Peacock-Inspired

To be perfectly honest, I have never been very good at dressing up for themed parties. You know, the ones with creative costume ideas like 'something starting with P' or 'childhood heroes' or 'nursery rhymes'.. I can't even come up with that many themes. I once went for Red Riding Hood as my childhood hero (not sure if that even qualifies), started with a red blazer, couldn't find a dress to match, and ended up wearing these floral jeans.. I promise I tried..

 

Sportsgirl Maxi; Zara Glitter Heels; Assorted Wrist Stuff; MAC 'Prolong' Lipcreme

An event over the weekend went with 'Trapped in the Zoo' and called for 'elegance with a touch of wildness'. I left the outfit-brainstorming a little too late and wasn't about to turn up with a wildly-teased lioness hairdo, and couldn't find a dramatic black swan get-up.. For some reason then I turned to peacock feathers for inspiration, or at least the gorgeous mix of emerald greens I had in my mental image. Lo and behold, I walked right into the Sportsgirl sale and found this lovely maxi. Peacock-inspired, I say - score!

Slipped on some bracelets with hints of gold and turquoise, as well as my beloved Zara shoes. I love that these shoes have just the perfect amount of shimmer, without being too yellowy gold and in your face. They seem to be a little tricky to photograph though so I will try again, very soon!

Stay tuned for news about the ACTUAL event I was headed to! 

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PENGUIN ALLEY

One thing you should know, is that I love venturing into little hidden laneways and smaller streets where you might find anything from a cosy French creperie, to a quaint Japanese cafe, to an awesome store by a local label stocking beautiful printed jeans (I do speak of actual places). There are also a few in the city with brightly graffiti-ed walls that are essentially incredible pieces of street art - this one where I was is also home to much hyped-about Spanish restaurant Mo Vida!

Meet my new friend ;)

Wearing: Sportsgirl Knit; Ditsy Floral Print Jumpsuit c/o Motel Rocks; Boots from Japan

Brought out the bright colours on a gloomy day - I used to think that red could NEVER go with yellow, same for green and pink, purple and orange, but anyway that opinion has clearly changed. Motel Rocks has done a really cute little vintage-inspired jumpsuit in their latest collection, complete with floral prints and a collar. Paired it with a gorgeously bright yellow scoop-back knit (my colour of the moment) which brought out the little yellow floral accents pretty nicely. They've also done this ditsy print in shorts, skirt and camisole to keep you colour and print happy all winter (and summer) long!

While we're on the topic of brights and prints, remember these Motel Rocks razzle dazzle pants I fell in love with earlier? Here's another one of their Jordan Jeans in an amazing aztec print that's well and truly caught my attention.

Motel Rocks is stocked online at The Iconic, as well as Glue and David Jones stores.

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Peppermint

Witchery Maxi Cardi; Topshop Beaded Top; Peppermint Skirt c/o Motel Rocks; Topshop Boots; Momma's (Vintage) Handbag

I don't wear green very much but loved the peppermint shade of this Motel Rocks skirt so I'd decided to give it a go! The high waist and fitted shape makes it easy to style with slouchier tops and oversized outerwear - something I think I naturally tend to do. Tight/form-fitting clothes up and down is a little suffocating on an average day, no? I'm thinking the solid colour would work incredibly well in a strong colour-blocked outfit in the future!

Wore it with this massively long cardigan which is, in my own words, comfortably swanky. Not only does the length offer my legs some extra protection from the nasty winds, it also feels luxuriously soft and comforting, just like a good hotel bathrobe should! Not that it is a bathrobe, of course ;)

Need to stock up on winter accessories i.e. time for beanie-shopping!

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CANDY STRIPES

I used to be a dress, jumper and tights sort of girl (or so I remember to be). However I have been struggling to find weather-appropriate dresses of late and instead choose to adorn my legs with an assortment of prints that I swear draw bemused looks from some people on public transport. 

Navy Coat with Fur Hood from my Japanese travels; ASOS Candy Stripe Jeans; Topshop Boots

These candy-striped jeans made me feel like a clown, in a good way. Jester, was the word my boyfriend used. I personally quite like how it seems to make winter dressing a little more fun even though I probably was shivering and drained from my efforts to not turn into an icypole. Plus points for a refreshing shade of lavender! 

p.s. I am evidently LOVING ASOS's variety of printed jeans at the moment (my floral ones made an appearance here and here).They honestly do fit pretty well, are considerably comfortable AND definitely super affordable! Warning: one is never enough! 

How are you guys keeping warm this winter? x

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