Getting Inspired

So I have been in my new apartment for over a week now and I am slowly getting use to my new surroundings. I love waking up and seeing the beautiful Mt Eden right in front of me instead of another building and living with new people from all over the world is always a bonus (and we are all slowly getting to know each other better).

With a new place I have also decided to become a better me. I am already somewhat of a positive person but everyone needs that little extra something to help get them through some days, so I started reading Miranda Kerr's book Treasure Yourself. I have wanted to read this book for about a year now and I finally went out and got it and I have to say it has changed my thinking and attitude in a whole new way. I am now eating a lot more healthy, I am going for walks/runs, I have joined a gym and I am thinking more positve about myself and my surroundings.

So I suggest you go out and buy this book because it can dramatically change your life for the better.

"I love writing the script of my life" - Miranda Kerr

Charlie Brown - On My Way (Official Video)

Inspiration 101

I am currently in the processing of finding a second job, one that is related to the media industry so I can get a feel of the industry. I knew it was going to be hard, but I think that worst part is when you don't hear back from people, even if it is a no it would be nice to get any type of reply.

It makes me wonder has this world become soft and they don't want to tell people the truth in order to avoid hurting their feelings. I believe that these harsh truth's help make a person grow, every rejection opens up another door and with this one rejection you know that you will eventually find the place where life intended you to be.

So don't be afraid of the rejection's you might recieve. Take it, learn from it and move on.

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Ketz-ke Summer 12

Although designers are starting to bring out their winter collections for 2013 (since I live in the Southern Hemisphere winter is coming) I still would rather look at the summer collections as the weather is still beautiful over here.

Theses are a few of my favourite pieces from Ketz-ke Summer 12 collection, I love that you can easily see yourself wearing these pieces with what you may already have in your wardrobe. The outfits are fun and casual with a streetwear edge to them.

Ketz-ke Website

21st Birthday Weekend

So a couple of weekends ago I turned the big 21! but deciding to be different I didn't throw a big shin dig (otherwise known as a party) instead my sister, mum and her partner came up and surprised me in Auckland for the weekend. My nana and grandad I knew were coming up but what a shock it was to see my sister standing outside my apartment building and later that night to turn around and see my mum, it was the nest 21st present ever! 

My sister and I walked to the Auckland domain and ventured around the wintergarden pavilion and the museum on the friday before the rest of the clan arrived. On my actual birthday my family and I ferried across to Waiheke Island and spent the day walking around the hilly island trying to find a vineyard, which we everntually did, but I was worried my nana or grandad would have a heart attack, but they are still fit and strong. That night we went out for an amazing meal and later drinks (which ended with just me and my sister and a few shots)

I remember my mum asking me what I wanted for my birthday present and I said: " For everyone to come up to Auckland and we can all go to Waiheke Island" I was so happy that this actually happened, I love my mum, sister, nana and grandad so much they are my rocks and without them I don't know where I would be today. 

So remember to tell your family you love them as you only have one family so treasure them well! 

The Chambray Skirt

The Chambray Skirt by libbyr5 featuring denim skirts

Monki
$33 - monki.com

Denim skirt
brandalley.co.uk

Wood platform shoes
topshop.com

Amrita singh
amritasingh.com

Meredith wendell
meredithwendell.com

Karen walker
shopbop.com

Queen of Your Dreams

Queen of Your Dreams by libbyr5 featuring ear cuff earrings

Miss Selfridge red tank top
missselfridge.com

Topshop faux leather skirt
nordstrom.com

Reiss peep toe pumps
reiss.com

Cole Haan genuine leather handbag
lordandtaylor.com

Ear cuff earrings
boticca.com

Dorothy Perkins sequin jewelry
dorothyperkins.com

Elliatt Resort Collection 2012

Loving the summer clothes from Elliatt at the moment, the colours are tastefully bold and make the items look like a summer piece should, not to bright and not too soft. The thing I like about Elliatt's clothes is that you can imagine yourself wearing them, which I can find it hard with some pieces I find online.

Check their stuff out at http://www.elliatt.com/elliatt/home.shtml

Dirty Paws

Dirty Paws by libbyr5 featuring a hooded coat

Acne crop tank
lagarconne.com

Hooded coat
chicnova.com

Won Hundred zipper jeans
$220 - nelly.com

Steve Madden low heels
buckle.com

Alexis bittar jewelry
alexisbittar.com

Giani Bernini tiger eye jewelry
$52 - thehut.com

Mango stone jewelry
$24 - mango.com

Expanding the wardrobe

Dress from Glassons and skirt from Valley Girl

Ever since I have started working all I seem to be doing is filling up my wardrobe (which is full already!), but I am at least only looking in the sale section. Like these two new additions, the dress I have wanted for a long time from Glassons, I walked into the store and decided I would buy it no matter the cost. Turned out it was the perfect time to go in cause it was on sale and was only $25. I can't wait to wear it out, and I am thinking of wearing it with my green belt to give it a bit of colour.

The skirt was also in the sale section in Valley Girl and it was only $16, so I was pretty happy with that bargain buy! Although I went into the store looking for a new top to go with my new black high waisted skinny jeans, I was still happy with the find.

I have also noticed when I was trying clothes on that I have lost weight! I am now a comfortable size 12 and sometimes even a size 10! You wana know my secret? 

Walking up all these damn hills in Auckland! 

Also I will be going back down to the South Island for my friend's 21st and the Methven Rodeo! I can not wait, just have to tell work I can't work that weekend. I also only have 3 weeks left of uni and then its exams! EEKK!! But that also means SUMMER TIME!