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Why don’t you…?

by Carly Jacobs
Image Why don’t you…? * Stick ten chopsticks into a messy up-do? Spend the day walking around like a fabulous spikey pineapple? * Wear purple leg-warmers when you work out? A sparkly head band? Pink laces in your sneakers? Rock the gym looking like Little Richard threw up on you? * Gel your hair into a funky mohawk while cleaning the house? Or a beehive? Perhaps a quiff? With a fifties housewife heads Read the rest!
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A bit blah – Daily Style

by Carly Jacobs
School was a bit average today and my afternoon is turning out to be the same. I started a month long health kick today so perhaps my body is mourning for cheap red wine… * Skirt from Gypsy Road (a truly awful cheap store that used to be in Garema Place in Canberra years ago – anyone else remember that place?) * Tights from Kmart * Singlet top from Supre * Long Sleeve top from Target * Knit top thrifte Read the rest!
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Lady Loves and Loathes…

by Carly Jacobs
Photo Lady Loves… * Ugg boots. Who needs heating when you have super awesome Peter Alexander 100% sheepskin and suede boots of heaven wrapped around your feet?  * The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Quiet, dignified and thought provoking. A very decent film.  * Making jewelled rings for a ridiculously appropriate Vanity Fair themed exhibition.  * Finishing my assignment so I can drink wine and eat dinner wi Read the rest!
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Have a rant Monday – Body comments.

by Carly Jacobs
Image Everyone over at Already Pretty is all a flutter over this post about the phrase ‘real women have curves’. The curvy girls are cranky, the skinny minnies are shitty and all because bloody women won’t keep their fat mouths shut. I’m including myself in this statement and I think that all these body comments have to stop. I know that most people would never say anything intentionally up Read the rest!
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Lady’s Daily Discoveries…

by Carly Jacobs
Things I discovered this week…  * NOTHING in this world will make you want to clean your house more than buying bucket loads of new cleaning products. Same goes with working out and buying new gym clothes. * It appears to me that all staple removers are yellow. * There is a group on Flickr called ‘Girls with Attractive Arms’. They keep asking me to join and I think it’s a really strange id Read the rest!
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Sushi and assignments – Daily Style

by Carly Jacobs
I know that I look slightly like a creature of the underworld but I’m aiming for that I’m too cool and nonchalant look. It never works for me.  * Skirt thrifted from Salvos * T-shirt from DFO in Canberra * Obi belt from DFO in Melbourne * Scrunchy tights from Itrip Iskip  * Shoes thrifted from Salvos * Coin necklace from Poppy Smaggle * Earrings gift from a friend This evening Mr Smaggle and I went t Read the rest!
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Why don’t you…? How to dress while pregnant.

by Carly Jacobs
This post is long overdue. I had several readers (and a close friend who has now given birth to her pregnant belly) ask me last year for a post on how to dress while pregnant but, as I stated yesterday, my cranium was cruising my nether-regions and I never got around to it. So here it is! Why don’t you…? * Wear a long, shimmery, clingy dress to a formal occasion? Embrace the beauty of your baby bump? W Read the rest!
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Lady’s Loves and Loathes…

by Carly Jacobs
photo LOVES The photo above. Search for ‘scrunchy nose’ on Flickr. So cute. Wild penthouse parties with Moet, gin, divine food, city views and a massive king sized bed to pass out on. My inky black/grey nail polish with tiny specks of glitter Experiencing the familiar Waking up with the rain pouring outside, balcony doors wide open, snuggled in bed with a very delicious and sleepy Mr Smagg Read the rest!
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Easter Monday – Daily Style

by Carly Jacobs
Hi angels! Been a busy beaver this long weekend… actually that’s a big fat lie. I’ve just been supremely lazy.  * Skirt from Chin Chin  * Top thrifted from Salvos * Shoes thrifted from Salvos * Coin necklace from Poppy Smaggle * Clear bangles from Equip  * Bangles from Bowling Arm * Ring from antique sale * Scarf from Sportsgirl  Today I slept in late, read the second Twilight book, ate sushi Read the rest!
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Rushing… Daily Style

by Carly Jacobs
Finished work… just about to go for a run and then off to have dinner with my bestie! Yay! * Skirt from 7 Angels in Melbourne * T-shirt from DFO in Canberra * Thongs from Gertrude Street in Melbourne * Obi belt thrifted from Salvos * Bracelets from Mamma Smaggle * Glasses from Hot Dollar * Earrings from Bijoux Love Lady Smaggle xxx Read the rest!
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