AFFORDABLE JEWELRY

So jewelry and accessories are all the rage right now, whether it's cute scrunchies to match your outfit or dainty gold necklaces am I right!? So I'm here to let you all know where you can find some gorgeous pieces at affordable prices. 

Lets start with the most affordable; 

I've been shopping on Ali Express for a while now to be able to hunt down the perfect accessories with pretty decent quality. I had so many of you guys message me about my initial necklace when I posted it on Instagram here and I'm definitely not one to keep it a secret especially when it comes to pretty amazing buys so I was more than happy to share this little gem with you. 

You can find the necklace here and once you see the price you will be wanting to buy it for everyone you know hahaha!

Also from Ali Express I picked up the tassel earrings here and here and also the hairclips which are pictured further down this post. They were another steal especially considering the quality. The tassel earrings I have had for about two summers now and the quality of them all is pretty much the same since I opened them from the packet. What I love about Ali Express is how real the feedback is from everyone that makes a purchase on there. If I don't find reviews for an item I really like I keep hunting to try and find anything the same or similar with 4-5 stars, photos of the items and/or reviews from Australia (considering that's where it's being shipped). The only downside I will mention when shopping on Ali Express is the shipping. I live on the Central Coast in NSW, Australia and considering everything gets shipped from China I can usually expect my package within a month to month and a half. On some occasions the sellers are really great and will ship the package straight away and I have received my items within three weeks yayyy!

Moving on to another affordable option is Rubi/Cotton On, I think you guys have heard enough of my Ali Express rant lol!

Rubi is another great option for really affordable accessories at amazing prices. All of my hair scrunchies are from there and they have such amazing prints and colours, you can see them for yourself here. If you guys have a scroll through my instagram you will see they also have some really amazing hair clips, sunglasses and earrings (pretty much where I buy them all from lol).

Boohoo is another option for affordable and good quality items. You can find a variety of accessories to browse through and choose from here. They also always have some sort of sale whether its 40 or 50 % off and shipping is relatively good so make sure to snap them up when they're on sale!

Well that's all from me for now you guys, thank you for making it this far ;) 

Let me know what your fav affordable buy was and if you will be making a purchase of any of the sites I mentioned x 

1 SKIRT | 3 LOOKS

Hey lovelies! Hope you're all having a wonderful day. In today's post I wanted to show you guys one of my current fav clothing item in my wardrobe and it is this stunning floral print skirt from Temt. Even though it is a printed clothing item I feel like you can definitely wear it so many ways and this is why I want to dedicate this post to show you three different ways of how I've styled it and how you can incorporate it into your wardrobe. 

I have styled three different looks but there are so many different options, dress codes and personal preferences you can add to make this more your style i.e accessories, shoes.

In this first look I have gone more casual and more daytime wear. I have paired the skirt with my fav white sneakers and a light grey knit. I think white sneakers are definitely a must have in your wardrobe, you can style them so many different ways and it's all about comfort here. You can change the knit to a tee during the summer time and if you want to rock this during the colder months you can always throw on your fav jacket!

 

This second look is more business casual and this is my ideal work outfit. As I don't have a specific dress code at my 9-5 (not really 9-5 more like 7-3 hahaha but we'll just go with it) I can be a bit more creative with my outfits. I still wanted to keep this wearable and neutral so I went with block colours to keep it looking clean cut and modern. I went with a light grey sleeveless blazer which ties in so well with the colours in the skirt and black ankle boots to keep it work appropriate.

 

In this last look I decided to dress things up a little. This is my perfect date night or going out for dinner kinda outfit. I added gold accessories to make this more dressy/classy. But I also kept things nice and simple with a plain white knit and comfy black heels.

The skirt has an elastic waistband making it super comfortable to wear all day and is perfect for those dinners post food baby lol!! This skirt is currently on sale at Temt and you can check it out here. It's such a versatile piece in my wardrobe and I know I will be wearing it constantly. Thanks for reading, have a lovely day!

TRAVEL DIARY: MALAYSIA

Hey guys, hope you're all well! Today I wanted to give you all a little insight into my travel series to Malaysia, enjoy reading!

So this time last year Hubby and I were planning our unforgettable trip to Malaysia. It was the first time either of us had traveled overseas together, so we were quite surprised at how everything turned out. It was honestly the best decision we made, we still dream about going back there one day! The reason we chose Malaysia over any other country was that we wanted to visit a place that was really multicultural but still felt like home. We also wanted a holiday that was filled with lots of fun and adventure of course!!! 

 

We planned the whole trip ourselves, we both think that travel agents are the biggest scam, honestly all you need is the internet and some time to research. I was pretty much in charge of booking the flights, our room, loan car and our itinerary for the trip. For our flights we went through Air Asia, there was a lot of mixed signals and misconceptions regarding Air Asia but honestly for the price we paid it was really great. We got to choose our seats (next to the window for me of course), plan our meals and we even had extra baggage. It was a breezy eight and a half hour flight and when we landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport our loan car was waiting for us.

We stayed at the Grand Lexis hotel in Port Dickson and it took us just under an hour to get there.
 

 Thank goodness for hubby's driving skills and being able to adapt to their road rules otherwise we would've died day one hahahaha. No but in all seriousness some of the craziest drivers have to be in Malaysia. You guys they have no lines in the middle of the roads or in general really, half the time the drivers are either up your a** or driving towards you haha but we made it. 

We arrived at our hotel Sunday evening and even though the Malaysian night life is very exciting we went straight to bed. 

We woke up Monday morning and went straight to the buffet breakfast (I still drool over it to this day). 

We had our own private pool but there was also a public pool which was great to get your tan on. 

