Canned Heat.

Factorie for Australia's Next Top Model Tan Crop Jacket - Penny Anne Lace Slip over BONDS Singlet - ModCloth.com Portable Pocket Belt - Mister Zimi Maxi skirt - Bardot Boots - Just Gorgeous Gifts Melko Rose Leather Cuff


Margaret not in heels? What is this! To be fair I actually wear these Bardot boots so much more than has been evident - they have a wonderful wraparound strap and buttery soft leather that molds itself to your mood. Not lying.

The minute I pulled this Factorie x ANTM blazer out of the box, all I could think of was Woodstock, so hopefully that came through in this little ensemble. I'm very much a fan of the tan-navy colour combination. Almost as much as tan-burgundy, tan-turquoise and tan-red... Needless to say, this blazer is set to be worn to death for its colour as well as its surprising roominess and lightweight softness.







P.S. so glad you all liked my Castañer x The Fable Collective behind the scenes video! Judging by the emails, I'll have to do videos more often?

P.P.S. Another giveaway happening very soon :) bum-ba-dum-bum-dum

P.P.P.S. While we're at the postscripts, how about heading over to the Shine By Three Facebook Page :)

*love*

xx

"I was all in gold sequins for Million Dollar Mermaid, 50 feet in the air." ~ Esther Williams.

Isabella Oliver Relaxed Sequin Jacket - Supré Cowl Neck Jersey Top - Bonds Singlet Top - ASOS Boyfriend Belt - Therapy Shoes Tower Pumps

You may remember that I collaged this spectacular blazer a while ago, and I really must divulge that it is a dozen times more incredible, pizazzed and versatile in person. The slightly padded shoulders and sharp corners lend themselves very well to the cowl neck on this jersey tee, too. I've never thought about grey and gold together, but these gold sequins are (at risk of sounding pretentious) more white-gold than yellow, and they grey certainly picks up on that.

Interestingly, my new favourite trackpants (I know... I never thought I'd say that) are unlabeled. I found them while shopping with Mother, who had insisted on stopping in at one of those stores that don't really have a genre, with a strangely massive range of products (I found these under a packet of clothes pegs). I bought them purely for the fantastic burgundy, fully intending to turn them into some bizarrely seamed maxi skirt, but having worn them like this, I don't particularly want to.  Thoughts?






I could wear sequins daily. They make the day go faster - I promise.

Tomorrow morning, I'm off for a little trip away with a group of wonderful Law friends of mine. I umm-ed and aah-ed and have decided that I do need to take my laptop with me (far too much to be done!) so I'll still be posting. A camera cord has also gone in the bag, so expect (sort of) live updates!

I'll also be announcing the Style Yourself giveaway winner very soon!

*love*

xx

Get moving.

Events Military Blazer - NEUW Denim Denim Button Down Shirt - Hilda Mae Pleated Maxi - Covet Vintage Co. Envelope Clutch

Is it shameful that all I'm going to show you from Day 1 of RAFW is what I wore? At this point in the morning, I find it the only logical solution to getting some sleep some time soon :) rushing between uni and OPT really takes it out of you.

Having said that, I'll have detailed shots of this little ensemble up very soon - everyone appreciated Hilda Mae's super tight burgundy pleating. And I appreciated NEUW's denim. So much warmth in cold harbour-side times.

You have no idea how many subjects of lecture notes can fit in that clutch. And to the girl who asked on the train home, yes I did spend the entire day with this insanely collared blazer draped over my shoulders like a grandma.

I really enjoyed some of the shows today (LOVER's 10th year retrospective at the Opera House was absolutely breathtaking - will have photos up soon!) and it was so lovely to see some of my favourite people, finally meet some others who I've awkwardly known in the blogosphere forever, and to have a quick and happy chat with the lovely Miss Susie Bubble this evening. I'm such a dork.

Will keep you all updated!

But first, sleep.

*love*

xx

Boy.

YesStyle.com.au Long Button Jacket - Supré Denim Washed Button Front Shirt with Studs - Junk Clothing Jersey Bustier Top - SCANLAN & THEODORE Highwaisted Tailored Trousers - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots in Ash Suede - Gigi Vintage Croc Leather Purse - FaceFront Rocket Bronzer - FaceFront Ouro Fino Lip Colour

It got chilly enough this afternoon for me to pull two layers and pants. I feel like this Winter, for me, is going to be much less about last year's asymmetrical layering, and more about boxy silhouettes (as appreciated in my last post) and perfection in all things unrefined, undercut by the tinier details - in this case, the greatest alternating brushed studs on any shirt I've ever seen. While denim, khaki and the (intentional) hair does amount to boyish-charm overload, there's nothing a bustier, high waists and favourite platforms can't do in the name of balance.

