A good break is well deserved (back to Uni denial)

And once more the joyous pressures of studying have returned...!

I managed to have a severely intense amount of baths recently. Apologies for not posting them but I realised that it's probably much more interesting to go and have a bath yourself instead of reading reviews on it.

Take this advice. Go have a bath.

You'll feel good.

I'm rather thrilled that the weather appears to be warming up slowly in Sydney despite the fact it's still middle-of-winter-time.

It's been a long long time since I posted about how our home decoration has been progressing, so I shall be doing a wonderfully updated post in this coming week.

Newtown has been treating us well.

Currently my mutterings will revolve around trying to figure out what to do in between uni, (Getting a job. How mundane) as well as engaging in my own time wasting blissfullness in as many ways possible.

Perhaps do some practice Journalism?

Perhaps revive my deceased Tamagotchi?

Mash it up
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Tamagotchi Update #3

Unfortunately little Finn passed away while I was at work...

I forgot how much attention these creatures need! It's very hard to take care of them if you've got a job to go to.

For this reason I shall wait until I am on a proper holiday before raising another Tamagotchi.

It is a shame that my first attempt in many years at using this game didn't work out too well..

I'll of course let you all know if I have a new Tamagotchi baby.

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A Bath of Flowers

Yesterday evening I decided to try out the Tisty Tosty bath bomb, mainly for its soothing purposes, as I wanted to relax after a rather energetic Saturday.

This bath bomb wasn't at all coloured, so my bath remained the same (I was saddened because I like colourful bath products). However, what it lacked in colour it made up for in scent and atmosphere.

It fizzed quickly and released a wonderful combination of flowery and vanilla scents. As a bonus, this bomb also releases many little flowers which float around while you enjoy the smells.

It made for a fantastic little paradise of a bath.

I would love it even more if there was a bit of colour thrown in, but it's still a great product.

While I was in the bath I also had some lavender and rose tea from Ovvio, which paired wonderfully with the flowery bath.

I suggest you grab a herbal cup of tea with this bath bomb.

Ovvio stocks many fantastic organic products, I suggest you try their activated organic macadamia nuts. They're unbelievably delicious (and each one tastes like a cookie!)

Check out Ovvio's website here, or pop into their store in Paddington, Sydney if you're nearby!

http://www.ovvioorganics.com.au/shop/ovvio-organic-tea-blends/blue-rose-meditation-tea/

Are there any teas you would have with a bath? What's the best floral bath product you like? Let me know in the comments below.

I'd love to hear back from you guys so I can try out your suggestions!

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xx

Homeware Haul #2

Hey hey,

I said I'd show you what I bought right?

Newtown happens to be filled with many charming vintage and antique shops, which is exactly where I went to buy these items. Check out the photos!

There's a fantastic lantern in a beautiful mint green colour which I've been pairing with bath time, it creates a mesmerizing glow in the room. I use tealights for it.

The three little houses are all vintage tea tins, so I'm using them to hold sugar and tea at the moment. I couldn't help but buy all three as a set. They look adorable all together don't they?

The glass decanter is actually quite small, and therefore a bit less common than most crystal decanters you'd see. I've tested it out with some strong stout, and will likely use it with whisky or scotch. The decanter itself just seemed like a lovely piece to own.

Lastly, there's the fantastic tiered cake stand. Did you look closely? It's made of old records!!! Hahaha.

I thought this was an extremely clever way to reuse the records. It looks fantastic hosting the little cupcakes I made.

Keep an eye out for more homeware hauls coming soon. I'll be buying some products hopefully from Typo's new store.

Are there any home items you guys can recommend for me to buy? Let me know in the comments below!

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xx

First Lush Haul

Hello again!

I've been pretty busy with homeware hauling, look out for some posts later today!

Anyways... Guess who went shopping at Lush?

I bought several bath products which I shall be posting about over the next couple of days (as I use them).

The first was a bath bomb: The Big Blue

This is a fantastic product which I found really lived up to its expectation as a calming and relaxing product. It's a combination of seaweed, lemon and lavender which almost sent me to sleep.

