melbourne

So a fortnight ago my sister and her besties (yes I was the blues guy) piled in our car to take the 6 hour road trip down to Melbourne to visit Mr. Marando. We were crazy enough to leave at 2am in the morning as we were waiting for our other friend to make it passed the road blocked bridge at Kangaroo Valley and we managed to drive through the night to arrive the next day in the chilly capital.

I don't know some of you might think that 6 hours is a bit of a trek but I think we are used to it making the 5 hour drive to college so often and on the plus side a return trip to Melbourne only cost each of us a few hours driving + $50 petrol money.

Both Kate (also a teacher) and I needed to escape the job just for the weekend and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to visit and see what all the fuss is about. The markets were like any old markets...but I did enjoy the lovely shops and restaurants in the side streets of the city. So many places I need to get back to!!

What I wore: Top from Opshop 50cents (I got a whole bag for $6 and I fit a whole bunch of stuff in it). Plain black tights $8, necklace from Forever 21, side bag $1 and Nike kicks that I got in Cali for $45. My sister and I played swapsies and she wore my shoes and put my black boots on for dinner.

Beautiful breakfast made by Micheal.

We also managed to catch a show....Rock of Ages.....seriously it was just so light hearted and funny. Some people might turn up their nose at it because its not deep...but like I always say....I'm no snob....I FREAKING LOVED IT!!! It featured so many of our (my sister and I) favourite Supernatural songs!!!! YEW!! Anyways I wanted to be a hero and wear a dress because I was so sick of covering up.....anyways I got a cold from it.....Thanks to my sisters miraculous chicken soup...I was all better in 3 days.

We also ate LOTS at the Crown Casino buffet!!! The dessert was just delicious!
We were also lucky enough to catch up with one of our sisters from college who has taken up her first year out teaching in Melbourne....Next time Lolo we will stay longer!! Sorry my postings may seem so uneventful lately....I haven't had much time to sit down and do as much as I would like....I'm always trying to catch up with everyone...ever since I returned back from America I have only had one weekend home.....so please accept my apologies.

As for the clothes.....I didn't really have anything exciting to wear and I am really sick of boring winter clothes, so both my sister and I wore my bright floral jackets I picked up in Nowra at an Opshop for $2 each. I love the shoulder detailing on the jacket my sister wore.....I chickened out and wore my trusty chucks because I knew we were going to be walking all over the city......Hope you are all well......and thanks for reading.

Big Love,

Falala Mele xo