Last Frocktober hump day

And wasn't it a tough day for fashion. I tried on 3 dresses before I settled on this gorgous Leona Edmiston leopard dress. Unfortunately another couple of dresses have been culled from wardrobe due to a weight gain over the past year (trying to ignore this). But... Doh!! Gonna make the last few days very tough!

What I wore today: leopard dress (Leona Edmiston), black opaques, gold chain neckace (Bondi markets) and black pumps.

Close-up of my matching nails

Thanks to my friends James, Albert, Clint, Jane, Shannon for their genrous donations. I've made it to $700 now I gotta keep pushing on through.

To help me get to my target and donate to a great cause - Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Click on the link below and make a pledge: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug.

Happy frocking and donating!

♥

Girlbug xx

Home-frockin-stretch baby

One week to go!! Woo hoo!! I've amped up my pester campaign for donations so be warned. You may be hearing from me soon. Thank you to all who donated in the last 24 hours; Sar, Rosie, Jeremy, Steph, Liam and Tim. Many *hugs* and good vibes to you all :)

What I wore today: black dress (DKNY), grey jacket (op shop score), black/purple tights, black Mary-janes and black shades (Grey Ant).

A few more days left of frocks and blogging so get your wallets out and donate to a great cause - Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Click on the link below and make a pledge: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug .

Happy frocking and donating!

♥

Girlbug xx

Precious Frocktober Weekend

After a precious start to the weekend (read: hungover), I have two outfits to show you. One from a warm Spring Saturday and today's four-seasons-in-one-day-but-predominantly-cool.

What I wore Saturday: red dress, yellow belt and grey sandals. Granted I stayed in my PJs for most of the day but I did manage a trip to Big Boy BBQ - a new Texas style BBQ place in Caulfield South. Yum!

 

What I wore today: Cooler weather was back again so the black leggings made another appearance. Teamed with long sleeve black tee, black velvet jacket, digital print denim skirt (Romance Was Born) and the most awesomeness red riding boots (The Frye Company). Perfect outfit for a trip to Mornington Peninsula Brewery.

Hope you can make a donation and show your support for Frocktober and Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Please visit http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug.

Bed time now zzzzZzZz. Have a great week and I look forward to the donations rolling in.

♥

Girlbug xx

I Spy Frocktober

Inspector Gadget was a favourite show as a little bug so it gave my great pleasure to swan about in my faux-detective outfit today. No big case was cracked nor were any spouses caught having extramarital affairs. Best I get back to the office and drown my sorrows in a bottle of scotch then (#clichesaresorelevant).

What I wore today: trench wrap dress (Dizengoff), tights, and burgundy ankle boots. How cute are my boots?? ♥ ♥ Love them!! ♥ ♥

To make a donation and show your support for Frocktober and Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, please visit http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug.

Tomorrow we're having a baking competition at work. I've decided to tweak the recipe a little so it's frock-themed. Wish me luck on my baking and cake decorating adventure.

Can't wait to see how my frock dress turns out :-)

♥

Girlbug xx

Day 10 Frocktober

Another week, another Monday, another frock. And more rain. I'm squinting in this shot because it started to rain. No time for another pic though. Doh!

What I wore today: black dress with white piping (Jolet), opaques and black shoes with white trim. I love this dress even if I'm often accused of being a Collingwood supporter in this get up.

So I'm a little bummed I've only managed 3 donations since I started Frocktober and am well short of my target. Where's the love peeps? Dudes and dudettes, please support this fantastic cause. Head on over to the link and follow the prompts: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug. Pretty please.

My goal tomorrow is to ditch the black look. Watch out!!

♥

Girlbug xx

Weekend Frocktober

Mr Bug is a keen golfer. I'm not. Although we've been talking about hitting the Albert Park Driving Range. Sorting a frock outfit was a little difficult especially since I had to work around the pink flat shoes (Mr Bug's recommendation for adequate golf shoes). Plus it had to serve as dinner wear. 

I have to admit, I was pretty happy with the outfit once the necklace was added. And I was super excited to not be totally crap at golf. I managed to connect with the ball, hit reasonably straight and hit over 75 meters fairly regularly. Yay!! We're planning another golf date soon :)

What I wore for Saturday golfing: black knit dress (unknown), grey tights (Target), hot pink shoes (Top Shop) and necklace (not sure of brand but was purchased in the Flinders Street Station underpass - fantastic shops down there).

Unfortunately winter is back and today was chilly market run day. South Melbourne Market are also right near my fave breakfast spot. I've been heading to Chez Dre without Mr Bug so it was time to take him there. Deliciousness ensued, followed by my grocery shop.

What I wore today: black and white stripey t-shirt (Urban by Target), denim pencil skirt (Ojay), leggings, black patent boots and black velvet jacket.

So I've managed a full week of dresses (and skirts) and now must rally friends and readers to get on board and sponsor me. You can make a donation at http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug. Give generously - Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation is a fantastic cause.

Stay tuned for week 2 of frocks.

♥

Girlbug xx

Happy Froctober Friday

Frock on

One week down and I'm celebrating with a happy dance, an Elaine Benes-inspired happy dance. My work colleagues; the Frockettes are helping me rock out to Erasure's new single When I Start To Break It All Down.

What I wore today: printed wrap dress (Very Very), blue beads (no idea) and nude Mary-janes (RMK Shoes). See close up of print below:

 Now it's almost beer o'clock so I hope you enjoy a happy dance too. Yay!

If you want to make a generous Friday donation, head on over to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug.

Have a fab weekend and stay tuned for more frocks.

♥

Girlbug xx

Casual Thursday Frocktober *sad face*

RIP Steve Jobs

Traditionally Thursdays are my go-to jeans day. I usually hit the wall and go with jeans due to lack of outfit inspiration. Today was no better so I opted for a denim skirt instead.

Casual Thursday took an unfortunate turn with the news of the passing of Steve Jobs. It's terribly sad to hear that he has lost his battle against pancreatic cancer. My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

His passing certainly brings home why so many of us are participating in Frocktober. According to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF), “one woman dies every ten hours from ovarian cancer in Australia.” We're still losing far to many loved ones to cancer every day. Hopefully our silly little escapes in frocks (and skirts) can help shed some light on this and also raise funds for research to prevent further loss.

What I wore today: striped tee (Urban by Target), denim skirt (Portmans), black leggings (Target) and riding boots (The Frye Company).

Please visit http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug and make a donation.

Stay tuned for more frocks.

♥

Girlbug xx

Diving into Day 5 Frocktober

My new approach for raising cash-ola for Frocktober is to redefine street-style photography to more bug-style photography. What do you think of my new style? I quite like the face-plant :P

What I wore today: vintage floral dress (little store near Hawthorn station), ♥ ♥ ♥ my black jacket without back panels (Ellison from Alice Euphemia), black leggings with lace trim (Mazi) and green ballets (Tony Bianco shoes).

Closer detail on frock & shoes xx

OK now for the fun stuff! Head on over to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug and show your support... pretty please.

Stay tuned for more frocks.

♥

Girlbug xx 

PS - thanx muchly to @AGLoveShoes for their donation. w00t!!

Frocktober Tuesday shenanigans

Well there's no better way to end a meeting than with a little afternoon shenanigans. Thanks former Premier Cain for being a big supporter of Frocktober. Who knew, right? And a special thanks to Anna Jones for capturing that special moment :-)

What I wore today: black tank top (Jag), yellow belt (Halsinky Project, Brunswick Street Fitzroy), skirt (who knows where I bought this?), black opaques and black Mary-janes (can they be called vintage if I bought these over 15 years ago?).

Close up of belt

A big thanks to Peach for being an early bird sponsor *hugs* to you!!

Now for the rest of you... well you can show your support by clicking on the Sponsor Me button to the right or simply go to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug.

Stay tuned for more frocks.

♥

Girlbug xx

Monday-itis Frocktober

First Monday after daylight saving kicks in is never a good day, especially if you're a not-so-proud owner of an iPhone. My alarm didn't go off this morning because my time reverted back an hour. *sigh* With a client meeting scheduled later that afternoon, I needed to look smart not disheveled and manic. I chose a Leona Edmiston long sleeve floral dress with black opaques and black heels. Simple, classic and easy to wear.

Now if only the iPhone with that simple and easy. I had to change my time setting to manual as it either jumped an hour forward or backward throughout the morning. Back to looking disheveled and manic again. LOL.

Frock pattern

If you have any outfits requests or challenges please let me know. Otherwise show your support by clicking on the Sponsor Me button to the right or simply go to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug. 

Thanks to Ben and Star for kicking thing$ off. Much love guys xx

Stay tuned for more frocks.

♥

Girlbug xx

Day 2: Sunday brunch

Today's uninspired outfit was brought to you by the letters M & B, which any good Melbourne girl knows stands for "Melbourne Black". This is actually a great LBD, it was thrown on in haste as I was late for a brunch date with the gorgeous @starinmelbourne. She's been sunning herself in Europe for the past few weeks and I've missed her terribly. So glad she's back. w00t!!

What I wore today: LBD (Dress Up from Alice Euphemia), black leggings (from American Apparel), black patent wedge boots (unknown store in Paris) and necklace (from Bondi Markets).

Don't forget to head over to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug and donate. If you want to know a little bit more about the cause, please visit the Frocktober for more details.

Happy frocking!!

Girlbug xo

2011 Frocktober

And so it begins for another year... another Frocktober.

October 1 happened to be AFL Grand Final day and a return to winter weather. I did have high hopes of being uber organised and having all my outfits sorted. I even day-dreamed of sourcing some dresses for stores and local designers. Of course, I didn't do any of that. In fact I woke up in a "what-am-I-going-to-wear" panic on Saturday. It was a bleak, cold and rainy 13 degree day in Melbourne. 

So what's a gal to do?

Head to her local patisserie for a delicious brunch and hide away from all the football hoopla by bunkering down in a cinema for a teen flick. With a twinge of shame, I'll admit I loved Monte Carlo!! PG-rated goodness and sweetness. So thank you Chez Dre, Selena Gomez and @marcusmoments for a totally grand-final-free day.

I started Frocktober with my go-to casual look that you may have seen last year (heaven forbid - repeats).

What I wore: Angel style frock (purchased somewhere in Ireland), camel-coloured coat with hood (from The Coatman, Elsternwick), green tights (from Topshop), silver heels (op-shop), twisted scarf (hand-made), black handbag (gift from Vintage Princess) and black umbrella (borrowed but never returned ... oops).

First day of outfits down and a month of me asking for $$ begins. Please head over to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/girlbug and give generously to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

After all, it's a frocking good cause. :)

Thanks,
Girlbug xo