tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31026767223118490102024-03-05T19:18:06.746+11:00Fashionably yummyCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-42779492181335812602012-12-02T23:23:00.001+11:002012-12-02T23:24:46.890+11:00dear santa.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Dieppa Restrepo booties, Leica M8 in white, Jo Malone candle, Valentino flats, 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli mini, Alexander Wang heels and Anton Heunis statement necklace.<br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Please play nice this Christmas Santa, <u>any</u> of the above will do =D</span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-30781913686760791132012-11-26T22:14:00.000+11:002012-11-26T22:14:19.815+11:00jump, jump, jump around<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There's something about jumpsuits; perhaps it has the ability to elongate my Asian legs. Whatever it is, I'm glad it's sticking around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wore this outfit to my (one of many) birthday lunch with the girls. It is, in fact, a matching two-piece worn as a jumpsuit ;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In my case, I spend money I haven't earned to buy things I <u>really</u> want<span style="color: #0000ee;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Some happy snaps from Sculptures by the sea 2012.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I know my posts are usually quite verbose but hey, a picture is worth a thousand words, right? :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you've been paying attention, you will notice that I have a new blog banner. <br /><br />This has been in the works for quite some time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">At one stage or another: I was contemplating whether I should pay a professional, futilely attempt to create one myself or even ask a few talented friends for their assistance!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How sluggish of me to not even consider asking the person right in front of me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Meet the boy. This is the face behind all my photos (he prefers landscapes and street photography and absolutely hates taking photos for me ha ha ha).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The final product is everything I wanted and <u><i>more</i>!</u> Every little detail in this creation epitomises who I am and what I hope to achieve with this blog. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Every component of this picture signifies something vital:<br /> 1. Asian girl - I used to have straight bangs, this<strike> is</strike> was my signature look! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">2. Insatiable appetite</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">3. Shopping addiction</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">4. Chanel Classic Jumbo - a 25th birthday gift from the boy himself</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">5. Lady in red </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">6. My trusty canon s100 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">7. Even down to the Tiffany&co bracelet! - Talk about an eye for detail!!! <br /><br />I cannot express, no matter how many times, how lucky I am! Thank you x</span></div>
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Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-20719153290058725252012-10-11T22:04:00.001+11:002012-10-11T22:04:58.401+11:00Giveaway - Spike up your life!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you follow me on Instagram, you would notice that I love my accessories. Noticeably, I have a soft spot for anything black and gold. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You will also notice that I love spikes - rings, cuffs, necklace...I have it all. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Therefore, I am hosting my first giveaway - yay! Today I am offering you - amazing Fashionably Yummy readers, a chance to win this amazing gold spike necklace complete with a matching bracelet! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">All you have to do is:</span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1. Like my page on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashionably-Yummy/107298112675888">Facebook</a> and leave your name and email address on the page <u><b>OR</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2. Comment on this post and leave your name and email address</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The winner will be announced on Facebook (so make sure you "like" the page) on 19 October 2012. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Start clicking!!! <br /><br />x</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">At the Boathouse, you can enjoy a nice lunch overlooking the water. <br /><br /><b>Boathouse Palm Beach</b></span></span></div>
