Just a few early March hedonistic obsessions

Topshop 'Bolt' ring

Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada, managing to make both a Mullet Skirt and side-boob look good!

Timeless, completely beige outfit with statement red lip

Tweed Jacket again!

The way my sister and I would dress if we were cooler than we actually are 

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!

When its cold outside...

Its supposed to be 29 degrees Celsius in Melbourne today, but I'm still feeling the cold chill of Winter in the air, its just around the corner. Yesterday I drove to and from work in a thick frost. I need some warm-spiration!

I feel warmer already!!!!! Photos from They All Hate Us

Marant Madness

The first time I heard of Isabel Marant was during my brief time living in the UK. I was in the habit of buying lots a glossies and poring over them in bed. One of these magazines had an interview with the French designer and photos of her in her studio, wearing awesome red pants and high heels. The main thing I realised was that she designed really cool 'slouchy' clothes, that included suede, pirate type boots that I was obsessed with at the time (despite their price being well outside my reach!). My interest in her was reignited recently when another interview with her was featured in Marie Claire Australia. It stated that the fashion uniform of the perennially cool (e.g. Emanuelle Alt, Kate Moss, Elle Macpherson, zillions of other nameless supermodels) is based on Marant's style ethos: tight low-waisted pants with sneakers or stillettos, slouchy t-shirts in grey marle, and amazing jackets that flatter the waist and broaden the shoulders. I now pronounce myself obsessed.

Marant in the photo where I first laid eyes on her

Emanuelle Alt was the stylist for the brand before working as Fashion Editor at Vogue. 

Photos from IsabelMarant.tf.fr, google, SNOB

OMG

Isabel Marant sneakers, leopard print ankle boots!

Leather and coffee

I think she stole these from my Barbie...

Phillip Lim is doing Comic Strip jumpers and hand bags!

Pictures courtesy of TheManRepeller, TheyAllHateUs