Seriously.

And a heads up in advance for you all: liking the insane leather on this Gigi Vintage purse? I'll be giving it away to one lucky reader starting next week, so get ready and excited. For a bit of a head start, start browsing Gigi for your favourite item.

As you've probably noticed, I'm damn tired to the point where dots of white eyeliner on the inside corner of the eyes (my usual I've-had-8-hours-sleep go-to) just made me look like a clown (my accounting mid-semester exam is tomorrow night - who was the genius who decided to schedule heavily weighted exams at dinner time? I should send them flowers).

A trick I've picked up from uni (don't ask) is that cheekbones pretty distract from anything bad that might be happening on your face that day - thus the use of a little of this refreshingly light FaceFront bronzer just below each cheekbone. Respect.

This is one of four of Facefront's 'Rocket Bronzers' - all of which do a pretty good job of covering a range of skintones, I'd say. Check them out HERE.

What a monster post. Back to books I go.

P.S. I finally caved to having a Shine By Three facebook page :) It's pretty (very) bare bones at the moment, but as soon as all my assessments are done, I'll be sure to make it pretty and presentable. In the mean time, just *like* and wait... HERE.

*love*

xx

Party and yeah.

Seriously enjoying this little happy-styling-story that Market HQ has whipped up for your enjoyment (and mine clearly). Having spent most of my weekend so far indoors with a textbook, I have to say I'm very much wishing that my everyday looked every bit like this - Fruitloops included (I haven't had them since I was 5).

I'm hereby convinced that giant sheer polkadots are the norm, and that angry burgundy lips and decently sized floral print are happily married and shall grow old together.

Mission complete.

Check out the rest of the little collection HERE!

*love*

xx

Jaggertack.

From Left to Right: Isabella Oliver Relaxed Sequin Jacket - Eberjey Delirious Triangle Bralet - Label m. Sea Salt Spray - MINKPINK Steve Shades from Market HQ - Von RAIDEN Boyfriend Jeans - Ladyburd Silky Shadow - Just Gorgeous Gifts Eelskin Clutch - Giuseppe Zanotti Black Suede Wedges

I fell in love with this insane pile of sequins this afternoon (whilst window shopping Isabella Oliver's 33% off sale). It's so hard to find all-over sequins that don't look spectacularly tacky, but this gold set (and the black version) set the bar pretty damn high. I like to think that Emmanuelle Alt would wear this ensemble - thus the sea salt spray (she has the best out-and-about tresses ever) - but to be honest I can't see her in gold sequins. Firsts for everything, Mlle Alt :)

While (let's face it) the whole look would be outstandingly awkward without the wonderful Von RAIDEN wear and tear (even Bianca Jagger would have problems pulling off sequins and Lennons at once), I did have to throw in the eel leather clutch - I have a weakness for eel leather. I only own one piece of it, but it makes me happy to no end :)

I'm not even going to talk about the shoes.

P.S. Thank you all for entering the PRETTY DOG giveaway! I drew the winner this morning... and the lucky lady is...

Nora from Black Balloon

Vintage lovers, watch out - a happy giveaway is coming to a blogpost near you :) keep your eyes and ears peeled on Twitter!

*love*

xx

"Never invest in any idea you can't illustrate with a crayon." ~ Peter Lynch.

MINKPINK Hopeless Romantic Shift Dress from Market HQ - AL&ALICIA Blazer - Rebecca Minkoff MAC Clutch - Pratten Cuff from Just Gorgeous Gifts Lomography Sprocket Rocket Camera

I almost forgot to share what I wore to the fantastic PayPal Cashless Utopia event I ran along to last Thursday night - at this point I'm so glad I don't own an iPhone! The new Paypal app allows you to literally shop from anywhere, split restaurant bills, and all the rest of it (one of those far-too-tempting things :D).

It's interesting that the least form-fitting and most high-necked dress I now own (holler at MINKPINK over at Market HQ) has received the most compliments I've had from a dress in a long time. Aside from my favourite greys, I think green and orange/red/coral is probably the best colour combination of all time - particularly in the case of my favourite Rebecca Minkoff and stunning eel-skin cuff from Just Gorgeous Gifts. Different leather textures are the greatest plus-sign of the century. (Be sure to check out my page of favourites at JGG too - right HERE)





I have so many rolls of panoramic images on film that I need to scan (but my scanner doesn't work on transparencies for some reason or another) - any tips?

