Sennheiser earphones, Vermicelli salad, Missoni for Target

Last night while 98% of Sydney was outside taking photos of the gorgeous sunset I was stuck inside this sun-less office getting reports out.  No pretty sunset pics here but just look at your facebook/instagram/twitter feed.

However yesterday I received my new earphones.  Boy oh boy these are fantastic.  I've always had trouble getting earphones to fit my ears because I have a tragus piercing which means the space in my ear is reduced.  I bought these Sennheiser earphones because they come with 3 different sized ear pieces.  The smallest size is perfect for me!  And the sound quality is amazing - slightly too much bass for my liking but really good at blocking out ambient noise.  You can get them from JB - here and here.

I have seen my cousin make this vermicelli salad and it always looks and smells amazing.  Is anyone interested in the recipe?  I'll need to work out quantities instead of my usual Kay 'chuck it in a pan and cross your fingers' approach.

In fashion news, have you heard about the Missoni collaboration with Target Australia?  8th October it gets released.  I've eyed off Missoni homewares in Myer and balked at the $500 price tag for a small cushion, so I cannot wait for this collaboration.

Weekend get up: Karl Lagerfield blazer, Nudie jeans, Maison Martin Margiela x H&M booties, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Mimco scarf, YSL Arty ring.

Food, beach, tunes, drinks, flowers, bridge.

I thought the period between Christmas and New Years was meant to be quiet given the craziness on either side of it?

On Friday night I went to my cousin's birthday dinner which ended up being a really fun night.  The birthday girl made a 3 layer chocolate meringue torte with mocha creme patisserie which was beyond amazing.

I was all ready to leave my house in my new perspex Maison Martin Margiela x H&M booties but did a last-minute footwear change and opted for Louboutin booties instead (the perspex booties are a size too big and I haven't worked out how I can manage that.  Thick socks + full length insoles and they're still too big - any other tips??)

Aforementioned 3 layer chocolate torte

On Saturday I went to the beach with mia famiglia and I GOT BURNT.  My back is very red and I'm feeling very sorry for myself and had to go out and buy some aloe vera because of course I don't have anything at home to deal with sunburns.

On Saturday night my boyfriend's band played at The Star - if any Sydneysiders are keen to come along, they're playing at The Star again on 11th Jan.  I think they're also doing a gig in Bondi in Jan.  They're a covers band so they'll play stuff you know (old and new).  Andy Lee (of Hamish and Andy fame) said, "I think Furnace and the Fundamentals are Australia's premiere cover band" after they played at Hamish and Andy's Christmas Party.  Ling's come along before so she can vouch for them.

I had another footwear crisis and ended up changing shoes again just before we left the house.  What's wrong with me?!?!

(Please ignore white boy in the background putting his belt on) 

Yesterday I went for a leisurely walk and discovered a rose garden near my apartment.  Beautiful!