Indeed, folks, it does. Sigh.
The Australian $$ hit an exchange rate against the US dollar that's the best it's been since 1983. I was 8 years old in 1983, and back then, I didn't know what an exchange rate was and only cared about Barbie dolls, playing "school" and torturing my sisters. Fast forward a few (ahem) years, and now I really really love fashion - clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories to be exact. So, with that, one of the things I was excited about in returning to Australia was shopping! The last time I was here, we were closer to an exchange rate of 60 cents to the dollar, and I lapped it up. My friend Inna and I essentially cleared the shops out. Not so much now....
Now, in my new mantra of living with less, this is all quite in line. But tell that to my heart as I walk to and from work each day, and see adorable outfits and fashion trends. (Don't get me wrong....I see bad fashion too. It happens everywhere.) So, I suppose I am just going to have to be strategic about what I buy. FINE!
Anyway, I do love the fashion here. Things are similar to the fall/winter trends from the States but with cool spins - boots & wedges, fur vests, scarves, skinny jeans, studded accessories, ballet flats. So far I have bought a to-die-for vintage top. Ok, and 2 pairs of ballet flats from a local designer, SamBag. But the flats are absolute necessities...I walk EVERYWHERE. Stilettos only go on once I get to work, and sometimes not even then. The fact that the flats are SO ADORABLE are beside the point....
I also bought a cute potted plant, but that has nothing to do with fashion. Though it looks great in my kitchen window!
ever yours, xoxo
p.s. T-minus two days to Bali!
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