The White Off-Shoulder

I’m a habitual person at the best of times. When something works for me, I tend to stick to it. In the food department that’s sushi right now but in my closet it’s the off-shoulder top. There’s something a little sexy about tan shoulders. They are the first to be sun kissed in the warmer months so why not let them show! Plus, it’s flattering on most females. My collection is growing at a rapid rate, and I know it’s going to be my ‘go to basic’ coming into summer. It can be dressed up for those festive parties with a detailed skirt or tailored wide leg, or worn casual for your Sunday brunch dates with slouched denim or linen. Today’s look is one of my favourite colour palettes - Monochrome.

Fringing has been absent from my posts as of late, but after seeing the beautiful detailing on this skirt it was time to introduce it back into my summer wardrobe. I’ve actually had this skirt for a couple of weeks, but wore it in a way I wasn’t happy with the first time. It’s easy to over style, so instead of just posting a look I wasn’t happy with, I went back to the Pinterest board to figure out the best way to dress it that was more me. I’ve been on the hunt for an off-shoulder loose fitting top for a few weeks, and knew when H&M opened on Pitt Street I’d find one just fine! I also picked up this choker, which I couldn’t resist as it’s a little different to my usual dainty pieces. The look is finished off with a pair of retro round sunnies, which add that extra touch of 70's.

I've also had a hair refresh at Edward's & Co salon. Decided to stick with the subtle balayage, but opted for a blunter cut this visit to keep the thickness throughout.  Loving the texture it gives!

Shop the look:

Pink Stitch The Label Skirt: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

H&M top: SHOP SIMILAR HERE and HERE

Public Desire Shoes: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

YSL Cassandre Bag: SHOP SIMILAR HERE

Freyrs Sunglasses: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Photo Credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective blog

The Skirt That Belongs In Vogue

Have you ever set eyes on an item of clothing that is so beautiful you can’t stop thinking about it? I can’t tell you how long I have wanted to get my hands on the skirt I am wearing in this post. After photographing this skirt backstage for the Pink Stitch The Label runway show, I was already styling it in my head even though it wasn’t for release just yet. Last week, I went to see Pink Stitch’s new autumn/winter collection (standby for camel and navy goodness) and was graced with a package wrapped up with my name on it. Can you guess what was inside? The skirt which only seemed designed to be featured in Vogue, was a thank you gift from the brand for the images I captured that day. I couldn’t have been happier, and was eager to style it and shoot it asap!

The fullness of the skirt meant the location had to fall in line with the ladylike, powerful style. The Rocks in Sydney has so many historical buildings that ooze class and structure, with the white architecture reminding me of the aristocratic streets of London early 1900’s. The skirt naturally was the centre piece, hence edging towards more casual on top. I have seen this type of skirt styled more laid back in a few print editorials, so was drawn towards wearing knitwear as a nice contrast against the sheen of the skirt. Last weekend I was lucky enough to purchase this Sass and Bide jumper for just $15 at Bondi Markets! The black was probably an odd decision to style with navy, but felt it worked well. My Saint Laurent bag was a good finishing touch to the look, with a pair of pointy lace up heels to give me the added height I needed. 

I recently indulged in hair TLC at the infamous Edwards & Co in Surry Hills, and adore the warm tones running throughout. I’ve had a good few inches cut off, so knew adding a large curl would bounce my hair up to give it volume and sassiness. This kind of shoot was a little different to what I would usually publish, but loved channeling more dramatic tailoring. I thought Laurie did a great job of capturing the skirt in it’s most beautiful form, and I love the scrunched styling to show that although the skirt is feminine, it can be worn less ‘pretty’. I honestly can’t wait to wear this skirt again, and was considering this might be a great option for the upcoming race season, or maybe to swan around the streets of Paris which won’t be anytime soon! It’s a piece that will never date, and will always turn a head or two. I just dread packing this beauty for any European trip in the future. It definitely needs more love, that’s for sure!

Shop The Look:

Pink Stitch The Label Skirt: SHOP HERE

Sass & Bide Jumper: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or HERE

Saint Laurent Bag: SHOP HERE

Oscar Wylee Sunglasses: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Zu Shoes: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or HERE

Fossil Watch: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Photo credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective blog