Came across these photos from an outfit I wore shortly after my trip to Dallas in September, and realised I’d completely forgotten to share them. Save for today’s weather (31 deg C), I’d be reaching for these easy separates in this same combination in a flash. Which to me is always a good sign that you’ve found a winning combination. Fluid drape trousers might be having their moment in the sun – and I’m a total convert – but I’m still partial to something cropped, especially when worn with sandals. Perhaps the favourite aspect of this outfit for me, is…

Proving to be the most influential factor in informing my wardrobe additions; it’s texture. Items with some sort of tactile quality have been top of mind, in part because I think many of those wardrobe basics lists (that my closet is full of), tend to fall a bit flat. Lacking in excitement, but laden with versatility. Perspectives around what constitutes a “wardrobe basic” has shifted in the past two years. Moving away from static, inflexible lists, to have a stronger focus on what you personally wear on repeat. This is to say, just because a wardrobe basics lists states you…

One of my non-negotiables for comfortable summer style is natural fibres. Primarily cotton and linen, but I’ve started to wear a bit more silk too. Nestled in there is the idea that I’m not saving things for “best”. A mantra I’ve shared before, and will share again, but I’m leaning into that desire to just wear the clothes. Maintenance and care obviously being a factor here, as I’m lucky if I can last a half day before one of my kids grabs what I’m wearing with grubby fingers. Anyway, here’s a week of summer outfit ideas. OUTFIT #1 | Grana…

Been thinking a little bit about how I like to wear colour and create contrast and cohesion in my outfits. And one thing that struck me is around the way I’ll typically wear an outerwear piece. Something I seem to crave and desire – right now, that is – is a consistency in the tones, saturation and depth of colour between my top and outerwear. So, in the first example, wearing a cardigan that is richer in depth, cool-toned, and grey-leaning. Reflecting these same qualities in my choice of outerwear. Which seems to have translated to the bag as well,…