Well I am off to Kuala Lumpur for the Nuffnang Blog Awards , this little old blog of mine, thanks to your nominations, is a finalist…
So, it’s a red carpet event, gulp, double gulp.
But I thought you might like to see what real girls wear to these events (that would be me, I am no Angelina people)
So What I Wore…for a red carpet bloggers event
First of all I have only ever been to one blogging event, and that was a very low key Christmas drink…I’ve mentioned on here before I am not a super-duper, hyper-Tweeting, networking blogger…up until recently, I was quite happy, with you, me and this old cottage blogging along…I still am…but recently I decided I need to start meeting people who do what I do, because it’s getting a bit lonely in this study on my own…so far so good, I am loving it…but to be honest for this red carpet event I am wet behind the blog ears.
I was more than scared about what to wear…I mean I get a lot of my clothes while I am doing my grocery shopping, I do not have designer labels, I have three kids, one income and a lot of vegetables in my garden and beachy baskets in my life…designer stuff I don’t do…I had visions of everyone looking and being better than me.
But the most important thing?
The dress and the shoes.
I shopped til I dropped for a dress and didn’t find anything I liked…yes I have rather a few ahem issues to deal with when dress shopping…mostly the shoulders (width) in comparison to body and tuck shops in comparison to whole life…
Everything I looked at was either mega-expensive, I found a really really nice number for nearly a thousand bucks or really really cheap and badly made…or, what is trendy right now…big loud colours and flowery things and patterns.
Now I do have a few little black dresses up my sleeve but I wanted something special…
Enter my friend Ali.
Girl with good taste and champagne budget.
So one day, standing on the beach, while doing sport she said she had the most fabulous dress…plain, simple, black, chic, and classic…with a bow sash that you tied…hmmm, yeah…I thought it would be right up my alley.
It was
And is.
I love it.
It wraps you like a dream.
It makes me feel comfortable with red carpets.
So a free dress for me for the ball.
You like?
…with clutch and shoes…
So the rest of the it…
first off to travel in
We will be going out casually in the day courtesy of the Malaysian tourist board…as you know, I love casual wear…
But, ahem, I always like to have a few options…& I have mentioned on here before, that if I buy something that’s nice, and more importantly it makes me feel happy, I buy it more than once…
Version 1, basic shorts, white tank, stripe scarf, bangles & blue t-shirt
tee, Emerson, bangles Tiffany, shoes Wittner
Version 2. basic green shorts, white tank, stripe scarf, bangles & coral t-shirt
shorts Target, tee Emerson
but then of course, what if I fancy not wearing my regular uniform of shorts…
well then there is
Version 3, stripe maxi skirt, basic white tee, aqua sea blue scarf
then there is the poolside version…of course, I will be sipping a cocktail to toast you girls who got me here in the first place…
basic blue tank dress, black pom-pom wrap, skirtini (I found these last year…a bikini with a little skirt attached….with a big bit to cover the old muffin top….love it, I totally recommend & heart this brand, it is NOT budget, but it has washed & held up really well…it’s been in the ocean & still looking good & on its second season but they are doing them this year again…I wear it with a cheapie singlet most of the time unless I am feeling brave…advice given to me by a Beach Cottage Facebook girl and works brilliantly)
dress Mix (I love this range in Coles, I have been waiting a long time for Australian supermarkets to do clothes like the UK ones do…this range is right up my street…fab price, even better design & nice quality, plus nautical stripes and ruffles…in fact I think they designed it personally for me ) shoes Wittner
and because I promised the Beach Cottage Facebook girls a dress post (this is only two of the ones we talked about tho’), here’s me in the dress…no I don’t like my arms, but hey we talked about flaunting our tuck shop arms & so baby I am rocking them…my kiddos were home on school holidays while I was doing this, can I just say very odd looks from teenager
when I get back from the red carpet, I will be wanting these on….my best friend pink polka dot pj pants with my oldest, most washed, softest, grey tee that says home and reminds me of my husband
So that’s it from me, international blogger extraordinaire, haha
I will be back soon with lots of pics, I always miss my kiddos a lot when I go away, especially the little one, I haven’t been away from him that much…and I always like Mr Beach Cottage after I go away…lucky him eh, no broomsticks next week
See you on the other side lovely Beach Cottage friends, I’ll be on Twitter & instagramming with my family if you wanna catch up
Send me your good luck & wishes over the oceans, and I’m going as a fair dinkum Australian with a Aussie passport, go Aussies, go! (I will be the one crying at immigration) x
All your outfits are so, so cute. And you look fabulous. Hope you indulge us with a red-carpet pic (as in, you on it in that dress, not of the carpet). Have a great trip!
