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Can I get a consensus? Why do you wear make up?

by Carly Jacobs
Image I was considering this as I overheard a woman saying that she won’t allow her daughter to wear make up until she makes her realise that make up is a choice, not a necessity, which I thought was quite a valid point. I grew up in a house where my mother wore only mascara, cherry chap stick and perfume. She had an untouched Mary Kay eye palette compact from the 1980s and owned no other make up. She does ha Read the rest!
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Lady loves and loathes…

by Carly Jacobs
Image Lady loves… * Dexter. I was utterly, utterly entranced by the last few episodes of season four. John Lithgow is truly gifted. * Hot showers. Scorching hot. So hot that my skin steams when I step out into the cold bathroom. * Winter oranges. Delectable. * Coats with massive buttons. * Going to the gym and finding the current issue of Grazia in the magazine rack and reading the whole thing while on the s Read the rest!
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How to Be More Productive – Advice from a Type A Virgo.

by Carly Jacobs
Image I’ve received many emails from my readers asking for advice on how to be more productive. I’m a naturally (and irritatingly) organised person but even I need a swift kick up the backside every now and then to stay motivated. Here are a few tips to help you stay on top of things… 1. Plan. Plan. Plan. If you don’t own a diary then buy one. Write down all of your appointments in it. Sche Read the rest!
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Daily Style – Losing the freaking plot…

by Carly Jacobs
Crazy life at the moment. Awesome but manic. Very ready for a relaxing weekend with my family back home… * Skirt from Big W * Tights from Coles * Top Singlet from Supre * Leather Jacket from Target * Long sleeved t-shirt from Myer * Boots from Joanne Mercer * Earrings from Girlprops * Scarf Smaggle made – stay tuned for a DIY And a massive thank you to all my readers who commented on my last post. I h Read the rest!
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What are three things that are awesome about you?

by Carly Jacobs
Image Today was balls. For no particular reason. I propose that we all write down three things that are fantastic about ourselves because you know what? Sometimes you need to celebrate how fabulous you are! I’ll start… 1. I’m a really, really loyal friend. And once someone is my friend they are in for life. Much like a jail sentence. 2. I’m consciously and consistently healthy. To the point Read the rest!
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Why I’m not freaked out about getting older.

by Carly Jacobs
Lady Smaggle – Age 21 On Saturday night I had a dinner date with Mr Smaggle’s bestie and he asked me a really interesting question. How is your life different now that you aren’t 21 anymore? When I actually stopped to think about it I realised I’m a different person now. Probably a better person. I also realised that getting older isn’t very scary. Here’s why… 1. You aren& Read the rest!
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Can I get a consensus? Do you wear g-strings?

by Carly Jacobs
I was at the gym the other day and saw another woman getting changed, as you do. She was wearing a g-string and I was a little shocked to see someone wearing one in real life. Simply because I kind of thought they had gone out of style. I went through a g-string phase when I was about 19 but it was short lived and I think most of my female friends have also moved on. My question to you is this… Do you wear g Read the rest!
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Lady’s loves and loathes…

by Carly Jacobs
Image Lady loves… * Sunday afternoons spent with my favourite girl on Brunswick Street, cafe hopping for hours. * Pale tights. White, cream, pale pink… it’s all about pale tights this winter. * The arrival of cold weather. I love snuggling down in my bed under layers of heavy blankets with a hot water bottle. Sigh! * Crawling home yesterday and feeling utterly wretched only to have Roomy Smaggle Read the rest!
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Daily Style – Slow morning…

by Carly Jacobs
Having a slow day… we got the morning off school because we had a fundraising jewellery auction last night. I was delighted that someone other than Co-Dependant Smaggle bid on my piece. Three people in fact. The girl that won them put them on straight away… it was pretty cool. * Red tights from Myer * Dress from Tree of Life * Doc Marten shoes from DFO * Men’s watch from Fossil * Necklace by Roo Read the rest!
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Daily Style – Perfect Morning, Perfect Day.

by Carly Jacobs
I’ve got this whole dressing like a cream-puff thing going on. I kind of like it… Note to self. Buy more ballet tights. * Denim skirt from Ebay someone has drawn on it in permanent marker it says ‘The missing link is moving underground’. Love it. * Top/dress from Tree of Life * Ballet tights from my dancin’ days * Nude flats from Trennery * Men’s watch from Fossil I’m a Read the rest!
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