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!

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:

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.  

ruby woo

Thrifted off the shoulder top; Nudie Hai Kai skinnies; Azzedeine Alaia wooden platforms

casually dressed and deep in conversation

Witchery singlet; Nudie skinnies; Witchery waterfall cardigan; Just Jeans Waterfall leather jacket; Nine West booties; Speedy 30

Canberra is a bit topsy-turvy in its weather where it is freezing cold one minute and the next it is warm and sunny.  This is when layering is my new best friend...Pack it all on in the morning like the Abominable Snowman The II and then strip it all off in the afternoon like its a Nelly video clip...its getting hot in hurrr!

violent delights

Louis Vuitton Speedy 30; Miu Miu flats; Country Road scarf; General Pants jumpsuit

Laura from These Ruby Slippers looking breathtaking in Prahan, Melbourne. 

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

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.

Sydney Part III

ASOS maxi dress, Balenciaga city

I really, really, really love Sydney.

city burning to the ground

Country Road tee; French Connection leggings; Country Road patent pumps

These leggings are part fashion genius and part fashion roadkill.  I'm not quite sure which part is more dominant though..

welcome to the jungle

DIY crop tee; UTech skirt; ASOS animal tights; NW peeptoe booties; Vintage suede clutch; Vintage cuff; House of Harlow sunburst necklace; Diva leopard ring; Ray Ban aviators

Somebody save my t-shirt collection!  

bulls in brooklyn

Supre maxi; Balenciaga Clutch

I love the simplicity of pulling on a maxi dress. Easy, effortless and fuss-free.  

sheer delight

Hannah Marshall Bat Dress

 This dress = love at first sight 

one-armed scissor

Shakuhachi/Avec Girls dress; Nine West booties; Forecast clutch

A recipe for cold weather: two parts bravery, one part great dress and a pair of over the knee socks.  Add ankle boots and serve immediately. 

is this love

Witchery Dress ; Vintage studded belt; Nine West heels

I bought these heels against the advice of my best friend and my boyfriend  (apparently I have terrible taste in shoes).  For some reason, this vendetta just makes me love my lovely "ugly" shoes more.  Strange, no?  

explosions in the sky

Vintage shirt; American Apparel skirt; Leona Edminston over knee tights; Louis Vuitton Manhattan PM

I have this weird obsession with sheer shirts.  Everybody else seems to think they are super rude; I think they are super fun.  It doesnt matter anyway, because what is life when you live by everyone else's rules?

the one

Vintage minidress; ASOS leopard print stockings; snakeskin clutch; Christian Louboutin patent YoYo heels

Every girl has one dress in her closet that she prizes above all others. Often, it is the most expensive dress which is the crème de la crème.  For others, it is a dress one can wear anywhere, anytime - shopping, to the beach, out for lunch, etc etc.