Paris Cafe Hopping

Bonjour from Parii! Apologies for the radio silence, I’ve been taking time out for some much needed R&R. It’s been just over a year since taking annual leave in Europe and couldn’t give one of my favourite cities a miss! Especially before the hustle bustle commences for Paris Fashion Week. As you may have seen from my Instagram, for the most part of my trip I have been in Ibiza. But took a short flight to Paris for 3 days to catch up with my bestie from back in the UK. Whenever I travel to the French capital, the itinerary somewhat ends up being the same - Cafe hopping! So what better way to participate in this 8 euro a cup activity than in comfortable, easy to wear head to toe linen. Comfort is key in this city, especially when you plan on walking around to take in the culture.

I am revisiting my roots in British brand Marks and Spencer who are known for their great selection of workwear and urban styles. It’s been a whole 2 weeks since wearing anything other than a bikini (hard life) so I was finally happy to wear a blazer and real footwear in Paris! I must admit, my shoes as pretty as they may be didn’t bond well with the cobbled streets so we just avoided those! I have been after a good pair of tapered pants for some time, and with summer rolling round in Sydney linen is all that’s on my mind. I will definitely style these up with flats and a basic white tee for day to day at the office. 

Shop the look:

Kitten Heel Sligback Court Shoes: Marks & Spencer

Petite Linen Rich Tapered Leg Trousers: Marks and Spencer

Linen Rich Gold Blend Jacket: Marks and Spencer

Cotton Rich Ribbed Half Sleeve Bardot Top: Marks and Spencer

Style post in collaboration with Marks and Spencer and Shopping Links

Suit Up In Linen

Tailoring - My weakness. It’s time to embrace autumn in Sydney, even though it’s still as warm as a British summer it has to be one of my favourite times of year. The mornings are colder, the sun is less harsh and it’s nice to have the opportunity to style an outfit without worrying about the heat. Linen occupies quite a bit of space in my wardrobe, and still opting for this fabric moving into autumn. I can’t remember the last time I wore a suit, and after rocking this cream one only last week makes me want to invest in more.

Next on the agenda will be finding a pant suit. I’ve also come to the conclusion that if I am to buy an investment piece this season it won’t be a handbag. It’ll be a blazer, and yes I have my eye on a few. It has to be the most versatile wardrobe staple, and it’s just the right warmth for Sydney. Perfect moving into winter worn layered and a necessity for spring mornings. 

It’s been a while since wearing my white Gucci’s - Hello old friend. Honestly, my problem is if shoes are kept in a box I forget about them! Does anyone else have this problem?! They are the perfect height for the cut on these shorts. I couldn’t imagine wearing this suit with heels, but loafers work. I even think sneakers would give this look an edgy spin and might even brave them when I finally find my dream cigarette pants and matching jacket.

Shop the look:

Tailored Silk Linen Blazer: Yasmin Raquel via Basics Department

Long Silk Linen Blend Short: Yasmin Raquel via Basics Department

Leather Mid Heel Loafer: Gucci or alternative here

Flare Sleeve Jumper: here, here and here

Baby Audrey: Celine via Farfetch

Photo credit to yours truly.

Colour trend to watch – Rust

It's the last week of fashion month, and I for one have been interested to see what styles are taking to the streets for upcoming seasons. A couple of trends I admired were embroidered folk pieces, ring detail bags and ruffle blouses. Is it just me, or has anyone else wanted to jump on a plane to Milan this week? I for one have never visited, but it's most definitely on the list for next February. Back in June, I had the pleasure of visiting Rome. One colour that I couldn’t escape was Terracotta. Buildings are dripping in this tone, and for a monochrome lover like me it was definitely a challenge sharing my travels whilst introducing this warmness throughout my Instagram feed. Since my trip, I have been drawn to copper tones both in the home and in the wardrobe. It’s a colour that really compliments black, white and navy. It’s definitely one to watch out for!

Todays look is my first post to feature this rusty tone. With a bit of a tan, this colour really pops. I have tried to mix up the styling to accommodate for the unpredictable Sydney weather. I have done this by styling a wrap around dress under a silk sleeveless blouse. I love experimenting with layers, and it shouldn't be exclusive just to winter. If you shop fabrics such as linen and 100% cotton, then it avoids you feeling uncomfortable in warmer climates. I also like to experiment with button down Shirts tied at the front to give that relaxed thrown together look. Style tip – buy one size up and pull off the shoulder for an instant chic feel.

I have finished my look with a pair of knot slippers and my trusty Gucci pieces to add a bit of luxe to the look. It’s also a designer that I have been heavily invested in this season. I think next on the list is the skinny tan belt!

