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IMPORTANT: New blog, exciting times ahead, head on over!

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Hi lovely people, Just a little announcement to let you know that my new blog is up and running! I’m still in the process of getting the whole thing completed, […]

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A Slice of NYC in Surry Hills & ALL The Birthday Celebrations.

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Hi all, Holy wow, this has literally been the busiest week quite possibly ever, so far. But the good kind of busy, doing things that are actually enjoyable – all play, no […]

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Family, Fashion, Food, Friends, Life, Lifestyle, Review

A Little Announcement: Broadening my Horizons.

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Hi all, I just wanted to drop in to let you guys know about the little project I’ve been working on behind the scenes, I’ve decided that it’s time to […]

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Fitness

Trekking in the Wilderness, Snort-Laughing at the Movies & Other Recent Adventures.

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Happy Saturday, people for whom it’s actually Saturday for in the world! If it’s not, keep truckin’ son. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. So now my […]

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Fashion, Life, Review

Breakfast Dates, My Partner in Crime is Back & Monochrome Obsession.

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Hey there! I’m emerging from the apparent abyss I’ve been camping out in for over a week to catch up with you all. First up, I just want to say […]

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Beauty, Fashion, Food, Friends, Inspiration, Life, Lifestyle

Why I’ll Never Be Perfect, & How That’s Completely Okay, Even Kind of Cool.

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I’ve always been a perfectionist, ever since I can remember. Even as a young child, making sure my Barbie’s mini-skirt fit just right, no creases, and her hair was in […]

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Advice, Body Image, Body Love, Family, Inspiration, Life, Quotes, Relationships

Winter Warmers: My Top Tea Picks.

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Correct me if I’m wrong, but there’s (almost) nothing like snuggling up at home on a chilly winter’s day, rain beating the windows, all your most unattractive woolies on, a steaming […]

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Clean Eating, Food, Inspiration, Life, Nutrition, Review

Egg of the Universe Yoga Studio & Wholefoods Cafe, Rozelle.

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So, I’ve never been a die-hard yogi. I’ve had an unpredictable relationship with yoga, one minute declaring I’m going to start practicing twice a week – the next year realising […]

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Clean Eating, Family, Fitness, Food, Life, Nutrition, Review, Workouts

Sometimes You Just Need To Get Away.

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Hey everyone, how’s this week treating you so far? I got home from an amazing weekend in Canberra on Sunday night, and was ricocheted (quite violently) back into reality. I […]

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Family, Life, Review, Travel

Something I’m Seriously Considering, New Finds & Exciting Times Ahead.

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Oh hey there! It would appear that I’m in fact still alive and kicking, hence this post. My week has been so chock-a-block, and next week will be just as […]

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Advice, Clean Eating, Family, Fashion, Food, Giveaway, Inspiration, Life, Nutrition, Review

Top health documentaries that’ll change the way you think.

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Hey guys, As you probably know, I’ve been diving in head first to loads of books and documentaries and am devouring them like a fiend! Yes, I’m a book/research, let’s […]

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Clean Eating, Food, Inspiration, Life, Nutrition, Review

Farmer’s Market Haul, DIY & Keen for the Journey.

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And so another Monday rolls around again. Where are all these weeks going? Anyone know?! It’s completely freaking me out, but at the same time I can’t complain, because this […]

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Clean Eating, Food, Inspiration, Life, Nutrition

That Time I Turned Into A Monkey.

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Hi everyone, how’s this weekend treating ya? I just got home from a ‘Getting Started With Raw’ workshop with my Mum at The Raw Food Kitchen. It was a little […]

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Clean Eating, Fashion, Fitness, Nutrition, Review, Workouts

The Soda Factory, Surry Hills.

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Burgers and fries and onion rings, oh my! I’ve always considered myself somewhat of a burger n’ fries connoisseur. Ever since I was a kid, my eyes instantly lit up […]

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Food, Life, Review

Mother’s Day Market Shenanigans.

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And all of a sudden, it’s almost Hump Day. How does this keep happening? I need to stop blinking. I literally miss about 5 weeks when I do. How was […]

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Family, Fashion, Food, Life, Nutrition

Lately: Mini Beauty & Skincare Haul/Review.

