The Lazy week

For the past few days I really haven't done anything except lounge around and do nothing, which has been great! I go back to school tomorrow which sucks but school will  give me some much needed  order to my life. I'm excited to start my art project although I have no idea what i'm doing. For english I have to write a speech about something that has been in the Australian media so i'm doing mine on feminism. I might post it on here if it goes well.

So this week has been very therapeutic and relaxing, on friday some friends of mine had a brunch which was lovely, afterwards I went with my dad to one of my favourite bookstores and to my delight they actually had the rookie yearbook 1 in stock! I have been wanting this book for ages so i'm so happy to have gotten it! I haven't read it all yet but so far I love it!

I will write a post soon about the rookie community. 

                                         
                                           My lovely sister bought me a cupcake, it was delicious!

Guess who's back!

Hello everyone

Yes I am still alive...

So..its been a while hasn't it, many things have happened in this absence of mine but don't worry i'm here to fill you in.

So way back a few month ago my sister and I went on a momentous trip to America. This trip was something so magical and I could never have imagined it to turn out the way it did since it was so perfect. First week I saw my grandmother in Florida whom I had not seen in 9 years! seeing her was a very lovely experience I was lucky to talk to her about my family and her children as well as clothes,Tv shows etc. After that my sister and I flew off to Philadelphia! Let me just say that Philly is an extremely cool,beautiful and interesting place! The incredible history there is magical and being the crazy American history fanatic that I am I was absolutely in my element. In Philly we stayed with and my Mothers brother and his family. This experience has changed my life, my uncle and his family whom I had never met before were so open, loving and friendly they let us walk right into their lives and act as if we were always there. I have created a bond with my family over their which I will be forever grateful for, this trip made me realize how much America is apart of me and that that interesting and weird connection I had always felt actually does make sense. I hope in the future to return and see the lovely gift of family that I have.

All together this trip was amazing and as well as spending time with  family I also did copious amounts of shopping,eating and exploring. I even got to spend a day in New York which was  stupendous!

Here are a sample of photos from the trip

                                                                      Florida!

                                                       

                                                                We arrive in Philly

Meeting me Uncle for the first time! very emotional

 Of course I had to see the Liberty bell! (of course i went on to watch National treasure for the millionth time!)

                                                                      How pretty!

                                                    Chillin with President Washington

The Fam Bam!

                                                                    New York!

                   

                                               Fun times in the awesome Disney store

                                                    Of course Eloise at the Plaza

                                                                     My childhood

                                           I had to have my breakfast at Tiffanies moment

 

Update!

Hey!
so long time no see!
In my time away many things have happened, 

1. I finally finalised my trip to America!! yay, Im going to Florida,Philadelphia and hopefully New York for a day. - Im actually so excited! you have no idea! Im going to visit family some of which I have never met! 
2. I was in a music video!! - Yep thats right!, ill explain more when it comes out.
3. I got a job! - well kind of, I'm working a kids club for two hours on the weekend, Im really glad that i have a way of earning money although its not much it nice to be able to pay for certain things with my own means.
4. I made an intsagram specifically for this blog! -not much on it at the moment but its getting there its thecharismaticprepster.
5. I am slowly but surely cleaning my room! - I know this is soooo not interesting but I just love it when I my room is clean and for the past 4 weeks its been an absolute mess!

Im sorry that update is so short, I promise to write more soon! xx happy weekend 

Valentines day photo shoot

Happy Valentines day everyone!! 
So my best gal pal had a lovely afternoon tea together filled with cupcakes,macaroons and puppies! 
We decided to do a fun photo shoot so here are some of the photos.

Dress: Dangerfield (old) Similar 

My Weekly Wants

1. Dark mint Ghirardelli chocolate || Mint chocolate is my favourite but recently i have been craving it so bad! it just makes me so happy!

2. the Wes Anderson book || I absolutely love Wes Anderson films specifically The Royal Tenenbaums and this book is basically an insight on everything Wes, a HUGE want.

3. The pbteen Emily + Meritt Brass Bunny Table Lamp || this lamp is absolutely beautifully whimsical and if it was just a tad less pricy it would be in my possession. Maybe someday..

4. Daniel wellington watches || These watches are so beautiful and absolutely classic. I desperately need to replace my grey sport watch.

5. Keds || Im hopping on the sneaker trend which I adore and I found these fantastic nautical pair from Taylor swifts keds range.

6. Valentines day roses || so its that time of year again and love is in the air.. just not mine. It would be nice to have some handsome guy bring me roses but I'm just saying. I still LOVE a good ole "galantines day".

7. Jcrew excursion vests || Its sadly still boiling hot here in Australia but I'm dreaming of the day ill be able to wear this!

6 Things that make early school mornings better

Hey everyone so I as you know i recently went back to school and along with all the joys of school is the task of waking up early and getting ready for school. These are a few things that have made my 6:30 am wake up mornings more fun.

1. Simple face wipes ||  These handy dandy wipes are a complete package they help get rid of pimples and refresh my face in the morning. They really wake me up.

2. Yogi Detox tea || This is is so yummy and I find its a great morning tea that cleans your system of toxins and prepares you for the day. Its also a lovely perk to have a cute mug to drink your tea out of!

3. Healthy Breakfast || So the best thing to fuel your body with in the morning is a nutritios fibre and vitamin filled meal. I find I really like oatmeal with some type of flavouring e.g. cinnamon, honey or even turmeric as well as some fruit on the side. Don't get me wrong I do love to indulge in some french toast once in a while but I usually don't have the time to just who some up.

