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!