1 skirt; 4 ways

I have no shame in saying I was late to the fashion game – I think everyone can be forgiven for their take on ‘fashion’ in their teenage years as you are either influenced by your friends or whatever your parents can afford to get you. The later years, not so much though. I moved out when I was 18 years young however and then at age 19 decided to enrol myself in and support myself through a uni degree (which I successfully completed a year and a half ago). What that meant however was from when I was 19 to 22 the tiny amount of money I did have went on rent, uni books and 2 minute noodles – the very very last thing I would ever treat myself with was a new clothes purchase which was pretty much never. Today however is a different story – my degree is behind me and I’m on a comfortable salary with a penchant for finally filling my fashion desires. I still don’t know my style per se – all i know is that I dress in things I love, follow trends adapting what suits and leaving what doesn’t and never wear things unless I feel confident and comfortable in it. I still love a good bargain though and wanted to show how you still don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on your outfits. Every outfit below is created around my staple black $15 dollar skirt I picked up from Cotton On. 1 skirt, 4 different outfits is my idea of bargain heaven! The lessons I have learnt over the years are; have fun with your style, stay true to your style and whatever you wear make sure you feel confident – confidence can take any outfit from ok to fabulous.

Where I would wear ....

Outfit 1 - Work

Outfit 2 - Dinner out in the city or catch up wines with gf's

Outfit 3 - Coffee catch up's & shopping

Outfit 4 - Night out on the town (Winter)

Pinterest Loves

I had the perfect weekend by relaxing standards. There was lots of sleep catch up, long walks, Europe bookings and quality couch time with Mr M, topped off with a BBQ last night with good friends and cold cider. I had wanted to sink my teeth in to some little DIY projects Ive been dying to get around to but it seems finding accommodation for our upcoming Europe trip took the priority spot again. As we head in to another week full of unknowns, to do lists, meetings and dinner dates, here is what is catching my eye this week on Pinterest.

It's starting to get colder here in Perth (by my standards anyway) & I can't wait to start rugging up in warm winter knits and furs (faux of course)

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I would love to do my room in all white with pops of colour only coming from beautiful fresh flowers displayed near big window sills

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I read this over the weekend and fell in L.O.V.E - it gave me immediate inspiration to stay strong with all my big hopes and dreams and turn my own cants in to cans

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Ever since my Bali getaway and my daily morning banana pancakes I crave them constantly

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I saw this dainty hearts garland and immediately knew I have to add this to my DIY 'to do' list. I would use the pages of an old love story

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Pinterest Loves

I am going in to today after having the most incredibly fun past 4 days. We just had our long 4 day Easter Weekend and I made sure I filled it with a good mix of going out, staying in, yummy baking, fun adventuring, catching up with friends and having some quiet moments with Mr M, some of which will be shared on here over the next few days. As my quest of finding the perfect balance in life continues I seem to be getting more inspired than ever with cute DIY's (dying to do the wallpaper frames for my office), recipes I can bake over weekends and quotes that inspire. Here are the 5 things that are currently catching my eye this week.

I'm crushing any/all things knit at the moment but this outfit inspired me to no end with it's seemingly warmth and gorgeous pastel colouring. I need to add all of these pieces to my wardrobe LOVE!

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I'm constantly looking for aqua inspired design ideas for my own office at home and this just made me fall madly in l.o.v.e

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There is never any harm, ever, in reminding yourself that you should be and deserve to be chasing the life exactly like you imagined. I know I am

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Being new to my sweet tooth the first thing I have mastered to eat is cheesecake, this, coupled with my current obsession with cooking/presenting things in jars I am dying to give this recipe a go

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I am doing some of my own DIY wallpaper at the moment but saw this pic of framed wallpaper and loved the idea to brighten up our lounge room wall

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Pinterest Loves

I had a crazy week last week with work and life in general so didn't get to post much - if at all! I'm back this week with lots of posts to share. Something I do always have time for however is finding inspiration in all things Pinterest. Here is my weekly round up of favourite things right now. From braided up do's to home decor I would love to have or do all of these things below.

Loving this up do braid - my next go to style for a wedding or big event 

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 I have always wanted to do this when I own a home 

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Words I think we all need to be reminded of sometimes 

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I have been meaning to make ice cream for months, and so when I saw this photo of coffee ice cream, well I just knew I'd found my recipe

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A little DIY I am going to be enlisiting the help of Mr M with (to use the drill of course) LOVE this

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My minds organised mess

I have resisted for as long as hard as I could, but alas, my crazy organisational urges have given in. I'm talking about Pinterest people. I heard about it middle of last year, and thought there is no way I need one more online 'thing' to occupy my spare time that is already split between my business, blog, and other social media sites. I resisted, I really did. Sure I used it, constantly, for inspiration, ideas, pretty pictures, but I never wanted my own account where I would see my hours slip away. That all changed a few weeks ago when I couldn't resist any more. I know we all love Pinterest, so I thought I would start a weekly segment where I put up my favourite 'finds' in 5 categories - Fashion, Home Decor, Quotes, Recipies and DIY's. This is my first week so from one Pinterest fan to another, here are 5 things I'm currently l.o.v.i.n.g.

I love everything about this picture & need that bright orange clutch and divine fur coat

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Mr M & I have just bought a blackboard for our kitchen, so I'm loving this inspiration for my future kitchen

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I fell in love with this quote as I realised me wanting to give up on my big dreams sometimes isn't a sign of weakness, just a sign that they are big.

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I have to make these - Caramel Brownies, I found a good recipie here

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I'm making these for my office at home & loved finding colour inspiration. Step by Step DIY here