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Oh Saturday, where have you been, ya cheeky bugger? Well, it’s currently 5am on said Saturday morning, so there goes the whole relaxation thing I was about to gush about. […]

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Beauty, Fashion, Inspiration, Life, Review, Skincare

This New Thing That I Do & Winter Fashion Essentials.

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Why helloo there, how are you on this fine Thursday mornin’? I’m running around like a headless chook trying to get anything and everything done that I have to do. […]

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Family, Fashion, Food, Life

A Girl Can Dream: Top 5 Luxury Health & Fitness Holidays.

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As May is sneakily creeping up on us, I’ve found myself daydreaming about my next escape from reality. It’s been 3 months since I (begrudgingly) got home from a trip […]

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Fitness, Inspiration, Research, Travel, Workouts

Easter Weekend, I Miss You. Please Come Back.

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Hey lovely people, how was your Easter long weekend? I hope you enjoyed every second, had an incredible time with family and friends… and are now paying for your #yolo […]

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Family, Food, Life

80s Spin Dance Party & This Crazy Weekend.

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Good morning all, how are we this Easter long weekend? One can only assume you’re fabulous and have already consumed your body weight in chocolate. I had a rather large […]

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Family, Fitness, Food, Life, Review, Workouts

The Fitness First Corporate Triathlon.

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Nothing ruins your Friday like realising it’s Tuesday, amiright?! But you know what? I’m actually not complaining for once, because I’ve got an amazing weekend planned, it’s definitely going to […]

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Family, Fitness, Life, Review, Running, Workouts

Lately: My Incredible Birthday & Australian Fitness Week Fun.

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Hello lovely people 🙂 How are we all on this splendid Hump Day? …Wow, 2 words/phrases I never use, in one sentence. That made me sound like a snobby super-rich […]

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Family, Fitness, Life, Running, Workouts

Twenty one.

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You guys, I had the most unforgettable, amazing 21st birthday party last weekend. Words cannot really describe how happy the day made me, and how wonderful it was to have […]

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Family, Food, Life

Playing Swapsies: Harder Than You Think.

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My GOD, this week has not been my biggest fan. At all. It’s been giving me every kind of hell it can possibly think of, which is impressive… I mean, […]

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Fitness, Inspiration, Life, Review, Workouts

Spill It, Sundays: Hey, I’m Kloe, and I’m a Carboholic.

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Some people hate Sundays with a passion, and I’m over here all “oh Sunday please never leave me, let’s elope.” There’s just something so nice about a day dedicated to […]

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Clean Eating, Fitness, Food, Life, Nutrition, Recipes, Spill It Sundays

Future Music Festival & My First Triathlon.

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Hey long lost lovers! My gosh, I just realised I haven’t written a post for 10 days – who am I, and what have I done with the real Kloe?! […]

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Fitness, Inspiration, Life, Running, Workouts

Mid-Week Surprises Make Hump-Day Better.

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So on Monday, I was checking out the week ahead and things were looking decidedly crapola: I’m back at uni now, and I’ve got (HOPEFULLY) only one more semester to […]

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Fashion, Fitness, Inspiration, Life, Review, Workouts

Cardio meets strength training: Super sweaty circuit.

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{This post is in partnership with Fitness First, however all thoughts and advice are my own} When it comes to working out, it’s so easy to get stuck in a […]

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Advice, Fitness, Inspiration, Workouts

Operation 21st: 4-Week Challenge.

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Hey there lovely people, how’s Monday treatin’ ya so far? What, don’t even talk to you? Yeah, I hear ya – I feel exactly the same way. So lately, some […]

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Body Love, Clean Eating, Fitness, Food, Inspiration, Life, Nutrition, Running, Workouts

A Few Big Life Decisions in 12 Hours.

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So I’m currently sitting here, probably looking like a dishevelled zombie at 11.32pm – exhausted, sure, but just can’t sleep. It’s been one of the most stressful days in a […]

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Inspiration, Life

Spill It, Sundays: The Shuffle Edition.

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Whoa, hold up. Was it not Sunday, like, 3 days ago, when I did my first Spill It, Sundays link-up? Where did this Sunday come from? Sneaky bugger… (note: my […]

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Life, Sundays

Valentine’s Day Surprise & How I Do It.

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Hey lovers! (sticking with the V-Day theme) How are we all? It’s post-Valentines Day over here in Australia, and I’m still a bit of a grinning idiot after my surprise. […]

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Advice, Family, Inspiration, Life, Relationships

Spill It, Sundays & Wolf of Wall Street Obsessed.

