Shoes make me happy. I'm superficial. Whatever.

Contrary to the title, this post is actually about how I spent most of my weekend (though I'm really excited to show you my new shoes(!!!) so I'll do that first). 

Almost 1-2 years ago now I was introduced to the world of Maison Valentino and his to die for Rockstuds. I didn't really do anything about this because though they are a m a z i n g, I've always been content with my 50 pairs of Havaianas. Mid last year, my sister and I travelled Europe where in our shopping destination, none other than Paris, I found a navy blue pair I really loved at Lafayette. However, thinking there would be more colours to choose from at their flagship store on avenue Montaigne, I went home empty handed instead. 

Last semester I told myself that if I found an internship in Sydney I would spend the summer saving up and reward myself at the end of it with one of the many (smaller) things on my wishlist. It is officially the end of my internship. and I have officially rewarded myself :)) 

ta-daaaaa! 

Outfit details: 

Top - Forever New 

Jeans - Topshop (so incredibly comfortable)

Bag - Céline 

Shoes - Valentino

I'm so in love with them (in case you haven't figured that out yet) and find that they're easy to dress up and down which is nice considering I thought I would only be able to wear them to fancy dinners. I'm also really keen to try them out with white jeans for a nice clean look.

I spent half of Saturday brunching at Anvil Coffee Co in Kirribilli, and shopping with the shoes and found them to be surprisingly comfortable (surprisingly comfortable = my feet weren't falling off by the end of it) unlike they normally would be spending the day in heels.

We stopped at The Tea Salon in Westfield for something light for lunch being intrigued by their pretty floral homewares and shared a pot of China Rose tea and a scone each; Rose and White Chocolate, and Lavender. The scones were so soft and delicious I could have gone for another.

I also made a quick pitt stop to Mecca Maxima before heading to dinner and picked up this awesome brow kit that I'm super excited about. It comes with wax, highlighter, two shades of brow powder, three stencils and mini tweezers, brush and spooley - time to up my brow game ;)

Sunday was spent going to morning mass and then brunching at Yellow in Potts Point. It was really crowded and a little under staffed but nonetheless the food was still good. We then ventured to Ikea and walked around picking up things to organise the house and some photo frames to decorate, and had home cooked Carbonara for dinner.

Also, literally while I'm writing this up, there is a Chinese New Year Parade happening on George street that is distracting and entertaining me. There's fire and lion dancing and singing and tap dancing and roller blading and sheep/goats (not real ones) and all these other entertaining things! It's literally been going on for almost an hour.

Hope you guys had a good weekend!

x E

PS: Happy Chinese New Year!

Sculptures by the Sea 2014

Every year the infamous Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk is covered with beautiful sculptures made by local and international artists. Only recently moving to Sydney in 2012, I've only had the chance to make an appearance this year and last (also because it falls during my exam period and in first year uni I was quite the scholar).

I've always loved Bondi Beach, it's one of my favourite places in Sydney because it boasts such breathtaking views. I have been on the cliffside walk a few times now and absolutely love it. It's quite an easy walk, though there are quite a few stair cases, but it is so so so worth it because the views really are absolutely stunning.

The thing I really loved about Sculptures this year was that they had a pop up by The Grounds of Alexandria, cleverly named 'The Grounds by the Sea'. Breakfast/brunch is my favourite meal of the day and I do love a good morning walk (that is, when I can get out of bed early enough to do this), so this was such a perfect combo of a morning. Mondays aren't always bad :)

Being Spring, there were so many flies around and they were absolutely driving me crazy but I must say, the food was worth it.

Avocado, tomato, feta cheese and chilli flakes on toasted bread and bircher muesli with poached pear and coconut

So here are a few photos from the morning (like, 7 am kinda morning). Some of the sculptures really caught my eye, others were okay, but overall, such an amazing event with so much creative energy that probably prompted me to make this blog in the first place.

NB: The photos were taken with my iPhone as it didn't cross my mind that I would be making a blog and posting them

This particular piece came with instructions that mentioned something along the lines of it being better viewed when standing on top where on the floor surface, blurry, stretched images were printed. Once standing on the platform, the reflection in the pole made the images take form and shape. 

I would definitely say this was in my top three.

Bondi Icebergs Jr.

Head down to the East if you have time, Sculptures is on till 9th November 2014 and is highly recommended, and even if you don't have time now, head down when you can and do the coastal walk. This high recommendation shouldn't be taken lightly as it is coming from someone who rarely, and I use this term loosely cause it's really closer to never, exercises.

Thank you for reading, I hope you're having a good day!