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When you combine a leading household name such Schwarzkopf with one of Sydney's current "IT" restaurant, you know you're in for a wonderful ride.</div>
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On Thursday, <a href="http://hrough-beauty-eyes.blogspot.com.au/">Adeline</a> and I attended the Schwarzkopf launch event of their new product - <u><b>Shake it up Colour Foam</b></u> at the amazing Gastro Park. This new permanent hair product is supposed to be easy to use (like shampoo, said the Schwarzkopf speaker) and is available in 12 trendy shades. </div>
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The event was a success with great atmosphere, amazing food by the acclaimed chef - Grant King, and generous choice of cocktails (the cherry sour was divine)! </div>
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Bonus? Jesinta Campbell as the MC and a photobooth :)</div>
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So, on Friday, for the first time in my life, I dyed my own hair! I used the "Dark Cherry" shade and it was as easy as 1,2,3! Look out for my next post to see the final result :) </div>
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The following news should excite both foodies and fashionistas - the launched of Laduree, delivered straight from Paris!<br />
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Laduree is now available in Sydney (Westfield Sydney, near Mulberry). I'd give it a few more weeks for the hype to fritter away, otherwise, be prepared to line up for a good 30-45 minutes!<br />
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On another note, the boy lined up for just under an hour and surprised me with 2 Laduree boxes and my favourite candle scent from diptyque.<br />
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Oh, and the picture above was captured on Sunday - after a nice sunny brunch at Bill's. <br />
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Firstly, LOOK!!! I'm finally taking photos during the day and <i><b>away</b></i> from the car park! Okay, so not <i><b>that</b></i> far away - these were taken just outside the car park on the driveway =P<br />
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Secondly, considering the last post was on the topic of masculine chic, I thought I'd continue the trend here.<br />
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I recall one of the first-ever conversation I had with the boy was regarding "girls in white jeans/pants". To men, white is the epitome of sexy. I spent a great deal of time trying to fathom this statement. I finally get it.<br />
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There are <b><i>two</i></b> possible reasons:<br />
1. White stands for purity - perhaps, men prefers uncharted territories. <br />
2. White represents a mystery. Men wants to imagine what lies beneath (so this point is a little R rated).<br />
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...and in the words of Ryan Lochte himself, the second sexiest piece of clothing on a woman is white jeans! The first sexiest piece of clothing on a woman, according to Ryan, is in one of his button-down shirts - masculine chic!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Wearing;</b> J Brand white jeans, topshop booties, Moschino belt, Boyfriend's vintage Led Zeppelin shirt, Colette white clutch and Lioness mustard blazer</i></span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-78376490858224709292012-08-19T19:29:00.000+10:002012-08-19T19:29:52.437+10:00if i was your boyfriend.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If I was to answer the million dollar question - <i><b>how would you describe your style</b></i> - I would, sum it up masculine chic. <br />
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Contradicting? Yes, as I am often seen in high heels, blinged-up accessories, floral and "pretty" dresses.<br />
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Nonetheless, I find myself "liking" and feeling inspired by masculine-chic style. I love the oversized jumper, the oversized shirt, pegged-trousers with a feminine blouse, the loose singlet, the combat boots, tailored suits paired with pumps, blazers, oxfords, rugged jeans and...the list is endless!<br />
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<b><i>On me:</i></b><br />
