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Believe

Since I am such a dreamer, I have loved reading about the dreams of some of my favourite bloggers. The lovely Ally from Unknown Pleasures tagged me to take part in Sportsgirl’s Believe, so if you are interested, I have shared some of my dreams with you below.

Q: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: Mum and Dad tell me that when asked this question I said… ‘I want to be a grown up’. Since that was inevitable, I changed my mind quite often with what I really wanted to do – I eventually had my mind set on palaeontology as I loved dinosaurs, then I moved onto wanting to be a vet since I love animals. I came to the realisation that a vet had to see sick animals, so by high school I was thinking that zoology or marine biology would be ideal. That was until a teacher burst my bubble telling me how few jobs there were in all of those fields, and I settled on a career in science.

Q: Did you make this dream come true or change your mind?
A: Well the grown up part has certainly come true, it’s funny, I realised one day not so long ago that 18 year olds seem really young!

Interestingly I never even considered as a child that I might like to be a doctor, and throughout my teenage years I thought that it was way too long to study and yet here I am, on the pathway to becoming one. I still love animals, but am quite happy with the way things have turned out so far.

Q: What is your fave childhood memory?
A: I will always remember having a very Aussie Christmas at Burleigh Point, sitting in the rain with my parents and little brother, eating mangoes, getting completely drenched and not letting it bother us in the slightest.

Q: The biggest dream you have right now?
A: I am a massive dreamer, and have some realistic and probably less realistic dreams. Realistically, I am looking forward to the day that we will be graduated from uni and will officially be doctors, in the hope that we are able to do plenty of travel while having a satisfying career, possibly moving interstate and settling in to a fun filled life.

In the more obscure dream category, I would LOVE to publish a cookbook. It will certainly take some time and effort to get my cooking and photography skills to a level where I might be able to do so, but in the mean time I will keep at it on my blog.

Q: Your summer must-have pick from the current Sportsgirl range?
A: How could I only choose one?! This summer I will be living in crochet by day and sparkles by night, statement jewellery and a pop of colour. And there is nothing good about sunburn so a big floppy hat is a must-have.

Now… to tag 3 lovely bloggers to pass this along to:

Catherine from The Spring,

Rach from I Want What She’s Wearing, and

Miss Newby from For the Quill and Ink

If you haven’t come across these ladies yet, their blogs certainly are worth a look!

Un Pour Moi, Un Pour Toi

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I know I talk quite a bit about my amazing friends and their latest projects, but I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such talented and inspiring people and really love sharing with my readers, especially when they are involved in something that you may also be interested in.

When I first met Jessy I was not only amazed by her impeccable sense of style, but also inspired by her creativity and passion for each and every thing that was discussed. All of that was on top of her being such a fun and like-able person that I felt like I clicked with instantly.

It made me so incredibly proud to hear that she was following her dreams and opening Molten Store, an ‘online destination for purveyors of delicate, otherworldly jewellery and indulgent curiosities’.

After much anticipation, Molten Store has launched and is as fabulous as expected, suiting Jessy’s aesthetic perfectly. Upon browsing there were so many items that caught my eye, with a number of them ending up on my ‘wish list’ including a necklace by House of Harlow, a pyrite ring by Rachel Pfeffer and this sweet little recipe journal.

Imagine my delight when I received an email about this competition where Molten Store are offering the chance to win one of the Pyrite Rings that I had already been lusting over, and not only that, they were giving my readers the opportunity to win one also.

Un Pour Moi, Un Pour Toi is french for ‘one for me, one for you’, so of course I am hoping that one of my readers wins this competition, meaning that I win also! Wouldn’t that be fantastic?! Winners all around!

To enter the competition:

Comment on this post to confirm your entry

Like Molten Store on Facebook (www.facebook.com/moltenstore)

Comment on Molten Store’s Facebook Page with a shout out to Fizzle Out, so that they know that I sent you!

Winners will be drawn on August 21.

Photos from: Molten Store lookbook

Op Shop Friday

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Last Friday at uni was Op Shop day – where everyone found an item in the local op shops and money was raised to go back to local charities.

My biggest challenge was which of my many op shop outfits to wear on the day, and also – how crazy I should go to make sure I didn’t just look how I do every other day. I took it upon myself to give some of the girls an ‘op shop lesson’ and took them around to a few of my favourites in Southport, teaching them how I go about finding so many amazing pieces.

I thought I would share a few tips here for those of you who don’t know where to start (and would love to hear how you go about finding the best pieces in op shops).

Give it a go: It is actually amazing some of the things you can find if you just give op shopping a chance. Don’t be scared about the previous owner/stale smells or slight stains – it is amazing what a little soak and wash in a nice smelling laundry detergent can do for a pre-loved item.
Be open minded: Though I always go with certain items in mind (the power of positive thinking), I also look in every section and pick up anything that catches my eye.
Check the label/fabric: Get used to how different fabrics feel – you don’t want to pass by a 100% silk blouse just because the pattern doesn’t immediately catch your eye. Check the brand name – there is no point buying low quality items just because they come from an op shop (I avoid any supre or K-mart brand as you really aren’t saving much money and you will not be getting a high quality item).

Try things on: Often people take things to the op shop as they just don’t fit properly, so try things on rather than looking at the size on the label. There is no point buying something that you won’t wear or that needs alteration if you don’t own a sewing machine.
Wear comfy clothes: As per the point above, if you will be constantly trying things on, often outside the change room, you need to wear comfy/easily accessible clothes. I try to avoid wearing anything that needs to be belted.
Look in every section: I always go to the home wares first and look through all the cooking stuff for props for food photography and cute teapots and teacups. You can often find amazing belts in the men’s section, or jackets in the ‘fancy dress’ or retro section.

Other little notes:

Most of the people who work in op shops volunteer their time, so I try to take a minute to have a bit of a chat to them as they tend to be super lovely.

Keep an eye out for ‘half price day’ – which seems to happen quite often at the op shops I frequent – makes that jacket or piece of furniture an even bigger bargain.

Remember that as well as finding unique pieces, recycling and preventing landfill and saving money, you are also making a donation to a needy charity. Try to bring a bag of old clothes from time to time, or any spare plastic bags you have (as they always seem to be low on bags) just to help them out.

Most of all, enjoy the hunt! There is nothing more satisfying than finding a hidden treasure in an op shop.

Outfit:

all from op shops in Southport

shoes from ASOS

Photos from: my camera