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My Favourite Place: The Queen Victoria Building

March 14, 2013 in Family, Relationships, Travel

Studying the changing landscape of Sydney in year nine geography, we were shown two photographs of the buildings along York Street taken from the same angle but separated by a century in time. The views were unrecognisable. The teacher noted there was one building that stood in both photographs and asked us to name it. I put up my hand, “The Queen Victoria Building.” I knew it well. I was introduced to the Queen Victoria Building by the special Sunday shopping trips into ‘town’. Grandma would pick us up in her ruby red Celica, my sister and I would play [...]

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Why Good Customer Service Is Important

January 25, 2013 in Lifestyle, Money, Self

Apart from the “be more active and eat healthy” new years resolutions everyone seems to make, another common one people make is to save more, cut down on spending and be in a better financial position. Right? We download budgeting apps to our phones or tablets, read as many things as we can about cutting back costs and say no to some social gatherings so that we can save an extra few dollars. Another thing we do is try to find out if there are things we can be paying less for. How do I know this? That’s what I’ve [...]

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Shopping: Top Plus Size Picks from ASOS

January 24, 2013 in Fashion, Style

Welcome to 2013 lovely readers, and here’s my first fashion post. Today I’m sharing with you some selections from Asos Curve, sizes 20-26. I like Asos for its free shipping and good mark downs (they have a great 70% off section). I would love to see them make larger sizes, and have more items available in the Curve section. Midi Skirt in Jersey $29.96 First up is a great addition to your basics, a pencil skirt. This skirt is made of soft jersey, and stretches so your movement isn’t hampered. Also, it’s comfy. I own this skirt and find it goes [...]

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Style: 5 Ways to Take Your Look from Day to Night

December 4, 2012 in Fashion, Style

Today’s post is brought to you courtesy of Matches Fashion. The party season is now in full swing and we’re all planning the after-work parties we’re going to attend, but most of us don’t have time to go home between work and that fabulous party. The good news is you don’t have to. Here are my top 5 tips to take you from Day to Night: 1. Add a blazer A blazer during the day will immediately make your party dress more work-appropriate, as well as doubling up as something to keep you warm as you catch a cab or [...]

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Holiday Gift Guide: Men

November 22, 2012 in Body, Books, Entertainment, Film & TV, Food & Recipes, Lifestyle, Style, Technology, Work

When it comes to buying Christmas presents, a lot of people get stuck on what to get. Especially when it comes to men. So I thought I’d lend a hand with a bit of a gift guide. Most people can think of DVDs and books themselves, so I’ve tried to go a little outside the box with my suggestions. If in doubt, get a book voucher . Keep checking back for my guides for women & kids. Under $50 Avengers: Without a doubt one of the most popular movies of the year was The Avengers and with only having come [...]

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Australian Style Exclusive: ASOS Summer Collection

October 11, 2012 in Fashion, Lifestyle, Style

Many of you will know of the online, UK-based, clothing store ASOS. With great sales and free worldwide shipping, ASOS are a continual online stop for me. And they have not been ignoring their Australian customers. ASOS opened an Australian office so returns and refunds are now local postage, and this week they went a step further. They created an exclusive summer collection specifically for Australians. We get to buy these clothes first, people! The collection launched on Monday, with a variety of their trademark pretty dresses, jewellery, shoes, swimwear and separates. Before I tell you how pretty the stuff is, [...]

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Shopping: Etsy Journals

September 20, 2012 in Books, Entertainment

I love the written word. Don’t get me wrong, I love computers, and how easy they are to write on, but I still love putting pen to paper. I have a notebook I carry around with me for any ideas that pop into my head, and a diary I write in most days. There’s something intimate and personal about writing in a book. I don’t think I’m the only one who thinks this way, for there are a multitude of beautiful journals on Etsy. Let me show you some I have collected together, and whet your appetite for jotting down [...]

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A Day In the Life of a Tall Woman

September 6, 2012 in Body Image, Fashion, People, Self

Ever felt uncomfortable about your appearance? Your weight, your hair, your skin? What about your height? I am a tall woman. Not ‘out of this world’ tall, but 6ft 1inch.  I’m curvy as well, but for now I’m leaving that out and focusing on my height. As a teacher, I like to dress in a manner that allows me to stretch when I’m writing on the board without flashing my midriff. This is tough because finding shirts/tops that are LONG enough for my torso is a mission in itself. “Why not try plus size, Maree?” I hear you say. Because [...]

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A Love Story: Me And ASOS

August 16, 2012 in Fashion, People, Self, Style

Hello. My name is Monique and I have an addiction to online shopping. More specifically, I have an addiction to ASOS. If you’ve not heard of ASOS, let me fill you on the the website that has both enriched and starved my life. I was first introduced to ASOS in April last year. One of my dormies, lets call her Anne as that is, in fact, her name, asked my opinion on which coat out of a few she could buy. I looked at the selection, impressed by how cute they were and how reasonably priced. I then made the [...]

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A Dress Helped Me Love My Body

August 2, 2012 in Anecdotes, Body Image, Fashion, Health, Mental Health, People, Society, Stories, Style

I studied the dress on the hanger. It was bright, stripey and colourful. The navy stripes of the singlet top changing into green at waist height, then into orange as it traveled to the floor, caught my eye. I was reminded of summer and fun. But it was in the straight size section. The larger size section that I had already perused was full of boring drab colours and shapeless tunics. I wanted this dress. The old me would have sighed, and walked away. The new me of the last few years, living on a diet of body positive blogs [...]

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