<i><a href="http://www.camillaandmarc.com/">Camilla & Marc</a> metallic blazer, Blank NYC boyfriend's jeans (<a href="http://www.shopbop.com/">shopbop</a>), neon yellow necklace (<a href="http://www.forevernew.com.au/">forever new</a>), ankle buckle boots, knuckle ring (<a href="http://www.asos.com/">asos</a>) and white clutch (<a href="http://www.colettehayman.com.au/">colette</a>). </i>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-83672009772587670182012-07-22T12:10:00.001+10:002012-07-22T12:20:27.927+10:00the power of five.I think it's safe to say that I am an "Olympics Nerd". <br />
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Therefore, in honour of the upcoming (yay) London 2012 Olympics, here are some <i>lust</i>-have items in blue, yellow, black, green and red.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Yellow:</b><i> Christopher Cane biker jacket, Giambattista Valli dress, Matthew Williamson tassel dress and Proenza Schouler PS11</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Black:</b><i> Fendi peek-a-boo bag, Phillip Lim leather shorts, Acne biker jacket and Junya Watanabe jacket</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Green:</b><i> Stella McCartney turtle neck, Matthew Williamson bag, ALC mint pants and Sonia Rykiel bow cuff</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Red:</b><i> Alexander McQueen ring, Alexander Wang Diego bag, Lanvin sandals and Gucci pants</i></span><br />
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I'm a tad proud of my tribute to the five Olympic rings :)<br />
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Three (3) weeks amounts to 10000000 years in bloggersphere. </div>
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Which led me to thinking, maybe I am not cut for blogging? </div>
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I've noticed a trend, as long as bloggers are consistently blogging, in whatever path they've chosen; food, fashion, beauty etc - whether I agree or disagree with their taste, style, writing and so forth - they seem to make the cut and make themselves known in the industry. Good on them.<br />
<i><b><br />I sometimes find it difficult to (feasibly) do the following:</b></i></div>
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1. Who has the time to take photos of my outfits every time?</div>
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2. Do fashion bloggers "really" wear heels throughout the day?</div>
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3. I'd normally dress up for night time events - how can I capture them in beautiful lighting?</div>
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4. Where can I conveniently find a nice location for a photoshoot with trees and leaves and grass every time?</div>
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5. How can you have photoshoots when you work 5 days a week, comes home after dark and juggle a social life on weekends?</div>
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These are the questions I battle with before I can become a successful fashion blogger. I welcome any tips from fellow bloggers. </div>
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For now, I shall leave you with shots in my car park!</div>
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<b>Wearing; </b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Shirt - Wayne Cooper </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pants - green palazzo wide leg pants from Asos</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bag - brown zara tote </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Accessories- brown fur collar (I'd love to say faux), CC Skye studded bracelet (black), random orange studded bracelet, Mimco chain bracelet and 3 x Asos Spike rings. </span></div>
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Stepped out to high tea in this outfit on Sunday. I think it's the only outfit I've ever worn with no designer pieces - even accessories! Puffy sleeves top acquired from Vietnam, skirt from a vintage store, shoes from a <i>random</i> place, clutch from Asos, bangles from local market + H&M!<br />
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<i>**disclaimer** statement made above excludes contents inside the clutch =P</i>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-45228439184311803322012-04-21T19:03:00.000+10:002012-04-21T19:03:34.029+10:00printing press.<a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/obsession.html#eFl89SuzPw1gyC5i.99" style="color: #003399;"></a><i><b>Cure for an obsession : get another one - Mason Cooley</b></i><br />
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This time, PRINTS.<br />
Flora, paisley, scarf-printed pants....amazing!!!<br />
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Top, L-R: Jil Sander, Mary Katrantzou, Erdem<br />
Mid, L-R: Stella McCartney, Givenchy, Roberto Cavalli<br />
