Aussie Curves - everydaystyle

Aussie Curves - Denim Week 2014/2015

Black Apple shape Skinny Jeans from City Chic

with:

Casual Friday #OOTD 

Left: City Chic Victorian Top and Raspberry Wittner ankle boots

Off to see Guardians of the Galaxy #OOTD

 Right: Marvel tee (Jay Jays), Mossimo (Target US) and Dr Marten boots.

Adventures in Parramatta - The Hungry Baker

One thing we are spoiled for in Parramatta these days is cafes. Over the 4 or so years that I have worked in Parramatta, many have opened, providing a good choice of places to go for our lunch breaks should we feel the need to leave the office.
One such one, is the Hungry Baker. It has been opened a while but as it is not on the Westfields/Church Street Mall side of the CBD and therefore it was out of sight, out of mind for us.

Not any more.

Today we ventured across the station to the Deloitte's building (cnr Station Street East and Hassall Street), where the Hungry Baker is located on the ground floor. A very industrial looking space, with indoor and outdoor seating; and a large communal table in the centre.

Aussie Curves - Active Wear

It's been a few challenges since I've joined in with Dani and co on an Aussie Curves challenge. I'm trying to be less about always buying clothes and more about me this year. And this is why this challenge is perfect.

As you might recall from this post, I have started my journey to fitness, and I am pleased to say that I am still on that path. I am going to at least four Zumba classes a week and just started back at Body Combat. And next week I start Pilates..............I even went for a run on the treadmill the other week....

All of this exercise meant I did need to pick up some new active wear to get through the jam packed weeks without having to wash every single night. So here are a few of my current choices:

Passport to Fitness

A few months ago at work we were presented with an wellness opportunity - the fitness passport. This passport allowed us access to a number of gyms, leisure centres and pools in our local area, without having to join that gym.
I was looking for a sign to join a gym and get off my arse and this was my sign......

Aussie Curves - New Years Eve

Adventures in Parramatta - Lachlan's, Old Government House

I love tea. And a I love high tea. But there are not a lot of high tea places within a quick trip from my place. Not that that is a bad thing - discovering new places is always pretty cool. But as you know I like to check out what's available in and around Parramatta and was pretty excited when my father asked whether I'd like to join the Parental Unit and my sister (out from the UK) to Lachlan's at Old Government House for High Tea to celebrate my mother's birthday.

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. 

Shop What You Got

One of the awesome Aussie Curves ladies, Jo from http://icurvyworld.com/ has issued a challenge to the rest of us:

Aussie Curves - Pink

This week's challenge is pink.

I haven't felt like pink clothes this week so I have trawled through my #ootd archive for one I wore a few weeks ago.

Top - Katies
Skirt - Sussan
Shoes - Wittner
Lipstick - Revlon
Earrings - Lovisa
Ring - Prospector Store
Necklace - Vintage find from Rozelle Markets

Adventures in Parramatta - Parra Lanes

As part of October Good Food Month, Parramatta Council put on an amazing event that allows you to take a journey through Parramatta's hidden lanes, and find discover delicious street foods, pop-up bars, live music and art installations.

Adventures in Parramatta and beyond - Plus Size Market day

Today I headed out west to Hawkesbury Racecourse for the Lion's Club Richmond Hawkesbury markets. The reason - other than I like to shop - was that a few of the Aussie Curves ladies were combining their powerful shopping forces together and were holding stalls to sell off their "excess stock". So, early this morning I picked up a new comer to the Aussie Curves world - Miss Piggy from http://one100dresses.blogspot.com.au/ -  and headed west.

Danimezza held a stall about 6 months ago, which was a success - but she decided that it would be more fun to hold the next one at a bigger markets and invite other ladies to join in. She even did a fantastic post to help them with the do's and dont's : http://www.danimezza.com/2013/02/how-to-set-up-a-plus-size-market-stall/

I was not up for selling but I was up for buying:

Adventures in Parramatta - Parramasala

This weekend saw the fourth annual Parramasala Festival hit Parramatta. 

Whilst I missed the opening night parade due to a family emergency, I managed to get there for Saturday's action. I managed to see an amazing acrobatic display, hear some Mongolian throat singing and traditional Mongolian music, listen to Indian story time, see camels in Parramatta, watch traditional Indian dancing and eat momos and samosas.

Here are a few of my highlights:

Adventures in Parramatta - Freedom of Entry Parade HMAS Parramatta

This past week has seen Sydney play host to the International Fleet Review to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Australian Navy. The City of Parramatta also played host to the Navy with a Freedom of Entry Parade for the crew of the HMAS Parramatta.