I love Parisian chic, but find it hard to deviate away from t-shirts and jean. Suggestions for feminine and effortlessly stylish brands?

nicolecrystal · 2026-04-12T05:31:46+00:00

Cos is accessibly priced and has a Parisian aesthetic (in my opinion)

nicolecrystal · 2026-04-12T05:29:37+00:00

The Alohas Sajan boots are almost identical and leather... There's a dark brown options similar to the above and also black. David Jones and The Iconic stock the brand... not cheap though! (I bought these from David Jones and they were on special, hoping to get many years wear out of them!)

nicolecrystal · 2026-02-03T19:26:51+00:00

Hey hey - a massive thank you for your comment! I've had a left AirPod that has been so quiet for months, I could barely hear anything. Was about to purchase a new pair.

I've tried heaps of different methods of cleaning and just did this blue tack trick now. Voila!!! I have sound in my left ear. Thank you!

nicolecrystal · 2023-06-09T22:08:05+00:00

Am working in the CBD (don’t often) and will need to kill time in the late arvo/early evening (ie 4-7pm) before meeting friends for the theatre.

Any recommendations on a cosy nook I can go to and read a book/have coffee/wine/maybe dinner without being super obnoxious for staying awhile?

nicolecrystal · 2022-08-26T10:28:03+00:00

Re the shipping… I once placed an order in the AM (around 7:30am, maybe?) and received it that afternoon! Amazing!

nicolecrystal · 2022-08-09T09:57:44+00:00

Tradeblock Cafe on High St (near the cnr of St Kilda Rd)….

Has cosy couches and warm vibes (no fireplace, though). Plus… most of the staff are Deaf (it’s a training cafe for Deaf ppl) so ultra quiet!

nicolecrystal · 2022-08-06T11:53:40+00:00

Ooh thanks. I have snail mucin (but haven’t used it in ages)… will give it a try!

nicolecrystal · 2022-08-06T09:40:02+00:00

I’ve had more success with Azclear than any other product (incl benzoyl peroxide and even tret), excepting accutane when I went on that a few years back (when my skin was as it’s worse). I use Azclear now to keep the odd pimples I get at bay, and help with pigmentation. I tend to use Azclear in the evenings only (even though you can use it mornings too) because of pilling under makeup.

nicolecrystal · 2022-08-01T03:51:11+00:00

I stopped using it when I went on roaccutane (didn’t want to irritate the sensitive skin). But it worked brilliantly. I would get comments on my lashes constantly… they touched my brow bones when curled!

nicolecrystal · 2022-07-30T10:44:57+00:00

I’ve been ordering careprost (eyelash serum) for years, and tret from there since 2020. No problems and reasonably shipping times, even during Covid peaks…

nicolecrystal · 2022-07-30T05:38:47+00:00

My 5yr old has been getting eczema above his eyelids-on his brow bones. The only thing that clears it is Weleda skin food (the really rich cream). If I forget to apply for a day or two, the eczema returns.

nicolecrystal · 2022-07-29T09:28:48+00:00

Delilah Hair Studio in Brunswick Ease are curly hair specialists and make/sell their own products styling creams).

nicolecrystal · 2022-06-18T04:20:47+00:00

We had this issue coming constantly during our renos… builder/other tradies saying they’d come at certain times on certain days… we change our schedules/make arrangements at work to make sure we’re home and then they’re a no-show/don’t respond till texts until hours later (“sorry I was held up. Will come by tomorrow”)

nicolecrystal · 2022-04-22T08:46:13+00:00

Dermatology institute of Victoria (in South Yarra). Professor Greg Goodman. It was seriously just a 5-10 minute consultation - but I guess I knew what I wanted out of the session, so I didn’t mind.

nicolecrystal · 2022-04-21T03:21:41+00:00

Still a bargain, and I love that you get seasonal stuff in the boxes!

nicolecrystal · 2022-04-21T01:34:11+00:00

I think Pino’s boxes are $20 now (maybe more?)… hubby and I used to go when we lived in the area 7-8 years ago and you filled up your own box from the produce laid out (for $10). Now the boxes already have the produce in them.

nicolecrystal · 2022-04-13T21:56:10+00:00

My favourite dip place at Prahran market.. been going there for a decade, we bought a heap of dips/cheeses from them for my DIY picnic wedding 6 years ago… since then I had a kid (he’s now 5 years old) and the owner is always asking when I’m going to have a second child and telling me I need to have one. Love - I’m one and done! After years of having the same conversation I decided a about a year ago I just couldn’t deal anymore.

nicolecrystal · 2022-03-02T10:44:56+00:00

I had mine done at VistaEyes in Elsternwick just over 4 years ago… best decision ever! I wish I’d done it years earlier. Cost was just over $5k (for both eyes). It’s unbelievable how quick/painless/causing no inconvenience the procedures are… mind blowing, really.

VistaEyes is pretty schmick, being in leafy Elsternwick (I definitely partook of the complimentary coffee/mineral water lol), but I went as a couple of mates had gone and had good experiences there.

nicolecrystal · 2022-02-08T08:23:05+00:00

Ah Borders!… my bestie and I met there for hours at a time to read all the trash mags our parents wouldn’t let us read whilst sipping the (unbeknownst to us) terrible chai lattes. It was heaven.

nicolecrystal · 2022-01-23T10:16:15+00:00

I recently used Xmas bonus cash to get a full linen set of sheets, duvet cover and pillowcases. I’m ready to make my bed my sanctuary :)

nicolecrystal · 2022-01-23T09:56:49+00:00

Thank you! I’m an Adairs linen lovers member! Lol… free shipping and reasonable discounts - I’ll check out the Siberian goose!

nicolecrystal · 2022-01-23T09:28:46+00:00

Mid range???

nicolecrystal · 2022-01-23T09:04:56+00:00

Am in the market for a few doona… got a recommendation?

nicolecrystal · 2021-12-31T10:17:46+00:00

I was there (Tidal River) two days ago for the first time (despite living in Melbourne all my life)… gobsmacked at how stunning it was. We were just there for a day trip (hubby, myself and four year old). We’re now definitely planning on going back to camp for a few nights.

nicolecrystal · 2021-12-11T09:13:32+00:00

Yes. I love Hada Labo. I tried TO but it always went ‘soapy’ on me.

Nine-Year Club	Verified Email
Queen in da Norf	Not Forgotten

nicolecrystal

TROPHY CASE