P.S. stay happy on Twitter and Bloglovin' :)

P.P.S. Here we goooo, come with meeee, there's a woooorld out there that we should see, tra la laaaa (this had been stuck in my head all day - had to get it out of my system)

*love*

xxx

Pattern ninja.

Selfmade Striped Turband - YesStyle.com.au Double-button Long Blazer - Ezzentric Topz Vintage Polka Dot Blouse - Fashops.com Pocket Shorts - We Love Colours Vertical Striped Thigh Highs in Charcoal - OSBORN Boots from ModCloth.com

Although these shots look somewhat like crap (I will continue to tell myself that the cars and ugly rails are to blame... and I don't like using Photoshop), I think this is probably the happiest I've been with my photographic adventures. I messed around with aperture and shutter speed today to get a natural backlight, and although I clearly have some problems with keeping my head still, I'd say I'm smiling at how they turned out.

I got a bit silly with mixing patterns today - I've been wearing these amazing OSBORN boots non-stop thanks to ModCloth, and I could see no better option than to shake them up with irregular spots, the bizarrely tangled stripes on this turband I made before I went to bed last night, and the less bizarrely tangled stripes on these We Love Colours stripey thigh-highs that are much more suited to warmer weather than my other ones.

I'm trying to get more wear out of this blazer before the mercury skyrockets - though I think the drapey pockets make it look less Wintry. Yes no? And, by the way, YesStyle.com and YesStyle.com.au are both offering free shipping when you order with PayPal until October 3! Which is a pretty big bonus - I always balk at shipping costs. So for Aussies, click HERE and for the rest of the world, click HERE to get shopping.





The more I look at it, the more I think that last shot looks like a film negative. It's messing with my eyes.

And now to announce the winner of the Lucky 13 giveaway! Congratulations to:

Stacy of Tee & Fame

Woohoo! I feel like Santa :) Stacy, I'll be in touch asap! And to everyone else, don't worry - more giveaways soon!

*love*

xx

Paco Park.

I've been in touch with the lovely Marianne and Carmela Diaz - two super sweet Aussie girls who are living the life in Paris (jealous jealous jealous... but Aussie pride all the same :D), working on their amazing label, Paco Park - a one-stop amazing-blazer-shop if I ever saw one. But what they do a bit differently from every other young and smiling designer out there is that they run around with their beautifully constructed jackets, and photograph Parisian guys and girls in them, which, might I add, gives us all a bit of first-hand confirmation of their jackets' versatility while standing out of the crowd. Literally.

I personally love the fun details that the pair work into their jackets that make them a little tribal, a little youth culture, and very much matching the smiles and sometimes bizarre locations that these jackets find themselves in. Really - it's like reading a picture book, but with attractive people in Paris :) clicky clicky!

And to keep up with Marianne and Carmela's design and life adventures, click HERE.

*love*

xx

Palette |ˈpalit| n. the range of colors used by a particular artist or in a particular picture.

YesStyle.com Double-button Long Blazer - ClubCouture Beige Chiffon Dress - Seventh Door Over the Knee Socks - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots in Ash Suede - Storm London Timeless Watch - La Dama Hand Chain

Looking a bit silly with my mouth open, most of the time, on my way home from dinner with the family, wearing my current favourite colour palette - I can never get enough of browns and nudes. This supremely comfy YesStyle.com blazer is a little more camel-coloured than the photos make it out to be, but the texture and cut are the main things I'm in love with. There'll definitely be enough breathing space to wear this over Summer, and the drapey pockets are hold a surprising number of necessities - my massive brick of a phone being the first. Second is my sweet ClubCouture chiffon that I can't wait to wear to absolute death in warmer weather - the back has a similar V-cut, and whenever there's a slight breeze, I always stand facing into it and watch the pretty layers float around all ethereally.

I received this wonderfully classic watch from the wonderful time travelers (aren't I funny) at Storm London, a few weeks ago and thought it layered really nicely with this hand chain in a bit of a hardware clash. I'll be trying to get lots of use out of this dear watch and these knee highs over the next couple of weeks too - the thought of having to part with my Winter clothing for a good 6 months makes me want to sit at home with all of it piled on my head. Like a giant hat of awesome.

It occurred to me the other day that I'm just constantly cycling the same pairs of shoes, that you all must be a bit bored of. I'm always talking about shoes. And showing you pictures of shoes I want... but I never get around to getting them. I might have to change that. Any ideas, keeping in mind that it'll be getting warm here soon?

Weirdly excited for Monday morning.

*love*

xx