Denim & Lace Street Style

Over the last year, street style photography is a pastime that I can’t get enough of. Whether it’s snapping other bloggers, or capturing the style gurus at the entrance at Fashion Week. Personally, this type of fashion photography is the most interesting and it always seems way more eye catching in a city environment. Since my Chinatown post, I have been on the hunt for deep streets that create an off duty Fashion Week vibe.

Yesterday I met up with fellow bloggers and good friends Andrea and Alisha. We caught up over macarons, cake and coffee at one of my favourite international patisseries - Laduree. It’s not quite the same as a summers day, sat under an awning on the Champ De Elysees, but Pitt Street mall in Sydney’s CBD was just as much fun! I love that I have met such great gals in a new city who are just as passionate about fashion and good food! This city is really growing in the blog world, and it’s great that we can all meet up and discuss ideas for the future. Thankfully, they have both lived in Sydney for yonks, so as soon as I told them the environment I was looking for they knew exactly where to shoot this look. 

                                     

Probably not the most sensible idea getting the shots on a busy city centre road, but you have to take risks to get the best pictures! Andrea was our look out for cars whilst Alisha and I got into our snap happy zone. Luckily, no injuries! Just a few shuffles in heels to dodge oncoming traffic. Texture mixing is something I’m really into whilst transitioning from winter to spring. It was a little chilly, so this Stussy sweatshirt stopped the chill that was whistling through the city streets. Luckily, I picked up this oversized jacket at Bondi markets last week for just $25! It is Australia after all, so braved a lace skirt because the sun was shining. Excuse warranted!

I hope you all had a great weekend and enjoyed the sunshine! 

Shop the look:

Sweatshirt: Stussy, available at Gluestore

Skirt: Window Lane

Jacket: Vintage, Bondi Markets (similar here)

Boots: Senso

Photo credit to Alisha Thornley from Alishayi Blog

Helen-Jayne x

Poolside Comfy

The last few weeks have been a little crazy with starting a new job and finding time to keep my blog updated. For me, blogging is like having a second career and find myself spending the weekends photographing and planning what to style for the coming week. I’m lucky enough to work in fashion, so can squeeze in a cheeky flat lay at my job! When you’re passionate about something, you don’t mind spending time on it and to be honest blogging means I can catch up with my friend Andrea to talk fashion and hit up any new brunch places! It’s important to have down time too and love having a few hours on the weekend to chill out and do absolutely nothing! 

Andrea has a lovely pool at her apartment and although it’s not warm enough, it’s still nice to relax and catch up on what each other has been up to over a cup of tea and a couple of magazines. For me, beaches and pools are not seasonal. If you are dressed appropriately, they can be enjoyed in the winter months. This Country Road jumper is so warm you wouldn’t even think it’s winter. Obviously being a Brit open toe shoes are standard and work well with this look. They are relaxed, comfy and effortless. I think next weekend I want to try Bondi beach in a chunky knit, Messina Gelato in hand, and a cosy blanket watching the sun go down. Sounds like a plan! Would love suggestions on new places to check out in Sydney!

Shop the look:

Jumper: Country Road

Trousers: Camilla & Marc (similar here)

Slides: Topshop Australia

Photo credit to Andrea from Leather And Lattes

Helen-Jayne x

Sydney Fashion Week: All Black Everything

What an awesome first fashion week in Sydney! It was definitely an experience I want to do all over again in six months. I'm not sure my fashion obsession can wait that long! So many gorgeous styles and trends showcased and it was my opportunity to show you some of my work behind the camera. I headed down for three of the five days and met some bloggers that I follow and admire. What a great pleasure meeting them all. It was the perfect opportunity to get talking to them and take some shots of their fashion week inspirational outfits. This first post focused on the all black trend that is so effortlessly chic and sophisticated. It was a huge hit on the runways and finally becoming easy to wear now the weather has cooled down in Sydney. I have always loved wearing a simple black leather jacket and fedora, but these girls show us how to style it further than that.

An all black look is my favourite when the weather turns a little cooler. It's the time to dust the cobwebs off the trusty leather jacket. Thankfully I was bought this super chic journal to help me take notes for the face paced madness that is Sydney Fashion Week.

Leather Jacket: Reiss

Shirt Dress: Vintage

Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Shoes: Miista

These Aussie ladies can really rock this trend and I guess it looks so much better with a golden tan and effortless approach to fashion. It's not overdone to look too stylish or extravagant which is exactly the way it should be styled. It's the trend for the career driven women that want to buy into style without taking a leap out of her comfort zone. It's powerfully simple.

                           
                                  

Nicole Cooper: Blogger at the Confidentliar.com. Sassy bohemian look with a caped leather and shaker hat.

Kaitlyn Ham: Blogger at Modernlegacy.blogspot.com looking fiercely minimal in a chunky knit leather ensemble. Showing Aussies how to rock this simple yet chic look.

Anna Huan sporting the most adorable fun Misterzimi Pina dress and Celine Trapeze bag. Kicking it in Converse and designer.

Kay Duffy: Fashion assistant at Harper's Bazaar Magazine. Vintage Dress and Chanel cross body looked so good on this doll face British rose.

Christine Centenera: Fashion Director at Vogue with this beautifully detailed feather cape, perfect for the rainy last day of Fashion Week.

Carmen Hamilton: Blogger at thechronicalsofher.blogspot.com and Vogue Australia. This intricate knitted top screamed Autumn runways.

Blogger Vivienne from vkoblog.com and Tara, design student based in Sydney sporting their black detailing.

Alyce Cowell: Blogger, stylist and writer at alycecowell.com. Absolutely rocked this NYC tee and flying the flag for casual sportsluxe.

Sara Donaldson, Blogger at Harperandharley.com

Snapped at the entrance. All black awesomeness and Chanel Boy Bag. 

I would love to hear your feedback of today's post and I must say, I am loving taking the pictures for once! 

Helen-Jayne x