MATCHY MATCHY

 Dress Gallery Silk Top and Shorts via Asos / Asos Paisley Crop and Beach Pants

 Shakuhachi

Three of Something

Not that I've worn matching pj sets since I was about 10 but I imagine these would be the slightly more grown-up versions worthy of being flaunted outside the comfort of your home. I suppose there's the risk of looking too much like a kid heading for a play date but seriously, look at the generous slits of those beach pants! Aussie fave Shakuhachi does silky florals too but keeps the colour play in check for an edgier result. An extra click got me peeking at their Cruise collection and I truly have no words for the spectacular display of adorable daisy prints, white crochet, psychedelic rainbows and black leather thrown in there. And, Three of Something - a chance discovery I'm glad to have made and new label I'm definitely watching out for!

Just like your pjs, only better. Would you rock a matching set?

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Topshop x Grazia: Step into Spring!

Topshop x Grazia presented 'Step Into Spring' at the Chapel St store last night, hosting an enjoyable evening of shopping alongside cocktails and canapes. We were also treated to a Spring Racing style session showcasing Topshop's latest arrivals - a range of peplums, clashing prints and textured offerings.

 Guests were greeted at the store entrance with a overflowing selection of beautiful floral crowns by the lovely and talented Connie and her K is for Kani etsy pop-up store! I was more than happy to take a little wander around the store for a bout of shopping (seeing as the last time I visited Topshop was a few months ago in London), fell in love with an embellished top and floral pants, and redeemed myself a pretty crown too which I can't wait to sport all spring and summer long :)

Photos by me

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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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