Bottom, L-R: Versace, Etro <br />
<br />Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-49727633366962817972012-03-30T01:16:00.000+11:002012-03-30T01:16:51.451+11:00home is where the heart is.<div class="MsoNoSpacing">On my recent visit to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam - amongst my many crazy and exciting culinary adventures, there's a restaurant which I think deserves a notable mention.</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">This restaurant is Cuc Gac Quan, translated in English simply means "The Brick Restaurant". The title is very fitting with the overall décor of the restaurant - a very provincial look and feel, it was built on the basis of an "architect's house". There's a pond with real fish, the staircases are made of wood and twigs, all the crockery are made from ceramic and even the drinking straw is made from a morning glory stem! Creative right?</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
The food takes you back to that special place when you were young, enjoying a simple family dinner. </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing">It’s nothing fancy in terms of garnishing and whatnot, however, the taste will leave you wanting more - or at least, fight with your fellow guests over the remaining pieces!<br />
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Overall, quality dishes, reasonable price and prompt service - the perfect formula for a great meal! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tables situated in the front courtyard</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Notice how the concept of the restaurant is consistent from the very minor detail such as the chopsticks holder? Amazing!!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">More traditional crockery - the teapot!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another ultimate favourite - water spinach crab roe soup!!! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Asian eggplant marinated in fish sauce - you can eat this together with the soup above.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Name an exotic fruit and you can have any shake you want! This is Coc aka Toad Mango, a very popular fruit in Vietnam. If you've tasted toad mangoes before, you'd know that the taste is rather sour and hence the drink is accompanied with honey! </span></td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, if you're planning on visiting HCMC anytime soon, I highly recommend you drop by and have a bite here or at least try one of their amazing fruit shakes!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Address:</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Cuc Gac Quan</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="street-address">10 Dang Tat</span>, <span class="extended-address">Ward Tan Dinh</span>, <span class="locality"><span>Ho Chi Minh City</span> <span>District 1</span></span>, <span class="country-name">Vietnam</span></span></i></div><address><span rel="v:address"><span dir="ltr"> </span> </span> </address><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Oh and did I mention Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie recently came here for lunch as well? ;) </span></div></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNoSpacing"></div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-74159312179373415562012-02-20T18:16:00.003+11:002012-02-20T18:20:19.880+11:00arm-mour.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHuujMcEzISGdB1fI6eFNyMSj9IGdmiA_EAun1jNRrasAzQqCvs75u-hoNSR8F9uBg6LadoPy42cM7Sb90STvc6-qxvIYTmMmSttMw8ccLJ-AUIiIoNggxGhimo2Kh6uMw6gh3272-L8/s1600/IMG_1177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHuujMcEzISGdB1fI6eFNyMSj9IGdmiA_EAun1jNRrasAzQqCvs75u-hoNSR8F9uBg6LadoPy42cM7Sb90STvc6-qxvIYTmMmSttMw8ccLJ-AUIiIoNggxGhimo2Kh6uMw6gh3272-L8/s640/IMG_1177.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMXjx76oc0YU9RbyPsBUeRqYByU1FcSAz69_eNIiwKCxrpbH8iryf1z1_mOZTC6jxhLvRa2qCdJwxXIfvv-AqB9vCOP3WYlZE7F2kJebVGHDM8tuIEMhdso1IT9Ykbndc0oCnJK_-lIc/s1600/IMG_1185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHMXjx76oc0YU9RbyPsBUeRqYByU1FcSAz69_eNIiwKCxrpbH8iryf1z1_mOZTC6jxhLvRa2qCdJwxXIfvv-AqB9vCOP3WYlZE7F2kJebVGHDM8tuIEMhdso1IT9Ykbndc0oCnJK_-lIc/s640/IMG_1185.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfRVNqnDokz8lX2jR0Kw4a0uTuYa7gZg7opafEU97c4KwuXrjrj3q2asrbchjEuKioYuA_mgYbGrmPfRR2w-QJmoktoBMf-KCihNoDFk8hF_TVhVjiTswr0zPYrLEcCuFhfmBmLyhjEA/s1600/IMG_1186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfRVNqnDokz8lX2jR0Kw4a0uTuYa7gZg7opafEU97c4KwuXrjrj3q2asrbchjEuKioYuA_mgYbGrmPfRR2w-QJmoktoBMf-KCihNoDFk8hF_TVhVjiTswr0zPYrLEcCuFhfmBmLyhjEA/s640/IMG_1186.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYG41JIV2AKdOocXOq-0-JxmoUE9ZqZyqTg5Zr4X8gFh3sH-yUyQFjEywd9-Yz2y4xje4G9CKPgvvonK82caNnQ34gDY1wddQiD3L-fuZwmrY6UgNOISTSyGaO_k6OgImBTN7ttU05LY/s1600/IMG_1188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkYG41JIV2AKdOocXOq-0-JxmoUE9ZqZyqTg5Zr4X8gFh3sH-yUyQFjEywd9-Yz2y4xje4G9CKPgvvonK82caNnQ34gDY1wddQiD3L-fuZwmrY6UgNOISTSyGaO_k6OgImBTN7ttU05LY/s640/IMG_1188.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
