Not a baby anymore: Summer wardrobe

It seems we've reached that age in childhood with the Little One where clothes have become practical and utilitarian with more of a focus on not impeding movement rather than looking cute, quirky and pretty.

I can't lie i had a lot of fun dressing her when she was just a nugget in the cutest of get-ups. It was one of my favorite things getting to live out that fantasy of having a real life doll to dress up and show off.

Now it's all about running, jumping, swimming, cycling, hanging upside down on the monkey bars which means pretty dresses have mostly been relegated to special occasions or dress ups.

I started compiling her Summer Wardrobe List over the weekend and with the weather already turning and her complaining about being "too hot" plus a few items in her wardrobe getting shabby I felt I better get a wriggle on.

Country Road seem to be doing good things this season. They always seem to be on the money when it comes to childrenswear even if their womenswear leaves a lot to be desired!

T-shirts: Petit Bateau; Sweater: Witchery Kids; Denim Shorts: Country Road; Romper: Zimmermann; Navy Shorts: Witchery Kids; Bikini: Petit Bateau; Dress: Cotton On Kids; Glitter Espadrilles: Country Road; Canvas Slip-ons: Walnut Melbourne; Navy sandals: from Alex & Alexa; Trainers: Lacoste.

The Car List

It's probably no secret I don't drive. I don't even have my licence. Which might seem pretty odd considering I have a child and, well, isn't a car pretty much essential for toting around crap? Well, yes and no.

This year i've sort of constructed my life around the fact i don't have a car. I found an apartment one street away from Little One's kinder that's also 5 mins away from the local train station. 10 mins walk to the good deli, 2 mins to the local milk bar, 4 mins to the tiny supermarket that stocks all the essentials (even fresh almond milk!) To go anywhere else I just taxi it.

But the Little One is off to school next year and I really don't think i can be bothered hauling my butt to the bus stop each morning to catch the only bus that leaves every 30 mins.

So i've been secretly saving my pennies for a car. I still have no idea what I want but here are the contenders from $ to $$$.

Kia Picanto

Hyundai i30

VW Golf Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz A200

Volvo V40

Mercedes Benz GLA

I feel like in my heart it's out of the teeny tiny Kia (they have great aftercare and servicing) and the A200 because, well, it's so preettttttyyyyy inside. How people even decide on a car is beyond me. There are so many options out there

Latest Haul: The Outnet

The Outnet is one of those sites I seem to look at more for fun and morbid curiosity than for actual bargains worth paying for. Recently however i've been in luck. A number of things have come up that i've either contemplated buying at full price for in the past or know would be a good addition to my wardrobe.

Maje is one of those labels that just seem to suit my body. I can generally, just by looking at an item, know whether it will suit me or not and their sizes actually fit me properly.

I knew i needed a black miniskirt and had also been on the lookout for a cream jacket. So when i came cross these i pounced.

   
The black skirt, i discovered this weekend, was still full price in the Melbourne store. So i gave myself a pat on the back for that. The cream jacket fits like a dream. However i'm not convinced by the drapey part. Thankfully, due to its construction, it will be easy to do a bit of DIY and remove it.

I'm not normally into DVF but when I saw this dress in this print i had to have it. I've been going out to dinner a lot lately so i thought it would be perfect. I ended up wearing it to a dinner at Melba at The Langham and it looked great.

Stella McCartney lingerie fits me perfectly. Her bras are my go-to's and I wear the Meg Alluring Contour Plunge as my everyday bra. The straps are sturdily thick but still pretty.

I had admired the pattern of these two when I saw them at David Jones. I had ummed and ahhed about buying them and then when i went back they were out of stock. So when i saw them on The Outnet i snapped them up. A decent bargain too as they are extremely comfortable to wear and seamless.