Night Life

Black Milk Cosmo leggings are definitely a go-to piece for nightclubs if you're aiming to turn some heads and stand-out. Paired with Jeffrey Campbell Litas and you're pulling off comfort whilst still looking extremely stylish.
Bag - Dangerfield
Pants - Purple Cosmo Leggings by Black Milk Clothing
Heels - Jeffrey Campbell Litas from Solestruck

New Bubble Bag!

I bought this pink glitter bubble bag from The Cobra Shop and I'm so thrilled by it. The bag is so 90s and obviously I owned a few of these as a child. I don't actually know where I will wear this, probably only to university but I'm thrilled to just own one in good condition, they don't make many of these anymore.
The pieces that The Cobra Shop sell are really quirky and eccentric, reminding me of the colourful array of care-free fashion I looked up to in the 90s. The delivery was quick and came with some cool badges and textured stickers too. Definitely shopping there again.

Melbourne Winters

~First Outfit Post~ I decided I would try a maxi skirt whilst I was in Melbourne. I've never actually gone for a maxi skirt before, believing that I'm too short to actually pull it off but I decided to give it a go. 

Shoes - Zu Shoes

Handbag - Dangerfield

Gloves - Dangerfield

Leather Jacket - A little independent store at my local shopping center

Skirt - Cotton On

Lana Del Rey for H&M Autumn

First images of the H&M autumn campaign featuring singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey were revealed Monday. Seductive eyes, teased hair and 60s vibe bring the singer's personality to life while the soft contrast between the grey backdrop and the pastel creations of H&M emphasize the pieces themselves. I am although somewhat reminded of Christopher Kane Resort 2013 Summer/Spring collection. Is this a sign that matching pastel jumpers and trousers with contrasting textures are in this season?

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"It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might has well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default." — J.K.Rowling. 

There is an extraordinary difference between simply existing and actually living your life to the full degree. Living includes failing at times or taking chances but in the end it's a learning experience and contributes to the larger picture - the dream, the goal, accomplishments. Failing at something doesn't mean you need to stop. Looking silly, feeling stupid, losing, not seeing progression doesn't mean stop. You need to keep going, keep learning, keep believing in yourself and you will achieve things and live your life to the full extent. Failing at something doesn't mean you need to stop. It's an element of life that lets you learn and motivates you to push further. 

Melbourne Haul

I was in Melbourne for the past week just for a little holiday treat during the uni break and of course I saved up my money so I could go on a massive shopping spree while I was down there. Here is some of what I got:

Shoes from left to right - 

1. Black buckled flat from Rubi. 2. Nectar Pink wedges by Lipstik. 3. Zu silver glitter flats. 4. Jamma shoes from SHUBAR. 5. Cute red buckle-ups from Sportsgirl. 6. Nude flats from Rubi.

 Clothes from left to right -
1. Pulp Kitchen American flag scarf. 2. Pulp Kitchen Volcano Print Dress. 3. Blue and yellow gloves from Dangerfield. 4. Cute pastel skirt from Valleygirl. 5. Wild One skirt from Dangerfield. 6. Pulp Kitchen Clueless shirt. Apparently I'm a little obsessed with Dangerfield products and the Pulp Kitchen brand. 

Jackets - 

1. Dangerfield coat. 2. Vibrant fuschia blazer/coat from Bleecker Street Vintage at the Hello Sailor Vintage Fair.

Handbags - 

1. Hopless Place bag with flint lock gun-style catch from Dangerfield. 2. Vibrant red handbag from Dangerfield also. 

Brooches -
1. Diva brooch. I really love how unusual this piece is, can not wait to wear it. 2. Vintage brooch from the Hello Sailor Vintage Fair.

I did go rather crazy at the two-story Dangerfield though overall I got heaps of pieces for great prices. Melbourne was definitely a great place to shop; from Melbourne Central to Chapel street with all the cute little independents along the way it was a breath of fresh air to shop somewhere new and exciting. 

Life Through Instagram: My Trip to Melbourne.

1. The most amazing churros ever from Spanish Doughnuts on Flinders St. 2. Macaroons from Hardware Lane. 3. Amazing toasted salman and yogurt bagel from this hip cafe inside a Myers. 4. Black Milk cosmo leggings paired with Jeffrey Campbell Litas. 5. My boyfriend, Anthony and I taking a mirror shot before heading out. 6. Pancakes for breakfast. 7. Raspberry soft drink mixed with ice-cream. 8. The Pancake Parlour in Melbourne Central, the best pancake place I have ever been to. 9. At Next Nightclub drinking an amazing slushie. 10. This cute little 50s cafe on Chapel st. 11. Anthony chilling out at the 50s cafe. 12. Cheapest breakfast ever from Equinox but still a quality feed. Amazing. 13. Another mirror shot before dinner. 14. New shoes! 15. Yummy sushi from Swanston St for lunch. 16. Wearing a neon orange Dangerfield beanie.

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Pastels have definately taken over in recent trends and a personal favourite of mine is pastel florals. 

Pastels are beneficial in themselves, allowing combinations with other colours that wouldn’t normally occur at their full vibrancy. Similarly, we wouldn’t normally wear vibrant flowers, florals or other flora-inspired accessories unless we were on a hot beach in the summer period. Pastel florals really offer a fresh alternative to be worn during the cooler months without seeming out of place.  

Style the above pastel headpiece with metallic eye-makeup, sharp blazers, leather, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, eccentric jewellery, coloured lipstick, bulky watches. Combine soft greens with lavender pink, sky blue with pale pink whilst still looking sophisticated and still having a hint of colour. 

xx. 

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Fashion Icon: Alexa Chung.

Alex Chung first caught my eye when I saw an image of her rocking an Arctic Monkeys' band t-shirt tucked into denim shorts with cat-eye sunglasses, a skull necklace and flats. Since then the overall individuality and aesthetic of her laid-back style has continued to spark interest with me over and over again.

Chung manages to stylize the casual look, quite often dressing simple and using accessories to emphasize her trademark style. Flats, hats and combining established brands with rising designers such as Mary Katrantzo are all part of Chung's aesthetics as she constantly impresses with her laid back yet eye-catching fashion choices. 

My Number 1 Statement Piece

Keyboard handbag from Dangerfield
There is always that one item that turns a possibly plain and boring outfit around into a stand-out flourish. The eye-catcher, the drawing card, the main attraction. The statement piece. It can pull together any outfit and it can bring in the compliments (if that's what you're looking for).
My keyboard handbag from Dangerfield is my go-to handbag if I'm looking to add instant style and acquire stand-out fashion. In fact, I'm extremely tempted to go back to Dangerfield and stock-up. The statement piece doesn't need to be a handbag though, it can be anything; a piece of jewelry, a pair of shoes, an item of clothing, an accessories of sort. Ultimately, something that adds that little extra burst of flavour to your outfit and gives you the confidence you need.

Introductory Post!

Hi guys! I'm creating this blog as a means of expression as I post of fashion and other little factors of my life and I feel a blog would obviously be a perfect platform for that. I aspire to be a fashion journalist when I grow older and am currently in my first year of communication studies. I am based in Sydney and have been all my life though I have plans to travel to Melbourne in the near-future and hopefully some other cities within the next few years.
I write for Cream Magazine, a Melbourne-based popular culture magazine on their online site and absolutely love the experience of having published work for the first time! I am an art junkie and love to explore the world of art where fashion serves as my daily dosage and I've played drums for five years as a bit of a hobby.
This blog will be a combination of quirky fashion, thoughts on designs, personal style and tidbits from my life. Enjoy!