FLOWER BEDS

(Zara Heels)

I've had my eye on two pairs of Christian Louboutin's for quite some time and these heels by Zara couldn't be more of a perfect mix of both. I love the two tone silver patent mixed with a touch of black satin which adds a futuristic element to what could be just another pair of black pumps. Perfect to wear to drinks tonight with Anna McLeod and the Style Network team. What does one wear when she's meeting up with the online editor of Harper's Bazaar Australia? I'm too excited and nervous to even think about it! Be sure to head over the Harper's Bazaar Style Network to see the rest of my blog post here.

Photos by Jysla Kay.

M O N O C H R O M E .

(Zara Skirt/Top, Vintage Necklace/Bracelet/Bag, Jennifer Hawkins for Siren Heels)

I don't know if it has something to do with the start of a new year and my 'try new things' mentality but all I feel like wearing lately is simple black and white combinations. This is something my wardrobe usually tries to avoid but at the same time so desperately needs. Of course it had to be Zara who ignited my love affair with monochrome pieces, with this simple black skirt with a cropped front and fishtail back being one of my absolute favourite Zara purchases to date. A simple yet sultry piece that shows the perfect amount of leg and easily compliments a bold red lip and a messy bed hair bun without being too over the top. Sculptured shoulders and cut out detail also help to keep this minimalistic look bold rather than boring (well, I hope so anyway) and have inspired me to work towards building a more balanced and diverse wardrobe this year.

Photos by Luke Shadbolt.

P O O L S I D E .

(Amber and Thomas Bikini, Shona Joy Shirt Dress, George Jensen x Red Cross Bracelet, Ray Ban Aviators)

Is it just me or is finding nice clothes to wear at the beach or poolside a lot harder than you thought? I often steer clear of denim shorts and singlets but living so close to the beach makes it hard to find pieces I can just throw over my bikini when I'm running out the door. So when I found this maxi shirt dress by Shona Joy I couldn't stop layering it over all of my beach attire, nor could I stop twirling beside the pool in it too. Perfect to wear buttoned up as a light, summery maxi dress or unbuttoned as a cool addition to throw over your beachside bikini. The thigh high splits also make you feel sexier than you should when you're sitting alone by the pool... which is something I seem to be doing a lot of lately (sitting by the pool, that is. Can't say that I ever feel sexy) as I'm officially stuck in holiday mode. It's the summer that I never want to end.

This is just a sneak peek so head over to Harper's Bazaar Style Network to see my latest post HERE.

Photos by Luke Shadbolt.

D A Y D R E A M E R .

(Michael Lo Sordo Skirt/Top, Zara Jacket, Asos Ring/Clutch, Stylists Own Cuffs, Thrifted Heels)

There's nothing like a beautiful ethereal print to get you into the summer mood. I absolutely fell in love with Michael Lo Sordo's SS 11/12 collection so choosing one item seemed near impossible. This beautiful pink and peach smoke print was the perfect whimsical piece to help me daydream about the warmer months to come (that is if it will ever stop raining) and to feed my obsession with crisp whites at the moment. A breath of fresh air and a nice change from the usual colour blocking, I can't help but feel like I'm floating around on a cloud whenever I wear this skirt, or anything by Michael Lo Sordo for that matter. I got goosebumps when I saw his look book and now envision my daily outfits to incorporate at least one piece of his clothing each time. Unfortunately my memory card was wiped so I lost half the images I wanted to include in this post. It seems my mind really is somewhere else right now and all I can think about is the exciting bright future that lays ahead. 2012 is drawing oh so close now.

B L U S H . T O N E S .

(Secret Squirrel Top/Shorts, Vintage Necklace/Bag, Samantha Wills 'Jasper' Bangle, Thrifted Heels)

Lately I've been feeling a little uninspired. I think it's the curse of being in between seasons and waiting for the Australian weather to make up its mind on whether or not it wants to act like spring. I mean, sun baking at the beach one day and rugged up in leopard print mink coats the next (currently what I'm doing right now - weird). But when these pretty little numbers arrived in my mailbox yesterday I couldn't even wait for the sun to come out to wear them. They're the perfect set of blush tones I've been patiently waiting for after countless seasons, and seem to work well when worn apart but even better when worn together. The top and shorts are both by Secret Squirrel and have a beautiful shimmer to the fabric, adding to the whole minimalistic and chic look I've been obsessing over lately. Secret Squirrel are also having a 30-50% off sale next Wednesday at Pigeon Ground in Camperdown so if you're around come say hello! To be honest it's killing me not being able to post this whole outfit so be sure to head over to Harper's Bazaar to see the rest of the photos.

You can read my latest blog post for Harper's Bazaar HERE.

G O L D . L A C E .

(Vintage Coat, American Apparel Top, Alkemie Gold Lace Cuff)

Here's a sneak peek at my latest blog post for Harper's Bazaar Unfortunately I can't post the whole outfit so every week I'll be choosing my favourite shot to share with you all here. I've been in awe of the beautiful and intricate details of this gold lace cuff by Alkemie ever since it arrived the other week. I spotted it on Free People and as soon as I saw how cheap the shipping was ($7.95 US!) I thought why not? I'm so happy Free People has finally decided to ship to Australia. It's been torture seeing bloggers overseas wearing cute Free People pieces and not having access to them in store or online. And considering how quickly the shipping was, the beautiful packaging and cute little notes inside I'm one happy customer. Just another store to add to my online shopping addiction. Sigh.

You can read my latest blog post for Harper's Bazzar Style Network HERE.

D E T A I L S .

