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!

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.

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.

Through The Looking Glass

Country Road Boyfriend Blazer; Country Road Dress; Country Road Double Zip Clutch; ASOS Combat boots; ASOS stockings

Post-work play today.  

sleep spindles

Country Road Flannel Dress; Witchery Singlet; Nudie Hai Kai jeans; Urban Outfitters heels; Vintage Leather Jacket

 Yesterday, post-exam.  

My brain has already blissfully forgotten semester one of property law.

La Mer

Ralph Lauren mens oxford;  Country Road skinnies; Azzedeine Alaia platform wedges

It's f-f-f-f-freeeezing!

I'm currently dreaming of drives down to the coast, sun burning on my skin, cotton dresses and singing in the car with the windows rolled down.  

Obsession of the moment?  

 The Oxford Shirt!
Some Oxford Loving:

Style Sightings

Wash, Rinse, Repeat

Sportsgirl lace blouse; Country Road denim leggings; Country Road Tess suede boots

I saw this blouse on a girl at John Mayer on Monday night and fell in love. Simple, demure and classic with a lacy touch - nothing overly girly, but still very femme.  

the love cats

L>R:  Country Road Hailee suede boot; ASOS ski hook boot; Country Rod Tess seude boot; Azzedeine Alaia wooden platforms; Prada two-tone ballet flats; Christian Louboutin yoyo 100s; Country Road suede ballet flats; Christian Louboutin mary janes.

deja entendu

Went to Alumbra last night for a friend's birthday and had one too many glasses of Alize and soda.  Blerghhhh! Fast forward a couple of hours later and I am munching on vege pizza on Fitzroy St in St Kilda...Am I the only one who LOVES broccoli on pizza?  AMAZING!  My friends think I am weird.  

Vintage leather jacket; American Apparel double U dress; ASOS two tone tights; Balenciaga GGH clutch; Country Road patent pumps

je ne sais quoi...

Country Road padded shoulder knit; Vintage houndstooth mini; Country Road thigh high boots; Vintage jewelry; Balenciaga flat handle clutch

twenty twenty surgery

Old Navy Tee; American Apparel skirt; Country Road hat; Country Road double zip clutch; Nine West suede booties

OK so I realised I lied here about not having a uniform (whoops). A bandage skirt and tee is pretty much my go-to for all situations in life.  

I also realised that while uniforms can be little boring and predictable, they are also excellent in that A. it takes all of 5 seconds to get dressed and B. you feel pretty good/comfy in what you are wearing.

Roadhouse Blues

I thought I would play photographer for a day, much to the protest of my boyfriend.  

Like a true photographer, he is more comfortable behind the lens than in front of one!  I got him to stand still long enough so you guys could catch a glimpse of his daily style, which I really love.  

  

Stussy shirt; Cheap Monday Jeans; Country Road boat shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses

Sydney part I

Firstly:

I am not very technologically savvy so it took for someone else to tell me that people have not been able to follow the blog.   You can follow by either clicking on the 'Follow' link at the top of the page or by clicking on the 'Subscribe to'  Link at the bottom of the page!  Lets be friends! 

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Country Road padded shoulder knit; ASOS bandage skirt; Country Road suede lace up flats; Wittner tassel bag

Just came home from a four day trip to Sydney. Had a super fun time hanging out with the boy's lovely family, shopping (particularly Incu at Galleries Victoria + vintage heaven in Newtown) plus super cool stuff in between, which I will blog out in the upcoming days. 

Sydneysiders, you are all so lucky! 

all along the watchtower

Country Road padded shoulder knit; DIY leopard print skirt, Christian Louboutin pumps; Vintage clutch

I admit, I'm a little late in getting on the padded shoulder bandwagon...

the man behind the lens

Introducing Photius Drakos, 

photographer extraordinaire 

Country Road shirt; Country Road chinos; Country Road boat shoes

How many male friends of yours have great style?  I can count mine probably on one hand, maybe two.  

a bear in the woods

Country Road tee; ASOS maxi skirt; ASOS tassel sandals; Louis Vuitton speedy 30; Self-made necklace

My boyfriend loves his photography - he views life's surroundings through his camera lens. It is so great to see him frame the most interesting pictures in the most random or drab places (like a silly park).  

I, on the other hand, have almost zero creativity. What little creativity I do posses is channeled towards poor sewing and designing efforts.

They always say opposites attract!

oh doctor doctor

Country Road singlet, Levis skirt, Nine West shoeboots & Forecast bag

Summer is here (kind of) so I've taken my annual leave from my usual monochromatic obsession and get excited about colour.