Blondeambition
I am a journalist, amateur photographer and dreamer who lives in Brisbane, Australia. I am a wanderlust sufferer, clothes hoarder, interpretive dancer and an average cook who survives mostly on grilled cheese sandwiches.
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LATEST ARTICLES ( 433 )
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9 Pairs of Tights You’ll Want to Wear as Pants
Last week I bought a new pair of gym tights (Activewear! Activewear!) and, while doing so, had a run in with a young, overly eager male sales assistant who... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
6 Things I Learned from My Nana
Yesterday marked 100 years since my Nana was born.It is strange to think she was born an entire century—and how much change (for better and worse) she had seen... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Women Fart. Deal with It.
Editor’s note: If you can’t handle the F word (fart), best you click here instead.Today I stumbled across a post I’d half written while falling asleep a few... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Bryan Adams at Sirromet Wines
Last night Katy (of Katy Potaty) and I hit the hills of Sirromet Wines at Mt Cotton for my first A Day on the Green event to celebrate my brother’s birthday,... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
I Travel Alone
Tonight I read this heartbreaking story about Argentinian backpackers, Maria Coni and Marina Menegazzo, who were killed while traveling in Ecuador. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Lost in a Summer Daze
Hello there.I thought I should re-introduce myself following my unplanned hiatus over the summer.No doubt you were hanging out for my next hilarious post, and... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
What Brooke Wore: My Autumn/Winter Wish List
This week marked the first week of Autumn, bringing temperatures in the mid 30s, sweat-filled exercise sessions and a never-ending thirst for icy cold... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2016 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
2015: A Year in Photos
Today while doing my morning read of the newspapers, okay Facebook, I stumbled across my post from last New Years’ Eve: “2014 was a bit of a bitch”. Ha. Little... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Feeling Festive at South Bank Christmas Markets
South Bank has put a warm, summery twist on the winter markets of Europe with this year’s Christmas Markets. Running until 23 Dec, the South Bank Christmas... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Shaking It off with Taylor Swift
*Girl crush alert*Last night Marysia and I went to the Taylor Swift 1989 World Tour concert at Suncorp Stadium and it was everything I pictured in my wildest... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Yard Bird, Paddington
From the moment I walked through the door to Yard Bird Ale House at Paddington, I knew I’d found what would become one of my favourite date venues. Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Inside the #everydaystyle 2nd Birthday Party
Squad goals … forget Taylor Swift’s posse, this is the girl gang you want to be a part of (oh, okay, I’ll take Taylor’s too!)After launching What Brooke Wore... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Road Tripping to Nundle, NSW
A couple of weekends ago I packed up my little wheelie suitcase and left the big smoke of Brisbane for the picturesque pastures of Nundle, New South Wales. Read more
Posted on 22 November 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Beautiful Bondi
On Sunday morning, I jumped on a flight south and left the blue skies of Brisbane and headed off to enjoy a splash of summer in Sydney. Read more
Posted on 18 November 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
What I Wore: Melbourne Cup 2015
Yesterday was the day that stops the nation in Australia as millions of people to came together at workplaces, restaurants and race courses to celebrate the... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
A Sneak Peek at the Suited to Success Sale
I’ve had a sneak peek at the items available at this Thursday night’s Suited to Success sale and they are some amazing bargains to be had … and all for a great... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat
In the middle of winter, I headed back to Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat on the Gold Coast for another seven-day detox.It had been a rough couple of months and... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
What Brooke Wore
It’s fair to say I love to partake in the occasional spot of shopping.I don’t consider myself super stylish, nor do I think I’m in any way on trend; I prefer... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Driving the Porcelain Bus
Aside from serving up my finger as an afternoon snack to Zambezi the zebra, I’ve recently been trying to find the perfect hangover cure after discovering that... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
I Was Bitten by a Zebra
A couple of weeks ago I was bitten by a zebra. An ACTUAL zebra.I mean who, other than perhaps a zookeeper, does that actually happen to? Bitten by a dog or a ca... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2015 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES