Iridescent Irises

Last week, I final brought a vase into the office.  We had a stack of them that we used as wedding decorations last year and most are still in their boxes in our cupboards at home.

So yesterday, I popped out to the flower stand at the eastern end of Martin Place and picked up a bunch of irises for $5.

Even if they only last the week that is beautiful flowers for only a $1 a day.

You'd be hard pressed to find a better or more beautiful bargain.

Hermes for free!

I am such a fan of getting something for nothing!

Granted it doesn't happen often but when it does, it gives you such a warm glow.

While trolling the internet on one of my favourite sites, I discovered, buried deep within the site, some nifty little freebies.

Now Hermes is pretty much solely associated with $500+ scarves and magically expensive dinnerwear but I found some nice little Hermes freebies that will put a smile of your face at the end of a Monday.

There are few little odds and ends available but my three favourites are:

1.  The wallpapers (on the website go to the Corporate Website - The World of Hermes and choose the "Hermes Wallpaper":

There are several different styles or wallpaper and each comes in several colours.  The above two were my favourites - the Pele Mele (top) and the Bibliotheque (bottom).

2.  The cuffs (as for above but choose "I want it, I'll have it!") which unfortunately I cannot work out how to put a picture up as there are in pdf format :-(

Anyhow, it is an origami (plus some glue and scissors) Rivale cuff in 6 different styles!  Very cool!

3.  But my favourite of all is the scarf tying knot cards!!  A mix of gorgeous photographs and quirky cartoons that show you how one or more Hermes scarves can become anything from a bag to a dress with a couple of quick knots!

I have tried a few of the suggestions and they are very wearable.  I challenge you to knot yourself up a little outfit from a couple of scarves (Hermes scarves are optional).

If I think about it...the few items above can makeover your computer and yourself all for free!  Now that's bargain hunting at it's best!

Oliver + Co - The cutest ballet flats ever

I just discovered this really lovely site.

Oliver + Co are an Aussie brand that make really sweet ballet flats in lots of different patterns.  They are all linen or silk with buttery leather linings and really cute names.

At the moment they also have a lovely sale on so you can have heavenly feet for a heavenly price!

Do take a minute to have a look!

Cocolee and The Dreamery Huge Online Sales!

Nothing breaks up a busy workday like a quick trip to the shops.  Now, you don't even have to leave your desk!  Plus, unlike rummaging through bargain bins, online shopping makes it really simple and easy to find super buys.

There are a few really good sales on at the moment and 70% off seems to be the deal  These are my picks:

I just picked up this gorgeous silver linen silk cardi by Cylk is just divine! Was $239 now $41.40 at Cocolee's Mega Sale online.

They stock lots of brands including Woodford & Co and Yeojin Bae.  It also has a facility for you to buy and sell pre-loved fashion.

 This very pretty long singlet is by Fernando Frisoni.  It is wool and ramie and a complete bargain at $33 down from $110!  Can't wait for it to arrive!

I also picked up this super Rachael Ruddick Stitched Ostrich Cuff for $50 instead of $100.

Both the singlet and the cuff are from The Dreamery, an online and onsite store in Darlinghurst, NSW, which stocks lots of really good Aussie designers.

Best of all, if you put in the code "MissyLovesASale" when you check out, you get an extra 30% off the sale price!!!  Both together including express postage cost me less than $70.

Now back to work.  They might be bargains but I still have to pay for them!