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Blog Style wish list wednesdayOctober 31, 2018October 28, 2018

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY | 31 OCTOBER

Hello Lovelies! It’s that time of year again… gulp… shorts weather! I don’t know about you but each year it seems such a big job to find shorts that are just the right length… not too short and not knee length! And then hopefully they’re not too low rise… or too tight… ugh so hard!…

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Blog Style UncategorizedDecember 20, 2017December 6, 2017

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY | 20 DEC

Hello Lovelies! Here is this week’s Wish List… Last week’s wish list was all about soft florals and blush tones, this week I’ve gone print mad with the most perfect print clash! Summer is the perfect time to go loco for prints, and with the tassel earrings, frilled skirt and off the shoulder top, this…

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Blog StyleNovember 1, 2017November 12, 2017

WISH LIST WEDNESDAY | 01 NOV

Hello Lovelies! Here is this week’s Wish List… And I’m ready to admit I have a BIG problem… I’m OBSESSED with blue and white stripes! Please tell me I’m not the only one! This gorgeous Midi Dress from Style Fast is just retro-gorgeous and I couldn’t think of a more perfect shoe to pair it…

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Today’s #wishlistwednesdaycsvp features this gorgeous off the shoulder dress from Forever New, as soon as I saw it I was in love. The fabric, the colours, the details. An asymmetric hemline that is floaty combined with the ruching detail on the neckline gives this dress such a dreamy feel, but I wanted to toughen it up slightly with the accessories. You could keep it dreamy and ethereal with barely there heels and dainty jewels, but instead I’ve given you two options that are still girly, but also a little bit edgy as well. Which do you prefer?
So my @befitfoodaustralia results are in... swipe to see a little before and after from my Two Week Metabolism Reset* [shameless selfie because @corkandcontour had me feeling myself sick on Saturday night 😂]⠀ ⠀ I’m no longer bloated and lethargic, I feel more energetic and I’m waking up without my usual groaning 🙈 I wish I had taken my measurements before starting because I really feel like I’ve lost more cms than kgs, although to be honest they’re just a happy side effect. I’m loving how I’m feeling again and so thankful I took the 2 weeks to reset how I treat my body. Oh ps I lost 2.7kgs in 2 weeks. ⠀ ⠀ In the first few days I was already back in the swing of macchiatos instead of lattes, 3L of water instead of 1-2L and reduced carbs/dairy with increased protein. It brought back all the things I had learnt from my last #BeFitFood program and was basically a refresher course. I think I’m going to aim to complete a #TwoWeekMetabolismReset every few months to keep me on track. ⠀ ⠀ I’ve done a blog (link in bio) on the two weeks, and if you’re interested in trying #BFF for yourself use code CHAMPAGNE35 for $35 OFF your order xx - *gifted for review
Spinning into the week like... 💃🏻⠀ ⠀ How gorgeous is this @madexandco Amalfi Frill Maxi Dress* [Sz L but could have gone the M] Polka. Dot. Perfection. It was true love as soon as I saw it and it did not disappoint! I’ve dressed it down with sneakers but it would look SO cute with boots and a jacket or even wedges 😍⠀ ⠀ 📷 @kirstymckenzie__ 🥰⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Size Reference: 165cm | Size 12 | E Cup | Size 7/38 Foot (Wide Fit). *Denotes gifted item ⠀
There were three in the bed and the little one said... where’s the coffee? ☕️☕️⠀ ⠀ Home after an amazing weekend filling my ‘Rachael’ cup. I got to drink hot coffee, have uninterrupted adult conversations, have a few cheeky champagnes with friends at a beautiful event, sleep a full 7 hours in the comfiest bed without a baby waking me, and even have TWO coffees during a leisurely breakfast where no one threw food on the floor or tried to deep dive off a high chair. Bliss. ⠀ ⠀ It was such a good idea to turn the weekend into a girl’s night away - @kirstymckenzie__ and @mummyrepublic are just gorgeous inside and out. I definitely think girl’s nights away should become a regular occurrence! Plus it’s super fun hanging out with fellow creatives playing around with taking photos and just having a laugh! ⠀ ⠀ We stayed at @rydgesfortitudevalley and it was amazing, such a good central location with great staff and amenities, the rooms were lovely and the bed SO comfy. The breakfast was also delicious 😋 great value for money, I know I’ll be back!
Girls night out 🥂 thank you for my amazing glam @corkandcontour you nailed it once again 😍😍 swipe for close up of Julia’s amazing work xx
Low key excited for my lady date tomorrow. ⠀ ⠀ That’s a lie. ⠀ ⠀ I’m very excited. Extremely excited. Spinning in nature excited. ⠀ ⠀ When was the last time you had a kid-free night?⠀ ⠀ ⠀ [Gorgeous drop waist dress from @zoemosslabel and @spendlessshoes boots... Who doesn’t wear berry boots in a field 🤷🏻‍♀️]
I miss my @bettylane_ Sadie dress, @thehairdressermama ‘borrowed’ it and it’s yet to return.... maybe that’s an excuse to order the black version? I created this look by tucking my Blake knit into a belt... would you be keen for a video how-to? ⠀ ⠀ Also I’m VERY excited for the weekend. Myself, @kirstymckenzie__ & @mummyrepublic are headed into the Brisbane @mamatribelove event (I think there’s 5 tickets left if you want to come!) at @beirne_lane and have decided to make a girls night of it by having our makeup done by the crazy talented @corkandcontour then staying at @rydgesfortitudevalley 🍾🥂🎉🙌🏼 I think I need to go buy pyjamas tomorrow 😂🙈⠀ ⠀ What are your weekend plans?
