Merino Baby + GIVEAWAY

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Navy hoodie- thanks to Merino Baby

Striped cardigan- thanks to Merino Baby
White tee- Target (similar here)
Tiger tee- Big W (similar here)

Jeans- Kmart (similar here)

DC Shoes- Surfstitch (here)

This kid! I know I'm a bit byast but HOW gorgeous is he!! Ash is 19 months now and as you can see growing up so so quick.

Now of course too his little outfits, both the navy hoodie and the striped cardigan Ash is wearing are by Merino Baby, a new range of products designed in Australia using 100% Australian Merino Wool, and I think they are absolutely lovely.  I was so impressed by the pieces when they arrived, being made of ultra-fine wool so there is no itchy, scratchy feeling and they are a fantastic fit.  Size wise Ash is 11kg and wearing the size 2.  You should see the little dresses too, oh my!! Talk about cute.

Being 100% wool there are so many extra benefits including temperature regulation, breathability,
anti-static, shape retention, odour resistance, a naturally safe fabric and perhaps most importantly for us mums, machine washable!!

Visit the Merino Baby website and facebook page to to discover baby
clothes made with only the finest 100% Australian merino wool. Perfect for layering or as undergarments. Garments designed with love in Australia for your little one.


GIVEAWAY TIME!
WIN a  Merino Baby hat and mitten set worth $29.95

TO ENTER 
Please leave a comment below why you love Merino Baby.
Don't forget to leave your email address so I can get in touch if you win.

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*Open to Australian residents only, giveaway ends 14 November 2014. Good luck!!

Jeanswest for Spring

 



  
   
 
 
Gardenia scarf, Millie skinny jeans, Sarita split layer tank- all thanks to Jeanswest

Harmony Ball - thanks to Harmonyball.net.au

Heels- Tony Bianco (old, similar here)

Basket of Dreams cuff- thanks to Najo Jewellery
Sunnies- RayBan (here)

Here is another Spring look from Jeanswest, and again it's one of my favs.  All these pieces are so wearable!  Also, this is the same Harmony Ball necklace as seen in my last post, this time with the shorter chain option.

Check out my last look here, and my little guy Ash wearing Jeanswest Junior here.

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Harmony Ball

Harmony Ball- thanks to Harmonyball.net.au

Striped Tee- thanks to Bohemian Traders

Basket of Dreams cuff- thanks to Najo Jewellery

Dannii Minogue Petites jacket- Target (here, or similar here)

Pants- Cotton On (similar here)

Heels- Steve Madden (old, similar here)

Sunnies- RayBan (here)

All about wardrobe staples here today, especially this classic striped tee by the boho masters at Bohemian Traders.  The best striped tee I've come across, beautiful soft, thick, quality fabric and the perfect amount of swing.

My necklace is particularly interesting today.  The pendant is a Harmony Ball, and inside there is a small bell that chimes with movement, just like a tiny wind charm! Traditionally, in Balinese and Mayan cultures, Harmony Ball pendants are worn by pregnant women on a long necklace so the pendant rests against their baby bump.  It is said that from about 16-20 weeks the baby can hear the soothing sound of the soft chimes.  After bub is born, traditionally the mother will shorten the necklace so that it can be played with by the baby whilst breastfeeding or rocking to sleep.  Of course, the sound of the harmony ball will be a familiar sound associated with warmth and comfort, just like their mothers soothing voice. The harmony ball then becomes a precious keepsake passed on from mother to daughter.

The Harmony Ball itself is beautiful and of very high quality.  Made of sterling silver it has a lovely weight in your hand and chimes prettily.  It arrived in a little blue gift box with a 45cm necklace length.  A longer necklace is also available which I'm wearing above.

I should add, these pendants are a beautiful fashion statement of their own, with or without a baby bump or baby!

Harmonyball.net.au have over 250 Harmony Ball designs to choose from, plus heaps of information about the benefits of Harmony Balls and tips for spotting a fake.  Birth stone models are also available, so you could wear your own birth stone, of that of the due month of the baby if pregnant.  Such a lovely idea don't you think!