Shop my look:

Hold Tight Wrap Dress: Third Form (25% off with code STYLESTRUCTURE)

Come Closer Top: Third Form ((25% off with code STYLESTRUCTURE)

Dionysus GG Supreme Shoulder Bag: Gucci

Leather belt With Interlocking G Buckle: Gucci

Round metal Sunglasses: Ray-Ban via Shopbop

Knotted Slippers: Zara or similar here

Baby Audrey Sunglasses: Celine

Photography and edit by myself

Summer Layering

White and camel have been a complimentary duo these last few weeks, and feel swayed towards these neutral tones as I’m getting sun kissed coming into summer. It’s nice to wear a combination that isn’t black and white for a change, and think these two colours will be big hitters for me over the warmer months. Linen is definitely a fabric that I’ll be investing in more with the temperatures reaching 40 degrees! It’s also an alternative to the heavier tailoring pieces I style in the winter. 

edt. by Glassons is a bi-yearly limited edition collection that features easy to wear pieces with touches of high end  throughout. The neutral palette is very much my style, it was difficult to keep my bank balance in check after seeing the collection! So may great pieces including a white linen shirt that's also on my wish list! The one time I find styling at it’s hardest is peak summer, purely because in Sydney I have also thought layering is out of the question. This is my go to style and kind of freak out a little when I can’t add a few pieces of clothing to a look. I’ve already had one summer in Sydney to find my feet and figure out how to dress for summer without losing my personal style in the process. Layering is still possible when done right. And for me over the next few months it’s going to mean teaming soft, light fabrics together. This camel vest ticks that box, and it’s not too heavy for a hot day. I can also see myself wearing this with some cute denim shorts and a plain white tee for a relaxed weekend look for brunch. Add a touch of gold jewellery and small heels and hey presto, that’s an evening look sorted! 

So my basic rules of jewellery are as follows:

• If wearing grey or cool colours, opt for silver
• If wearing camel or warm colours, opt for gold.

I couldn’t resist checking out the new range of timepieces from Marc Bale, where I picked up this stunning black and gold number. As you have probably seen in previous posts, I love to style my watch with a nice bangle to make my simple neutral looks pop a little more. Plus, it’s nice to stick to one site for both the watch and accessories to save shipping costs! Just what you need in time for Christmas. I haven’t even starting my Christmas shopping, but will be smart this year buying most of my presents online for my family back in the UK. Only 19 days to go! 

Shop my look:

edt. by Glassons Dress: SHOP HERE

Pink Stitch The Label Vest: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Spurr Shoes: SHOP HERE

Marc Bale Watch: SHOP HERE

The Peach Box Accessories: SHOP HERE

Karen Millen Bag: SHOP SIMILAR HERE 

Ray Ban Round Sunglasses: SHOP HERE

Photo credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog

Harbourside in Black

This week, I’ve been exploring more of my new neighbourhood after moving suburbs last month. Being over the Harbour bridge and surrounded my pockets of water, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the cool new blog locations I have scouted for future posts! I am slowly making a list of streets in my phone with dream house galore! As today’s look is relaxed linen, it only felt right to find a spot that was near the water to depict the relaxed vibes. It’s been a while since I have worn flat shoes in a post (one where I’m not sitting down to hide my lack of height!) but when the dress fits perfectly with a kick flattering flare, these fringe beauties were the shoe of choice.

It’s spring racing season; and although the fashion for this event isn’t really my cup of tea, this dress could definitely be an option with a pair of heels styled with a glass of champers. I’ve finally got my hands on a 66 The Label boater, which has been on my wish list for the last few months. The bronze colour makes a nice change, and I took the plunge with the oversized style. Jewellery was kept to a minimum with gold, and there was no need for a handbag being only a 5 minute walk from my place. If I was to wear this to the races, I would more than likely style with an oversized  clutch to avoid a cross body bag taking the attention away from the slick horizontal neckline. 

I’ve also had a hair refresh with a cut and colour from Edwards & Co. Decided on a dramatic blunt finish keeping a caramel tone running throughout the ends. And for once, my hair is straight! Hope you all had a great week, and can’t wait to share some more style posts from my new neighbourhood in the coming weeks!

Shop the look:

Oskar The Label Dress: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE or HERE

66 The Label Hat: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Charles & Keith Shoes: SHOP HERE (on sale) or SIMILAR HERE

Jolie & Dean Bangle: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Oscar Wylee Sunglasses: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Photo credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog