Brit Lost in Melbourne: 20 things you'll learn from studying abroad down under

As some of you know I have moved away to Australia on study abroad for 6 months! Here are some of the things I've learnt on the way..



1.     Goon is your best friend

Even though it taste like chemicals it is the cheapest thing under $60 

2.     Swearing  is Australia’s first language

3. You will get laughed at for your strange accent

-          And most people won't be able to understand you

4 .P.Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney DOES NOT EXIST.

5. It becomes a part of your daily routine to check toilets/floors/EVERYTHING just in case you get attacked by giant insects.

6. Don’t mention Steve Irwin. Just don’t.

7. Koalas aren’t cute anymore. They smell, they poop and have chlamydia. Yum.

8. Your phone will be full of selfies such as these...

Guilty..

9. Australia is EXPENSIVE

 $15 for a burger??

10. It's pretty hard to concentrate when your views look a little something like this:

11. These cute little things are your worst enemy when trying to have a lie in

12. But just because you’re in Australia doesn't mean it’s all fun and sunshine..

13. Kangaroo is the tastiest thing you’ll ever eat

R.I.P :'(

14. Everything is abbreviated and can get a little confusing at times

15. Woolworths is not the same as the old UK one. No £2 pick n mix cups  :’(

16. You cant eat Ben and Jerrys unless you want to become a stripper on the side to afford living..

I’ll stick to Tim Tams

17. Vegemite will never ever be as good as Marmite

18. Everybody is obsessed with sports and if you have not followed Australian sports before you will get laughed at

19. Netflix has JUST come to this side of the world. FINALLY.



20. You will never want to leave

VAMFF - Premium Runway 4

- VAMFF (Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival) ran across the week from the 14th - 22nd March 2015.  I will be sharing my favorite shows, runways and collections with you all, starting with Runway 4.  -

Fashion Festival finally arrived in Melbourne! Sadly I was unable to attend the festival due to an overwhelming amount of coursework boooo :( but I still kept up to date with what was going on through Instagram,blogs and Twitter. As a Londoner, Fashion Week is yearly event so when I found out about the VAMFF I couldn't of been more thrilled!Runway 4 was the second VAMFF show of the Tuesday Evening. Premium Runway 4, presented by SHOP Til You Drop, featured key autumn winter looks from designers Akin by Ginger & Smart, Alice McCall, Keepsake, Shakuhachi and White Suede.The models wore a splash of colour to on runway with gorgeous red lips, whilst focusing on the fashion, stand out pieces for me included the Shakuhachi sleeveless waist coat and White Suede plunge dress.Some of my favourite pieces from the designers collections:

Keepsake

I loved all their collection however this white taut midi skirt with matching embellished bralet definitely stood out amongst the others. 

Alice McCall

Black, elegant and simple. 

Akin by Ginger & Smart

This piece uses multi textures to add structure and depth to the collection. The use of wool and leather portray a grunge look while the juxtaposing textures created a look that can be worn day or night.

Shakuhachi

My ultimate favourite piece from all the collections is this short sleeved waistcoat!

Check out the whole Runway 4 here:

https://youtu.be/tK5Zp12JorY

Georgia Mae x

Brit lost in Melbourne

Hello everybody! It’s been a while since I have posted on my blog and I have so many new ideas and stories to share with you all!

To see more pictures of my travels take a look on my personal instagram @georgiiasheehan

So, where have I been? A bit all over really, but to start things off I have moved from the UK to Melbourne to study for 6 months, (craaaaaazy stuff) which was a totally spontaneous decision of mine but the spontaneity paid off. I have been over in Australia for just over a month now and loving every minute. Apart from the weather – incase you didn’t already know, Australia’s winter is UK’s summer! Meaning I had 2 weeks of lush sun and tanning on the beach and now, well, its fecking chilly at night! But hey I can’t complain.

Melbourne is a fab city where everything and everyone is constantly glowing. I have absolutely fallen in love. So I have put together a short list of everything I love about Melbourne so far! Since I’ve been here only a month there is so much more to see, so shall be posting about the top things to do in Melbourne soon.

1.       It is the most liveable city in the world (According to studies).

2.       We have our own dance move.

‘The Melbourne Shuffle’ – seriously cool

3.       Alleyways are nice, friendly areas to hang out.

In England these are often places one goes to down cheap beer or wine but here in Melbourne the alleyways are full of amazing graffiti art and independent boutiques and coffee shops. Google Hoiser lane!

4.       The ozzies abbreviate EVERYTHING.

Thongs are flipflops..apparently.

5.       Free trams.

6.       They have ‘Schooners’.

Like a 3 quarter pint of beer for those who are feeling a light drink but a bit more than a half a pint.

7.       Restaurants that have a pay what you feel policy.

8.       Australian’s are so friendly, sometimes a bit too much!

9.       Free yoga and running at Fed Square.

10.   You can get the other side of the city for $1.88 (students only of course).

11.   Some clubs are open for 2 days.

You can go into a nightclub on Friday night and come out Sunday morning. They even have sleeping rooms!

I could go on forever with this list and I’m pretty sure I have a lot more to add that I haven’t discovered yet! Basically in a nutshell Melbourne is great and everybody should move here..

BYEEEE x