tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20875677885686003182024-03-13T12:35:20.856+11:00CHICACHIAchicachiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859950131435376154noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087567788568600318.post-66226050808404337192020-03-04T16:56:00.003+11:002020-08-06T00:30:34.506+10:00WEDDING SERIES: BRIDESMAID PROPOSAL BOXES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So after we got engaged, one of the things I was most excited for (aside from the planning, the spreadsheets, and well, the getting married - haha!) was choosing and proposing to my bride tribe. I feel so blessed to have grown up with some amazing girlfriends, and decided to ask both my childhood best friends to stand by my side on the big day!<br />
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I'm still a lover of all things personalised, so I started with these beautiful <i><a href="https://hampers-for-maids.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/medium-hamper-box" target="_blank">proposal hampers</a> </i>from Hampers For Maids. I purchased them empty as I knew I wanted to fill them up myself, but lovely owner Elise also has a ton of filled options if that's more up your alley.<br />
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Of course, it wouldn't be a bridesmaid box without a robe to get ready in, and I found <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/546587663/lace-bridal-robe-bridesmaid-robes-robe?ref=shop_home_active_11&pro=1" target="_blank"><i>these</i></a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LeRoseGifts" target="_blank">Le Rose Gifts </a>via Etsy. It was tricky as I wanted something 'lacy but not toooo lacy' - and these were just right ;)<br />
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I had initially thought about including a little bouquet of flowers (because.. you know.. bridesmaids and all), but then realised cookie bouquets were ABSOLUTELY a thing - a delicious, adorable thing. Rachael from <a href="http://www.oh-sugar.com.au/" target="_blank"><i>Oh Sugar!</i></a> did the most wonderful job with these, and I might just be gifting everyone cookie bouquets for any and every occasion from now...<br />
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Both my Maid of Honour and Bridesmaid live interstate (FaceTime calls, here we come!) so I thought a cute luggage tag would be perfect for them to use when they fly in for the big day! And yes, I needed these personalised as well, so I turned to trusty tde. for <a href="https://www.thedailyedited.com/pale-pink-leather-luggage-tag"><i>these</i></a> leather ones with gold hardware.<br />
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Finally, some sweet-smelling L'Occitane goodies for some TLC before and on the day, finished off with a hand-written message in the prettiest <a href="https://www.thewholebride.com/products/copy-of-card-will-you-be-my-bridesmaid" target="_blank"><i>cotton linen cards</i></a> from <a href="https://www.thewholebride.com/">The Whole Bride</a>.<br />
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Bride Tribe Proposals: tick!<br />
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chicachiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859950131435376154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087567788568600318.post-29633832371361642742019-09-02T22:10:00.004+10:002020-08-06T00:28:44.299+10:00SPRING HAUL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're officially into <b>Spring</b>!<br />
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The wonderful team at <a href="https://www.prettylittlething.us/clothing/tops.html" target="_blank">Pretty Little Thing</a> have very kindly sent me a few springtime pieces that I'm sure to be wearing on the regular. I opted for this slightly oversized <i><a href="https://www.prettylittlething.us/grey-tokyo-oversized-t-shirt.html" target="_blank">Tokyo Tee</a> </i>as a casual throw-on solution - perfect with cuffed jeans (or shorts when it gets warmer). This <a href="https://www.prettylittlething.us/black-smock-sweater-dress.html" target="_blank"><i>Smock Dress</i></a> is definitely more of a transeasonal piece, easily dressed up - in my case, always with a statement gold necklace!<br />
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P.S. Pic 3 was snapped mid-outfit change... who knew the smock could work with jeans? ;)<br />
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So the lovely team at Pretty Little Thing sent me a few goodies from my Black Friday wishlist, just in time for two new summer looks!<br />
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I've never been big on chunky horizontal stripes, but this <a href="https://www.prettylittlething.com.au/red-striped-oversized-t-shirt-dress.html" target="_blank"><i>Oversized Boyfriend T-Shirt Dress</i></a> looked so slouchy and comfy that I had to give it a go... and I was totally right. Looking forward to living in this all summer long, either on its own or tucked into this <a href="https://www.prettylittlething.com.au/mid-wash-zip-through-belted-denim-skirt.html" target="_blank"><i>Zip Through Denim Skirt</i></a>.<br />
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Next up, something a little more work appropriate yet fun - this <a href="https://www.prettylittlething.com.au/rust-polka-dot-button-shirt.html" target="_blank"><i>Polka Dot Button Shirt</i></a>. I'm still loving all things polka dot AND button downs, so this made the perfect addition to my never-ending collection! I paired it with a plain pair of black trousers with <a href="https://www.prettylittlething.com.au/black-flare-hem-trouser.html" target="_blank"><i>adorable flared hems</i></a>, and these pretty <a href="https://www.prettylittlething.com.au/white-bow-back-slingback-mule.html" target="_blank"><i>Bow Slingback Mules</i></a> to tie them all together.<br />
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Can't wait for their Black Friday sale to officially begin - am totally going to be ticking more things off the wishlist!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's that time of year again! As always, here is a list of some fabulous items I've been loving this year - which also make perfect Christmas gifts (either for your loved ones or yourself!) </span><br />
