Ladylike Stripes

Last weekend, I made the trip over to Manly to shoot a very French looking outfit! And seemed very fitting with Bastille Day being this week. For some reason, wearing an over the knee skirt with pleats makes me instantly want pastries for breakfast, lunch and dinner! It’s been a while since I’ve worn a super girly tailored look as have been enjoying the slouchy tailored options as of late. Pinstripes have always been in my wardrobe, and remind me of the European Resort collections and believe it or not, The French Riviera! It’s a classic trend that will always be around, and one you don’t have to break the bank for to get on board with.

Shirts are my workwear go to item, and you can never have enough of them, whether it be styled under dresses or tucked into a pair of jeans. It’s also versatile for lazy weekends, especially when oversized to pair with a denim skirt and a floppy hat. Today’s look is all from boohoo.com (minus the bag!) and as mentioned in my last post, it’s one of the best affordable stores for Northern Hemisphere fashion. A ladylike look warrants wearing a British brand! I opted to style the shirt half in half out, as sometimes find with a cross over bag it can look a bit busy, especially when the top has a pattern. The white skirt is classic and falls beautifully, especially with a pair of killer heels. These are a little higher than I would usually wear, but thought it was time to rock a heel after all the flats I've been wearing recently. Colour has been kept to a minimal (no surprise there) and a big fan of pairing monochrome items. 

I was a lucky girl this year and received a belated birthday gift in the mail from my family this month. A Saint Laurent bag. Since locking eyes on the snakeskin version of this beauty back at Christmas, it’s been on my wish list all year! And finally own one! It has it’s negatives….I want more! Already set eyes on my next one, just might mean saving that extra hard and living on tinned tuna for the next month! Sacrifices for fashion haha!

Shop The Look:

Boohoo Striped Shirt: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Boohoo White Skirt: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Boohoo Shoes: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Cassandre Tassel Saint Laurent Bag: SHOP HERE

Photo credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective blog

Peek-a-Boo Sand Dunes

This weekend I made my first trip outside of Sydney whilst staying in Australia! I headed an hour and a half up North to the Central Coast with Andrea. I’ve been dying to go for a while as this is Andrea’s home and have heard so many wonderful stories about the relaxed vibes that ooze from there. Before going, I asked Andrea what kind of locations will be fun to have as a backdrop for our 3 part blog post. I’ve had this vision of a sand dunes shoot for some time, ever since seeing a Louis Vuitton campaign video. There’s something magical about an endless amount of space with nobody around. When she told me they had mini sand dunes where we were going, I was sold!

I knew the lighting had to be golden hour, when the sun is setting and the air turns a little cooler. It’s such a vast open space we had to chill under a palm tree and wait until the sunshine was that little bit less harsh. A time to watch the waves from above and talk about our next trip (stay tuned!)

In December I won a Winona competition on Instagram and have been dying to style this beautifully crafted neutral two piece for a while. There’s only so much you can do on a sweltering hot day, so the cotton bralet seemed just right for the 32 degree day. Topped off with some beads I’ve had for years and a trusty boater hat, something I can't leave the house without this summer! I love how the skirt and top breath, and although both pieces are practically see through, there’s something classy feeling about them at the same time. It’s more of a beach look for me, bare foot and sea salt hair. But can see myself wearing this skirt with an oversized chunky knit and boots come the Autumn.

Have you noticed the hair change? (again) I had to go for a trusty long bob. It was time for a change and loving the chocolate colour with flashes of caramel blonde. What do you think?

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Top and skirt set: Winona

Hat: Lack Of Color

Hair Cut & colour: Paul Anthony

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes Blog

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)