Probably the biggest insights into my personal style have come about from these seasonal check-ins. A true reflection of what I’m actually wearing. Not what I think I’m wearing on repeat. Autumn was a bit of a funny one for me. It marked the end of my pregnancy, but also, it was warm. A lot of basics you’d typically associate with spring and summer showed up as being on regular rotation. Which, if that’s not a hint for how little I’ve worn my coats this winter, I don’t know what is. So let’s chat through the list. ITEMS MENTIONED Nilby…
Spending my Sunday night doing a quick little spot of window shopping. As usual, I’ve landed on the Sezane website, and there is so much good stuff. At this point, you’ll be well aware of my shopping strategy. Browse now, shop later. The whole idea being that I give myself some time to mull over new purchases. So, what five pieces from Sezane’s new autumn collection would I immediately consider adding to cart? Sezane Bree Jumper | A cousin to the Leontine, I was immediately drawn to this sweater. I love that despite being a solid colour piece – in…
I don’t think I’m alone in feeling like my style tastes have changed dramatically over the past few years. The pandemic, having two children, and just generally spending a lot more time at home has shifted the way I look at what I wear. In some ways it felt like I was beginning part of my personal style journey from scratch. Finding your feet is the tricky part, and it’s here that tools that instantly help you refine and define can make a world of difference. Exactly why I appreciate NY-based stylist Allison Bornstein’s approach to personal style so much.…
The biggest thing I’ve taken away from all my years of shopping pre-loved has been patience. Especially for more obscure items. The timing has to be just right. You need to be actively seeking out said item, at the same time someone is choosing to list it (on any number of re-sale sites), and crossing fingers that the price the seller is asking is in line with what you’re willing to spend. At this point I’ve lost count of the number of times the stars have aligned, only to lose out as I can’t wrap my head around the asking…
Suitcase full of clothes but nothing to wear. This used to be a common conundrum for me as a teen travelling to Australia during school holidays to visit my dad. I hadn’t mastered the art of packing, or mapping out any kind of capsule wardrobe. So I’d pick items without any thought, figuring something was bound to work. It was when I discovered the capsule wardrobe method that I started to think more strategically about packing. Priding myself on being able to limit my travel wardrobe (and beauty necessities) to a carry-on only. An enduring trait I’ve tried to keep…