We spent our Monday exploring the hotel and the area in our buggy. Fast forward to dinner time we dined at the in house Japanese restaurant which was so yummy! The photos don't even do it any justice. 

On Tuesday we went to check out all the local shops and cafes. Each cafe had its own charm and each mall had its own quirkiness. We first checked out the Legato Floral Cafe which had such a cozy and friendly vibe. It's not only a cafe but also a florist so you can just imagine how divine the smell was.

 Next stop was the Alyse Cafe, this one was a bit more laid back. The whole cafe was decked out in this floral vintage inspired wallpaper, how cool is that!!

On Wednesday we took an uber to Kuala Lumpur. Even though we had our own car, hubby wanted to avoid any excess payments (i.e. tolls) so uber it was.

  Kuala Lumpur was ... busy to say the least it was buzzing from excitement, the people, the food, the vibe it was a lot. Also the weather in Malaysia is pretty humid all year round and because you're pretty much walking half the time it can get a little tiring. We stopped right at the Petronas Towers and my goodness they are huge and the level of security around them is next level. We checked out the markets which was basically bargains galore (fake designer left, right and centre).

 After what felt like hours we somehow made it back to KL mall and let me tell you I was very grateful for the air con!!! 

 

On Thursday it was pretty much chill day. We spent the morning in the outdoor pool, had a massage in the afternoon and spent the evening in our private pool! Relaxation was at an all time high!! We weren't going to be here for much longer might as well enjoy it while it lasts.

On Friday, our last full day we decided to drive down to Malacca, the perfect little gem. Hubby was a little hesitant because of all the driving. Malacca is just under two hours south from Port Dickson but as there were no tolls I convinced him that we just had to go seeing as it was our last day. 

The vibe in Malacca just felt like home, it was really traditional and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Every street had colourful buildings and it was like something straight from the 70s.

Our morning started at The Daily Fix cafe, there was a little wait but that was only because it was every bloggers brunch dreams. We ordered the most popular thing on the menu their to die for pancakes. It was such a cozy little cafe with such an eccentric atmosphere. Their coffee was great but oh my god those pancakes were delicious *drooling*.  

We then spent the rest of our day walking around the city and trying to find last minute souvenirs for the family back home.

Saturday morning we had to have one last brekky because how could we miss a buffet breakfast right!? In the afternoon we had to say goodbye and drove to the airport for our flight home :( Until next time Malaysia!

Well that's it from me for now I hope you guys enjoyed reading a little about my unforgettable and amazing trip to Malaysia! If you want to see more definitely check out my instagram @abklog I also have a highlight saved in my stories :) If you have any q's definitely leave them in the comments and I'll talk to you all later! Thank you for reading x

Spring Fashion Essentials | 2018

Hi guys! So it's been a while and there's a lot that has changed but we will talk about that at a later time because today I want to show you all the items I am lusting over!!!

Currently we are moving into the warmer months here in Australia so that means spring/summer and pretty much beach weather (hopefully) all round. 

But I wanted to give you guys an insight into my current shopping list and wishlist items yayyy!! Let me know what your current saved items are?

1. Tony Bianco Josie Rope Pearl slides

These are pretty much a dupe for the Chanel rope slides that were all over instagram a couple months ago without the hefty price tag!! I NEED!!!!

2. Pretty Little Thing Leni Shirt Dress - White

I feel like this is definitely a summer wardrobe staple. You can pair it with sneakers for a day look or throw on a pair of edgy heels and some bangin' accessories for date night!

3. The Iconic Calli Emelia Button Dress

This is the kinda dress you'll want to live in all spring/summer. It is the perfect colour (key spring trend if I say so myself), mini length (perfect for those summer nights) and how gorgeous are those buttons? I feel like in general these kinda dresses are perfect for spring and summer, they're so easy to wear and you can wear them with sneakers, sandals ... the options are endless!

4. Temt Katlyn Button & Split Detail skirt

The perfect skirt that I had to get my hands on. I feel like gingham was definitely a huge trend this year and I definitely couldn't resist. If you guys want to check out how I styled this beauty you can check out my Instagram post here. I think this would also work perfectly with a pair of heels for a more fancy occasion.

5. Zara Beaded Mini Tote Bag

I CAN NOT HANDLE THE CUTENESS! I first saw this bag on pinterest but in a off white shade and it was so beautiful. Then it popped up all over Insta and now you can find it at Zara. YASSSS!

6. The Iconic Faithfull Roberta Woven Bag

Another bag which is definitely a must have right now is the perfect beach bag. There are so many options to choose from but I spotted this one at the iconic. It looks like the perfect size to fit all the necessities and how cute are the bows at the front!

7. The Iconic Spurr Jenna Woven Mules

The most stylish flats I've seen. If you guys follow me on Instagram you would know I basically live in my slides and i'm dying to add these to the collection. If you're lucky enough you can grab this pretty good dupe at your local Kmart here. Happy hunting!!!

8. Levi's 501 Denim shorts

A good pair of denim shorts is essential for the warmer seasons in my opinion. You can never have too many and they’re good enough to wear for shopping days or beach days!

9. JAG Pia Wrap Skirt

Because we needed more gingham and more skirts to add to the collection. I couldn’t go past this gem though while browsing through the iconic (I need an infinite supply of monetary funds) I just had to show you guys!!

10. The Iconic Dazie Posy Sneakers

You definitely need a pair of white sneakers in your wardrobe for the spring/summer time! They go with so many different outfit options, you can style them with jeans and a blazer or you could go with a playsuit or wrap dress.

Well that's it from me for now, let me know what your favourites are? Or what your spring essentials are? Until next time, byeeee!