Today marks my 31st cycle around the sun, and it’s hard to really pinpoint how I feel about getting older. Turning 30 was such a defining year for me, mostly because it marked a real shift in lifestyle. Luke and I bought our first home, and I took an incredible leap of faith in myself and decided to go freelance – a decision I didn’t take lightly. Wearing MLM Label dress (P/L | also available here), Jane Debster slides (luxe version here), au|rate earrings It was really at the end of the year, surrounded by loved ones and family that…
Making the decision to undertake the five piece French wardrobe challenge for 2019 has made me seriously shift my shopping mindset. I’m limited to five key pieces per season, and I want to make each one count. What doesn’t help? I have a basics/holy grail wish list that’s 25-items strong. Logic would tell me that I should focus my energy into investing in higher quality versions of wardrobe staples I love, but I’m also keen to inject some personality into my purchases along the way. I know I recently shared some shopping rules that I keep in mind when buying…
I often like to joke that I’ve got champagne taste on a beer budget. Where I can, I love to invest a bit more in my wardrobe; timeless, quality staples are the backbone of my style. But when I can’t make my budget stretch to afford the luxe option, I look to the high street in search for quality staples that won’t break the bank. So today I thought I would share some tips on how to look expensive on a budget, and how I tackle the high street to come away with items that I’ll cherish for years. Wearing…
Happy Friday everyone! Today, I wanted to give you a real look at my entire wardrobe. 2019 is the year that I’m really trying to stay true to my personal style, and enjoy what I have, so I wanted to do this exercise to visually document my closet, and get a real eye for what I’m actually drawn to. There probably aren’t too many surprises to the contents (except that there’s probably more than you think…!), as I focus more on neutrals than colour, and I’ve really found myself going back to basics with my style. So, let’s dive into…
My mantra for the year so far is buy less but buy better. After spending most of 2018 experimenting once again with colour and silhouette, I’m finally ready to knuckle down on my personal style goals, one of which is to have a cohesive wardrobe that works well interchangeably. Wearing Brandy Melville striped tee (old but similar here), 3.1 by Phillip Lim shorts, ATP Atelier sandals (here in pewter on sale), Cuyana tote bag (also a great faux leather option), Mejuri ring, Reliquia earrings (also here), Nadri bracelet, Orelia star bracelet, Linjer watch Building a cohesive wardrobe to me is…