Oversized Sleeves

"You can never have enough white shirts" -  that has to be my quote of the year. A white shirt can be flattering in many ways, and nothing beats a crisp white linen paired with denim. Over the last few months, I have really challenged myself to wear this staple styled differently. Today’s shirt pushes the boundaries with anything I own. I love a good sleeve, and have dabbled in the flare sleeve earlier in the year. But there’s something so chic about the longer oversized sleeve, especially when it’s personally monogrammed.

Anna’s shirts were the talk of the town at European fashion weeks back in Feb, and have been dying to get my hands on one ever since. I am already stocking up my basket with her September drops, including the blue chambray version of this. Yes, it will probably be too warm to wear this blouse buttoned up come summer, but imagine how cute it would be for a weekend away draped over a one piece. Classic tailoring is timeless, pinning these French cuffs with a good pair of links will add that extra touch to luxe to any look.

Raw hem jeans are such a good contrast when paired with a crisp shirt. Today’s style are Rag & Bone from Revolve and honestly the softest, comfiest jeans I own. I have already treated myself to the high waisted black and white versions which you’ll see in the coming weeks!

Black accessories finished off the look and added an Italian chic look I was after. This has to be one of my most wearable looks, and have worn this combo many times since shooting it back in June. I have linked my favourite white shirts and raw hem jeans below. Happy shopping!

Anne Shirt: Anna Quan

Santa Cruz Flare: Rag & Bone via Revolve

Chloe Faye: Chloe via Barney's New York

Baby Audrey Sunglasses: Celine similar here

Vessie II Boots: Senso

Faux Leather Waist Belt: Stella McCartney via Net-A-Porter

Photo credit to my love, Chris

Relaxing Weekends In Bondi

Sometimes weekends for me mean taking a step back and relaxing. Bondi is starting to get so busy with all the travellers, so my little bedroom near the beach is the perfect place to be at one with myself. I’m a sucker for candles, and feeling like I am still not used to the Aussie heat. For an hour each weekend it feels so relaxing cracking open the window for a bit of afternoon breeze burning my favourite candles. I recently discovered Circa Home, that is stocked in David Jones. I love the smell of fresh bedding so naturally my favourite scent is 1975 Cotton Flower and Freesia. Today When I came through the door from yoga, I was greeted by the delightful smell of the room diffuser. It really lifts my mood and helped me feel relaxed after a busy week at work. The packaging is also to die for. Minimal, baby blue and glass, it ticks all the right boxes for a stylish bedroom!

Today I am channeling my inner 60’s chick, and wanted to try something new with my hair. I’ve recently had a Balyage done and now that I’m closer to blonde it felt appropriate to sport a typical Bridget Bardot do! I am slowly breaking free from my monochrome wardrobe and introducing blue into my wardrobe for summer. It must be all those days eyeing up the shores of Sydney that inspired me. I have been looking for a style of playsuit like this one for months. It reminds me of the Alexander Wang show where the girls strutted the runway in the baby blue open split shirts. I’ve missed Missguided since being in Sydney, so thankfully they now ship to Australia so a piece of home has followed me here! A bold lip is a must on weekends and brings out the sexiness in all us females!

I hope you have had a nice relaxing weekend wherever you might be. Have a great week!

Shop the look:

Playsuit: Missguided

Diffuser: Circa Home

Handwash: Circa Home

Soy Candle: Circa Home

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes blog.

Helen-Jayne x