Vogue Fashion Night Out

Better late than never..... right??

I went to my first Vogue Fashion Night Out a few months ago (just before I left for South America).  It was actually a lot of fun.  LOADS of stuff going on around Sydney CBD which kept me busy til 10pm when I realised I had an early morning conference call the next day.

One of the first stops my sister and I made was David Jones where we found a Christian Dior photobooth and some chocolate-covered strawberries.

Seed Heritage was one of the best retailers I thought - they had food and drinks served to you by hot male models (yes please!), 20% off storewide and personalised manicures.

 I left my sister here for a caviar manicure while I went to get a popsicle from Oroton.

While I was waiting in line I read that they were holding an Instagram comp - post a pic of your popsicle to go in the running for an Oroton watch of your choice.  Aaaaaand ta-da!  I won!  I couldn't believe it, I literally never win anything.

(oh ps - if you haven't already, add me on instagram)

I chose the amazing Heritage Bracelet Watch in rose gold with a pearl face.  I have been looking for another watch for a while and am over the moon with this.  Thanks Oroton!!

Finally my sister was done with her manicure so we popped over to Westfield to check out Ted Baker and my mecca Christian Louboutin.  At Ted Baker they were giving out Acai energy drinks and mini cupcakes and Mr Louboutin had his limited edition shoe specifically designed for VFNO.

Hermes was so much fun!  I got there too late to pick up a silk bracelet but they still had a ring toss game and a live mannequin to keep us entertained (and a celeb sighting - Terry Biviano heavily pregnant in mega high/skinny heels.... no idea how she did it but she looked radiant).

After all this running around we were tired and thirsty so went up to Level 7 of David Jones (the Bridal floor) for The Social Party.  They did the place up and it looked absolutely amazing.  The Patron Tequila Lemon Granita was actually super yummo and I'm so glad the bartender gave me TWO!  I'm not usually a huge fan of tequila but will always make an exception for Patron.  Obviously I loved the Ultimat Vodka Pelicano Martini because ummmm vodka.

......and that's it for this year's VFNO.  I took my tired butt and put it on a train home.

Christmas Presents!!

I hope you'll let me indulge a little in this post about the gifts I received (because I cleaned up good this year!)

Myself: Christian Louboutin Pigalle 100 bleu saphir
Mum & Dad: HUGE pearl earrings and Prada glasses (that are still 'in the mail')
Sister 1: Ted Baker red Ikon shopping tote with glitter bow
Sister 2: Earphones with an extra converter that has a big plug (you can tell I have no idea what it's called)
Sister 3: Maxwell Williams red teapot
Tom: Folding deck chair (not pictured as it's out on the balcony)
Tom's parents and sister: Jamie Oliver cookbook, Kikki K plastic sleeves (to go in the recipe folder they bought me last year), and Kikki K recipe cards
Tom's brother: Westfield gift voucher
Tom's patern grandfather: Glasshouse Candles Christmas Collection Miniature Candle Trio (Montego Bay, Positano and Marseille)
Tom's maternal grandparents: Crabtree & Evelyn handcream
Tom's uncle: Hamper
Tom's Uncle, Aunt and kids: Brie baking dish
Cousin K+bf: Purple/pink tank top
Cousin S+husband: Royal Doulton cup and saucer
Cousin K+bf: Crabtree & Evelyn hand cream and exfoliator
Aunt: L'Occitane bath gel
Flatmate: Cupcake making kit and 4-pack elephant mugs
Best friend 1: Amazing smelling M&Sense candle
Best friend 2: Necklace
Best friend 3: High heel cookie cutter, Sally Hansen nail polish

Best of all, I got an awesome prize from a Bonbon: cuff links - perfect as I've been stealing my Mum's/boyfriend's cufflinks so it's about time I got my own.

What did you guys get this Christmas?

How much navy is too much navy?

My boyfriend did not approve of the navy dress + navy heels this morning, but I wore it regardless because I'm stubborn sometimes all the time.  I've gotten to work and found my Ted Baker belt and Peeptoe Miss Munroes in my desk drawer and they match, so have added another colour to my navy outfit.  Then my red Louboutins arrived in the mail and I thought that would be a great colour combo as well.  What does everyone think?  Navy/navy, navy/cream, or navy/red (don't have pics of the navy dress + red Louboutins as the CLs are at my parents place)?

 Had a chicken burger + cider for lunch and will head to The Star tonight for a few beverages.  Also have some big decisions to make around work.  Looking forward to my month off.  TGIF.  Can't wait for 5pm.  Those are all my thoughts in chronological order.