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<b>LOLA & LANA EARRINGS</b> from <b>JOHN AND LUNA</b>: You know I love my hoops – so of course they had to make the list! I stumbled across JOHN AND LUNA on Instagram and have been a fan ever since. There’s just something special about <a href="https://www.johnandluna.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">simple handmade jewellery</span></i></a> and I love that these go with just about any outfit.<br />
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<b>SUNRISE LUXE 10PC BRUSH SET</b> from <b>NUDE BY NATURE</b>: If you guys haven’t tried Nude by Nature brushes, you need to <a href="https://au.nudebynature.com/product-category/make-up/makeup-gift-sets/christmas-gift-sets-specials/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">jump on the bandwagon</span></i></a> immediately! White and rose gold, super soft and cruelty-free. They come complete with a sleek clutch case – need I say more?<br />
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<b>CHOCOLATE DIPPED PRETZELS</b> from <b>HIBA CHOCOLATES</b>: A perfect treat for the kids (and adults!) or something to take to the Christmas party! Handmade with love <i><a href="https://www.hibachocolates.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">by Hiba</span></a> </i>herself, these salty pretzels + sweet chocolate = a top combo.<br />
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<b>KIND GIRLS NO. 2 PRINT</b> from <b>DOT AND WOLF</b>: Start their 2018 with this beautiful reminder, frame it on the wall, pop in on the desk, and sprinkle kindness like confetti. Each <span style="color: #ea9999;"><a href="https://dotandwolf.com/shop?category=PRINTS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">artwork piece</span></i></a> </span>is designed and hand lettered or illustrated by Miranti own home studio! (#girlboss goals)<br />
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<b>WONDERBOOM BLUETOOTH SPEAKER</b> from <b>ULTIMATE EARS</b>: Not gonna lie, what really drew my attention to this one is the fact that IT CAN FLOAT IN MY POOL. Everyone needs a <span style="color: #ea9999;"><a href="https://www.ultimateears.com/nl-nl/wireless-speakers/wonderboom.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">good Bluetooth speaker</span></i></a> </span>and this couldn’t be more perfect for summer!<br />
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<b>CHRISTMAS CARDS</b> from <b>THINGS BY BEAN</b>: Alright so these aren’t your typical Christmas cards… which is why they’re AWESOME. Channel some sass with Jo’s cheeky collection, I guarantee you’ll <a href="http://www.thingsbybean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">have a chuckle</span></i></a>. My fave is probably the ‘I Don’t Like Christmas At All Gingerbread Man’…<br />
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<b>SUCC A LIL WREATH & LITTLE SUCCER</b> from <b>LITTLE SUCCERS</b>: Along with millennial pink, succulents have totally been trending this year! ‘The low maintenance factor avoids death by laziness’ (so true) – and one can never have too many <a href="https://www.littlesuccers.com.au/collections/all" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">pot plant babies</span></i></a>! Also can we talk about those Christmas wreaths? After taking the photos, I may or may not have spent the day with it perched on my head #flowercrownsaresolastyear<br />
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<b>JOYFUL, JUBILATION & DELIGHT HAND & BODY CREAMS</b> from <b>ANTIPODES:</b> First of all, these smell ah-mazing and look great with those festive foil colours. These don’t leave an oily residue (which is super important in summer because no one wants stickiness in addition to summer heat – ew) and just make perfect <i><a href="http://search.davidjones.com.au/search?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&pageSize=21&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&pageView=image&orderBy=&w=antipodes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">handbag staples</span></a>.</i><br />
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<b>HEART WONDER OFF SHOULDER TOP & BOWERBIRD DRESS</b> from <b>PS THE LABEL</b>: Get their Christmas/New Year outfit(s) sorted – or gift them to yourself (I know I would)! I only found out about<span style="color: #ea9999;"> <a href="https://psthelabel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">PS The Label</span></i></a></span><span style="color: #ea9999;"> </span>earlier this year and have absolutely fallen in love with their delicate fabrics and beautiful cuts. Be quick, because (from experience), every collection sells out fast!<br />
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<b>CAKE</b> from <b>UNBIRTHDAY BAKERY</b>: No surprises here, you guys know my love for all things Unbirthday! If your giftees are anything like me, they’ll be thrilled to score<i> <a href="https://unbirthdaybakery.com/order/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">CAKE AS A GIFT</span></a></i>. Otherwise, get ready to be the star of the party when you rock up with one of these babies. Nikki and the team can magically turn these around in 48 hours if necessary, so you’ve still got time!<br />
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<b>CHOC MOLTEN MARVEL TEA</b> from <b>T2</b>: For someone who can’t decide between tea or a hot chocolate…<a href="https://www.t2tea.com/en/au/tea/limited-edition-tea/choc-molten-marvel-loose-leaf-feature-tin-T125AI098.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <i><span style="color: #ea9999;">here’s both</span></i></a>. Have on its own or with a dash of milk – it’s delishhhh (and tastes a little like Baileys!)<br />
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<b>MAKE-UP POUCH</b> from <b>RUBI</b>: If you haven’t checked out their range of adorable coin purses and pouches, you need to have a <a href="https://cottonon.com/AU/women/womens-accessories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">browse</span></i></a>! I love how fun AND practical these are – and that they make perfect Secret Santa gifts.<br />
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<b>2018 DIARY</b> from <b>FOREVER NEW</b>: No Christmas Gift Guide would be complete without a planner for the new year. This year I’m loving this one from Forever New's 'For Her' gift range – with three days to a page you’ve got just enough room to plan and doodle – and it’s <a href="https://www.forevernew.com.au/2018-diary-with-pen-set-2025054702005" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #ea9999;">bright gold</span></i></a>!<br />
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Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year, my lovelies! <br />
Thank you for your support and love this past year - here's to the next!<br />
