Rural Roll Necks

As you may have seen in my last style post, a few weekends ago I headed to the South of Sydney for a tranquil weekend amongst the trees and nature. Being a city girl through and through, these kind of weekends I need to experience more. As I work in digital Mon-Fri, I like to spend my weekends travelling to new places, away from my laptop, and it’s my chance to experience what Australia has to offer and do what I love: photography and capturing moments. Sydney has been my home for just over a year, and with weekends being precious, it’s the best time to soak up new chilled getaways whilst wearing my favourite relaxing threads.

Country Road honestly has some of the best knits this season, and if their Tasmanian winter campaign isn’t enough to bundle you up in a layering cocoon then I don’t know what will! Knit and lace has been an autumn favourite of mine for the past 2 years. It’s classic, contrasting and seductive in a minimalistic way. This cream jumper is super warm and I love the attached scarf that can be worn loose or wrapped around the neck for added warmth. Perfect for the dropped temperatures in the bush. The skirt is lightweight and soft to the touch, which is an important factor moving into the colder months. I find my skin can be a lot more sensitive so this delicate feel was a nice touch. Knee high boots are a necessity for winters in the UK, so when I saw these suede beauties it was not a difficult decision to style them with this look. The lace up detailing on the back compliment the intricacy of the skirt.

This look was finished off with silver hardware that’s simplistic, and a trusty pair of hand made sunglasses to shade the speckled light that peeked through the trees! Perfect for a weekend filled with not doing a lot other than drinking tea, eating good food and snuggling up in my tent! I had such a fun time sharing my 3 part glamping experience. I’ll be heading off again in a few weeks so stay tuned for a new resort that i’ll be featuring on Boho Behind The Lens.

Shop The Look:

Jumper: Country Road

Skirt: Lilya

Boots: Django & Juliette from Styletread

Sunglasses: Pacifico Optical

Watch: Breda Watch

Bracelet: Najo

Photo credit to Chris Bray

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

A Day At The Markets

When Saturday comes around, there’s nothing better than hitting up Glebe markets with the girls. It’s definitely the best for a good bargain and have never left empty handed! This week I was lucky enough to get brand new One Teaspoon denim shorts for just $30! I’ve wanted a pair for a while so was thrilled to score them in time for the summer. It was so fun catching up with my blogging buddies Alisha and Jo. The market was bustling, and at 10am it was already heating up for a scorching day. Coming into summer, I think it’s important to wear a hat to protect myself from the sun, so you might see a few too many posts with a fedora to come. 

I am in love with this Faithfull The Brand dress. I literally discovered the brand on Instagram. If you love off the shoulder and pinstripes with a bohemian twist, this is the label for you. Their new collection is literally to die for, and can’t get enough of it. Currently they have the best white top with black pinstripes that bares shoulders. So nice with a pair of denim cut offs and casual Birkenstocks for the warmer days that will be gracing Sydney. Last week I had my hair lightened and I'm thrilled with the results. I've gone a shade lighter in my Ombre. After an amazing treatment, my hair felt super soft. If you are looking for a new hairdresser in Sydney hit up Paul Anthony based in Potts Point. His work is amazing and his attention to detail is spot on!

It’s exactly one year since I launched the blog, and as of next week I’ll be refreshing it a little with a new name! It won’t be all that different, but felt with the change of habitat and a slight change in style it seemed appropriate. Thanks again for all your support on both here and on my Instagram page (bohochic_nlt) It really menas a lot to me and makes the evening blog sessions straight from work really worth it. I’ve also met the best people since first launching and can’t wait to meet more creative fashionistas in the months to come.

Hope you have all had a great weekend, and a chilled Sunday night!

Shop the look:

Dress: Faithfull The Brand (available here)

Shoes: Rubi Shoes (available here)

Hat: H&M (similar here)

Hair: Hair By Paul Anthony

Photo credit to Alisha Thornley from Alishayi blog and Jo Hombsch.

Helen-Jayne x

Co-ordinating The Streets Of Surry

Surry Hills is a place that I should definitely hang out in more often. It has some of the best coffee joints, serious street style and cute terraced houses. I have to be honest about one thing…..I think I’m becoming an Eastern Suburbs snob lol. The reason being the queue for the buses to leave Bondi is getting ridiculous nearing summer so I’m staying in my little bubble! Last week was an exception. I have been eager to shoot in Surry Hills again for a while, it’s been such a long time and I always like to make a day of it. Last week I met up with my partner in crime Andrea to talk about new jobs over coffee. We have both started new jobs and finally have more time on our hands to focus on our blogs thanks to our new schedules. Definitely more lunches and mid week plans on the cards! Andrea introduced me to Cook & Archies and it seriously has the best tables in Sydney! Black and white marble, soooooo good for pictures! From what seems like 20 pictures to get this blog post up and running, it’s actually quite the opposite! We literally trek around finding the right light and backdrops for sometimes hours. Which is why we always wear flat shoes and change to heels! 

Today’s look is my first collaboration with Australian brand Lucid Label. This set caught my eye with it’s abstract print and royal blue hues. Perfect for the early summer that is currently gracing Sydney. The cut on the shorts is unique, and haven’t worn a style like this before. It’s always important to balance fitted with loose. The shorts are quite hugging on me, so the floaty shape to the top complimented the look well. Open toe shoes seem like the only option going into the warmer months, so definitely need to invest in a few more pairs.

Hope you have all had a great weekend! Have a fab week!

Shop the look:

Top: Lucid Label

Shorts: Lucid Label

Shoes: Zara (similar here)

Bag: Alexander Wang

Jewellery: Equip Accessories

Photo credit to Andrea Hetherington from Leather and Lattes blog.

Helen-Jayne x