What a week it’s been here at the Sweaty Betty office - a few highlights…

Quote of the Week from out resident alcohol aficionado Sarah B – “Scotch is stronger”

Song of the Week that has us all bopping our heads to is Estelle and Kanye West’s “American Boy” curtsey of THEEDGE 96.1FM www.961.com.au

Outfit of the Week has to be Melinda and Narina’s ’Salamanca’ red sequined dress with a bit of a opaque tight and shoe boot!   

Blog of the Week is hands down Lotta’s face off with the glass door or should I say face plant, get the full story at http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/shopping_without_money.htm

Lesson of the Week – never share your office chair! This deserves an explanation. Of the many visitors we have here at Sweaty Betty none are a pain in the bum (can I say that…or is a BLEEP needed?). Well, never are usually until this week when one takes a seat at my desk.  I diligently attempted to continue with my work until it was suggested that we go cheek to cheek! I took a seat, half a seat mind you and continued on. Now those that have perched on a chair before will feel my pain – this can only be handled for a short period! (You know who you are – Kai you know we love you! ! )

Sophie (Blogmaster) Brookes
a.k.a Numb Cheek

Its not an often occurance that the Betty’s do lunch – today was the day….

Aqua Dining in Milsons Point was the setting and well the company was superb, the fab Mychelle from PacMags and Monika (chief wine orderer -”would you like the wine list madam” Monika replies with ”umm no thank you, you can choose for me”) now was that because she didnt know what she was reading on the menu or simply down to the fact that no matter what the alcoholic beverage was on offer she was welcoming it with open arms.. or should I say lips?! ha ha ha

I can’t say that I over ate at lunch, how silly was I to think that 3 Scallops AND soft shell crab would be reason for me to undo the top button of my jeans – I mean two entrees and I came back to my desk wondering ‘So girls, whats for lunch’! ha ha ha That being said, the company was fab, and the lovely wine chosen by the waiter as per Monika’s specific instructions gave me quite the rosey cheeks… Which leads me to: ‘UBD anyone” not only did I leave STARVING I then managed to get lost… If anyone needs to know where to catch a ferry from in Milsons Point, or where SAILS the restaurant is… Just ask me, I found both on my minor detour on the North Side today….. See picture herewith – quite the picturesque detour!

Over and out Dudes – emails to do and shoes to book out!

Mwa xx Foxy Roxy (beats poxy roxy!)

Well in the spirit of all things virgin (I’ve already been portrayed as the virgin eyebrow waxee, and I am a virgin blogger) I thought I’d admit that I was a virgin Croc wearer up until a week ago.

Upon my discovery of the oh so comortable Croc I cried “What have I been missing all of these years!”. Everyday at 12 o’ clock I now change from my very pretty but excrutiatingly painful (and probably a size too small) new shoes into my beloved bright mango hued Crocs.

Despite the laughter from girls in the office at my colour co-ordinations (today I am sporting a bright coral dress which clashes fabulously) there’s no turning back now- I’m a Crocs convert!

Sarah Bx

Okay so you might have been noticing some interesting installations involving wire fences and white plastic cups around Sydney and Melbourne of late and be wondering what? where? how? well, super sleuth Sophie (aka Miss New Zealand) went on a rampage to get to the bottom of this new craze… it’s none other than the work of the incredibly cool Andy UPROCK, yes, you read it right, Andy Uprock – Guru of CUPROCKING.

MOOKS (www.mooks.com) has picked up on just how unique this new form of art is & has come to the party  - working with Andy around not only Australia but the world to expose this fresh new talent!

We love it!

While Monika has been busy outside making a nuisance of herself with the next door neighbours MACCAW, Dominique, who seems to do a hell of a lot of sqaurking and not much else (which might I add, gave me ’saffy eyes’ with even just a glimpse in his direction) – we inside at Sweaty Betty have been perusing some fab new frocks from one of our favorite online stores:

www.frockshop.com.au

Not only did frockshop just win Online store of the year in the fabulous Shop Till You Drop awards, they have just released a darn good collection of must have party frocks, dare I say – perfect for the launch of the Sex in the City film – JOKE, if I hear one more word about this film I think I will start to shake!!! (Jennifer S, the fab Stylist to the Stars who was in today couldnt agree with me more – thanks Jennifer, I mean, even if we are the ONLY two females in the world that arent OBSESSED with the box set, movie, handbags, shoes, memorablilia, blah blah blah! haha

So, should you be looking for THAT frock, look no further, you don’t even need to leave the house, AND they are open for trading 24/7 - I mean thats what I call a DREAM!

Off to eat my crackers and cheese, signing out at 7.42pm troops.

MWA,

R to the JACENKO! x

PS These blog things need spell check – apologies for the errors, that, along with Mrs Bogan’s maths class were the subjects I practised my sketching in. OOPS!

Or is it just a outrageously expensive Macaw? (that’s actually a bird for those not so ”creatures of flight” inclined)

With the current hype surrounding the release of the Sex and the City movie- we thought it was about time to introduce our friend Dominique- the colourful bird that lives next door to Sweaty Betty. Well, not literally- he just comes to visit our neighbours- the Father Chris Riley Youth Off the Streets team – from time to time.

Now what’s the link to Sex and the City you say? No, it’s not the fact that the bird is very colourful (ala Carrie’s wardrobe) or the next big thing after the name sake necklace (again ala gold Carrie necklace)- no; it’s the simple fact that this bird is more expensive that probably 3 of Carrie’s latest designer totes put TOGETHER- WOW.

With a friendly disposition and an a willingness to always say (scream..) HELLO- we’ve made him an honourary ‘Betty’.  Perhaps in the hope that should he get hungry, he’ll choose not to wrap his little black beak around one of our fingers? Or even in the hope that next time Roxy comes into contact with our friend Dom that she doesn’t walk away with an allergic reaction?!?

Monika xx

It is with great sadness this evening that we learnt of an injury, caused by the one and only glass door at the fore-front of the Sweaty Betty showroom- we only laughed a little- I promise…..

One of our favourite foreign fashionistas- the lovely Lotta from Cosmo had a small altercation with the glass door upon exit yesterday afternoon.

It must be something to do with the blonde hair (and no; this isn’t a blonde joke because I’m as blonde as they come)- but only mere months ago, miss Jess from YEN had a similar situation, that resulted in some pretty suspicious bruising and a frozen loaf of bread held to the forehead (Sweaty Betty’s fine form of First Aid).

Don’t get me wrong, we here at Sweaty Betty love to make an impact; but not the sort of impact that results in eggs on heads and two black eyes!

Lotta- if you’re reading this now; we hope that your head is feeling a whole lot better, and thank your lucky stars (the ones that you saw after the BANG) that we didn’t have to resort to any frozen food or beverages in aid of the injury.

Monika xxx
NB- Please note the fabulous Diva necklace that Lotta is sporting in above picture …. !!

Well I’ve made a starring role in the SB blog more times than I’ve bought a coffee this week; so I thought it was about time I wrote my first post- and being a virgin blogger (much like Sarah with her virgin brow wax) it really is a week of firsts for us here at Sweaty Betty!

So culture got the better of me last night when I decided to test my nerves and experience the nightly ghost tour at the old Quarantine Station in Manly. Needless to say- I think my heart rate was certainly higher than when I’m peddling away on the bike at the gym- and that was before we even got there!

Apart from experiencing the spirit of the ‘Matron’ in the nurses head quarters (the room went really dark despite the bright moon and there was a strange feeling of sadness all around); I was quite disappointed by the lack of paranormal happenings. Although between you and me- I don’t quite know how I would have coped (I’m highly strung at the best of times!). The freezing cold weather and howling wind certainly added to the atmosphere; lucky I was rugged up in my check puffa with flanelette lined pockets! And the guide’s constant stories about all the things that usually happened when he did the ghost tours were certainly entertaining; although a bit disappointing- why couldn’t they happen when I was there?!

But just as you’ll keep wearing a pair of hot looking killer heels even though they hurt like hell; I will no doubt go on the ghost tour again one day- to give those spirits another opportunity to introduce themselves! (What am I saying- this from the girl who gets nightmares from Law and Order!)..

Monika xx (aka Head Chef, Blue Steel- and new found Gym Junkie .. haha)

Well not really… but we do have a new arrival joining our Sweaty Betty family – gorgeous maternity label Fillyboo! The beautiful garments had all of us Betties very excited until Roxy exclaimed, “Someone has to get pregnant now!” Which was quickly followed by a rather enthusiastic chrous of “Bags not!” Must have something to do with the stretchmarks, acne, swollen ankles and varicose veins, not to mention the huge belly! Mind you, a few of us do have some very strange cravings – raisin toast with vegemite for example (not mentioning any names, you know who you are!)

Pregnant or not, Fillyboo’s unique designs featuring fresh, romatic prints with feminine touches of lace and frills are the perfect way to dress sexy curves. And I have to confess I do have my eye on a few of the Fillyboo pieces for myself (Don’t worry Honey, I don’t have anything I need to tell you!)

Clare xx