Happy new month!! I’m so excited that winter is over (I’ve never EVER said that before) but it’s sunny and warm and life is good. Excited to share my faves with you from August – there’s some goodies here, hope you love!!
WHAT WE’RE READING
Ok I am LOVING reading again. I finished 3 books while on holidays and am now halfway through my fourth!
Firstly, a big shout out to Good Material, by Dolly Alderton. I laughed, I cried, and I LOVED. Very different to my normal psychological thriller reads, a very cute read that I highly recommend – I couldn’t put it down.
Next up, the housemaid!!! I may have been living under a rock because a lot of people have already read the series, but if you haven’t, purchase all 3 of the books and cancel your weekend plans. I sped read book 1 & 2 and am about 80% through book 3, you’re in for a wild ride.
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
One of the best things about being away is that I have SO many podcasts to catch up on when I get home. The Skinny Confidential deserves a mention, I’ve been a big fan of Lauryn & Michael for many years now but lately every single interview and guest has been really great.
Off the top of my head, I also love to listen to; Mel Robbins, Ed Mylett, Diary of a CEO, Let’s Get Dressed, Giggly Squad, Kic Pod, School of Greatness, On Purpose & Daily Stoic. – not a bad list for ‘the top of my head right.
I’m also, as always – very into jazz music, these are two cute playlists I found for my travels;
WHAT WE’RE WEARING
JELLY FLATSSSSSS!!! And mesh sandals. I am so glad I invested in my jellys, cost per wear is going down by the second. Love a mesh flat, a jelly sandal – basically all summer shoes atm. The wrong shoe theory is a great way to get wear out of these ‘harder to style’ pieces, aka Wide Leg Pants & Flip Flops (square toe Havaianas specifically (linked) or a cute summer dress and jellies / mesh shoes. Wrong shoe theory is fun way to get dressed.
WHAT WE’RE OBSESSED WITH
A micro French mani & pedi!!! I got my nails done a few days ago and I can’t stop admiring them. I’ve done funny bunny (3 coats I think) as the base and the small teeny tiny French tip. So stunning, I think this may take over from the dark nails for spring summer. Pedi to match to ofc!
WHAT WE’RE SHOPPING FOR
Tennis bits!!! Don and I started playing tennis in St Tropez and have promised to keep the hobby up back here in Sydney. I’m bringing out all of my Racquet Club pieces but I think I need some tennis shoes to match AND a cute tennis bag. How many tennis sessions do you think I need to play before I can justify investing in a tennis bag 🤣
I’m also waiting for some gorg bedside tables to be delivered – furniture shopping is a headache, everything I want is on pre order, then delayed, but when they finally arrive ill report back. Lesson to learn – always buy bedside tables with drawers, plinths look chic but are very impractical .
That’s all for me this month, I’ve got lots of SS’s planned so stay tuned & speak soon
xo