Two Winter Essentials

With winter just around the corner (I say “winter’ lightly) it’s important to keep a well organised wardrobe. Before the colder months roll in, it’s time to pack away the lightweight fabrics that won’t be worn for the next few months. There are two items that become the staples for the A/W wardrobe,

Good knitwear and a tailored coat.

Year to year, these two pieces always have priority in the wardrobe, and it’s actually quite surprising how many one can own! In all honesty, my wardrobe is actually quite small with only items that will get good wear. Quality over quantity, which means less wardrobe hauls. Rotating the staples is key to maintaining a downsized closet.

Today’s look is from Jaz & Alex boutique. They stock all the key items you will need for the coming season, offering a premium online shopping experience. When shopping knitwear, it’s good to have a clear understanding of how you want the piece to fit. There are so many options available at the moment, and my shelves consist of the following:

1. The oversized cable knit This is the all rounder and can be worn with almost anything. The boyfriend fit shows effortless styling.

2. The lightweight turtle neck. Probably the most on trend at the moment. The perfect option for layering under dresses or camisoles.

3.The detailed knit. Whether it has tassels or eyelets, this is the jumper that will catch peoples eye. 

Paired back with a classic coat, this combination is not only comfortable but also combines classic styling with a contemporary edge.

Shop the look:

Bambi Knit – Steele via Jaz & Alex

Mia Coat – Camilla & Marc via Jaz & Alex

Leather Look Skirt – Zara, similar here and here

Suede knee high boots – Zara, similar here and here

Givenchy Antigona Bag– Cosette or here

Baby Audrey Sunglasses – Celine

Photo credit to my love, Chris

Majestic Minimalism

This weekend, a well deserved break was on the cards to The Blue Mountains. When there’s an opportunity to leave Sydney for a getaway I jump at the chance, as still have a lot to see in Australia! When the resort is as beautiful as Hydro Majestic, it's hard to turn down; which I’ll be talking about more in my review post towards the end of this week. 

Today’s look channels elegance and minimalism. An all black look is one of my favourites, and it’s been a while since I have photographed an outfit of block colour. When arriving at the hotel, it was pretty apparent that the style of this look was going to compliment the setting perfectly. Clean crisp grounds with black detailed balustrades, it was definitely a “it reminds me of Paris” kind of moment. And I couldn’t have been happier. The surroundings are really important when I’m styling a blogpost as I like the article to not only feature the beautiful garments, but to take you all to the place I’m visiting though the images. If you’ve read “How To Be Parisian” there's an obvious statement that Parisian women only wear black, and Coco Chanel is a prime example of this. A black pleated dress and tailored jacket felt elegant and classic. It’s also worth noting that it was very windy, which added sexiness and moodiness to the movement of the look. 

Lately, I have been drawn to flat shoes, and these Jo Mercer Pony Skin beauties made the outfit feel more relaxed without taking away the silhouette of the look. Being only 5ft 3, I can sometimes get conscious that clothes either looked swamped or too long but thankfully I didn’t feel like this with today’s look, so I’m glad I didn’t opt for high heels. To style this look for a colder day, I would definitely suggest layering, maybe adding a slouchy cable knit jumper which would still expose the pleats in the dress, yet add contrast to the lightweight movement.

My hair has had a refresh this week! Decided to go a little darker, but have kept the length. It’s starting to look a lot healthier lately and the vintage wave is definitely here to stay! Easily mastered with a curling wand and then brushing out the curls with a paddle brush to create soft waves. Stay tuned for my review of this beautiful resort in the coming days!

Shop the look:

Camilla and Marc Black Dress: SHOP SIMILAR HERE and HERE

St Frock Black Coat: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Jo Mercer Black Shoes: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

The Daily Edited Clutch: SHOP HERE

Babybonie Silver Jewelley: SHOP HERE

Photo Credit to Chris Bray

Hair by Paul Anthony Studio based in Potts Point Sydney

From Paris With Love

Yesterday I returned to one of my favourite places…. Paris. It’s funny how you look at a city differently when here for different reasons. I made the 55 minute flight from my home town to France purely for my blog and to collaborate with some fellow bloggers. Instagram is the place I’ve met the majority of bloggers, and it’s crazy to think that is how people can be connected in this day of age. We are all passionate about our work, love styling new looks and have to meet in cafes with the right tables and lighting! In our own little world, we are crazy girls that need things just so!

I am still a little jet lagged after only landing from Sydney last Friday, but was thrilled to finally meet Nikita from Meet Me In Paree blog. I’ve been following her from the start and her breakfast shots are just the best! I love her approach to style and the classiness of her posts, so was ready to get stuck into photographing her for the new section of my blog: Boho Behind The Lens. This is a new segment I have introduced as want to share my passion for behind the camera. I love streetstyle and photographing bloggers in their stylish threads, so why not have it’s own page! Each week I will be showcasing the bloggers I am collaborating with, so watch this space!

Todays outfit I channelled ‘winter white’ although the material of the outfit was nonetheless summery! It was bitter on the streets of Paris but that didn’t stop Nikita and I all in the name of fashion. I adore the movement of these trousers and would you believe I picked them up at the Camilla and Marc sample sale for $10! Pleats, yes please. The top and bralet I’m wearing is by an Australian brand called Black By Geng. I adore their minimalistic pieces and love how the top flows nicely with the trousers. As you’ve probably noticed I have changed my blog name today! It’s been a month in the making and thought that it was more appropriate. In Sydney in the hotter months (and on my relaxed days) I love wearing boho inspired looks, yet on the colder days and when at my job, tailoring is something I also like to wear. So Boho Tailor seemed fitting.

As you have probably noticed, my website has had a refresh too. Thanks to the guys at Pipdig it’s more contemporary and has all the tools I need in order to keep you up to date with both my blog and the photography I’m delving into.

It was such a pleasure having afternoon tea with Nikita today at the most Parisian place I could imagine, and was a blessing the rain held off! 

Shop The Look:

Bralet: Black By Geng

Top: Black By Geng 

Trousers: Camilla And Marc (Similar here)

Shoes: Primark UK (Similar here)

Coat: River Island (Old, Similar here)

Photo credit to Nikita Wong from Meet Me In Paree Blog

Helen-Jayne xx