Oh, and no I'm not pregnant ;)

Collins234 - Style to Inspire

Lori Bralet dress- Saba (here)

Janis mini bag- Saba (here)

Heedy shoes- Mollini (here)

Head piece- Marea Bright

Aurora pendant- thanks to Secrets Shhh

In celebration of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, Collins234 located on Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne City, is asking you to style a Race Day outfit or share an idea, that highlights the boutique brands found in the arcade for the chance to win the opportunity to interview an established Melbourne based fashion designer AND a $500 Collins234 Gift Card!  Plus, the top blog posts will feature in weekly emails sent to Collins234 VIPs.

With retailers including Saba, Mollini and Anna Fiori as well as a milliner you really can put together a full Race Day look. Today I'm wearing a dress from Saba, shoes from Mollini, bag also from Saba and a head piece from Marea Bright millinery.  Mollini had some amazing emerald green shoes which tempted my fancy, and this dress also comes in yellow- so perfect for Spring!    For mum's to be, Shophouse Maternity has a great range of brands so you to can be race ready too.

Style to Inspire runs now until the 8^th of November 2014, use hashtag #stylecollins234 and tag @_colins234 to go in the running.  Visit the Collins234 Facebook page or website for more details. 

Jeanswest Junior

 

Poe tee, Grayson shirt and Dante shorts - all thanks to Jeanswest

DC shoes- Surfstitch (here)
Bunny- Jellycat (here)

Today I've got my gorgeous little poppet, 18 month old Ash, making a guest appearance.  His outfit here is all from the Jeanswest Kids range.  The well made, durable, and very reasonably priced the collection is well worth a look.   I picked these up from the new Jeanswest flagship store at Highpoint Shopping Centre along with a few pieces for myself- see here.  If you are interested in sizes, Ash is wearing size 1 shorts, size 2 tee and size 3 shirt.  I got the bigger sizes on top so they will last him a bit longer, but bigger pants just fall down! Oh and the hair clip, we get a few questions about it.  I can't bear to cut his pretty locks so it keeps the hair out of his face  Simple as that :)

I took these pics last Sunday at the National Gallery of Victoria Hyper-Natural exhibition.  Fellow Melbournians, do yourselves a favour and check it out.  This post isn't sponsored but Ash and I had the best time so I had to share!! The weather was glorious, plus we were first through the doors in the morning so virtually had the gardens to ourselves.  The mist you see in the photos if beautifully perfumed and you can learn all about scent molecules! It really is pretty amazing, plus the gardens themselves are quite beautiful and a lovely place to relax and enjoy the view... and smell.

Najo Jewellery

 

Lace Trim blouse- thanks to Bohemian Traders

Millie skinny 7/8 jeans- thanks to Jeanswest (last seen here)

Basket of Dreams cuff- thanks to Najo Jewellery

Marrakesh earrings- thanks to Najo Jewellery

Wedges- Nine West (old, great option here as seen on Princess Kate!)

Sunnies- RayBan (here)

You know when you put something on and you really just feel like it's you.  Well that is this outfit for me, everything about it feels very ME!  The jeans are a perfect fit and so comfy, the wedges give me height and extra leg length, this Bohemian Traders top is pretty, floaty and just the right amount of 'hippy' that I love, a silver cuff has always been my go to piece of jewellery for many many years now, and the earrings compliment it all beautifully.  I wore this exact same outfit both Saturday and Sunday last weekend, I love it so much, just swapping the wedges for my Birks for a trip to the zoo. 

Have a close look at the sterling silver cuff I'm wearing, it is new in from Najo Jewellery and is absolutely beautiful and such amazing quality.  The silver has been woven to create this amazing basket weave effect, making it so unique and perfect to wear on its own- or stack it up with a mass of bangles.  The sterling silver earrings are also from Najo Jewellery, featuring this intricate cut out that matches this bohemian style top so perfectly.

On another note, soooooo need a haircut.  I'm so time poor these days as a mum, working full time, plus the bloggity, that a hair cut has kept moving to the bottom of the list, along with an eye check and trip to the dentist.  Oops! Anyone else with me on this?