Weekend Habitat: White & Timber

Located in the magnificent Margaret River Wine region in Western Australia, this peaceful retreat won't disappoint. Featuring 10 luxurious suites architecturally designed to ensure complete privacy, each suite offers the kind of luxury that has become synonymous with the Empire culture. Subdued lighting, natural stone and timbers create the perfect ambience. Even better, you can shop the homewares and furnishings from the Empire shop a short drive into town.

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Weekend Luxury: The Palm Beach Collection

Last weekend, Chris and I headed to the Northern Beaches for a city escape like no other. Tranquility listening to the afternoon storm post 42 degree temperatures are those kind of days I love. A space to clear your mind and relax. A clean bright home filled with white walls and wooden touches throughout. Pittwater from one balcony, Palm Beach from the other. And now it's back to reality. A much needed break where memories were made. This property is the newly listed property from Contemporary Hotels Palm Beach collection. 

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Broderie Anglaise

Although I am a sucker for winter fashion, an all white look makes me think of summer and I’m liking it! I forgot how much I love the beach and the warm breeze that makes Sydney all the more liveable. When the warm whether ticks over, I usually struggle to know what to wear. I think it’s the British in me, where layering is ingrained from a young age. If you can’t master styling multiple waterproof layers, you are shunned from the fashion world….just kidding. But I’m honest when I say that summer isn’t as fun for styling when wearing a couple of clothing items due to sticky 30+ temperatures. Thankfully, Karen Millen are making my transition into summer that touch easier.

I remember when I would save a month on my part time retail wage to purchase a posh new dress from Karen Millen in my late teens. They were always so well tailored and fit like a glove. Then I was blessed with the company merging with the brand I worked for, hello 33% discount! In my student days, this was a massive deal and converted me into a Karen Millen shopaholic in no time.

I’ve recently been reintroduced to the brand, and have been pleasantly surprised by some of their less formal pieces. Broderie Anglaise is a style that I like to revert back to most summers, but this season I'm drawn more towards the midi length. My legs are no way tan enough yet to wear a version of this dress with a shorter hemline! But I actually really like this floaty style, especially when styled with killer gladiator sandals. I am still obsessing over anything Chloe this month, and if there are similar alternatives available, I'm in. The lightweight biker jacket is a perfect addition to the all white look as I’m always reaching for that extra layer early mornings.

It won’t be long before the temperatures crank up, but this year I am challenging myself to stay true to my style. I’ll be doing this but finding lightweight tailoring, and floaty pieces to channel a touch a boho on my more relaxed days. Bring on the sunshine!

Shop the look:

Karen Millen Dress: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Karen Millen Jacket: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Urge Footwear Gladiator Sandals: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Saint Laurent Bag: SHOP SIMILAR HERE

Pacifico Optical Sunglasses: SHOP SIMILAR HERE

Jolie and Dean Bangle: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Photo credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog

Relaxed Whites At Home

It’s been a while since utilising the space at home to shoot a look. So thought I’d arrange the  place a little differently to showcase this minimal relaxed two piece and new accessories. We’ve recently had a new bench installed at my place which I have been dying to make use of creatively. I am loving white and wood at the moment and find myself perusing Pinterest for endless hours hunting for home inspiration within this colour scheme. As todays look is an all white ensemble; made from  soft linens, it only seemed suitable to photograph it more editorial in a relaxed style in place of my usual street shots. The draped fabrics were flattering whilst sitting, and have wanted to execute this kind of shoot for a while. I just needed to make sure the outfit was right for the vision I had. Culottes are still high on spring wardrobe rotation, especially when teamed with an elongated top or oversized dress. Thankfully both these pieces are sold as a set which makes my styling a lot easier today! I was tempted to wear some kind of neck fancy with this look, but wanted to channel pure minimalism with a contrast in strong accessories.

In my last post, I introduced you to accessories brand CHARLES & KEITH, whom I came across last month. I was drawn to their large selection of shoes and handbags and admire their diversity of classic versus risky styles. I featured the large tote bag last time so wanted to accessorise todays look with smaller, more refined pieces. The design of this bag is like a throwback to the 70’s, with the gold eye catching caging making the piece more luxurious. I’ve always been a believer of matching shoes to your handbag, so opted for these tassel slides that I will 95% live in throughout the summer. Yes, they are similar to the white mules I wore in my last post, but if you love a style and it works for you why not stick to it? 

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Free People Two Piece Suit: SIMILAR HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE

CHARLES & KEITH SHOES: SHOP HERE

CHARLES & KEITH BAG: SHOP HERE

CHARLES & KEITH BANGLE: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE