Spring weather has been up, it’s been down. I’ve been in jackets one day, sleeveless tops the next. So, here’s some late spring outfits that I’ve been wearing recently which run all ends of the spectrum.
Wearing Wynn Hamlynn top, Alpha60 jeans, Everlane day gloves, J.Crew bag
Nice top & jeans, the “casual” edition. A strong visual on how accessory elements in our outfits can completely shift the mood of the look. Imagine this with some sort of heel, maybe it’s strappy, and I’ve paired it with a bold lip. I’d instantly feel like I could wear it “out out”. But with a ballerina flat that has a high vamp, it feels more dialled down and relaxed. Also loving adding in touches of python to my outfits – a great “neutral” print to have on rotation.
Wearing Blanca tee, Laing Home trousers, Andersons belt, Kuho Plus jacket, Chanel loafers, Senreve bag
Surprised that I would need a jacket, but also, not mad about having an excuse to reach for this faux shearling number. One thing I recommend getting an understanding for is where you like jackets to hit on your frame. For me, it’s just below the hip as it disguises the fact that’s my widest part (also happy to do a cropped jacket when paired with the right bottoms).
Wearing ONTE tank, Khaite jeans, Tibi sandals, OLEADA bag (code JAMIEOLEADA gets you 25% off)
I shared this reel, recently, and mentioned that these Khaite jeans were one of my most expensive “recent” purchases, but that I’d never worn them. A huge part of that comes with just breaking the seal. As much as I love white jeans, I’m weary of wearing them around my kids, especially this pair as they seem to attract marks like no other jean I’ve owned. But, worth it. They look great, and give the illusion that my legs are longer than they are. Probably the highest rise jean I own.
Wearing Yellow Label Co sweater, Khaite jeans, Chanel loafers, RSVP Paris bag
Back in the Khaite jeans again; this time wearing them completely differently. More androgenous, less feminine. A lot of this comes down to the signals certain items in our closets have. The “vibe”. Choosing a relaxed knit over something more fitted. And loafers instead of a heeled, strappy shoe. Also perhaps worth mentioning that this knit is unisex, meaning it has that inherent “borrowed from the boyfriend” type of energy.
Wearing Sportscraft tank, Sportscraft shorts, Andersons belt, Everlane blazer, Gucci heels, Miu Miu sunglasses, RSVP Paris bag
Yesterday’s outfit, which I wore to celebrate 110 years of iconic Australian brand, Sportscraft. It’s funny, up until recently, I’d always avoided the pairing of shorts and heels. In large part based on a conversation had with a friend when I was in my teenage years around how one shouldn’t pair shorts with heels. While I didn’t necessarily agree, it’s funny how it just stuck in the back of my subconscious. Here, consciously breaking that stigma in my mind, as in my opinion, a little kitten heel is the perfect pairing with a Bermuda short; it helps to elongate the leg.
Wearing AERE Label shirt, Everlane shorts, Mejuri necklace
What I’m wearing today, on a 25 deg C day in Sydney. While it might seem like I shy away from colour, I do love it in certain doses. I typically tend to seek out these two elements for warmer days: natural fibres, and clothing that has some give. Even though the shirt is oversized, leaving the bottom few buttons undone gives some movement by allowing the shirt to splay at the hem, and rolling the cuffs brings the slim by exposing some of the arm.
