its almost here!

The decorations are starting to appear in shopping centers, uni and school exams are finishing up and creepy photo santa watches you as you try look for a new cosie. Christmas is right around the corner (can you believe it?)!

I think a lot of us here in Australia are even more excited about summer finally coming (its been a loooong winter) but along with summer Christmas comes too and I can't wait to get in the christmas-y spirit (mostly because 'that 70s show' christmas special was on the other day, hmmm).

Here's my christmas list so far (notice total lack of clothing? well i don't plan to wear any all summer! Just a killer cosie and a tan please?)

1. Fisheye2 OR a Diana and a fish eye lens. (leaning towards the fish eye two because i don't want to be carrying around the extra lens for the diana all the time and the FE2 is cheaper overall) Any advice to the fish eye lovers/owners?
2. Frankie 'Spaces'
3. New wii remote and nunchuck (ka-pow!)
4. Mario Kart (well duh)
5. Washi tape (love this stuff and will come in handy if I go back to school aka uni next year...*cough* maybe..what?!!!)
6. Azzura Bikini by seafolly
7. 'Flower' Sunglasses by RAEN (I bought some RAEN sunnies for Luke and now I'm hooked!)
8. Books! (so many books on my 'to read' list)
9. Just a plain pair of black sandals please (rubi shoes)
10. Mini cactus (weird to have this on the list but I've been wanting some for ages! Preferably one that cannot hurt me)

emma

hidden treasure

Not an overly exciting outfit (summer gets like that) but I had to show you the pendant my mum bought me at a market while she was away on holiday.

During the past couple weeks I've only managed a couple opshopping trips in my free time although every time I go I seem to be more interested in treasure and trinkets rather than the clothes!
I thought I'd show you some of my favourite treasure I've found! (Can you tell I'm very proud of myself?)

1- vintage plate, some doilies (that the lady secretly put in my bag for me, awww), some books (seinlanguage, treasure island picture version and 'Wild Food!') plus a denim/floral dress.

2 - black sheer blouse, frankie and a lovely little mirror compact with a horse and carriage design

3 - Two photography books

4 - onion soup mug! (I love these and even though its summer now I could not resist)

5 - Tin picnic cups (almost bought some new ones for $50! Snatched these for 6)

and my pride and joy
6 - little knitted christmas pudding and glass cake dome with wooden stand

What do you think??

emma

heart

The lovely team over at new label Lola vs Harper sent me some goodies to play with last week. Lola vs Harper is a new label (yet to be launched) and is the sister brand of australian born Shilla.
Since we were talking about sister labels here I thought I'd get my own sister in on the act and have a little fun with some of the designs!

Above: Lola vs Harper cut out tee and Shilla polka dot bralet
Shilla maxi dress
Below: Shilla high waisted shorts
Lola vs Harper Jacket

We also had a bit of fun with the heart pops that were included in the package.
You can keep in touch with news on Lola here or on twitter here
(Big thanks to Nat and the team at Lola vs Harper!)

emma

haircut

Its been over a year since I've visited my hair dresser and I think its time we met up again soon. This is actually a good photo of my hair but now its quite heavy and it sits flat against the sides of my head and I feel like I'm twelve years old again.

I'm in a bit of a pickle and I'm not sure if i should just ask to get it the same but trimmed or get a different cut. What to do?
One day I will get it cut to my shoulders but for the summer I think i still want it long.

I haven't been the best blogger lately but I have got a few fun little projects ready to show you and one or two still in the making.

I post more often on my tumblr during the week so you can follow me here if you like.
www.spindizzyfallblog.tumblr.com

Feel free to ask me something too =)

emma

my week in hips...

- cat - candy belts - my rat of a dog - new summer mix -

- love bugs - homemade pie - beach - home made tart -

- burnt beach legs - pretty sea plane - picking flowers on a beach trip - bright sunset -

- chinese stamps - my new 4 lense lomo - candles - cheap wine and wokstar -

Some hipstamatic snaps from over the weekend and last week

see the world in green and blue

On the weekend we went to the sydney flea markets. It was one of the most lovely sunny days since last summer and even though i only left with a few books, veges and a bunch of daisies, I had a great day. (sorry to unload all my joy on you, reader)

While we were there (right before we took this photo actually) a reader came up to me and told me she loved my blog. It was so nice of her but she must have been in a hurry because all i could get out was a 'oh really? cool, uh thankyou!' before she was past me and out of sight!

I took a lot of photos so I thought I'd share all the wonders with you. You can find pretty much anything here with the flower market and food market right next to the good ol' second hand flea market.

wearing:
my new favourite dress - vintage
those boots i'll never ever throw away
vintage backpack

check out that 'cats cats cats cats' book. So tempting

emma

do you want to know a secret?

(Bucaneer Shorts -two colours-, Bell Bird Skirt & Treasure Tee, Nautilus Silk Top & Moonshine Maxi and The Anchor Shorts -My Favourite!-)

Secret Squirrel's summer collection, Deep Blue Sea, is inspired by the mysteries found along the ocean floor. I love this darker view on summer.
The collection has texture, print, pattern, plus a couple dark mustard pieces scattered throughout.

If you've been following me for a while (or at least since last summer) you will know I LOVE my high waisted shorts and these amazing 'Anchor Shorts' have caught me, hook-line-&-sinker!

I just hope my hips and these babies get along nicely over summer!

SECRET SQUIRREL