Yes my lovelies. I’m still wearing clothes despite the lack of documentation to prove it. 

* Dress from Country Road

* Cardigan from Valley Girl

* Grey wool tights from… ahem… my year 12 school uniform. Although I never wore them then because the forbidden black opaque tights were SO much cooler. 

* Shoes Doc Martens from DFO Melbourne. BEST SHOES EVER. So comfortable and they have a chunky little heel that you can’t see. 

* Bangle from Ojay 

* Earrings from Bijoux

After a ridiculously frustrating morning I seriously spat the dummy and called on Mamma Smaggle to play with me today to cheer me up. Lunch and a movie worked like a charm! Feeling delicious and just about to head out to hang on my friend’s balcony and drink red wine…

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx

This week I’ve been asking why…?

… Why do the Christian the Lion guys have to have a book? The story is beyond gorgeous and I tear up every time I think about it but the you tube video pretty much explains it all. What on earth is in that book? 

… Why do I need ANOTHER National Criminal History Record Check? The ACT won’t accept my valid NCHRC because it was conducted in Victoria. I have had FOUR of these checks THIS YEAR and they take around a month each. Stop calling it National. Call it Employee Specific. Or a colossal waste of everyone’s time. Whatever. 

… Why, in a horrifying documentary on female genital plastic surgery did the doctor, after having removed some 18 year olds inner labia have to jiggle it in front of the camera? Why?

… Why are ugg-boots so deliciously tempting? I nearly wore them to Mr Smaggle’s parents house for dinner last night. 

… Why do all the cafes in Civic (city center of Canberra) close at 3pm? That’s prime hot beverage drinking time people!

… Why did I read the Twilight books? They’re utter crap. 

… Why do people bitch about really specific and personal matters in their blogs? I know I rant like a mofo but I never actually point out decipherable people or events. That would be mean. 

Well lovelies, I’m off. Outfit post soon! And sorry it’s been slow here at Smaggle. I’ve been living. 

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx

Finished work… just about to go for a run and then off to have dinner with my bestie! Yay!

* Skirt from 7 Angels in Melbourne

* T-shirt from DFO in Canberra

* Thongs from Gertrude Street in Melbourne

* Obi belt thrifted from Salvos

* Bracelets from Mamma Smaggle

* Glasses from Hot Dollar

* Earrings from Bijoux

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx

I’m on a short break on my first day of school so I’ll give you the goss quickly. My school rocks, my housemate is amazing (as is my super school apartment with views of the Melbourne Skyline), most of my favourite friends are here and I’m keeping really busy. I still don’t have a job but I’ve only been here for four working days so I really do need to take a chill pill.

As for the weird phone thing – We are blaming Mr Smaggle. He is my site administrator and he has sorted it out now but we’re still not quite sure what happened. I’ll get more info and let you know.

I promise to be back asap when I get working internet at my place. I have a little key thing that was working brilliantly but it stopped working yesterday and that makes me sad. Anyway!

Love to you all, thanks for your gorgeous comments and I’ll be back in full swing as soon as I have my life back in order!

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx

Hello my lovelies! 

Well I’m here in hot and sticky Melbourne and loving it! I’m probably the most out of control that I have ever been in my life and thoroughly unemployed. I may just vomit. Or take a break from the blog for a while so I can find myself a job, get myself enrolled in my course and get brave enough to drive without having to give myself a pep talk every time I leave the house. 

Wish me luck! Back soon! When I have internet at my apartment and I don’t have to walk down to MacDonalds to use their free internet.

Love Lady Smaggle

p.s Thanks to everyone for their lovely emails and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I promise I’m not ignoring you! 

Photo from Verhext – my girl crush.

Why don’t you…?

* Wear a long cream maxi dress that shows off your shoulders? Wooden bangles up to your elbows? Tan wedges with a wooden sole? Berry hued lipstick and tousled hair?

* Pin a Christmas ornament in your hair?

* Slip into some delicious white linen sailor pants? With a navy and white striped boat neck t-shirt? Pin a natty pill box to your head? Paint your nails in shiny red varnish?

* Ban black?

* Wrap yourself in a silk caftan? Low cut at the front to accentuate your milky tan? Bare feet? With an ankle bracelet? Wrap your hair up in a printed scarf? With shoulder-duster earrings?

* Wear the silly paper hats that come in Christmas crackers? Realise that there is nothing more stylish than a sense of humour?

