Parisian Feels

The weather has been playing tricks in Sydney these last few weeks, which means my wardrobe has turned upside down! I recently packed away all my winter clothes (minus a few jumpers) to make space for lots of lightweight spring fabrics which the temperature just isn’t cooperating with. One transeasonal fabric that I’m all about right now is suede. I seriously can’t get enough of it after seeing it flood the streets of NYFW. Chloe is all over  the trend this season with camel 70's touches throughout. This jacket will be a staple for the coming months. Tan is filtering through my wardrobe as of late, and have even treated myself to a suede bag which you will see in my next post! Today was spent in The Rocks where sandstone were once the foundations for old Sydney. I am a little obsessed with this texture at the moment, and have been looking for this kind of backdrop for a while. Warm tones look great alongside it, especially when paired with white, and knew when I set eyes on this jacket it would also match my new white leather goods.

I was recently introduced to Singapore brand, CHARLES & KEITH which aligns well with a lot of items in my closet. Their shoes and bags are minimal and structured with a twist of contemporary elegance.  I opted for these white tassel mules which have a Proenza feel, and a large tote bag which is ideal for work. I love a good oversized style, and conveniently fits perfectly into my city lifestyle. Next weekend I am off to Melbourne so will most definitely use this as my go to for hand luggage.

I feel a little Parisian today with my hair tied up and a neck tie! It’s been a while since wearing a mini dress, and contemplating if I’m getting a bit old for this length! But when the dress fit like a glove, it just had to be done! 

Shop the look:

Bardot Jacket: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Denham Denim Dress: SHOP SIMILAR HERE 

CHARLES & KEITH Shoes: SHOP HERE

CHARLES & KEITH: SHOP HERE

Asos Bandana: SHOP HERE

Boohoo.com Sunglasses: SHOP HERE

Photo Credit to Alisha Thornley from Alishayi blog

Flares Up Top

All white…..One of my favourite combinations easing into the warmer months. Skin’s a little more sun kissed and 99.9% chance of spilling a Pimms or two on your bright clean threads. All in the name of summer. If there’s one trend I am tempted by, it’s the flares. Whether it be up top or down low this easy breezy style reinvents the 70’s for a fresh approach to clean lines. I adore how the sleeves fall on this top, and it’s the main reason I have decided to style the chunky knit off my shoulders for a relaxed vibe. A pencil skirt has filtered back into my spring wardrobe, especially with oversized pieces on top. The ivory denim with front and back slits is sexy, but casual. It’s  a relaxed tailored piece that will take you from office to bar or even for a brunch date with a good quality white t-shirt on weekends.

There’s something beautiful about shooting on a Sunday morning. I’ve been enjoying utilising early starts with my good friend Laurie, and we’ve been drawn North Shore for a lot of our collaborations this month. The streets are calmer than in the city, and it gives us a good chance to get the best possible shots taking our time to see what works best in terms of angles and styling. We’ve been working with a soft breeze those last couple of weeks, which means the added layer doesn’t go a miss. A chunky cardigan adds the extra fabric I love, plus keeping warm from the chill that is still with us pre 8am in Sydney. 

Platforms: The balls of my feet thank me for these shoes! The wooden tan heel is slowly helping me transition into the warmer tones, whilst keeping that 70’s vibe running throughout. Matching my handbag to my shoes which is rule 101 for my S/S 15 wardrobe.

I am slightly obsessed with sandstone at the moment and you are probably aware of that if you follow my Instagram page. I can’t get enough of this beige earthy tone, and I’m preparing my Insta page for more tan pieces coming into the warmer months. Chloe, you stole my heart this season! All I need now is a Faye bag topped off with suede to make my wardrobe complete!

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Out With Audrey Top: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Out With Audrey Cardigan: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or HERE

Country Road Pencil Skirt: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Styletread Shoes: SHOP HERE 

Tony Bianco Bag Via Styletread: SHOP HERE 

Out With Audrey Earrings: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Cluse Watch: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Photo Credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog

Back To Black

Happy spring or autumn, Depending on where you are in the world! The sun was shining here yesterday to grace us with a new season. One that doesn’t last long in Sydney. Even though the cold snap has eased off, the mornings and evenings are still quite chilly. All black is a common combination I am all too familiar with, and I even surprise myself with the amount of mix and matching to be had when styling this palette. I am easing into spring wearing more lightweight tailoring with a relaxed fit with a mix of sharp and soft lines. I spent the majority of my late teens wearing River Island and thrilled they deliver to Australia and stock on The Iconic. Fingers crossed they open a flagship store soon! If you aren’t yet familiar with this store, then let me introduce you. Their styles are contemporary, tailoring is sharp and powerful, and their festival wear is basically a mash up of some of the best muses that rock Coachella. Have I sold it yet? It’s basically one of the biggest stores in the UK, and have been renowned for collaborations with the likes of Rihanna. It definitely added to shopping addiction back home, and they always do a great mix of workwear for the female that likes to keep stylish 9-5.

Today I’m wearing a slouchy soft kimono with a sharp layered midi skirt. I quite like the mix of lines and although both items are black, there’s something quite powerful surrounding the look. I decided to style with a suede collar underneath to add a touch of 70’s and classic Clubmaster style sunglasses from Oscar Wylee. Finished off with some marble hardware and suede boots that I seriously have struggled keeping off my feet! I love a good pointy boot, and an added bonus for the square heel. A big fan of that. A little sad that boots won’t be an option as the temperatures warm up, so will spend spring getting my wear out of them before the weekly pedicures begin!

Shop the look:

River Island Kimono: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

River Island Black Skirt: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

River Island Suede Collar: SHOP HERE

Jolie and Dean Jewellery: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Oscar Wylee Sunglasses: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Montana Black Boots: SHOP HERE 

Zara Bag: SIMILAR HERE

Photo credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective 

Inspired By Europe

Sydney keeps giving me new streets to explore, and today’s location was not too far from Andrea’s apartment. As i’m a bit of a snob when it comes to colour, I love clean white streets that remind me of Paris and London. There’s something really beautiful about minimalism, and laneways with character. The street I shot on today was so small and quiet, but as soon as you get to the end it’s manic with commuters and cars all in a rush to be somewhere. But for that brief moment photographing this look, I took my mind to a French village and imagined a marina within walking distance.

All white is a trend I am still not breaking up with. Especially now that it’s officially summer in Australia! And lets be honest, it’s the best colour with a tan. Another trend I am obsessing over this season is the thigh high split maxi. It’s sexy and bohemian all in the same breath and looks awesome with slides or ankle boots for a more edgy look. This Elliatt style has the curved design which is a nice change to the floaty ones I’ve been wearing on casual days. This August Street tailored vest makes the look a lot more trans seasonal. It’s plunging on the neckline so a small bralet or crop top fits well underneath.

It’s been a hot week, so hope you are all taking some time to enjoy the weather this weekend. Andrea and I will be selling at Bondi markets tomorrow so if you are around drop by and say hi!

Shop the look:

Vest: August Street

Bralet: Staple The Label

Skirt: Elliatt

Shoes: Zara (similar here)

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes blog.

Helen-Jayne x