Dusty covers and yellow pages

Gould's Book Arcade, Newtown, Sydney

There is something very alluring about old books. I love their crumbling, dusty covers and crisp, yellow pages. I love their musty smell and how they all seem to whisper, "come to me, come to me and listen to what I have to say." Above all, I love the joy of discovering something unexpected amidst the organised mess. 

I could spend a whole afternoon lost in this sea of books. But alas, my friends and I went to into this book store only after our dinner and we couldn't stay for too long because it was already late.

The finds

xx

Sydney Trip 2011/2012 - Day Two

In case you missed it:
Sydney Trip 2011/2012 - Day One


DAY TWO (30/12/2011): Sydney Fish Market & Darling Harbour
Day 2 of the trip consisted of a scrumptious lunch at Sydney Fish Harbour and a long walk around the Darling Harbour

// Boater's hat, Bardot, $20 / Dress, Made by me / Bag, Sportsgirl, $15 //

From my friend's iPhone

From my friend's iPhone

Spoilt for choice at Sydney Fish Markets

Lunch

Seagulls

Mint and chocolate chip ice cream 

If you haven't noticed, the bottom of the label actually says, "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children".

SYDNEY TRIP 2011/2012 - DAY ONE

Remember the last time when I said my friends came over to visit me in Sydney? We went to different places around Sydney together and I finally had the chance to show them my favourite places in Sydney. In the next few posts, I'll be showing everyone what I wore and what I did/ate with my friends in Sydney. :)


DAY ONE (29/12/2011): Shopping at Parramatta Westfield

// Super long flowy shirt, Cotton On, $5 / Tank top, Cotton On, $5 / Denim shorts, Cotton On, $10 /  Black wedges, Rubi, $25, Black bucket bag, KMart, $5 //

I'm not quite sure how it happened, but almost everything I wore on that day was from Cotton On / Rubi shoes. I think I bought every single item when they were marked down from their original price. :)

Also, I have no idea why I was giggling in that manner when my friend took that photo. She must have said something funny. P.S.: In case you're curious, my eyes were open. 

Cat eyes. To be honest, it was my first time trying gel eyeliner.  

Lunch was Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese crepe from Mother's Crepe at Parramatta Westfield

This was taken by my friend using her iPhone. Yes, I bought that kimono look-alike thingy. Yes, it was $10.

Afternoon tea. Shopping really really uses a lot of energy.

After an entire day of shopping at Parramatta Westfield, we settled for a delicious dinner at Turkish restaurant, and then continued with more shopping at Burwood Westfield.

Turkish bread and dips. LOVE.

I wish I had photos of our shopping haul. But unfortunately, I do not. That's all for now. Stay tuned for more!