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I think it's fair to say the millennial pink movement well and truly peaked in 2017. Personally I'm not too fussed about how or why it all happened - but what I can say is yes, I am a millennial, and yes, I have been loving that shade of pink.<br />
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I thought it only fitting to close out the year with a bunch of photos dedicated to this obsession - as you can see, it's crept in to clothes, cafe interiors, and (would you believe it) -- my food.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Just in case that wasn't enough, I finally got a new phone (the 8 Plus) and had to have the 'Gold' (rose-gold-mixed-with-pink). Heh. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wearing: BACKSTAGE Botanica Overalls @ Baby Coffee Co., FOREVER NEW Top & FORCAST <a href="https://www.forcast.com.au/skylar-tie-skirt" target="_blank">Skylar Tie Skirt</a>, AUGUST STREET Altar Dress</span>chicachiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859950131435376154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087567788568600318.post-87892899867690194002017-09-23T08:26:00.001+10:002017-09-23T09:47:39.949+10:00A LETTER TO MY 18-YEAR-OLD SELF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was torn between whether or not to post the last photo but it was too funny not to... here I am smiling at a wall as if to say "oh yes, you're an excellent fence, I'm so happy I found you". #clearlyrunningoutofposes<br />
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I recently got <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZIuV96nulr/?taken-by=chicachia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my hair chopped</a> so these are some throwback shots as a nice segue into today's post:<br />
<i>A letter to my 18-year old self. </i><br />
<i><br /></i>Last night I was scrolling through Facebook (as you do when watching TV - hello, second screen millennials!) and found my feed inundated with high school graduation posts. Apart from reminding me of my age (eep!) it got me thinking about what I would say to Year 12 Gloria, given the chance. So here are a couple of things I've learned along the way:<br />
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This is no doubt an intense time - the exams, results, questions on what you'll do next, where you'll go, who you want to be in ten years... the list goes on. It's a grey and daunting area - looking back on structure, shelter and familiarity, looking out into adulthood and the adventures it brings. But the best part? You don't need to have it all mapped out! This will be an ongoing challenge as you continue to love plans in all shapes and forms. Whilst it's great to think you know what you want and to have a plan to get there, make sure to leave a little room for the unexpected. So go at it, be ambitious and 'chase those dreams', as they say. But give your 18-year old self some space to figure it out along the way.<br />
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<b>2) Intern, intern, intern</b><br />
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You'll quickly discover what you love and/or what you're great at (with the two often intertwined) once you immerse yourself in it. As soon as you're able, get out there. Don't wait for things to fall in your lap - ask to intern, seek to learn, get some experience! You might just discover, oh I don't know... a love for fashion blogging or something ;)<br />
Be diligent and build a good work ethic. Learn to carry yourself in the real world. Your schedule now affords you some flexibility and time so don't waste it. Discover yourself, discover your options. Be prepared to be surprised because what you'll find spans far beyond what any careers handbook or 'what-should-I do-with-my-life' quiz will tell you.<br />
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<b>3) Invest in your friendships</b><br />
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Friendships, like all relationships, require work. That's not to say it's a chore but you've got to put the effort in. Going from primary to high school, you already felt it was difficult to maintain those relationships, and it will be doubly so as you transition into the adult world. You won't see the same faces everyday or have the exact same lunch schedules to talk about boys, so it's more important than ever to invest into existing friendships and the new ones you'll form. Keep this in mind when every social opportunity arises and try your best to pick wisely (even if it means foregoing a few naps). <br />
At the end of the day, as cliché as it sounds, friends are the family you get to choose.<br />
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Love,<br />
Future Gloria<br />
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P.S. Invest in Bitcoin right now. Also, please don't get orangey-bronze highlights. And don't trust Taylor Swift.<br />
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Two weekends ago I did a lookbook shoot with the team at Palisade Pictures - featuring 4 outfits from desk to dinner.</div>
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Outfit 1: Rina Navy Striped shirt from <a href="https://www.camixa.com/collections/all-shirts/products/rina-blue-pin-striped-linen-shirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camixa</a></div>
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P.S. I chopped my hair off... more photos to come ;)</div>
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So I've been hooked on Younger (if you don't already watch it, you need to!) and simultaneously inspired to up my work-drobe game. You guys know I love my winter ponchos and blanket capes, but a tailored cape takes the look to a whole new level of drape-chic! Yes I just invented that, let's roll with it :)<br />
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Shot this on an extremely sunny afternoon after feasting at Chargrill Charlie's - if there's one thing bows on skirts are great for, it's hiding food babies!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wearing: FORCAST <a href="https://www.forcast.com.au/kassidy-cape-jacket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kassidy Cape Jacket</a>, FORCAST <a href="https://www.forcast.com.au/bianca-tie-waist-skirt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bianca Skirt</a>, GLASSONS Tank, WITTNER <a href="https://www.wittner.com.au/daney-heel-oyster.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daney Heels</a></span>chicachiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859950131435376154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087567788568600318.post-29275633371223800692017-07-25T12:37:00.001+10:002017-07-25T12:44:09.533+10:00IN BED WITH ME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello friends!<br />
