Easter Love

Objects of lust and envy

 

All coloured notebooks (and condoms!) by Archie Grand, Mario Testino photos, etc. etc.

High School Reunion

So friends, it is coming up to my 10 year high school reunion and I'm super-psyched, because I have achieved so much, including inventing post-its.

Well, not really. Not at all actually. I am excited though, because I'm still in contact with many friends from high school and there's many more that I'm keen to catch up with, and generally just have a good gossip!

In light of this upcoming event, I've found some inspiration for outfits/ hair/ make-up that will help me present the person I have become over the past 10 years, to the rest of my cohort. I've chosen some of Sienna Miller's classier outfits as inspiration (minus the small child, obviously).

She always manages to look fresh-faced, easily transitions from casual to dressy, and there is always something a little bit 'messy' and 'undone' about her;

Last but not least, her amazing hair colour-

February Love

Things I've fallen for this Februrary:

- COLD BREW: I've just discovered iced black coffee and loving it! The cool version is a cold drip brewed coffee that seems to have originated in New Orleans, but I've been putting a double-shot espresso over lots of ice.

- HOUNDSTOOTH: unless you work at David Jones

- JESSICA HART IN SHORTS: she rocks any pair of shorts, and manages to mix a casual alternative look with some prim-ness. Also loving the top know, which she varies by wearing it to one side.

- LEATHER JACKET BY RICK OWENS: they will always be in fashion, and this one looks super-soft and comfy. Looks like a million bucks and thats not far off the actual price :(

- ANYTHING MINT: and especially in this Cambridge Satchel Co satchel, I first saw the brand when I noticed a friend had one embossed with her initials, and the actual product is beautiful. https://www.cambridgesatchel.co.uk/

- SHORT SUITS: I'm not sure if I missed this trend or if its occurring right now, but short suits, especially in pink, seem to be popping up on my radar. Topshop have a quilted version, and Caroline Flack is rocking a hot one below (sorry, I have no idea who she is)

- SIENNA MILLER: I have loved her style ever since she STOPPED wearing her boho chic garb. She's still alternative, and manages to look cool as a new mum. I like the half-up top knot but don't think many people could actually pull that off. Her bub Marlowe is cute but I'm not tempted to follow her with that particular accessory ;)

- STRIPES: they come in and out of fashion but I have and always will love them

- TWO-TONE BAGS: the weirder the colour match, the better. High-end brands have done a lot of these lately, but I think the colour is so striking that a cheaper version will be just as interesting as the colours take the focus away from the fabric. They are bound to go out of fashion again soon, just like the two-tone pointy shoes have in the bottom photo!

Get packing!

Heading to Perth tomorrow, and very excited to have a day off today to prepare for the occasion.

Preparation:

- mani/ped
- wax
- spray tan
- transport to/from airport

Warm-weather Packing Essentials - plan outfits prior to packing so everything is useful and essential:

- passport (if international)
- notebook
- 2 pens (very important!)
- phone/ charger/ headphones
- camera/ charger/ extra batteries
- medications
- bikini
- towel/scarf/sarong
- thongs
- hat
- sunscreen/ deodorant/ toiletries/ makeup (if you are staying with a friend coordinate so you don't double-up)
- PJs - or save packing space by wearing underwear/ t-shirt to bed
- workout clothes + runners (only if you will ACTUALLY work out, otherwise don't kid yourself!) or plan beach walks/ yoga/ pilates which don't require shoes
- one pair of versatile heels
- quick-drying, no need to iron dresses if possible, neutral colours like black (for multiple wears)
- accessories to add interest to plain clothes
- one large tote bag (i.e. carry on), one small evening bag
- one party outfit
- remember to save room for anything you might want to bring back

To wear on the plane:

- leggings/ comfy jeans/ shorts (depending on weather)
- one pair of comfortable flat shoes ( I wish mine were leopard print mui muis, below)
- blazer
- large scarf/pashmina/small blanket for warmth
- sunglasses
- layered singlet and t-shirt
- compression stockings if long flight
- reading materials: magazines/ books/ ipad
- handwipes/ sanitiser

I can sing a rainbow

I love bright pops of colour, especially if you can mix them into your usual wardrobe of basics and neutrals. I will forever go on and on about this!

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