spring/summer wants

 I have been in love with these May dresses for so long, they are the perfect shape for me with the flair at the waist. I made this collage from the photos on the Frankie Sunshine website (If you look at it be prepared to want everything on the site). I stumbled across this picture of these One Teaspoon togs on the Shine by Three blog, full of style and beauty tips. Hope you enjoy my Spring/Summer wish list!

the in-betweeners

This Minkpink collection is perfect (in Australia, that is) for Spring, a kind of transition month between Winter and Summer. Sit back and soak up the boho-chicness of it all.

sunglasses finally

Ladakh army green top, Bardot lace top (you can barely see it, sorry), Finders Keepers shorts, black patent wedges, Dotti sunglasses, DIY floral wreath, Revlon Silver Dollar nail polish, woven bag.

These are just some current items I have been wearing a fair bit and.... my new sunglasses! I had to share it with all my lovely readers as I have been complaining about the lack of sunglasses in my life for so incredibly long. I found the absolute perfect pair at Dotti for only $10! Less than the gelato I bought earlier that day (very expensive gelato, I would not recommend paying that much) for this amazing vintage-y round cats-eye-but-not eyewear. They almost blend in with the hippie-ish vibes I have been channeling lately, the brown woven bag and lace top (that you can hardly see) look great on the beach. I also have a floral henna tattoo up my arm, if you can picture the whole hippie-ish mash-up in your head. Aside from wearing the sunglasses everywhere (the fact that it may be nighttime, dark and cold does not faze me or my eyes) I have been waving my hands around a lot because I'm wearing Chanel nail polish. The closest thing I may have to Karl Lagerfeld (aside from my probably-fake bag) is in a redish pinkish shade and matches with the above outfit almost as well as Revlon Silver Dollar, the happiest and most blinged-out shade of the nail polishes.

my wreath of flowers

Rachael Rachael ruffled Peter Pan collar top, Finder's Keeper's high-waisted denim shorts, DIY floral wreath. 

Just some photos of the floral wreath I made and new Peter Pan collared top I bought in the city. I hope you all enjoyed my first DIY/craft post, give me feedback about how it went if you made one! If you can't be bothered to make one, or don't have the time (I am blissfully doing nothing at the moment) Sportsgirl is selling a range of different ones (the link I included is only one of the choices). But sometimes I think it's fun knowing that you made something yourself, and pranced around wearing it for the rest of the day.

how to: summery floral wreath

 I got around to making the floral wreath I mentioned here as I stubbed my toe severely (possibly broken) and my new favourite activities are craft and feeling sorry for myself. I made the wreath with medium-sized white roses, but feel free to substitute whatever fake flowers you want. Summer brights are in!

You will need:
- Three pieces of thin wire
- Green florist's tape
- Two pieces of ribbon
- Six or seven fake flowers
- Something to poke small holes in the flowers with (I used a pin and a quick unpick)

1. Intertwine two pieces of wire and make a small loophole at each end. This is the base wire(s).
2. Poke a small hole in each flower sideways so that they will stand up on the wire.
3. Thread each flower onto the third piece of wire.
4. Intertwine the flower wire with the base wire and space the flowers how you wish.
5. Cover all wires with florist's tape. It should be stretched a little to cover the wires and the sections with flowers need to be wrapped twice (just go forward and reverse).
6. Attach the two pieces of ribbon to each loophole. They should be long enough that the wreath will now tie up around your head (really long pieces of ribbon are good)
7. This bit is tricky. If you procrastinate and just leave it on the table and go make yourself a chai latte and watch Youtube, maybe your Mum will do it for you. If not, take the florist's tape and cover both loopholes. It should be done carefully so you can change the ribbon later if you wish.

FINAL STEP: Put it on your head and kind of prance around and sing about it and then do a photo shoot (that's what I did). Or put it on your dog and cover them in a blanket and take photos so they look like a cross between Mary (the mother of Jesus) and a bridesmaid. Or just sit it on your bedside table and eat some peanut butter crackers and watch children's television shows.

giveaway announcements

I am beyond excited to announce the winner of the lovely giveaway I hosted (for the first time): Natalie Leung from Lucy and The Runaways! A big thank you to all those readers who entered, I love giveaways and I am sure I will be hosting another one soon.

Of course I got distracted while attempting study for my exams coming up, and while not studying found a website called We are Handsome. I saw their bodysuits in what you all know is my favourite store, Princess Polly, but I sadly have to announce that these babies do not come cheap. I was slightly perplexed as to whether it was a swimsuit or bodysuit, but if I paid that much money for one I should hope I can wear it out o the pool. If you do have the money though, who wouldn't look cool with a bold hot-air balloon bodysuit/swimsuit? A pair of high-waisted shorts and some bright sandals and you are set for the warmer months. Newest wish list item!

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