January 2010
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Pig In A Blanket - Tea Party
No, sadly I didn’t attend a tea party today. But I felt like I should have been in this outfit! I did meet some girlfriends for coffee though.
And of course stopped for photos at Little Hagley Park on my way home. I love stopping there in the weekends for photos. I’m always finding pretty new spots for pictures.
I was very flattered that Kathryn from Schoolmarm Style used my...
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Pig In A Blanket - At The Beach
On Saturday it was finally hot!
After spending the morning and early afternoon wallowing in extreme hangover self pity (Don’t worry, I was well behaved at the blogger meet up. It was my activities from later that night that caused my hangover from hell) I got my act together and convinced Paul to come to the beach.
It was wonderful, the sand was so warm between my toes and I even went...
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Christchurch Blogger Meet Up
Last nights blogger meet up was very fun. We met up at a bar for a few drinks. Lucky me, it was walking distance from my house!
I had no idea what to wear, but after trying on a few outfits I settled on this.
Top and skirt from Glassons
Bag thifted
Shoes from The Warehouse
Earrings, a gift
Unfortunately this was the only half decent photo I managed. Sorry ladies!
From left: adventures...
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Pig In A Blanket - Extreme Pattern Mixing
This dress (which I’m wearing as a skirt) was on my “to sell” pile. Then I had the idea to try it as a skirt. And what do you know? It looks like it will be staying with me a little longer!
This blouse actually has a dotty pattern too, so I was extremely dotty today. And the belt was the one I bought yesterday. I love it, a bow belt! So ME!
I’m attending a blogger...
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Pig In A Blanket - Yay
I just discovered that there is a gigantic op-shop right next to my new work!
Hello lunch time thrifting! Today I got two skirts and a cute belt for under $5. I will certainly be heading back for more, hehe.
These shoes of mine are having a bit of a moment huh? I’ve had them for ages, but this is definitely the most I’ve worn them. And I’ve been neglecting all of my brown...
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Pig In A Blanket - Thanks!
First up, I just want to say thanks for all the sweet comments yesterday. I’m glad to know that I’m not alone in feeling like this. But don’t worry, I’ll still be dressing like me! Oh, and my new job is going very well. There is a lot to keep me busy.
Today I dressed much more modern, with a bit of pattern mixing thrown in.
I added the berry coloured cardigan and...
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Pig In A Blanket - Dressing To Fit In?
Do you ever feel like you have to dress a certain way to fit in at different places? I feel like that at my new work. It’s quite casual there, but I really love dressing up for work and don’t want to just wear jeans!
*Note, I only wore the flower headband for my photo shoot, I thought the dress was stand out enough to wear to actual work.
This dress is a little vintage gem from...
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Pig In A Blanket - Bright Clothes for a Dreary Day
It was drizzling on me as I took these photos early this morning. (Grumble grumble) I was off to work though, so the weather didn’t bother me too much.
These red shorts are another thrift find. They’re actually just Glassons shorts, but I’m glad to only pay $4 for them instead of $30. And with my fondness for nautical dressing I couldn’t pass up red shorts!
Blouse...
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Pig In A Blanket - Dotty
This little dress was my other wonderful thrift find. I think this must have been some one’s much loved favourite because the cotton is so worn and soft.
I’m standing in my awkward photo spot again because it’s raining again. More rain for tomorrow too. But that’s ok because I’ll be at work!
Dress, thrifted
Shoes from Hannahs
Necklace made by me
Ribbon from a...
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Pig In A Blanket - zzzzz
My pictures were taken in an awkward spot today as it was raining.
I have to admit, I’m struggling with going back to work. I wake up in the morning feeling like death, and today I’ve actually felt like I’m coming down with a cold. Hopefully I’ll get used to it again soon.
This top is a new purchase. I bought it a couple of sizes too big because I liked the loose fit...
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Pig In A Blanket - Day 2
Yeah I couldn’t be bothered coming up with a blog title…
Thanks so much for all your well wishes! My first day went pretty well. There is a lot to keep me busy, which is exactly what I want!
I’ve been wanting to put together this look for a few weeks now. Inspired by this.
I’m not too happy with how the photos turned out today though. I don’t think they are...
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Pig In A Blanket - 1st Day
Here is my first day of work outfit. I thrifted these pants yesterday. I’ve wanted a high waisted, straight leg pair for ages, so I was very pleased to find these.
This necklace is one of the goodies that I won from Adored Austin, isn’t it gorgeous? And I bought the bow earrings yesterday to match my bow ring!
Tee from Glassons
Pants thrifted
Belt, came with a top
Shoes from...
Pig in a Blanket - The Power of a Pretty Dress
Today I felt like putting on a pretty dress. I didn’t have anything fancy to go to, just felt like being pretty. Pretty dresses make me very happy.
I had a hair cut this morning and did a little shopping, picking up a couple of great thrift finds and some cute jewellery.
Then I came home to find the package of accessories I won from Adored Austin in the mail box. Yay!
I start my new...
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Pig In A Blanket - Winter in Summer
Another wintry day in the middle of summer.
