Aussie Curves - Christmas

This year, as is normal, Christmas festivities is not just relegated to just one day. Many Christmas events come up and outfits are needed to be sourced. This year I had a social club party, a work party, a team lunch, a department party and then the actual day, which included two outfits. Phew.

Here is how it went down:

Silly Season 2013

As we slowly recover from the joy, excitement and over indulgence associated with the end of the year, here's a look back at how I celebrated the silly season with kith and kin.

Shop What You Got - the wrap up.

Shop What You Got month has ended, and I confess I was a bit of a failure. Some of it was to do with the weather - wet and cold meant that items needed to be added. Some of it had to do with a little drainage problem that meant washing clothes regularly was an issue. I managed to soldier on for three weeks until I could soldier on no more.

But in the spirit of the month, I didn't buy "my normal amount" of clothing and what I did buy was quality - not cheap, fast fashion. And that is one of the main take home messages I got from the month. Buy quality items. And look at what you have before you buy - your wardrobe may already hold the answers - I know mine did more than once.

Adventures in Parramatta: Pearls of Granville Tour

I grew up in Granville, NSW.

I (kind of) still live in Granville.

But I don't know everything about the place I call home. So when I discovered that the Information + Cultural Exchange at Parramatta were doing an architectural tour of Granville as part of Sydney Architectural Week, I was up for a local adventure. 

The premise of the tour was not strictly an "architecture" tour; rather a tour that explores the unique ‘living’ and historic architecture and cultural transitions of a proud working class Western Sydney Suburb.

Shop What You Got - Week 1 update

So it's been one week since I started the Shop What You Got Challenge issued by Jo from iCurvy World.

I have made an adjustment to my list and took out an Estelle dress that wasn't versatile enough - and added both of the Emerge Ezibuy dresses, rather than just one of them. Which was a great choice as they are amazing dresses and so versatile - dress up or down, winter or summer.

Friday (which included a Wanderers A-League Games, hence the Red and Black - Go Wanderers), Saturday (errands), Monday and Tuesday.
My Sunday outfit did fit into the rules - black tee with city chic shorts but not photo worthy.

Wednesday, Thursday (race day) and Friday.
These are the two Emerge dresses - striped and plain black.
The striped was teamed with heels and a jacket for a corporate look, whilst the black one was worn on a flex day with flats for a casual, errand running look.

Check back next week to see how week 2 goes. I will say so far, its been easy. But that is only week 1 and I very rarely wear the same thing (other than black pants or a skirt) more than once in a 3 week cycle.................fingers crossed my styling powers keep working.

Aussie Curves - Races

After a couple of weeks on the sideline, I am back (briefly) with my races outfit. And what a perfect setting in order to showcase it.

Our amazing Aussie Curves founder, Danimezza, organised  for a group of us NSW chicks to head to Hawesbury Racecourse during the Spring Racing Carnival for Ladies Day. Spring. Ladies Day. To me that screamed floral and pretty.

And an opportunity for me to wear my new(ish) City Chic dress.

Outfit Pic c/- Danimezza.com

My return to Target.............. bellecurve for Target

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I love to shop. I love to shop for fashion. I love a bargain.

But I haven't bought anything from one of Australia's biggest retailers - Target - in the last few years. 

Why?

Because Target haven't been catering for me. Yes - there is plus sized fashion in Target. And always has been. But it was not targeted (pun intended) at me.

I'm in my mid(ish) 30s, single, semi-corporate job - who loves fashion. I like trends. I like classics. I like clothes with structure. And this is why I am loving the beginnings of Target's new plus sized line "Bellecurve". It is full of amazing on trend but classically styled pieces that will take you from desk to dinner.

I was lucky enough to be invited by Target to preview their new line at the Establishment hotel in Sydney. Myself and a few other bloggers were invited to see the line, speak to the lovely people from Target and chat to the brand ambassador Fiona Falkiner - an amazing plus size model.