TIME FOR A NEW ME

New year, new me.... just kidding that is up there with my least favourite sayings. I don't want to be anything other than myself , I don't want to be a new me but rather an ever evolving same me. I think there is something about the saying, new year, new me that disregards the growing process and gives off the idea that you weren't good enough as you were. Having said that I do still write new years resolutions in my visual arts journal, somethings are specific like last years, quit smoking, some a bit more general like dorky cliches such as "don't worry, be happy." 

This year I am really excited to start my degree so one of my new years resolution is to do my best at that. I want to learn to meditate. I have already got an app for it called "Calm" and have done it a couple of times, it was actually really surprising how difficult it was to sit and practice mindfulness for only 10 minutes. I am a terrible fidget so I think it will take time and practice. I want to increase my fitness levels, last year I started using the Nike+ training app and have found it really good, I've recently downloaded the Nike + Run Club and have been enjoying adding running back into my fitness schedule. One of the resolutions that I most want to achieve this year is to learn to drive, it has long been on my list of things to do and this is the year that it will finally get done. Next on the list if to spend less time on social media, not in the sense of less blogging but spending less time scrolling, I feel like I am spending more time that I want to be observing other peoples lives and not enjoying my own and It just isn't how I want to spend my time at the moment.

My apologies it has taken till the now to write my first post for the year, like I planned it has been heads down, work, sleep and count down the days until I go on holidays. I have two days left of work and then it's time to fly to America for my first ever trip there.  Would love any suggestions for places to go to in New York of Los Angeles, particularly fashion stores, good soy coffee and vegetarian food. Happy New Years, hope 2017 is wonderful so far xx

Pastel Cross Bracelet - Nile Perch

Bubble O Necklace - Saturday Lollipop

Pink Tank - Old season Topshop
Pastel Slip Dress - Second hand from Depop

Pastel Rainbow Striped Socks - Kmart

Reebok Nylon Classics - Hyped DC

Photos by Kye Smith

CUTIE CUTIE SO CANDY LOVE

First round offers came out on Friday and guess who starts their Bachelor of Psychology next year!! Although I am currently loving the break from uni work I am missing it a little bit too and cant wait to get started in my degreee. But for now it's time to put my energy into planning things to do while I am in New York and LA, I can't believe I go in less than a month. xx

Cookie Monster Cupcake Studs - Saturday Lollipop

Lilac Crop Top - Topshop

Lazy Oaf Sweet Stuff Sheer Top - Depop - this is the one that arrived with a big hole in it but you can't really notice it. 

Motel Candy Stripe Skirt - purchased this from ebay, I bought the little hot pants in the same fabric from asos when they first came out but I never really wear them. Not enough places to wear hot pants, was super glad to find the skirt version. 

Rainbow Striped Tote - Vintage - I think from Salvos

Nike Air Max Thea - Hype DC

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE - For a sweet tooth

   

Lots of delicious Christmas gift ideas for your favourite sweet tooth xx

Aussie Treats Necklace - Saturday Lollipop

Strawberry Sweet Cream Play Suit - Dollskill

Big Mouth Inflatable Strawberry Donut Float - ASOS

Step In The Right Confection Journal - Modcloth

Iron Fist Scoops A Lot Raglan Dress - Dollskill

Sparkly Soft Serve Pin - Darling Distraction

Skinnydip Icon Earbud Headphones - Urban Outfitters

Ice Cream Sundae Lip Gloss - Lark Store

Mean Macaroons Print - Valfre

Doiy Donut Tablet Stand - ASOS

Bubble O Bill Stud Earrings - Saturday Lollipop

More Often Than Donut Mouse Pad - Modcloth

Ice Cream Ball Pen - Kmart

Cake Chenile Patch - Darling Distraction

(Wearable Art) Donut Ring - Everyday is a Holiday

AFTER DINNER I HAD ICE CREAM

Serious Ice Cream theme happening with today's outfit, I am a sucker for a themed outfit. As we head into the final month of the year a lot of best of 2016 lists start to appear so here is one of my best of's. My best vintage purchase of 2016 is without a doubt the top I am wearing in this outfit. If you are a long time viewer of my blog you may notice it is sort of similar to the print on another vintage top I own, which can be seen here. Vintage is something I really miss about Melbourne, outside of the Lolly factory it is pretty limited in Newcastle. Of course there is still Vinnie's and Salvo's store but I think a lot of the good stuff gets snapped up pretty quickly by re sellers, maybe I just need to get a bit more on my toes with my thrifting.

Life update, I got my uni results back for semester two and received an 85 in maths and an 80 in philosophy. I stayed up till 12 to check them and I felt a bit disappointed. No, that is a complete lie, I sat there for about half an hour mentally beating myself up and then tossed and turned in bed all night.  At the beginning of the year I just wanted to pass and by about half way through second semester my goal became to achieve a HD in both subjects. I think I have a tendency to be a person who is never satisfied and always wants to do better, I guess most people are probably a bit like that. I think in a lot of ways that is a positive thing because it means I am always striving to achieve more but also can be a bit of  downfall as sometimes I find the pressure I put on myself crushingly overwhelming. I also think there is an element of having such a build up to receiving the results and then having them not really mean a whole lot. Until I find out if I get an offer it is just a number without any real place on a scale. Luckily for me there is about a week to go till first round offers go out, so please keep your fingers and toes crossed for me.  xx

Vintage Ice Cream Parlor Top - Etsy (Vintage section)

Gumball Necklace - Saturday Lollipop

House of Holland Tie-Dye Pastel Rainbow Denim Shorts - ASOS - Love how much these shorts look like a rainbow paddle pop

Mint Ice Cream Socks - Mod Cloth (the feet of these are a waffle print)

ASOS Ice-Cream Printed Platforms - Brand new never worn purchase from Ebay.. how anyone could have these in their closet and not wear them is beyond me but glad they decided to sell them :) Super cute print and the platform reminds me of licorice allsorts.