Tuesday 31 December 2013

MIRROR IMAGE EGAMI RORRIM







Josh Goot dress, ZARA heels, Karen Walker EyewearJolie & Deen necklace and bracelet and 3.1 Phillip Lim clutch. 

Photographer: Liz Mcleish of Street Smith

Another dream wardrobe shoot with Street Smith. How ridiculously amazing is this Josh Goot number. The mirror image print is the perfect statement and the fit has an ultra modern tulip shape creating a fresh silhouette. As the weather warms up, dresses are on my agenda and with races around the corner I've got my eye on a few. Loving structured clean shapes, bold prints and lace detail....And now just have to make it till pay day.....Heres to canned tuna for the rest of the week!

Monday 20 May 2013

TRIPLE LOVE


Sportsgirl top $69
Sample peplum skirt $20
Siren heels $50
Vintage necklace
Sportsgirl ID necklace $15
Karen Walker eyewear

Photography: Street Smith

This week I take a look at electric blues and leather peplum hems. So I have already raved on about peplum tops in previous posts but the raving continues with a new found love, the peplum skirt. The drop waist of peplum skirts is flattering, fun and flirty. So triple the love in my eyes and very much trending in the shops. I teamed the skirt back with a effortless shirt from Sportsgirl. The colour does all the talking and the shape slinks so easily. Shoes were a great find too, the peep toe boot has been big this season so glad I found a similar pair with a small price attached. 

Sunday 12 May 2013

POP!


Dotti shirt $49
Sample tank $10
Hello Parry split skirt $55
Kmart boots $35

Photography: Erin Reinboth

POP!! Now that I have your attention. The top sure stood out to me. I love the pop-art feel to it which goes back so nicely with street style at the moment. Featuring 3 trends that I love this week, waist wrapped checkered shirts, stud booties and the side split skirt. A big shout out to Kmart for their bang on trend product at the moment. Seriously have some great bargain finds and not to mention their new TV ad has me and my flatmates singing that song for hours.....Slightly annoying now but a guess thats proof of a successful campaign. Maybe I need a theme song?! Haha jokes, well that's all from me, 'popping' off for the night! :)

Monday 15 April 2013

CHEAP INVESTMENTS






















Jay Jays jeans $39
Kirstenwithlove cross bracelet and necklace $15
Dotti heels $59

Photographer: Josie Withers

What are your thoughts on the camo trend? Well I've had a crack at it. Definitely think the key is to keep it simple, put the strong print back with blacks or neutrals. A pair of pointed pumps always help class things up. Another trend I've tried is the reflector sunnies, a bit of fun to edge up an outfit. Both items cheap and cheerful, easy ways to get in on the trends. On the flip side, I do believe there are items worth investing in. This winter a good leather jacket is essential. So be sure to check out Jennifer Kate for amazing leather and furs. Rug up before the ice weather rolls in. Cheapies vs investments pieces, its not a battle but a happy harmony :)

Monday 25 March 2013

BEHIND THE SCENES AT LMFF

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival....What a week! 6am starts and 10pm finishes, mad rush outfit changes and naked male models - last week had it all!

With my work for Westfield Doncaster, who are a major partner of LMFF, I had a behind the scenes and front row experience at this years Fashion Festival. Westfield Doncaster launched AW13 with a killer campaign partnering with fashion hero, Candice Lake. In case you need a quick fill in, Candice Lake is an ex model turned photographer/blogger. She works with the big international guys including vogue. Basically she is a major Australian fashion export. On behalf of Westfield Doncaster she photographed a street-style fashion shoot of 10 key style influencers. With the likes of Rebecca Judd, Sam Harris and blogger Jess Dempsey it was a star studded affair. And geez can she shoot, she really captures the energy of each individual. You can check out the pics on the website or at the fabulous exhibition in centre at Westfield Doncaster. The second part of Candice's work with Westfield was the creation of the video Fashion Lust. You can check it below. The video was styled by Christine Centenera and launched on Vogue.com. Okay promise I'm done with the name dropping now but I hope I have convinced you of how good this campaign is! It was so unconventional and edgy for a shopping centre and I was very privileged to be involved. It was amazing seeing it all unfold from the fashion shoot on on the streets of Melbourne to the media snapping launch at LMFF. Highlight was definitely getting some 1-2-1 time while Candice was shooting, tres inspirational yet so grounded at the same time. Second best would have to be the Westfield hunks, haha the picture says it all. Hope you enjoy the look on the inside. LMFF outfits to be posted soon!






