My Little Red Shorts

For me, being back at uni means being back out in the country side. It’s now my second week back at uni and I thought I would share with you one of my outfits!
I really love how these photos turned out, with my orangey-red shorts in contrast with the light green forage of the country background. It was completely unplanned, I just wore what I had been wearing at uni all day and it simply worked!
I wear high waisted clothing everywhere (Because I’m short, high-waisted skirts and shorts tend to make me look taller) and uni is no exception. I like to invest in expensive pieces that really flatter my small figure but these shorts from Forever New fit me perfectly while only costing $4! Yep, again these shorts are part of my haul from the suitcase rummages I visited in the holidays! (Click here to see more pieces from my suitcase rummage haul!) And I would really encourage you to visit these markets, you never know what you can find there. You can check if they are visiting a city near you at their website here!
Back to my outfit, I often need to wear enclosed shoes around campus so when I spotted these black heeled ankle boots at K-mart for $25, I knew I needed them! They look very similar to these lipstik boots I’ve seen advertised on instagram but are less than half the price! How’s that for fashion on a budget?!
I hope you guys are all having a great week and if you haven’t already make sure you check out my new Etsy shop full of heaps of pretty high-waisted shorts made by me! anneinthedollhouse.etsy.com
Kelly xx

My Top 3 Go-To Hair Styles

Afternoon Lovelies!

I have just started up my new beauty page on my blog! So if you’re a beauty lover out there, make sure you watch this space as I have a ton of beauty post ideas lined up for you!

 Today I am going to share with you guys my top 3 go-to hair styles for when you have no clue what to do with your hair. This is a problem I struggle with often myself but I hope this post is able to some of you out when lacking inspiration in the hair department.

1. Side pieces pinned back-this style is super simple and looks quite sophisticated from the back. I never used to be able to get my front pieces all the way to the back of my head and used to just pin my bangs to the side of my head, so that is a possibility for anyone with shorter hair.

2. Low pony with ribbon-This low pony of mine is a bit messy, but sometimes that’s the look I like! I love the cute everyday look when I add a ribbon. Sleek versions of a low pony also look chic and sophisticated, if that’s the look you want.

3. Side bang plait-I wore this style to uni today and I love how easy yet different it is! Simple plait your front piece of hair to the side and pin with a few bobby pins. To add a bit of volume to your plait, loosen up the plait a bit after pinning it.

Hope this inspired you to try some new hair styles! And I will be back with more outfit posts next week!

Also I am planning on opening my online etsy store sometime this weekend! So keep a look out for my pretty hand-made designs! Hope the rest of the week treats you all well.

Kelly xx

Little Black Skirts & Silk Crepe Crops

Hello lovelies,
Hope the weekend treated you all well! Today I bring you some of my haul from the Brisbane suitcase rummages that I’ve been to over the last few weekends! I think I’ve become addicted to these markets, I love how I can find big fashion brands for a tiny price reinforcing my mantra that you can be a student on a tiny budget and still keep up with the latest trends.
Crops are everywhere right now and today I am wearing this Backstage silk crop which I bought from the markets for $4! Such a steal! I looked up a similar crop on the Backstage website and was astonished to find it $110! I also did a search on e-bay, to find you guys a cheaper option and found this one which is similar in style but a different colour.
Pleated skirts also seem to be on trend right now and this black pleated one also only cost me $4 at the rummage markets! It is by a band called Bling & Chic and I am in love! I found this one on e-bay, which is the same label with a similar style, but different colour. I also found this super cheap alternative, perfect for if you simply want a black pleated skirt!
My sunnies are from a sunglass stall at Carrara Markets on the Gold Coast, I’ve had them for ages now and love their chic and simple style!
I have a stack of new clothing to shoot that I can’t wait to show you guys because you shouldn’t have to for-go fashion, just because you’re a student! (Or on a budget)
Kelly xx

My Shift Dress Obsession

I’ve been obsessed with shift dresses lately I just had to share a post about one! I’ve recently bought 5 shift dresses but this one would have to be my favourite. I love how this dress from Dotti is so versatile, it’s casual paired with strappy sandals, or you can easily dress it up with a pair of heels and statement necklace, which is what I did when I went to Cloudland in Brisbane last month.
Being able to dress up a piece or wear it casually is definitely a big factor I consider when shopping, especially being a student on a tight budget!
Let me know in the comments below if you have any pieces you can’t stop wearing because, simply because you can wear them everywhere!
Kelly xx