How To Wear Tailoring & Denim

Weekends are a time to kick back, relax and enjoy a good brunch! Despite my Sunday's consisting of lazy mornings and copious amounts of tea, my Mon-Fri wardrobe tends to follow me through to the weekend with one subtle change - denim. 

These last few weeks, I've been investing in "real" denim for the colder months. No more stretchy skinny jeans sorry, this post is dedicated to the denim we all knew back in the 90's. Mom jeans can be quite tricky to master, but they actually suit most shapes and sizes and can work for most women. So how can you style these with your favourite tailored pieces?

1. Keep the tones simple

You want your outfit to match, and mixing the tones can make the look too busy. When I'm styling my denim on weekends, the first thing I think about is the wash of the denim vs the tones in the tailored garment. Warm tones tend to work well with black jeans, and cold tones work better with blue. Today's coat is a buttery beige colour, which I class as a warm tone.

2. Consider your height and heels

I'm only 5ft 3 with a small waist and larger thighs, so finding the right cut of jeans can be quite a challenge. There are ways to elongate yourself and i'm not talking about angles of the camera! Mom jeans look great with this seasons square heel, just like the Senso's I have on in this post. I just make sure I'm adding a pointed toe to draw everything in from the baggy nature on the leg. For taller ladies, a pair of sneakers can work well.

3. Smarten up

There is no right or wrong here, just pick your favourite tailored pieces. Today I have opted for a linen blouse and tailored woolen coat. These are the items you can wear to the office Mon-Fri, but become more relaxed for weekend wear as soon as they are styled with denim. You can always change up the coat for a blazer or add a neck scarf as a chic alternative.

Shop the look:

Rails Charli Button Down Shirt via Shopbop

Ganni Coat via Shopbop
Topshop Mom Jeans

Ray-Ban Wayfares Sunglasses via Net-A-Porter

Senso Georgie I Shoes

Alexander Wang Bag via David Jones

Photo credit to my love, Chris

Soft Neutral Tailoring

Neutrals have always been a part of my wardrobe, and now the sun is desperately trying to turn up the heat in Sydney it's time to start rocking these lighter colours. I'd love to say  it was the case in Melbourne last weekend. I headed down for a fly in visit to check out The Olsen and The Blackman hotel as have read amazing reviews on these artistic, quirky establishments. The setting for todays post is at The Blackman. I couldn’t pass up on the luxe beige furnishings to compliment this look. It’s been a while since shooting an editorial styled shoot, and with the weather being that touch colder in Victoria it seemed more fitting to photograph an indoor look! I’ve had my fair share of freezing my booty off in the snow these last few weeks so a nice warm hotel room was definitely on the cards! 

I’ve always loved clothing that reveals a little bit of skin in the classiest way possible. Backless tops and slit skirts are the kind of skin baring I like to show, and when the fabric is a soft, weightless cotton then it’s a big tick in my books. Sydney label, Third Form released around this time last year, and I can’t get over the beauty of the pieces for the upcoming spring season. I literally want every item! Three major colours that filter through: Black, white and beige. This palette is already a winner in my eyes! Think crinkled fabrics, slit midi skirts, sharp shirts and peekaboo backs. It’s the kind of tailoring you could rock with a pair of birkenstocks or flats; that more slouchy look that isn’t too business, but more chilled for a morning coffee meeting on a spring day! I've layered my outfit with a Boohoo vest that is so warm and snug I'm struggling to take it off. It's a great addition to any basic look and those neutral tones are some of my favourite right now. I might be tempted to ditch my winter wardrobe after flashing a bit of skin! We’ll see what happens in the coming weeks! 

Stay tuned for some of my photography from my stay at The Art Series hotels in the coming days!

Shop The Look:

Third Form Top: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Third Form Skirt: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Boohoo Vest: SHOP HERE (on sale) or SIMILAR HERE

Urge Footwear Loafers: SHOP HERE (on sale) or SIMILAR HERE

Jolie and Dean Bangle: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or HERE

Photo Credit to my love, Chris

Stripes In The City

Oh Sydney, you honestly can’t decide what season you are! It’s honestly the most up and down time of year right now. Today I shot a look that was heavily layered (stay tuned for that one!) but tonight’s article was shot last week in Paddington, which somewhat resembled to a beautiful spring day! It’s so hard to dress when the weather man can’t make his mind up, so I opted for breathable layering. Stripes are quickly occupying my wardrobe, and it’s a print that is always on trend. Midi dresses are great for both winter and spring and it’s definitely a length that requires a heel, just to give you that added height. Being only 5ft 3, sometimes this length can look unflattering on me, and after my mum telling me maxi dresses are a no no (love her honesty!) I’ve swayed more towards this length as my compromise.