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The cool team at Koala did a fun Q&A segment with me, and gave me the opportunity to share a bit about myself, my routine, and my content creation journey!<br />
I wanted to share it with all of you, so go on and read it right <a href="https://blog.koala.com/bed-gloria-c/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>.<br />
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In case you missed my post on my (now not-so-new) Koala mattress and my amazing GIF-creating abilities, you can get up to speed <a href="http://www.chicachia.com/2017/05/koala-mattress-review.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> :)<br />
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All my love.<br />
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If there's one trend I'm loving (and seeing everywhere) this season, it's big bold statement sleeves. I've gotta admit I've started quite a collection myself - flared, tasseled, the whole works!<br />
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Naturally, when I found this classic piece with accents just on the sleeves, I had to have it. The minimalist look and satin feel render it just perfect for work - either tucked into a pencil skirt, or worn loose and dressed down for Casual Friday.<br />
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Speaking of work attire, this may be one of my favourite work bags to date - although spacious enough to hold all my essentials, it's compact enough to keep me from lugging extra 'just in case' weight around. I'm talking notepads and pens I never use (it's like I haven't realised there are things called Note apps), a change of shoes, AND my whole make up bag on the off chance I decide I need a makeover halfway through the day. This bag has got me living on the edge, but I'm willing to take some risks for farrrrshun ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Wearing: <a href="https://www.forcast.com.au/anne-bell-sleeve-blouse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FORCAST Anne Bell Sleeve Blouse</a>, TOPSHOP Jamie Jeans, WINDSOR SMITH Ricky Boots, <a href="https://www.forcast.com.au/sara-handbag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FORCAST Sara Handbag</a></span>chicachiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859950131435376154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087567788568600318.post-69589346169415982862017-05-22T00:46:00.000+10:002017-05-26T10:45:01.911+10:00KOALA MATTRESS REVIEW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My first thoughts were that I liked how the mattress was a little thicker than most, in a nice deep blue keeping with the Koala branding. After putting the mattress into my new IKEA bed frame, it was time to put it to the test. I'm happy to report that yes, the wine glass jumping no spilling thing they do on <span style="font-family: inherit;">the commercials really works. Perhaps just as importantly, the mattress itself was really comfortable albeit a tad soft for my liking*, which I quickly solved by flipping it upside down - now it's perfect! I was a little worried that the Ecofoam material would cause me to sleep hot, but I'm happy to report I had no issues with this at all.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you may have guessed from the photos above, overall the mattress is super comfy and I absolutely love it. My perfect first queen bed. Thanks Koala team! Oh and the box also had some adorable puns on it which I loved. KOAL-TY SLEEP? Come on guys. Amazing.</span></div>
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Yep, it's happening. Some of you have already guessed on Instagram today (I'm bad at giving subtle clues) but here it is, an official life update: CHICACHIA is leaving the nest!<br />
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First up I have to apologise for being MIA on the blog front lately. The past month has been a whirlwind of planning, inspecting properties, re-planning, re-inspecting and finally celebrating... and then packing, confronting my hoarding tendencies and packing some more! It took a bit of hunting around but paid off in the end with a cute little pad. I won't give too much away just yet as I'd love to take you all on the journey with me via vlogs and of course, a home tour (you don't even have to ask!)<br />
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Long story short, I'll be moving closer to the city to 1) be closer to work and social circles and 2) to be not just an adult... but an adult-adult. Ya feel?<br />
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The other day someone asked what I'm most <b>not </b>looking forward to... and I would have to say:<br />
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1) Conquering bugs/spiders/miscellaneous creepy-crawlies on my own. Brb, buying 10 cans of Mortein.<br />
2) Not being able to come home and plonk down at the dinner table. Now there's this thing called meal planning, prepping and cooking! Side note: I've recently become obsessed with watching cooking videos/tutorials. Maybe this will be an opportunity to branch out from #chicachialikestoeat to #chicachialikestocook.<br />
3) Bills for days. Not too many days hopefully.<br />
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On the other hand, I really am looking forward to the change of scenery, living amidst the buzz of city life and being a proper adult. I should be all settled within the next few weeks and ready to share the space with you guys.<br />
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Until then, keep an eye on my Insta Stories and I'll update as much as I can!<br />
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My favourite season is finally here!<br />
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Yes, as much as I love sunny days by the pool, there's just something about a cool change and everything that comes with Fall. <br />
Cosy knits, a slight breeze and breaking out those boots - not to mention winter quilts and cold nights in bed. Ticks all the boxes for <b>this</b> grandma.<br />
