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The 30×30 wardrobe challenge

The 30×30 wardrobe challenge

Having gotten a little too caught up in the pursuit of ‘forever’ bags and shoes, and well… shopping in general, now seemed as good a time as any to embark on a wardrobe challenge. I may not be completely prepared for a summer in Sydney (I mean, what does one wear on 30+ degree days to work?), but using guesswork to fill in the gaps – sometimes unsuccessfully – is not exactly conducive to saving for that holiday I’m planning for early 2015. So rather than try and add new things to my closet (and there will always be new…

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Lost and found

Lost and found

Miu Miu bejewelled flats So, I’ve been thinking. Mostly about the thousands of photos tucked away amongst hidden folders, and folders within folders, and haven’t warranted so much as a glance for the last year, two years, or more. It didn’t take me long to pull out the hard drive and start trawling through photo upon photo of my travels to Europe, old blog photos, or those small little moments which I had completely forgotten about; like a catch up drink with an old friend, or the inevitable archive of kitten photos (because lets face it, why wouldn’t you?). And…

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The Summer uniform

The Summer uniform

Acne Studios ‘bliss’ t-shirt, Nobody denim shorts, Le Specs sunglasses, Celine cabas tote, Schutz fidji heels It’s not really summer yet, although you wouldn’t know it given that I’ve been down at the beach the last three weekends (and even gone beyond just dipping my feet in the water!). Every weekend has seen me wearing the same thing; a crisp white tee and a pair of high waisted shorts – an easy summer uniform of sorts. I’m already at odds as to what I’ll be wearing once the weather heats up more than it already has, because lets face it,…

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To Culotte or not?

To Culotte or not?

River Island crop top, Topshop satin culottes, Tony Bianco heels, Balenciaga clutch, Erickson Beamon earrings I know, I know; I’m a little bit behind. I’ve been on the fence about culottes for the longest time; will I suit them? Will they be flattering on me? What colour? What length to go for? Voluminous or streamlined? Pleated or not? But, with a little ‘push’, I’ve spent the better part of my free time scouring the internet for a pair – black, to be safe. I’ve been eying up this pair from Country Road, and a few pairs from ASOS which are…

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Summertime prospects

Summertime prospects

T by Alexander Wang stripe top, girl. by Band of Outsiders skirt (similar style), Acne mape leather jacket (cheaper alternative), Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, Charlotte Olympia ‘virgo’ flats (on sale!) Rather than a weekend filled with the usual suspects – ample walks along the coast, brunch at Lox Stock & Barrell, and more Gelato Messina than I can handle – it’s been fairly quiet, as I’ve kept myself locked indoors to cram in as much as possible before my final exam on Tuesday. With the prospect of having my evenings and weekends free once again (post-grad studies on top of…

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NEW IN MY WARDROBE