Stepped out to dinner in this outfit. <br />
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I used to always say - "if you wear cheap clothes, you gotta dress it up with expensive accessories".<br />
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Let's face it, good designer accessories can easily cost $300+ a pop! With the increasing influx of chain stores imitating trends and selling for a fraction of the price - is it really worth spending $1,000+ on a Herve Leger dress or would you prefer spending a measly $190 on a bodycon dress in Kookai identical to a Herve? Anyway, my personal answer would be "no" because it's always best to have the real deal, especially something that is "signature".<br />
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Nonetheless, in order to avoid the "cheap chain store look", dress it up with expensive accessories - bag, shoes, ring, necklace, bracelets, earrings....anything! <br />
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Also, if you're planning to be more "frugal", don't wear what everyone else is wearing - try to find that bargain piece that's different from the rest and/or from a secluded boutique and not a chain store. <br />
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<i>Wearing; Bardot off the shoulder top, Maxi skirt (with split), wedges and orange clutch are all from an online Korean store, gold cuff, 2 x Disney Couture bracelets, vintage belt and Asos ring.</i>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-59365335046139802892012-02-12T21:26:00.000+11:002012-02-12T21:26:57.527+11:00cast away.It was a rainy day, feeling defeated by the weather, we reluctantly drove towards the direction leading to <a href="http://www.berowrawatersinn.com/berowrawatersinn/Home.html">Berowra Waters Inn</a>.<br />
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As we drove, there were "postal signs" along the way dropping hints of where to find the location - it's like going on a treasure hunt! <br />
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BWI is set in bushland - on a river, therefore, it can only be accessed by seaplane, boat or on their own private ferry as pictured above. I would suggest the latter because it's a quick 2 minutes ride and extremely convenient!!! <br />
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Now, here's the food:<br />
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Menu: in order, from top to bottom:<br />
1<span class="hasCaption">. Chilled Vichyssoise, Oscietra & Salmon Caviars, Beignets of Hawkesbury Oysters</span><br />
2. <span class="hasCaption">Citrus cured salmon, herb marinated kingfish, beetroot vinegar, slow baked aubergine, soured goats cream</span><br />
3. <span class="hasCaption">Buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, courgette, basil, black cherry balsamic, olive oil sorbet</span><br />
4. <span class="hasCaption">Steamed razor clam, local mud crab meat, spaghettini, garlic, chilli, lemon and parsley <br />
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5. <span class="hasCaption">Steamed Western Australian Marron tail, cous cous, pickled cucumber, avocado, sheeps milk yoghurt, dill pollen</span><br />
6. <span class="hasCaption">Roast local quail, hazelnuts, celeriac, shallots, fermented garlic</span><br />
7. <span class="hasCaption"> Wagyu, native pepper, spinach-fennel, wood mushrooms</span><br />
8. <span class="hasCaption">Fresh cherries, raspberries, cherry sorbet, champagne espuma</span><br />
9. <span class="hasCaption">Apricot, caramel, chocolate, chestnut honey</span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">Every course was spectacular so let's cut it short by focusing on the two standouts:</span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">The very first taste of that </span><span class="hasCaption">Chilled Vichyssoise was unbelievable. I remember turning to my boyfriend and we just stared at each other in bewilderment for several seconds. It's rather rare for me to like something from that first initial "hit" - often, when tasting food, it usually takes several spoons/folks/bites for me to be able to determine whether it's a hit or a miss. Not this one. It was love at first spoon. </span><br />
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Vichyssoise, because it is made from potatoes, leek and cream, it can often be too thick and creamy (I am anti-cream) and after a while, the taste can become sickening. Not this. The vichyssoise at BWI was incredibly smooth.<br />
