HONG KONG THROUGH THE LENS

I've been meaning to show you my neighbourhood of Sheung Wan in Hong Kong for ages - but have obviously been too busy DIYing. Lucky for me the amazingly talented Louise Hawson recently got out and about with her camera and captured perfectly the mix of old and new in my suburb - with some pics literally taken downstairs from my apartment. Louise has just embarked on her 52 Suburbs In A Year project travelling around the world, after completing the 52 Suburbs of Sydney in 2011. Her visuals are stunning to say the least - and I'm pretty envious of her plans for the next 12 months travelling around the world. Can't wait to see her take on New York, Berlin and Istanbul!

Images via: 52 Suburbs

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

Happy New Year guys! I'm on holiday in Aus at the moment having a little bit of a relax. I've also been busy DIYing and planning DIYs for 2012. I knocked up a little metal belt which I can't wait to share with you. Hint: quick AND easy! Thank you so much for following along guys, 2011 has been such a fun year and I can't wait to kick off 2012 with a bang. Good luck for 2012! xxxx

sass & bide dress / DIY metal belt (coming soon)

sass & bide shorts / spotted myself in Harper's Bazaar

playing on the beach / more playing on the beach

DIY neon cuff (coming soon) / early morning on the beach

SEOUL IN PICTURES

I spent last weekend in Seoul and it was absolutely amazing - I'm so happy to be finally ticking off a few of my must-see Asian destinations. Seoul is the place for you if you're into coffee shops, waffles (random I know!) korean bbq and loads of shopping. But not if you're bad at navigation because to me it seemed that the street address system is totally shagged. If don't love Korean pop music when you arrive you definitely will by the time you leave. Here are a few pics.

Pics:

Velvet bow and DIY neon collar necklace

A jar as a vase

Yes that's a battered chip covered sausage

Love padlocked fences in Namsan Park

Angry birds

More heart attack on a stick street food

Green tea latte

Fairy floss for lunch in Namsan Park

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[TRAVEL] GLEBE MARKETS

I had such a good time in Sydney at the Glebe markets a few Saturdays ago. It was lovely to rummage with my brother's girlfriend through an amazing collection of jewelery, vintage and homewares. I wish I could do it every weekend. Loved being back in Australia and being able to do some thrift shopping in aussie style 'op-shops'. It's been a while since I've used the tips I gave in my posts - Guide to Thrift Shopping - Part 1 and Guide to Thrift Shopping - Part 2, and it really felt like being home again!

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BRISBANE & SYDNEY IN PICTURES

I haven't had a chance to edit my pics from my trip to Sydney and Brisbane recently, but here is a little photo diary of the instagram pics I took while I was there.  Soooo much eating and drinking - am definitely on a detox now! Or maybe I'll start next week? Or perhaps the week after...

WHAT'S IN MY SUITCASE - SYDNEY & BRISBANE

This week I'm going home for a two week holiday to Sydney and Brisbane, so excited! It will be so nice to spend a bit of time with family and friends. I can't wait to hit my favourite thrift store and get DIYing on my old sewing machine! What's in my suitcase? There'll be lots of outfits needed for catching up with friends, a hens party, a wedding, a few blogger friend meet ups and Vogue Fashion Night Out in Sydney. This trip calls for more than carry on - which is what I usually like to travel with. I'm still following my Packing Guide and it hasn't failed me yet!

Image 1 - CLOTHES Left pile | Thrifted yellow skirt, A Pair & A Spare knitted shorts, DIY pink skirt, A Pair & A Spare lace shorts, A Pair & A Spare lace singlet, thrifted denim gillet, thrifted nautical top. Right pile | Stella McCartney white high waisted pants, J Brand red skinnies, J Brand blue skinnes, Whistles black bodycon dress, thrifted leather shorts.

Image 2 - CLOTHES Thrifted beaded jacket, Zara trench coat, H&M khaki hooded jacket, Whistles leather jacket.

Image 3 - SWIM Stella McCartney frilled bikinis, Topshop gingham bikinis

Image 4 -  ACCESSORIES Ebay cat eye sunglasses, Karen Walker Number One sunglasses, market sunglasses, locally designed black crystal collar necklace, DIY white collar necklace, DIY tassel earrings.

Image 5 - SHOES New Look black block heels, Mango boots, Reiss mesh heels, Nat-sui camel t-bar flats, Ash perforated peep toe boots, Aneill leather ballet flats.

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