Spring Tease

Was there a cheeky tease of spring in the air this weekend? The Sydney chill has definitely eased off, and I’m finding it hard to come to terms with packing up heavy knits for another year. I have an unhealthy obsession with winter fashion! Yes, I’m a little sad I can’t layer as much, but how good is it to pack away all your heavy jumpers to make room for all those lightweight neutral spring pieces?  My wardrobe is officially 50% more spacious! Plus I’m not going to lie, a taste of warmer weather felt good so good on my pale skin! 

For the most part of winter, I have been wearing relaxed, oversized slouchy tailoring. But after hitting the gym a little more than usual I felt it was time to wear something a little more figure hugging! I introduce you to Sabo Skirt. If you're on the lookout for bohemian comfy summer threads look no further. I’m not a huge fan of tight clothing, but actually liked the lines on this dress. Asymmetric hems are always fun to style, and couldn’t quite resist a chunky cardigan as a fairwell to the winter chill. Plus, I’m honestly not ready to pack away every piece of knit just yet. Even in spring, there can be an evening breeze that condones that optional jacket in hand. Neutrals are always welcomed in my wardrobe when I’m not wearing black or navy, so opted for an all cream look. Is this the first time you have seen me in sneakers? Being in the mountains was an exception last month, but with added photography jobs in the mix I needed a flat option to help me get in and around the city. These Converse are a great street style shoe, and being white conveniently fit nicely into my monochrome closet. 

The oversized clutch from Karen Millen is a nice alternative to a cross body bag, and it’s surprising how much you can actually fit in there! If you like to take an i pad or kindle on your daily commute then this could be your go to work bag! I always used to think of clutch bags as an evening accessory, but don’t let this assumption fool you. It’s a great option for a daytime brunch or as mentioned your day to day bag.

Hope you’re all having a great week! Won’t be long before fashion month kicks off which I am tres excited about! Who else is eager to see what’s in store for us all in the style world?

Shop the look:

Sabo Skirt Dress: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Sabo Skirt Cardigan: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Converse Sneakers: SHOP HERE

Karen Millen Bag: SHOP HERE 

Wink Jewellery Necklaces: SHOP HERE

Photo credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog

Winter - Spring - Summer

Lately, I have been struggling with the weather changes in Sydney. Last weekend I was at the mountains in sub degree temperatures whilst Sydneysiders were enjoying 25 degree days! That’s a hot summers day in the UK, and can’t believe how crazy the weather can be here! Hence the reason for today’s post. How to dress for 3 seasons in one day! As much as I’m dragging out winter, it’s hard to avoid the tempting spring/summer pieces that are dropping into stores right now. For all you ladies who love Aussie labels, I give you Frolic Girls. Wollongong based boutique stocking classic affordable brands such as Cameo Collective, The Fifth Label, Zulu & Zephyr and many more. For the more up market female, they also have an array of more luxury directed brands: Zimmerman, Camilla and Marc, Faddoul etc. It’s a great online destination for emerging and classic pieces and if you love to get your hands on these brands from a local store then look no further.

Midi skirts are perfect for any season, and love a good old A line to accentuate height and add a bit of femininity to any look. This Fifth Label 2 piece is so versatile I’ve managed to style it three ways   for different seasons. Being a monochrome print, it’s definitely not difficult to find pieces in my wardrobe to layer this look. The knitted jumper is a year old and actually mens! Although male jumpers don’t typically fit my shoulders, it’s a nice oversized option and love I can roll the sleeves up to give that relaxed slouchy look to contrast the girly movement of the skirt. For my autumn twist on this look, I have added a lightweight Kardashian Collection trench coat to bring out the brighter tones whilst layering without bulkiness. One touch I like to add to my layered looks is rolling the sleeves over the jacket. I personally hate the feeling of scrunched sleeves! Plus it leaves room to display your favourite timepiece or arm candy.

It’s weird being back from the mountains, as loved it there and if you follow me on Instagram you will see how snap happy I have been over the last week. Currently writing this post from Melbourne. It’s nice to be back here again for a relaxing weekend which is much needed after snowboarding! Shot a cool editorial look from my hotel which I’ll be sharing in the next couple of weeks!

Shop The Look:

Men's Boohoo.com Jumper: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or HERE

Fifth Label Skirt: SHOP HERE at Frolic Girls

Fifth Label Top: SHOP HERE at Frolic Girls
Kardashian Collection Jacket: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Zu Shoes: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE
Komono Sunglasses: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Cassandra Tassel Saint Laurent Bag: SHOP HERE

Photo Credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog