Down to earth.

YesStyle.com Double Buttoned Blazer - TOPSHOP Tapered Trousers - Jimmy Choo Leather and Elaphe Snakeskin Clutch - Grace Hats Kobato Turban - Yves Saint Laurent New Arty Square Ring - Haider Ackermann Suede Belt - Alexander Wang Dakota Lace Up Boots - All Makeup from Ladyburd

Given my shameless declaration of love to Tato&Memi's beautful red-rust shade in my post yesterday, I thought I'd take the chance to have a bit of a dream about winter, heavier coats, and a fully terracotta-ed ensemble that's a milder step away from the engine red that has been floating around international fashion weeks, but a bold step up from serious global camel saturation.

All with sea salt sprayed tresses and a ticket to stand in some conspicuous area where you know Mr Newton and Tommy Ton will be happily stalking.

Win.

But seriously. I will have this outfit.

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xx

"They are the literary equivalent of sequins on an evening dress." ~ Stefan Kanfer.

YDELUYT Sunnies - Gary Pepper Vintage Sequin Dress - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots

A long overdue outfit for you beautiful people :) Breathe out.

Who remembers my beloved gold YDELUYT sunnies from this post? Well, here they are again in black! I'm so in love with this shape - I can't think why I ever doubted them! They're actually a lot more versatile than you'd think, and they've suited every face shape I've thrown them on (it's the angles - angles in everything fixes everything else). And silver-dipped tips? Who can resist. Get them HERE.

This insane sequined dress is probably the most ridiculous piece of vintage I've ever owned. And I love it. I just need to decide on how I'm going to alter it - as you can see, I'm awkwardly hitching it up and tugging it all over the place to make it look less like a sack on me. When I bought it from the lovely Nicole, I had my mind set turning it into a slouchy cropped sequin tee, but now I'm not so sure! Any suggestions? In any case, the top half is not going anywhere. I love how it walks the line between freak old lady and tween wild child.

The more I look at it, the more I love the sequined leaves.

The surprise I've been speaking of will be unveiled tomorrow! Get excited :)

Hope you've all had a fantastic weekend!

*love*

xx

Move on over.

AL&ALICIA Meredith Dress - YDELTUYT Sunnies - We Love Colours Sheer Knee Highs in Teal - Rubi Lucy Boot - Lime Crime Lipstick in My Beautiful Rocket

Stealing the show today are these amazing sunnies from YDELTUYT - far far away in the Netherlands (I've always wanted to holiday there, but YDELTUYT makes up for that - clicky!). The gold frame is something I've never tried before, and I've come to the conclusion that I'm just a little in love. With pointed tips that are dipped a slightly different gold, there's nothing not to love here - and 100% UV protection is a plus... take it from an Aussie. I've played with a few different shapes of sunnies in preparation for Summer, and ironically, the weirdest and most wonderful (with a bit of A. Wang in mind) happened to make it to number one.

Next to the new vintage Fendi's of course :D

I can smell Summer. And I am insanely excited. So here's a deceptively simple little white dress by AL&ALICIA to celebrate (the pleats are so gorgeous). These We Love Colours socks are actually a bit more towards the green end of the spectrum than these shots show them to be, but either way, the weather now (starting to feel the heat!) is perfect to wear them - in their sheer glory. Before I left, I decided I felt a bit boring so just enough of My Beautiful Rocket to be the tiniest bit orange was a nice balancing act - tip of the century. When an outfit doesn't click, add something of the complete opposite colour. It always works. I swear.

On a bit of a depressing note though, my beloved bootsies appear to be slowing down to their last legs - despite my vehement denial that this is the case up until today when I discovered the hugest scratch on one of the heels (see below). I can wear platforms and ridiculous heels, wedges, and all other forms of shoe that I declare to be amazing, but I always come back to these favourites, so I'm thinking about how lost I'll be when they give up on me. Call me stupid for wearing them to absolute death, but who wouldn't when they're this amazing and versatile?

I need to find a new hairdresser. The past three have not been the best, and all I really want right now is a trim - not 5 inches hacked off, thank you very much! Any recommendations from Sydney-siders?

*love*

xx

She never fell far.

From left to right: T by Alexander Wang Football Crop Sweatshirt - TOPSHOP Strapless Lace Corset Top - MOSCHINO Stretch-crepe Hot Pants - Cotton On Body Fancy Over the Knee Sock - Fossil Dreamweaver Feather Cuff - Proenza Schouler PS1 Pochette - F21 Robust Flower Hair Clip - Made Her Think Cage cuff - Made Her Think Vertebrae Knuckle Buster - Daisy Knights Lornie Oxidised Silver Feather Ring - Jeffrey Campbell 'Need' Ankle Boot

Since I saw (the very grown up) Dakota Fanning in V magazine a few months ago, I've been quietly (and slightly obsessively) toying with the idea of a bustier/corset worn over a less-than fitted sweater:

In my head, the balance of a reasonably chunky textured sweater and a pretty lace corset is so artistically perfect that you kind of want to... wear nothing else - which would be a bad idea. Please don't do it. Thus, the hot pants, knee high socks, and assorted lovelies that satisfy my current love of feathers, flowers and beaten up leather in the form of Campbell harness boots for boyish charm.

I made that up :)

Nonetheless, now that I've seen the image in my head in front of me, I'm seriously considering putting this into practice.

Thoughts?

Happy Monday! And my giveaway is now closed - I'll be announcing the winner tomorrow :) Get excited people!

*love*

xx

Oh Happy Day.

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Liu Wen is incredible. How much does this completely encapsulate everything the Alexander Wang SS10 collection had to say? It blows my mind :) Such a lovely way to end my day, I'll say. That sweater dress is incredible (and matching cut-out socks!)

Another lovely thing: I was flicking through all my favourite blogs yesterday and was so surprised and doubly flattered to see that fellow Aussie blogger, the lovely Jes (of one of my favourite blogs, harlequin's party), had done a post about my blog! Jes has such a wonderful, inspirational blog that gets me creatively thinking every single day - so it was so lovely of her :) Check out the post and her amazing blog here.

And yet another thing: 150 followers! Thank you all so much :) I love posting what I do, and it means so much that you guys read it!

One more day, friends! Just one. And then we're free to tear up the streets :) (I think I've done a smiley face overkill... :D)

*love*

xx

Black and Dash.

Zimmermann Laced Jersey Mini Dress - Ray-Ban Large Wayfarer Acetate Sunglasses - Temperley London Electric Leather Belt - Alexander Wang Rocco Mini Studded Leather Bag - Agent 99 Cat Beanie - Roberto Cavalli Enamel Snake Bracelet - John Hardy Bamboo Silver Bangle - Miu Miu Satin Platform Pumps

That Zimmermann dress is quite possibly the love of my life - the lacedness makes for an understated strong shoulder, then everything else just falls into place. Threw in a few more lovelies - the Wang Rocco bag (aaah) and the sought for Miu Miu SS10 pumps. How cute is that cat beanie!? I want :D

*love*

xx

They with the power.

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NYFW in beautiful photos that I've collected over the past week. Some day, guys, I will be the taker of such photos :)

*love*

xx

Nudie with a twist.

Miu Miu Leather Cutout Sandals [front] - Sportsgirl Cord and Bead Bracelet - Sportsgirl Rosetta Ring - Alexander Wang Donna Hobo Bag in Sand - Jason Wu Silk Chiffon Pleat-knot Skirt - Subtitled Crop Box Tank - Eugenia Kim Liliana Rosette Hairband - Miu Miu Leather Cutout Sandals [back]

Perhaps, I wouldn't be stepping out head to toe in nude chiffons and silks and cashmeres, but today I'm feeling the neutrals for Winter (which still has a while yet to knock on this door, but hey). But not boring neutral. Neutral with pow or pop or kaboosh. Whatever floats your boat.

I'd be interested to play around with the Jason Wu skirt and maybe... a graphic tee - galactic, maybe? Thoughts?

Hump day everyone! Two days until that weekend.

*love*

xx

For want of Jumble.

From left to right: TOPSHOP Floral Jersey Blazer - TOPSHOP Tapered Ruched Trousers - Halleh 18-karat Gold Double Turquoise Ring - Alexander Wang Lattice Pullover - Yves Saint Laurent Arty Large Agate Earrings - Bottega Veneta Sterling Silver Intrecciato Ring - Marc by Marc Jacobs Magazine Leather Clutch - Acne Angular Leather Boots - TOPSHOP Alexus Platform Chelsea Boot

Just some I've-got-my-eyes-set-ons. Except for the blazer: If TOPSHOP would kindly give me the print that I could fashion into anything I'd like, then I'm happy OR if they kindly gave me that blazer cut in black... I am also happy. The tapered pants, I have been thinking about - making, not buying. I recently got handed a few old suit sets that my father no longer wanted, so I'm considering turning the pants into high-waisted tapered trousers. And the shoulders of the jackets need altering so I don't look like Frankenstein.

Most importantly: new fascination with magazine clutches! Basically an oversized clutch that isn't all floppy and dead, and will pretty much fit about 2 Vogues... maybe 3. Like a laptop case, but cooler.

*love*

xx

Rough around the edges.

I currently love the idea of this Alexander Wang hobo bag. Either that, or shiny Jimmy-Choo-esque clutches.

Apologies for the lack of personal-ness-ness in the past week or maybe two :( I will be picking up my game - promise.

*love*

xx

Pre-Fall 2010.

I've decided to do just one massive post on my favourite Pre-Fall collections so far. And there's a fair few. Enjoy :)

So first, we have the lovely Zac Posen with the signature red lips and preschooler-meets-fashionable-old-Parisian-lady. Mia Rossing got a fairly good run.

I cannot even begin to tell you how obsessed I am with the Alexander Wang collection. For starters, Liu Wen is so beautiful. Second, I don't think black has ever looked so interesting and wearable. Giles-Deacon-esque sunnies?

Burberry Prorsum: SHOES. And ruffles.

Tango-inspired Carolina Herrera gave, I think, Zac Posen a good run for his money. Patterns were very original and rather authentic. Cuts were a bit reminiscent of last season's Thakoon and Zac Posen again.

Diane Von Furstenberg was very let's-style-stalk-all-the-capital-cities-of-the-world-and-smoosh-them-into-one-outfit-twenty-four-times. I like. :)

The neckplate in every second outfit from Elie Tahari was my life for the 5 mintues it took to flick through the collection. The target audience was obviously a bit older, and more professional, but I wouldn't mind owning the jewellery, the bags and the shoes. And the foil-print dress.

Michael Kors reminded me of Victoria Beckham - not the label: the Queen VB herself with her outrageous coffee break outfits. Loved the waist-zippers though.

The cape from the Narciso Rodriguez (below) has sparked a slight liking for the top-heavy jacket thing happening this Pre-Fall. Not on me though... I'd tip over sideways :)

And now, we finish with "young, confident and drop-dead sexy" inspired, apparently, by night-lights of Tokyo. My head says that it won't be long before those bodycons hit Red Carpets.

Again: SHOES.

Alors, ceci conclut la liste de préférés de Pre-Fall 2010.

A beau jour.

*love*

xx