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

Bondi Stripes

I’ve been living in Bondi exactly eight weeks today! I can’t believe how fast the time has gone and when I look at all the amazing people I have met on my journey it makes me grin like a Cheshire cat! So it felt right to host a breakfast at my place last Sunday for our collaborator Jo and Fellow bloggers Andrea from Leather And Lattes and Kelly from Piezloves. Continental muffins, croissants and fresh fruit were perfect to kick start our day and it was lovely to meet Kelly who had driven down from the Central Coast to meet us today. What a babe. 

A quick trip to the coastal path and the cameras were clicking. All week we were praying the rain would hold off and luckily enough it did! The past few weeks I’ve been working at Camilla and Marc which meant that I was lucky enough to have first dibs on this beautiful tailored black vest. I picked it up at the warehouse sale at a quarter of the price, and spent days wondering how to style it. Thought this Elliatt Blaze leather skirt had a beautiful cut to it and was a little more fitted than I usually wear! But loved how it worked well with the lines of the vest. I opted for this low cut Blesse’d Are The Meek tee that was so flattering and relaxed looking. 

Ankle boots are probably my favourite piece of footwear, but seeing as the location was slippery rocks at the ocean it would have clearly been a safety hazard! So these Urge Footwear oxfords were the perfect choice. The look was finished off with Pushmataaha jewels that really popped in colour reflecting the ocean. Absolutely adore turquoise jewellery. It was such a fun day, especially shooting with these girls. One more Bondi post to follow in the next few days!

Vest: Camilla and Marc

Top: Blesse’d Are The Meek

Skirt: Elliatt

Shoes: Urge Footwear

Necklace and Ring: Pushmataaha

Helen-Jayne x