GRAB A YABBY

GRAB A YABBY - was it good? above average grin emoticon, but prices are obviously not entirely enticing. Do not try the LAVA WINGS - it burns from inside out, ruined my taste buds, if you're up for the challenge, tell them to put the bloody sauce on the side as a side dip (just in case you don't like it). Besides Moreton Bay bugs everything else was pretty fresh, their special sauce & XO sauce was good, not salty like the ones we've had in the U.S. Everything comes with corn and small rice, so no need to order any of that as side dishes, their garden salad complimented well with my burning mouth... they'll offer milk if you can't handle the heat

 LAVA WINGS - YES BLOODY F**KING HOT

 FRESH CLAMS IN XO - YUMMY, I RECKON I COULD HAVE EASILY FINISHED TWO POUNDS AND THIS WAS MY FAV SAUCE

 YABBY IN THEIR SPECIAL SAUCE - FRESH AND GOOD TOO (VERY BUTTERY AND GARLICY

 MORETON BAY BUGS - NOT SO FRESH, BUT SAUCE WAS GOOD 

LOBSTER TAIL - WAS GETTING SO FULL, BUT IT WAS STILL PRETTY TASTY IN THEIR BUTTER SAUCE

Casual Saturday

I must admit, working on Saturday is a drainer, but keeping it comfy and casual gives it a positive vibe. There is no uniform at my work place, so I've decided to go casual smart on weekends. Typically this is my Saturday work OOTD:

White cable knit skivvy (Uniqlo) - check the link, it's currently on special, really warm and comfy fit

Tanned fitted blazer (H&M) - Bought this in Malaysia and love how it's so fitted to my petite body

Fitted super slim jeans - my favourite jeans are those I find in Vietnam, no alterations required, and this is one of them

Over-sized Coat - this is so "IN" this season, got this on my Taiwan trip at a random street wear shop for $50 AUD, it's my favourite find of the year, it certainly doesn't look and feel cheap.

Vintage black leather belt with gold hardware (Casual Corner) - I've been on the hunt for a good quality thrifty XS belt, and I found this on eBay last year for $20, unfortunately this label has gone bankrupt since 2005 :(  

Vintage Stevens Bag with gold hardware - Made in Australia with genuine leather. A family friend was clearing out her closet (she's in her 60s, hence she's got a lot of vintage stuff), and she gave me this along with other bags. The bag fits all my necessities and wears comfortably to one side; yes also my beloved item at the moment. I like my other bags very much but it weighs me down after carrying them over a long period of time.

Wedged Heels (Nine West​)

Lace On Lace

#OOTD

Top: button up white lace crop top (unknown brand)

Dress: Thurley navy lace dress

Shoes: Two toned Zara Heels

I really wanted to re-wear this old navy number again but because of my skinny stature I needed to find something that could cover up my collar bones... Which this white crop did nicely without covering up the intricate hem line of this dress. 

Gold Sparkles

It's been a while since I've uploaded something... well here was a gown I got custom made fitted from top to toe shipped from China. Since our Aussie $ is down, I paid approximately $350 (shipping all inclusive), and am pretty happy with the shipment I got. 

If anyone is interested in gowns and elegant dresses, I would recommend this seller "huifangzou" from eBay, they are reliable and they communicate very well to their buyers. 

P.S the fur shawl in the first photo was hand made by my Mother :D

Organza

OOTD for another warm Saturday at the office, something casual, feminine, longish and flawy.

TOP: it says "Kenzo" but it's a knock off found in my cousins wardrobe (material is very thin, so the skin toned slip covered me up pretty well). 

SKIRT: Printed Organza skirt from Portmans ($17 from the faulty rack! mum fixed the zipper and it's good as new). 

ACCESSORIES: Vintage Ferragamo bag (love the gold chain on this bag) & belt.

Heels: Givenchy dual toned heels

Grid Pattern

got an unrecognisable tan on my 3 week trip to Vietnam

the full awesome service we got at Intercontinental Da Nang.

OOTD

Dress: Portmans Grid Pattern Dress (great for hot summers day, love the flowy material and asymmetrical cut)

Jumper: Grid Pattern Jumper from the street markets of Vietnam (incidental pattern match up but that was the only warm item I had for a rainy day in a tropical country)

Shoes: Two Toned Heels from Zara

Black and Cream

OOTD for those warmer days at the office

TOP: Cream sleeveless embroidered button down top from the street markets in Vietnam

BOTTOM: Black midi skirt from UNICO Clothing

SHOES: Black Zara soft polyester court shoe - kitten heels (so comfortable! I love the pointy toe cleavage, it gives an illusion of longer slimmer legs) 

ACCESSORY: Patent Belt

Lovely Lace

Portmans Lovely Lace dress, Windsor Smith Sandal Heels

Dressing in lace and thinly strapped heels for a Medical Gala Night, I consider this appropriate for these kind of occasion. It's very similar to "Lover" the label french lace designs, and the best part is buying a nice dress for a bargain, this is a Portmans Lovely Lace dress, RRP is currently $129.95, it was on special for $65 because the zipper was broken, then Portmans DFO Essendon Store had a further 50% off sale on faulty items a few weeks ago.... my final bill was $32.50!

My mum has her own alteration business hence I'm always inclined to buy faulty bargains, because I get things fixed free of charge, though it does take a while to get it back into my wardrobe.

These size 5 Sandal heels from Windsor Smith were also the last pair in store so I got it for $25!

All in all bargains are not hard to find, but you got to be patient, seek and you shall find.

Pinstripe

Pinstripes are normally seen on men's suits, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a pair of pinstriped wide leg ankle length pants with a matching boxed top at a shop called Nosbyn while travelling in Vietnam.

Personally I find this outfit professional looking for work as the material gives it formality and the design was simple and comfortable, however others may disagree ...ie. family members of mine, when I got home from work they thought I was in my PJ's. lol

Top & Pants: Nosbny Boutique 

Shoes: Nine West Black Kitten Heels.

White Lace

Work Christmas party landed on a warm day, so this was my OOTD - (Yes I love lace)

OOTD: White Lace Dress from Song Nhac ($30AUD) & Givenchy Black Shark Tooth Lock Bicolour Sandals