* Wear a knee-skimming lace dress? With massive chandelier earrings? Your hair in a bee hive? With open-toed court shoes?

Here are a few Christmas posts that I did last year if you feel so inclined to go digging through the archives!

Christmas style tips 1

Christmas style tips 2

Christmas style tips 3

Christmas style tips 4

Posing for Photos

Christmas shopping rant

What to wear on Chrismas Day

I was a keen little Christmas elf last year wasn’t I???

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx

Today was mega busy at work as usual…

* Skirt from Tree of Life (around 10 years ago – Mama Smaggle keeps trying to make me throw it away but I love it too much)

* Singlet top Mr Smaggle’s (I ‘borrowed’ it this morning but that sucker is never getting it back)

* Brooch Mr Smaggle’s

* Earrings from Mr Smaggle

* Shoes from Sportsgirl

I got the official phone call this morning my petals… I got into NMIT!!! I’ve known since my interview but I wasn’t allowed to say anything until I got my official offer. I’m moving to Melbourne in January!

This afternoon I’m off to the gym because Browny and I bought chocolate advent calendars and today we lost the plot and ate all of them in one go. Kind of defeats the purpose of the calendar. Then I have my show… only four left!

By the way, who’s loving my wind machine look today?

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx

A little while ago I asked my lovely readers what they wanted to see more of on Smaggle. The top three responses were more DIY (coming soon I swear!), more on Mr Smaggle (nosey lot aren’t you?) and more on my acting. So I thought I would throw a few photos up of my play. I haven’t been able to get hold of any stage shots but here are a few of us dicking around backstage… sorry to those of you aren’t interested!

My character, Cherry, lives in a mental institution and they hire a director to come and do a play with the patients. They choose ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’ the opera. The whole play is about love, fidelity and questioning insanity. Cherry has a crush on the director and spends most of her time on stage licking or humping him. She also has anger issues and is slightly ADHD. She’s a bit special.

Feel free to ask questions! And again, sorry if this doesn’t interest you. It’s just what’s happening in my life at the moment. And between not having time to do washing and spending most of my nights in a killer pair of 80’s denim over-alls there’s not a lot of fashion to be shared. But there will be soon I promise!

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx

It’s starting to really heat up here in Canberra so I’m whipping out the sweet summer dresses. Sartorially speaking, I had quite a hard core winter – leather jackets, metal jewellery, boots – so I’m feeling rather oestrogen empowered this week. Long live lace and frills!

* Dress from DFO in Melbourne

* Wrap top thrifted

* Shoes thrifted

* Cameo necklace thrifted

* Scarf from Mr Smaggle

* Onyx ring from Mama Smaggle, Monster ring from Queen in Melbourne and purple stone ring from a market worn, as a stack. I’ve been obsessed with ring stacks ever since reading this story from WendyB. I totally want to start collecting old wedding bands. She also has a pretty fab debate going on over there too. Check it out.

I’m feeling quite tired this afternoon because Browny and I ate pizza for lunch. We are usually totally carbophobic and now we know why… How do people function after eating something so heavy for lunch? I feel like crawling under my desk for a nap and making Browny rub my belly.

This afternoon I’m off to the gym and then I’m heading to the theatre for my show.

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx

I was aiming for a Diana Vreeland-shooting-an-out-of-Africa-themed-spread-for-Vogue-safari-chic kind of thing but I’m thinking I look a little bit like Jessica Simpson pre-Daisy Duke slut shorts. Oh well. At least I’m rocking my Kenneth Jay Lane…

* Skirt from 7 Angels in Melbourne

* Men’s dinner shirt from Dangerfield outlet in Melbourne

* Obi belt from DFO in Melbourne

* Shoes from Sportsgirl

* Necklace from Diva

* Snake bangle from Diva

* Kenneth Jay Lane double tiger head bangle from Mr Smaggle

Okay so you know how I have toilet issues in my building? Well I have just trumped every disgusting situation that I have ever encountered. Today I found a USED panty liner stuck to the toilet bowl. Then I ruined everyone’s lunch by telling them about it while they were eating. He he he. Suckers.

This evening I’m dragging Browny to the gym because she feels fat. Her size six pants are feeling a little tight. Sympathy factor of zero. Then I’m cooking delicious fish with Mr Smaggle for dinner and then I’m forcing him to watch Brittany’s confession on T.V tonight. I’m shivering with delight!

Love Lady Smaggle

xxx