My name is Taryn. I'm in my twenties. I come from the land down under. I'm married. I work full time. I like pretty things. My favourite food is watermelon. I hate dancing. I like to talk. I tend to contradict myself. I hate snails. I like you for reading my blog.

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Top and turban - Sportsgirl
Skirt - Mink Pink
Shoes - Steve Madden

So comfy and I am loving khaki green this season. A couple of the boys were a little dumbfounded by my choice of head wear, but after they had sussed out what exactly it was, they seemed to go with it. The leopard print shoes are what I wore on my wedding day, much to most people's surprise - they're the comfiest heels I own, and I tend to wear them to death. Definitely my fallback shoe.

I hope everyone is having a lovely start to their November. I'm frantically trying to get my Christmas shopping done early so I can relax and enjoy the festive season in December. So far, I've bought for all my girlfriends, my work Secret Santa, and my immediate family Secret Santa. Still got to get my in-laws, grandparents and husband sorted, and I've got no idea.

My wishlist? I really want a couple new perfumes - I must admit I'm getting more and more addicted to them. I want Britney's new scent, Radiance, mostly for the delightfully tacky bottle. Will look lovely with my collection :) Also wouldn't mind a gift voucher for Atlas Divine in Leederville - love that store.

Oh, and I found out yesterday that Maroon 5 are coming back to Perth! Yaaaaaaaaaay! I love, I love! I went last time, 2008 I think, and loved every second. Tickets go on sale Tuesday I believe with Tickettek.

Labels: Fashion, OOTD

So, what did I spend my hard earned dollars on this month? Surprisingly, not a lot, nothing in the way of clothing - not sure what's going on there, but my bank account balance sure is happy.

I had my first online shopping experience with Urban Outfitters this month - and I loved it. I'm going to do a series of posts dedicated to online shopping, but for now, I'll just say my experience was positive.  I know we're headed into summer here in Australia, but these boots were only US$29.99. Come on, that's a steal! I've never really been a fan of any type of wedges before, let alone wedge booties, but I've recently been inspired by Dajana at leflassh.com. Girlie has some great shoes and a fun style. I especially love her leopard print booties.


I also purchased some photo frames for my home office and a tortoise-shell watch. The watch hasn't arrived yet (backordered, but should be here mid-November) and I haven't finished mounting the frames yet, so I won't include them in this post.

My polishes of the month. L-R: Angora Cardi, Merino Cool, Sew Psyched, Lapis of Luxury and Pink Ribbon. Obviously all Essie and a Butter London. The BL was a freebie with the Harper's Bazaar that I got at the beginning of the month, but I haven't gotten around to wearing it yet. I love all four of the others, though. I've finally had good Essie experiences. I'll do some swatching in the coming month - I think my favourite must be Merino Cool.

So yeah, like I said, not a lot of purchases this month. I do have my eye on a few different pieces and products that I plan on getting in the coming weeks, so maybe next months haul will be slightly more interesting.

Labels: Essie, Hauls, Nail Polish

 

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You will notice some chippage on my thumb *sad face*
I was so, so, SO excited when I ordered this polish. I'd seen a lot of blogs/videos featuring this colour and it seemed to be the perfect summery Barbie doll pink to end my search. It arrived looking gorgeous in the bottle. I applied it. Meh.

This is my second Essie polish to not live up to my expectations. Two out of two. That's bad.

Don't get me wrong, it's not that it's a bad colour, it's just that it's nothing special, doesn't translate well out of the bottle. Plus it chips.

I have a nice little comparison for you. Chi Chi's "On The Prowl" and "Label Queen".

I think "On The Prowl" is a damn good dupe - just slightly less lilac. "Label Queen'" is one of my favourite polishes from Chi Chi, and I just feel like it has a similar depth to it.

Labels: Chi Chi, Essie, Nail Polish

I've purchased this Love ring from Sportsgirl about three times now - I love it but being that it is a cheapy, it fades to greeer wearing a few times. I need to find somewhere that makes it in solid gold. Any suggestions?



The chunky bracelet also came from Sportsgirl. I'm not a huge fan on the padlock, I'm think I'll remove it; but I've been looking for a chain this size for a while now. Claps!

Labels: Essie, Fashion

Mm, I don't know. Do I love this polish or not?

I've taken this week to go through the polishes from my last haul. I've loved You Don't Know Jacques and Lincoln Park After Dark, had a big disappointment with A Splash Of Grenadine, but am unsure about Tart Deco.

I must first of all point out, this polish chipped like a biatch. I applied on Monday afternoon, all was well. Woke up on Tuesday morning - massive chip on my middle finger. Sad face.

The polish was a little testing to apply. Usually I just slather on two fairly generous coats of colour and then a top coat. I think I did about four v e r y thin, streaky coats to get it to look this opaque and un-splodgy. The first time I tried, the colour just pooled around the nail bed - not a pretty look. I think the colour is quite nice, but is it really worth the effort and the time limit?

Perhaps I'll feel happier about this polish come actual summer.

Please ignore my cuticles in the photo - I am trying sooooooo hard to get better, but just can't seem to shake the habit.

Labels: Essie, Nail Polish

L-R: Lincoln Park After Dark (OPI), You Don't Know Jacques (OPI), Vodka And Caviar (OPI), Baguette Me Not (OPI), Dulce De Leche (OPI), Jade Is The New Black (OP), Tart Deco (Essi), Splash Of Grenadine (Essie)

A couple of these colours are going to be Christmas presents, but I will be keeping Lincoln Park, Jacques, Tart Deco and Grenadine. I'm wearing You Don't Know Jacques today and I am quite enjoying it. Honestly, the formula consistency isn't what I was expecting. It was a lot sheerer than I thought, so I used three coats to make sure it was completely opaque.

Sorry for the blurriness, but the colour is fairly accurate. I have Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat on as well.

Labels: Chi Chi, Ebay, Essie, Hauls, Nail Polish, OPI, Sportsgirl