Photos: Candice Lake, Lisa Freeling, Ashleigh Reinboth and Westfield Doncaster

Monday 4 March 2013

3 IN 1


Dotti jacket $69
Maxim shorts $29
Sportsgirl sandals $59
Dallos + Karlos necklace 

Photography: Street Smith

Jam packed this post with 3 new season trends in 1 outfit. Khaki, camo and leather sleeves. These looks are big at the moment, I'm sure you've seen them in all the shop front windows displays. They all work together well with that military street style theme. In lurveee with this jacket, I've been a bit sad that I haven't been able to wear it with all this hot weather! Thankgfully the shorts have made it summer friendly. I know not everyone is a fan of the camo but Im a fan if it's done right. I say the key is to keep it simple, to avoid any tacky try hard potential. Cant go wrong with teaming it back with blacks. So I say have fun with the trends of the season especially when you don't spend a fortune on the look!

Monday 18 February 2013

HEAT WAVE






Cotton on shirt $35
Betty basics skirt $20
Rubi heels $10
Minkpink sunglasses $40
Rubi and Sportsgirl accessories $25

Photography: Street Smith

So scrap my last post (not the outfit of course), its been above 30 degrees for the last 6 days! Unheard of for Melbs, last time this happened was in the 1960s. So the legs are back out and I'm dressing to keep cool. Introducing my new fav, the cobalt blue floral shirt. My amazing sister spotted this one hiding in our local Cotton On shop. The print is frickin fabulous - electric colour and great detail which gives it a nice designer feel. The best thing about shirts is their ability to be worn loose fitted. They are self conscious safe and sweat patch safe! Perfect for hot sticky weather. I kept it basic and tight on the bottom to avoid any moo moo appearance and finished the look off with some staple summer white sandals. I know we are all looking forward to some cooler weather and some new outfits to follow, but hang in there, chuck on a shirt, we'll be complaining when its over! 




Monday 11 February 2013

SWEAT IT







Cooper St sweater
Jay Jays jeans $20
Rubi hat $2
Sportsgirl sandals $89
With Love Kirsten bracelets $20
Dallos and Carlos necklace 
Illamasqua Lipstick

Photography: Josie Withers

It's starting to be that slightly cooler weather where you need a little sweater! Im not complaining in anyway I should add, Melb summer has actually been great but that cool chill is just around the corner. You especially feel it at night where you just need that little extra layer. Thats when a good sweater comes in. Its a easy transeasonal look which you can literally chuck on. This Cooper St number has a statement split black and woven detail which elevates it into the fashion credit arena. Some simple accessories help tie it all together. You must check out With Love Kirsten online boutique for some amazingly cheap accessories that will polish off any look. Start making your 2013 list ladies, it's that exciting time in fashion were the new trends start rolling out and you decide your season must-haves. Why not get organised and start ticking that list off! The staple sweater, one big tick for me. 


Monday 14 January 2013

SUCK IT UP










Arabella Ramsey leather jacket 
Supre crop top $12
Staple the label saturn pants $30
Verali strap stilettos $40
Dotti spike bag $29
Hermes inspired cuff $15
Karen Walker inspired sunglasses $19

Photographer: Josie Withers

Happy New Year and all that Jazz! It has been a little while between posts and I've missed it that's for sure. The craziness of working for a shopping centre over Christmas may have got the better of me. But I'm back, with plenty of new wardrobe bargains to share! This outfit post is all about the statement print pant - these were a great find at my local bargain store on Bridge Rd. Yes they are a bit of a tricky trend especially this particular pair with the super galactic print and the high waisted shape  -how too pull it off? So I attempted to calm down the 'Harry High Pants' factor by styling the pants back with a crop top. Although the idea of showing my middrift makes me cringe, the peak of skin does seem to help elongate the bod. So I'm just going with the idea that I won't need to breathe or sit whenever I'm wearing them - practical hey?! Well that's fashion :)