“Look, I'm not an intellectual - I just take pictures.” ~ Helmut Newton.

YesStyle.com Long Sleeve Shirt - Violet&I Dancing Skirt - Generic Sheer Tights - Zoe Wittner Ursula Wedges - Cristiana Rosary - Vintage Fendi Sunglasses

I realise that I look like an absolute idiot wearing sunnies at night, but I swear it was light about 5 minutes before I shot these (I hate flash, for the record)! I also realise that these aren't the most flattering photos of me. Just try and focus on the incredible vintage Fendi sunnies that I ebayed for an absolute steal! You'll be seeing details in proper sunlight soon, I promise :)

This gorgeous peachy pink blouse from YesStyle.com will definitely be a staple in the fast approaching Spring. Its airy floatiness will pass any Aussie Summer test for sure, and as stereotypically soccer-mum-ish the sunnies placement is, the wide neckline does do it a decent dose of justice, helped along by the nudey-nude rosary.

So in a nutshell, the blouse is everything I'd been hunting for. Check.

And this Violet&I skirt, aptly named the dancing skirt - and oh can it dance! I love the layering of it, with the generous fabric that quite literally swishes as you walk (and/or spin).

Tell me I'm not the only one stuck on nudes and beiges at the moment.

I do hope you enjoyed the inappropriately-lit outfit post :)

I know the blog has been crawling long slightly less speedily over the past week or two - let me tell you know that it's about to pick up a lot!

*love*

xx

She never fell far.

Violet&I Grace Bralet - Nightcap Clothing Co. Moonshine Maxi - Boutique Oversized Cardigan

Needless to say, I feel pretty terrible that I didn't get to do a post for you guys yesterday! I swear I will never miss another day again... without a valid reason :) Yesterday's was simply that there weren't enough hours in the day. I need 36, I swear.

Moving on to the amazing longline bralet that Anna of Violet&I sweetly lent me to style and share with you guys. You must all be getting supremely sick of these maxi dresses, but this bustier looked perfect with the teeny black pleats (that came through in the photos this time!). The layering in particular made for a beautiful silhouette formation for an otherwise uncinched dress, without being stiff or uncomfortable - the satin on this bralet is so soft and magically fits itself to your ribs. It's true - I have the strangest ribcage and it sat like a glove. Check it out HERE.

Hurrah for finally fulfilling the inner-as-outer concept too! I'm really happy with the way the odd exposure settings I hurriedly decided on picked up the seams on the top too. Might try it more often!

P.S. I'm not in and alleyway! Not the most interesting location, but I'll keep hunting for you all :)

I need to get some sleep.

*love*

xx

Violet & I.

With this amazing collection under her belt, designer Anna Linklater is certainly forming a following with appreciation for all things "influenced by English Rose meets bustling streets and vibrance of India". I'm loving the slightly vintage vibe in all of Violet & I's pieces, especially with Anna's unexpected, but other-wordly beauty in her fabric and colour combinations and the necklines, the necklines, the necklines. I never thought I'd be so in love with a neckline - or many!

Anna is having her runway debut at Melbourne Spring Fashion Week on September 1, in the Fashion 101 event, so if you're in the area, make sure you get some tickets at Stickystickets (here) - I'd be there in a tick if it weren't for me being in Sydney :( Anna's gorgeous pieces are too much so to miss! Also, on the 7th of September, Violet & I will be kickstarting its relationship with The Butterfly Foundation with the 'Body of Art Exhibition' where the Panacheya Camisole (below) will be for sale - 20% is donated back to The Butterfly foundation to help people living with eating disorders, which I think is definitely a valuable cause.

Check out more of Anna's work HERE!

P.S. I totally just finished four exams in two days - I'm a melted mess on the floor, but I'm alive! And now two days before Chemistry, the weekend before more Chemistry, and a day before Music performance... I can see the light :)

P.P.S. Outfit post tomorrow, I promise!

*love*

xx