Lock me up ... and throwaway the keys!

I had a fantastic day today - and one which I know MANY MANY people wouldn't enjoy.  I spent the day in our Supreme Court attending a murder trial, I wont mention the particulars - but I will say it is notorious enough to have huge media exposure. 

The press and papparazzi had packed out the entrance, and were madly taking pictures of everyone who entered the building - obviously insuring themselves against missing anyone important!  Still, little bit of fun to have the paps papping you for no good reason :)

And before you ask, it was for school :p

Top and Skirt - both Colorado

Shoes - Nine West

Edited to add: after seeing the photo's - I feel the need to let you know these were taken after a 12 hour day of court and children!  Lack of makeup - thanks to the heat and my face eating it :) and wrinkles were not there when I left this morning!

Do you remember the days of the old schoolyard ...

It was a week of firsts in this house. First week of school for my eldest daughter  G, she  was so excited and proud to be wearing her uniform and going off to 'big kids school'.  First week of proper part-time daycare for my youngest son P(definatley not excited nor proud) ... and first week of school for me!

 

After deliberating for so long, i decided to bite the bullet and enroll fulltime.  It has been terrifying, awkward and thrilling.  And on a fashion note, not very exciting.  It is so hot here, and with the student look VERY casual (and oh, about 10 years younger than me!), I'm afraid  I'm going for the 'I fit in' look, more than anything else :)

Shorts: Giordano

Top: Sportscraft

Shoes: Colorado

Breakfast with Tiffany's ...

Nice and early on my birthday,  I did an airport run to pick up my dad, and then we went off for a beautiful breakfast in the city without kids ... very nice way to start the day!

My lovely loving hubby managed to suprise me with an awesome birthday present - and the best bit? It came in the iconic blue and white box .....

Dress: Country Road

Shoes: Famous Footwear Wedges

Necklace: Tiffany key and chain (my birthday pressie from hubby!)

Purple Reign

I have had the March edition of Marie Claire (Australian) for a week or so now and have gone back to this beautiful fashion shoot so many times now that I had to share it with the blogosphere :).  Either that or wallpaper my bedroom with these gorgeous pic's, and I'm pretty sure that hubby dearest may have an issue with that idea ...

I dont know whether my attraction to every single photo is due to the love I have for small town country festivals (hey, I was festival princess too once upon a time!)or how excited I get when I see the first Jacaranda bloom of the season, the beautiful clothes and makeup or maybe it's just the inner peacock in me that squeals at all the purple (and think of possible purple/green combos!).  Or maybe it's a combination of all of the above. 

Either way, enjoy the reign of purple....