Kirrily Johnston Sale!

Yes lovely Melburnians, the time of year is here. End of year SALE TIME!

First off the mark today is Kirrily Johnston, with 25% off boutique wide (with the exceptions of resort wear and jewellery.)

Stockists are as follows, so get down while you still can and be prepared to fight!

Kirrily Johnston Boutique
1033 High St, Armadale VIC
03 9824 5495

David Jones
Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9643 2222
http://www.davidjones.com.au

Bi-RPM
332 Lygon Street, Carlton VIC 3053
(03) 9347 3648

Blondies
682 Burke Road, Camberwell VIC 3024
03 98134900
angiew@blondies.com.au

Green With Envy
176 Bridge Rd, Richmond 3121
+61 3 9421 1466
info@greenwithenvy.com.au
www.greenwithenvy.com.au

Green With Envy
268 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
www.greenwithenvy.com.au

Kiki Studio
95 Little Mallop Street, Geelong VIC 3220
(03) 5229 1277

Medici Clothing
1101 -1103 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon North 3041
03 9379 7552

Miishu
74 Bay St, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
(03) 96469983
tace@miishu.com.au
http://www.miishu.com.au

Lacquer
46 Anderson St, Yarravile VIC 3013
03 9687 9988
lacquer@tpg.com.au

More to come!

- Grace. x

Fitness review : Booty Camp!

I, like many Melbourne girls are currently in that limbo period between Christmas and New Year's where all we seem to do is eat and drink.. so for all those wanting to get a head start on the NY's 'get fitter, lose weight, get more toned..etc etc' resolutions, I can recommend it!

About two months ago, I signed up for a six week Booty Camp course with a friend, (we got a Booty Buddy discount for signing up together) and for $220, was the best personal training money I've ever spent. It's girls only - so no feeling self conscious or anything, and with our fantastic trainer Jen we set upon achieving our body goals!

I didn't quite get there by the end of the six weeks - even though we had a total of twelve sessions, and you can choose between morning classes (6.30am) or evening classes (6.30pm) two mornings or nights a week. I think it was the lack of other exercise for me - I thought two sessions a week would cover me and I'd look like Elle McPherson in no time - wrong. However, for those girls who did put in the extra work, ontop of our sessions - the results were obvious.

Even though I've still got a little bit to go before I'll strut around in my Zimmerman bikini, if you're looking for a fantastic motivator, fun environment and are willing to put in the hours, Booty Camp is definitely worth a go!

Jump onto www.bootycamp.com.au for more info, to book a course (they're in Victoria, NSW, Brisbane and the Gold Coast or call 1300 66 77 08 to speak to Kathryn - she's lovely.

Grace. x

Jets by Jessika Allen 09/10

It's Boxing Day, so lets kick things off with my fav's from the Jets by Jessika Allen 09/10 range, just in time to nip down to the end of year sales and snag a classic, feminine cozzie!

My personal favorite - Kyoto - can't get over the soft floral print of the bikini, that still manages to give off some serious attitude all in one look.

Jets by Jessika Allen are available at most David Jones stores Australia wide, as well as Swimwear Galore stores in Geelong, St Kilda, Fitzroy and Sorrento. Do it.

Visit their website www.jets.com.au for interstate stockists and more amazing styles!

a latte with one-and-a-smidge please.

I thought it fitting to begin my blog on the same note as I begin my day; with coffee!

Living in Melbourne, whether you like it or not you will be subjected to the cult of a good coffee. Some people are experts, some people pretend to be experts, and others just pretend to like the stuff to avoid the outburst of “What!? You don’t drink coffee? Why!?”

Luckily I was already a drinker before I moved to this glorious city so my task was thankfully only having to find a good brew, as opposed to those poor people who have to develop tatebuds for the perfect combination of bitter, creamy, sweet or sour, milky goodness, nay greatness!

My search began on Lygon St. And I tell you, it was complete torture! Hint: sarcasm. From the top end’s Ti Amo (always tastes better in a takeaway cup for some reason), to University Cafe’s standard, solid and constantly reliable cup, I was always spoilt for choice along Lygon and more often than not, would have more than one on a simple 15 minute walk down the iconic street.

From Carlton, I moved onto Greensborough cafe’s – and have nothing positive to report, except for the nearby coffee places at LaTrobe University where the quality was still average, but maybe in a haste to impress me, the barista always remembered my order. (That was during my capuccino days.)

Blissfully then, I stumbled into the St Kilda coffee precint and it is safe to say, I’m yet to look back. The delicious smell of Leroy Espresso lured me out of curiousity to order my first of what was to be many, many lattes. From extra strong, to a long macchiato (for a wanker friend of mine, I’m sorry to report), they rarely dissapointed, regardless of the barista on duty, and one soon learnt the different artists’ styles. My favourite coffee was from my favourite Leroy personality – the largest of them all with the ever-changing hairstyles and permanent happy disposition.

Fate then had it that a friend of a friend bought a space on Blessington St and opened Little One Espresso. Initially we all started going to support the new business, but the coffe skills of the 22yr old owner Jess, made us stay. $3 for a fantastic blend of perfect milk and a great balance of bitter-y espresso is the most reasonable value for money I’ve encountered in all my time in Melbourne. (Note: Coffe HQ at the train stations, particularly Spencer St – lift your game, 4.20 for a rubbish experience is bad business!)

So there you have it – my caramel coloured coffee life – sometimes rich, other times weak and unbalanced.

Welcome to Melbourne!

- Grace. x