Living in the city, a block heel is recommended especially when running errands. Ankle boots are my go to shoe on weekends and casual days, but couldn’t resist them with this look as wanted to style this outfit a little less dressy and more bohemian, hence the floppy hat! Plus the sole of the shoe matches the hat and the neutral tones throughout. It’s been a while since I have worn a hat, and it’s a great accessory for the colder months. Throughout the winter, I have been channeling more tailoring as it’s great to layer, so this blazer was a nice addition to this bohemian inspired look. 

How cool are these earrings? Check out Alfa-Alfa on Instagram here to enter this months competition. They are teaming up with a great collective of brands, closes 10th August!

Hope you are keeping up to date with my Instagram. Heading away this weekend, and honestly it couldn’t have come at the best time. I’M GOING SNOWBOARDING! Seriously can’t wait, as it’s my first time to the snow! Obviously I’ve built snowman and choreographed sno angels in the UK, but never headed to the mountains. Bought by ski pants today (gross), so my love and I will be doing the 7 hour road trip Friday morning. That snow will match all my other white piccies! Awesome. Be prepared for a lot of snow photography!

Shop The Look:

St Frock Dress: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

St Frock Blazer: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

St Frock Hat: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Urge Footwear Boots: SHOP HERE

Forever 21 Bag: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or SIMILAR HERE
Alfa-Alfa Design Earrings: SHOP HERE (Customised for my one piercing)

Photo Credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog

River Island Street Style - London Calling

London Fashion Week takes place in just over seven weeks, and no doubt street style will be at it’s finest. Photographing the looks that have been planned to the last detail would be so amazing to capture! After snapping at Sydney Fashion Week two years in a row, it makes me realise how much I love this kind of photography. It was amazing catching up and shooting Lorna, from Lorna Luxe Blog  when I made the trip back to the UK at Christmas. We have been dying to reconnect since to collaborate on an amazing street style project. September is way more favoured than the February shows, purely because it’s not so bloody freezing! Hence more time to hang about Somerset House to snap stylish ensembles.

This month, River Island and Pedestrian.tv are looking for the best Australian street style look to send one lucky winner to LFW. What a dream to win this prize! It would be amazing to meet up with some of the influencers I’m connected with on Instagram, and report for Pedestrian from the River Island party. It would be mind blowing to plan a girly week of fashion, lunches and chit chat with some of my favourite fashionistas. And we can’t forget the not so wonderful blisters from uncomfortable shoes to take us to the shows!

The look I am featuring today is layered and a mix of textures. The best thing about London is being able to dress for real cold weather, so styling a look in the winter is not something I am unfamiliar with! I love A/W fashion, and I can’t tell you how many scarfs I still have back in the UK! Thankfully, I was lucky enough to get my hands of this cashmere number from a Jenny Von Holtermann’s, New York to keep me stylish, especially with this bitter weather we are experiencing in Sydney right now. My leather midi skirt was a steal at only $10 from Kiribilli markets. I always seem to pick up the best finds there and adore the buttons down the front of the skirt. I have found some great alternatives online, so check out some of the shopping links below to get your leather midi fix! I opted for a dress worn as a top to tuck into the skirt and these beautiful pointy shoes from Zu. They photograph so well and instantly make the look that touch more lady like.

Ever since I was a teenager, trips to London were a past time, and there are some amazing hangouts I would love to revisit if I’m lucky enough to win the prize:

1. Burger and Lobster: One of my favourite quick eateries. The menu consists of 3 things: Burger, Lobster and Lobster brioche. It may sound a little boring, but the food is top knotch!
2. Liberty London: Boutique style department store with the best monochrome exterior. Yes, the designers in store are plush and high end but it’s the decor, old squeaking floorboards and ambience that always win me over! Also the florist at the entrance make it all that more enchanting. 
3. Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason: Established in 1707, it oozes class and tradition. When there's mint green notes throughout, and a grand piano upon entering you know this is going to be Instagram worthy! 
4. Sushi Samba: Japanese cuisine with a twist of Peruvian and Brazilian! Yum! Not only is the food amazing, the view isn’t too shabby either. Located on the 38th and 39th floor of Bishopsgate. 

Fingers crossed for the competition, and can’t wait to see all the other entries! Hope all you Aussies are staying warm this week! 

Shop the look:

Magali Pascal Dress (worn as a top): SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Vintage Leather Skirt: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or SIMILAR HERE (on sale)

Jenny Von Holtermann Cape: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Zu Shoes: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Cassandra Tassel Saint Laurent Bag: SHOP HERE

Rayban Sunglasses: SHOP HERE

Photo Credit to my love, Chris Bray