THE SECRET TO A PERFECT WARDROBE.

I'm refining my wardrobe, so my next few posts will be all about how to edit your clothing collection so everything goes together. 

Follow these tips and you'll have endless outfit options, forever. 

Every six months or so I reach that breaking point where my wardrobe gets so out of hand that I can't bare to look through it, so I end up wearing the same couple of pieces on repeat and basically pretend the rest of the mess isn't there. 

But there's only so long I can handle this before I decide to do something about it.. 

My goal this time around is to edit my wardrobe down to a mix of investment pieces and cheap thrills that are all quality, classic and timeless. 

My favourite new addition is this grey oversized coat. Coats are definitely worth investing in because the quality and shape is everything. I think I've said this a hundred times already, but grey is my colour of choice this winter. 

I also decided I need 5 pairs of jeans for a complete wardrobe: two super skinny black pairs, a true blue denim pair, white skinnies with a cropped ankle and a white boyfriend pair - preferably ripped. These are 100% cotton, and I scored them on ASOS here. 

A little while ago I also decided it was time to invest in a simple black clutch, and this Saint Laurent one had me at hello. 

Throw it all together with a simple black cami (an essential layering piece) and voilà. 

Wearing Life with Bird coat, J Brand camisole, ASOS jeans, Saint Laurent clutch, Chloe ring, Ksubi sunglasses and Eska Alikai slides.

My Ksubi sunglasses giveaway ends tomorrow, so click here and head to my Instagram to enter! We have 20 pairs to go to good homes, so the odds are looking pretty good for you x

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14 AMAZING TOPSHOP PIECES YOU CAN GET NOW.

I was recently approached by Topshop to shoot my edit of their current collection. Some of them have since sold out online, but never fear, I've got plenty of alternatives for you. 

Which pieces are your favourite? 

Topshop blazer, black pants, crop (sold out online, but this one, this one and this one would also work) and slides. 

Topshop fluffy sweater, pleated skirt and simple black heels (similar here and here). 

Topshop cream top (slightly shorter sleeved version here).

Topshop oversized chambray shirt, backpack (white version here, or see this black one which is equally amazing) and slides. 

Topshop pastel pink coat (similar here) worn over grey printed coat and grey skirt.

Topshop denim dress (sleeveless version here). 

Photographed by Kristina Yenko. 

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THREE PEARL JEWELLERY PIECES YOU NEED NOW.

Pearls have been given a modern makeover, and I'm all about it. 

But we can't all afford Sophie Bille Brahe, so here's the next best thing...

Introducing my new pearl ring, earrings and choker that I just can't stop wearing. 

THE CHOKER:

Wearing Josh Goot corset top and choker from The Dark Horse. 

Most statement necklaces are overkill with a minimal outfit, but this one is like a match made in minimal heaven. 

THE RING:

Wearing Dries Van Noten top and Chloé ring.

I updated my plain gold band with this super chic Chloé ring. The square shape creates the most beautiful contrast against the pearl. I can't stop looking at it. These photos don't even do it justice.

Note: I think the sizes run a little big, so if you intend to wear it on the same finger as me, go small. 

THE EARRINGS:

Wearing Ellery dress (on sale here). 

These beauties are a cheap and cheerful. You can find them here. 

WHAT AMAZING PEARL PIECES DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS X

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SUMMER SUITS & HOW TO WEAR THEM.

While we're piling on the layers here in Australia, those in the northern hemisphere are saying HELLO to shorter hemlines and the sweet sensation of sun on their skin. 

You all know I love a great blazer-and-pants combo, but here's a lighter, brighter take on how to wear it. 

To my Australian readers – no, I have not lost my mind. I am well aware it's officially winter here, but I just had to share this summer suiting editorial I shot for Grazia.it a few weeks ago because (thanks to the amazing Australian climate) I'm pretty these looks are still wearable here too. 

For this shoot, I decided to wave the Aussie flag and pay homage to some of my homegrown favourites like Dion Lee, Michael lo Sordo and Christopher Esber because they all know a thing or two about relaxed suiting. 

Click here to see the full feature on Grazia.it. 

Wearing Mango blazer, Anna Quan top, Dion Lee skirt and Christian Dior shoes. 

Wearing Michael lo Sordo suit and crop top with Zara shoes. 

Wearing Christopher Esber shirt with 3.1 Phillip Lim pants and bag. 

Wearing Dion Lee blazer and crop top with 3.1 Phillip Lim pants. 

Wearing Anna Quan vest and pants and Givenchy shoes. 

Photographed by Louise Smit. 

WHO'S READY FOR A EUROPEAN SUMMER ESCAPE?!

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WHY NOT WEAR... A DRESS OVER YOUR PANTS?

If your answer to that is "why would you", you need to read on. 

During my lifetime I've only met a handful of dresses that I love. 

Do I like floral? No. Do I like bodycon? Die. Do I like sparkly spandex party dresses? Not since 2006. 

But I've recently take a liking to a shift dress worn over pants – whether they be straight and cropped (like my favourite black pants), of the wide legged variety, or second-skin leather, like these new ones I'm currently living in by Rebecca Vallance. 

It's Céline-approved, and also the easiest way to extend the wearability of your summer wardrobe through winter, and vice versa. 

Wearing Peridot London tuxedo dress (similar here, here, incredible long sleeve version here), Rebecca Vallance leather pants, Swarovski necklace, monogrammed Oroton clutch and The Mode Collective heels.

WHAT LAYERING TRICKS ARE YOU LOVING LATELY?

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LONG WEEKEND WARDROBE STAPLES.

It's all about the sneakers, the tote and the big overcoat #thatrhymes

I've recently acquired a few new wardrobe favourites leading into the cooler months here in Australia, but if you're based elsewhere don't let that deter you – they're pieces you can keep on hand to style back in with other things from your wardrobe all year round.

THE WHITE PANTS:

I'm wearing: 3.1 Phillip Lim pants here.

Similar: ASOS version here, slouchier version here.

THE CAMEL COAT:

I'm wearing: Witchery coat here.

Similar: Max Mara version here, ASOS version here, Stella McCartney version here, 

THE SNEAKERS:

I'm wearing: Navy New Balance 574's (similar here).

Similar: Black and white version here, maroon version here.

THE NAVY SWEATER:

I'm wearing: ASOS sweater here.

Similar: Basic/casual version here, Equipment version here.

THE TOTE:

I'm wearing: Madewell tote here.

Similar: All black A.P.C. version here, ASOS version here. 

WHAT ARE YOUR WEEKEND STAPLES? 

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HOW TO NOT WEAR BLACK THIS WINTER.

In my latest post for Vogue Australia, I'm offering-up a few alternatives for the colour-phobic. 

Photos by Kristina Yenko.

Grey coats and pinstripes are some of my favourite new additions this winter, but you have to click here to read the full post on Vogue Australia for the complete list.

Hope you've had a wonderful week. Almost the weekend! x

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FEMININE VS MASCULINE: WHAT'S YOUR STYLE?

In my latest blog post for Witchery, I'm demonstrating my love for boy-meets-girl styling. 

 

Do you go for crisp shirting, oversized coats, pants and flats? 

Or are midi skirts and pretty pink pleats more your thing? I'm for all of the above, and beyond. Read the full post here. 

Photos by Kristina Yenko.

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