Thanks Heaps (again) Miz-Led!

Remember how i recently mentioned i had a fantastic phone experience with Mizled? So after "MizLed Clothing - My Experience" i thought i would get my gorgeous item on Friday - just like Melissa said....

Imagine my glorious surprise when I discover on Thursday afternoon that there is a an Express Post Package waiting for me! Woo-hoo!!!!

i opened it up and here is the photo! It is even better than i thought it would be!

This is it!

The fabric is a soft viscose and the sleeves serious look like leather! i LOVE it even more!


I wore it on Saturday for my father inlaw's birthday (it was an 'at home' thing) and I had so many people comment on it!

Thanks again Miz-Led! I can't wait to see what else you have in store! Thanks again Melissa - you were SO helpful... & fast!

Check it out guys!

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Miz-Led Clothing - My Experience

I recently had the pleasure of purchasing something from Mizled; a fashion store located in Maylands, Perth. One of my friends put me onto their Facebook page (thanks Alana!) and I have to say that they have some AWESOME stuff! I love that they have HEAPS of fb updates and that they have all their new stock pictured on their page! They also have a website where you can buy online but you can get them to hold stuff or ask questions regarding sizing – they are really helpful and get back to you really promptly!

Last weekend I got them to pop a top on hold for me as I thought I would be able to head out, try it on and buy it on Monday (after work). Alas this had not happened – I called them up this morning and spoke to Melissa who was MORE than happy for me to pay for it over the phone, give her my details and for an extra $8 she is Express Posting it to me as we speak! I mean – how good is that??

 
I can't wait to show you all what it looks like!

Thanks (again) Melissa – I will totally be back!

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I NEED some new clothes!

Its beginning to get cold here in Aussieland what with winter fast approaching! Which means…. New wardrobe time!

A couple weeks ago I went through all my summer stuff and the bi-annual change over which involves packing all my really summery items (like shorts, bikini’s etc)  and swapping them over for my knits, thicker cardigans, boots etc. I find that this is also a fantastic time to de-clutter and get rid of the items that I know I will no longer wear in either summer next year or this winter! I also find that this change over means that I get a chance to get ‘reacquainted’ with what I own and what I need to add to my wardrobe. 

So this winter there are a few essentials that I need to replace/purchase:

The Black Blazer: the last one I purchased lasted 3 years & was fantastic! Totally cinched in at the waist (one button) & had the most amazing red lining. I think the black blazer is a total staple as it looks HOT with skinny leg jeans + super high stiletto heels/boots and just as fab when worn for the office!

A New Pair of Bardot Jeans: My GOD I heart Bardot jeans! I am a little bit on the small (read: short) size and find that the hunt for the perfect skinny leg jeans can be tragic! In most cases I find they whilst they may fit perfect at the waist the ‘behind the knee’ section is not skinny enough – this is not because I have skinnier than most knees but rather that where my knees are is where most people’s thighs are – hence its not skinny enough! But the bardot ones are perfect! In the middle of summer Myer was having a sale where I managed to pick up 2 pairs of Bardot jeans (in exactly the same style & colour unfortunately) for $70 each! This season I am keen to get their Pia Hipster Jeggings and the Tahlia denim jeans.

Flat boots (knee length): I love my leather brown pointy toe slouchy flat boots; they look great with leggings and a shirt dress or short dress. Last winter I got a pair of cheapy grey synthetic boots that were knee length (I would love to get an over the knee pair but I think with my height that they ‘cut me off’ and make me look even smaller in stature! Boots ending just before the knee is a perfect compromise!) That I adored & are still in reasonably good condition (thanks Rubi shoes) – I think this season is time to look at an investment leather pair!

Are there any basics that you’re wanting to get this season?

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Review: The Body Shop's Matte It Primer

Before I left for my holiday to Bali with hubby I got my cosmetics in order for what I would need while I was away AND dealing with the humidity and other elements there! I mean, who really wants to lug around ALL their regular makeup to and from holiday? I say either pop things in little tubes/spray bottles and either use all whilst away or be more than happy to leave it it there!

I usually use MAC’s Prep+Prime Face, but I really wanted to take something cheaper and without illuminating particles (as in someplace as hot and humid as Asia I knew I didn’t need any additional shine factor happening!). I have seriously oily skin that, by the end of the day looks like i could wring out the oil! it can become seriously oily... so as you can imagine it gets REALLY oily in a plae like Bali!

I stumbled across this primer from The Body Shop and thought that at $26.95 (Australian dollars people!!) I was more than happy to give it a go! I wore it everyday while i was away and i gotta say i am a little bit impressed with how this held up! Its called Matte It... and i gotta say it is pretty good!

For The Body Shop's details head here:

The Body Shop's Matte It Primer

I’ve been back from Bali for a couple of weeks and I am still using it! It sort of feels like MAC’s “Matte” or the ModelCo Primer. I will say that I think this may not be as superior as MAC's Matte, but it is very similar... and SO much cheaper! I would generally apply MAC Matte to my forehead, nose & chin only right after applying Prep+Prime to my face, but i am finding i really like this...

It does have a siliconey feel to it but I find that its really quickly absorbed once its on my face and I only need the smallest amount!

I like the fact that it come in a clear tube so I can see when I am running out and that once I am close to the end I know I will be able to hack into it with a pair of scissors. Whilst I LOVE MAC’s Prep+Prime the thing that annoyed me the most about it was the fact that I cannot see how much of it I have left as it runs out – its SO annoying, because it’s a case of one day I have primer and the next day I don’t! Oh and the Body Shop’s Matte It primer is perfect for tossing into your handbag for overnight stays or holidays!

I have decided that my Body Shop Matte It primer is my everyday primer – it’s perfect for work and worked a treat whilst I was holidaying in tropical climate. Don’t get me wrong – I still do a touch up at the end of my day before I leave the office when I catch up with the girls but overall I know I will be repurchasing this product!

I totally recommend trying it!

Have you tried this product? What did you think?
Or what's your primer of choice and why?