The Monday Piece - Melbourne City Outfit

This week's Monday Piece is on Melbourne city outfit! We moved to Melbourne a few week's ago so i'm getting used to the city life, i wanted to get a quick outfit post up from this weekend too as it's been a little while. The weather is more unpredictable than the Gold Coast, but this weekend it was pretty hot so i kept it simple with a mini skirt and loose top - we spent the weekend at the city library, browsing the Victoria fresh food market, and eating out at a chocolate restaurant which was mega tasty!
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*Boohoo top, similar here*
*Zara skort*
*Melbourne boutique shoes*
*Chanel sunglasses, similar here*
*Alexander Wang bag, here*
*Necklace, gift*
*Bracelet, gift*

The Monday Piece - Comfy Autumn Lust List

This week's Monday Piece is on comfy autumn lust list! As the weather turns chilly, autumn is ideal for layering all of those comfy cosy pieces - i've picked out some of my most wanted luxe pieces to get in the snuggly spirit. I adore cashmere for it's warmth and softness, a pair of grey cashmere jogging trousers are great for layering plus they are mega versatile and can be worn with trainers and a chunky knit for a chilled out weekend vibe, or chunky boots and a leather jacket for a more fancy look. River Island always nail the knitwear in autumn/winter and this season is no exception, the black cold shoulder roll neck jumper has a little something different and looks so chic, i'd wear it with some skinny jeans and glittery slip on furry mules! I always like to finish off my layering look with a bit of an over the top accessory, the Alexander McQueen box bag is definitely a splurge item but i love the mix of it's grunge/tailored style...what layering pieces do you have your eye on?
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Bali Photo Diary

I took a trip to Bali for 10 days with Nick and got back this week, so i wanted to pop up a couple of photos from the holiday! It was only a six hour flight from the Gold Coast, which isn't too bad considering how far away Australia feels from everything and everywhere - we split our time between the beautiful Ubud and the seaside town of Candidasa. Each had their own vibe and scene, we loved Ubud for the culture and very relaxed atmosphere, each street is filled with warungs, shops and things to see including stunning ornate temples integral to the Balinese Hindu community. Plus the markets are amazing so i picked up a few treasures to bring back with me! We stayed just a 5 minute walk from the centre of Ubud, nestled in the rice paddies with nature in a traditional wooden tree house - the accommodation is really cheap so we wanted to look for something a little different to what we'd usually go for and make the most of experiencing the Indonesian culture.

Candidasa is more remote and apart from a few small resorts it's much less 'touristy' which is reflected in the scenery and culture - we stayed in a small boutique style resort in a garden bungalow where we spent most of our time at the pool as we'd had a hectic few days doing all the touristy things in Ubud. Bali is really magical, beautiful and serene, we didn't go anywhere near the party resorts like Kuta, Legian or Seminyak as these have had pretty much all of the culture and heritage sucked out of them, i definitely recommend Ubud for lots to see and do - the food there is totally delicious and you can pick up a delicious freshly made main meal and drink in a restaurant for the equivalent of £1.50...which is madness. Candidasa is also amazing if you're looking for a few days of relaxation where you can enjoy a Balinese massage and crisp sea air, and again lots of tasty Indonesian dishes like the staple Nasi Goreng which i ate almost daily!
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