4. Instagram || While I enjoy my breakfast I usually go on my "insta" account charly125 and check out the funky pictures people are posting. This gets rid of the urge to check to during class.

5. Agenda || Alos during breakfast I like to look over my agenda to catch myself up on any important details e.g. homework,up coming tests and birthdays.

6. Lip balm and Perfume || Lastly to complete my morning I like to put on some perfume so I smell wonderful though out the day, I really love the "eau de prep" prep perfume from Tommy Hilfiger it just smells so classy and well.. preppy. I also always dab on some lib balm, Nivea always has some great options.

How do you make your mornings better? Any tips?

Back to school.

Happy Monday everyone!

This past week I unfortunatly returned back to the hallowed halls of High school. So I'm not saying I love school, so don't turn on me but I'm kind of happy to welcome to it back. I know I enjoy and benefit from having a sense of structure in my life ,does anyone else feel that? So this year is a semi big year for me, I'm now in year 11 my second last year. Im suddenly much closer to the top of the food chain than ever before and I kind of love it! First of all yes i do have harder classes (I'm even doing two year 12 subjects Legal and screen acting) but all the subjects I'm doing are things I really enjoy so that makes studying way less of a chore. Secondly this year at my school we get "frees" which are basically lessons where we have nothing and are meant to study but not everyone does. After being back for a few days now I've realised how valuable "frees" are since if i don't dilly dally i can get my homework done and have a relatively free night (score!) And thirdly, its only happened a few times but I've noticed the younger students start to look up at fellow students and I for guidance and i kind of love it! the sense that I have this responsibly as an upper clansmen to help younger students (I know this sounds super cheesy) Anyway so as a whole Im glad I'm back at school the main thing I greatly dislike is MORNINGS! belch! I'm not really a morning person at all! or at least at the moment I'm not. Im always so tired and I end up rushing Because  I stay in bed to much. I usually bribe myself with a yummy breakfast.

Does anyone else feel like this?

Starbucks thinks I'm weird

I have a funny story to tell. Today I was sitting in Starbucks reading and this nice lady who works there came to collect my empty cup and she asked me "oh what are you reading?" I showed her my book which is called "mating rituals of the North American wasp".  

                        Wasp as in Anglo Saxon "preppy" and mating as in marriage and this lady thought I was really reading about the mating rituals of wasps as in the bug. CRINGE! she's like to me "is that interesting" and I said  "yes it's a very cute novel."  I only realised after she left what she actually thought I was reading!

Besides the wasp debacle. I had a wonderful time at Starbucks.

              Did anyone have a more           embarrassing day than me?

Floral mint ootd

                         Ootd:

                     vneck: gap

                 Skort: Lilly Pulitzer 

                    Shoes: sperry

         Hope you had a great day!

My night with Audrey

This week I went to this magical movie theatre which screens classic movies. I saw a double feature of Breakfast at Tiffany's and Roman Holliday.  

These are some awkward photos of what I wore.

Shirt: Ralph Lauren 

Chino  Shorts: Jcrew

Sandals: Jack Rogers

 
 I hope everyone had a great week and an awesome start to the year!

New Year, New Beginnings

Happy New year!!

So i know its a few days in but I thought better late than ever!


This year has not been my year and as the count down started I realised how ready I was to say goodbye. I was so un happy throughout half of 2013 and I want to leave all that heavy "baggage" behind. The more I focus on the bad stuff the the more I will forget the good so adios mopey and sluggish Charlotte and Bonjour cheerful and charismatic Charlotte!

To Highlight the good I made a list of 10 things  I am looking forward to in 2014.

1. Taking better care of myself.
Theres a part of me that always wants to be there for my friends and not let them down, I sometimes forget to tell myself that its ok not to always be there for them and that its ok to have some much needed "me" time.

2. Year 11
this year enter into my second last year of school.  Although this year will be hard, I look forward to the challenge. Although my classes are harder I am doing all classes that I enjoy and Im especially looking forward to my drama and screen acting classes.

3. Blogging more!
This year I really hope to expand this blog more and make it something to be proud of.
I really love having this as a place to explore and share my interests.

4.Reading
I really love reading but I often find myself with excuses why I don't have the time,meanwhile a basket in my closet has been piling high with books I intend to read. So this year I actually want to read them.

5. My first Job
I dont have one yet but I really want to hopefully get one this year. I love shopping but I really want to have the freedom to shop with my own hard earned money so that I can be proud of the things I buy not guilty. I want a job because I think its an all round wonderful experience to have. Ill meet new people and learn new things, whats better than that?

6. Friends new and old
This year I intend to strengthen my friendships and create new ones. Recently I have been a bit out of sink with my friends and I hope this year to rekindle what was. I also hope to meet new and make myself a little bit less sheltered.

7. OOTW
I want to initiate a new post on here that will hopefully make me more committed. Every week I will hopefully post an outfit of the week.  Heres hoping they will be some sort of stylish!

8.Mad Men!
I just very recently started watching mad men. Im hooked! this show has just enough of scandal, fashion and fabricated history to pull me in! Does anyone else desperately want to be friends with Sally Draper?

9. Singing
During the school year I go to singing lessons and each lesson is a highlight of my week. Singing calms me and makes me feel good. I usually try to sing songs which have lyrics that I can relate to. So this year Im excited to jump back on the band wagon and hit that stage!

10. Being Happy
I hope everyone wants this in their year, but for me its one of the most important, I want the majority of my year to be happy and enjoyable. I know thats naive but I would rather be naive than cynical.

I hope you all look forward to this year and welcome it with open arms.