Globalstyler

Topshop top and skirt, Tony Bianco flatforms

These graffiti laneways should probably make it on Tripadvisor's list of things to do and see in Melbourne. Seeing it for the first time should leave you either 1) impressed, 2) astonished or 3) nonchalant, depending on where you come from. Personally, it's one of the reasons why I love this city and judging by the little snap-happy crowd and two wedding photoshoots there on a Sunday afternoon, I'm not the only one who thinks so.

Up top I look a little bit shellshocked whilst holding a #globalstyler declaration. You should be too for the lucky winner of Boohoo's streetstyle campaign wins a trip to a destination of their choice - an absolutely insane prize that just pushes all my travel-bitten buttons! Incidentally, I got these Topshop pieces on two separate occasions while visiting London and more recently, Singapore over the summer and just thinking about it makes me wish that I was out and about in new, eye-opening cities again. 

Taking top spot on my 2013 travel list: New York <3

Photos by Thomas Lo

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Where art thou, Autumn?

Topshop lace collar knit, Free People dress, Cotton On socks, Free People x Jeffrey Campbell heels, vintage bag

Anyone down under would tell you that it's been a scorching hot summer. The one beautiful day where temperatures hovered just around the 20-degree mark last week, and that inspired this sweet transitional get-up, is currently NOWHERE to be found. But cooler temperatures are (hopefully) most definitely around the corner and I plan on stretching wear of my summer pieces to the best of my layering abilities.

One of my favourite (read: easiest) ways to cope with in-between weather is to throw a jumper over a dress. There's about a million ways you could do this with all sorts of knits - chunky, cropped, oversized, embellished - take your pick. Wearing the same breezy dress + comfy heels combination I wore here - summer style, I simply threw a super sweet knit, complete with a vintage-inspired lace collar, and pulled on a paired of colour-blocked socks. You might decide that you prefer tights over socks instead. Sling a vintage backpack over one shoulder and the result is a back-to-school look in sweet cotton candy shades of pink that makes you feel 12 again. Pondering if that's a good or bad thing..

Photos by Thomas Lo 

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All Summer Long

Free People casual dress, Jeffrey Campbell x Free People ankle strap heels (gifted), print bag from Vietnam, bangles from Hong Kong markets, Kisforkani florals

Clearly, my preference for shoes lies towards those of the lace-up variety. Not that I'd mind if I were one day presented with this fantabulously ridiculous collection of Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Not even sure how I'd deal with that (will probably need some serious storage organisation help from those Ikea guys) - but that's another matter for another day..

And while Melbourne takes its time in rolling over into Autumn, I'm as determined as ever to stay away from those black winter tights for as long as I can help not freezing. Floaty summer dresses are so easy to wear, yet surprisingly is something I definitely haven't been doing enough of. And it's always a good day when you realise that the embroidered print on your dress matches perfectly with that one bag you got for cheap at a lovely market halfway around the world! 

P.S. Am setting up stall at the Camberwell Markets this Sunday so if you're in Melbourne, be there! x

Photos by Thomas Lo 

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Worldly

Silk kimono from Vietnam, Topshop lace crop, Editor's Market skirt, Nike sandals

Perhaps it was the excitement of being at THE Topshop store on Oxford St, London, that so convinced me that my wardrobe simply needed a simple black lace crop. Tailors and silk stores were so commonplace throughout Vietnam I was bound to finally give in to the gorgeous prints staring back at me from behind the display windows - the fact that it was such a family business and tradition just seemed to make it all the more attractive as a worthy souvenir. And while crochet on denim is potentially one of the most convenient DIYs around, I got honest with myself and knew that I would probably never get around to making one myself and so picked up this sweet piece from the lovely Editor's Market in Singapore. As for the sandals (a sweet surprise at the Nike outlet in Hong Kong) - lace-ups, zip-ups, extreme comfort and with the support of a sport shoe - it literally put such a spring in my step I'm quite convinced I could actually go for a run around the block if I wanted to. No kidding.

My travels within the last 8 months, all in 4 pieces. Not too shabby for an unintentional globetrotting flashback. Time flies, and I have no idea how we're already a few days into March now, but there are a few little changes to be revealed soon and lots more exciting projects in the works headed your way! x

Photos by Thomas Lo 

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