S&S

Both the bustier and skirt are from NastyGal, mess in the background is from my inadequacy to function as an adult. This skirt has steadily become probably my most favourite item in my wardrobe. That's saying quite a lot, I know. Especially since I have a sizeable wardrobe and a tendency to be inconsistent in every area of life. I've worn it probably about a dozen times at home just for fun (that's a really stereotypically teenage female thing to do, isn't it?) and finally out the other day with Isabella to the markets in the pretty, surprisingly warm Autumn weather over the weekend. It just makes me happy. One of those items.

I had been dying to get henna done for the longest time, so when Isa and I stumbled across Earth Mantra at Glebe Markets, I was over the moon (like the beautiful little crescent one I specifically asked for on my index finger). We had the loveliest time chatting with the lady who did the henna art and she even let me be my usual picky self with the design. The top hand belongs to the wonderful flower Isabella who I hadn't been able to spend quality time with in the past few months. It was lovely just to hang out and soak up each others' company.

Baked eggs with roasted mushrooms and garlic bread at Clipper Café on Glebe Pt Rd. SO RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. Quick friendly service, huge portions for the price (this was $12.50 and there was just so much, it was fab), delicious and incredible interior decoration. I can't recommend this place enough. I'm already extremely keen to go back. 

Photo and hand courtesy of the lovely Laura.

After the markets, I was deciding on whether or not to go home or to tag along to a dinner at Ben's house with Isa (plus Kipsy and Laura). Then we got on the bus to see who else but Ben himself so thank you God for making up my mind for me, haha. What an excellent path to take too. It was such a wonderful night of excellent company. 

Some of the highlights are shown in the pictures above and below. Above: I love people's fridges. I just love seeing what people have on them so when I saw that Ben's had a lot of family photo-esque images I grabbed Isa and Laura to take one on my polaroid to surprise him. We were such girls, giggling away in Ben's room with the door shut while the two boys were in the kitchen. After a bit of secrecy and a lot of confusion/suspicion from the boys we scribbled the date on the bottom of the polaroid and stuck it onto his fridge in all its glory. It turned out super cute, if I say so myself. Family photo love. Below: Ben asked if anyone wanted the empty bottle... of course. Resounding yes. Monkeys. Thanks Benjamin, now I can a) pretend I am knowledgeable in the world of alcohol with this in my room and also b) house new flowers. 

The cameras aren't just indie life product placement, by the way. WELL, they are. But they are there also because they're fairly (a month or two, that is) recent purchases from a secondhand store and I have to remember to get film and test them out. Also, segue, all my photos are edited on VSCOcam. So it would be nice to get some authenticity happening with these old beauties. 

Flower Power Fresh Food Palace grocery shopping on Mother's Day. It's been down the road from me ever since I was born but only lately have I really realised how excellent their stock as it's sourced locally or from more independent, unique places overseas than your usual retail giants. It's refreshing and fun.

Running on the compelling idea of a life filled with potential lately (and always). Try it out.

P.S. I'm almost entirely sure that no one will understand the post title. I meant to play on R&R. Like Rest and Recreation. Because it's the weekend. Get it?