Polka Dotti.

ROMWE Polka Dot Pants -  Dotti Sleeveless Shirt - Nu + Nan Boots - ASOS Boyfriend Belt - Vintage Clutch

Since receiving them from my wonderful friends at ROMWE, these pants have not left the end of my bed for the ridiculous frequency of my wearing them. Not only are they doubly flattering in length and high wait, but (as is rare in the case of such outlandish pants) are perfectly comfortable - and breezy enough to carry me all through Summer.

Yes this is the plan.





The black and white polka dots lend themselves pretty well to tan, khaki and leather for starters - I'd imagine colour-blocking would work a dream as well.

Time to experiment this weekend!

I've been holding out for Friday so much it's painful - something exciting to share tomorrow though! Think Lipsy London. And MYER.

*love*

xx

All at once.

Quiksilver Shearling Jacket - Dotti Shirt - Somedays Lovin' Printed Shorts - Lorenzi Shoes - Vintage Bag

I have a ridiculous amount of appreciation for this jacket that has far too many elements of perfection to be fair. From the front, it's a solid leather jacket with a fantastic shearling collar, but the back hem scoops down to give a lot more space and therefore, potential for added warmth. This was very much appreciated given that it started sprinkling a little when I snapped these (kind of dorkily excited that the camera caught the little raindrops). Despite the tired face, I have a significant amount of print love for these shorts, on top of the slightly longer length and higher waist, which isn't given enough credit at Bondi (anyone? anyone?).






I don't think I've stopped wearing this shirt for the past 5 days. So much wear. So much versatility.

In other exciting news, I started a little work experience at SBS today and learnt a ridiculous amount to say the least. More to share soon!

*love*

xx

The day the sun turned cold.

EVIL TWIN Distressed Denim Vest - Dotti Sleevless Khaki Shirt - Hilda Mae Pleated Skirt - Therapy Shoes Big Ben Boots - YesStyle.com Braided Tote - Vintage Printed Silk Scarf

I had intended to post these last night but of course my internet has taken a turn for the worse and decided it was no longer my friend. Sometimes it worries me how much I depend on technology.

Anyway - this is essentially what I wore yesterday to visit some beautiful PR friends (more on that later) minus the fantastic denim vest (replaced with a leather jacket because it got too damn cold). What I do enjoy about this vest and the sleeveless shirt together is that they both have a really similar shoulder cut, with the shirt extending slightly further so there's a bit of khaki peeking out the ends. On that note, I was discussing the benefits of khaki-and-burgundy combination with Lee and Yan yesterday, and we have come to the conclusion that one does not, in fact, look like a giant cranberry. Burgundy just happens to solve all problems in life - you should try it some time.








I got this vintage scarf at a friend's garage sale last weekend and it has been attached to me ever since (some creepy middle-aged businessman in the city certainly appreciated it...). The colour are quite something - I definitely need to play with using it as something other than bag embellishment!

P.S. in these dark hours of snail-pace internet, I would love you eternally if you trotted along to visit the Shine By Three facebook page :)

*love*

xx

Bardot likes you. So does Wednesday.

Bardot Layered Tulle Skirt - NEUW Denim Shirt - Romwe.com Bat-wing Sleeve Oversized Cardigan - Yves Saint Laurent Brun Vibrant Lipstick from YesStyle.com - Dotti Tights - Therapy Shoes Big Ben Boots

So aside from me pulling out my favourite pile of tulle from Bardot that hasn't be subject to my twirling for a while, I thought (in the spirit of taking of photos of what one is wearing) you'd like to know about the little Street Style competition Bardot is running where you could win a $500 voucher and star in the next Bardot email newsletter, just by snapping yourself in your favourite Bardot before June 8th. How easy is that? Get entering HERE.

On a slightly different note, who's feeling the Wednesday-Addams-had-a-baby-with-neon-nails-on-an-American-roadtrip vibe? I made that up. As you may have gleaned from my excited Tweet (and happy photo), I finally found the perfect not-red-in-disguise dark lipstick to wear like a boss for the entirety of winter. I should have known that YSL would be the solution - there were oh so many failed attempts with others.

On top of all that, I'm very much obsessed with my Romwe Knit. As are most people who happen to be around on a cold day, I promise, it fits multiple people in some wonderful bubble of warmth - but with enough of a plunging neck to button collared shirts all the way up like a raging hipster.






I'll have to take a proper photo of my new nail polish before it runs out (I'm working through it so fast - good thing it's $2 from Chinatown).

P.S. I've been nominated for the 2011 Colourdujour awards and would love if you could all pitch a vote my way simply by clicking 'Like' right HERE! And while you're lurking around Facebook, how about a 'Like' on the Shine By Three page too :)

*love*

xx

Two steps back.

Somedays Lovin' Dress/Shirt - Dotti Opaque Tights - ROC Boots Wedges from Westfield.com.au - Vintage Bag - Market Hat

It always so happens that the arrival of Winter makes me hang on to Autumn and its associated colours and crunchy leaves. This piece of Somedays Lovin' probably does a world-best job of both these Autumny characteristics - I'd never been one for oranges and browns, but this wonderful hybrid of a shirt-dress (with delightfully half-batwing-ed sleeves) really takes the cake for snuggling with skim caramel chai lattes (so healthy...) and/or stomping down the street to restock on highlighters. That was a very long sentence.

My beloved ROC wedges deserve a shout out for being invincible.

I think I might make another trip to Dotti and buy 4 more pairs of tights. So much comfort for every day of the week.







Thank you all for the sweet congratulations from yesterday! I don't think I tell you guys enough how much you make my day (really - comments and emails are much nicer to read than piles readings by people who think they know things about the meaning of life).

*love*

xx

B-b-burgundy.

MINKPINK Boat That Rocked Pea Coat from Market HQ - MINKPINK Stockholm Syndrome Shirt from Market HQ - Dotti Burgundy Wide Leg Pants - Therapy Shoes Tower Heels in Taupe Suede - Angus & Coote Studs

Why yes, I have been liking the idea of all-one-colour for the past couple of weeks. And yes I did just throw together some distant cousin of a coloured pantsuit in a clash of textures. These Dotti wide-legs are definitely among the most incredible pants I've ever had the pleasure of floating about in, regardless of their overwhelming tendency to billow as you stroll. I've been loving the double collar effect of wearing a shirt and a blazer recently as well - please expect to see a lot more of this.

Thanks.

Thank you all so much for the sweet words about the DOLLY feature - it really does mean so much!! And a shout out to those of you who I've met while in many a chai-latte line around uni over the past week and a half! It's always so much fun to meet readers away from the computer :)

Make sure you're tweeting, Bloglovin' and Like-ing daily!

P.S. much love to dearest Mother for the beautiful early birthday earrings

*love*

xx

Dotti.

A week ago, I had the absolute pleasure of running down to the beautiful Establishment (I can never get enough of the view from that building) to happily walk through the chunky knits, leather panels, and incredibly draped chiffon of a very refined Dotti FW11 collection - Aussie ladies, get excited for these babies to hit stores. They are going to wreak havoc I tell you! I'm definitely liking the attention to detail (in the way of tastefully subtle embellishments) and mish mash of texture in this collection. Particularly suede and wool. Yum... shorts.

Aside from the incredible prints and that cape, the pieces had me dying for cable knit. Is it wrong of me to cross my fingers for a colder winter so I can go nuts with layers? These are some of the favourites I have in mind.

Thanks to Sweaty Betty PR for having me!

*love*

xx