Why oh why must time fly?

Striped top from Target

Black stirrup leggings from Target (similar here)

Owl sweater from Dotti (owl sweater in blue here)

Bow wedge heels by Naturalizer

Braided shopper tote in tan leather by Zara

Is it just me or is time moving faster? I can’t believe it is almost half-way through 2013 already. I always feel like that with life, that everything is too quick, that sometimes you don’t have time to really enjoy what’s real. And sometimes you realise this all too late.

It’s kind of like that quote from Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro -

“Maybe none of us really understand what we've lived through, or feel we've had enough time.”

Do you feel that time moves too quickly?

Seeing Red

Navy Floral Print Dress by Warehouse (available here)

Navy Cardigan by Jeans West (last year- similar here)

Dark Grey tights- eBay

Tan mary-jane heels by Hush Puppies (from Amazon)

I have been wanting to go back red for a while now but wasn’t sure about it as I find some reds clash really bad with my wardrobe. So rather than go for my usual shade or copper I opted for a vibrant red. I am really happy with the result but eventually I am hoping to go “redder”. Who ever said blondes have more fun obviously never went red!

Let me know what you think!

XO Ilana

So much beauty in the world

    

“I guess I could be pretty pissed off about what happened to me, but it's hard to stay mad when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much. My heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst. And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain, and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life. You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry. You will someday.”

**Quote from American Beauty

**All image sources can be found here

The most beautiful dress in the world

Twin Set dress (purchased on eBay)

Black leggings from Big W

Black Flats by Diana Ferrari

This is seriously the most beautiful dress in the world. I am in LOVE with the intricate embroidery and detailed beading this is such a special dress. I actually got this on eBay for just $10. I know, I couldn’t believe it either. Definitely one of my new favourites!

XO Ilana

Mustard

Mustard knit jumper from Valleygirl

Studded Belt from Dotti

Black skinny pants from Jeans West

Flats by Diana Ferrari

Bag by Oroton

Hi Friends. This week has been super crazy busy I honestly don’t know where the time has gone. It is Thursday and I thought it was Wednesday today!

Mustard is probably one of my favourite colours in the world to wear. When I saw this jumper for just $20 I knew I had to have it. It is really warm too which is good because it is getting pretty chilly now (finally!)

Thanks for the advice people left about camera lighting I really appreciate it. Make sure you enter my Modcloth gift voucher give away if you haven’t already!

XO Ilana