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Next memorable dish was definitely the <span class="hasCaption"><i>Steamed razor clam, local mud crab meat, spaghettini, garlic, chilli, lemon and parsley</i>. Now, this experience was a little different to the vichyssoise, this hit me on an "emotional" level. </span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">I recall the first time tasting the oysters at Tetsuya's, I had tears of joy in my eyes - literally. How can something taste so beautiful, I thought. Well, this was the second time I've cried (well, it wasn't waterworks or anything) over FOOD!!! I've always been a crab lover, that fact is undeniable. However, this dish was not about the crab, it was about those amazing spaghettini strands - the taste of garlic, chilli, lemon and parsley was captured in every single strand. </span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">Overall, all the food exceeded my expectations.</span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">BWI - definitely my new favourite!</span><br />
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<i><span class="hasCaption">Wearing; Camilla & Marc silk shirt, leather shorts, Chanel classic flap Jumbo in Caviar, YSL arty ring, vintage Casio watch, Shoes from a Korean store and lots of arm candy </span></i>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-58227781347756958382012-02-05T22:20:00.000+11:002012-02-05T22:20:01.290+11:00enter the dragon.I'd like to wish all my fellow Lunar New Year celebrants a happy and prosperous new year! As always, the occasion involved too much eating, some red-pocket-receiving and lots of family fun.<br />
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Christmas celebrations (and feasts) only go on for 2 days - this, lasted the entire WEEK!<br />
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So, here are some of the food highlights. Please note the operative word is "highlight" - impossible to post every single dish up!!!<br />
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<i>Wearing top to bottom; Acne denim shorts, Zimmermann black top, yellow satchel bag, custom-made shoulder padded top, zara black shorts, Asos spotted skort (shorts but look like a skirt), Bardot black blazer and gold metal belt</i>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-50198516864379045652012-01-31T21:25:00.001+11:002012-01-31T21:29:39.900+11:00when doves cry.I am pretty much over the whole pop colour fad.<br />
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With every 2nd store in Westfield stocking something bright, it's becoming cheap and unoriginal allowing every Tom, Dick and Harry (are there female-equivalent names) to look the same. Of course, it all depends on how you wear it.<br />
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In saying that, I'll continue to wear a few bright pieces here and there, other than that- I am reverting back to my black & white mode.<br />
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Especially white. <br />
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Stepped out to a wedding last night in this outfit - <i>wearing; <a href="http://www.showponyfashion.com/">Showpony Fashion</a> dress, 3.1 Phillip Lim clutch from <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">net-a-porter</a>, 2 x silver cuff worn on both arms, <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/?hrd=1&xr=1&mk=VOID&r=3">Asos</a> chain-link ring, <a href="http://www.lovisa.com.au/">Lovisa</a> red necklace and red wedges from overseas.</i>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-17669715683374098662012-01-03T20:06:00.000+11:002012-01-03T20:06:16.879+11:00welcoming 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZaxCpRjoWpoLKYAgSw_2IgRJpHe-JRvqdK550wAT4mjWcX2bwB65ZgqbJTs3dd-z1wD8FumfXD7lqQQbX3X9Ei4sqpisl5y80AVEUcg0DDvDq7j1NOph7jDaOgtZvak1iURn4MSgTW8/s1600/photo-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZaxCpRjoWpoLKYAgSw_2IgRJpHe-JRvqdK550wAT4mjWcX2bwB65ZgqbJTs3dd-z1wD8FumfXD7lqQQbX3X9Ei4sqpisl5y80AVEUcg0DDvDq7j1NOph7jDaOgtZvak1iURn4MSgTW8/s400/photo-3.jpg" width="400" /><span id="goog_818258487"></span><span id="goog_818258488"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE2169ulE4Nk622zOmrz5BIaYxUS9V8tSmnOgBIGmbAizJ07lTBYRGgNYxm4BZARS_82YauIBYpGmJMQRiemy1joQt-LiA3830YE2ocR0tHRf-Li5DqljMTxZFCEBgMPMi7vsJYFZlBY/s1600/3db28478343d11e1abb01231381b65e3_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE2169ulE4Nk622zOmrz5BIaYxUS9V8tSmnOgBIGmbAizJ07lTBYRGgNYxm4BZARS_82YauIBYpGmJMQRiemy1joQt-LiA3830YE2ocR0tHRf-Li5DqljMTxZFCEBgMPMi7vsJYFZlBY/s400/3db28478343d11e1abb01231381b65e3_7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Happy New Year lovelies! Sydney's fireworks lived up to expectations (and costs considering how much was involved in making it happen)!<br />
