My Style Diary - The Last Day of December

I'm literally about to run out the door, so I'll have to make this snappy.

This is what I've been wearing today, and for New Years Eve I'm pretty much going to be wearing just a slightly warmer variation of this (switching the shorts out for jeans) as I'm off to a picnic in King's Park.

I can't believe it's going to be 2015 in few hours, the year has just flown by, but to tell you the truth I'm not too sad to wave 2014 goodbye. 

Bring on 2015 I say!

I hope you have a great New Year, whatever you happen to be getting up to!

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Top - Topshop

Shorts - Lee (from a Red Cross Sale)

Sandals - Therapy Shoes

My Style Diary - The Perfect Lazy Day

Today I had a perfect "me-time day" as my family are away and I had the house all to myself.

I'm quite the introvert and I really love the occasional days (which are very rare), when I can just relax by myself at home, tick a few things off my to do list and generally just recharge. 

(Not to say that I don't love spending time with family and friends, it's just that sometimes I need to be alone! - anyone with me?)

I spent pretty much the whole day inside, sheltering form the heat and only venturing out to water the garden (I've been given strict instructions from my Dad not to let the plants die while he's away!!)

Days like this require the comfiest of clothes, but I still don't want to feel like a complete slob - which is where these awesome shorts come in. They basically feel like pajamas but would be a bit more socially acceptable if I did decide to leave the house. 

Days like this also require lots of tea (yes, I drink tea even in the heat), and I was excited to use this beautiful teapot that was a Christmas gift from my Uncle and Aunty. They know me well!

Tea + a good book = a very happy Lauren :)

Ahh holidays... I love you 

Lauren

xxx

Top - Country Road

Shorts - Roxy

My Style Diary - Neon Nails

Hello! I hope you've been having a good Monday :)

Today I have another simple shorts and t-shirt outfit to share, but this time there's a little splash of neon thrown into the mix with this gorgeous new nail polish that I was lucky enough to receive for Christmas.

The polish is called "Painted Beauty" and was part of a Christmas gift set by Mecca Cosmetica called "Nailed: Neon Nights". It's a a beautiful bold neon pink colour that is seriously bright and perfect for summer. The formula is lovely and creamy, and opaque in two coats. Mecca's Gel-Effect Top Coat was the other polish in the set and left a nice glossy finish on my nails (I'm not sure they look exactly "gel-like" but so far it does seem to be quite a good top coat). I can't attest to the longevity of these polishes yet as I've only been wearing them for two days, but so far so good!

This is a limited edition set but there may be some left if you get in quick! I know Christmas is over, but if for some reason you're still in need of a gift for a beauty loving girl, one of these sets would be a good pick as they're a great product that is also packaged so beautifully -  it makes the whole "gift experience" that much more special. 

Okay, I'm off to have an early night now as I've been up since 3:30 am dropping the parentals off at the airport and then spent a rather large chunk of the day doing a huge wardrobe clear out.

I've been reading "Wardrobe Rehab" posts by Geneva from A Pair and A Spare for inspiration, but I'm still struggling to be really ruthless due to the hoarder in me and my incessant need to hold onto clothes for "sentimental reasons". Does anyone else have this problem or have any ways of combatting this?

I need your suggestions!!

Lauren

xxx

Top - Princess Highway

Shorts - H&M

Sandals - Therapy Shoes

Watch - Calvin Klein

Nail Polish - Mecca Cosmetica Polish in "Painted Beauty" 

My Style Diary - A Sparkly White Christmas

Hello!

I hope you had a really lovely Christmas!

I just thought I'd quickly share what I wore for dinner on Christmas Eve. 

Of course I had to wear my favourite colour - white - and added a bit of festive flare with a sparkly sequinned top. 

Glittery nails, gold eyeshadow and red lips had me feeling very Christmassy! 

While I would love to have a true White Christmas in the snow again someday (I've been lucky to experience a couple), I'm very happy to be spending it in summer this year :)

Now, I'm off to enjoy the rest of my very relaxing boxing day - no sales shopping for me, just lots of leftovers and a very chilled out day.

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Dress - French Connection

Top - Forever New

Sandals - Therapy Shoes

My Style Diary - It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas...

Good morning :)

I can't believe it's the 24th of December already! I figured seeing as Christmas eve is upon us, I would share a more festive outfit with you!

This is a dress I've had for years (about 8 if I remember correctly) and it is still by far one of my absolute favourites, particularly around Christmas time as the red and white does feel very festive and the full skirt is just so feminine and pretty (and fun to swish around in). It definitely fits into the "feel good dress" category. 

Anyway, I'm off to start preparing our yummy Christmas dinner with my Mum.

I hope you're having a great day!

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Dress - from Singapore 

(not sure of the brand as the tag has come off!)

Wedges - Aldo

Watch - Calvin Klein

Bracelet - Kookai

My Style Diary - Stripes and Christmas Bauble Selfies

 Hello Hello :)

So, just 2 more sleeps until Christmas... I can't believe how fast it has come around. December just seems to be rushing by so quickly this year! 

Today my Mum and I did our last food shop and picked up all the last minute bits and pieces we needed, as well as the all important ham - my favourite Christmas food. My family has a bit of a mish-mash of different foods at Christmas given my Chinese/Italian background, but it's always a delicious feast regardless of the sometimes odd combinations! 

What's your favourite food to eat at Christmas?

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Top - Dottie

Shorts - Cotton On

Sandals - Therapy Shoes

Bag - Jigsaw

Watch - Calvin Klein

My Style Diary - Feeling Childish

Okay so this outfit does kinda make me feel like a 10 year old, but if you can't be child-like at Christmas time, when can you be?

We don't always need to be sophisticated... and dressing like a kid is more fun anyway :)

"Growing old is unavoidable, but growing up is optional"

Lauren

xxx

Top - Country Road

Dress - Dangerfield

Shoes - Converse

My style Diary - White

Another white dress...

Dress - Wish

Wedges - Aldo

Watch - Calvin Klein

My Style Diary - White +Khaki

Good morning :)

As of today I'm officially on holidays! Yay! 

It's been an eventful couple of weeks and I'm so glad the holidays are finally here.

I'm looking forward to a busy day finally getting a chance to get lots of Christmas shopping done!  

Have a great Saturday

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Top - Marcs

Jeans - Country Road

Sandals - Therapy Shoes

Watch - Calvin Klein

Bag - Jigsaw

My Style Diary - White Lace Playsuit

I was pretty excited when I spotted this playsuit in Dotti the other week as it very closely resembles a particular Free People one I'd had my eye on for a while but just couldn't quite justify price-wise (let's correct that - I couldn't justify it at all as it was somewhere around the $200 mark if I remember correctly). 

Although still not "cheap", this was a much more palatable $79.95 and I just couldn't resist snapping it up (You know I have a weakness for anything white and lace). 

It's a beautiful lightweight fabric and I think it will look just as lovely dressed up with a pair of heels as it does dressed down with sandals and a trilby. Another perfect "don't even have to think about it" summer outfit. I'm very much in love with the newest addition to my wardrobe :)

I hope you've had a nice weekend

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx

Playsuit - Dotti

Sandals - Therapy Shoes

Hat - Sportsgirl

Bag - Trenery

Watch - Calvin Klein