CHAD

This is what has been keeping me away from the computer this week;



My new 8 week old puppy, Chad! Isn't he the cutest?

The winner of the 'Good Karma Competition" is SorryImLate. Email me your details (karinaxoxo@gmail.com) and the ASOS skirt will be on the way!

xoxo

BETWEEN A SIZE 6 AND 16

What's the best way to go down (or up) a few dress sizes within an hour? Go Shopping!

If I had a $1 for everytime that I've tried on an item of clothing in size 10, 12 and 14, I'd have enough money to have my clothes designed and made to fit!

CHOICE (http://www.choice.com.au/) recently held a roundtable forum between a few Australian fashionista's and have posted a great article about the clothing sizing irregularites.

In short the article points out;

* There is no Australian industry standard for adult clothing sizes; as a result, designers and manufacturers are free to make up their own size specifications.
* Many key industry players have called for government funding of a national sizing survey to assess the body shapes of Australians to help manufacturers, retailers and consumers make a better fit.

Choice reporter, Kate Browne, blogged about her shopping sizing experience, when she went to one of Sydney's biggest shopping strips. You can read her blog here and this is her e-blog



Here is the link to the full article Clothing size irregularities

I definitely recommend reading this, and I would love to know if you US/Canadian and UK shoppers have the same issue?

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Last chance to email the contest below

KARMA GIVEAWAY

Karma must be in the blog-mosphere.

Fellow fashion blogger Lusty is giving away 3 dresses to mark her 500th post. And gorgeous beauty blogger Sarah just ran a contest of which the prize was BIG hamper full of beauty product.

So, as I continue to slowly pack my things to move into my new place (more on that later...) I've come across a few items that just don't work on me (but I can't be bothered to list on Ebay!) My friends are scoring a lot of things, but I've saved a few items to give away to you folks!

First off is a gray jersey high waited knee length skirt. I've only worn this skirt once (despite trying it on many a times - it just doesn't seem to suit me!)

The skirt is a size 12 (which is about a AUS 12, USA 4 - i THINK)

All you need to do is leave a comment! Easy!

xoxo

ETSY ROCKS PART 2

Ok, so my "Etsy Store of the Week" segment has, surprise surprise, become somewhat random!

But the store of the "week" goes to;

Vintage Principessa

Sooo Carrie Bradshaw!!!

God there are so many things I could rock with this dress!

Once again, if you have an Etsy Store or know of someone who does and think it should be featured, email me karinaxoxo@gmail.com

I now have the urge to put on my old formal (a.k.a prom dress).

WEIRD WORLD OF SHOPPING

I think I am an emotional shopper, as well as an emotional eater!!!

In the last 4 days I have purchased the following;

Single Breasted Blazer from Target
Skinny beige belt with gold clasp from Forever New
Racer Back Tank top in a shimmer material from Forever New
Revlon "Black" Eyeliner
Maybelline Mascara
Agent Ninety Nine Top from General Pants
Agent Ninety Nine yellow & purple scarf from General Pants
Cheap ass jeans from Jay Jays
Mens Pink Checked shirt from Jay Jays
Gold 'fancy' studs from Forever New
3 x set underwear from Target

Anyone who is aware of Australian fashion/retail outlets, would notice that I have shopped as the cheapest of cheap chain stores this week! This is because I have gone up a dress size (or EVERYTHING has just shrunk) therefore, I punish myself, by only buying cheap. I refuse to spend a lot of money on clothes that, hopefully, I will not fit into soon!

Is this weird???

DANGEROUS FASHION

Apparently skinny jeans are bad for your health. Excessive wear can cause "Meralgia Paresthetica" aka "Tingling Thigh Syndrome" (that doesn't sound like such a bad thing...)

Hardcore kids, Vogue worshiping Fashionistas and inner city creative types are the main groups at risk of what is commonly known as “tingling thigh syndrome”. Not to be confused with the feeling one gets upon seeing an attractive member of the opposite sex, "Tingling Thigh Syndrome" Scientifically known as Meralgia Paresthetica is actually a nerve problem caused by wearing skinny jeans.

In an article titled "Are Skinny Jeans Bad For Your Health" New York Daily News argues that women are more susceptible when it comes to this little known and debilitating disease: "Coupled with stiletto heels, the pressure these jeans put on the femoral cutaneous nerve that runs through the thigh can cause tingling and burning through the leg."

Dr. John England, of the American Academy of Neurology explains the "thigh tingling:" aspect further saying: “The nerve, in some people, is susceptible to compression...It is a pure sensory nerve — it doesn’t go to muscles or provide strength. Anything that is tight around there could potentially compress the nerve that goes there.”

Scientists warn of other skinny jean related diseases including Testicular Squashetica and Visible Camel Toe which in itself is not an illness but may induce vomiting in others. Scientists are heading to Surry Hills to conduct further studies.

Source

with that, I'm off to dinner (wearing my 'stretch' skinny jeans - putting my health first he he)

xoxo

ONE REASON TO HATE EBAY...

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is finding something you love, but it not being in your size.

I would totally be bidding on this Sass & Bide Kimono Style Cardigan if I were two sizes smaller.


Sass and Bide on Ebay

My head is telling me that being the style that it is, I could fit into this size. My wallet is telling me to save the cash. My metabolism is telling me I should speed it up if I want to be buying Size 8 (AUS) clothing!

SELLING ON EBAY

Its time to start saving for two important 'purchases' that are coming up in the next 6 months... International Travel and Buying my first House!

This means, selling off some goods on Ebay;

KarinaXOXO Ebay Store

As usual, if you identify yourself as a blog reader... you will be entitled to FREE POSTAGE

xoxo