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

Stripes In The City

Oh Sydney, you honestly can’t decide what season you are! It’s honestly the most up and down time of year right now. Today I shot a look that was heavily layered (stay tuned for that one!) but tonight’s article was shot last week in Paddington, which somewhat resembled to a beautiful spring day! It’s so hard to dress when the weather man can’t make his mind up, so I opted for breathable layering. Stripes are quickly occupying my wardrobe, and it’s a print that is always on trend. Midi dresses are great for both winter and spring and it’s definitely a length that requires a heel, just to give you that added height. Being only 5ft 3, sometimes this length can look unflattering on me, and after my mum telling me maxi dresses are a no no (love her honesty!) I’ve swayed more towards this length as my compromise.

Living in the city, a block heel is recommended especially when running errands. Ankle boots are my go to shoe on weekends and casual days, but couldn’t resist them with this look as wanted to style this outfit a little less dressy and more bohemian, hence the floppy hat! Plus the sole of the shoe matches the hat and the neutral tones throughout. It’s been a while since I have worn a hat, and it’s a great accessory for the colder months. Throughout the winter, I have been channeling more tailoring as it’s great to layer, so this blazer was a nice addition to this bohemian inspired look. 

How cool are these earrings? Check out Alfa-Alfa on Instagram here to enter this months competition. They are teaming up with a great collective of brands, closes 10th August!

Hope you are keeping up to date with my Instagram. Heading away this weekend, and honestly it couldn’t have come at the best time. I’M GOING SNOWBOARDING! Seriously can’t wait, as it’s my first time to the snow! Obviously I’ve built snowman and choreographed sno angels in the UK, but never headed to the mountains. Bought by ski pants today (gross), so my love and I will be doing the 7 hour road trip Friday morning. That snow will match all my other white piccies! Awesome. Be prepared for a lot of snow photography!

Shop The Look:

St Frock Dress: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

St Frock Blazer: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

St Frock Hat: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Urge Footwear Boots: SHOP HERE

Forever 21 Bag: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or SIMILAR HERE
Alfa-Alfa Design Earrings: SHOP HERE (Customised for my one piercing)

Photo Credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog

A Rare Weekend At Home

For the last few months, It's been tough to get a day to myself where I'm not working my job, blogging, photographing or editing. I really cherish these relaxed days and wish I could spend more time at home on weekends, especially now it's winter. I'm a bit of a home girl at heart, and actually quite miss spending those cold nights with my mum watching TV all cosy on the sofa with a good cup of English tea. When I visited home at Christmas, that's practically what my down time consisted of!

Beginning Boutique Turtle Neck: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Jag Denim Jeans: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or HERE

Urge Footwear Loafers: SHOP HERE (currently on sale)

Roc Eyewear Fedora: SHOP HERE

 Last weekend, I made the finishing touches on my bedroom setup, and FINALLY got some of my work behind the camera printed! It's been on my to do list for about three months. Seeing them displayed makes me realise how much I love what I do. I love creating imagery that tells a story, and found it really hard to knock it down to four. 

The first shot featured was caught backstage at Fashion Palette. All the models swarmed to the wings to watch the final gown walk down the runway on model, Valentina which was absolutely spectacular. I loved how all the girls were dressed in the finest stitches leaning in to all get a glimpse, then snap. I caught my favourite image of all time. I also love this image of blogger Sarah Mikaela which was caught at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week this year. Her dress was designed by Betty Tran and the detailing was impeccable. One of my favourite highlights from Fashion Week this year was photographing for brand Ixiah The Label. The designs are best described as boho luxe and this runway shot depicts the brand in one runway step. The final picture I decided on was snapped At Melbourne Fashion Week at the White Suede show. I loved the texture mix and colour of the coat. The model was just spinning around to take her final steps backstage, and was drawn to her bone structure and presence on the runway. How cool is this snazzy palm tree clock? I think it fits with my Bondi house perfectly and actually matches the colour tones of my mounted photography!

Art Club Concept Clock: SHOP HERE

Styling my room with candles and sweet scents I have always loved to do, and recently discovered Glasshouse. They have a great range of seasonal scents at the moment, and their diffusers make my room smell that all more homely. Loving this black glass design, and think it fits in well with my monochrome lifestyle!

Glasshouse Fragrances Candles: SHOP HERE

Glasshouse Fragrances Diffuser: SHOP HERE

Art Club Concept Vase: SHOP HERE

Marc Jacobs Perfume: SHOP HERE

Balenciaga Perfume: SHOP HERE

The furnishings are from Cush & Co, another brand that I set eyes on last month. As you know, black and white is my favourite combination so it felt all the more appropriate to place this colour scheme in my home, adding grey accents to break it up. At the moment the Turkish towel I am using for added warmth throughout the night, but will definitely use this for summer beach days when a quick swim is in order!

Cush & Co Cushion Covers: SHOP HERE

Cush & Co Turkish Towel: SHOP HERE

This is my first interiors post, so hope it's something you like seeing. I thought it tied in well with my recent travel and hotel posts which I will channelling more of at the end of this month. I have two weekends away planned both very different from each other so stay tuned to see where I'll be heading! Very excited!!

Blogger Editorial: Jessie Khoo

Location: Coogee Beach

Blogger: Jessie Khoo (www.fashionandsounds.com)

Photographer: Helen-Jayne Driscoll

Wearing: River Island