Needless to say, I would highly recommend it. Also, like the name says it is indeed a big blue bomb, as you can see from the photos it turned by little bath tub into a miniature ocean.

This is also a great bath product as it is one of the cheaper Lush bath bombs.
This is important when you are a broke student.

Let me know if you've ever used The Big Blue! Any recommendations?

Just comment below.

I'll be posting my next bath product soon.

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xx

Blind date with a Book

Checking out their hot edges ;)

You're thinking what???


What date? With a book? What?!!!

Well, this is simply a fantastic idea which I discovered in Newtown
while browsing 'Elizabeth's Bookstore'.

"The King St store started wrapping staff-selected books in brown paper, handwriting a few key words on the front and calling them Blind Date Books last April.

Customers can buy the book either for themselves or as a present and store manager Melanie Prosser said it encouraged people to move outside their literary comfort zone.

“People have such a hard time choosing what to read and you do tend to judge a book on what you see, so this takes all the choice out of it,” she said."

-Daily Telegraph

Isn't it fantastic? As a book fanatic, going on a date with one sounds perfect!

Naturally I bought one.
Out of all of them this was the only one in the Sci-Fi genre,
or at least lacking soppy Romance descriptions... Hahaha

I got very lucky with this one, it's a classic Horror/Sci-Fi which is a 1961 Penguin.
'The Midwich Cuckoos' by John Wyndham, also known as the movie
'The Village of the Damned'

Have a look at the full article about this wonderful dating experience:
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/inner-west/elizabeths-bookshop-in-newtown-are-offering-readers-a-new-experience-with-blind-date-books/story-fngr8h4f-1226824807937

Have you guys ever bought these books?
If you were to do a blind book date, which book would it be with?
Comment below :)


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Tamagotchi Update #2

Finn is now a toddler I believe, and he's rocking a pretty neat haircut in my opinion.

 

I look forward to checking out some new games with him.

Homeware Haul #1

Myer is having a sale, particularly in various pleasant scented things and bath/shower/skin care!!

It's fantastic because I adore scented products, particularly brands like MOR.

I bought the MOR Hand and Body Wash in the 'Candied Vanilla and Almond' scent.

And oh my, does it smell yummy! It makes for a double item (which is perfect if you want to save money on an expensive scented product).

I love using it as a handwash, it leaves me licking and smelling my hands (because they are like candy now).

In addition, I bought the 'Scented Space Fragrance Infuser' in Vanilla Bean. This is being used in my bathroom now, mainly because this is an area of the house that you want to smell nice.

Yes, you know what I mean.

I highly recommend both products, the diffuser is a great alternative to candles, and like I mentioned, the hand and body wash is multi-function!

Make sure you check out the rest of their products.

http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/ProductDisplay?urlRequestType=Base&catalogId=10051&categoryId=261641&productId=646493&urlLangId=-1&langId=-1&top_category=116611&parent_category_rn=263063&storeId=10251

http://www.scentedspace.com/

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xx

Hunger Games paraphernalia!

Guess who went around Newtown and found this pendant??

It's an adorable little store called Kaboodle Designs which tends to sell many types of creative and funky little pendants (including Doctor Who as well!)

I hope you like the Hunger Games series, because I am looking forward to the finale very much! 

(Do read the books too though)

Now I've got my fan jewellery!

I'm all set!

Mash it up 

xx

Tamagotchi Update:

Finn has made a tiny, digital poop.

It's ok. I'm a good owner :)

I've cleaned it all up.

Tamagotchi Rediscovered!

I have found this little treasure while rooting around my room (in an attempt to find my Polaroid camera)

I forgot how awesome this is!!!! Hahaha

The little creature plays games, lets me feed it and of course, makes me clean up its little poops.

Do you guys remember owning one of these? 

Post a photo of your old Tamagotchi!

I will be updating my little pet 'Finn' as he grows.

Mash it up 

xx

I realised I have not put up a blog about my Guinea Pigs!

These right here are my two guinea pigs.

I can't believe I haven't posted about them yet! 

Both are pretty tubby because they're getting older and lazier. But that only makes me love them more.

The one on the left is Pumpernickel (like a loaf of bread huh?) and the one on the right is Zazzy, aptly named after Zazzles the cat on The Big Bang Theory.

Enjoy!

There'll be more of them soon.

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xx

Home Decoration Ideas

I've been pottering around the homewares site 'Zanui' and have found a number of lovely items. All are from zanui.com

Please tell me any websites or stores you can recommend for items around the home! Have you got a favourite?

I've always adored Urban Outfitters.

Leave a comment below :)

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xx

Husky - Going on tour and releasing new songs

Ahoy there!

Melbourne band 'Husky' is going to be releasing a new album super soon,
and I will be the first one there at their Sydney concert!

It's folk inspired, but no where near as annoying as folk music can be..
There's a great classic pop vibe to it, with a bit of alternative thrown in.

Listen here, and DEFINITELY try to find a concert in your area (coming in July 2014):

For more, just visit their website here:
http://www.huskysongs.com/?page_id=13


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xx

Interview Outfit (For Winter)

Here's a great combination to try for an interview!

You don't want to look too informal (otherwise they won't take you seriously),
however you do still want to keep it simple and very individual.

That's why I've added a burst of red to brighten the otherwise black/white combo.
In addition, the scarf makes for a great accessory.


Silk Scarf: Alannah Hill, $64.50 (On sale now)
http://shop.alannahhill.com.au/accessories/hats-gloves-scarves/through-the-tunnel-scarf.html

Jacket: All About Eve, Size 10 (Bought at half the retail price at Trade Secret)

http://www.tradesecret.com.au/

Shirt: Tokito, Size 10 $60 (There are massive reductions across Myer stores)

http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/blouses-shirts/tokito-chiffon-shirt#&panel1-1

Jeans: Plain Black from Esprit, Size 10

http://www.esprit.eu/womenswear/jeans

Bag: David Jones brand, $63 (Currently reduced in David Jones)

http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/david-jones-w14-simple-tote

Leather Boots: Supersoft by Diana Ferrari, $170, Size 38 (Last season)

http://www.dianaferrari.com.au/shop-collection/online-product-detail.html?prd=14103&sku=237912&cat=169

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xx

Moving to Newtown!

We were accepted!

It's official!

I'm moving to Newtown next week.... 

(which for those of you who don't know it, is effectively the Hipster capital of Sydney)

I will of course be posting many home-ware hauls in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

As well as this, I will be doing many posts relating to moving and decorating (since it's so very exciting!)

Make sure you follow up, there's going to be some exciting stuff and 

HOMEWARE GIVEAWAYS!

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xx

Ubik - A book to fall into

Have I mentioned I like Science Fiction?

Perhaps... But here is an actual piece of Science Fiction 'perfection':

The novel 'Ubik' by well known Sci-Fi writer Phillip K. Dick is an immersive and utterly mind blowing creation of the future, which, like many of his novels, causes us to ask:
What is reality?

I love how it messes with us throughout..
It's superbly written, with a bit of sex, romance, action, horror and lots of great humour.

Personally, it gives me great joy to look at the cover too, haha. Pretty colours eh?

"If you liked "Inception" or "The Matrix" then you'd probably like this. It's kind of a similar concept of people trapped in essentially a dreamworld where things can change around them in an instant. Of course there's a lot less kung-fu and car chases than those movies. - LibraryThing Review"

"Fast moving novel that explores solipsism, perhaps, in a mind-bending manner. Dick creates a world overflowing with novelties, then shifts the entire setting of the novel, twisting the plot and characters in a manner that reminded me of the creative freedom of the novel. There's a strong whiff of meta-fictive play about the novel, but none of the pretentiousness that so often accompanies it. - Michael.McGuire"

"An extraordinarily prescient book, written over 40 years ago, yet describing a world of instant communication and online commercevery like the present. The story flips you through time and life/death so many times, you don't know whether you are in the past, or present, alive, half alive or dead.  - Greatrakes"


Check it out here on Google Books for the full description and reviews:
http://books.google.com.au/books?id=ZEyn5Gl_sYUC&printsec=frontcover&dq=philip+k+dick+ubik+books&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Qc-gU-m5BoTp8AXGtoGoAw&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=philip%20k%20dick%20ubik%20books&f=false

Game of Thrones - Season finale (Yes, I finally got around to it)

Well.. That had about the most viewers ever... No, really!

