Classic Levi 501's

In my opinion, there’s no such thing as spring in Australia. Summer in the UK reaches around 25 degree days which means at the blink of an eye everyone is in good spirits socialising in the local beer garden rolling up the tees eager to get that arm tan. This is the temperature we have jumped to in Sydney the past few weeks (minus the tan-o-rexic applause). The seasons change so quickly I can’t sort out my wardrobe fast enough. Denim shorts are now on my mind, but not quite ready to bare all at the sight of a few sun rays.

The rule of ‘balancing your look’ is definitely my go to when the temperatures rise. When wearing denim shorts, I’m happy to style with a long sleeve blouse or lightweight knit. This kind of transeasonal dressing I am comfortable with, but when the temperatures really soar you might find me wondering how to style such minimal items of clothing.  I warn you now! 

When it’s time to bare your legs, you can’t go wrong with a classic pair of 501’s denim. Today I have paired with a feminine polka dot blouse (yes, it’s one size bigger for that slouchy feel). Polka dots are timeless and reminiscing back to my teenage years I was fascinated with this print. Maybe that’s why I still love in my thirties! The detailing on my bag and pendant are quite prominent, hence opting out of a belt. The outfit would have looked ‘too’ polished. In saying that, building your belt collection is probably not a bad idea at the moment. If I could choose an ‘accessory of the season’ it would have to be the Gucci belt which comes in a variety of colours and sizes. When styling your denim shorts with a white tee, this could be the perfect time to add a belt to lift the look from being overly basic. 

Slipper style shoes have been my go to these last couple of months and can’t see that ending anytime soon. My boyfriend hates them (all pairs) but I love the casual vibes they give off and this kind of style works well with my denim and slouchy tailored options. 

Most of todays look is from revolve.com and they are currently offering 20% off site wide until the 27th October inclusive of free shipping with code “AUEXPRESS”

Shop the look:

501 Short: Levi's via Revolve

Abby Top: Rails via Revolve

Gift of Iah Pendant Necklace: House of Harlow via Revolve

Caravan Sunglasses: Ray-Ban via Revolve

Cluse Watch: Via The Iconic

Monogramme Leather Shoulder Bag (similar): Saint Laurent via Net-A-Porter

Photography by my love, Chris. Edit by myself

Sleepwear As Daywear

With Silk and sleepwear being brought forward into daytime hours, there can be a lot of confusion how to style this trend. I for one am loving this relaxed take on a classic shirt! With the weather getting colder, softer fabrics are a winner to take away the chill and make you feel like you have literally jumped out of bed and left the house in your comfiest threads. 10 more minutes in bed in the a.m I’ll take that!

On the streets of International Fashion Weeks, I saw many ways to style sleepwear inspired garments. Even better, it’s a trend you can take into the warmer climates (that’ll be me next week, stay tuned!)

So that being said, how can you wear yours this season?

•  Layered up. That’s exactly how I have styled mine today. The perfect addition to a turtle neck or even a plain white tee. Try mixing up the fabrics. Go silky on top and cotton or wool underneath for that added retro vibe.
• Off shoulder. I wore one of my silk shirts in a post a few months back like this and you guys showed so much love on Instagram! Unbutton your blouse from chest up and sit it just off the shoulders. You’ll be feeling like a St Tropez lady in no time!
• Add denim. This has to be one of my favourite ways to wear a pyjama blouse, especially when the jeans are high waisted and have a loose look to the leg. Add a buckle belt and tuck in your blouse for a 90’s chic look.

I’ve compiled some of my favourite pyjama blouses for you to shop at the bottom of this post. Happy shopping!

Shop the look:

Piped Sleepshirt: Splendid via Shopbop or similar here

Splice Sweater: Seed or similar striped jumper via Shopbop here 

Wide Legged Pants: Similar from Asos here or here

Cassandre Monogram bag: Saint Laurent via Matches Fashion

Zac II shoes: Senso
Icons Round Sunglasses: Ray-Ban via Shopbop

Photo Credit to Jiawa Liu from Beige Renegade

New York’s Cosy Corner

On my recent trip to NYC, I knew I had to dedicate some time to cosy coffee shops. Back in 2010 whilst interning in Manhattan, coffee shops were my place of choice on weekends before making friends in a new city. Sometimes I would sit for a good two hours on my laptop people watching whilst getting a feel for the city. It was also perfect for hiding away from the cold in the winter months. I asked Christina (todays photographer) for some of her favourite coffee hangs near Soho, and after showing her some Inspiration it turns out the image I really liked on Instagram was only a short walk around the corner! Gasoline Alley is a small, raw decor cafe with charm. Exposed brick and friendly staff, I just wish I had time to spend a few hours in there watching the world go by. 

Nearing the end of winter, it's still a little chilly in the city which I couldn’t have been more happy about. After two summers in Australia, I’m still not used to the scorching heat, so when I found out New York was on the cards I was excited to wear a few more layers. This off shoulder jumper showed just enough skin, and was the perfect length to style with black skinny jeans. I opted for a statement shoe - the suede mule to mix up the look a little. It wasn’t quite spring temperatures to head out without a coat, so was thrilled to find out that Sydney label Third Form prepped me for the bitter winds with this gorgeous wrap around coat. Black and classic, it will definitely be a winner for the coming season and you’ll be seeing this one a lot more! 

Shop the look:

Rewind Coat - Third Form

Heidi High Waist Ankle Grazer Jean- Forever New

Saint Laurent Monogramme Bag- Net-A-Porter

Round Ray-Ban Sunglasses - Via Shopbop or The Iconic

Off Shoulder Jumper- similar here & here

Molly Mules - Solsana or similar here

Photo credit to Christina Emilie Based in New York City

Hooray For Knit Season

Well…..I might be speaking too soon when I say it’s knitwear season! Sydney is supposed to be in autumn right now with the leaves turning orange and hot chocolate consumption on the rise. But instead, we are graced made to suffer with 30 degree days with the decision ‘most thirst quenching drink wins’. Seriously, I am a little disappointed. I am so eager to start layering properly again and I have already added some chunky knits to my wish list for the coming season. Until then, I will settle for the sleeveless knit, which is only really wearable on cooler evenings, hence shooting this post at sundown which makes a change for my usual brighter posts. 

Side detailing is a winner. This is what sold the jumper for me. It makes a nice change to the lace up trend that was common around the neck region last season. The high low style will look nice untucked with a good pair of jeans this season which I am on the hunt for! Another trend I am a fan of is the ring pull zipper. It’s such a good feature to any look, and especially liked the zip is the feature of this skirt. Pairs back well with the eyelets on the jumper. I have kept accessories to a minimum with a classic pair of Celine’s and a minimal black watch. The focus is all on the gold details and the gorgeous sunset.

Shop the look:

Seed Jumper: SHOP SIMILAR HERE and HERE

Witchery Skirt: SHOP HERE and SIMILAR HERE

RMK Shoes: SHOP HERE

Saint Laurent Bag: SHOP HERE

Reuben Ray Watch: SHOP HERE (10% off with code BOHO10)

Photo credit to my love, Chris

Winter - Spring - Summer

Lately, I have been struggling with the weather changes in Sydney. Last weekend I was at the mountains in sub degree temperatures whilst Sydneysiders were enjoying 25 degree days! That’s a hot summers day in the UK, and can’t believe how crazy the weather can be here! Hence the reason for today’s post. How to dress for 3 seasons in one day! As much as I’m dragging out winter, it’s hard to avoid the tempting spring/summer pieces that are dropping into stores right now. For all you ladies who love Aussie labels, I give you Frolic Girls. Wollongong based boutique stocking classic affordable brands such as Cameo Collective, The Fifth Label, Zulu & Zephyr and many more. For the more up market female, they also have an array of more luxury directed brands: Zimmerman, Camilla and Marc, Faddoul etc. It’s a great online destination for emerging and classic pieces and if you love to get your hands on these brands from a local store then look no further.

Midi skirts are perfect for any season, and love a good old A line to accentuate height and add a bit of femininity to any look. This Fifth Label 2 piece is so versatile I’ve managed to style it three ways   for different seasons. Being a monochrome print, it’s definitely not difficult to find pieces in my wardrobe to layer this look. The knitted jumper is a year old and actually mens! Although male jumpers don’t typically fit my shoulders, it’s a nice oversized option and love I can roll the sleeves up to give that relaxed slouchy look to contrast the girly movement of the skirt. For my autumn twist on this look, I have added a lightweight Kardashian Collection trench coat to bring out the brighter tones whilst layering without bulkiness. One touch I like to add to my layered looks is rolling the sleeves over the jacket. I personally hate the feeling of scrunched sleeves! Plus it leaves room to display your favourite timepiece or arm candy.

It’s weird being back from the mountains, as loved it there and if you follow me on Instagram you will see how snap happy I have been over the last week. Currently writing this post from Melbourne. It’s nice to be back here again for a relaxing weekend which is much needed after snowboarding! Shot a cool editorial look from my hotel which I’ll be sharing in the next couple of weeks!

Shop The Look:

Men's Boohoo.com Jumper: SHOP SIMILAR HERE or HERE

Fifth Label Skirt: SHOP HERE at Frolic Girls

Fifth Label Top: SHOP HERE at Frolic Girls
Kardashian Collection Jacket: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Zu Shoes: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE
Komono Sunglasses: SHOP HERE or SIMILAR HERE

Cassandra Tassel Saint Laurent Bag: SHOP HERE

Photo Credit to Laurie Young from The Rue Collective Blog