Congratulations on this!! Have a great time Sarah, as I know you will. Weather you win it or lose it, remember it’s HOW you play! Your dresses all look great on you and love the up-do.
Have an amazing time Sarah and good luck! That black dress looks amazing, I may be dragging the sewing machine out to make asimilar one, such a classic and chic style. Looking forward to the photos on your return, safe travels my lovely. axx
Your wardrobe is just what I like. Always always a black dress. you could even slip on those white linen pants under one of the dresses…very comfy and coastal chic. Best of luck. I could never do what you are doing…I am so afraid to fly!
That dress can not seriously be from Coles. Oh my god! I need to get myself down to that Mona Vale Store right now!!! Sarah, you look beautiful in that shirt dress. You have totally inspired me to drop 10 kilo’s.
Have a wonderful time.
x
OMG! Your style is exactly what I aim for!!! So stylish! I am bookmarking this for future reference on my phone for when I go shopping………….already got most of it…..but the two black dresses I HAVE to find somewhere!! xx
Girl…. GOOD LUCK!! man I wish you could have packed me so I could hold your hand
now I KNOW you and you are one gorgeous gal who does not have tuck shop arms or a “proper” muffin top……. haha…. they are your issues but sweetie….. you are gorgeous
I cannot WAIT to hear how it all goes. seriously…. why couldn’t you have packed me?
Go forth and conquer Sarah. Your outfits are amazing. The heels divine. I would need two walking sticks to carry those babies off! I am off to check out the skirtini, Have fun.
Good luck Sarah – we would love to be the fly on the wall at this gala…. You rock all these outfits, love the simple classic styles. Have fun – learn lots – enjoy!
Gorgeous Sarah!
Loving the looks you’ve picked. You will be a stunner in that li’l black number, not to mention those oh-so-cute-ready-to-die-for Mary Jane shoes you’ll be flaunting! Have the best time away, a much deserved escape away! Hopefully you can take some time to just enjoy yourself… laze around the pool in your skirtini and drinking pina coladas (drink one for me while you’re at it!) Have a blast, all the very best xo Rachel
Kuala Lampur??? Holy cow, that is so exotic. Your outfirts are adorable. I really love the brown ballet shoes in your travel outfit. You are adorable! Have fun!
all the selected clothing pieces looking FAB and you in that trench piece is winnnnn!! i’m really rootin’ for ya! hope you’ll win—i might not be a long-time fan but i lovelove your blog so much
figured since you’d be in my neck of the woods, we could meet but since i’m not going for the awards, i guess that’s highly unlikely. lol. not sure you’ll have enough time… hmm…
Good Luck!!! I hope you win! I love that coles dress you look fantastic in it!. I have to admit that shirt dress… Very nice, I wish I could wear it half as well… Red carpet dress big tick also. Casual and swim wear – very big tick, I love your casual look… How cute are your P.Js? I need to go through my very bad old collection and have a serious clean out, might end up getting myself some P.Js that actually fit!
ENJOY!!!!! Lots of hugs to you, I am very excited for you!
Sarah, I love it all. FABULOUS!!!
