Today's addict purchase is only a WISHFUL purchase at this stage... It's Oroton's Limited Edition 70th Anniversary Black Mesh Barrell bag and IT'S GORGEOUS!!! Have seen it in the flesh at the store and it is beautiful. Soft black leather, black mesh detailing, 70th Anniversary plate... Only 100 editions made!!! And I want one.... But it's $795.00.

But I can't stop thinking about it!

I am considering going to get it today but might force myself to wait out the weekend at least.

It is an investment piece though.... I'll have it forever, and give it to my daughter (who I am yet to have but you know, eventually).

Oroton does not do layby so this will be a credit card expense...

www.oroton.com.au

Today's shopaddict purchase is Melli Cosmetics 'Velvet Silk Perfection Mousse Primer'. There have been numerous favourable reviews of this product in the papers recently. It is as good as they say. I used to use Clinique's Porefection Pore Minimizer but this product is far superior. It smooths out skin tone, neutralises redness and fills pores. It's not at all greasy. I have been wearing it on its own, with no foundation or powder over the top at all, and have had comments on how nice my skin looks. This, in the middle of biting Sydney winter, is a compliment indeed. Lasts most of the day (I guess it would last longer if I stopped touching my skin to feel how smooth and nice it is!) and is an excellent base. Have thrown my Benefit Benetint and Clinique into the dustbin! This is the only primer I will use from now on.

Melli Cosmetics is an Australian company, the Velvet itself is made in Italy.

Available directly from www.mellicosmetics.com for $68.00 plus postage. Delivery is super quick and customer service exceptional, with an immediate confirmation email from Melissa herself.

Today's addict purchase is (another!) pair of shoes... again from Tony Bianco who has been spot-on this winter with their styling. Looking forward to the summer collection also (coveting Gladiator style at the moment - panels though, not straps and buckles)...

These are 'Lacey' - black studded round toe heels that were supremely comfortable as I staggered from dinner late Saturday night to the Irish pub in Hardware Lane...

I think the round toe says 'demure' while the heel says 'rock chick', which suits me down to the ground.

I got mine for $60.00 (!!!) but they retail for $119.95. In stores now.