(Iro Top, Vintage Pants/Necklace, Stylists Own Gold Cuffs, 3.1 Phillip Lim Heels via Mywardrobe.com, Smythson Ipad Case)

A sneak peek at a few new details that have recently found their way into my wardrobe. Absolutely loving this vibrant emerald green colour at the moment. So much so that I just couldn't resist these delicate multi-buckled 3.1 Phillip Lim Heels that perfectly match these vintage tailored pants I found in a little vintage store in San Francisco. They have a sateen-like finish which adds a beautiful sheen and elegance to any outfit I style with them. Add a vintage necklace and these amazing gold cuffs I received from Stylists Own last week and you're looking at a few of my favourite things right now.

D O T T Y . C H L O E .

(Rodeo Show Dress, See By Chloe Bag)

You know you're dedicated to your blog when you start to panic for not being online for a few days and you start to have dreams about doing posts. Time seems to have slipped away from me again. I had to fly to Melbourne yesterday and I'm leaving for NZFW on Sunday, flying back into Sydney on Wednesday then straight off to NY/LA the next morning. I haven't done anything at all to prepare myself even though I know I'll regret it the night before I leave. That's just me, leaving everything to last minute and working better and faster under pressure. Instead I've spent the past week preparing the store and shooting stock to backlog for when I'm away. To be honest I kind of feel like I've bitten off more than I can chew. I haven't had a holiday since I opened the store nearly two years ago so I had a somewhat warped perception of the amount of stock I could get done, but I'm nearly there. So daunting, scary and nerve racking to leave the store for 5 weeks but hopefully it all goes smoothly.

Recently purchased this See By Chloe Dotty Satchel for my travels. It's the perfect size to fit all of my cameras as well as all the other things a girl doesn't really need to carry with her, but does. Can't wait to break her in and show her around New Zealand next week!

L O V E . N O T E S .

Spotted these beauties by One Teaspoon from their new Spring/Summer collection and haven't been able to get the suede lace up shorts out of my head since. And what's better than two amazing pairs of shorts that start to get you ridiculously excited for summer? Well that would be two amazing pairs of shorts that start to get you ridiculously excited for summer sitting on an adorable chair that reminds you about the one true happiness in life. So just a little post to say, all you need is love..

S A M A N T H A .

(Vintage Dress/Bag, Thrifted Jumper, Sass & Bide Belt, Samantha Wills Ring/Earrings, Asos Boots)

I haven't worn earrings in so long that I nearly forgot my ears were pierced, and it takes a while for your earlobes to having any sort of weight dangling from them. These matching stone pieces are from the new Samantha Wills collection and I love how the neutral tones seem to work too well into my wardrobe at the moment. I've been a little obsessed with wearing light colours on light colours and if it was freezing I probably have worn a off white coat with this too! I don't like to pigeonhole winter as being the season of dark colours but maybe that's because I don't actually own a lot of black? Keeping it light and leaving the dark colours to walls in the background or my never changing hair colour. Can't imagine how epic this would look if I was platinum blond. Also added a touch of space cadet to what is quite a feminine outfit with this rose gold Sass & Bide belt and layered this jumper over another jumper and a pleated dress just to try and keep warm!

F E D O R A .

Kind of instantly fell in love with this fedora hat by Agent 99 when I saw it in General Pants Co. It's this weird shade of blue with a perfectly sized wide brim. Can't get over how well it fits my head too. Luke asked If I really needed another hat but I suppose he already knew the answer to that. It's like girls asking boys if they really need to go for another surf? You can never have too many hats and boys will never stop surfing! More photos to come tomorrow..

G A L L E R I A .

(Gifted Maurie & Eve Top, Gifted Bec & Bridge Dress, Vintage Cardigan, Asos Boots, Alexander Wang Bag)

Currently coveting long maxi dresses to keep me warm in this freezing weather. Perfect for hiding thicker than thick stockings underneath and comfortable bed socks in your boots, as well as layering with long sleeve tops and fluffy cardigans that look like they could be some sort of mink blanket you've just cut a hole in and decided to wear as a poncho. Too big and too warm, and absolutely perfect for doubling as a rug when you decide to have a spontaneous picnic in the grass. Spent the afternoon cloud gazing and watching tiny robins chase each other around whilst attempting to catch it on camera at the same time. Near Impossible. These Asos boots are so comfortable but still not comfortable enough to endure an entire afternoon of walking through art galleries. I may or may have not nearly sat down on what I thought was a seat only to find it was actually a seat-looking sculpture. How awkward..

C H I N A T O W N .

(Thrifted Top, Forecast Jacket, Asos Pants, Vintage Boots, Alexander Wang Bag)

The other week Gen and I went out for dinner to celebrate her moving to the city. I was so happy to find we had stumbled across the Chinatown Markets which are on every Friday night till 11pm. I was excited enough to smell the delicious Chinese food along the street and see the overload of bright neon signs, but this really was so much more than what I could have hoped for. After an exploding table full of food, a sneaky waiter, two bottles of wine and a "fluffy duck", we attempted to make our way back only to find ourselves distracted and stumbling around cute little stores that looked like they were straight out of Tokyo, which seriously made me miss Japan more than I ever had before. Highlight of my night was finding the biggest Totoro plush toy I've ever come across. He's just as thick as he is wide and I really don't think these photos show how big he really is! It's so hard trying to wrap your arms around something this big that has nothing to hold on to without feeling like your violating one of the cutest things you've ever seen. So in saying that, I'm sorry Totoro, for grabbing you in places I probably shouldn't have grabbed. A little part of Japan right on our very front doorstep..