Seriously, you know how to throw together some fab basics and make them rock!
Btw I don’t know what you are worried about with arms and muffin tops. You look amazing!!
I am going to go take a second look at the Emmerson t-shirts, hunt out the other bits at Target and take a journey out to the Coles that stocks the Mix brand.
Thanks for the hot tips!
I think you will look stunning in everything, but especially love the first dress and your new “party shoes” and clutch.
(Have been dress shopping for my 40th next year, so I am in dress mode atm )
Have a fab time and I for one am very proud of your little blog and the fact you have been nominated.
You are a winner in my eyes already!
Enjoy!!
Ok…. I love every single outfit! All of your dresses and your casual wear are lovely! Also, I’ve been stuck here on your cute site for over an hour I LOVE LOVE LOVE your house; I feel more relaxed just looking at the pictures! Every room in your house is exactly what I would love to have for my “get away” I’m a new follower and I added you to my frequent reads! Thanks for stopping by my site today
Best of luck Sarah and have a wonderful time. I’m a big fan of scarves and really impressed how you’ve put all that together on a budget. Very inspiring!
I think you are looking stunning with youe hair open and in that simple black dress. Honestly. Fabulous. You rock the classics boat. Win. You have all my luck.
Wooo you go girl!!! Good luck Sarah..I reckon my vote swung it WIN….WIN…WIN….everyone here chant…..WIN….WIN!! LOUDER……..WIN WIN WIN!!!! Most of all…have a blast! x
I hope you went out there and knocked ‘em dead!!!
Bet you were the best Hidden Gem that attended!
Thought about you all day (((((hugs))))
Loved all the clothes!! Lookin’ good kid!!!
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G'day ladies, let's have a Too Easy Beach Cottage recipe yeah? The original place for Too Easy Recipes on the web ;-)
So, after my last salad went down a storm in my inbox, that's here if you missed it, I had to do this one seeing as I make it most weeks.
There is a problem with this salad and kiddos though...it looks, well, it looks, kinda yucky...but once they try it, they'll ask if and when they are next having it....at least that's what happens in this ratty old cottage...but I must interject here that my kiddos are 'good eaters'? ...they didn't get a choice in that ;-)
Now, stop, don't start running and hitting that next on your blog reading list, pulses are your best friend in the Too Easy Dump & Go kitchen for the busy mum, or busy anyone for that matter...that reminds me I must blog the garlic canneloni Go To for when you forgot to do dinner, feel like a bath but have three ravenous young Beach Cottage Kiddos on your hands...another day.
I am almost embarrassed to tell you how easy this is, we have it so much that I always have a couple, make that six, cans of lentils around and a jar of goat's cheese in the fridge...the great thing about this is that it's all too easy to get ready in just a few minutes, but it looks, tastes and seems like you did oh so very much more than that.
You can obviously too change it up a bit depending on what you have to hand in your kitchen, and I must say that is how I settled on this version...because one day when I made it I didn't have enough Parsley in the garden and so I chucked in some basil too, and liked the Summer feel it added.
I think of this as being a rather posh salad, not sure why, because it couldn't really be further from the truth...the great thing is that it works so well for an average run of the mill day, (when I did this for this blog post, it was a hot Sydney Sunday and I did it just simply to go with Rosemary & Garlic stuffed pork, you can see that pork here),
...but just as easily it works on a regular old Wednesday night when you have lost all enthusiasm for rustling up yet another meal, or indeed on Saturday night, when your friends are on their way over for dinner and you my friend, are in your new vintage inspired clawfoot bathtub (that's me in a few weeks time, k?) without any clothes on, a tipple and no idea what to cook for dinner...
I have a complicated and ever-changing relationship with goat's cheese...it never fails me in its performance and it never fails to impress me (you can find out a bit more on what I like in food here if you like) and I kinda collect it...because it's very easy to collect and has a fairly long fridge-life, I love trying out different ones and there's not many things I love more than goat's cheese on sourdough...but I think the best thing about it is not thinking about it exclusively in the toast/salad department...I've stuffed it in chicken and all sorts of things as a last minute and it's been fab.
