BEHIND THE SCENES // AUGUST STREET SS 15/16 SHOWINGS

A small, intimate audience had the pleasure of attending August Street and Pink Stitch's spring summer 15/16 collection last week. Masculine tailoring, feminine prints and avant-garde accentuated styles graced the runway. An eye catching collection that you'll find yourself accruing for that summer getaway.

Location: Sydney

Photographer: Helen-Jayne Driscoll

Brand website: www.auguststreet.com.au

Grey Hues: Opéra de Paris

Paris most definitely has some of the most beautifully designed buildings in the world. I think I spent my time looking up for the majority of my trip! The endless rows of Juliette balconies captivate you, with the rooftops symmetrically lined adding perfection to the city of romance. Today’s location was the National Opera. I was lucky enough to meet up with Yuwei from Yuyu Fashionbook and her photographer. She is such a sweet girl and has such a chic funky style, I can’t wait to show you some of the shots I captured of her in the next week! Keep your eyes peeled, you wont want to miss it!

Grey seemed fitting for the location, and it really worked well with the structured buildings in the background. Common theme in Paris: Wide legged pants. I really can’t get enough of them this season and so happy that they are transferable in the colder climates! My whole look is August Street and I was lucky enough to preview their Resort Collection which drops next season. Lightweight tailoring, sharp lines and a feminine touch to masculine styles. Definitely a range that I’ll be getting stuck into in the coming months! I really like the white panel that runs down the side of the trousers, which unintentionally matched the window sills of the Parisian architecture. The top has an Alexander Wang feel with the split back. Really should have considered my tan tine before wearing this, but I guess I had to bring a bit of Bondi to France lol!

I would like to thank Yuwei for taking me to the most beautiful rooftop in Paris: Printemps. A gorgeous department store full of luxe scents and style it definitely makes you feel special. The views of the city are breathtaking and couldn’t believe an hour later, I was still admiring the rooftops below. I just needed a lovely man on my arm to appreciate it with!

In the next few days, Boho Behind The Lens will launch and I’ll be showcasing the bloggers that I was pleased to collaborate with on this trip. I’m excited to show you their style and how I captured their looks. Stay tuned!

Shop The Look:

Top: August Street

Pants: August Street

Shoes: Primark (similar here)

Necklace: Equip Accessories

Jacket: Primark (similar here)

Inspired By Europe

Sydney keeps giving me new streets to explore, and today’s location was not too far from Andrea’s apartment. As i’m a bit of a snob when it comes to colour, I love clean white streets that remind me of Paris and London. There’s something really beautiful about minimalism, and laneways with character. The street I shot on today was so small and quiet, but as soon as you get to the end it’s manic with commuters and cars all in a rush to be somewhere. But for that brief moment photographing this look, I took my mind to a French village and imagined a marina within walking distance.

All white is a trend I am still not breaking up with. Especially now that it’s officially summer in Australia! And lets be honest, it’s the best colour with a tan. Another trend I am obsessing over this season is the thigh high split maxi. It’s sexy and bohemian all in the same breath and looks awesome with slides or ankle boots for a more edgy look. This Elliatt style has the curved design which is a nice change to the floaty ones I’ve been wearing on casual days. This August Street tailored vest makes the look a lot more trans seasonal. It’s plunging on the neckline so a small bralet or crop top fits well underneath.

It’s been a hot week, so hope you are all taking some time to enjoy the weather this weekend. Andrea and I will be selling at Bondi markets tomorrow so if you are around drop by and say hi!

Shop the look:

Vest: August Street

Bralet: Staple The Label

Skirt: Elliatt

Shoes: Zara (similar here)

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes blog.

Helen-Jayne x