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Not too much to update in the world of CHICACHIA - except I turned 24 recently and now feel like a proper adult. I say this every year.... but I mean it this time! I have also decided that this year will be the year I proactively try new things - I'm talking painting, cake decorating, gardening (!?) I'd say it's going pretty well so far; we're only in March and I've done at least 3 classes I'd never have thought of doing. My favourite would have to be the Terrarium Workshop I did in Alexandria last weekend (look out for an Insta snap soon). Fingers crossed it now survives. Succulents are meant to be hardy, right?<br />
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Shoutout to my friends at<a href="http://tobi.com/au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TOBI </a>for sending me this gorgeous new cardigan. It's baggy, and comfy, and weighty - and everything I look for in a cardi. I'm especially loving the length and side slits, and can already tell it'll be one of my staples!<br />
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As some of you would know, I finally made a trip to South Korea towards the end of 2016.<br />
To kick off accomplishing my New Year's resolution of creating more videos, here are my holiday highlights (mostly food related, of course!) Needless to say, we spent most of our time eating and shopping (what else do I do, really?) but also managed to tick off a few great touristy things on the agenda.<br />
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Special thanks to the team at Olympus for lending me <a href="http://www.olympus.com.au/Products/Interchangeable-Lens-Cameras/Olympus-Pen/E-PL8/Overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this trendy PEN E-PL8</a> and saving me lugging my clunky DSLR all around Seoul! As I mentioned in my <a href="http://www.chicachia.com/2016/12/2016-christmas-gift-guide.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Gift Guide</a> last month, this pocket-sized camera sure packs a punch. Had so much fun playing around with it and I hope you guys enjoy the footage!<br />
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Hit me up if you're on YouTube - I promise more videos are on their way!<br />
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Aaaaaaand it's December!<br />
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Every year I convince myself that I'll start shopping earlier. 2016 may actually be the year it all turns around. First day of the month and feeling pretty confident!<br />
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Annual Christmas Gift Guide; Let's do this.<br />
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<b>1. Mini Rose Cake via getFOODi </b><br />
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Okay, I know you can't look past it either, so let's talk about this amazing cake. I recently discovered <a href="https://www.getfoodi.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getFOODi</a> and now I'm hooked. Gone are the days of jumping from website to website (or between Insta pages) to find bakers in your area, compare prices and choose bewteen cakes; getFOODi is essentially a one-stop online marketplace curating everything for you. There are delivery and pickup options and the best part is you get to chat directly with your baker and tell them what you're after. I'm especially loving Stella's cakes (this little beauty is her <a href="https://www.getfoodi.com.au/chefs/stella-zhang/mini-rose-cake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mini Rose Cake</a>), and now that the hassle is taken care of, there's really no excuse not to pick something up for your Christmas party ;)<br />
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<b>2. AXSHER Soy Candles</b><br />
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I'll be the first to admit I have a love-hate relationship with candles. Some are absolutely delicious and others just give me a headache. My perfect candle has to be sweet but not too sweet, fruity but also fresh... Yes, I'm hard to please - so when I find something I love, I stick to it and spread the word! I love that these AXSHER candles come in matte black (how classy!) but mostly I love that they smell of my favourite things. Personal faves here are <a href="http://www.axsher.com.au/product-page/cdac736e-e5d9-38ff-76ce-7032022bcf58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lychee Infusion</a> (goes without saying), <a href="http://www.axsher.com.au/product-page/a3b656cb-fa44-3918-5d2a-93c15c8f0818" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Between The Sheets</a> & <a href="http://www.axsher.com.au/product-page/460dd504-b2fd-5150-019e-fc43b73b22c0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strawberry Bellini</a>.<br />
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<b>3. BLOOM Lippies</b><br />
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Coming from a girl who carries at least six lippies in her bag at any one time, I say you can never have too many. Bloom have a great range and I especially love their <a href="http://www.bloomcosmetics.com/store-lips/lip-liners/lip-definer.phps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lip definers</a> (I'm on to my second one in 'Trace' - it goes with EVERYTHING and you guys know I love a vampy lip). I've just started on a few of their new lipstick shades too...hey, the more the merrier!<br />
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<b>4. DEITEA Tea</b><br />
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Have you ever seen such fancy tea!? I know the monogrammed/personalise-everything-in-your-life train has really taken off over the past two years, but personalised tea? If this wouldn't make a good gift, I don't know what would. You can get <a href="https://www.deitea.com.au/products/deitea-personalised-luxury-tea-boxes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">personalised little tea boxes</a>, or <a href="https://www.deitea.com.au/products/deitea-personalised-luxury-teas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">personalised tea canisters</a>, and oh it's all just too cute. My favourite blend at the moment is <a href="https://www.deitea.com.au/collections/deitea-white-tea/products/deitea-luxury-white-wedding-tea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Wedding</a> but really, all tea is good tea. #teaovercoffee<br />
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<b>5. OLYMPUS PEN E-PL8 Camera</b><br />