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Hope you all welcomed 2012 with a bang (literally). It was a casual celebration for yours truly, sitting on the lawn amongst wonderful friends, snacking and sipping away as we count down to the 9pm and midnight fireworks. Couldn't ask for a better view, thanks to my dear friend for being so conveniently located in McMahon's point where our view was the one and only Harbour Bridge!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Wearing; (casual) Zara glittery gold top, vintage high-waisted pants, Asos skinny belt, yellow satchel bag, <span>Marais USA Gladiator</span> sandals from Solestruck </span></i>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-3514973524422361242011-12-30T14:09:00.001+11:002011-12-30T14:10:50.288+11:00t'was a good year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJT1pOEaYcqu2Hzt8rBt3qRCWia4j0MFubvvyIJk6u6m25nesql7qFiDWYTMIOMblb5aNzs25_JKt4IYe3vK3fygJTgc1ifnTZYN69SjAaul_JLRd9ZmJwtuut1gXEPJu_1uxPZc5UVgY/s1600/398494_286446691405817_100001214658309_890897_1718306567_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJT1pOEaYcqu2Hzt8rBt3qRCWia4j0MFubvvyIJk6u6m25nesql7qFiDWYTMIOMblb5aNzs25_JKt4IYe3vK3fygJTgc1ifnTZYN69SjAaul_JLRd9ZmJwtuut1gXEPJu_1uxPZc5UVgY/s640/398494_286446691405817_100001214658309_890897_1718306567_n.jpg" width="552" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>On the eve of 2012 (well okay I'm a day ahead), as I reflect on the year 2011, lots of goals are left unaccomplished. I can use all the excuses under the sun...."had a tough year", "lots of bad luck" so on and so forth, but truth be told, none is good enough. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I received this "Goals" book from Kikki.K for Christmas and it is by far, although not materialistic, my favourite present. I'm going to use this to keep tab of all my aspirations and goals and what I need to do in order to achieve them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The book is divided into segments:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Personal Development</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Family and Relationships</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Finance and Career</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- Health and fitness</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">- "Dare to dream" i.e Go to Mars</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>I need to add two more - Wear the same things twice in photos (who cares) and eat less - quality will remain but definitely need to cut down on "quantity"! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What are some of your goals for 2012?</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy New Year lovelies xo</div>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-78377007395474650642011-12-27T18:07:00.000+11:002011-12-27T18:07:59.756+11:00joyeux Noël<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcAMciIb2ZVLohXJ4SLPUgXNuz3CVLLDQ0Ogxs6GJdWqGZW2uWSVK0iZbd47s8bpVwqJJxQFnwhC5y3Dl4CCzrnYL2hZLlrA4TpQT0b0mODDZg_66OATcb6t01OGHup7KeRTRucrtADI/s1600/IMG_6776.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFcAMciIb2ZVLohXJ4SLPUgXNuz3CVLLDQ0Ogxs6GJdWqGZW2uWSVK0iZbd47s8bpVwqJJxQFnwhC5y3Dl4CCzrnYL2hZLlrA4TpQT0b0mODDZg_66OATcb6t01OGHup7KeRTRucrtADI/s640/IMG_6776.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicUJsLgYyhyYeYh2vjlSFVZyzPYeoDDR47D8617Vaj4RcjrGBE-8CplcP-0yuQJr5bqqLLufvuWKShjLDHvN6LDZ-wGfwRm5MNLZxmmYh4cBbha_cpuCNElHdmlxwO1M8qTTiXACeBXbg/s1600/IMG_6778.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A few snapshots from the Christmas weekend - eve and day.<br />
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The feast was held at my sister's pad and the menu included (as pictured above):<br />
<ul><li> 2.5kg of prawns - all nicely peeled by yours truly</li>
<li>Turkey, ham and prosciutto platter</li>
<li>Scallops wrapped in a layer of prosciutto and glazed by ginger + shallots soy sauce</li>
<li>My sticky date and banana pudding</li>
</ul>Please note, not the entire menu is pictured above as they were your typical salad, chicken, skewers etc - not as interesting. <br />
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I guess the highlight for me was that the sticky date and banana pudding turned out "visually" better than I expected considering I had to improvise by using a normal eating bowl for the shape outline! The taste? Well, let's just say everyone had a clean plate =p<br />
