Sunburn: Bondi Beach.

Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of spending a few hours goofing around and enjoying the beautiful weather at Sunburn Swimwear's Bondi Beach store. Ever since I snapped the beautiful pieces that would be dropping in stores starting this month, I have been longing for summer and aimless days wandering Bondi.

Thankfully the weather has actually started reflecting such sentiments recently, so it was all the more exciting to be celebrating Speedos' fantastic collaboration with the very talented photographer, Eugene Tan. I have always been a fan of photographic prints and seeing Eugene's work on the likes of bikinis, one-pieces and boardies for guys is definitely worth the stare-off. The exceptionally radiant Rachael Finch (unintentional alliteration) also graced a busy Campbell Parade with her smiles and real-life vision of her awesome shots for the collection.

A Saturday morning well spent! I'll definitely have a video for you all in the next week or so too!

Make sure you head over to the Sunburn Swimwear Facebook page too - your chance to win bikinis just in time for summer ;)

*love*

xx

Mama may have, Papa may have.

pöl Gelati Maxi Dress - ASOS Boyfriend Belt - Samantha Wills for McGrath Foundation Aaliyah Ring - MINKPINK First Day Pocket Backpack from Market HQ - ROC Wedges from Westfield.com.au - All about eve Sunglasses from Sunburn Swimwear

This dress is nothing short of a dream - some wonderfully enormous cloud of blue, without being at all heavy. Without my favourite belt and bag, I would have worn it to a ball no questions asked (such is the versatility of pöl).

I don't think I've ever worn a ring that's, at most, much larger than... say... a cherry tomato - and with reason (I've always found large rings so intimidating). Having said this, there really isn't anything not to love about this Samantha Wills ring - I will never get past the cracked marble effect. Better yet, all proceeds to the McGrath Foundation - sometimes I feel like the fashion industry is such a bubble, so it's always so lovely to see designers pass on their creativity to help those who need it! Make sure you check out the whole collection - such sweet pink goodness.



I know - I few more photos than usual... but really, the movement in the dress is far too good to keep to myself.

As for the Blackberry making an appearance, I quite honestly didn't realise I was holding it until I sat down to do this post. Crackberry.

P.S. Thank you all you Sydney-siders who entered my quick little ticket giveaway over the weekend! I just drew the winners - congratulations to:

Polly Mae Merriman and

Priscilla Hejtmanek

Looking forward to seeing you both there on Tuesday night!

To everyone else, never fear - more giveaways hovering on the horizon :)

*love*

xx

Excess sleeveage.

Vintage Coat - Vintage Sheer Buttondown - The Story Of Short from Market HQ - Romwe.com Tights - All about eve Sunglasses from SUNBURN

My past couple of days have been relatively non-stop. I'm fairly certain that I have permanent smudges under my eyes and that my hair is irresolvable in every sense of the word (both are pretty evident in the half-asleep photo below - go on, laugh). My dear Katie has been helping me out with a project I've been working on over the weekend just past, and while out in Chippendale, we sought shelter from the wind behind this wonderful piece of wall and ended up snapping these.

Made a fun little shoe purchase at Nü+Nan in The Galeries Victoria not long after this at the most ridiculous steal of a price - you've probably seen the photo I tweeted. Yes I'm very much in love. Yes I did then sneakily change straight into them up in some windowsill in Kinokuniya, hoping that none of the girls at the desk would notice my added 4 inches of height. Yes I will probably be back to see if I can nab more sale/last-pair shoes.

Yes my bank account hates me.

But hey - at least they distract me from the Karen Walker sunnies staring at me next door in Incu. Don't even begin. It's depressing.





Must be off to catch some sleep! Big day tomorrow :)

BUT I must remind you that you only have a few days to enter the Style Yourself giveaway!

*love*

xx

Monkey bar.

All about Eve Sunglasses from SUNBURN - Vintage Leather Patchwork Bomber - ModCloth Portable Pocket Belt

I've been absolutely terrible with updating over the last couple of days - nothing went to any remote form of plan (and, I would say, for the better) but I definitely have a lot to share! Such a whirlwind weekend.

The first of these is this incredible patchwork jacket that I picked up as a last minute bargain and a half as Rozelle Markets was closing this afternoon. It was the first thing I saw today and I finally decided that I needed the buttery leather softness. Sure, I may have to sneakily cut out the gargantuan shoulder pads but everything else about it is very much the perfect piece of leather work that has been missing from my wardrobe all my life. I love market stalls who are happy to bargain back and forth for a while. Life is just that much happier afterwards. Seriously - man at Surry Hills? Take note.

I'm working on a bit of a project for ModCloth (you can see a bit of that fantastic pocket belt peeking out the side) so my dear friend Katie snapped this of me while we were marching/singing our way through Balmain to see some wonderful friends of ours.

Enough writing for you all :) What did everyone get up to this weekend?

P.S. don't forget to enter the Style Yourself giveaway! Only 5 days left :) Spread the word!

*love*

xx

Autorecover.

All About Eve Sunglasses from SUNBURN - Seafolly Knit Scarf from SUNBURN - YesStyle.com Double Breasted Jacket - Vantage Point Vintage Highwaisted Trousers

So, if you have been stalking on Facebook and Twitter, you will know that my silence isn't because I don't love you - rather that I had exams. Then finished them. Speaks for itself really :) Not going to lie: they weren't my best set of exams by any means, but for now, I'll just enjoy the feeling of them being over.

Save the shoes, this is what I wore to go and visit the girls of Sunburn Swimwear down at Seafolly Australia HQ. Yes I did obsess over sculpted bikinis and one pieces. Yes we did stand in silent lament of the fact that none of us are in Bali... but that's ok. My favourite printed bikinis and onesies are definitely much better motivation for my morning runs than muesli. Photos to come (of swimwear - not muesli).

Anyway - Mother decided to treat me to afternoon tea so I changed into these wonderfully inappropriate heels.

I'm so madly in love with these sunnies (you Sunburn girls read my mind... seriously).

So much to share over the coming days! Get excited.

P.S. as promised: thank you to the lovely ladies (and guy) who came up last night and said hello! So very sweet of you and it was so lovely meeting you all!

P.P.S. pulled a sweet haul of wonderful pieces from a wonderful vintage sale today... definitely excited to share.

*love*

xx

Oi, oi, oi.

Seafolly Cyber Surfer Bandeau and Hipster from SUNBURN.com.au - FredFlare Carrie Sunglasses

Happy Australia Day, lovers! I spent the day picnicking, junk-fooding, sun-soaking, and happy-snapping with my closest friends, one of whom will be on a plane away for 6 months tomorrow :(

With the ridiculous temperatures (and intense sun - too many strange tanlines), we spent most of our time in one water-body or another, and so I busted out my beloved new Seafolly awesomeness from Aussie swimwear experts, SUNBURN. Unlike any other bikini I've ever owned, this one is a sort of scuba-suit material - I definitely feel that much more badass in it. Plus my staple sunnies for additional armour.

Thanks to the lovely Tash for snapping these for me!

What did you all get up to for Aus day? Even if you aren't in Aus :)

*love*

xx