OOTD | The Blonde Silhouette

Starry Eyed

Karen Walker Pants (similar style here), Cue Top (similar style here), Lack of Color The Spencer Boater, Wittner Avril Heels, Michael Kors Blair Pave Watch, Fossil Bangles, Swarovski Earrings (similar style here).

As you may have noticed, I don’t have a huge range of pants in my closet. As a very girly spirit, I find myself drawn to ultra feminine pieces, notably A-line dresses, skirts with volume, anything with a flirty hemline basically. That is not to say that trousers are unfeminine in any means, in fact pants offer a super sexy silhouette, highlighting a woman’s natural curves and elongating those pins.

Of course, upon spying these spotted Karen Walker pants, I just knew they belonged in my wardrobe. Suddenly my credit card is in the eftpos terminal and I’m walking away with an oversized bag and smile to match.

Enhancing their playful nature, I’ve enjoyed teaming them with casual accessories, my new favourite hat, The Spencer Boater and a simple sheer top, like this Cue staple. There’s something a little french chic about this print and if people mistake me for European…well that’s a mistake I’ll happily wear!

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography

Khaki Kind of Gal

French Connection Cross Over Shirt, French Connection Leather Look Side Split Skirt, Louis Vuitton Neverfull Tote, Jo Mercer Sublime Booties, Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses, Michael Kors Blair Pave Rose Gold Watch, Fossil Rondel Wire Bracelet, Fossil Bangle (similar style here), Swarovski Earrings.

I’ve always thought of khaki as a very masculine colour, having always associated this shade with a military context and consequently, I’ve always ruled khaki out of my stylistic choices. That was until my eyes fell on this gorgeous French Connection shirt…and I was won over. The juxtaposition between the masculine khaki tone is balanced beautifully against the feminine, sheer draping seen in its structure.

Embracing an earthy colour palette, I’m enhancing the strong khaki colour with rich brown shades, seen with my classic Louis Vuitton Neverfull Tote and the tortoiseshell print of my Karen Walker frames. Mirrored with my makeup, I’ve featured a soft bronzed shadow and peachy nude lipgloss in today’s beauty regime.

I’ll be honest, I’m really loving that sexy, vampy vibe at the moment, which is why I’ve teamed this shirt with a luxe, leather look skirt and peep toe booties. Alternatively a crisp pair of white or ripped blue jeans would make a chic, casual ensemble.

Lastly, I’m finishing on a high note with a little sparkle and a splash of rose gold…. After all, a little extravagance never hurt no one!

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography

Au Revoir Summer!

Quirky Circus Blue Floral Crop and Midi (available at Myer), Lack Of Color The Spencer Boater, Wittner Avril Heels, Michael Kors Blair Pave Rose Gold-Tone Watch, Fossil Bangles.

After 90 days of sizzling hot temperatures, it appears summer is finally over! With a love for the cold, I couldn’t be more excited for winter’s arrival and the prospects of warm roasty nights near the fireplace, layering and many hot chocolates (marshmallows please!)

Nevertheless, on the 90th day of summer I said Au Revoir to the fabulous season just been while wearing a flirty floral crop and midi duo by Quirky Circus– one of my favourite Australian brands! As I love a little Parisian/European influence, I teamed this ladylike ensemble with my brand new boater hat from Lack of Color. Not usually one to wear hats, I couldn’t go past this little accessory, given its stylish and sun safe appeal. After all, I have to protect my porcelain skin and if it means looking chic while doing so, then it’s a win win as I see it!

With an afternoon spent in an impeccably manicured corner of the city, Erin Smith Photography and I watched the final summer sunset, starting our brainstorming for the chilly season ahead and while excitement brims creativity, I can confidently say….keep your eyes firmly set on this page, coz baby we’ll be bringing the fire!

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography

Flower Bomb

St Frock Flower Bomb Pantsuit, Jo Mercer Erika Platforms, Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses, Swarovski Sheena Pierced Earrings, Oroton Cuff (similar style here), Oroton Mini Bag (similar style here).

Flower Bomb- I really couldn’t think of a better name for this St Frock jumpsuit, as it literally is an explosion of flora! There’s no mystery as to why this piece caught my eye, as my style clearly advocates that I am a lover of colour and print – a self-proclaimed Print Queen if you will. With an earthy colour palette highlighting green, cream, beige and tan, this piece adds a little uniqueness to what’s otherwise a tropical floral print.

A jumpsuit (in my opinion) has the potential to look very effortlessly cool, especially when paired with the right accessories. Channeling a laid-back getup, I’m teaming this statement piece with some casual platform sandals and a pair of killer shades (thank you Karen Walker!)

To finish this look, I’ve added some finer details (and a little sparkle) seen in my choice of cuff, earrings and textured clutch.

Would you believe that just as we found this little alleyway, Erin Smith Photography and I got caught in a rainstorm? Lucky we are so in sync as we managed to wrap up this shoot in 5 minutes and finish early for dessert. It doesn’t get much sweeter than that!

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography