Always in a hurry, never stop to worry

The weekend has escaped me again! After last weekend's Mexican themed party and day trip to St Kilda Beach, I spent Saturday finishing off my students' reports and getting stuck into a book called Exile on Main St by Robert Greenfield. It's about the making of the Rolling Stones' album of the same name. I'm a big Rolling Stones fan and have read many of their books. It contains some interesting anecdotes and is written in a narrative style, so I take some parts with a grain of salt. The author does make an effort to mention other people's version of events and sometimes discredits them.


This morning, my mum and I headed off to the market.
My finds:
A navy velvet skirt,
Almost Famous DVD (I love this movie!)
Snakeskin boots (to add to the collection)
Linda McCartney vegetarian cookbook (I've got 4 of her books now)

And all for $16!

Later in the afternoon, I helped out with a big school fair that raised money for the school I work at. I was assigned to selling ride tickets. It was boiling hot, but I still had a great day seeing the local community and chatting to some parents and teachers. I found some things at the secondhand stall including some vintage plates for my mum and I, and an Aloe Vera plant for my sister. 


I forgot to take outfit photos when I got home, so here are some photos from a little while ago, back when there were still oranges on the tree.


I love this Afghan coat. I found it in an opshop on a drive to New South Wales years ago, and it only cost me $4! It's my absolute favourite coat, I've worn it countless times. Last year, I found this vintage woolen skirt in New South Wales. Even the red turtleneck is second hand and I made the necklace myself.


 Before we know it, another week will fly by and I'll be seeing you in a new blog post next Monday. Have a great week!



Comments

  1. Sheila19 November, 2018

    What great finds, Jess! Those snakeskin boots are amazing, and I could totally see them with this fabulous outfit! Have a great week!

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    1. Jess 20 November, 2018

      I can't wait to wear the boots! You too, have a fab week! Xxx

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  2. Vix20 November, 2018

    I remember you commenting that you loved Almost Famous. Now you can watch it to your hear's content! xxx

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  3. Lynn Holland25 November, 2018

    Those snakeskin boots were a great find and I love your jacket.
    We eat the Linda McCartney veggie sausages, they’re very tasty.
    Thanks for popping by my little blog and for mum’s birthday wishes xx

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    1. Jess 26 November, 2018

      Thanks, Lynn!
      I'll have to try the vegie sausages one day. X

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