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Interior decorating

Interior decorating

source Constantly browsing through apartments, flats and terrace houses online coincides quite neatly with predictably obsessing over how to decorate. As I face the prospect of almost furnishing a place from scratch, I’ve been looking to Pinterest and Tumblr for inspiration – which as you can imagine, is a veritable treasure trove of beautifully styled houses. While I toss up between art deco and minimalist styles, there’s no denying that the Scandinavians never seem to put a foot wrong when it comes to decorating. Simple, clean, unfussy, with white lacquered floors and sheepskin rugs contrasting against dark chocolate coffee tables…

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windows

windows

Bassike heritage t-shirt, Karla Spetic skirt, Vintage chelsea boots (similar), Proenza Schouler PS11 bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet, Karen Walker bow & heart rings Dealing with humidity the best way I know how, in nothing but the classics, albeit with a twist. A window-paned mini skirt, and a wide striped cotton tee seem to be my best bet at combating this tropical weather, which is hot and sticky at best. With the additional moisture in the air wreaking havoc on my hair, the unscheduled haircut I imposed on myself a day before leaving seems more and more like a…

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On my winter wishlist this year

On my winter wishlist this year

img sources: 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 While summer is yet to be well and truly over, my winter wishlist has begun to gain momentum, on the wind of the practically artic spell I endured during my final weeks in Wellington. Coupled with the almost constant stream of AW 14/15 Fashion Week snaps in my Instagram feed, it’s little surprise that my mind has shifted to early sunsets, oversized knit sweaters and piping hot mugs of hot chocolate. This year, I’m facing the prospect of an unseasonably warm winter, well…

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in flight

in flight

ASOS crop top, Liam Vapour skirt, Marni two-tone heels, Celine trio, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet Time sure has flown by, with five weeks turning into mere hours to go in what has felt like the blink of an eye. Packing my bags these past couple of weeks, it was hard to imagine that I might be able to cram years of accumulated clothing, shoes and memories into just two suitcases, yet somehow (and an additional 15kg later) I managed, if only be a shoelace. So, it’s safe to say that the next time you hear from me I’ll…

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Valentine

Valentine

Equipment sleeveless blouse, Forever 21 sweater, J Crew skirt, Alexander Wang angelika heels, Kate of Arcadia clutch Trust me to inadvertently wear some form of red on Valentine’s Day. Rather than give into some of the more consumerist tendencies of the holiday, Luke and I are keeping it simple with handwritten letters and a quiet night in. With today also marking my last day at work, it feels slightly bittersweet. While I’m sad to be leaving all the friendships that I have made behind, I know that the next few weeks and months will bring on new challenges, and with…

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