Footy, footy, footy, and some anchors too

A couple of weeks ago I went to my first Australian Football League (AFL or footy for short) game! It was definitely an experience! It is a mixture between American football and rugby. It is huge in Melbourne and its suburbs- 9 teams here! This was Carlton (suburb of Melbourne YAY) vs. Fremantle (southwest of Perth NAY). Of course the rival team has anchors on their uniforms! Even though I was barracking (cheering) for Carlton I had to get some photos of the anchors. In Australia you don't say you are rooting for a team- that means something VERY different!

 
A fan with an anchor on the back of his shirt

 
Action shot

 

Closeup of the jersey

Attention all those with tiny feet

These adorable Dolce Vita Suede Moccasins are on sale for $4.99 (!!!!) at Shop Intuition. However, they only have them in small sizes (6/7)

Almost paradise...

Photos from my weekend on the Gold Coast (Surfer's Paradise)




Doing our best Baywatch run ;) (that's me on the left)


Collecting seashells




Cub at Tiger Island in Dream World


Kangaroo with a joey in her pouch


Crikey!


Waiting for a ride


With one of the Big Brother evictees, Nate (we went to a taping of BB and it was so fun!)


My friend M's sister and cousin (both in HS) came to visit so we took them with us

Canterbury New Zealand

Europafox asked me about the Australian preppy style. I'll try to take some photos this weekend of more specific items (maybe I can find some examples of real people!) and share some brands I like. For now check out
Canterbury NZ. The polos are really cute!

Use coupon code SUGARDADDY for 30% off and they are currently offering free shipping!

Eye on the prize!

I am back (booo) from my very fun (pictures will be posted soon) weekend escape and getting ready to start the two 2,500 word essays that are due Tuesday. If only I could find the motivation...

Things I am looking forward to: CA edition (in no particular order)

1. Island's Restaurant (I've been dreaming of the cheese fries YUM)

2. having an income! I'll be babysitting part time for one of my favorite families

3. Happy Hour at Pink Taco. I think I'll be eating Mexican food at least once a day!

4. Seeing my friends (Of course I love my Oz friends but I miss my LA friends)

5. My internship! I'll be "volunteering" (aka free labor) on a psych/law project

6. Weekly movies and TV marathons! Movies are expensive here plus I just run out of time so when I'm home I'll need to make up for lost time ;)

7. Celebrity stalking (see number 3),movie premieres, Hollywood Bowl and all that LA jazz :)

8. Hanging with my family! (see numbers 1, 3, and 6)

9. road trips to Las Vegas and Santa Barbara

10. Shopping! J.Crew outlet, TJ Maxx, Marshalls! I am going to go through my closet and sell a lot of clothing I left behind. I mean if I can survive without it for 6 months then these things must not be vital to my wardrobe! Then I can use the money to buy new things ;) I usually sell back to Crossroads.
I can either get cash or store credit (and the store has tons of great labels/designers).

Well at least it will be summer when I get home

I am going to Gold Coast this weekend and unfortunately the weather has taken a turn for the worst (rainy, cool, thunderstorms, the works). I am sad that I won't be able to surf in world famous Surfer's Paradise but vacation is vacation. We will be checking out this awesome themepark called Dreamworld. It's the Australian equivalent to Disneyworld, with multiple "worlds" including Movie World and White Water World. For $10 extra we get to go to the eviction show of Big Brother (which is on EVERY night here and highly addictive). I can't wait to check out the shopping too!

Have a great weekend everyone! I won't be updating until Tues/Wed.

Brothers and Sisters (better late than never!)

I finally found decent videos of the last two episodes online (I just couldn't wait 2 more weeks) and immediately watched them (it is like 230 AM here but whatever!). Any B&S fans out there? What did you think?

If you haven't seen the finale do NOT watch this video:



No matter your feelings on this relationship, you have to admit it was a totally romantic scene! I already downloaded (and am obsessed with) the background song.

I'm already planning my future child's bedroom...

I just love these nautical bedroom pieces from Pottery Barn Kids. I think I may need to redo my bedroom now ;)

How cool is this bed?





Perfect for my future beach house too






I could use these on my desk or on the table or in the bathroom-pretty much anywhere!

And of course something elephant too:

Next stop, Spain!

My friends M and K emailed me the rest of their "nautical" photos from their trip to Spain. I am even more sure that this will be my next trip! My sister and I discussed taking a trip together next summer, after I graduate (whoa!) and before she goes to med school. Spain is very high on our list!

Store in San Sebastian:


Store sign in Bilbao:

First Communion they crashed:

Hard to see but the boy in the white on the left has a little anchor on his sleeve!

Chapel St. Anchor finds

I went with my mom and sister to Chapel St, a nice shopping area in the suburbs across the river. I found this adorable pillow but it was $119! I'm going to go back before I leave and see if it goes on sale. I might also look for it online somewhere else. I also took a photo of the very nautical MAC door. I love the model's anchor bathing suit!

 
 

Team Serena or Team Blair?

I'm not sure if I missed something on Gossip Girl (I haven't seen any of the post-strike episodes) or if these are just for fun, but Fred Flare is selling Team Serena and Team Blair shirts!

Check them out here

I'm team Blair ;)

Nautical ebay find

Ok, maybe I am crazy but I think this was a total steal: pink and white Rafe bag WITH anchor and boat keychains for under $10!



Now a question for all of you ebayers: do you bid as soon as you see something you like or wait until the auction is ending? I ask because I usually wait until under an hour and then bid. I feel like bidding when there are still days left just drives up the prices. Thoughts??

Newsflash

They are showing the SATC Oprah show on Wednesday night!! I can't wait! Australia is just a few weeks behind ;)



Photo from one of my favorite Big/Carrie scenes

I am currently accepting donations...

for these Marc Jacobs shoes:

So...

I am going to be blogging from Los Angeles in exactly 1 month! I'm not really sure how I feel about this. Before my mom and sister came I REALLY didn't want to leave. But after seeing them, I realize I have a lot to look forward to when I get back.

I have 1 week of classes and 4 essays until I am officially done. Then my friend J is coming to visit from LA. We are meeting up in Sydney, then going to Cairns (Great
Barrier Reef) then back to Melbourne before leaving June 24.

Photos from the last week! (Let me just say in my defense, we were getting up before 7am and not getting home until 9 or 10 so yes, I am wearing the same hairdo and outfit!)
Me with my sister:
I'm the one with the anchor tote ;)


Wilma the Wombat:


Spot the albino kangaroo:


Pretty sunset:


Cool lighthouse:


My mom and sister in the rainforest:


Koala:


Me with my mom:


London Bridge (actually fell in 1990, oh the irony):


Penguin: