lot of "in between" clothing. Mainly just basics, so sometimes it can be frustrating, but I'm making do with what I have.

Spent the day talking with my brother and sister, walking around, eating at some really good asian restaurants. Such a good time here, don't wanna leave!!!

M.I.A

source: STOP IT RIGHT NOW

The fact that I was not following this girl previously, baffles me. You have no idea how much I want that Acne jacket she's wearing. No. Idea.

Also, I've been missing in action lately, but I have a perfectly good excuse for that! Uni work, mostly. Like, right now I'm supposed to be writing two essays, but I'm not... obviously. However, if you want to know my whereabouts and whatabouts (is that even a word?), you can find me on my tumblr and my twitter.

vanilla

vanillascented

can this girl do no wrong? This outfit is perfection.

perfect every day shoe

Provensen lishy steel toe cap shoe

Casually browsing through Good As Gold's online store when I come across my ideal every day shoe. The perfect mix of suede, leather and, of course, steel with just the right amount of heel. I particularly like the slightly masculine look... however, there are none left in my size. If you just so happen to be lucky enough to have size 36 (EUR) feet, then click on the link above.

university essential

Makr Standard Canvas A-Strap Tote, Baggu Leather Shopper.

The uni year starts up again for me in a few weeks, and I need to start thinking about school gear. I don't care so much about stationary anymore, as most of my notes end up being ugly little scribbles by the end of the semester, but I definitely care about the bag in which I carry my things in. It needs to be durable, big enough to fit both my laptop and my books as well as suit my everyday outfits. I've narrowed it down to 2 candidates. As much as I love my leather backpack, sometimes it just doesn't work with what I'm wearing and it can be painful to lug around campus for long hours. This year I'm opting for a simple tote in the form of these two. Decisions, decisions, I can't decide. Which do you guys prefer?

La Garconne, Moderne

If you haven't already come across La Garconne, Modern/ Fall 2011, then I urge you to do so now. The styling is impeccable and I wish I had the money to own every piece.

2012!!

It's hard to believe that 2011 has come and gone. Am I prepared for 2012? Probably not, but at least I have somewhat of a clean slate. Can't wait to see what the year has in store for me (and for you!).

This isn't a new years outfit, as usually that particular day is spent lounging around in my pajamas with my family. Definitely not glamourous enough to post here haha. This outfit was worn on a particularly cloudy day in Australia, though by NZ standards the weather was superb. A lot of my wardrobe has been cleared out in the wake of the new year, so the majority of what I have left are basics.... as you might be able to tell from these photos. However, it's easier to deal with when it comes to getting ready in the morning. Less choices means quicker decisions.

Oh, and I apologize for the sketchy qualities of these photos. I've recently replaced my old laptop with a Mac, which means I no longer have photoshop and I have yet to get used to the different software Mac provides. My goodness, what a hassle!