And the Winner Is....

78Blue... you are the winner of the orange Status Anxiety Wallet.

Send me an email at ruthypoothy@yahoo.com and confirm your details. Full name and postal address and Ill get it to you asap.

Well done you!!

For all those who didnt win keep sharing the details of my blog and you'll have a chance to win the amazing lime wallet next week.

Have a great weekend oxo

Pregnancy Diary // 23 Weeks

What a lovely Easter break. So nice spending time with Trev, Charlie and my family. Relaxing at the beach, reading magazines and hanging out at my parents farm in front of the bon fire made for a really good time.

23 Weeks
Feeling: Still feeling good.
Walks: only one, but enjoyed relaxing.
Weight: 6kg
Look: An obvious pregnant tum, no more hiding this bump.

Fashion
I've enjoyed chilling out in comfy clothes for the last week whilst holidaying. I love this over sized striped knit, my maternity leggings and my absolute favorite The Horse shoes. Whilst these leggings aren't the most fashion forward piece to wear, I couldn't do without the comfort they give me.

One Teaspoon Knit - General Pants
The Horse Shoes - check out their website, they have an amazing range coming out very soon.
Maternity Leggings - Big W
Grey Socks - Sportsgirl

Here is a little glimpse into our holiday.

Winter 2011 // Love Faux Fur

So usually when you think fur you think big cuddly teddy bear right...well I do. So this winter I want to give you some tips on how to wear your faux fur best. That way you wont look like a big bear.

Tips:
* Don't over-layer underneath your fur jacket or vest. Best to keep it to one or max two layers.
* Wear with skinny leg jeans, fitted pants or leggings. That way you won't look bigger than you are. Your legs will still look nice and slim.
* Don't go too crazy on your faux fur pattern. I prefer the plain colour jackets and vests. You can wear them with so much more.
* Pop those heals on to give you some extra height, this will also slim you down.
* Be brave and enjoy the warmth and coziness of your jacket.

Enjoy these pics to inspire you. oxo

Win // Status Anxiety Wallet

Just a reminder to spread the news and get your names in drawer for the competition.

So ladies I'm running a little competition for all my gorgeous readers (and readers to be). There are 3 amazing Status Anxiety wallets up for grabs.

Be in the running to win one of the 3 Status Anxiety wallets by simply doing the following:
1. Make sure you follow my blog
2. then tell your friends to follow my blog
3. And finally tell me that you've done so by commenting this competition post. Your name will go in a weekly draw. You can enter more than once but getting more than one friend to follow my blog. I'm aiming to increase my followers... so get following.

How do I follow a blog:
1. Click "Follow" on my blogs homepage (on the right hand side of the screen)
2. Select "Google", "Twitter" or "Yahoo" (if you have an account with either of these you can sign in using that account)
3. Or create your own account
4. Follow the instructions to sign up and you should be done
5. If that doesn't work just let me know and Ill try to assist

I'll be announcing a winners once a week for the next 3 weeks (starting after Easter, so Friday 29 April, Friday 6 May and Friday 13 May). Most supportive follower (one who shares my blog and gets friends signing up) will win the wallet of the week.

All the best people.
(colours up for grab are orange, lime and black)

Winter 2011 // How to Layer

Layering is my favorite way to keep warm. Then if you get hot you can peel away a layer and your fine. Layering is also great for these cold mornings and sunny warm days.

I found these great pics of some cute layering. I love the way these girls have used texture, pattern and different fabrics to get amazing layered looks. Colour can be incorporated into any winter wardrobe just remember to layer with your patterned fabrics as well as your woolen and leathers.

oxo

Pregnancy Diary // 22 Weeks

I love this stage of pregnancy. You kind of just cruise on through the middle, not too big not too small just perfect. And that's were I'm at. With my slightly larger more comfy wardrobe I'm feeling great. The coolness in the air is so lovely to dress for also.

Week 22
Feeling: Great...can't complain
Exercise: 3 walks
Weight Gain to date: 6kg
Look: Small tum at this stage

Fashion
My new look included the purchase of little black hat. My girlfriends would tell you that whenever I walk into a shop I'll always try a hat on... but this is the first time I've ever bought a winter hat. What do you think ladies? Can I get away with the hat.

I love this white shirt dress. Its huge and hangs so great. I wore my dress with the combo of a hat and boots one day and another day a leopard scarf to mix it up abit.

White Shirt Dress from Engadine Boutique
Leopard Scarf - vintage
Hat - Agent 99 General Pants

Win a Gorgeous Status Anxiety Wallet

So ladies I'm running a little competition for all my gorgeous readers (and readers to be). There are 3 amazing Status Anxiety wallets up for grabs.

Be in the running to win one of the 3 Status Anxiety wallets by simply doing the following:
1. Make sure you follow my blog
2. then tell your friends to follow my blog
3. And finally tell me that you've done so by commenting this competition post. Your name will go in a weekly draw. You can enter more than once but getting more than one friend to follow my blog. I'm aiming to increase my followers... so get following.

How do I follow a blog:
1. Click "Follow" on my blogs homepage (on the right hand side of the screen)
2. Select "Google", "Twitter" or "Yahoo" (if you have an account with either of these you can sign in using that account)
3. Or create your own account
4. Follow the instructions to sign up and you should be done
5. If that doesn't work just let me know and Ill try to assist

I'll be announcing a winners once a week for the next 3 weeks (starting after Easter, so Friday 29 April, Friday 6 May and Friday 13 May). Most supportive follower (one who shares my blog and gets friends signing up) will win the wallet of the week.

All the best people.
(colours up for grab are orange, lime and black)

Pregnancy Diary // 21 Weeks

A week of shopping, but mostly for one of my clients. We spent a whole day shopping up a storm, and you should see this yummy mummy...she looks amazing!!!!

I also had abit of a maternity wardrobe shop. Just over half way and my skinny jeans are finally feeling uncomfortable. So a new, more comfy wardrobe was what I needed. With the purchase of 4 new tops for winter (the next size up to fit the expanding tum) and a pair of maternity skinny black jeans and leggings I'm set (well at least for awhile). Now all I need are some knits and a jacket, which don't need to be maternity.

Week 21
Feeling: energetic and excited for the future
Exercise: 2 walks (my back has been playing up alittle so Im limiting walks)
Weight Gain: 5kg
Body Change: time to start wearing more comfy, stretchy clothing

Fashion
I had one of those 'fat weeks' that every women knows about (and yes I do understand that I'm pregnant, and I'm not hating myself, but just had a week of not knowing what to wear for my new growing belly...every pregnant woman goes through this). So I had to give myself a little style makeover. I ended up at the shops buying clothes that actually fit me and were comfy for pregnancy. And who would believe, I actually felt better.

I love this fitted dress because of its stretchiness and comfort. Even though its fitted (and most people would freak out by that when feeling gross), it totally works. Especially when your pregnant. Showing your figure shows your pregnant shape which can actually make you look slimmer and just pregnant, not bulky. I hope this makes sense ladies.

Striped low back dress - Dutchee Dutchee (cronulla)
Black fitted under dress - Supre (love getting my basics there as they are so cheap)

Favorite Brand // Status Anxiety

Trev (my great husband) bought me a little love pressie this week. As I'd been feeling a little gross he treated me to a new Status Anxiety wallet (what a guy). It is so nice.

So on Thursday afternoon I 'moved-in' to my new wallet. Please tell me ladies I'm not the only one that gets so much joy out of moving in to a new wallet or handbag.

My new Status Anxiety wallet is tan brown and made in the most divine soft leather. I'm in love with it. Plus just to make things more exciting Status Anxiety has given me 3 amazing wallets to share with you all as a prize....so check my blog out later this week to see competition details. You won't want to miss out on getting one of your own.

Check out the Status Anxiety range at www.statusanxiety.com.au

Winter 2011 // The Over-sized Cardi

So ladies with you all excited about chunky knits I thought I'd give you some inspiration on the over sized cardi.

How amazing does an over sized cardi look with a cute dress and stockings or your favorite jeans. It adds the feel of effortless/hollywood to your look. And these pics are so hot (worth printing and reverting back to when you need inspiration).

If you have any cute pics of yourselves in your favorite winter get-ups I'd love you to email them to me so I can share them with everyone.

Hope you have a great week and continue getting excited about the winter fashion that's filling the shelves. oxo

Pregnancy Diary // 20 Weeks

20 Weeks!!!!! I'm half way already and so excited that I'm here. Sometimes the first half of pregnancy feels like forever. What an amazing week I've had. We got to see our little one which was so great and everything seems normal and bub is healthy which is a blessing.

And then there has been my styling work... its been so busy leading into a new season. So you can imagine I've gotten to know the shelves of Miranda Westfield off the back of my hand, including what suits a pear shape or an hourglass...etc. Its been so much fun and its made me appreciate every minute I've had with my son Charlie and husband Trev.

Week 20
Feeling: Great. Only night reflux now which is so much better than vomiting. Exercise: 3 Walks
Weight Gain: 5kg (same as last pregnancy so far)
Body Change: Getting there, I'll make sure I pop a tummy pic up next week so you can see where I'm at.

Fashion
This is a picture of me dressed for a personal styling session. I'm wearing a white chunky crochet knit I bought from Coffs. Teamed with leather leggings and my grey suede wedges (its the perfect work outfit as its not colourful or overbearing, the plainer the better).

White chunky knit - Coffs boutique
Leather leggings - Melbourne (cant remember were)
Grey Suede Wedges - Sportsgirl (last season)

Winter 2011 // Chunky Knits

The chunky knit is definately my favorite winter trend so far. So cozy, cute, cuddly and yet hot. Chunky knits are going to be every girls best friend this winter.

Wear layered, with cute scarves, long shirts (underneith) or just as is with your favorite jeans, pleated pant, skirt, or leather pants. I promise you are going to love chunky knits as much as I do.

Enjoy a little inpsiration ladies and have fun snuggling this winter. oxo