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A slightly bigger-ticket gift, but if you've got someone who loves photography then this could work out quite well. I took the <a href="http://www.olympus.com.au/Products/Interchangeable-Lens-Cameras/Olympus-Pen/E-PL8/Overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pen E-PL8</a> with me on my recent trip to Seoul (travel vlog coming soon!) and totally did not regret it. As you can probably tell, it's super sleek with a slight retro finish. I'd recommend reading through all the features to make sure it's got exactly what you need - but from personal experience I was really happy with it. Good photos and overall easy navigation, but best of all: the WiFi functionality meant I could post Insta updates on the go!<br />
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<b>6. MONDAY BLOOMS Rainbow Box & Scented Wax</b><br />
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You can't go wrong gifting flowers - even for Christmas. These <a href="https://mondayblooms.com.au/products/little-rainbow-boxes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">flower boxes</a> are the perfect size for an office desk or a coffee table, and you can add to it with chocolate, scented wax tablets or body care items. I've got my eye on their special <a href="https://mondayblooms.com.au/collections/the-christmas-gift-collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas Collection</a> - those succulents are cuuuuuute.<br />
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<b>7. BENSIMON Sneakers</b><br />
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So we don't get to have a White Christmas in 'straya but you can make up for it with these super cool <a href="http://www.bensimonaustralia.com.au/product-category/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensimon kicks</a>. Classic vintage and super comfy - they go with any outfit and make a great summertime gift. Mine are still a blinding white but I'm breaking them in!<br />
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<b>8. CARPE KOKO Chocolates</b><br />
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Possibly the <a href="https://www.carpekoko.com/collections" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">most fancy pants chocolate gift boxes</a> ever, Carpe Koko has the added benefit of actually being really yummy. The presentation is gorgeous so you can actually bring some to Christmas lunch without feeling like you're taking the cop-out route of generic supermarket chocolate *coughFavouritescough*... My favourite flavour is Darling Almond, but the Passion De La Fruit is good too. Actually maybe the Salted Caramel if you're into that. Actually just get them all.<br />
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<b>9. MOR Cosmetics</b><br />
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Who wants to smell like a creamy <a href="http://www.morboutique.com/collections/marshmallow.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marshmallow</a>? We all do. If you're not great at gift wrapping, MOR has you covered with their beautiful Christmas Gift Sets. The <a href="http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/beauty/gifts-bath-body/believe-marshmallow-trio-set--434533420-434530180" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Believe</a> Trio Set contains a little travel/handbag-size hand cream, a soapette and a perfume oil whilst the <a href="http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/beauty/gifts-bath-body/joy-marshmallow-trio-set-434533510-434530270" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joy</a> Set comes with a classic cosmetic purse. Functional and pretty - that's a tick from me.<br />
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<b>10. ALIAS MAE Shoes</b><br />
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Last but most certainly not least, I have been alternating between these heels over the past two weeks straight! These strappy <a href="https://www.aliasmae.com/ditto.html?color=black" target="_blank">DITTO</a> sandals perfectly complete a summer outfit (I'm thinking of getting another pair in Tan - what do you think?), and I've been rocking this <a href="https://www.aliasmae.com/badu.html?color=black" target="_blank">BADU</a> at work. 100% leather and super versatile; What's not to love?<br />
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So that's another year (almost) all wrapped up!<br />
Sending lots of love to you and your families. Happy shopping & Merry Christmas!<br />
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x.chicachiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12859950131435376154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2087567788568600318.post-36372278163463492602016-10-31T07:41:00.001+11:002016-10-31T07:45:03.996+11:00VANIDAY || THE LAST STRAND<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of trying out <a href="https://www.vaniday.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vaniday</a>, a new beauty platform offering search, instant bookings, and overall ease when it comes to pampering yourself. As you may already have noticed, I love getting my nails done and that fresh, polished feeling I get strutting out of that salon with perfect claws. My biggest gripe, however, has always been the waiting, the sitting, and having half my afternoon taken from me! So when Vaniday reached out offering a quick and easy online booking platform, guess who was the first onboard? ;)<br />
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I jumped on, did a little research of salons in my area (made easier by having photos and little write ups available for each listing), picked a new one to try, booked in a date and time slot of my choice and voilà! I showed up at The Last Strand in Surry Hills a little skeptical about my appointment running to time - but I was wrong. The team did a lovely job with my mani & pedi, and all in an hour and a half!<br />
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Overall, I had an amazing experience and would definitely recommend giving Vaniday a go.<br />
A one-stop shop to make your life that little bit easier...what's not to love? :)<br />
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At this year's Smooth Festival of Chocolate, Kayter Co. launched their brand new dessert trailer, Kaytercon. The VIP area on the roof was decked out Willy Wonka style and I managed to drop in for a little look (and taste)! As you can see, you placed your order by dropping a coloured ball down a chute - and a few minutes later, ta-da! I've heard that they've already been hitting popular streets around Sydney so keep an eye out for unicorn explosions ;)<br />
