The Ikea Trap

July 20, 2012 in Home, Humour, Lifestyle, Money, People, Self, Society

Have you ever been to Ikea? Or KMart? You walk in with your list of things you need, maybe just one thing, and you walk out with ALL THE THINGS. And, more often than not, not the thing you went in for. This happened to me the other day. I went in to KMart for an electric blanket, to ensure Stepdaughter was OK acclimatising from her Qld home to the freezing cold of Sydney. Did I walk out of there with an electric blanket? No. But I did buy 2 heaters, a cushion, ping pong balls and 2 fit balls. [...]

No size 14? Why I’m calling bullshit on Kookai

April 24, 2012 in Body, Body Image, Fashion, Health, Style

So late last Thursday night I took myself clothes shopping. Like 90% of the female population, I’m sure. I was searching for a leather jacket. Nothing too fancy just something that fits, and is stylish – you know that effortless look we all strive for but only sometimes obtain. I went into a few stores I love; Sportsgirl, Review and so on till I made my way into Kookai. This is where my shopping experience went downhill and fast. I love Kookai, always have. I have many of their fruity coloured tops which I wear to work as I love a burst [...]