Get the look- The Carrie Diaries

Hi :)

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I've been back at school and had lots of homework to do!

Today I thought I'd do a get the look for Carrie Bradshaw from The Carrie Diaries in 3 easy steps.
Enjoy!

The Look:

The Clothes:

Skirt, Blouse, Belt, Heels, Clutch

The Break-Down:

Patterned Skirt-
Topshop portobello print calf skater skirt $90
She adds a fluffy tutu skirt underneath for volume.
Get a cheaper version here for $45 or here for $15

Yellow Blouse-
Kensie sheer embellished blouse in citrus green (no longer available)
Get a similar one here for $50

Orange Belt-
The costume designer for TCD said that this belt is vintage so cannot be bought read here
I found two options on etsy here ($8) and here ($15)

Teal Clutch-
Fendi super bowl beaded baguette $2374
Get it on sale from bluefly here for $1755.89

Shoes-
Carven engraving of Paris platform wedges $560
Get them on sale here for $218

Hope this was helpful and that you enjoyed!
Look out for more coming up soon.
Xx

Last Minute Christmas Pressies

Hi :)

With only a couple days until Christmas have you found yourself in the situation where you haven't bought someone's Christmas presents yet? Hopefully after reading this you'll be able to find some cheap, different ideas before your gift needs to be given!

All photos were found through google images

Mum

I've always found mum to be one of the easiest people to buy for but maybe that's just me. Some easy ideas are a small cookbook, 'smellies' -hand cream, bath salts, bath bombs, lotions and candles-, small pieces of jewellery (here in Australia places like diva, equip and lovisa sell these for fairly cheap) or a pretty decoration for the Christmas tree. If you're handy in the kitchen you could whip up a batch of cookies or cupcakes and package them nicely. Even just offering to do some work around or cooking a nice meal is a nice gesture.

Lush bath bombs- credit: mygreatchallenge.blogspot.com 

Christmas cookies- credit: weheartit.com

Dad

Dad on the other hand I find the hardest to buy for, most of the time he's not clear on what he wants so I go with the obvious. His favourite TV series on DVD is always a good choice, a new book by his favourite author is also a good choice, socks and jocks- but only if you're really desperate and I find with my dad chocolate ALWAYS works or at least gets on his good side for another year.

Top gear on DVD- credit: www.tvshowsondvd.com

Cherry ripe chocolate bar- credit: www.news.com.au

Brothers

Baby to toddler- Stuffed toys, clothes + pyjamas, book

Primary school (5-11)- Books, clothes + pyjamas, toys (lego, cars etc.), a ball

Pretty much 12-117- Books, money/giftcards, something for his hobby (football, music books, headphones), cologne, a wallet

AFL ball- credit: www.slatergartrellsports.com.au

Abercrombie + Fitch cologne- credit: www.maxsoutlet.co.uk

Sister

Baby to toddler- Stuffed toys, books, clothes + pyjamas

Primary school (5-11)- Dolls, toys, books, clothes + pyjamas, a movie (think princesses)

Pretty much 12-117- Books, money/giftcards, something for her hobby, a movie/tv series, clothes, jewellery, 'smellies', a framed picture of you two, a magazine subscription (slightly more pricey but fairly instant).

My very real baby doll: credit: www.toys.about.com

Books- credit: www.thebookchewers.com

Girlfriends/Friends who are girls

Same as sister

Boyfriends/Friends who are boys

Same as brother

Grandparents

'Smellies', jewellery, plants, a festive hand towel, plate or platter, stationary, a framed photo, offer them help around the house or bake them something yummy and package it up nicely.

Christmas hand towels- credit: www.dandi.com.au

Christmas cookies- credit: google.com.au

Others

Nicely packaged food, 'smellies', a bottle of wine, money/giftcards,

iTunes giftcards- credit: www.harveynorman.com.au

I hope your life has been made a tiny bit easier!

Only a couple more sleeps to go!

Xx