But let's get down to the nitty gritty of this super salad that makes you look like an angel who has been on her knees all day scrubbing the front step when really you are in the digital world and spent most of ...
G'day Beach Cottage ladies, howdy, howdy howdy today for a Beach Cottage Too Easy recipe.
If you like cake, cream, sugar and chocolate, make this.
This is, rather than a recipe, a putting it together...as you know I am no dessert maker, but, I do make quite a few sweet things, because, somehow I have ended up with kiddos, who in their roles as offspring, believe that part of the deal, is that not only do I feed them a home-cooked meal with a few homegrown ingredients in there, yes, they also believe that dessert and not the kind that comes out of a packet is included too in this All-Inclusive Deal they call Parenthood.
So, this, for sure, is no culinary masterpiece, but if you are looking for something that is so very easy, dump-able, uses everyday ingredients and at the same time makes you look like you spent hours pulling things together plus tastes good....well, then this is for you.
Best though, you don't make this for yourself, if you have spent the most part of your week sitting on your derriere reading blogs...this my friend ain't low in the calories department...if, however, you are treating yourself to a delight in a mason jar, this is so for you.
I first had a version of this when at dinner back in Old Blighty with a girl, I once, in another life, caught the train up from our village to London with...she was a funny thing really...I am not quite sure how we got on...she was kinda prissy and a bit bothered by too much...I would run to the train flustered, having got up late, and she would have a spreadsheet on the train times, if you know what I mean.
Anyway, a few years later when we both had bambinos, I bumped into her again and we met up for playdates and dinner sometimes....this particular night, after a lovely meal she served up little bowls of creamy, cakey fruity stuff topped off with chocolate flake...it was delicious!
She didn't serve hers in little jars like this, hers were in a champagne glass and not quite so layered as these ones, plus she used tinned fruit not fresh or frozen.
Years later when said offspring kept requesting dessert, one day I wangled together somehow these from what was around in the fridge and they've been with us ever since.
Most likely, if you ever come here for dinner, and shock horror, you dont' bring the dessert with you, this, if you are lucky, will be what you will get.
Throw it all together, sprinkle a lil bit of chocolate on the top and the blog reading past-time you so rudely left in order to make this, is my friend, your oyster.
Beach Cottage Too Easy Layered Raspberry, Cream & Sponge Dessert
1 small maderia or butter cake or a pack of cupcakes (or of course make your own)
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
8 tbsp fruit
1 x chocolate Flake or chocolate bar for grating
1. beat the cream cheese until it is soft
2. whip the cream until soft peaks form
3. combine & add the sugar through
4. cut your cake into portions
& layer into the bottom of your jar
5. add a tablespoon of fruit
6. layer on top the cream combo
7. repeat
8. grate chocolate or Flake on top
*Beach Cottage Recipe Notes : this is just a guide really, you can use any cream that you have on hand...I have made this with clotted cream (don't even go there unless you want to seriously get these babies on your thighs), with double cream and I have even, in desperate times squirted in that, ...
G'day Beach Cottage ladies, well I thought it was time for some blogging tips here today, alongside a few nice flowers and shells ;-)
I was recently part of a blogger discussion group over at Kidspot and a couple of hours later had a few questions from girls who couldn't make it to the live chat, one was on my Facebook page and one via email, the Facebook one I will deal with in another Real Girl Blogging Tips post...the email one asked me what essentials do I think every blog needs?
Well I have been around here for a while now doing the blogging thing, so I should know this, yeah and I mused this on my walk by the sea this morning I thought well what do you only need?
