back at the airport

Surprise, surprise I’m back at the airport….ok so not really a surprise but this time its not the crack of dawn or the middle of the night which is a big thing for me as that’s when I’m usually here.

As always I have my routine pretty much sorted these days. Checked in yesterday, bags finally packed and locked down, parked at my favorite parking spot and ordered my coffee. Plus have a few good pieces of reading material in hand to make the flight faster. So all that’s left to do is relax at the airport lounge and get ready for a week of fun and fashion.

I do love flying Virginblue if for no other reason than seeing which cute pinup is on my plane, so here are a couple of the girls I managed to snap before jumping on board.

In 3 hours I’ll be all checked in the hotel and ready to have fun. Watch out GC Tikidoll is coming!!!

What state am I in? What sky am i under?

Thankfully I’m still awake and actually not doing to bad after flying back on the red eye very late last night. Yep that’s right I touched Victorian soil just before midnight which means this little pixie climbed into bed in search of teddy and sweet dreams at about 1am.

This does mean this week depending on occasions I’m attending I can share with you some of my new divine finds from while I was up north. On this trip I was only blessed with 5 hours shopping (one short trip sat morning and the other Monday morning) due to public holidays and other engagements. However I did still get to visit my absolute favorite store Kitten D’amour on the Gold Coast and lets just say the suitcase was a little heavier on the way home. But really who can resist limited edition pieces that look this stunning and for some reason limited time frames do seem to mean the really good stuff jumps out at you more.

So what did I walk away with……2 dresses, a pencil skirt, 2 shirts, 1 cute little top and a FREE pair of jeans. And as always I’m smitten with the store and the service but more on that later. I’m off to have a nap and dream of shoes.

Planning for Wintersun

Ok so its no where near june but with all the air fare specials on my mind has turned to one of my fav times of year WinterSun!!!!!! It doesn't hurt that the Victorian hot rod show is on next weekend. http://www.hotrod.com.au/ Yes I know I just go to drool over the cars but they are SO BEAUTIFUL!

Now growing up on the Gold Coast this was one of the few times when I could indulge myself in the cars, fashion, makeup and music of the 40's 50's and 60's.

And it did make me a feel a little bit more normal being surrounded by all the colour and passion about the time. Sure I may have been the young one who could have been mistaken for being dragged by her father (ok so the first year that was true but once there i was addicted).

So I'm looking at flights and lodgings; plus the most important things WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR????? Time to start ordering from the US and getting in front of that sewing machine. Brace yourself GC your little rockabilly is on her way back!

Plus it doesn't hurt that there will be a burlesque night as well. Oh well I guess I'll just have to force myself to go ;)


so if your interested....
http://www.wintersun.org.au/
http://www.hotrod.com.au/
www.virginblue.com.au
www.jetstar.com.au
www.wotif.com.au

conference

All this christmas travel has got me thinking about the last time I was lucky enough to stay in a plush hotel.

I was sent to a cute boutique hotel near melbourne CBD and of course the little laptop had to come with me. So it got me thinking about the trouble of packing i go through when I hit the road. My best advice is to think about what you can wear that has multi options. (yes all you virginblue check in staff who have seen my giant case this christmas, I can see you shaking your head from here) A couple of basics with some key pieces can really make a difference.

That and some great jewels that can really bring some sparkle to your outfit and face.

travel by TikiDoll featuring Monsoon accessories

Items in this set:
Yachta Regatta Dress-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $105
Blowing Bubbles Dress-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes, $65
Stella McCartney Lauren Whistling bra | NET-A-PORTER.COM, $190
Mourning Light Steel Boned Overbust Corset | Steampunk Clothing,..., $68
Marni Square-toe leather pumps, $710