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Blog Style wish list wednesdayDecember 26, 2018December 20, 2018

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY | 26 DECEMBER

Hello Lovelies! It’s the Boxing Day edition of Wish List Wednesday! The theme is… it’s been a hard year, I deserve a luxurious time out just for me! Top to toe personalised loungewear and delicious champagne… the only thing missing is some tasty treats! Although after yesterday I’m not sure I could fit any in!…

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Hello & welcome! I’m Rachael, an early 30’s Mama of two beautiful boys who loves a fabulous outfit and a cheeky glass of champagne.

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I followed my Bliss and it led me to brunch 💜⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ @missblissau is always a pleasure to visit, insta-worthy venue, gorgeous staff... and the food... 🤤🤤🤤 If you have a chance to visit I highly recommend! ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ #gifted #thisisbrisbane #missbliss #missblisswholefoods #sp #orangesherbet @visitbrisbane #instamumsdo #instamumsdobrisbane
Current situation. On the couch under ten blankets watching Netflix. Melbourne why you so cold. Body why you so old 😂⠀ ⠀ Mama can’t party like she used to, but I darn well gave it a good crack last night at @emmylou_loves 40th birthday bash with @sammi_tupper and so many other gorgeous ladies. ⠀ ⠀ Thank you @stefbond_makeup for my amazing glam and @stfrock for my gorgeous dress and coat, it kept me toasty warm all night! Of course I wore my trusty @vionicshoesaus boots too and woke up without sore feet (even after getting home at 3am 🙈). ⠀ ⠀ I hope you’re all spending your Sunday somewhere warm and cosy too x #emmylouloves40th #stfrock #stefbondmua #vionicshoes
The only thing more fun than shopping, is shopping with your girlfriends. Recently I headed into the Westfield Garden City store with Bianca and Kayla and we had SUCH a fun time trying on new season styles.⠀ ⠀ We had SUCH an amazing experience with the gorgeous Manager Sharon and her staff Alana and Ivana that I wanted to share it with you. Nothing was too hard, nothing was too annoying, and no amount of rehanging clothes was too much. The girls were bubbly, friendly, kind, funny and helpful. AND their fit advice was second to none. In one style I have a size 8 pair of jeans. WHAT. I know. I am clearly not a size 8. But as the girls explained to me, the knit fabric of the denim would really relax so I needed to go quite firm. You HAVE to love someone who REALLY knows what they’re talking about!⠀ ⠀ I also thought it would be really fun to show you the different outfits we all tried on, can you guess which ones came home with us?⠀ ⠀ I’ve linked each outfit in a blog post for you (Link in bio) if you see anything you love, PLUS there’s currently a rewards member only sale happening that you can sign up to and access straight away if you aren’t already a member x ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #jeanswest #fitsbest #winterfashion #winterstylefile
How I wish I was spending my birthday, glammed up and having a cocktail at @osbournehotel ⠀ ⠀ Another feast by @chefbenking wouldn’t go astray either 🤔⠀ ⠀ Now I think about it, another night at @trypbrisbane would be amazing. Especially if they put a hot chocolate treat on my bed again with @noosachocolatefactory 70% dark choc 🍫☕️🙌🏼⠀ ⠀ I’ve been to a number of events at @osbournehotel and every time I visit I’m continuously blown away by how amazing they are. They food is always top notch, cocktails/wine on point and the venue is fantastic. It’s next door to #TRYPBrisbane too! It’s the perfect place to go with girlfriends, or host an event, and if you keep an eye on their website you’ll see all the amazing events they host each month. ⠀ ⠀ Swipe to see some more pics from @instamumsdo #instamumsdobrisbane, I can’t believe it’s already been a week!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #instamumsdo @wyndham_holidays #osbournehotel #wyndhamholidays #yeswyndhamholidays #invited #thisisbrisbane #visitbrisbane
Bébé’s favourite dinner is “delivered sushi”, he asks for it at least twice a week Bambino is all about the fries life and I *try* to make healthier choices. Until now it has been tough choosing what to have delivered #firstworldproblems BUT since @Deliveroo_au Plus gives you FREE delivery FOREVER for only $18.99 a month... we can all have what we want without extra delivery fees!⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #foodfreedom #deliverooPlus #DeliverooPartner
The girls did good!⠀ ⠀ If you saw my story earlier today you know that my two closest girlfriends and I were heading to our birthday dinner tradition tonight, and they kept the location a surprise. ⠀ ⠀ They chose @lilyrestaurant at @glenhotelqld which is such a beautiful restaurant, with amazing food, staff and ambience. And I’m suitably full to the brim from the delicious share plates and birthday creme brûlée (that’s a thing). ⠀ ⠀ I’m so grateful for good friends, and child free time with them 😂🙊 Do you have any birthday traditions? X