...I think it is really very easy when blogging, whether or not you are blogging up there in the lofty heights of the Super Bloggers or you are just dipping your toe in the water, to get side-tracked by 101 million different things that are 'essential' to your blog and if you are someone like me who actually gets a thrill from reading blogging tips then you are in an even worse place because you will find yourself literally buzzing with these essential things to add/do/implement on your blog.
However, walking along, gulping down that brisk sea air today (no sunshine & clouds) I thought you actually don't need any of that professional blogging stuff to be successful...but there are a few things that are pretty much crucial ...and once I started to think about it I got it down to about 5 - these are the only things that you need to concentrate on...once you have read through take a look at some of the big girl's blogs...you'll see that actually they don't have bundles of stuff on their blogs...but they do have all of these...
So here are my top things that your blog must have
1. About Page
There are all sorts of About Pages out there, and if you search on it there are many different tips and ideas for what to have on yours
Whatever blogging platform you use, adding an About Me Page is easy, quick and simple and will do everything to grow your blog.
I like a long-ish About Page, I am inherently nosy and I like to know a bit more about the person but at the least you should have on it your name and where you are located. I also think a photo is good too...over the last year or so I think this has become more important in blogging - if you are hesitant about that as I was, you can try using sunglasses or a behind shot until you get comfortable.
There is nothing worse than stumbling upon a new blog and going to find out more to only be faced with a piddly little one liner About Me Page...well there is something worse, not having one at all!
2. Contact Page
The chances are someone, somewhere will want to contact you and you will be surprised what lands in your inbox once you put yourself out there on the world wide web with a blog.
Many bloggers also use this page to include details for PR's/brands that may want to contact them and some bloggers put their stats on there too.
A short, to the point and simple Contact Page works really well...whenever I have wanted to contact another blogger I am often very busy and have limited time so I don't want to hang around sifting through information looking for an email address, so concise and clear ...
G'day lovely Beach Cottage lovelies.
So, yeah, so on a roll people, so on a roll.
I feel kinda home accessory wired right now.
I am always telling people, if anyone ever listens, that blogging is all about passion, not that sort of passion, but about passion that makes one tick.
Things like this make me tick tick boom.
I love finding things that suit my budget and let me treat my home but look amazing too.
So without further adieu I introduce you, ladies of the beach, to the blue vintage glasses that I have been stroking for about a week or two now...
These glasses are from a little boutique I sometimes happen upon, this boutique sells also pet accessories, carpet cleaner, bras and compost...it's quite unique though.
And, thanks to my friend Marnie (she blogs over here, go take a look at her praying position, interesting), who just so happens to be one day having me over for a lil' Greek dinner, has let me in on the fact that we call Kmart....The KMart...with an accent ....as in 'I love The KMart'...just like her MIL does. Oh yeah. Love that.
So I have had my eye on reproduction vintage glass blue wine glasses and being trying to find real true vintage blue glasses for like ever.
Oh yes I have spied them in Frenchy boutiques, I have lusted after them in stores that I shouldn't even enter and I have put them back pretty quickly in those shops with the hand-written price tags. C'mon, you know the ones.
And, though all of the above have tempted me, muchly, really, even with my wardrobe stashing skills I just thought that, actually, I'd rather be saving that casherooni for our next trip overseas..
Hello The KMart.
Tick Tick Boom
Vintage style blue wine glasses.
Do not come to my old place and think you might pick up one of these and smile with pleasure at their handblown quality, their weight, and be secretly jealous that my wine glasses cost more than your car...friend, that would not happen...these do not feel like that...indeed these in a funny way reminded me of my baby girl, she was a tiny little thing, with stick legs, the tinsssssssiest ankles and wrists you ever did see, she slept sideways in her cot wedged in between rolled up blankets and would only settle attached to Mr Beach Cottage or I or a (dirty) pj top of mine scrunched up under her nose...the first few times I picked her up to cuddle, being used to Honeymoon Baby who weighed in at 9lbs at birth and has never really stopped growing, I nearly threw her little bird-cum-rat down covered body over my shoulder.
These glasses are like that...be careful or you might lose your wine down the front of your shirt.
But oh baby, we are not talking picking up here, we are not talking quality, we are not talking house accessory snobbery.
Beach Cottage ladies, we are talking aesthetics.
And this is what I need in my cottage.
Blue vintage style glass, paired with coastal / nautical / beach stuff on my deck.
It's The KMart.
Tune in tomorrow, tomorrow, I have more budget foofing for your home, or maybe it will be the dress that wraps me up in supermarket-chic and makes me feel like me again.
Good Day to you my friends, wanna come hang out on my deck, talk house accessories, The KMart and drink some wine from blue glasses?
Sarah
) shoes Wittner
You absolutely ROCK the simple, classic, sophisticated style I aspire to. Have tons of fun and give lots of details and photos please!!
Thanks for the share – have a ball!
Will keep following your adventures on Instagram
All your outfits are so, so cute. And you look fabulous. Hope you indulge us with a red-carpet pic (as in, you on it in that dress, not of the carpet). Have a great trip!
Congratulations on this!! Have a great time Sarah, as I know you will. Weather you win it or lose it, remember it’s HOW you play! Your dresses all look great on you and love the up-do.
Love your outfits, but of all of them, I love your pj’s the most
Have fun at your event!
What a wardrobe gal!!
You’ll rock that awards night…love your shirt dress & bunched hair…
Good luck sweet…all fingers crossed for you…and ENJOY KL…
Going to check out this tankini…
melissa x
Adorable! Adorable! I so overpack
LOVE those black, t shoes. Please, please don’t change your blog now that you’re in “the big leagues”.
Stunning choices and so YOU! Enjoy your spotlight!
You will look fabulous, hope you come back with a prize!
Good Luck! You look awesome! You are always a winner in my book!
Best of luck Sarah. I love all the outfits. You do need options. I might have to go and check out the range at Coles you have inspired me.!!
Good luck Sarah! I’m rooting for you!
Roxanne in Toronto
You look great Sarah!!! Hope you have a great time as I know you will!
Have an amazing time Sarah and good luck! That black dress looks amazing, I may be dragging the sewing machine out to make asimilar one, such a classic and chic style. Looking forward to the photos on your return, safe travels my lovely. axx
Your wardrobe is just what I like. Always always a black dress. you could even slip on those white linen pants under one of the dresses…very comfy and coastal chic. Best of luck. I could never do what you are doing…I am so afraid to fly!
Shoot, girl……you’d look good in anything that you pack! lol! Have a great time, Sarah!
xoxo laurie
That dress can not seriously be from Coles. Oh my god! I need to get myself down to that Mona Vale Store right now!!! Sarah, you look beautiful in that shirt dress. You have totally inspired me to drop 10 kilo’s.
Have a wonderful time.
x
OMG! Your style is exactly what I aim for!!! So stylish! I am bookmarking this for future reference on my phone for when I go shopping………….already got most of it…..but the two black dresses I HAVE to find somewhere!! xx
Whoops was so in total awe of what you are taking I totally forgot to say I hope you have an awesome time!!! lol!
xx
Girl…. GOOD LUCK!! man I wish you could have packed me so I could hold your hand
now I KNOW you and you are one gorgeous gal who does not have tuck shop arms or a “proper” muffin top……. haha…. they are your issues but sweetie….. you are gorgeous
I cannot WAIT to hear how it all goes. seriously…. why couldn’t you have packed me?
Have a fab time, iIknow you will look great!! I hope you come back with a prize…but you are already a winner!!
PS cute shoes!!
AND Fab outfits!!
Sounds like FUN!!! Have a great time. Love the dress. You will rock it.
Go forth and conquer Sarah. Your outfits are amazing. The heels divine. I would need two walking sticks to carry those babies off! I am off to check out the skirtini, Have fun.
