My bag collection is comprised mostly of the classics. The tote bag; the shoulder bag; the small crossbody to name a handful. Where it’s been woefully lacking has been of any kind of seriously sculptural elements. You know, the type of handbag that makes you do a double take. That is the statement maker, rather than just an accessory. And I suppose that’s what drew me to the Polene Numero Neuf Bag. Wearing H&M linen tee; Among navy shorts; Jo Mercer sandals; Polene Numero Neuf bag; Mejuri necklace; Missoma earrings & bracelet While I’ll talk about this a bit more…

Last week I shared some late autumn or early winter outfit ideas over on my YouTube channel. Having just experienced a heat wave in Sydney over the weekend, the idea of cooler weather is incredibly appealing. Plus, let’s be honest, it’s a lot more fun to dress up in layers! So for my Northern Hemisphere friends, here’s a little wrap up of the outfits I pulled together. OUTFIT ONE Wearing Mott & Bow white tee (size S); Theory leather trousers (old but similar here); & Other Stories wool blazer (size 34); Sam Edelman heels (size US9); Polene Le Cabas Tote…