I was overwhelmed with the amount that actually happened!

I'm not going to pop in any spoilers though ;)

I just wanted to let you know.. it was amazing, and if you haven't seen it (if you do what I tend to do at season finales, which is avoid them and pretend the season will continue indefinitely, then you will regret it)

Those of you who don't watch it ought to. Really.
I know you've heard your nerdy friends ranting on about it, and you know it's worth watching when even the non-nerds start to persist!!

The characters are fantastic and its suits many genres. It's not quite as annoying as most battle scene/fighting/kings and queens series you may have seen before.

Give it one episode, and you're hooked!

Now please excuse me... I need to go and buy the books. I'm not waiting another year!



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A winter work outfit

Here's a fancy number for work which is quite dark,

however the bright bag really brings an edge to the outfit which also shows a quirky touch!

Converses. You can never go wrong!

Dress: Glue Store (on discount - $30)

Shirt: Plain Black Cotton from Target

Tights: Plain Black from Target

Jacket: Wish (out of season)

Bag: Topshop (last season)

Shoes: Converse - classic high tops

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xx

Mish-Mash

Hello there. I'm an Australian. We live way below, down there, where no one can see us.

This makes getting around rather hard, so I tend to just stay here.

Oh, and did I mention? I live in Sydney.

I've heard people saying that Melbourne is the best city in Australia, but I've never been there and wouldn't know. I think we've got it pretty good right here.

Our summers are wonderfully warm and pleasant, and the winters are cold enough so that you can enjoy wearing a really good coat.

Like most coastal cities, we're right next to the beach... this bit is one of my favourites.

I can't imagine living landlocked! Beach-going is fantastically relaxing.

The food and clothes here are a tad expensive, but us students know how to find the affordable stuff. It's a valuable skill. 

For this reason I suggest being a student at least once in your life.

I am studying a Bachelor degree in Journalism, so I suppose this blog is also life practice.

Excellent.

I want to record all my understanding of the world around us, my experiences and interests, events, music, fashion, photography and advice.

Everyone is doing it nowadays, so why not?

Mash it up :)

xx

Why can't I get this song out of my head?

Isn't it fantastic when you fall in love with a new song?

You have to keep pressing repeat, wondering whether or not you'll overdose and then never be able to stand it again.

I found this song while flicking through tv channels and stumbled on the music video.

'Paranoia, Ghosts and Other Sounds' by Australian artist 'Safia' is exactly what it says.

An amalgamation of trippy sounds, almost reggae-ish/alternative singing and beats that flow into a song that makes you want to wave your arms around and close your eyes with joy.

WATCH THE VIDEO

HEAR THE SOUND

FALL IN LOVE

I am loving it to death.

And am so very worried that I will listen to it too much...

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xx

ADVENTURE TIME

Finn the human at an Urban Outfitters in London (from my trip!)

If you haven't seen it, you've probably heard of it.

It's great. I know... It's a kids show. Let me just make this clear.

No. No it isn't. There are many many many mature references, sexual jokes and rather traumatic moments. I suggest watching this if you are over 18.

It's got it all, action, adventure, the romance and the comedy and horror.

For these reasons, it proves to be very witty and entertaining.

Also, each episode is no longer than 20 mins, making it great for a short entertainment break.

It follows the crazy adventures of the two main characters who live in a world many years after the devastating nuclear war that destroyed the earth and all humans except a few. 'The Mushroom Wars' intrigues me because of the complexity of the story line.

In addition, we learn more about each character who holds a dark past, and are constantly asked questions beyond insanity. 

It's awesome.

Mash it up

xx

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