Flight |flīt| n. the action or process of flying through the air.

I'm still not entirely sure how I managed this photo with my dear old tripod and just-rained-on ground. Not breaking my ankle is probably attributed to the intense sturdiness of these boots from Nü + Nan - I know I never shut up about them, and I never shall. They're invincible.

More specifically, I don't actually remember jumping in this manner - it was probably when the granny with a Rottweiler strolled and by and assumed my lack of sanity. So much awkward. So blocked out of my memory.

I'll have the rest of this outfit (best skirt alive, get excited) up for you tomorrow - for the time being, I'm going to go hug my Finance textbook.

Kidding, I'm just going to (intensely needed) sleep.

P.S. speaking of awkward. Thanks for the twitter love, all!

*love*

xx

Aje and a grand.

Since word go of Aje popping up on my radar, I've been a fan of designers Eddi Robinson, Bree Norris and Adrian Norris' ability to incorporate the sparklier side of life into the every day - namely by the use of buttery leather. It's no secret that I can never get enough of seamed leather.

Aje's AW11 collection, 'La Tribu Russe', definitely speaks for itself on that front. When asked about my favourites from the collection, I would probably start with the boots, then the perfect embellishment-to-effortless ratio, and the rest is history.

Needless to say Rachel Rutt looks absolutely stunning as always.

So, I think it's a fairly good deal that some exceedingly lucky person out there could win a $1000 wardrobe from this collection just by signing up to Aje's newsletter (thanks to none other than the increasingly awesome RUSSH). If I were you, I'd hop to it. HERE.






To be honest, if I had $1000, I'd probably be buying Aje with it too.

Make sure you check out the rest of the collection HERE as well! Sadly, I couldn't fit it all in one post :)

*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

Inconspicuous.

Paper Skye Pleated Maxi Dress - Belle Bijoux Woven Bag - DITA Sunglasses - Alexi Freeman Sequined Leggings - Therapy Shoes Big Ben Boots

I realised this morning on my rainy way to uni that I never share what I wore to the last day of RAFW (by which I was well and truly a mess in a corner - clad in sequins nonetheless). The combination of the sheer Paper Skye pleat glory and sequined legs by Alexi Freeman was probably the most fun I've had in an ensemble in a long time. Who doesn't love passer-by double takes - "Margaret... why are you sparkling?" - and billowing skirts?






Thanks so much to Nicole for snapping these for me!

And some extras thanks to Miss Zanita and Nicole respectively:




How was everyone's start to the week? Sydney decided to have a massive cry on the day I decided to wear a wool cape. Good times.

*love*

xx

Step two.

YesStyle.com.au Double Breasted Cape Jacket - YesStyle.com.au Highwaisted Canvas Shorts - Romwe Striped Tights - Therapy Shoes Big Ben Boots

It makes me feel slightly old-and-wise to say that my dear little blog is now 2 years old. I would just like to extend a wonderfully clichéd thank you to all you amazing readers for bringing me all this way and for kicking me along into such incredible opportunities - through blogging I've been able to meet a ridiculous number of inspiring people that have been so kind as to guide me a little in an equally inspiring multitude of ways. Then next year is certainly going to be some happy internetted ride. Be prepared!

And bazam: here's me jumping in what you would think are the most unjumpable boots to celebrate that. Definitely not that case.

I wore this cape to uni this week and got a lot of what-are-you-wearings. Yeah well screw you all - I'm warm. It takes a lot of willpower not to sit in the corner petting the super soft navy blue. Disclaimer: Please be prepared to get sick of this cape as a serious repeat offender :) (I have also taken a liking to tucking my hair in to all sorts of necklines).

In my hurried in-the-door-out-the-door blogposts recently, I'd completely forgotten to announce the winner to my Gigi Vintage Easter Giveaway! SO I'm jumping to announce (so appropriately too) that the winner is...

Maria from Wild Space Monkey Adventures

Congratulations lady!! I'll be in touch to get your details soon.

Otherwise, tell me tell me - how has everyone's week been? I feel an odd half-asleep detachment from this space that really needs to be picked up.

*love*

xx

Giveaway time.

Don't forget:

• Follow Shine By Three on Google Friends Connect
• Tell me in 25 words or less what you're doing this V-Day that requires these booties!
  
• Leave your name and email so I know where to find you if you win these awesome boots! :)

*love*

xx

Ghostbusted.

Staple Over Exposure Zip Top from Market HQ - f.rau Zippered Trackpants - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots - Does Not Equal Cross Ring - C&A Cluster Ring - ASOS Claw Ring - RIO Slip

I'm thinking this is the first time I've ventured much further than my little lane after dark with my tripod to snap snappy for you guys - once I got the idea of a streetlight to show the sheer awesomeness (haaaa I'm so funny) of this Staple top from Market HQ, I couldn't not go through with it. So, while I should continue reminding myself that I need to invest in a remote (focus estimations only go so far, evidently), I would like to announce that I'm a ghost, goddammit. And streetlights make me glow :)

I'll shut up in a second about streetlights - but don't you love that the lens flare isn't from the sun?

