DIY Storage Solutions - Jewellery

I'm always after pretty, cheap ways to store things around my house, and these seemed perfect to store my jewellery. I found them at the Mosgiel Salvation Army a little while ago and they were a bargain at only a couple of dollars each! 

I use the little plate for my little earrings and the sugar bowl (I think that's what it is) for my larger, dangly ones. I keep seeing more of them at the store so I need to think of what else I could keep in them!

How do you store your jewellery? Do you hang up you necklaces, etc?

Outfit Post - Sweet Velvet

 Black Velvet Dress - Shop on Taieri, Lace bodysuit - Shop on Taieri, Black Blazer - Recycle Boutique,  

Boots - The Warehouse, Tights - Kmart, Skull 3 Finger ring - Lovisa,  

Purple Leopard Scarf - 1 2 3 Dollar Store, Effiel Tower Earrings - Diva

This is my new favourite dress!! All business down the front, a little bit special at the back. A perfect piece for a Friday at work with a blazer over top, that could easily transition into night time to wear out for after work drinks or the usual eating out that gets done on a Friday!

I picked it up from Shop on Taieri the other day. It's actually from Glassons originally, but I don't know how old it is, either way I've been relishing its velvety goodness!!

I decided to wear my vintage lace bodysuit seen in this post underneath, I love the little touch of lace. I have to say I didn't wear my ring at the office (can you imagine typing wearing that?!) but it's one of the items I carry around in my handbag for a bit of extra bling when I need it. My scarf was an impulse buy the other day, but hey, at $7 it wasn't a big splash out. 

I've got a busy weekend ahead with readying my house for an open home on Sunday, there's so much cleaning and gardening to do! Hopefully the weather holds up for me. Enjoy your weekends everyone!!

Recent Purchases - March and April

Grey Leather Gloves - The Op Shop

Purple Embroidered Gloves - Shop on Taieri

Leopard Print Scarf - Unknown

Variety of Nail Polishes - All from Postie Plus (Cheap and good!)

Monkey Ring - Lovisa

Ring with Stone and "Love" Ring - Lovisa

Pink Heels - No. 1 Shoe Warehouse

I've been finding some vintage gold lately at my favourite op shops. I've also had good luck at a few other shops, so I thought I would share my latest finds with you. It's so nice to not spend so much money on clothes or accessories, but still buy special things that I will definitely get use out of!

I have a few new clothes to photograph too, hopefully there will be a break in the yucky weather so I can get outside and take some outfit pics! I would love a few more of those crisp, clear Autumn days Dunedin is famous for...

Outfit Post - Casual Friday

White Cardigan - Mosigel Salvation Army Store, Skinny Jeans - The Warehouse, 

 Motorcycle Boots - No. 1 Shoe Warehouse, Blue Knit Flower - Shop on Taieri, 

 "Love" Ring - Lovisa

 As it was my 25th birthday on Saturday, I shouted my work mates morning tea on Friday morning to celebrate! I was relieved it was Friday. It had been a busy week, with the bf away on holiday and me in sole charge of the puppy, in-between catching up with friends and family and baking a birthday cake! I found this cosy white cardigan the other day at the Mosgiel Salvation Army Store, perfect for a casual Friday combined with my favourite motorcycle boots, jeans and a blue knitted flower I found at Shop on Taieri the other day.

I spent my birthday on Saturday having hot chocolate with my family, shopping and had some friends around that night to celebrate - a bit of dressing up, a few drinks and some dancing in town - it was good fun!

Thanks to those that entered my giveaway!! I will sort out the winner in the next couple of days. I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends, I didn't watch the royal wedding as I was driving to Christchurch to pick up the bf, but I did see Kate's dress - it was gorgeous!!

Outfit Post - Leopard in the Black

Black Coat - Shop on Taieri, Leopard Print Shirt - Mosgiel Salvation Army, Tutu Tulle Skirt - Recycle Boutique, Boots - The Warehouse, Suitcase Bag - Recycle Boutique, "Love" ring - Lovisa

Finally a new outfit post! I have been waiting patiently all week for a clear patch in the weather. Finally today it wasn't raining at lunch time, so I rushed out to take some pictures. 

This spot is close to where I have taken other outfit photos before, such as these ones. Its such a good spot!! There was a bit of traffic today so I was constantly running to grab my tripod from the middle of the road. I'm pretty happy with the photos though!

It was pretty windy so I ended up with some action shots. I'm wearing my new favourite coat I found at the Shop on Taieri the other day. I'm basically living in it!! I'm also wearing my new tutu skirt which is so fun - I love feeling like a ballerina. My bag is also from Recycle Boutique, it's kind of like the satchel I was after ages ago. It fits my camera perfectly meaning I can carry it around with me all the time, and I know its safe because the bag is pretty rigid, like a mini suitcase!

I'm going to the ID fashion show tomorrow night, which I'm so excited about!! I can't wait. I went to the Emerging Designer show last night and it was awesome - there was young designers from NZ, Australia and Europe there, and a whole range of different collections, 26 in total!! Check out the local paper, the ODT for some pictures. 

I have to photograph the item I'm going to give away to you guys, I'll get it done tomorrow so check back later in the weekend!!

Black Maxi Skirt

Sheer Grey Tank - Kmart, Black maxi Skirt - Salvation Army Mosgiel,
Black Tights - Kmart, Girl Guides Belt - Salvation Army Mosgiel, Black Suede Boots - Dotti,
Ball Ring - Lovisa

I found this little number in the op shop the other day. $6?!! I'll take it. I have been looking at all of the maxi skirts on the chain stores, but couldn't bring myself to spend $50 on a cotton one...this one has a little elastic waist, is the right length I think and the material has a nice texture to it.

I paired it with a sheer grey tank and my girl guides belt seen here, plus boots and tights. I was actually pretty chilly taking these pictures, it was only 16 degrees with a brisk wind so i was shivering my butt off!!

I'm pretty short (5 ft 4") and I hear maxi skirts are for tall people...does it look ok on me? I love them they are so comfortable and look way better then trackpants!