Good luck Sarah – we would love to be the fly on the wall at this gala….
You rock all these outfits, love the simple classic styles. Have fun – learn lots – enjoy!
You’re my new style guru, Sarah!!!
Gorgeous Sarah!
Loving the looks you’ve picked. You will be a stunner in that li’l black number, not to mention those oh-so-cute-ready-to-die-for Mary Jane shoes you’ll be flaunting! Have the best time away, a much deserved escape away! Hopefully you can take some time to just enjoy yourself… laze around the pool in your skirtini and drinking pina coladas (drink one for me while you’re at it!) Have a blast, all the very best xo Rachel
Kuala Lampur??? Holy cow, that is so exotic. Your outfirts are adorable. I really love the brown ballet shoes in your travel outfit. You are adorable! Have fun!
exotic, Jen? really??? lols. it’s really not that different from any other major city in the S.E.A. region
all the selected clothing pieces looking FAB and you in that trench piece is winnnnn!!
i’m really rootin’ for ya! hope you’ll win—i might not be a long-time fan but i lovelove your blog so much 
figured since you’d be in my neck of the woods, we could meet but since i’m not going for the awards, i guess that’s highly unlikely. lol. not sure you’ll have enough time… hmm…
at any rate, PLEASE WIN!! lols.
Good Luck!!! I hope you win! I love that coles dress you look fantastic in it!. I have to admit that shirt dress… Very nice, I wish I could wear it half as well… Red carpet dress big tick also. Casual and swim wear – very big tick, I love your casual look… How cute are your P.Js? I need to go through my very bad old collection and have a serious clean out, might end up getting myself some P.Js that actually fit!
ENJOY!!!!! Lots of hugs to you, I am very excited for you!
Sarah, I love it all. FABULOUS!!!
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Seriously, you know how to throw together some fab basics and make them rock!
Btw I don’t know what you are worried about with arms and muffin tops. You look amazing!!
I am going to go take a second look at the Emmerson t-shirts, hunt out the other bits at Target and take a journey out to the Coles that stocks the Mix brand.
Thanks for the hot tips!
I think you will look stunning in everything, but especially love the first dress and your new “party shoes” and clutch.
(Have been dress shopping for my 40th next year, so I am in dress mode atm
Have a fab time and I for one am very proud of your little blog and the fact you have been nominated.
You are a winner in my eyes already!
Enjoy!!
Girl that is some funky wardrobe attire you have there…you are so gonna rock the event in those lbd’s
Have a blast, can’t wait to hear all about it!!
x
Fingers crossed for you! Have a grand time. Love the outfits – nicely put together.
Completely wonderful choices. Those batwings are fine by the way.
Ok…. I love every single outfit! All of your dresses and your casual wear are lovely! Also, I’ve been stuck here on your cute site for over an hour
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your house; I feel more relaxed just looking at the pictures! Every room in your house is exactly what I would love to have for my “get away” I’m a new follower and I added you to my frequent reads! Thanks for stopping by my site today 
Best of luck Sarah and have a wonderful time. I’m a big fan of scarves and really impressed how you’ve put all that together on a budget. Very inspiring!
I think you are looking stunning with youe hair open and in that simple black dress. Honestly. Fabulous. You rock the classics boat. Win. You have all my luck.
Wooo you go girl!!! Good luck Sarah..I reckon my vote swung it
WIN….WIN…WIN….everyone here chant…..WIN….WIN!! LOUDER……..WIN WIN WIN!!!! Most of all…have a blast! x
I hope you went out there and knocked ‘em dead!!!
Bet you were the best Hidden Gem that attended!
Thought about you all day (((((hugs))))
Loved all the clothes!! Lookin’ good kid!!!
enjoy your time on the red carpet – you deserve it – best le xox
I hope you had a fun time in Kuala Lumpur. I’m sorry that you didn’t win
Love the shirt dress! Hope you had fun.