Misguided ghosts

Ray Ban aviators; Witchery cropped angora jumper; J Brand high waist jeans; Wittner desert boots; Lovisa necklace and spiky bracelets; Nixon timeteller




It's funny how certain things act as memory triggers. Certain smells, objects and places have the ability to bring back rushes of feelings, images and smiles.

For me yesterday, it was re-discovering two things:

The Nixon Timeteller my bestie Laura (a.k.a. Make Up Guru) bought me for my birthday all the way from Selfridges in London at the back of my bedside table and remembering the perfect afternoon spent with her at Jones the Grocer, laughing over hilarious stories over multiple burnt coffees and yummy vegan cookies.

The Wittner ankle boots Frankie bought for me as a surprise present last year - he knew I had stopped to look at them in the window every week - so one night, just because, he came into work with a big smile and a big shoebox! I dropped the work I was doing and did a big jump, a scream and gave him a huge hug. Best ever.

I've got you in my clutches

Alexander McQueen Oriental Samurai Skull silk-satin box clutch - NAP

Herve Leger Over-sized cord clutch


Stella Mccartney Falabella citrus-print cotton clutch - NAP

Diane Von Furstenberg Lytton Thai printed silk-satin clutch - NAP

Some very lust-worthy pieces of arm candy that are 100 per cent calf, pony and lamb friendly.

I'm headed to Europe in 23 days (!!!) - I have the feeling that the Stella McCartney citrus clutch in the centre is going to be the perfect travel companion whilst I roam the streets of Paris, Florence and Barcelona.

It's all in the detail

Post-work play.

Country Road blazer, skirt, shirt, platforms; Louis Vuitton Speedy.

How cute are these new oxfords?

photography

Ralph Lauren cotton cable knit; Sass and Bide denim shorts; Vans lo pro sneakers; Ray Ban aviators

Some of my own shots. Top to bottom - somewhere on the South Gippsland Highway, Victoria; San Remo beach, Victoria; The Steaming Cliffs, Rotorua NZ

the good things

Sportsgirl cheesecloth & lace blouse; Basic bandage skirt; Wittner fringe clutch; Christian Louboutin Paola 100 booties

Took these bad boys out for a spin tonight for the first time and the verdict is in: i'm in love. Pretty much the most comfortable pair of heels I have ever worn. This is saying something, as Louboutin shoes are not really known for their wearability as much as they are just known for their aesthetic.

I just got back from backpacking around New Zealand a couple of weeks ago, hence the absence. NZ is such a breathtaking country and the people in it are just so incredibly beautiful and friendly - I've made more amazing and interesting friends in two weeks there than I have in Melbourne over the last year. If you ever get the chance to go, don't even hesitate for a second. You will be blown away, I promise.

Raggamuffin 2011

Vintage dress; Louis Vuitton Speedy; Country Road sandals; Scala hat

Spent all of Saturday dancing to my favourite reggae beats in the sunshine at Raggamuffin. Saw my favourites Jimmy Cliff, The Wailers, The Black Seeds, Ky-Mani Marley, Maxi Priest and Mary J Blige.

The entire Music Bowl went nuts when Jimmy Cliff played this song. Such an amazing vibe - everybody was so peaced out, just dancing and chilling. So good.

the dog days are over

Cotton On blouse; Sass and Bide denim shorts; Vans lo pro sneakers

A road trip down the Bass coast was the perfect antidote to a very busy schedule and post-christmas exhaustion.

One of my favourite things to do is just to take it easy on the roads, drive with the windows down and the music up, and just stop along the way and take photos of things that catch my eye.

I had been neglecting my photography as of late, but this trip has re-ignited my love for my camera and has inspired me to go on more weekend trips to search out some great shots.

pretty wings

Review Dress; Louis Vuitton Speedy 30; Christian Louboutin Simple 100 Heels

There is something about setting a white dress against the LV monogram that is so timeless and lovely.

This dress has been my old (or new?) realiable for a couple of weeks now - wearable to lunch with flats, dinner with heels or out for drinks with hair up and red lipstick to boot.

I hope you all have a very safe and very happy Christmas wherever you are in the world!

P.s. I have been obsessing over this track the last couple of days - "I need a dollar" by Aloe Blacc.

Follow your heart

Leona Edmiston Betty Dress; Chanel Bag; Christian Louboutin YoYo Heels

I initially had my doubts when handing over my credit card to buy this dress. The financial advisor that resides within my brain (who has always had poor fiscal scruples anyway) was even telling me - "REALLY? You are going to pay that much for a cotton dress??"

Fast forward to a few months later and an excuse to finally break out the dress - a date with my best friend to see the musical Hairspray (which, by the way, totally blew my mind - I have watched the movie about 1378494 times, but seeing it live was amazing)

Anyway - having worn the dress last night, I am officially converted. And the beauty about a dress like this? No outfit stress necessary. Just remove hanger, pop on, and go. Perfect.

Johnston Street Hispanic Street Festival 2010

Friends, food, music, drinks, dancing, summer sunshine, long days and warm nights.

Life cannot get any better right now!

