Online Shopping

So, finally a few days ago, I succumbed to the temptations thrown at me by ASOS. Yes, I blame ASOS! I had a few items saved from when I was browsing and they were already on sale, so when ASOS said I could take a further 20% off the sale prices, I couldn't resist anymore. Here's what I got...

These are some of my photos from Instagram (have you checked out my Instagram account yet @fashionsansfortune). I'm glad the jacket doesn't look too glittery or jazzy irl. And its quite soft and warm, too. I haven't tried on the dress yet (oh, yes the one on the right is a dress). Links to the styles and clearer photos below...

ASOS Lace And Floral Kimono Dress

ASOS Knitted Bomber With Quilted Metallic Fabric

This is not an editorial, nor am I affiliated with ASOS in any way - but I have to say it's my favourite online store. I haven't bought from any other site as much as I have bought from ASOS. Even back in the day when they used to charge delivery fees, in Pounds! May be its partly that loyalty+nostalgia factor as well, as this was the first online shopping destination I discovered, and now they've made it big so I always go back. Even though the quality and fit can be hit and miss, I find they're very reliable and the website itself is user-friendly.

What other websites do you like? Would love to know what some other favourites are.

Gold Class Movie Night

A quick post today to share what I wore to one of the many activities undertaken this long weekend. Aah, you've gotta love long weekends!

On Friday night, being Good Friday as there was not much to do, we decided to go for a late night movie. We had Gold Class vouchers that we'd been gifted and were waiting to use but tickets usually sell out pretty quickly for Friday nights. Luckily, this time we snapped them up just in time. We watched 'The Other Woman' - it wasn't great but who cares about the movie when you're in Gold Class at Crown Village Cinemas! 

Here's what I wore...

Black Waterfall Jacket: $139.95 (Dotti)

Ocre Silk Tank: *$5 (Dotti)

Animal Print scarf: *$9.95 (Sportsgirl)

Wet look Pants: *$19.95 (Glassons)

Black Soft Leather Ankle Boots: *$52.50 (Santini)

Outfit Total: $227.35

* = sale prices

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Good luck for the short week ahead and hooray for another long weekend next weekend! xx

My first buys from H&M Australia's first store

If you've read my previous post, you'll know that I was one of those people that lined up at an unearthly hour for the H&M Australia launch to ensure I was one of the first ones in. In this post, I shall share with you what was inside that shopping bag of mine. Without further ado, I present to you my first purchases from H&M Melbourne....

Clockwise- Necklace: $12.95, Black Shirt Dress: $59.95, Bracelet: $6.95, Jade Green Ballet Flats: $12.95, Black Tunic: $39.95, Pale Pink Off-Shoulder Top: $19.95, Black Ballet Flats: $12.95.

Below are photos off the tops & dresses I bought, to give you a clearer idea.

The pink top is the one Miranda Kerr wore in their launch campaign

The Black top/tunic on the far right of my photo is the tunic from the "Australia Exclusive Collection" as seen here

And the Black shirt dress on the top of my photo is a long, maxi dress with a button-up front from the waist up and from the waist down there's a long slit, so this will have to be worn with pants or a skirt. This photo does't do justice to it, but this is my favourite of all the things I bought. Will have to do an outfit post soon to show how this moves.

I don't know if they're still doing this, but on the day of the launch, they were giving away a free t-shirt at the exit when you showed your receipt. 

Successful shopping trip, I say. Can't wait to go back (once the frenzy dies down)!

The H&M Australia Opening

I had been waiting for this day for so so long! So, of course I was going to be one of the ones lining up outside H&M's first Australian store at a crazy hour. I always said I would line-up for H&M's opening, so I did. I keep my word. I will let the pictures speak for themselves and not say much else...

The queue as at 5.45am! Yes, I was one of those people.

Freebies to keep us occupied, alert and looking our best in the wee hours of the morning

Free nail colour courtesy of L'oreal Paris

Goodie Bag for the first few 100 customers of H&M Australia

Finally! The doors open!

So true! We definitely didn't sleep for the sake of fashion that night!

Yay! My first purchase from H&M Melbourne

 Coming soon: What's inside the bag...

Shopping Spree

Another VIP night, some more damage to my bank account. But it's been a while and I deserved it (at least I think so) and I bought things that I'd been wanting for a while, filling gaps in my wardrobe. Here's what I got...

Large Tote Bag from Seed - 20% off

Stripe Maxi Dress from Seed - 25% off sale price

 Black Soft Leather Boots from Santini - 25% off

Tan (more Tan and less brown than they look in this photo) Microsuede Ankle Boots from Santini - 25% off

Denim Shirt from Forever New - 20% off

All set for autumn!

Girls Weekend Getaway

A few weeks ago, my girlfriend and I decided to spend the weekend in Daylesford. We didn't do the usual spa weekend but it was a very relaxing one, all the same, full of food and wine!

Just to mix things up a bit - I will tell you about my outfit first and then show you what I ate and where.

Sunnies: Usual

Black Silk Tank: *$5 (Dotti)

Anorak with Leather sleeves: Approx. $69 (H&M, Singapore)

Leggings: *$16 (Supre)

Wallet: Approx. $36 (Charles & Keith, Singapore)

Black Ankle Boots: *$40 (Santini Chadstone)

Weekend Getaway Outfit Total: $166

After a very late lunch consisting of Pizza and White Wine at Frangos & Frangos, we headed off to relax at the Hepburn Springs Chalet and then walked upto the recently renovated, The Grande for entrees.

Zucchini & Feta Fritters with a tomatoes & cumin yogurt - HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 

View from our table

We then wandered off to dine at the Rubens - a family style Mediterranean Restaurant. This place always looks busy so we knew it would have to be good. And the prices were quite reasonable as well.

Chicken Dijon with melted Camembert cheese

Affogato with a shot of Baileys for Dessert - can't go wrong with that!

Melbourne Cheap Eats

When we travel overseas, we are used to seeing and (those blessed with a strong constitution) eating cheap street-food. But if you thought the closest street-food stall was a 9 hour plane ride away, think again! A few weeks ago for date-night, I had to plan a fun night out in the City without busting the budget after all the big spending we'd been doing. I think I did pretty well. This is what I came up with:

Drinks

Not extactly "street", but the Rooftop Bar on Swanston Street is a local favourite. The perfect spot for drinks on a beautiful summer night and if you choose well you won't spend more than $10 for your pre-dinner drinks.

Main Course

Melbourne's best Burgers with great city views!

Mr. Burger Truck at Fed Square

Our view as we enjoyed dinner!

Dessert

A French dessert is always a great way to end a meal.

La Petite Creperie on Swanston St

Drinks: Apple Cider $5.50

Main Coure to share: Burger $10, Fries & a drink to share $5

Dessert to share: French Crepe with Nutella $5

Date Night Food Total: $20.50pp

Plus we got to burn some of the calories we consumed by walking around the city. I firmly believe, you don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun - you just have to think creatively. :)