Because I’ve been bored inside all day and suffering from cabin fever, I had a little play around with today’s photos.
I don’t usually put any special effects on my photos, but it’s quite fun changing the mood of them just with a few clicks.
Thank you all for your kind comments over the last few days / weeks. You are all...
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Pig In A Blanket - Style Crisis
I feel like I’ve been going through a style crisis lately. I can’t decide if my style should be more elegant and ladylike, young and trendy, pretty and girly or vintage?
I feel like there are so many influences all pulling me in different directions. Plus I guess the combination of not being at work and the mixed up weather is leaving me a little lost.
But I am starting a new job on...
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Pig In A Blanket - Not Like Me
This outfit is not very Lauren like at all. It involves footless tights, a modern silhouette and no belt!
I guess I wasn’t feeling very “me” yesterday morning. I was a big ball of anxiety due to some job decisions I had to make.
Here look, I included a cheesy smiling photo for you! I know I haven’t smiled a lot in my photos lately. I haven’t smiled a lot in real...
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Pig In A Blanket - Same Again
Yes, it’s another interview outfit. This job hunting is an exhausting business.
Do you know what the worst thing is? Now I’m flat hunting as well!
Deciding where you want to live is equally as difficult as deciding where you want to work. I don’t like making decisions!
Dress from Glassons
Tee from Cotton On
Shoes from No.1 Shoes
Belt from Supre
Ring, a gift
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Pig In A Blanket - More Interviews
Off to another interview this morning. It’s a bit chilly today which made dressing harder. I’ve come to realise that I don’t have many office formal options (lots of office casual though) I tend to find long sleeved shirts and blazers restrictive so I don’t own any. Hmm, might be a gap that needs to be filled. Once I am allowed to shop again ;)
I have to say that...
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A House Made of Straw - Ruffles
I’ve been itching for a new D.I.Y. for a wee while now. I decided (seeing as I am trying not to spend money at the moment) that I’d revamp an old top using some fabric scraps I had lying around. Here is what I did:
Take one boring old top that you never wear anymore.
Cut some long fabric strips from your scrap fabric. These will be your ruffles. Then sew loosely up one side and...
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Pig In A Blanket - Interviews
I had a couple of interviews today. Fingers crossed that the employment gods will be good to me.
If I end up in an office job I will be wearing this skirt a lot. I am so in love with it. Is it conceited to say that about something you’ve made yourself?
And how can I resist taking spinning photos. I think that is the reason I love circle skirts so much, you can spin round and feel like a...
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Pig In A Blanket - Taylor's Mistake Photo Shoot
Today I decided to drive out to Taylor’s Mistake for a photo shoot. Obviously I have too much time on my hands.
Sorry for the VERY photo heavy post. I have a hard time culling shots. I feel a bit vain posting them all, haha!
It is always quite windy out there. I think next time I should wear a floaty dress for dramatic shots! But I’m suffering from a cold at the moment, so I...
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Piggy Went To ... Queenstown!
As promised here are some photos from our trip to Queenstown. I am lucky enough to have a big extended family holiday house down there. My Grandparents built it the year I was born so I have been spending summers there all of my life. It gets pretty crowded in summer with all the different family members turning up!
The above photos were taken just outside of Twizel on the drive down. I had a...
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Pig In A Blanket - New Beginings
Well I’m back from my little break down south and am ready to face the new year! Sadly the weather in Queenstown was pretty miserable, but I did take a few pretty photos which I will share later.
The new year is bringing me lots of interviews, yay! At the very least I’ll get some valuable interview experience and at best, an exciting new job!
I wore this to an interview this...
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Pig In A Blanket - Pink Socks!
Yes I am wearing pink knee high socks.
Yes I went out in public dressed like this.
We went to buy some books with some Christmas vouchers. Now I have lots of summer reading!
Shirt from Farmers
Skirt, thrifted
Socks from The Warehouse
Shoes from Hannahs
Necklace from Anirtak, Etsy
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Pig In A Blanket - Second Chance
Both of these items were going to be destined for Trade Me. But when I paired them together for the photos I quite liked the look and decided to give them a second chance.
As soon as I thought to title this post “Second Chance” this song popped into my head. I do love that song.
Top, thrifted
Shorts from Camberwell Market, Melbourne
Necklace from Diva
Shoes from Hannahs
December 2009
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Pig In A Blanket - Day 01
I dressed super casual for the first day of the new year. It was stuffy and hot here today and I actually didn’t wear shoes all day until we went out to La Porchetta for dinner. I love being able to go a whole day without wearing shoes. It feels so carefree and wonderful.
When I saw Clare from Between Laundry Days happily sporting a super cute bow tie necklace I wanted one too! All I had...
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Pig In A Blanket - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from New Zealand, where we are now into 2010!
We were lucky enough to be invited out to a lovely big house in the country with all the wine you could drink and food you could eat!
It was a pretty good night.
Top, thrifted
Belt from Shanton
Jeans from The Warehouse
Shoes from No.1 Shoes
Rings: Bow a gift, other rings from Diva
Necklaces: Heart locket from Trade Me, long...