✂️ Chop Chop ✂️⠀ ⠀ My hair is feeling so fresh and healthy after a nice big chop, a bit darker colour and treatment from the girls at @stefan_carindale @stefanhair 💖⠀ ⠀ Still took me the same amount of time to curl though 🤔😂 Do you find your hair needs a big chop when it gets cooler?
Today was meant to be my last day of my @befitfoodaustralia Metabolism Reset, but I didn’t get to stick to it last Friday or Sunday so I’ll be finishing the week before doing my blog. But spoiler alert, I’m waking up brighter and more energetic and feeling amazing. I wanted to feel the way I felt last year when I completed the Be Rapid program and I do! I’m not bloated or lethargic anymore, and as I bonus I’ve lost a few extra kilos (I’ll let you know how much in my blog... I might even do some before and Afters for you 😝). ⠀ ⠀ Committing to the 30 Day Challenge at @studio_pilates could have left me feeling tired and overwhelmed, but having great nutrition behind me has left me feeling amazing! I’m so glad I decided to bite the bullet and do it. So often we put things off because we don’t have a clear schedule to do something 100%, I don’t know about you but I’d rather do something 95% right than 100% not at all. ⠀ ⠀ Don’t forget also, if you want to give #befitfood a go to use code CHAMPAGNE35 for $35 OFF your order. Get the Ca-Pow Protein Balls, you’ll thank me 😋😍⠀ ⠀ Ps the @tsid_clothing Mack Knit has been restocked in black and white AND released in grey and rust last night 💸💸💸
The one who made me a Mama 😍⠀ ⠀ Carrying on from his unprompted coffee making on Mother’s Day, Bébé made me a coffee this morning in bed (I may have had to lie there for awhile while he pottered about in the kitchen ha ha)... when he came in he says to me “it’s okay if the water is cold right Mama?” 😳 I say “of course, maybe I’ll just microwave it because I feel like a hot coffee this morning”.... turns out our talk to him about the importance of being really careful with the kettle put him off boiling it 😂😂😂 God I love this kid. ⠀ ⠀ How amazing is this backdrop??!!?? We had the pleasure of attending sweet Otis’ 1st Birthday on Sunday afternoon and @dearestchildren absolutely outdid herself. I barely took any photos but swipe for the few I did - there was also a teepee/picnic area and the cake table was under the balloon arch Bambino is in front of. Seriously if you need some event decorating, check out @awanderingwildflower - Kayla is amazing xx
You ladies sure know how to make a gal feel loved ❤️⠀ ⠀ Thank you for your support and kind words on yesterday’s post, and for those of you who shared your stories with me too. I realised I don’t talk about this sort of thing that often on here, I guess I like to keep things lighthearted and happy because there’s enough heartbreak in the world. But on the flip side, I never knew of others who were in a similar situation and it made me feel alone. I now know some amazing strong Mamas who have strained or distant relationships with their mothers/family, and am in awe of how amazing they are as mamas themselves despite this. ⠀ ⠀ It’s a similar story when we struggled with losing our baby and subsequent secondary infertility, no one spoke about it until I started telling people what had happened (which wasn’t until much later) and I felt so alone at the time. I feel like there’s a fine line between being open and harping on. And I don’t want to be a harper onerer 😂⠀ ⠀ Do you like things lighthearted, or do you like a mix? Big captions aren’t usually my thing, nor do I think I’m emotionally equipped to bring you one every day 😂 but if you’d like me to share more let me know, and maybe help a girlfriend out and let me know WHAT you’d like me to share 🤷🏻‍♀️ xx⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Ps. Polka dot perfection Jazz wrap front dress from @orange_sherbet | amazing for big boosie and/or breastfeeding mamas. Use code CHAMPAGNE15% for 15% OFF at #orangesherbet xx
Many of you may not know this about me, but I’m estranged from my entire family. I’ve always had a difficult relationship with my Mother and when Bébé was young I finally cut off all contact for my own mental health and well-being. ⠀ ⠀ BUT one of the reasons we’ve never moved since buying our first home is because of who live right next door to us. In a time when knowing your neighbours is a rare thing, ours have become family. The boys call next door Beenma & Regpa and we spend a lot of special holidays with them as well. Robena is the closest I have to a Mother, I’m so blessed to have her and I am so thankful my boys have such loving ‘grandparents’ right next door. ⠀ ⠀ @femmeconnection asked me who I’d like to spoil this Mother’s Day and I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving than Robena. We’re both wearing knits from #femmeconnection ⠀ ⠀ If you want to spoil your loved one (or yourself) @femmeconnection have 20% OFF storewide until midnight tonight with code THANKSMUM | PLUS there’s currently a competition to win a $500 Wardrobe on their feed! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ It can be difficult on days like this for people who have lost their Mum, have a strained relationship or like me choose not to have them in your life. Sending big love to you xx

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