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Aussie Curves – Dark

November 26, 2012 by Natalie · 47 Comments

This weeks Aussie Curves theme was ‘DARK’. Now that’s something I could do. As a teen, I was constantly called ‘goth’, I dyed my hair black, liked spikes and cuffs, wore my Dr Marten boots with my school uniform, so yeah, I guess you could have called me goth. I wore a lot of black because that was avilable to me, as a plus size teen I didn’t have many options. I think that is one of the reasons why I love fashion so much these days.

It’s funny how we grow and evolve. This obviously isn’t something I’d wear everyday. Yes, I’d wear elements of this outfit, but as a whole look, no, not unless is was a fancy dress party. Flash back 8 – 10 years ago and I would be in heaven, I would have never ever took this outfit off. So no, I didn’t wear this outfit all day, or even out of the house.

I think I look a bit like a futuristic goth hooker. I actually asked my brother to take these photos for me and his reaction to my outfit was rather amusing. So, thanks Daniel for being an awesome big bro! Oh and of course Frodo decided to get in on the action.

Bodysuit – Gisela Ramirez | Skirt – New Look | Jacket – Damn you alexis
Belt – Gift from Sarah | Headband – Gift from Too Many Sequins (it’s from ASOS)
Shoes – Jeffrey Campbell Litas

My favourite brand of lipstick by far is Lime Crime, I actually own 7 of their lipsticks. Centrifuchsia is usually my ‘go to’ lipstick, but I picked up Poisonberry the other week and i’ve been constantly wearing it. I love it!

Filed Under: Outfits · Tagged With: ASOS, Aussie Curves, Damn You Alexis, Gisela Ramirez, Jeffrey Campbell, New Look, OOTD, Solestruck, Too Many Sequins

OOTD: Crazy

November 9, 2012 by Natalie · 23 Comments

This is a bit of a crazy outfit, what can I say, sometimes I just embrace my eclectic side. Getting dressed that morning I decided to wear to pink, and seeing as I was staying home, I decided I could break the ‘leggings as pants’ rule. I mean, it would only be my parents seeing me, oh and of course everyone who reads my blog!

I was having a day where I just wasn’t feeling ‘myself’. A bit down in the dumps and unsure of everything. Moving, men, and menstrual cramps are to blame. So, I decided to put on some make up. Don’t ask what’s up with my hair, I don’t know.

You may have noticed I don’t wear white, well, not very often. When I stumbled across this top at Big W, I couldn’t resist. A cute dog in pink glasses, for $12! YES! I only wish my matching pink Jono Hennessy glasses weren’t at the new place!

TOP – Big W
LEGGINGS - Gisela Rimerez
BOLERO – City Chic
SINGLET – Target
SHOES – Unif
NECKLACE – Diva
EARRINGS – c/o LSD

Do you wear leggings as pants at home?

Filed Under: Outfits · Tagged With: Big W, Diva, Gisela Ramirez, Little Sister Designs, LSD, OOTD, Solestruck, Target, Unif

Weekly Wishlist – Bright Colours!

July 6, 2011 by Natalie · 14 Comments

I’ve always been a lover of wearing black & adding pops of colour through accessories & my hair. I am however learning to embrace colour & some of the recent trends have really pulled on my heart string. Cobalt blue. Purple. Bright pinks. WANT! Here are a few that I’ve been lusting after!

CITY CHIC – Spliced Blue Skirt – $59.95
LOVE this skirt! I love colour blocking and this is colour blocking at it’s best!

SOLESTRUCK – Jeffrey Campbell Tardy – $199.95
Those close to me know I have this crazy love for yellow shoes. I don’t know what it is, but I see a yellow shoe & I automatically want to buy it. I usually manage to stop myself, because really, how often will I wear yellow shoes. These however, would look amazing in my Jeffrey Campbell collection! (I also like the blue!)

ASOS - Kitson Bright Coloured Diamond Ring – $25.69
Uhm, it’s super pretty! Nuff said!

ASOS CURVE – Pleated Midi Skirt – $68.50
While I’m not a fan of the burnt oranges that are in, this bright orange skirt is gorgeous! I can’t wear orange as a top as it does not suit my colouring, but I can think of many ways I’d love to wear this skirt!

CITY CHIC – Colour Block Legging – $19.95
These leggings come in 4 colours & I’m in love with the hot pink & blue. I LOVE leggings & it’s great to find bright coloured ones at an affordable price.

CITY CHIC - Chiffon Overlay Top – $69.95
Colour is gorgeous and I love flowy tops!

DOROTHY PERKINS – Violet Belted Midi Skirt - £23.00
Again, love the colour of this!

PAULS BOUTIQUE – Maisy - £61.00
One day, I will own a PB bag! One day! I don’t know what it is I love about them, but I do! Love the Barbie collection. This bag really is fun colours. I’ve always love pink & orange together, so much so, i’ve dyed my hair those colours together!

Filed Under: Lustlist · Tagged With: City Chic, Dorothy Perkins, Jeffrey Campbell, Lustlist, Pauls Boutique, Solestruck

Birthday Haul!

June 12, 2011 by Natalie · 3 Comments

So, last week was my birthday & I sure got spoilt! I’m so happy with my gifts! I had such a good week, hanging out with my friend Lou (who flew down from Sydney), as well as Jess. I spent my birthday having lunch with my Mother in law & Sisters in laws. Then fridge shopping, as our freezer died!

Sooo in love with these skirts by Prototype Design! I’m so in love with miu miu inspired print, I had to get it in both the black & blue! They are from Adam. Generally I have to do the birthday shopping & he will pay. I was surprised actually, that he got me the ukulele as a secret gift, inspired by my Amanda Palmer love.

The owl love is from Lou! A shirt, statue & snow globe! Perfect! I need more space for my owl collection! Sanctuary DVD is from Jess & the two bags are from my in laws. (Again, I bought them, they paid. I picked them up from Dangerfield!)

Oh, & from my parents…