The DEVIL Wears Prada

If the Devil wears Prada, I want to be taken to the dark side......


I'm just loving Prada's 2012 pastel, embroidered, colourful unique clothing and jewels. To me this is pure indulgent fashion. You haven't seen it replicated in every chain store, online site or by local designers. Maybe some plastic jewels seen here and there but really let's be honest, there is simply no comparison.

There's something about embroidery that just screams luxury, vintage, old money. Some may say it looks like curtains or couches but trust me if you saw the outfits below walking down the street, you'd be looking twice and it would definitely be for the right reasons. I'm on the hunt for lady like embroidered fabulousness. I've seen bomber jackets, vests and handbags but I want classic, yet modern, vintage inspired, eye popping colour, co-ordinating outfits. The Prada look but the Sass and Bide price tag. If anyone can point me in the right direction please do! either on here or on instagram @fashionmoonwalker

I've been craving a Melbourne trip big time, I once had these amazing lilac leather gloves with a ostrich print, they were delicious. You wont believe what I did to them.... I got a mark on them, I soaked them in a bucket and they came out....white. I know, I know what you're thinking who soaks leather? well me and once only because they are now finito. They were from a gorgeous little Melbourne boutique named kinki gerklinki and I always find something special in there. I love how its locally made and inspired.

I also feel on this Melbourne trip, I'm planning in my provocative mind there will be a trip to Prada, maybe to look, maybe to purchase. I currently own three black monogrammed Prada purchases; sunglasses, key wallet and top handle hand bag. I'm thinking a little colour may be needed. Perhaps some bling, maybe some red or purple? This could be dangerous, the bank funds are supposed to be there for an overseas trip or house but they are just sitting there looking at me. Fingers crossed I have the will power......to buy something timeless ;) goodnight fashion lovers xox E

PERFECTIONISM

A woman once told me that Perfectionism is unhealthy. That aspiring for perfection only sets you up to fail. That by never being satisfied with what you have achieved can be detrimental to your wellbeing. Because how can one celebrate success when you believe you should always be doing better?


I used to think perfectionism was healthy; it’s like having a personal trainer perched on my shoulder, motivating and willing me to do better. I still do believe it is healthy to some degree I just have to be careful to not cross the line.I think it all comes down to wanting it all and wanting the best. And when I say the best I don’t only mean designer handbags, clothing and accessories. I also mean in my relationships with my partner, family and friends, in my workplace, in my health and fitness. Gosh I feel exhausted just typing it.

Sometimes I have so much to do I end up doing nothing at all. Par example this week my boyfriend jetted back to WA to work for five weeks. As I hit the snooze button for the gym at 5:45 the first few mornings of his absence I thought; NAH! I’m having a week off, a week off 5:45 alarms and gym sessions but also a week off really caring what I put in my mouth. Now I know it sounds slightly obnoxious but another thing you should know about me is that I’m stubborn as hell and if I want or don’t want to do something it will happen.
This is why I’m a firm believer in doing things you love; otherwise you too are going to have a ‘NAH’ moment and give up on something mediocre or ‘imperfect’ in your life. Except it could be something more meaningful like your relationship or job.

I’m not sure if this ‘soul searching’ charade I have going on has anything to do with my baby sister travelling across the globe for four months, while I sit here waiting for goals and dreams to be achieved.

And just like that the personal trainer is on my shoulder once again. I want to be fit, I don’t want to spend a fortune on health and finding out what is wrong with me, I want my diploma finished, I want to travel, I want to buy a house and here we go again I WANT, I WANT, I WANT.

So then what I realise is the only thing stopping my wants is me. So I’ve got a plan and I’m going to write it down.
- I rented two seasons of Gossip Girl I made myself take one season back as punishment, diploma comes first, plan 1
- I need to blog more often, if not for you, for me what a great release, plan 2
- Gym, health starts tomorrow, always start on a Monday so much easier than starting mid week, plan 3
- I have my passport, I must now research places to go, plan 4
- The bank balance needs to increase for a house, so I guess I’ll back on the those unnecessary extravagances, just a little plan 5
- I’ll research my next course to start after finishing my diploma, I don’t want to give myself too much free time, plan 6

Hmm well there we have it, that should be achievable and I’ll try my hardest to remember to pat myself on the back from time to time.