You all know how much I love my @vionicshoesaus ... well *dangerously* they’ve opened a store literally down the road from me 😍😱🙊 So of course I popped in for a try on session (I’ve also done a blog write up on the styles I tried on/own - link in bio). ⠀ ⠀ If you’re a fellow Brisbane-ite then mark this Saturday 22nd June in your diary as #VionicShoes is having a grand opening at their Holland Park West store with 20% OFF STOREWIDE 😍😍😍⠀ ⠀ Do you own any Vionic Shoes? X
My head and my heart are both so full from the weekend, and I couldn’t wait to share with you all the beautiful places we were lucky enough to visit!⠀ ⠀ I’m Brisbane born and bred but am guilty of frequenting old favourites instead of exploring new places, so I was just as much a tourist as the girls who had flown in! Swipe to see more of the hotel, which we were lucky enough to have a guided tour of and hear all about the history! ⠀ ⠀ I have popped up a (photo heavy) blog on the beautiful places we went, and included @trypbrisbane which is the amazing street art hotel we stayed at. The team have done an amazing offer up for you (and me ha ha I’ll be back) see details below, I’ve popped a link in my bio for you too x⠀ ⠀ “ME TIME” Special:⠀ • 20% off accommodation at TRYP Fortitude Valley Brisbane⠀ • Grazing Platter for 2⠀ • Red/White or Sparkling wine⠀ • 12pm Late Check-out⠀ • Free movies⠀ • Apelles Travel Indulgence gift pack⠀ ⠀ Valid for travel until the 31 December 2019⠀ *conditions apply⠀ ⠀ #wyndhamholidays #thisisbrisbane #trypbrisbane #invited @wyndham_holidays
Yesterday I arrived home from my amazing girl’s trip ready for a hot cup of tea and sit down... only to find out hubby had come down with a cold and couldn’t take Bébé to the #toystory4 premiere courtesy of @shout_communications and @disneyaunz ⠀ ⠀ So I pulled my boots back on (not that I can complain, all my @vionicshoesaus feel like slippers 😂) and took him into town for our date. ⠀ ⠀ I can’t believe the first Toy Story was released in 1995, you know, when I was just a baby 😜🙈😂 and almost 25 years later it’s still has relevant and engaging as it was back then. Bébé absolutely LOVED the new characters and honestly I think I enjoyed it as much as he did! I highly recommend seeing it when it’s released in cinemas this coming Thursday (20th June) x
I will never get tired of dressing him in his sloth suit 😍⠀ ⠀ I do get tired of buying white tees though. Anyone else? There’s always SOMETHING not quite right about them. The length, the sleeve, the fabric, the fit, the neckline... the list is endless. I recently threw out SO MANY white tees that had been hanging in my wardrobe but I never wear. ⠀ ⠀ But this tee. This tee is DIFFERENT. In so many ways! Because.... this @citizen_wolf tee was custom made to my specifications and preferences. I even chose the fabric. ⠀ ⠀ It also has a lifetime of repairs if anything should happen to it (like wear and tear from wearing it a billion times because it fits PERFECTLY). ⠀ ⠀ A whole new meaning to slow fashion, there’s nothing fast aka wasteful about #citizenwolf. Each tee is made to order, so there’s no excess stock and made per your specifications so there’s no throwing out or donating. ⠀ ⠀ Oh and it’s Australian owned and made 🇦🇺🐨⠀ ⠀ It’s as easy as choosing your style, picking your fabric, adding the magic fit (with your personal specifications (height, weight, age and bra size) and waiting 10 Days for it to be made JUST FOR YOU! ⠀ ⠀ I went with the Short V in Hemp Organic Cotton colour Chalk* (off white/cream). And I can tell you that this is the only time an algorithm has me all happy and satisfied (looking at you Instagram). But there’s also a 30 day guarantee with free alterations in case your tee isn’t 100% perfect (mine is!). ⠀ ⠀ Would you get a custom tee made? Size Reference: 165cm | Size 12 | E Cup | Size 7/38 Foot (Wide Fit). *Denotes gifted item.
17 Women. ⠀ 9 Venues. ⠀ 3 Days. ⠀ 1 Hotel. ⠀ ⠀ Sounds like a Real Housewives of Instagram waiting to happen doesn’t it. ⠀ ⠀ Nothing could be further from the truth, and I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to spend time with this amazing group of women this weekend. And for Brisbane for being SUCH. A. BABE! ⠀ ⠀ If this weekend has taught me anything it’s; Girl’s weekends should happen more often, amazing relationships can come out of Instagram, and I really need to start exploring my own backyard more! ⠀ ⠀ A huge thank you to the gorgeous team at @trypbrisbane from @wyndhamholidays for not only putting up with a gaggle of women all weekend, but all the thoughtful touches that just made being away from our babies that less stressful, and our stay so much more special. ⠀ ⠀ And to @elevenrooftopbar @hellenika @osbournehotel @theyotclub @ponydiningeaglestreetpier @mrpercivals @missblissau for the amazing service and experience, you really should @visitbrisbane (even if you’re born and bred Brisbane like me 😂)⠀ ⠀ #wyndhamholidays #trypbywyndham #trypbrisbane #thisisbrisbane #visitbrisbane
Falling in love with Brisbane all over again 💜⠀ ⠀ @hellenika at @thecalilehotel is just a Dream, stunning venue, amazing staff... and the food... 😍😍😍 If you have a chance to visit I highly recommend! ⠀ ⠀ Obsessed with my @stylemeover Violet Dress [Size 12 currently available for pre-order] it has the most flattering shirred skirt and gorgeous star print x ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #gifted #thisisbrisbane #hellenika #thecalilehotel #sp #stylemeover @visitbrisbane #instamumsdo #instamumsdobrisbane

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