Daisies and Sandflair Jewellery

A Sponsored Post: Wearing Sandflair Jewellery's Moonstruck Necklace, Abuba Ethreum Bracelet and The Bannough Bracelet (sponsored by Sandflair); Nasty Gal Daisy Dress and Denim jacket; Mooii Daisy Necklace; Dr Martens Clarissa II Sandals

Hello friends, I hope you are all staying safe. Lots of things have been keeping me busy the last few weeks. I recently went blonde after a slight miscommunication with my hairdresser. I said 'Go brighter' and she must have heard 'Go blonder' so here we are. I actually am loving it though, it brightens my face and I get to try out different makeup palettes. I think I'm going to try and maintain it as much as I can. Life is short anyways.

So, away from the office and back again, I've been summoned into the office full time. Everyone at Costco are considered essential workers so there is priority to keep us working. 

I have been adjusting ok - picking out my outfits, going back to a regular gym routine, squeezing in dinners and trying to meal prep. But these past two weeks we have had our kitchen renovated and everything (including my hundreds of cups) are strewn everywhere all over the living room floor, kitchen and backyard. The mess is stressing me out. No gas connected means I can't cook too. I had to wash my dishes in the bathtub and get water from the bath tap. Such a weird mind fuck to do it because I feel so dirty doing it, but water is water, I guess.....

Anddd I have to put my cups into storage. I literally have like 100 of them. I worked in Housewares department for 4 years while at Costco so I tested so many samples and bought so much after learning about innovative cup designs so- I kept buying them for market research. But nothing like a kitchen renovation to realise how much junk I was hoarding. So I've put into storage around 60 and gave away around 20 to friends and family... But I really should address the mess.

Everyone has their own way of getting through the short days and long weeks. For me, it's music. The song I've obsessed about lately is 'Wonder' by Shawn Mendez. It's such an uplifting song with so many emotions through it I've streamed it like 50 times already. The film clip is wonderful as well, it makes me want to run out the office door. I want to dance through the forest and run across cliff edges... 

I've also been very active on Twitter after becoming a big fan of BTS (and ARMY) and connecting with fans all around the world has been so fun. It really is a wonderful community if you find the right people to follow and interact with. And now with my new phone (Pixel 5) I got a bigger battery I've hooked myself up with YT Music, IHeartRadio and Soundcloud to keep discovering more music.

If anyone has any artists/song recommendations please send them my way. I'd love to find more!! I love ALL music.

Anyhoo today's outfit and jewellery is inspired by healing nature, another thing that gets me through life. I love the moon and daisies so, here is my outfit. I wanted to get finger tattoos as well but my tattoo artist recommended against it for now as it won't heal properly due to everyone washing hands and sanitising so much. It's a new era for tattoos. 

Ok, I've had enough rambling for today. Back to my glass of wine. Stay safe in this chaotic world. Wish me luck on sorting out my cups. I love you all.

Montenza Jewellery & A New Tattoo

Wearing: Montenza Caja Rings in Silver (sponsored); Montenza J'aime le bracelet de la terre Bracelet in Silver (sponsored). Photos taken by Hai with Canon D70 DSLR.

Hi guys. I hope everyone has been staying healthy and safe. This week I went back into the office full time after working from home since March and rotating into the office occasionally. It's been a journey for me (mentally) but I'm glad to be back. But then this week it was announced we are splitting teams and creating new teams, leaving 20 colleagues (including me) out of 60 spread out into new teams effective next week. 

It's been a shock to my system and I've been experiencing the ups and downs of not being able to work with my original team any more. I was just easing into my team dynamic and workload was easing up then management pulled the carpet from under us. I haven't had time to collect my thoughts but I'm starting to think I'm in a 'shock' and 'denial' stage.

The only thing that has been a constant for me is my music. It does not disappoint me and go around splitting teams up and causing chaos in my workplace :(
So here is a list of my September discoveries that have been on repeat:

Chvrches - Really Gone (Hasa Session); Grafitti (Hasa Session and original)
Johnny Stinson - Vacation
BTS - My Time; Dynamite; Spring Day; Pied Piper
The Weeknd - Save Your Tears; Hardest To Love
Halsey - 100 Letters; Colours; Be Kind
Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar High
Red Hearse - Everybody Loves You
G-Flip - Lover; Killing My Time
Keshi - 2 Soon

When you get a chance, give these artists a listen. 

I honestly just love putting my noise cancelling headphones on and chilling to music. I often stop what I'm doing and just day dream; staring out the window. It's even better if it's raining. Time stands still. It's like I'm constantly collecting memories to tell myself when I'm older.

I've owned many mp3 players in my lifetime and like to create music playlists. I currently own a Sony Walkman so that is where my eighth tattoo inspiration comes from. In August I got music player buttons on my forearm as a tribute to my love of music. 

Interesting fact: When I inquired about getting some finger tattoos, the tattoo artist advised against it as during the pandemic the over washing of hands will mean your tattoo ink will just come right off in a matter of weeks. Usually you have to take extra care and keep your hands dry while waiting for the tattoo to heal. I wanted to get a moon and sun on my index fingers.

To show off my tattoo I paired it with some delicate jewellery pieces from Montenza. I especially love the Montenza J'aime le bracelet de la terre Bracelet as the world map represents my love for travel. Still patiently waiting for our chance to travel freely again. Keep wearing your masks everyone <3

New In: Cynthier & Shartruese Jewellery

Wearing: Cynthier Jewellery's When Doves Cry Stack Rings, Oracle Friendship Bracelet (May colour); Horoscope Earrings (March colour) thanks to Cynthier Jewellery; Shartruese White Bubble Necklace thanks to Shartruese Jewellery

There are always pretty things to look at in this world. Sometimes its at the first sun-rays peeking out through the clouds at sunrise, the smile of someone you know who is absolutely smitten, a peaceful starry night, a breeze kicking up some leaves in a field, or the look of a loved one sleeping peacefully.
In this case, I found it very pretty staring at the beautiful pieces of jewellery I received from Cynthier and Shartruese last month. Cynthier makes delicate jewellery from stunning gemstones, metal and leather. They also specialise in horoscope and birthday themed pieces in which I'm wearing now (turquoise for May, my birthday month).
Australian fashion line Shartruese offers beautiful jewellery and I wear their new Bubble necklace from their Nautical Range - reminding me of pretty sights from the beach, sand between my toes and gentle waves.
With the new year kicking in, I want to keep surrounding myself with pretty jewellery, good friends, great loves, good food and family. And keep growing out my bangs. Thanking Cynthier and Shartruese for proving a great stepping stone.

LUV AJ 2013: Pray For Surf Campaign

LUV AJ 2013: Pray For Surf Campaign

Just in time for Summer, LUV AJ has just dropped their new line of striking jewellery. I'm a fan of shark tooth items, having been raised in Sydney and in touch with beach life and the water. The range is full of shark tooth pendants, rings and bracelets, completing LUV AJ's theme of the heavy-metal look. Designer Amanda Thomas, really knows how to design jewellery bling for that bad ass sort of gal.