Reflecting

**All images taken from my tumblr**

I've been thinking a lot lately and not just about one particular thing, just everything in general. I get overwhelmed with things very easily and it can really stress me out sometimes so i've been trying to figure out ways to reduce that. One thing i love to do that really helps me is to write things down. I like to make to do lists, plan out my day on paper and write down thoughts. I find that it keeps my head cleaner which then helps me think properly and i don't get stressed. Another tip i have that helps me is when you do get stressed, to just take one step back and think about what you need to be doing or focusing on in that moment. Don't worry about tomorrow or next week. What do you need to do now. Instead of becoming stressed about everything you need to do i think a good thing to try learn is to only focus on the day your living right now. Living in the moment. I'm slowly getting there.

Thrifting Finds #2

It's that time of the week again. I went to the Sunday markets bright and early yesterday and now i'm here to share with you all my purchases so enjoy!

I got this one along with quite a few other pieces from one particular girl. She was selling the most gorgeous clothing, some a little pricey for me though. But this one looks amazing and i picked it up for $20. This retails for around $140. 

My next find from the same girl was this mini skirt from Aje. I got this one for $25. Aje skirts usually retail anywhere from $250 to $600.

This one was an exciting find! I hardly ever find Comme Des Garçons at the sunday markets. Let alone for $5, so this one was definitely coming home with me. 

This was one i thought i'd buy for my mother as it's a little to big for me. It's the Diane Von Furstenberg 'Boye Deux' blouse and i bought it for $30. This retails for $210 on Shopbop.

I just love the print of this dress! It's from Friend of mine and i got it for $30. I found it online retailing for $349.

This is my first Mara Hoffman thrifting find which is super exciting! It's this cute romper, perfect for Australian summers. This retails for $190 and she sold it to me for $20.

My last thrifting find was this Zimmermann silk drape maxi dress. It's a gorgeous pink colour with a tie up waist. I have no clue when i'll wear this so i might end up selling it but i couldn't pass it up. Zimmermann maxi dresses retail anywhere from $400 to $800. The lady sold this to me for only $20.

New In: Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent Cat Booties - Sold Out (similar here, here and here)

Shoes are something i find very difficult to purchase for myself. I've been wearing 3 different pairs of Toms for the past 3 years because i can't manage to buy myself new ones but this year it all changes. As you saw in a previous blog post i bought myself some new summer sandals but i also managed to buy myself some booties! I have never owned a pair of boots. I was desperately looking around on Ebay trying to find some deals when i came across an Australian run consignment store based on Ebay and Instagram. I was looking through and spotted these gorgeous Saint Laurent booties. I was uncertain about them and at the time they were $395 so i left it, then the next day checked back and they had dropped the price to $295. I immediately purchased them and thought if i didn't like them i'll just resell them, but theres no need for that. I love these so much. These ones are the suede version, i know the leather version has been seen on Vogue editors and a few different bloggers which is amazing as it gives me a little insight on how to style them. But for now, i'm just super happy i've found myself a pair of boots and finally growing my shoe collection a little larger than 3 pairs of Toms.

My Winter Skincare Must Haves

For me Winter means dry skin. I have to start using many products i usually store away in summer and today i thought i'd share which products have been my favourite must haves this winter. I've included a clay mask, moisturiser and facial scrub. If your interested in what they are then keep reading! 

Acure Organics Brighting Facial Scrub - $8

I use this brightening facial scrub by Acure 3 days a week. I incorporate it into my shower routine to make it 10x easier for me to wash off. I love how this product is so natural and doesn't contain any harsh ingredients which may harm your skin. The product is easy to use, i just pop a thumb nail size on my fingers, mix in with some water and apply on my face. It really helps remove all the dead skin and does in fact give me a slightly brighter complexion overall. I am half way through this product and would definitely repurchase.

Medicine Mama's All in One Healing Skin Cream - $40

This product is like a holy grail for my entire family. My mum originally purchased this for herself and she loved it so much that she purchased one for my entire family so now my sister and dad also use this. It's exactly what it says on the packaging, a healing skin cream. I mainly use it on my face as a moisturiser and boy does it do a good job. It keeps your face hydrated all day. I've also used it on dry patches of my skin and has reacted brilliantly. I love how theres only 6 ingredients in this and they're all natural. This tub i have is 4oz which costs me $40 but it lasts so long depending on how you use it. I've had it since december 2014 and have only used a third of it. Love this!

Michael Todd Kaolin Clay Mask - $34

I used to use this a lot when i first received it then kind of forgot about it but during July i rediscovered it and have started using it more frequently. It's from a brand called Michael Todd and it's a Kaolin Clay face mask. I like to use this once a week and put it on 30 minutes before i'm about to shower. This particular one is great for oily/combination and acne prone skin but i know they have other great ones that many bloggers have raved about. This is one that i love, my skin feels so smooth afterwards and helps draw out pimples and blackheads. The smell of this however is terrible and sticks around for a little while but that's the only downside to this product. Don't think i'd repurchase this just because theres so many others i'd rather try but this product is amazing and does the job well.

Perth Winter

Can you believe that it's winter in Australia right now after looking at this photo because honestly i can't. It was an amazing 27 degrees today and i went into Fremantle with my sister to spend some time together. We did a little shopping, had lunch together and went our separate ways. I wore my new ASOS sandals i mentioned in a previous blog post which i'm now regretting as i have blisters all over my feet. The things i do for fashion. I wore my sandals with a gorgeous midi skirt from Thurley with a little striped top tucked in from uniqlo. This is the way a weekend should begin. Tomorrow i'm off to the Sunday markets so perhaps you can look forward to another post on all my finds. I hope your Saturday has been just as beautiful as mine!

Getting Ready For Summer

Asos Flockton Sandals

Perth weather to me has two seasons, Summer and Winter. So with winter being relatively sunny this year i thought i'd think ahead about summer shoes a little more. I first saw these on WeWoreWhat's instagram feed and fell in love. At the moment i though to myself that i needed them in my life. So i went on over to ASOS and put them in my watch basket then as soon as they went on sale they were mine. They're so much more beautiful in person rather than the ASOS website. I can't wait to wear these throughout summer although i have a feeling they're going to give me blisters for the first few weeks. Oh the joys of new shoes.

Thrifting Finds

I am someone who loves thrifting. You'll always find me hunting for bargains rather than in a department store. If i'm being totally honest i think 95% of my closet is second hand. When i say i'm a thrifter i mean serious business. I thought it'd be fun to start sharing some of my finds with you guys since i know i personally love looking at blogs seeing what designer bargains others have found.

So all the items posted today are some of my favourite things i found throughout July. Maybe in the upcoming months i'll do hauls of everything i found in one day. Let me know what you think but for now here are some of the things i found last month! 

I got this Kenzo sweater from Ebay actually, it retails for $549 and i got it for $54.

This gorgeous Josh Goot top was found at the Sunday markets which are held in different locations around Perth. This retails for around $150-$250 and i got this one for $15.

I found this Marc Jacobs dress from a now shut down consignment store. It still had the tags on it for $1,400 and i got it 50% off the consignment price which made it $125.

I recently travelled to Melbourne and while i was there i went to lots of op shops in South Yarra. In one of them i found this Alexander Wang cargo dress for $25. Retail price is $500+

This was another find at the Sunday markets. It's a Day Birger et Mikkelsen tunic dress, perfect for late spring in Perth. I got this one for $20. Retail price is $260+

The last one is this Alice + Olivia dress which i got from the Sunday markets as well. I actually picked up two Alice + Olivia dresses from here. The other was a floral shift dress. I got them for $10 each. They retail for $250+