LAY BACK SUNSHINE

The sun came out today but it was rather windy and most of the time I was squinting as I faced towards the hard breeze. As a Melbournian, it is my right to enjoy this beautiful sunshine while it lasts.

SNOWSTORM IN THE RANGES

It's been so exciting to wait for the snow to fall in Victoria due to the antarctic blast this weekend but the forecast as always was just so unpredictable and for the first time, I was frustrated at the current fluctuation of snow vs. rain.

OLD WINTER, NEW WINTER

Happy July! It's funny how our city is celebrating Christmas in July which would be something completely foreign to the rest of the world. The rest of the world is enjoying summer or warmer weather than us and when I read other blogs, I can see them all baring their legs with smiles.

OH, THE PLACES WE FIND

Did I mention I'm on a uni break? Finally, the time has come where I'm no longer stressing about counted essays and it feels great to be spending most of the weekends as carefree as I can along with Peter's company.

AMONGST THE CALM

One of my favourite pictures of Peter down at Woodend yesterday. It's such a lovely small town that may be cold in winter but you're sure to feel it's warmth.

The Sorely Unprepared

The weather today was much more wet and colder than yesterday but all the more fun to get some squishy noises happening on a small walk around the property. I have to say, I kind of feel like it's much warmer down where we are compared to the freezing temperatures up at Lake Mountain. Yes, we did journey up the mountain for a bit of a drive severely unprepared but our ventures weren't without laughter. Whilst everyone was geared up in gloves, waterproof jackets and stacks of toboggans, we arrived in normally thin cotton socks, no gloves and jeans. One of us didn't even bring a coat and "cleverly" improvised with a sleeping bag. The car ride up was exciting as for the most part, it was foggy but the dare to step outside the car felt almost like a risk of life and death with our lack of warmer attire. My fingers would have frozen themselves but a few managed to capture the exhilarating view on Snapchat. I do regret not taking pictures in the fog but I just don't think any of my phalanges would have appreciated that.

Sheinside Coat

Glassons Shirt

Cocolatte Cardigan

Valleygirl Pants

Big W Gumboots 

ASOS Beanie

Forgetful Moments

Although my mid year break has finished, I may have gone on a belated trip to Buxton with my cousin and her friends but only for the weekend. My holiday weakness would probably be packing because inevitably, I end up forgetting at least something once I'm halfway through to my destination. Most of the time it's the really easy things to remember like my toothbrush or extra socks. But this time my cousin reminded me to bring my gumbooties in case it's muddy, snowy and super cold which of course I was more than keen to bring as I haven't had the opportunity to get them dirty this winter. It was them which I had forgotten to pack and so I had bought this pair from Big W for quite a bargain I wasn't expecting. They fit perfectly and I've already stomped a few puddles trying to get pictures for a post. Since I am without a laptop, I've just made do with some easy editing on the iPad and I'm not entirely sure how his will go for me for the rest of the weekend. Speaking of which, it's going to be a long one and I'm quite comfortable finishing off this post after watching Oculus, eating maltesers and enjoying a pint of Renberg. 

Big W Gumboots

Valley Girl Sweater

Scarf from Lincraft

Skirt from Rodeo Drive

Target Stockings

Sheinside Coat

It Was The Beard Who Had Me

Beards aren't for everyone and I'm glad that's the case because honestly, I've never really appreciated them until I saw Peter grow his. I've become used to the extra compliments he receives daily when we're out for walks or dinners and I'm more than fine with that since I'm still quite in awe of it all. Along with his moustache, the facial hair is pretty neat but it's neater when he trims it which is something he has overdue. I think it's the reason why I so love to take pictures of him. He's photogenic in a way even if he just has to stand idle without a glint of a smile. He's pretty perfect.

Life Through Wool

Some of you may have come across this video already but I was adoring Isabel Lucas in all her beauty, and though we haven't felt the cold, winter will sure be on its way. I don't particularly like pure wool as it tends to be a little itchy so I much prefer the softer knits like acrylic and polyester, however I did find this video by Country Road quite fitting for the right kind of 'comfortable' in winter.