Sunday, January 31, 2010

Been Super Duper Busy!


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Holy moly I'm busy at the moment. Freelancing work has picked up beyond anything I've ever done before (um so many cool things coming up, can't wait to share it with you) AND I'm working full time in a call centre, effectively I'm earning and working the equivalent of 2 full time jobs, which is great except I have no time to blog or even shop to spend that money, ha, which is great for my savings for Tokyo but not my personal life. It will all be over soon, which is great, haven't worked in a call centre or a "normal job" in over a year so its been a bit of a shock to the system and I can't say I want to do it ever again, jeez those places are mind numbingly boring. I'm 99% sure no one knows who I am or reads my blog at work, which is good, even if they have been reading Cleo magazine right beside me I've bit my tongue (thank god there is no photo of me!). I just want to work, get the cashola and get the heck outta there, ha.

BTW this is the most honest I've been on my blog in a long long time. I miss being able to talk openly about my life and decisions, but as my blog has got more and more popular I have had to really assess what I do and don't say on here, but I do know that's why people read it in the first place, it was honest. So maybe I'm gonna be more honest and open again, I don't know. My blog used to be so cathartic for me to write on, and I miss that. However I'm still holding back a little. Maybe I need a private blog? You know my mum and mother in law both read my blog so I can't really bitch about Henry (not that I want to) or anything. I've noticed other bloggers starting private blogs so maybe I'll follow suit, but I can't even blog regularly on this one so maybe I wont. Ok just going round in circles now.


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So my second week of styling the "look of the week" over at The Vine is up. This week is all about beach to bar, which is appropriate for the weather we have had this weekend. Check it out and tell me what you think. Alicia from Sea of Ghosts was my model once again, she rocked it hard this week. The above boots are from Forever New for $109.95, and after this shoot I had to buy them for myself. Gonna be perfect in Tokyo.



So to choose the WINNER of the Stolen Thunder comp I asked Henry to pick a number from 1 through to 85....and he chose 84 which made my counting job easy as its the 2nd last commenter, L Y D. Congratulations, please email me your name and address and I'll send you the necklace right away. Thanks so much to everyone who entered, reading all your comments about what you collected was really fun. So many of you actually collect Babushka dolls! I'm just sorry there isn't a prize for everyone of you. Luckily there will be more comps soon. xoxo

14 comments:

  1. I like that you're honest, where's the fun in not being honest? Readers always appreciate the truth. Although I understand having to hold a few things back :)

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  2. I love your blog Hailey, you are such an inspiration to me. Your blog remains one of the most refreshing that I read on the interwebs.

    Thank you for being YOU.

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  3. Those are great boots!
    And i understand what you mean about wanting to be honest but still have some privacy...it's a tough one.
    I guess just follow your heart & what feels right for you.

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  4. get a livejournal, its ultra private. or maybe they're a thing of the past?

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  5. Hey Hailey, just wanted to say that if you ever come to Brisbane you have to let me know so I could give you directions to this amazing little shop you would just LOVE! It's full of Harajuku inspired dresses, tops and jackets, shoes, belts and all sorts of lovely unique quirky accessories. And most importantly it's all very affordable!
    When I go there I always think of you and your blog :D

    xxx
    Harlow

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  6. We love the honest Hayley! Dont ever change :)

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  7. I love this post- it's great to know the blogger behind the blog. congrats to the winner :)
    xoxo

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  8. im dreading starting fulltime work next week! so i genuinely feel you right now.

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  9. you can get those boots at FOREVER NEW!? brb, going to go and buy them immediately.
    hopefully you can appreciate the money aftewards, when it's all stacked up!

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  10. Your honesty is both fascinating (for the snoops inside all of us) and refreshing (as you never come across as fabricated), but I'm sure you'll still have a loyal following even if you just decide to share your fashion related thoughts. Can't wait to hear about the new projects, so glad exciting things are happening for you!

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  11. Even though you say you're holding back, to me the way you write on your blog always seems to be really open and honest, and I love that.
    Ahh at least when you're done you'll be able to blow all that cash in one big go :) Epic shopping trip

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  12. Loooove the necklace. Do love. I wish I hadn't missed the giveaway, I've decorated my kitchen in babushkas. Love.

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  13. Just randomly stumbled onto your blog, and i love it! You hae such a cool rock-chic style, and these boots are waay too cool :-)
    Panda xxx

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  14. Congrats on all the great projects going at the moment. I really like your shoots for The Vine, love the Slayer dress and those boots! I would've bought them too.
    I really appreciate when a blogger is honest and puts a bit of themselves into their blog. It doesn't need to be too intrusive, but I think it helps to distinguish a blog from all the others out there if I can identify with the author xx

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