As fast as you can.

YesStyle.com Bowler Hat - YesStyle.com Distressed Cropped Sweater - Mrs Press Khaki Pants - ModCloth.com Three Crowns Heel

So maybe I don't have my jumping quite as down-pat as this fantastic site Jo showed me this morning, but I'm getting there :) Sorry about the silence over the past few days! I may have been the dork that took my computer on my few days away (which, by the way, was intensely fun), but I was also the dork who thought it would be a good idea to go to two events (and dumplings afterwards) on 3 hours of sleep. As a result, I'm fairly ill as of waking up at 1pm this afternoon.

But all is well with these fantastic pants by Mrs Press - after I returned them to Clare (sob) I started seeing trillions of ways of puzzle-piecing them into my wardrobe. Definitely need to pay a visit to Mrs Press Dressing Room when the spring collection drops! I got this bowler hat at the risk of being packaged in bubble wrap with an enormous 'Raging Hipster' label across the top - the simple solution turned out to be flipping the brim downwards so the vibe was slightly more 1920s (comme ça), rather than the associated chinos and boat shoes.

I would also like to announce that these heels (thanks to my friends at ModCloth) are the perfect answer to drawing attention to small ankles. Weird to say, yes, but beneficial? Very much so.

An now, for the winner of the Style Yourself giveaway which I should have announced a week ago! But here goes. Congratulations to:

Hadassah of Linton from London

And for those of you who didn't win, not to worry! It's definitely not a fork-out to grab your own copy right HERE.

*love*

xx

Hey ELWOOD.

These three snaps from ELWOOD's winter collection are making me a bit excited for their Spring Launch tomorrow evening (I will have some happy snaps up for you in good time for sure). Ever since my discovery that ELWOOD wasn't just for boys (though I have to say they do pick up the boyfriend look wonderfully well), I have been in and out of their new flagship store like it's nobody's business.

Why yes I do have my eye on a number of florals (as if I don't have enough) and a leather vest. What of it.

Check out the rest of the collection HERE and keep an eye out for my snaps tomorrow!

*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

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

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

"A blue dog, you know, is the opposite of a yellow dog." ~ Mike Thompson.

Ezzentric Topz Vintage Dot Blouse - Glue Store Khaki Trousers - Zoe Wittner Wedges

I got bored, so I thought I'd try something fun with photo colouring. As a result, I discovered 500 things in Photoshop that I hadn't known before - probably creditted to me never using the thing.

I'm a huge amount obsessed with these fantastic pants from Glue Store - especially that they're slouchier towards the top and come in tighter around the calf area. And really, who can say no to khaki in Summer? I've seen at least 12 pairs online and around the place that I'd readily wear to death. I think I'll hoard them in a pretty box in the attic (I don't have an attic) and some day they'll be a source of supreme intrigue.

Evidently, a little dehydrated today.

I haven't pulled out this blouse for ages - I'd forgotten how perfect its semi-sheerness is. Irregular polkadots for the win - what's up with perfect polka dots anyway :)






Happy Friday everyone! Time to get into holiday spirit!! Stylestalker girls were getting stuck into Christmas Party plans today - needless to say, I'm ready for solid fun! What you guys doing this weekend?

P.S. don't forget about winning a $100 Westfield Gift Card!! Get entering HERE.

*love*

xx

Stop slouching.

YesStyle.com Pocket Blouse - Shilla Khaki Studded Harem Shorts - Swedish Hasbeens Skyhigh Clogs in Natural Leather from Solestruck.com - FENDI Vintage Sunglasses

No leaping around today :) In the few days I've owned them, I've gotten so precious about the flawless leather on these Swedish Hasbeens clogs (thanks to Solestruck.com) that I'll do nothing but walk in straight lines in them. As most of you know, I never did jump on the clog bandwagon while they stormed the runways last season, but these are so beautiful in their own right (and super comfortable at that). The light leather is such a dream for summer. Check out some other fantastic colours that played a decent part in softening my turned back to clogs HERE.

