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The essential little black dress

The essential little black dress

Karen Walker ‘take change’ dress If there’s one thing that seems to pop up on every ‘wardrobe essentials’ list I’ve ever come across, it’s the little black dress, and it isn’t without reason. Aside from being the perfect – and simplest – option for special occasions, the right LBD can do double or even triple duty for the office, and lazy weekends at home. My personal favourite is this black backless number from Karen Walker that I picked up a couple of years ago, and it’s usually the first thing I reach for when I’m stumped about what to wear.…

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This Fall

This Fall

img source; pinterest I know, I know; this autumn I was supposed to be allllll about the colour. And believe me, I’ve been working on it (pink is definitely featuring more than just a little…). But, it’s really started to cool down in Sydney, and all I want to wear is a big snuggly knit and some washed black denim, and maybe, just maybe, a little bit of grey. I’m still in the process of finalising my autumn capsule, and I’ve found that taking it slow is the best way to approach it. Adding in pieces as the season goes…

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Drifter

Drifter

Equipment sleeveless silk blouse (cheaper alternative), Lover drifter mini skirt (also here, and shorts version here), Valentino tango pumps (cheaper alternative), Cuyana leather tote bag This long weekend has been mostly about taking. things. slow. Falling asleep on the couch at 9.00pm, having a glass of wine or rum and coke as a mini night cap, nipping out to catch the last of the afternoon sun, and taking Nigel on some long leisurely walks (Charlotte, on the other hand, is most certainly going stir-crazy! Just two more days ’til her stitches come out). Unsurprisingly, I did manage to squeeze in…

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How to shop the sales smart (and come away with pieces you’ll want to keep forever)

How to shop the sales smart (and come away with pieces you’ll want to keep forever)

img source; floating bohemian If you’ve been tempted by a mid-season sale, flash sale, or any kind of sale really, raise your hand… With a sale, or a discount code hitting inboxes every other day, it’s hard not to be tempted – I think it’s (almost) safe to say that we’ve all been there. In the past, I’ve talked myself into buying some new leather ankle boots I never wore, just because they were on sale, purchased a skirt that was a size too small or found myself frantically hunted through the racks trying to find three pieces I like…

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Five lessons I’ve learned from my capsule wardrobe

Five lessons I’ve learned from my capsule wardrobe

I’ve been living with less, or should I say, with a capsule wardrobe, for a good 18 months now. I’ve streamlined my closet, I’ve discovery my personal style, and seldom find myself feeling like I’ve got nothing to wear. But, it hasn’t been without its hurdles, so I thought today I’d share with you the five lessons that I’ve learned from having a capsule wardrobe. ONE: Black, white and grey aren’t the only colours It’s all too easy to get caught up in the trap of sticking to the big three; black, white and grey, but I think that a…

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