Witchery cotton shirt; American Apparel circle skirt; Vans lo pro sneakers; Country Road clutch; Ray Ban aviators

Gosh how cute is this man....He is a tram conductor. Apparently next year the iconic old green and yellow trams are coming back to Melbourne. He was so lovely...He said to tell you all to say hello next year on the trams!

Melbourne Muse

Norman (of Musing Mutley) represents a lot of what I love in men's style - neutral tones, clean silhouette, beautiful natural fabrics with a touch of individual quirkiness. He just looks effortlessly cool. The boat shoes are my favourite part - they convey so much character and story.

We joked that this outfit is quintessentially Melbourne but it really is - I am proud to live in a city that possesses such great style!

a piece of paris: part une

I have never really been the kind of person who is ever lacking in something to say (quite the opposite problem, actually...)

However, when I look at these beautiful boots, everything in my mind goes very peaceful and quiet.

I am guessing that this sensory over (or under?) load would be very similar to what would occur to the mind of a young man when an attractive woman walks past and he's stopped talking to his friends, and now is very clearly concentrating extremely hard on watching her pass by!

And now I suppose the only realistic assumption we can draw from this today...I am a shoe pervert.

C. Louboutin Paola 100 Lace Booties

These guys have been hiding away in my room for a while now waiting for the weather to warm up (rain + mesh = no deal), but they are too lovely not to be shared in the mean time.

we are not the kids we used to be

Sportsgirl cheesecloth lace blouse; Vintage leather patchwork skirt; Country Road suede buckle boots; Sass & Bide horn clutch

Meet my hair - the moody chameleon. It never is quite the same colour at any given day. Ahh what I would give to have hair that behaves for me!!

Your easy lovin aint pleasin nothin

After a particularly long and bitter Melbourne winter, I am so excited to see that SPRING IS FINALLY HERE!!!

My favourite part of the year. Spring means the first bare legs, new cotton dresses, sunshine, longer days, happiness, driving with the windows down, dancing on the lawn.

Country Road denim shirt; Country Road print skirt; Vintage tooled belt; Vans lo pro sneaker; Louis Vuitton Manhattan PM

My favourite part of the outfit is the skirt - its actually from the kids section at CR. I seriously doubt that it would fit a normal sized 10 year old if it fits me!! I love it because it reminds me of those gorgeously full circle skirts from the 1950s, but re-interpreted in a more modern way.

Monash Law Ball 2010

The best friend.

The outfit.

Zimmermann black silk gown; Sass and Bide horn clutch; Vintage choker

Had the law ball a couple of weeks ago and had the time of my life. The ball itself wasn't great but it was the company which made the night so hilarious and fun.

My outfit was pretty much the world's most last minute choice. I bought the dress a week ahead and the clutch the day before. I can't even express how much I love this clutch.

Alot of people don't know what to make of it, and I have had a lot of questions put to me about it: is it a weapon? Is it a horn? Is it a bag?

The answer - it is all three!

city on fire

Alexander Wang twisted drape dress; Vintage gold necklace; Christian Louboutin Corto pumps; Balenciaga giant gold clutch

Saturday night: dinner at the European. Amazing service and scrumptious food!!

I wore my new necklace. Well, its new for me - it is really a vintage piece from the 1970s - can you believe it is still in perfect condition?! I love little things like this because I make up a really exotic story in my head to go with it. When I got this in the mail I decided that whoever owned it used to wear it to Studio 54 to party with Cher.

Here is a better look at it:

And lastly, because I am really loving how beautiful Melbourne is at the moment - through the park on the walk back to the car:

Electric stories

Sportsgirl sheer silk blouse; Sportsgirl bib necklace; Current/Elliott high waist skinny jeans; Christian Louboutin patent peeptoe pumps; Country Road double ip clutch

Saw "Jersey Boys" last night at the Princess Theatre last night - so so so incredible!!

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons are dominating the iTunes airwaves tonight.

Got these high waisted jeans from Revolve last week and I am already pretty sure they are going to be a super staple in my wardrobe. From tees to blouses and loose fitting camisoles, this jean brings an element of neatness in how it nips everything in at the waist. Perfectly simple denim that is effortless and versatile. (and, oh my gosh, SO freaking comfy - we are talking it rivaling sweatpants here - jean nivarna!!).

Now if only it came in more washes...

wayfarer youth

Country Road Boyfriend Blazer; Witchery Waterfall Cardigan; Country Road Dress; Miu Miu Oversized Tote; ASOS Combat boots; ASOS stockings

The layers are out in full force this month - it is freaking chilly down here. Brr!

A lovely day in Melbourne - Yummy early breakfast at Earl Canteen (organic autumn mushroom wrap please); Tim Burton exhibit at ACMI; Basking in the sun on Collins St; Lunch off Degraves; Wandering around the city like a tourist with my camera.

I find that Melbourne can be so drab at times because I take it's beauty for granted - sometimes it takes looking through the lens of a camera to appreciate things you would ordinarily take a second look at.

Have you ever noticed this at Federation Square? I love it - a big suspended piece that contrasts beautifully with the bright blue sky.

perfect winter

Laura from These Ruby Slippers

Went down to beautiful Bayside with my two best friends for the day. Got better acquainted with my Nikon D100 - I don't use it enough, and I should - it's a beautiful DSLR to start with.