Karen Walker slanting frill top, Secret South trousers, Topshop heels, Chanel nail polish Not even a short working week was enough to distract from the almost torrential, sideways rain we were subjected to all day yesterday. Bare legs may not have been my best decision, so with heavy winds forecast for today, I played it safe with a pair of wool trousers and a light frill top.

RUBY breathless sweater, RUBY lux petal mini, Diane von Furstenburg heels Liam breeze top, Karen Walker shorts, ASOS sandals RUBY lola tank, RUBY lola pleat skirt, RUBY dreamer coat in black, Givenchy sequin heels, Celine trio, Karen Walker necklace RUBY lux blouse, Liam vapour skirt, Topshop suede heels, Kate of Arcadia clutch Even in the summer, Wellington’s relentless wind is not want to let up, providing the perfect backdrop to shoot some of RUBY’s Autumn/Winter collection, ‘The Dreamers’, and Liam AW 14, ‘Perception’. This winter, the RUBY girl is a gypsy, a nomad, a restless wanderer who travels wherever her…

Alice McCall tank (dress version here), Glassons shorts, Karen Walker sunglasses With a wardrobe bursting with lace, breton stripes, and brightly colour soaked shorts, it would probably come as somewhat of a surprise that these cheap and cheerful broderie lace trimmed denim shorts have ranked among my few lasting favourites over the past few years. They’ve travelled halfway around the world with me and back, sailed across the Ionian and been left lying on the rocky cliffs of Santorini as I’ve jumped into the water for a dip. But with four summers proving to be just one too many and…

Lover daisy chain dress, Zara jacket (similar), Celine trio, Porselli ballet flats, Marc by Marc Jacobs katie bracelet In those few peaceful moments between arriving home from work, and summoning up the motivation to put together a meal, I’ve taken to following the movement of the sun, inching ever so slowly to avoid being caught in the shade. Between work, writing endless lists for my move to Sydney, and all the menial errands that seem to accompany day to day life, I’m finding sweet solace in catching my breath, and taking the time to relax. In a way, it’s a…