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Normally I'd wear an old red dress on Christmas day and just throw on a really casual outfit since we're usually indoors in the comfort of family. This year, we went to mass on Christmas eve so wore something a little better but not too dressed up. <br />
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Merry Christmas readers xo<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Christmas Eve Wearing;</b> Zara orange shirt, Zara white shorts, tan brogues and tan tote both from a Korean store ,Asos cuff and pop up shop necklace.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Christmas Day Wearing;</b> green <a href="http://www.sportsgirl.com.au/">sportsgirl</a> singlet, yellow satchel bag, <a href="http://www.mimco.com.au/">Mimco</a> bow necklace, random chain-store skirt bought just for Christmas day, Asos sandals</i></span>Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083696590392999516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102676722311849010.post-51555621668334150932011-12-21T22:55:00.000+11:002011-12-21T22:55:05.522+11:00easy, breezy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZN3jSGV1233v0Ya7vnOYVvJ7F8DJwGWFl28kfDxSaOA9OvlyNPg5J_ilG_z1l4xwJrGk_j6Ou2fMkNgDRNTr5MA92XVSkoOeiFI89HwXxr18SxgFWz04rxHPBDY8SnKWXaoifczVk2M/s1600/IMG_6709.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZN3jSGV1233v0Ya7vnOYVvJ7F8DJwGWFl28kfDxSaOA9OvlyNPg5J_ilG_z1l4xwJrGk_j6Ou2fMkNgDRNTr5MA92XVSkoOeiFI89HwXxr18SxgFWz04rxHPBDY8SnKWXaoifczVk2M/s640/IMG_6709.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b>Armory Wharf Cafe - Newington, Sydney</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Food captured above:</div><ol><li>Garlic prawns served in a ceramic pot with casa panotte</li>
<li>Pork and pistachio terrine served w/ Heidi Gruyere (Tas), cornichons and panotte bread</li>
<li> Chorizo, diced octopus & olives baked and served in a ceramic pot with lemon & parsley</li>
<li>Seasonal Sharing Plate with Italian casa panotte bread - mini saffron arancini balls, Baked ricotta blended with olives & grapes, Caprese salad – tomato, basil and boconcini </li>
<li>Confit duck Maryland w/ star anise and blood orange sauce served with roasted sweet potato salad </li>
<li>Pan fried (seared) john dory fillet w/ fennel, orange and walnut salad</li>
</ol>One can only imagine the kind of joy and excitement I had when I first discovered this cafe - a gem amongst the rough edges. Located within a short distance from the Silverwater Juvenile Detention Centre, how can there possibly be a family-friendly scenic cafe- right?<br />
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Wrong!<br />
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Armory Wharf Cafe is not only family-friendly, it caters to the need of all demographics.<br />
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Situated next to a busy children's park and by the water (it's on the wharf - duh!), this is the perfect location for breakfast and brunch/ lunch for the family, couples, friends....or whatever floats your boat- even by yourself (and your best friend ipad or maybe a book).<br />
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<i><b>Quick Rating Guide:</b></i><br />
<b>Food -</b> Breakfast 7/10, lunch 5/10 >>>> it's not the best food, but it's decent and edible.<br />
I had the duck and every time I see the words "confit duck and orange" in the same sentence, I imagine the famous orange marinated duck at Bills. Unfortunately, it's nowhere near as good. <br />
<b>Service -</b> 6/10 >>>> the waiting time can be ridiculous, even with a booking<br />
<b>Location </b>- 8/10<br />
<b>Ambience -</b> 8/10 <br />
<b>Parking - </b>since it's located next to a busy park, parking can take up to 30mins<br />
<b>Downfall -</b> it's weather permitted, I can't imagine the place to shine on a dull rainy day<br />
<b>Advice - </b>book in advance on weekends <br />
<b>Advantages -</b> a funky unique eatery closer to home, you won't have to trek all that way to Surry Hills or Darlinghurst just to have a decent brunch. This is also a great venue for capturing photos ;)<br />
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Short review/post because currently experiencing writer's block, heck I don't even know if I'm making any sense. I'm too busy thinking about the Christmas menu for Sunday and salivating at the thought of pan-fried scallops mmmmmm<br />
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xx<br />
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<i>Wearing; Red Asos skirt with belt, Topshop bow suspenders stockings, Wedges and tote from a Korean store in Chinatown, Third Millennium silk blouse, Fendi bracelet, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shop.popupshop">Pop Up Shop</a> necklace, Fox tail faux fur key chain</i><br />
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