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Unless you’ve been living without internet and, heaven forbid, no Instagram connection you would've seen these ridiculously colourful creations from Doughnut Time popping up everywhere.<br />
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<b>The Bling Ring</b></div>
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This one really surprised me. I wasn't sure how I felt about lemon doughnuts but it has quickly become my personal favourite! There's some intense lemon flavour going on thanks to the sherbet glaze, vanilla meringue on top and sprinkles for your inner child. It was great because it wasn’t too heavy/decadent, but instead refreshingly zingy.</div>
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Okay forget that ‘great because not too heavy/decadent’ comment. I don’t know what I was thinking. This one has milk chocolate glaze, wafers, a Kit Kat, and just in case that's not enough, a dark chocolate glaze drizzle on top. Decadent with a capital D. Amazing. </div>
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You can’t go past the original glazed doughnut. Imagine if a Krispy Kreme ate a few of its Krispy Kreme friends, absorbed their power and evolved into... the OG. Have this with a cup of English Breakfast tea like I did and you can't really go wrong.</div>
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Cream & chocolate glaze, marshmallow and chocolate biscuit filling topped with an Oreo is quite possibly the sweetest of the bunch (is there such a thing as too sweet?). Absolutely recommended for those with a sweet tooth but I couldn't pick up too much of a ‘cookie’ taste though.</div>
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This doughnut had heaps happening with a chocolate glaze topped with mini marshmallows, peanuts, sprinkles and Mini M&M’s. Many different flavours do work well together but it was a bit confusing for my tastebuds - I usually prefer something simpler, but if you're indecisive and want a bit of everything then this is a sure winner.</div>
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This red velvet doughnut with butter cream frosting and freeze dried raspberries is again surprisingly good. Sure, it’s less fluffy and denser than the regular doughnuts and definitely tastes a little different but if you really want BOTH veganism and doughnut-eating, this is your best bet. </div>
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Holey moley this is one of my new favourite tops!<br />
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You all know I'm a fan of simple minimalist designs, and this sweet piece from Shilla The Label certainly fits the mould. It's airy, it's floaty, and the cut outs are all aligned which is great if you have a bit of OCD ;) Pairing it with classic black jeans results in an easy outfit for a nice Sunday brunch whilst throwing on a pencil skirt makes an office-appropriate combo!<br />
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I know I'm a little late to the party on this one but I've just gotten into the Bachelor and oh, give me more drama! I may or may not have been up till ungodly hours of Saturday morning binge watching the last five episodes (and finishing each off with a Rosie Recap). Yep, no shame!<br />
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A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of popping into Doux Amour Patisserie in Roseberry to visit Kevin & Carol, and of course the Animal Puff Family! Fellow cream puff lovers, brace yourselves.<br />
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<b>Introducing (from L to R): </b>Nutty the Nutella Bear, Blackie the Black Sesame Penguin, Macho the Green Tea Turtle & Rosie the Rose-and-Lychee Pig. </div>
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Upon walking in, I was greeted with gorgeous interiors - sort of a mix & match between refurbished industrial vibes and a softer fairy garden flair. Perfectly Instagrammable of course ;) The place filled up quickly - so I would recommend going early on the weekend to ensure minimal wait time. </div>
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As for the puffs themselves, the choux pastry was light and lovely with a unique cookie crumb on top. What I really loved, though, was the strong flavour hit from each puff. If you're after Green Tea, oh you will most certainly get Green Tea. My favourite was Rosie the Rose-and-Lychee Pig - which really didn't come as a surprise, what with my lychee obsession. The hit of rosewater made it very much reminiscent of BSP's famous <a href="http://www.blackstarpastry.com.au/strawberry-watermelon-cake" target="_blank">Strawberry Watermelon Cake</a> - and you can't really go wrong from there!</div>
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Overall, I'd definitely recommend a visit. Go with a bunch of girlfriends so you can try one of everything (I promise I didn't have all four by myself. Promise!), or go for a super cute date! It's well worth the trip and a whole heap of fun. Don't forget your camera and maybe pick up a few extra as a surprise gift for family or friends <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(or me...)</span>!</div>
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So I've gotten into the bomber jacket thing going on this winter, and have really been enjoying channeling my inner Pink Lady! I'm glad I went for this pastel hue instead of khaki as I think it strikes a happy balance between sporty and girly. I've been especially loving teaming it up with simple classics like this LBD to take the look from night-out to street style.<br />
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Keeping my eyes peeled for some sort of embroidered floral number next- I saw one at Zara over the weekend and can't stop thinking about it... Hmmmmmmm. Tempting.<br />