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Guess who finally got her ass over to the movies to see Wolf of Wall Street last night?! Yep, this girl right here. And you guys, can we just take a moment […]

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Clean Eating, Family, Fashion, Fitness, Food, Life, Travel, Workouts

My fitting session at Athlete’s Foot with Mizuno

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Let’s call this part 2 or my “finding your perfect running shoes” series, shall we? I’m sensing just a little bit of a theme here! Yesterday I was lucky enough […]

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Fitness, Review, Running, Workouts

How to Buy the Perfect Running Shoes & a Giveaway.

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You’ve heard it once, twice, possibly three (or 300) times: running is the cheapest form of exercise. While this is somewhat true as you don’t need a gym membership or scary-looking torture […]

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Fitness, Research, Running, Workouts

And the {incredibly awesome giveaway} winner is…

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Hey all, and happy weekend finally! I can’t believe it was almost a week now that I got back from Europe. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have […]

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Body Image, Body Love, Giveaway, Travel

2014: The Year of You & an Exciting Giveaway

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The new year is a magical time, sparkling with the promise of smashing goals and generally kicking life’s butt. You get this renewed determination, so often lost in the flurry […]

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Clean Eating, Fitness, Giveaway, Inspiration, Nutrition, Running, Travel, Workouts

European Adventures {Part 2}

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I’m back with the next and final instalment of the highlights of my Eurotrip! Well, providing I don’t write a novel for each city, which I can’t promise. 😉 Next […]

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Life, Travel

European Adventures {Part 1}

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You guys. You all need to drop everything, and go to Europe right now. Next flight out. Real talk. Okay, so you’ll probably write this off as jetlag-induced babbling, but […]

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Life, Travel

Cafe Hopping: About Life Natural Marketplace

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Whenever I discover a little gem of a cafe, I instantly have this urge to whip out my phone and snap pictures and share it with you guys – despite […]

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Clean Eating, Food, Life, Nutrition, Review

Christmas Came Early

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Hey party peopleee! How are we all? Let’s just take a moment to mourn the weekend that was. Sigh. Tears are ok. Here, have a pat on the back and […]

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Clean Eating, Fashion, Food, Life, Nutrition, Review

Christmas Gift Guide: Health & Fitness Edition

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I don’t know if anyone else has noticed… …but it seems Christmas is just over 3 weeks away. What happened? Where am I? What even is life?! I think I […]

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Family, Fashion, Fitness, Inspiration, Running, Workouts

The countdown is officially on & I’m a wee bit excited.

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Oh hey, didn’t see you there. How are you lovely people?! I’m sorry I’ve been a bit MIA lately – it’s been a hectic week, I spent it in Adelaide […]

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Family, Fitness, Inspiration, Life, Quotes, Travel

All work & no play? Balancing uni/work & healthy living.

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(I wrote this post in a partnership with Macquarie University, Sydney) That coveted, and extremely elusive, work/life balance. We all dream of it, we know how important it is, but […]

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Clean Eating, Fitness, Food, Inspiration, Life, Nutrition, Workouts

Celebrating the holidays the best way we know how.

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Guess what this girl is doing for the next 4 months of her life? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! I’m officially a free woman on uni break! …Well, that’s not entirely true. I’ll […]

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Food, Life

Life in Pictures: Let’s Play Catchups.

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Happy Hump Day everyone! 🙂 Friday is so close I can smell it. But you know what’s even closer? My 4-month uni break! I cannot even contain my excitement: a […]

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Clean Eating, Family, Fashion, Food, Life, Travel

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Slices.

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So I’m on the home stretch to the end of uni. Less than two weeks  to go, a billion assessments to go, and the only logical thing in this situation […]

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Clean Eating, Food, Nutrition, Recipes

Theory: Birthday’s are natures way of telling us to eat more cake.

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Hello everyone, how are we all? (Could be a rhetorical question, didn’t think that through, but feel free to answer anyway 😉 Last Friday night was possibly the most warm-and-fuzzy […]

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Family, Food, Life

Running with the glucose: How running helps with diabetes

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This post is done in partnership with Accu-chek. For years it was believed that if a person contracted or inherited either type-2 or type-1 diabetes, their ability to exercise and […]

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