Seventies Revival

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Robes, bodysuits, oversized sunnies all speak 70’s summer. Moving into the warmer months and help from the streets of Fashion Week, boho vibes are making a comeback. I like how the pyjama trend is slowly moving across into the summer months with a hippie twist; the silk shirts are becoming longer, looser and undone. Linen is starting to make an appearance again, and bodysuits with denim have never felt so good. In all honesty, bodysuits have never really been the most flattering on me, until today. I can rarely go without a bra, and took a gamble on this lace up knitted number. Surprisingly it hugs me in all the right places. I have opted for high waisted mom jeans to cinch me in at the right places. Who doesn’t love a high waisted jean?

It’s been a while since owning a kimono, but I was sold after seeing a street style image on Pinterest last week - An oversized print version styled undone with jeans. I have been pulling inspiration from that platform more and more and actually could spend hours on there! Please tell me I’m not the only one! 

The look was finished off with a textured wave, sling back Mary Janes and my trusted Chloe Faye. You can recreate this look over on Revolve and thankfully they currently have 20% off, so head on over and shop up a storm! For all my Aussie readers, they are also offering free express shipping! It’s definitely the destination for bodysuits (so much choice!) and is definitely my go to store for denim. So many of you have asked about my Rag & Bone cropped raw hem jeans which I have in all 3 colours, which I picked up at Revolve.

Shop the look:

Xenia Bodysuit: Privacy Please via Revolve

X Revolve the Silk Robe: L’Academie via Revolve

Mom Jeans: Topshop

Chloe Faye: Via Net-A-Porter

Round Metal Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Photographed and edited by yours truly 

Lightweight Tailoring

As pretty as Sydney can be when looking up, it can be quite the same looking down. Lately, I have been exploring more of the neighbourhoods over the bridge, and have been drawn to the art deco houses more and more. There are some beautiful old areas full of heritage when taking the trip north shore, and fell in love with the location for today’s post. Obsessed. The monochrome floor tiles instantly drew me in, and I knew I had to shoot my lightweight look here. As much as I’m into all black looks, neutrals are also in high rotation in my closet. Some weekends in Sydney have been reaching 25 degrees this month, so it only felt right to bare a bit of leg and style myself in airy tailored pieces. Last year, I utilised the hot summer days to wear more boho styles, but this year there seems to be more tailored options available that are floaty, breathable and more oversized. 

The white shirt will always be classic and clean, but the cut of this Staple The Label number is unlike any I have owned. The cap sleeves are boxy and rolled up, and a top pocket adds a relaxed feel to an oversized, asymmetric style. In the past, I always used the rule:

‘If it’s baggy on top, make it skinny on the bottom’ 

But that doesn’t always have to be the case. 

With tailoring being more slouchy and less shaped or fitted, now is the time to experiment with going out of your comfort zone. My mum would always say that if clothes were baggy on me I would look like a sack of potatoes! But I think that was because of my short height compared to my tall sister. These days I am favouring this trend, and actually feel it’s my niche for the warmer days ahead. Especially teamed with a pair of gladiators for walking around the city in style. One tip I would suggest is keep all your accessories the same colour. For me, black is my go to colour, but camel is slowly creeping into my wardrobe as a nice alternative.

Shop the look:

Staple The Label Kimono: COMING SOON or SIMILAR HERE

Staple The Label Shorts: COMING SOON or SIMILAR HERE

Staple The Label White Shirt: COMING SOON or SIMILAR HERE

H&M Bag: SHOP SIMILAR HERE

Urge Footwear Sandals: SHOP HERE 

Cluse Watch: SHOP HERE 

Zara Sunglasses: SHOP SIMILAR HERE

C for Charlotte Jewellery: SHOP HERE

Photo credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective blog