Blue Hues

Baby blue has finally snuck into my monochrome wardrobe! An early summer is gracing Sydney, so thought it was time to brighten things up a little (in baby steps of course!) I am still a minimalist at heart, but when I set my eyes on this Maven the Label dress I just had to have it. It’s sheer for the warm weather, so decided to team with a pair of trusty pleather shorts. Sports luxe style always seems to make a look that touch more cooler, so this mesh number was a winner. I can even see myself wearing this with a bikini at the beach. And with all the build up for Alexander Wang for H&M, I think the sporty styles will be sticking around for the next couple of months.

 Last week I met up with fellow blogger and friend Andrea at the Grounds Of Alexandria. It was an early start attending a smoothie event which was the perfect way to wake up! Plus, the free fruit basket was a great prop for the outfit shots we captured. I must say, Not a fan of the walk from the train station when the temperature is 25 degrees at 9am. My little British body isn’t used the heat quite yet! I’ve definitely decided that a smoothie maker is on my list for the summer. For the last couple of years, green juice has been a good boost for me. But smoothies are definitely a better option in the warner months and a good breakfast option. If anyone has any good recipes please let me know!

Hope you’ve all had a great weekend, and here’s the start to a new week with exciting things to come!

Shop the look:

Top/Dress: Maven the Label (contact here)

Jacket: Maven the Label (contact here)

Short: (old) Sheinside (similar here)

Boots: Senso (similar here)

Rings: The Peach Box

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes blog.

Helen-Jayne x

Crisp White Tassels

I am still pleasantly surprised when I encounter a new street in Bondi. I do a fair bit of walking in my local neighbourhood but there are still paths that I have never been down. The afternoon light in Bondi is one of the best I’ve seen, and we are even luckier now that it is light until about 7:30pm. The street I chose to shoot my monochrome look is not far from the beach, but late afternoon I can get away with some of my favourite type of street style shots…….In the road shots! I think I love this type of fashion photography the best. Probably because I am one of those girls that wait in anticipation for the street style shots to be published at Fashion Weeks over what’s on the runway.  It’s also the style of photography that inspires me the most. Some of my favourite fashion bloggers (Kristina Bazan and Gary Pepper) capture some of the most beautiful shots on the street, and truly inspire me to love what I do. My friend Andrea and I are finally back into the swing of shooting frequently again. We are constantly on the hunt for a new location and fabulous lighting, thankfully Sunday didn’t disappoint. 

My look today retracts back to my bohemian style with this delicate fringed top. It’s lightweight, so perfect for the warmer days that Sydney is gracing us with. I particularly like how the back of the top dips a little and always opt for backless when I can in summer. Crisp white is always a winner with a tan and I can already sense I’ll be shooting a lot of bright clean looks these next couple of months. Culottes are still a staple in my wardrobe and could no way pass up on these high waisted wide style. Grids are a must and monochrome will always be a winner in my eyes! 

There are a couple of events I’ll be attending with Andrea this week, so be sure to stay up to date on my Instagram page @bohochic_nlt. It’s also a place I like to share street style shots with myself behind the camera. Hope you are all having a great week so far!

Shop the look:

Top: Missguided

Culottes: Missguided

Bag: H&M (old, similar here)

Shoes: Senso (similar here)

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes Blog

Helen-Jayne x

Grids

Last Monday was a public holiday in Sydney, and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. It was my first proper beach filled weekend. It consisted of a 6km walk from Bondi to Coogee stopping by Wiley’s swimming baths, paddle boarding in Manly, movies to see Gone Girl (highly recommended) and a catch up with my blogger babe, Andrea. We usually plan out our locations, but Monday we decided to just wing it and opted for Woollahra. I’m not as familiar with this area of Sydney, but know the houses are quaint and boutiques look like they should be located on a Parisian side street. I fell in love with the character and aged look of this one house and knew it would be the perfect backdrop. It’s not far from my house and the sun was setting on the long weekend. Why couldn't it be longer!!

Today’s look definitely fits in with my monochrome themed wardrobe. My entire look is Staple The Label, which is a Sydney based brand. As you probably know I’m a fan of minimalism, so their “basics with a twist” moto definitely appeals to me. The hemline on the skirt is a little shorter than I would usually wear, but I love the asymmetric cut and the grid pattern I am in love with. The top is like nothing I have seen before. The top half has a faux leather overlay, which adds structure and edge to a basic silk tee. There’s also shorts to match this top, which I’ll be definitely investing in this summer. I am a sucker for an all white look and so much better with a tan!

I hope you all had a great weekend! Heads up, I’ll be doing Bondi Markets in the coming weeks so I’ll keep you updated on the dates.

Shop the look:

Top: Staple The Label

Skirt: Staple The Label

Shoes: Zara Australia (similar here)

Ipad cover worn as bag: Camilla & Marc

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes blog.

Helen-Jayne x

Introducing Third Form

Last Saturday I got to meet the lovely Merryn Kelly, owner and founder of fashion label Third Form. She was one of the first people I reached out to in Australia, and although she was living in Melbourne, she was still trying to help a Brit find work and her feet in Sydney! I’m happy that after five months we finally met and was excited to see her new minimal collection which will be released next February. I feel so lucky to have first pick! The range will be a mix of black and white basics, with a structured theme running throughout. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed when you see it!

i phone weather never seems to be very accurate in Sydney, and we were so looking forward to our shoot at the Opera House with blue skies and sunshine. What I woke up to were grey skies, rain and wind, but didn’t want to pass up on the meeting we have waited for. An hour long of drinking coffee watching the sky clear was all we needed! The white clouds were perfect for the aesthetic Third Form is representing, and we were lucky to not have crowds of people walking the Opera House steps!

As of late, I’ve been really into planning the locations for these posts down to a tee. Some of my favourite blogs (Kayture and Gary Pepper Girl) stand out because their pages don’t consist of just your average style posts. You get lost in the photography and lifestyle. Each location is probably planned in advance, with the sun setting at a certain time etc. I have been admiring London based brand House Of Sunny’s campaign and Instagram shots for a while, and pulled inspiration from their website for today’s shoot. My lens (17-70mm) arrived from Hong Kong last week so wanted to try and capture full length shots from above and wide angled. I love my 50mm lens for details, but found for the full length I just wanted more.

Hope you like the different kind of shots from today’s post, and can’t wait to share some of the projects I have planned with Andrea from Leather and Lattes blog. Now the sunshine is gracing the shorelines, there are plenty of new places that we want to share with you in the coming weeks. Happy weekend!

Shop the look:

Dress: Third Form (available next month from str8up threads)

Jacket: Third Form (available next month)

Shoes: Senso

Photo credit to Third Form owner, Merryn Kelly.

Helen-Jayne x