Sneak Peek

Let's face it, we're all obsessed with how everyone else's homes compare to our own. It's usually a good insight into one's domestic life and when I found out Tim Melideo and crew were coming to my apartment to shoot a feature for the soon to launch Glitter Guide I went from decorating slump to flat spin. (I needed a vintage white dresser and a giant fig plant) Can't wait to see the final pictures!

{Jacket: vintage, shirt: J Crew, skirt: Adam Lippes, belt: vintage, bracelets: Catbird, watch: vintage Citizen} 

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White

Not realising the vagaries of tradition I wore white about eighty times before Memorial Day this year. What is it with that?! 

I'm currently back on the other side of the pond for a visit and it feels amazing to be home with the family. Happy Memorial Day weekend!

{Skirt: Alberta Ferretti, shirt: Zara, belt: vintage, shoes: Steve Madden, sunnies: Topshop}

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What goes

In terms of outfit inspiration, Mondays are always dire. When it's 8.45am, I'm all out of ideas and throwing shoes around in frustration, for some reason I reach for this shirt and start playing musical outfits. It's as if in my pursual to nail the perfect eclectic look, or if not that then just an outfit which looks half decent, all rationale deserts me and I'm like, yes, this floral pattern will work with that stripe shirt combined with this purple skirt. Sadly, not so. Anyway, today I eschewed the purple and stripes for a more tonal bronze skirt- and I don't mind it.

{Shirt: Topshop, skirt: Miss Selfridge, bag: Zara, belt: vintage, bracelets: Catbird, necklaces: Vintage & Marc Jacobs pictures by Netty}

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Ikat

I find wearing colour somewhat of a challenge, even though recently my wardrobe is becoming full of it (nothing to do with Jil Sander & Proenza Schouler, of course.) When Banana Republic sent me this skirt it was ON. Its silk fabric, high waist and pockets all make for skirt perfect-ness and I've loved Ikat print since the Dries Van Noten SS '10 collection. You can find it here.

{Skirt: Banana Republic available here, Topshop, belt: Vintage, shoes: Sportsgirl}

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Rolling stone

Here I am, demonstrating to our bemused neighbours my current fascination with chunky stone jewellery.  The agate stone necklace was made for me by my stylist friend Christie, a girl with exquisite style and the belief that jewellery should always be worn paired for maximum impact. The large ring looks deceptively like amethyst crystal but is in fact a rare find from the H&M accessories department (in other words, plastic made to look like amethyst) and the smaller vintage ring is turquoise. 

{Dress: Witchery, Jacket: Zara, shoes: Tony Bianco, belt, vintage, rings: vintage & H&M, necklace: made by a friend}

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Red Check

Lately I've become rather obsessed with all things J Crew and in particular, Jenna Lyon's sense of style. Sometimes, as I attempt to cram my modest clothes collection into one small corner of my teeny apartment, I close my eyes and imagine what it might be like to own a gargantuan closet similar to hers, with chaise lounges and fireplaces and all sorts of closety-goodness.  (Head over to my tumblr and you shall understand why)  Anyway, this shirt was a vintage find but I like that it has a J Crew- feel. 

Thanks again to ms. Devonshire for the photos. Follow her hilarious tweets here!

{Skirt: Thierry Mugler, shirt: vintage, bag: Prada, belt: Zara, bracelet: Ex Voto, shoes: Tony Bianco}

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Tickled pink

This pink silk shirt is so completely ridiculously bright I have no idea what to wear it with.

{Pink shirt: J Crew, shoes: Steve Madden, accessories: Vintage, book: Spoonbill & Sugartown}

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Camouflage

The best thing here is that subconsciously, I've managed to match my outfit to my surroundings.

{Sweater: Zara, skirt: Country Road, shoes: Aldo, necklace: Lizze Fortunato available here}

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Sequins

Yesterday was one of those amazing New York days which definitely called for a sequin or two. After a day of meetings I headed to 5th Avenue for the Manolo Blahnik Tous event hosted by Elle followed by dinner with Beth and Blair. I'm having a love affair with New York right now- how spring, a little sunshine and some green leaves can change things. 

Also, thank you to Netty- work-wife and all round awesome best friend who took these photos. She'll do anything for an iced coffee :-)

{Sequin skirt: Beacon's Closet, shirt & bag: Zara, shoes :Tony Bianco available here, belt: vintage}

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Fashion at your fingertips

The shopaholics of Australia can rejoice at the launch of westfield.com.au- Westfield’s ecommerce site which offers more than 250,000 items from 2,000 brands. With brands like Saba (pictured) and Tony Bianco (the label that founded my obsession with nude shoes) I’ve already decided I want these and a new pair of these Read more about it here

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Squared

{Dress H&M, jacket Topshop, belt Vintage, shoes vintage Jimmy Choo, accessories vintage & made by a friend}

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Ballet Flats

I'd be lost without nude ballet flats, a wardrobe staple that has been on repeat purchase for years. As a fashion assistant in London I learned they extend the leg line, making even the most vertically challenged person appear instantly altitudinous. (Beware of dark colours! The make you look shorter!) Sometimes when you know what suits, you've just got to run with it.
This pair are from J-Crew and in Australia I loved these from Country Road.

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That Jacket

Rosemount Australia Fashion Week is taking place in Sydney at the moment and I can't believe it's been a whole year since I was last there. I've been following it here and it's great to see designers like Josh Goot returning to show. Throughout last year's shows I lived in this Bardot jacket and despite being from a relatively inexpensive brand, it has a great cut. I mixed it with a J Crew skirt (who incidentally are launching online in the UK soon) and the 'ol faithful bag.

{Skirt: J Crew, jacket: Bardot, shoes, Urban Outfitters, shirt: Topshop, bag: Mulberry}

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Finds

Weekend finds: Dress: Beacon's Closet, Bib Necklace: street seller

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