Aussie Curves : Worthy Work

Of all weeks to do a work challenge, this was an unusual one for me.
Most days are the same day in, day out so my work attire doesn't really change too much. Our dress code is black and white (and a color of the season that each individual store chooses) and business casual. So tailored pants and a nice top and cardi are usually the go.

But this week was out of the ordinary. Firstly we had stocktake which is about a 14 hour day and it's casual clothes. Comfortable clothes. So jeans, hoodie, t-shirt and cons was the go. So casual, that I forgot to take a pic in fact. Oops. Then we had a managers meeting. And not just your run of the mill meeting, this one was a special by invite only Rainbow Theme, think like a kid fancy dress meeting. Yeah, so not in my comfort zone but what the hell, if there is anything I've learnt from Aussie Curves, it's embrace something different. So embrace I did.

Oh and a PS, if you are worried that I'm looking rather serious and almost makeupless for the start of a workday it's because they're taken at the end of each day by a five year old...who was not so happy about being the photographer.

So here's to the working week:

Cardigan : MODA for Target

Top : City Chic

Tank : K Mart

Pants : Avella for Big W

Shoes : Ruby Shoes

 





Top : City Chic

Bangle : Thrifted

Pants : Avella for Big W

Boots : Famous Footwear

Cardigan : Mix by Coles

Camisole : City Chic

Pants : Avella for Big W
Shoes : K Mart

And now we have the Rainbow Party attire:

Hair bows : $2 type shop

Necklace : Big W

Bangles : Best & Less

Cardigan : Mix by Coles

Dress : City Chic Bunting Dress

Tights : City Chic

Socks : Best & Less

Shoes : Authentic *cough Cons from Bali

Check out the links below to see how everyone else dresses while workin' hard for the money.

Aussie Curves : Celebration Essential 80's Norty 40 style

Just over a month ago I was posting about the lead up to my Norty Forty Epic 80's party but just like the procrastinator I am, I never got around to doing a follow up post.

So what better opportunity than Danimezza's opening challenge for the second year of Aussie Curves weekly challenges : CELEBRATE.

And celebrate I did. It's the first child free party I've had in the last 10 years so I really let my hair down...as you can tell by the pics LOL

Now before you start thinking "Dude, WTF is she doing?", yes, I was doing duck face. Somewhat obsessively. Alcohol has a lot to answer for. Also I should add that it was 80's themed, so think Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan (hmmm something tells maybe I should've saved this pic for celebrity copycat).

Anyway, here's the clothing lowdown including pieces that you'll see in pics further down.

Lace Headband : Spotlight

Glasses : Random $2 shop (yes I know they're not Madonna inspired but I was drunk..and I liked them)

Necklaces & Bangles : Diva, Equip, Profile

Blazer : Best & Less

Bustier : City Chic

Pants : Avella for Big W

Shoes : K Mart

Now if you're friends with me on Facebook you would've already seen the eleventy billion party photos, but if not scroll on down and take a peek. While you're at it keep on scrolling on right through to the bottom to see how all the other Aussie Curves chicks celebrate in style.

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Right, let's get back to the Epic 80's Norty Forty Celebration. I'm an obsessive party planner. I will spends weeks organising, purchasing, DIYing, arranging, really just going nuts to get the party just right. This is why I'm in love with Pinterest. All my party ideas and inspirations in the one place. Anyway, I'm babbling now so I'll just let my pics do the rest of the talking.

 

 

  

Nomming it up at the 80's inspired lollie bar

 

My gorgeous sister and I and the husband and I - George Michael and Maddona, 

now that would make good coffee table reading. 

My crazy family

 

 The girls from work livening up the place

 The besties partying like only besties do

 

From talking to most people it sounds like they had a ball.
I know I did.

Aussie Curves: Fabulous Feathers

After a major blogging hiatus where life just seemed to get in the way, I'm back with a new exciting challenge for myself. Yes, I'm sure everyone who sees this will groan as they know my penchant for starting all these wonderful things then the novelty wears off all too soon but this is different. This is a new year. A new me. I'm six months off forty. It's time I sorted myself and my life so this year is dedicated to me. A happier, healthier me.

So with no further adieu, I bring you me. You know the one that's always hiding her face behind the lens so that there are no pics of her. Well no more. It's all about to change with a little help from some bloggers that I stumbled across. Bloggers who embrace their curves. Bloggers who understand that plus size doesn't mean wear a muumuu or something your Nanna would wear. Bloggers who look fabulous. So this challenge to myself is all about stepping out of my comfort zone. Doing, trying and wearing things I wouldn't normally consider. Each week there is a new challenge. And this week is feathers.

Necklace: Equip

Singlet top: K Mart

Sleeveless cardi: Katies

Skirt: Avella for Big W

Shoes: Ruby

P.S. Yes, yes I know. Those chook legs of mine need some spray tanning, stat.

Interested in these fabulous bloggers I mentioned before? Take a peek at the links below.

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