Double Detail

Forever 21 jumper, Somedays Lovin skirt, Decjuba cardigan, random scarf

My joy (and that of every other person in Melbourne) at the arrival of Spring has been shortlived. It's a wonder we speak so much about the weather down here but when it's mid-Spring and you still have to get creative with triple layering, it's just dreary! Thank goodness for delicious brunches and I can now tick Hobba off my to-visit list, having driven past it numerous times. Picked up this maroon Somedays Lovin' piece at the My Catwalk pop-up store in Sydney recently, and the textured lace overlay (and bargain price) caught my eye. Paired it with my comfiest patterned knit jumper for a bit of double detail there. Spring, after all, is all about warm, comforting colours and your trustiest boots, isn't it? Or was that autumn.. 

Photos by Thomas Lo

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Seeing red and some dots

Thrifted blazer, Dorothy Perkins dress, ASOS bag

A pretty easy throw-on-your-prints-and-colour kind of outfit when travelling on (very) light luggage. I think there's something nice and perfectly complementary that goes on between a bright red and cool navy. This oversized blazer thing was a $5 op-shop find :)

Lesson learnt: Never try to cover the sights on foot in wedges (see previous post) regardless of its perceived comfort level when slipping them on at 9am. Always pick the trusty boots. This time I was headed to the Sydney Fish Market for a fresh seafood brunch, followed by an afternoon of Messina gelato - so good I'm resenting the fact that there isn't one in Melbourne, and an even more enjoyable dinner at Sake Restaurant.

Perhaps my words weren't drool-worthy enough.. expect proof in photos (or perhaps a video?) soon to follow! 

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We found a pink door

Agent ninety-nine tee via General Pants, ASOS jeans, wedges and bag, MK watch

One question constantly on my mind the last couple of weeks: Why does time pass so quickly?! I sit here typing while munching on a ham and avo sandwich for brekky (no fancy leisurely brunches today), gathering inspiration for an upcoming shoot and also dreading the to-do list that marks the return to uni. It's a wonder I even managed to get up to Sydney for a couple of days earlier this week - though, trip well made, I say.

Anyway, just a casual get-up while trotting around Sydney the first day we were there. Once again I am clad in ASOS almost head to toe (unintentional), and evidently am loving some white for the warmer weather. These wedged lace-ups are, in my opinion, the perfect 'summer boot' - a lighter colour and a peep toe to keep them breathable. They also go perfectly well with summer dresses (have you watched the video??) and I already see them keeping me company in the months ahead!

Will be back with more around Sydney - outfits and food, glorious food x

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With flowers in her hair

Sportsgirl dress and floral headpiece, Michael Kors watch, ASOS bag and shoes

I was trying my bestest to get some work done, one sunny Sunday afternoon, and could not help getting increasingly frustrated that I wasn't out there enjoying the lovely exclusive sunshine instead. So eventually, I gave up, found a pink dress, put some flowers in my hair, and went twirling around in an open space. Then we thought to give video-editing a go and voila! Funny faces, embarassing dances, and an impromptu visit by a friendly doggy all in one place (I'm not all that good around animals when they're anything bigger than a small fluffy white puppy). 

So fresh air and sunshine really does make you feel better. Remember that next time you're feeling grumpy! 

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