Pink and green elephants!

Just bought this pink and green elephant tote from J.Crew Crewcuts (I always check their sale stuff too). Not sure how big it is but I just couldn't resist! I also got a Crewcuts hair elastic with elephants on it. I'm hoping I can wear it as a bracelet. I won't have my mom send them here (I am already panicking about fitting everything back in my suitcases!) so I will have to wait until I am home in June to see them.

I think I was lied to!

Maybe it's the season (I think we're between fall and winter?), maybe it was the timing but my highly anticipated shopping trip was a bust (mostly)! I did find the the Lacoste fleece I wanted (for 30% off!). I saw the cutest pink and green big pony polo at Ralph Lauren but it was $120 so that was a no-go. I've tried very hard not to compare the US and Oz or be one of those annoying travelers who thinks everything is better back home. BUT I must admit I was disppointed with this mall. I actually missed Old Navy! This weekend I am going to try some other shopping areas/malls that were recommended to me by some shopaholic Aussie girls in one of my classes.

The fleece is light pink with gray piping. The photos really don't do it justice!

 
 

BTW, does anyone have a J.Crew coupon code (FS for any amount)??

PS- The party was so fun! Unfortunately my camera was lost during most of it (someone put their jacket on top of it) so I only got shots in the beginning. I'll post later this week.

Another great anchor find from F & F!

Amy at Flamingos and Flipflops shared these with me. So perfect for summer! They come in navy or white.

Nautical Banana

Loving the newish Banana Republic











and my favorite:

Tagged!

I was tagged by Kate so here goes:

5 Things I Can't Live Without Under $10 (Aussie edition):
1. rasberry slurpees
2. cracker barrel cheese (haven't found an Aussie cheese I like so thank God this American brand is available here!)
3. $2 cowboy shots
4. #11 pizza from La Porchetta
5. Coffee Bean pure chocolate ice blended

5 Favorite Movies (in no specific order):
1. Sixteen Candles
2. Two Weeks Notice
3. Notting Hill
4. Lars and the Real Girl
5. Closer

5 Favorite Girl Baby Names That I Love But will probably not use:
1. Emma
2. Olivia
3. Margot
4. Felicity
5. Bridget

5 Favorite Boy Baby Names That I Love But I will probably not Use:
1. James
2. Finn (my sister will probably use it first!)
3. Owen
4. Cooper
5. Lucas

5 Songs You Could Listen to Over and Over:
1. The Blower's Daughter- Damien Rice
2. Stronger- Britney Spears
3. Brand New Colony- The Postal Service
4. Gimme Shelter- Rolling Stones
5. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds- the Beatles

5 Things That Stay In My Purse At All Times:
1. umbrella
2. chapstick
3. pen
4. ipod
5. camera

5 Obsessions I Have Right Now:
1. dresses
2. the pub next door
3. Brothers and Sisters
4. tim tams
5. Australia

5 Places I'd Love to Go:
1. Fiji
2. Spain
3. Greece
4. New Zealand
5. New Orleans

Biggest mall in the southern hemisphere?

TGIF! Tonight is my party! I will take tons of pictures of the guests and my amazing decorations (for example, money signs out of foil).

Tomorrow I am going to Chadstone which is supposedly the largest mall in the southern hemisphere. I am beyond excited! I haven't shopped in so long (minus my online purchases), this place gives a 30% discount to international visitors, AND there is a Lacoste and Ralph Lauren!!

Have a great weekend everyone!

I'm in love...

with my new J.Crew bracelet (Thank you Mom for sending me packages pretty much every week!)!



Now I just have to get the pink one ;)

It's PARTY time!!

3 essays, 5500 words, and 1 in class test later I am FREE (until May 12 but let's not think about it). So I am celebrating this and the fact that my roommate has pretty much moved out with a party on Friday night!! My room is tiny (seriously) so I'm throwing a big hallway party. I had to get all of my neighbors to sign approval so we'll see how many people show up (40 people on my hall, then 29 other friends were invited). Though Friday is a holiday here (ANZAC day) so a bunch of Aussies are going home for the weekend. Either way I think it's going to get pretty crazy! The best part: the theme.

Preps and Gangstas

I wanted to do just preppy but my party planner (good friend of mine) thought we'd get more people if we made it a choice (though who doesn't own a polo??). Pimps and Prostitutes is so over done (and so not me) so we're going with the theme above.

If anyone has any party planning advice, leave a comment!

Gossip Girl style

BussBuss just sent out an email with Gossip Girl style for less. YAY! Check it out HERE

My favorite from Alloy:



Also from Alloy is this anchor hoodie. Very "busy" but reminds me so much of what they wear here in Australia

Nautical necklace

I am loving this Rachel Leigh necklace.

Getting crafty (sorta)

I just couldn't throw away the paper that wrapped my headband from Keeks and Brie. So I tried something out and have to admit that I am quite pleased with the result! I needed something to "organize" the stuff on my desk (pens, tape, etc) and this worked perfectly! Ugly shoebox becomes an adorable box!

 

Better late than never?

So me:


So NOT me:


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So NOT me:


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So NOT me:


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So NOT me:


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So NOT me:

Off to the Yarra Valley

Today I am going on a Yarra Valley Winery tour! Nothing like a little procrastination...



Have a great weekend everyone!

Perfect timing!

Today (it's currently Thursday night) was a looong day! I had to sit down and (finally) start my 2500 word research paper (due Monday- let's not talk about it!). Fortunately I had 2 things in my mailbox when I got back from class this morning! A card from my grandma ($20! better than nothing) AND a package from home with my prize from Keeks and Brie's Pay it Forward contest.

How did I miss these??

Anchor PJ pants from Vineyard Vines (Thanks Mar!!)



Now I just need free shipping or something like that :)

South Moon Under

I went to this store when I was in Baltimore a couple of years ago (I got my favorite anchor hoodie then) and I check the website pretty frequently. There are now even more locations (mostly in MD,VA,PA) so check it out if you live near one!

Jellyfish tote


Charm necklace :

I NEED these!

Kara at Pink, Green, and Southern just sent me a link to these ADORABLE Lilly Pulitzer anchor sandals:

Check them out HERE

and THESE suggested by Amy at Flamingos & Flip Flops

I heart hoodies

How cute is this Bonds (Aussie brand) ad?

I wanna be Kate (Spade)

So jealous that Pink, Green, and Southern got these! They don't have them in my size :(


So cute and it's already personalized for me ;)

My day just got a little brighter...

make that A LOT brighter! I've been writing paper after paper so I was thrilled when I checked my mail and found that Maria's present arrived!






They weren't a total surprise because she had emailed me to get my address but they were even cuter than I thought possible!! The perfect size too!

Thank you thank you thank you! I put your Tim Tams (crack in cookie form for any non-Aussies out there) in the mail today!

Wait, isn't it FALL?

Don't be fooled- it is fall down under! Though we've been having perfect "spring" weather all week!

Photos from the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show









Similar to the Rose Parade, organizations decorate "booths" in some sort of theme:

pretty wedding (sorry it's blurry!)

Peter Pan:


the local fashion school designed "dresses":