I found a floppy hat

ASOS crop top, Miss Selfridge skirt, Zara heels, Aldo hat

Wow, my purchases from London way back in July are only starting to hit the blog now! I was pretty stoked to have scored this wide brim hat on my last day there for only £3.50 - 'for summer', I thought. Not one to usually wear hats (they usually sit a bit funny on my head), this one has somehow managed to win me over with its adequately-sized brim and just the right amount of flop! You always need a bit of flop. I had also been searching a wrap-front skirt for the longest time and funnily enough, found it only on the other side of the world. I have a serious soft spot for asymmetrical, cascading materials, and it excites me even more so to have it gently billowing around me, be it while walking, twirling, or prancing around in an unintentional MJ-inspired pose.

It also started spitting down on us while taking these photos but I am so thankful that Melbourne's finally almost warm enough to not feel like running straight into a warm bed the minute it pours. I do quite like the effect the raindrops have on the photos, though. And my first gif! 

Photos by Thomas Lo

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foodtrucks and colourpops

H&M top; Zara shorts; Jeffery Campbell platforms; NARS 'Schiap' Lipstick

FINALLY, the chance for a much highly-needed Sunday sleep-in, and some time and brain space to sip my green tea & honey, and blog, in peace.

The idea of a food truck has always appealed to me. No - not to start up a mobile cafe - no, but given a choice between a sit-down cafe and a portable food stall that has pulled up street side, offering choices as varied as pulled pork tacos and frozen yogurt, I'd choose the latter. So logically, I tracked down the owner of one and asked if we could loan it for some outfit photos.

I kid. We stumbled upon one in someone's front garden and I was about as thrilled as if they were actually offering delicious artisan gelato - Dulce de luche and pandan coconut, please. Here is yet another piece from my overflowing floral print collection - though mainly, I've noticed, on bottoms. For some (strange) reason, tops don't have the same appeal to me whilst browsing the endless racks of clothes online, resulting in a highly unbalanced, bottom-heavy wardrobe.

I scored these summer-worthy shorts on sale months ago in London! I really do enjoy the little mid/high-waisted shorts Zara does quite so frequently. This yellow top was a bargain purchase too over there, when surprise surprise, I realised that I didn't have enough tops in my small luggage to sustain my stay! Opted for a hot pink lip too to go with the colour pop :)

Lots more to come after exams and recitals and such. There might be a 'One piece, three ways' feature soon, or perhaps a giveaway in lieu of my birthday, even? I'd love to hear what you lovely people would like to see on this space!

Photos by Thomas Lo

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sheer florals, lace and shine

Decjuba dress; Zara lace shorts and heels; ASOS bag

Realisations this weekend: 1) My hair is long, and 2) floral prints are EVERYWHERE in my wardrobe. It's one of those things that somehow sneak up on you, no? 

I fell in love with this floral print the moment I spotted them on the discount rack one lazy afternoon. It also came as a skirt and a tank and honestly it took me way too long to decide which item I needed the most. One of the softest and smoothest silk pieces I own, this sheer dress has just the right amount of floral and flow and is practically begging to be taken on a island getaway! Wore it loosely tucked into some lace shorts and a subtle touch of glitter in these low Zara heels for a casual weekend blessed with lots of sunshine :) 

Photos by Thomas Lo

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scallops and neutrals

ASOS crop; Alice McCall shorts; ASOS wedges; K is for Kani headpiece

This is probably one of my favourite outfits in a long time. I love high-waisted cuts and even more so, curved hems - so when I found these Alice McCall shorts in the sweetest of silks and sporting such delicate laser cut scallops, it ticked all the right boxes! It also helped that it was on sale .. I have learnt that nude/neutral shades are indeed fairly versatile (who would've guessed?!) and the last time I wore this crop top I had paired it with a much punchier, playful red skirt, but I really like how it works so well in a softer neutral palette as well. And to top it all off, a beautiful K is for Kani floral headpiece (that I got from the Topshop event) for an extra girly touch :)

Photos by Thomas Lo

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