I was pretty glad that I found this door that was the same colour as these equally wonderful shorts lent to me by the wonderful girls of Shilla. It must be the day for breaking down past barriers, given that I haven't been an advocate of harems until I realised that shorts like these don't make legs look half their length like full length pants do. The combination of my favourite pale pastel-type colours, studded khaki and breezy slouch of top and bottom makes for a decent stroll down shady lanes. Be sure to keep up Shilla's adventures HERE.






How have all your weeks been? I've been on a depressing hunt for a formal dress for my formal coming up in less than a month (eep) - where each dress I fall in love with gets progressively more expensive than the last, the latest being this beauty. Sigh, any suggestions?

*love*

xx

It was a thousand to one and a million to two.

ANISE Maxi Dress - None the Richer Chain Headpiece - Night Market Rings - Rubi Lucy Boots

A couple days ago, I swooned over ANISE's new collection... and the lovely Miss Sophie was sweet enough to lend me some samples to shoot for you guys! This one is probably the most comfortable maxi dress I have ever tried on in my life - and the most gorgeous. Given my love of the khaki and brushed brass, the super soft cotton and cut (and awesome harness belt) falls nothing short of perfect. And just above the ground when I'm wearing my favourite boots, it seems!

So it was quite convenient that my hippie headpiece and assorted flea market rings went perfectly with it all. As did the little eyelets on my boots. But only I notice that silly sort of thing :D

Observation 1: my arms look freakishly skinny in these photos - they really aren't this little in person. I swear.

Observation 2: I'm pulling some really odd facial expressions.... please ignore.

Observation 3: more of a declaration - the giant cactus that you see ever so faintly in the background is my next door neighbour's and has quintupled in size since I was little. One of these days, I'll get past looking weird, and then I'll sneak up and take a photo. Because it really. Is. An awesome. Cactus.

Thank you Sophie for lending this beautiful piece of awesome to me! Swish swish.

Check out more of the ANISE collection HERE.

I got an email today saying that I had the same profile silhouette as Rumi Neely. And that was all. Except that she, Elisa, would like a shoutout: helloooooo! - I shall take that as a compliment.

P.S. Come and enter the new GIVEAWAY, vote for Shine By Three for H&M, take a poke around my wikifashion page, and check out what we LG Bloggers have to say over at LG Voice of Fashion!

*love*

xx

Super Trooper.

From left to right: TOPSHOP Utility Mix Pocket Shirt - Aurélie Sterling Silver Helmut Ring - Pamela Love Sterling Silver Cross Ring - Dan Jewellers Bird Skull Finger Armour Spike Ring - TOPSHOP Pleat Maxi Skirt by Unique - Bottega Veneta Sterling Silver Scarab Beetle Ring - Bottega Veneta Sterling Silver Scarab Beetle Wrap Ring - ModCloth.com Polynesia Dreaming Ring

I'm sitting here feeling a bit bad that I didn't get around to shooting what I was wearing today - as soon as I was back in the house at any point during the day, I was glued to the computer and multiple university information booklets, writing ridiculous applications that made me feel like an idiot. It's a bit weird that I'm applying for uni now... I'd been in denial until I realised I only had till the end of the month to decide what I'm going to do with myself for 2011. Freak out time :)

So, I put together a pretty collage for you of all the things I would buy in a heartbeat - just to extend your shopping lists. Don't mention it. Today, we're being a bit inspired by the Tomorrow When The War Began film that I'm aching to watch, but won't get a chance until November, by which time it won't be in cinemas. My post-exams movie marathon is looking impossible.

Moving on :D I'm pretty in love with this shirt, but apparently I'm really not good at the jumping-on-something-before-it's-sold-out thing. I should work on that. And one day, I will own those amazing shoesies - quality stuff to be peeping out from under that piece of new-in TOPSHOP Unique.

After all that, I come to the realisation that this entire post is a giant ramble in preparation for my last Monday of school ever - so what I really meant to say is that I love that this little ensemble ties together everything I enjoy at the momento: utility, maxis, super tall brown leather, and excessive numbers of nature-related rings.

And so, beloveds, nighty nighty.

*love*

xx