My Style Diary - No Room for the Blues

Last weekend, Tom, my family and I headed down south for a bit of a getaway. It's so beautiful and relaxing down there - going for bush walks, getting cozy in front of the fire, feasting on yummy cheese fondue! 

Weekends in the country call for warm, comfortable, snuggly clothes - and this jumper and scarf are just that. I love cable knit jumpers - I think they look so cozy and classic - particularly in this cornflower blue colour.

I hope that you're having a great weekend! 

Lauren

xx

Jumper - Quirky Circus

Scarf - United Colours of Benetton

Jeans - Pilgrim

Boots - All Saints

(Thank you to Tom for taking the photos!)

Currently on my Wish List...

Just a few things that I'm currently lusting after...

1. Forever New "Evie

Vintage Maxi Skirt"

Such a lovely blush pink colour

2. Calvin Klein Watch

I've been on the lookout for a rose gold watch for quite some time now, but nothing ever really caught my eye... until today. I caught a glimpse of this beauty while I was in CK (taking advantage of their 40% off jeans sale), and it was love at first sight. I absolutely love the unique cut-out design, and the fact that it is so sleek and simple. If only my birthday hadn't already passed! 

3. Thomas Sabo Rose Gold Heart Pendant

What can I say...I'm a bit obsessed with Thomas Sabo...

4. Forever New "Elanie Diamante Georgette Dress"

This may not look like much in the picture, but on, it's the perfect "little black dress with a twist". So sparkly!

5. Hourglass "Radiant Light" Lighting Powder 

Supposedly these use "groundbreaking photo-luminescent technology to capture, diffuse and soften surrounding light". I'm not sure about that, but I do know that I was very tempted to purchase it when the girl at Mecca put it on me... It gives a gorgeous but subtle bronze-y glow. 

For now I will try to resist... Will power Lauren will power!!

What's on your wish list at the moment?

xxx

Currently on my Wish List 1

by

laurenloveslaughter

Great Gatsby - Sparkles, Pearls and Bow heels!

Heya :)

A few weeks ago I went to a Great Gatsby themed 21st, and I had so much fun planning my costume and getting all dressed up! I hadn't been to a Costume Party in quite some time, and it was the perfect opportunity to rummage through my wardrobe and jewellery box and pull out all those sparkly bits and bobs that I rarely get a chance to wear in "real life". (Well... I do wear them...but there's something fun about being able to pile on the accessories,  and not worry about being over the top!) 

Speaking of The Great Gatsby - I think Baz Luhrmann did an amazing job with the new movie. Visually, it's just stunning, and the soundtrack is great too. I quite enjoyed the interesting blend of the modern music with the 1920's setting. It was a very "Baz Luhrmann" kind of film - very dramatic and theatrical. I'm a huge fan of his movies (Moulin Rouge! is my favourite movie of all time), and this one didn't disappoint!

What did you think of the movie?

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Dress - Forever New

Sequined top - Forever New

Shoes - Office

 Head band - Mimco

Necklace - My Mum's

Bracelets - Accessorize, Thomas Sabo, Tiffany & Co

Ring - Forever New

Clutch - Olga Berg

My Style Diary - Pink and Gold

Continuing my obsession with pink, I picked up this jumper a couple of weeks ago, and I have pretty much worn it constantly! (I loved it so much I also bought it in blue!) It's just so cozy and colourful, the perfect way to brighten up a cold wintery day... although to tell you the truth it hasn't really been all that wintery in perth - it's been chilly but we've had the most beautiful sunny days. We really are so lucky here!

Love Lauren

xxx

Jumper - Quirky Circus (from Myer)

Jeans - Calvin Klein

Boots - Betts

Bag - Jigsaw

Necklace - Saba

Ring - Asos

My Style Diary - I just can't resist a cute tee!

Today was a really great day because I had the chance to catch up with two old friends, one of whom I hadn't seen for 5 years! 

We met up for lunch and a spot of shopping, and it seriously felt like we'd never been apart (despite the fact that we hadn't been in contact for that whole time!) You know how sometimes you catch up with someone who you haven't seen in a while, and it's just sooo 

awkward

?! (Or maybe that's just me...I feel like I'm a rather awkward person). Well this was the complete opposite and I had such a fun, girlie afternoon, just chatting, eating delicious food, and playing around with makeup in David Jones. I even told them about my little blog, (which until then, only my mum and boyfriend knew about). 

I still feel a bit weird about the fact that I actually have a blog... I guess it's because I don't consider myself a particularly fashionable person. I just like to dress up in clothes that I like, and I don't really follow trends or anything like that. Most of the time I choose comfort over looks, and my past few posts haven't been particularly exciting. Which then makes me think "why am I blogging?" I guess the answer is "that it's fun!" I like being able to scroll back through my outfits (some that I love, others that I'm not so sure about), and being reminded of what I was doing that day, what mood I was in etc. It's a nice little diary, which I hope to continue for quite some time.

Anyway, the above is not actually what I wore today. My tripod is still yet to be replaced, and I haven't had a chance to rope anyone into taking photos for me! Also, my sister has packed away the camera I was using to take with her to Europe, so I'm going to be pulling out "the big fancy camera"... and that may take a little while for me to figure out as I'm not the best with complicated cameras!

 Enough of the rambling and excuses! These photos were taken ages ago, and although it's not the most exciting outfit, it is very "typical Lauren", on a lazy "comfy" day. I love cute t-shirts, and my Mum brought this one back for me from Singapore. I love the heart printed cardigan too - it's super soft and warm, and was crazy cheap from Forever 21 in New York!

What I'm Wearing

Top - Pull and Bear

Cardigan - Forever 21

Jeans - Forever 21

Boots - Aldo

Bag - Jigsaw

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx