frowny face and lost things.

by brianna k. @ here
There are just some days when you feel like putting a paper bag over your head.


(via aFineFREnzy@twitter)

And then other days, it seems easier to just escape reality.

-elty

the white album; secret squirrel clothing

(via Creature Comforts Blog.)

I'm really loving the new collection from Sydney label, Secret Squirrel Clothing. All my Copenhagen planning has me yearning for a pretty coat, and that navy one takes the bait. There's something about the asymmetry with having the buttons on the side... I also love that black and grey striped sweater!

-elty.

Photos: Secret Squirrel Clothing

taste of sydney 2010

It has been quite a while since my last post. Life has gotten busy as usual, and my grand idea to start a new blog and post awesome stuff got thrown by the wayside. In any case, NQN just posted a comment on a recent entry, and one could not help but feel slightly motivated to at least post up a food entry! And what better way than to post about Taste, being all inspired by NQN's post.

So, here we go!

Mum won tickets to Taste of Sydney this year, two shiny Complimentary Tickets.

So Dad and I headed to Centennial Park on Thursday evening to check it out. With a $30 admission, it's not something that I think that I would have had the benefit of going to otherwise.

Had to go to the bank, to pick up our Crowns.

(mind the high contrast... oops!)

We walked around first, getting a feel for things, and just lapping up the intense foodie-ness of the place. The Grumpy Baker was definitely one to enjoy, and we came away with a roasted garlic and olive sourdough loaf.

Not to mention fangirling a little over Matt Moran, from Aria, Justine, of MasterChef fame, Pete Evans, from Hugo's and My Kitchen Rules and also the guy who plays Alf on Home & Away. I didn't take pictures though, except of Matt Moran, because I didn't want to seem tooo stalker-y!

Now to the food! Dad and I only tried three things, but they were the best three things ever!

Yellow fin tuna, with sweet pork crackling and ruby grapefruit, 10 crowns

from Flying Fish.

Organic grass fed Wagyu beef burger, 12 crowns

from Plan B.

Chocolate Soufflé, 12 crowns

from Bécasse.

Also tried some of the complimentary samples from the City Tattersalls Club: tempura soft shell crab, nifty dough nuts, and a mini panna cotta.

All in all, it was a great experience, and I really hope I get the chance to go again another year.

-elty.

Photos: me.

the mca.

Since I randomly subscribe to a whole bunch of blogs, and I let ideas for posts clog up in a Notepad document, I can't exactly remember who it was that got me started on looking at the MCA store. In any case, here are a couple of things that I found of particular interest. :)


Morris the Memo Donkey


Puzzle Calendar


Mr. Wilson


Teddy Bear Lamp


Chrome Clocky


Butterfly Clock
I totally need that clock for when I go away!

-elty.

Photos: MCA store

baby i'm a fool

I have been crazy busy, finishing my exam on Thursday. Time is flying really quickly!

So now, that I have a little bit of a chance to breathe, I'm glad I stumbled across this sweet little bit of love.


Melody Gardot may just make my week. (Check out the official video here, if you're interested!)

And hey, would you look at that. She's coming to Sydney, supporting Diana Krall with Madeleine Peyroux. That would be total jackpot for my dad.

What unexpected music discoveries have you found lately?

-elty.


Photo: myspace

spring awakening.

With our Wicked tickets booked, my attention has turned to another award winning Broadway musical which is due to start soon in Sydney:

Spring Awakening: A New Musical

(Yes! That 'Book Now' link is clickable!
It will direct you to the Sydney Teatre Company box office site.)
This is the winner of EIGHT Tony Awards, a musical for which Lea Michele was famous for before Glee, based on the controversial 1981 play by Frank Wedekind.

While it touches on some distinct themes, I think that's part of its appeal, not to mention infused with great songs written by Duncan Sheik. I've had a bit of a listen to the Original Broadway Cast, and it's pretty awesome!

Check out the Spring Awakening Facebook and Twitter for updates.
See also, on the Spring Awakening page at STC.

I really want to see this! I must find people to go with...

(Lots more posts sitting waiting to be posted, sorry I haven't gotten around to them yet. But once I finish my exam, I'll set a couple to go for the next week.)

-elty.

Photo: Spring Awakening Australia

green skin and ruby shoes.

This LOLcat came up today, and I was amused, seeing as I'm reading Wicked by Gregory Maguire, in preparation for seeing the musical next month.

It's turning out to be pretty good, though not really quite what I was expecting. In any case, I'm looking forward to the musical. It will be a good chance to catch up with some old friends and just a nice night out.

I am sad, though, to some extent that it's the Australian cast. What I would give to see it on Broadway... Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel, ok, even if they're not there anymore.

-elty.


Photos: Icanhascheezburger; Playbill

etsy finds: veils.

I keep doing this, getting 'inspired' by lookbook pictures and then searching etsy for similar creations. It's kind of fun though, and a good way to procrastinate...


Chocolate Hare @ lookbook


tea with the queen {austie}


1950s vintage navy bow fascinator hat {DearGoldenVintage}


vintage red pillbox hat {calloohcallay}


1940s vintage birdcage headpiece {ggiotta}


black feather fascinator with veiling {eeekdesigns}
(I also really like the strings of pearls!)
Not much commentary. I think that the pieces speak for themselves.

-elty.

colour code: mustard. navy.

I used to love yellow when I was a little kid. I had this yellow OshKosh dress with daisies on it, and it was one of my favourite things to wear.

I just bought a mustard sweater while I was in Singapore. Hopefully it will get some good use when if I get to Copenhagen.

It all started with...


by keiko lynn @ here


by iloveversicle @ here


by garancé dore @ here


by nele m. @ here


by pandora @ here
Photo by thestreetswalker
So what about you? What are your favourite colours to wear?

-elty.

dragonfly.

After receiving a pair of dragonfly studs from tealily a couple of years ago, I started to become fascinated by these little creatures, particularly in jewellery. I then invested in a few necklaces and a couple more drop earrings.

Then one day I dropped one stud on my carpet and while scrounging around on the ground to look for it, I felt a sharp pain in my foot. I'd stepped on it, and the post on the back snapped off. Now, it's on my to-do things to see if there is any way at all that I can repair this, but for now, I am a pair of dragonfly studs short, and it saddens me.

So, while floundering in the midst of procrastination the other day, I decided to do a simple dragonfly search in etsy. Note, I have tried this before, but never seemed to find anything that suited my fancy.

BUT that day? SUCCESS! And while I'm holding these tightly in my pocket... I did find some other dragonfly things that are equally fantabulous!



a limited edition pair of drop earrings {Laboiteabijoux}


a light green marble bracelet {cecilune}


a daydream necklace {ABoxForMyTreasure}


a paper dragonfly garland {pandawithcookie}


a little boy chasing a dragonfly {buildersstudio}
Aren't all these creations absolutely gorgeous?

-elty.