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: I went to WICKED at Riverside Theatre tonight and it was amazing. It's running until the 13th of August so you may still be able to grab some tickets! No, it will never get old, and yes, I will be binging on the soundtrack for the next week.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wearing: Sheinside <a href="http://goo.gl/T39kUg" target="_blank">Scalloped Hem Keyhole Dress</a>, Valleygirl Bomber, Cluse La Boheme Mesh Full Black Watch, Mon Purse pouch</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last week Nestlé sent me a baking kit with the full range of Nestlé Baker's Choice goodies. As I was thinking of what to whip up as a Saturday morning treat, I just couldn't go past the current doughnut craze sweeping Sydney! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love my doughnuts and I love my chocolate. Put the two together? Oh, yes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I used up a whole 290g bag of White Chocolate Melts (with a dash of vegetable oil to thin it out for dunking), then played around with pink food colouring gel to get this watercolour effect ;) The Chocolate Melts were really easy to work with, and because they're specially designed to set hard without refrigeration, it didn't take me long to jazz up these doughnuts. Topped them with silver cachous (before the chocolate glaze hardened, to make sure they stuck on), a sprinkle of edible pearl dust, and ta-da! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Can't wait to experiment with other colour themes. Next bridal shower/baby shower, I'm bringing doughnuts! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you guys give these a go, tag me in your photos so we can be watercolour doughnut buddies! I'd love to see what you come up with. Top tips would be to add food colouring to your melted chocolate a tiny tiny TINY bit at a time, especially if you're going for a light pastel colour theme. You can always add more, but once you've swirled it in it's <span style="font-family: inherit;">really difficult </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">to get out! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh, and wear an apron. I forgot mine and uhh.. it was not pretty.</span><br />
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All the ones I've tried seemed to cut me off at an awkward length, putting me at an odd intersection between looking tall... but short.<br />
So for the past ten years, I've pretty much been avoiding midi skirts like the plague. Lately though, I've managed to find a few keepers that maaaaaaaay be swaying me the other way!<br />
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I picked this metallic pleated skirt up at Glassons last weekend - thanks to the lovely sales assistant at the counter, whom I shall now refer to as Magical Glassons Girl. Her outfit was on. point. Her hair was great too, but that's another post for another time.<br />
So I had finished shopping and was walking out when I spotted Magical Glassons Girl donning this pleated skirt. Did a double take, marched back into the store, hunted it down, pulled it off the rack and onto the counter. Try it on? What do you mean 'try it on'? Look how amazing it looks on Magical Glassons Girl! This skirt can do no wrong.<br />
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Anyway, I walked out of Glassons for the second time, when I caught a glimpse of Magical Glassons Girl's jacket - a classic cropped black leather jacket paired perfectly with this midi skirt. Is there any other way to style this? Well, not anymore! So yes, I (rather sheepishly) shuffled back in and started looking for this (now also magical) leather jacket. Unfortunately it was from last season so they didn't have it in store. Bummer.<br />
Thankfully I have found a few other ways to style my skirt (refer above!) but sadly I can't be Magical Glassons Girl's twin.<br />
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Moral of the story?<br />
Employee dress codes totally pay off. Also, Magical Glassons Girl is magical.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Wearing: Glassons <a href="http://www.glassons.com/product/metallic-pleat-midi-skirt?i=SL30738WET&v=23802667" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metallic Pleat Midi</a>, Glassons Silk Cami, Sleeveless Blazer from Hong Kong, Samantha Wills <a href="http://www.samanthawills.com/shop/necklaces/wild-magnolia-necklace-moonstone-46991.html" target="_blank">Wild Magnolia Necklace</a>, ZU Malik Boots</span><br />
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When you think of lunch in the city, you'd usually think overpriced fancy sit-down meals or $10 food court combos or sushi boxes. It's tricky finding a good in-between, especially one that hits the mark on both value and quality. If you choose to attempt squeezing a nice meal into your lunch hour (travel/walking/queueing time included), don't even get me started on the waiting, the ordering, the watch-checking, more waiting, the hurried eating and power walking back to the office.<br />
Well, Sydney kids. Let a sister help you out here. I had the privilege of dropping in at Jamie's Italian to try out their brand new Super Lunch menu, and honestly guys, they have your CBD work lunch situation all figured out. <br />
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Jamie's Super Lunch Menu was created with us busy folk in mind. Everything on the menu is designed for fast prep with no compromise on the quality of produce and ingredients. We opted for the 3 course lunch for $30 (yes, $30 for three Jamie's Italian dishes. Amazing.) Service was really quick and it didn't take us long to demolish everything either! I'll let the photos speak for themselves, but I did have a few favourites!<br />
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For starters, we had the Arancini, Crispy Squid and Truffle Tagliatelle. The Truffle Tagliatelle was the absolute star dish for me; smooth, buttery and full of real truffle goodness - Given the option, I could totally have gone for another serve as my main...<br />
You simply can't go to Jamie's and not load up on pasta, so we ordered the classic Bolognese and Pumpkin Ravioli. There are bits of crushed amaretti throughout the ravioli so you get surprise bursts of sweetness and nuttiness to complement the pumpkin. My personal pick between the two was the spag bol - you guys know I'm a sucker for classics and this meat sauce was just delicious.<br />
We finished off nice and sweet with one of each dessert option - the Panna Cotta (my favourite of the lot), Orange Blossom Polenta Cake, Chocolate Brownie and Ice-Cream Trio.<br />
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By the time we were done, an hour was up and I was rolling out the door and into a food coma.<br />
Back to an afternoon of productive work? Pshhh, oh please. ;)<br />
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Thank you, Jamie's Italian! I will most definitely be back.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">P.S. Could I please have a Truffle Tagliatelle in a super main size? Please?</span><br />
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