November 28, 2024
Chicago 12, Melborne City, USA
Dear Diary

Friday Frock Love: March Favourites

Today I am taking a mini break. As you read this I’m probably relaxing somewhere fun. Or maybe I’m stuck in a traffic jam. Either way, todays post is a quick round up of some of my favourite frocks from All the Dresses that I’ve shared over the last month! Heyday! Cock-a-doodle-do dress Oh my,

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Inspiration & Lifestyle

The Mental Game

I’ve always had a bit of a problem with self confidence, especially in any physical activity. I’ve never seen myself as “sporty”. Most of my experiences with sports when I was younger ended up being spoiled by bullies, or just marred by a lack on interest in motivating and encouraging anyone who wasn’t “naturally sporty”

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Retro Chick Competitions

Giveaway | Vintage Inspired Wedding Hair

I actually got married 10 years ago. I also have no idea if any of you are getting married, are you? If you are then I can’t imagine that this is the place you come to seek out tips for your wedding, but still, I really wanted to share this book with you. I am

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Fashion & Beauty

The Day I was Photobombed by a Cat

After a fit of introspection on Friday, I got over it by going out for cocktails. So I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know we’re back to frivolous frock photos today! I’d planned to head down to Revolucion de Cuba for their Happy Hour Cocktails for about 6pm, which meant leaving pretty early. So I

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Inspiration & Lifestyle

That Quarter Year Shock

The other thing I wrote about on Monday is that quarter year shock. The horrible feeling that kicks in around mid March that “OMG THE YEAR IS ALMOST A QUARTER GONE!” and reminds you of all that positivity you had on New Years Day (or the day after once the hangover has subsided) that THIS

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Fashion & Beauty

Florals & Black

On Monday I was whinging about how black tights are too heavy for spring. Well today I bring you the solution. Yes, you can look all springlike, stay warm, and still not have to worry about sticking your fingers through your sheer tights. The answer? Dark florals. A floral on a black base works with

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Inspiration & Lifestyle

9 Reasons Why Spring Sucks

Hurrah, Spring is here! The skies are blue, there are flowers everywhere, you can walk from the car to your house 5 steps away without needing to wrap up in a coat, hat, gloves and boots. Everything is wonderful! Or is it. Because too much relentless positivity can sometimes be a bad thing, today my

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Dear Diary

How Would You Dress Your Mum?

It’s Mother’s Day this weekend. A quick note for Americans, that’s Mothering Sunday, the one we have in the UK, the one that’s related to Easter and was originally about returning to your Mother Church, rather than the one that greetings cards companies made up to make you feel guilty about never seeing your Mother

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Fashion & Beauty

Cute Summer Sports Wear

Even back when I started running in 2012 it was weirdly hard to buy interesting sports kit. There were specialist retailers like Sweaty Betty, and Nike sometimes had some colourful and quirky choices, but when you hit the High Street sports wear for Women was all black and grey, and occasionally pink. These days everyone’s

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