Do feel free to pick up an identical top HERE and join me in my nighttime, undead, frolicking.

Alternatively, you can just undeadedly frolick with me on Twitter and Bloglovin' :p

*love*

xx

Back in the Swing.

Cotton On Striped Tee - Penny Anne Floral Maxi - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots - Vintage Bag - Does Not Equal Cross Ring - YDELTUYT Chunky Stone Bracelet - Market Red Stone Ring

As much as my brother despises high-waisted, I think the only way to pull off this floral-printed Penny Anne glory is to wasp-waist it with my happy stripes and this morning's beautiful weather that deteriorated into wind and rain towards the end of the day. I've always thought that mixing amazing floral prints with other distractions (i.e. perfectly spaced stripes) is a bit too much visual assault, but this combination was decent enough in the way of Summery relaxation. For some strange reason, this skirt lends itself really well to something of an American Desert mix of jewellery - thoughts?

Finally back on track to my usual ways! 2011 has started in a big way and it feels like it's been months already. Weird. Stylestalker starts back tomorrow so I'll have some things to share, I'm sure, as well as some big projects that involve you guys (wooo) but I can't say anything just yet! What have you been up to in the new year so far?

And thank you to all you beautiful people who came up and said hi at various university open days yesterday - it was so lovely meeting you!






*love*

xx

Something somethings.

Self-made Turban Headband - AL&ALICIA Alexa Pocket Blouse - f.rau Slouch Denim - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots

A lot of different things today. First are my wonderfully slouchy f.rau jeans with equally wonderful tie-dye. Scrunch-die. Brush-bleach. Something European and amazing like that. I haven't really worn slouchy pants until now because I haven't managed to find a pair that don't make me look like a malnutritioned peg - but I think it's the comfortable thickness of the denim and zips that make them fall decently. I also really like that they make my boots look slightly Acne-esque...

Shut up. I can dream :)

Second - take to a pair of pantyhose with a bit of snip snip, twist, turn, knot and you have yourself a turban.






I was also wearing an insane purple lip colour that Jill from Makeupnet sweetly sent me, but after a significant self debate between colour and black and white, I settled for black and white (I know - sinful repeat of b/w outfit posts... whatever :D). So I'll have to wear the bright purple to another event or other (i.e. something awkward like dinner with conservative people)

Sorry about my boring standing-around, inconsistent lighting and sleepy eyes! Train rides after a day of brainstorms and packing boxes does that to you!

P.S. Incredible little something something coming up tomorrow - Aussies get insanely excited.

*love*

xx

Two-way street.

Lola vs Harper Tie-dye Knot Maxi - Cristiana Charm and Bead Bracelets - Self-made Headpiece worn as Bracelet - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots in Ash Suede

Is it ironic that I love maxis so much when the theory says they should swamp small frames like mine? I always feel so much taller and slightly more elegant (though I do end up jumping around like a nut anyway). What I love about this Lola Vs Harper one is the scrunched dying rather than plan tie-dye that's been floating around lately. It's so much more organic and fun to look at - not to mention slightly (awesomely) trippy when you look at the twisty-knottiness of the straps! Stack my favourite Cristiana bracelets (and the weird headpiece contraption I made on Monday wrapped around my arm) and you get hippie-rock-and-roll with an edge of pidgeon-toed, saucer-eyed innocence. So much love.






I keep forgetting that I've signed up to Lola Vs Harper's updates already :) Check it out HERE.

P.S. got a bit teary eyed for my last guest post for Rebecca Minkoff over at Minkette.com! Thanks so much to the Rebecca Minkoff Team for having me onboard! I so enjoyed blogging for them and hope you all enjoy my last outfit post for you! Check it out HERE.

*love*

xx

A world oh so small.

Junk Clothing Lace Dress - Rebecca Minkoff Alligator MAC Clutch - Tony Bianco Dodge Boots in Ash Suede - Limecrime Retrofuturist Lip Colour

For the first time ages I tried doing my hair in a dressed up bun - I quite enjoy that it makes it look like a lopped off all my hair :)

Is it normal that I've been to 500 million tea parties in the past couple of weeks? So many florals and full skirts! No bright lipstick until today though - I had to awkwardly avoid white porcelain and look like a plastic woman while eating odd flavoured macaroons.

This amazing clutch thanks to the gorgeous Rebecca Minkoff team is now my day-and-night staple for the intensely teal alligatored leather, and beautifully contrasted gold hardware. I hadn't realised how wonderfully bright the bag was until I unwrapped it this morning and decided on red lipstick. Who hearts opposite colours? More and more I've been gravitating towards colour palettes that nobody necessarily visualises, but somehow work once on.





Also, don't forget to check out my guest posts for Rebecca at Minkette.com!

Having read all this, I realise that none of it makes sense - my brain is too scattered today (mainly because I fail at driving)! What have we all been doing this week?

P.S. spreading some love through Twitter and Bloglovin'!

P.P.S. Yay Spring/Summer! Check out that Jacaranda tree.

*love*

xx