Styling Black

Wearing: Surfstitch's Rusty Wayside Backpack (sponsored), Emu Australia's Jacana Sandals (sponsored), Boohoo Kimono, Asos Stripe Tee, Boohoo Skirt, Dotti Hat

March marks the beginning of a cooler Autumn season, its when daylight saving kicks in and wedding season is at its peak.
I've been learning alot about weddings lately, as I'm trying to plan my own. I learnt that March is the most popular month for us Aussies, followed by November then September. I think it's to do with the cooler, more ideal weather and that Easter is just around the corner.

Me and Hai decided against this popular month, as we don't want to be fighting with other brides for services and venues. So we chose May. Hai proposed to me a few days before his birthday back in January and we will then tie it in by getting married a few days before my own birthday in May. We felt it was a sweet sentiment.

So here's what has been achieved so far in the last two months: we've only managed to book the Reception, we're fighting for our ceremony location (Park owners think the area is going to go into construction and won't be completed by May next year). my first choice for celebrant is already booked out and the photography service I want won't let me book more then a year in advance. It's been abit stressful as of late.

To distract myself from my wedding worries, I go back to what I know - clothes, shopping and small road trips. I recently got myself a pair of some beautiful Jacana sandals from Emu Australia that I love to show off. The shoe is comfortable thanks to the fine leather sole. I love the cross-over strap design with the contrasting zebra print strap at the front.

Another shopping gem I found is the Rusty Wayside bag from Surfstitch  As a lover of backpacks (guilty!) I was looking for one I can easily take from day to night. The leather-look vinyl with the washed, weathered texture was perfect for this.

As I get older, I've been gravitating towards alot of black clothing. I might be feeling its a mature look for me and will suit the big 3-0 that is coming my way. But even though I am wearing black, I stay conscious of keeping my outfit interesting by wearing an assortment of textures.  And wear a hat. A hat is always interesting!

A Food Diary: Superior Burger in Wakely

A Food Dairy: Superior Burger. Shop 5, Bulls Road Wakely, NSW 2176

Just ten minutes from my own home, is a new joint called Superior Burger. Sitting with the local shops is a standard looking takeaway front with 'Superior Burger' signs plastered all over the glass.
Inside, the decor is far from any local takeaway shop I've been to. Pink flamingos and plants adorn the counter, black and white signage everywhere, and the menu on vintage interchangeable letter boards. 'The Best in the West' adorns the wall in pink and yellow neon light signage.

I ordered 'The Bird' burger - dorito fried chicken with cheese, slaw, jalapeno and mayo ($18) and a Large Fries ($7) that was wrapped in butchers' paper. Hai ordered the 2 piece Fried Chicken with pickles ($6) and Beer battered Potato Scallops ($2 each).
My friends ordered the Hot & Sticky Wings ($12 for 4 piece), the potato scallops, The Cheeseburger with beef patty, pickles, onion, tomato and cheese sauce ($16) and large fries.

The American style food is such a nice change especially since its out here in Western Sydney. The portions are huge, I especially love that the chips were served old school style, wrapped in paper just like how my mom used to do.
The food is delicious - like the dorito chicken in The Bird and the gooey cheese sauce in the burgers. I especially love the use of simple white bread buns and not some fancy smancy brioche buns. The chicken is juicy and tender and the chips seasoned perfectly (no need for sauce!). And to top it off, the burgers are served in boxes and cups with 'Superior Burger' stickers on them.

We polished off the meal with Soft Serve of the week ($7) - house made Apple Strudel with vanilla ice cream and Cookies and Cream Macaroon ice cream sandwich ($7). Definitely a satisfying way to end an American inspired meal in good ol' Wakely. Come down for a generous and satisfying feed, it is worth the drive down.