TRAVEL CHIC (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART IV).So we spoke about what to wear on an island getaway here, but what if you're not travelling to an exotic location? When bare skin and bikinis are a no go, I pack classic, simple pieces that I can wear over and over without anyone noticing because, well... when travelling, I've usually got way bette…
FROM THE BEACH TO THE BAR (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART III).Less is more is my holiday mantra. Except if we're referring to happy hour, infinity pools or authentic Thai food. Actually, scrap that. That mantra only works when it comes to what I pack in my suitcase and the amount of time and effort I put into my beauty regime. As well as these four things you …
MONDAY VIBE: BIG COATS AND BIRKENSTOCKS.Monday mornings... I never exactly deserve an A for effort. So that's why I've found a few shortcuts for making myself look socially acceptable, without having to face-up to high heels (or the hairdryer for that matter). You see, I'm all about dressing up to feel dressed down because comfort is the …
FINALLY! THE KAYLENE MILNER KNITTED DRESS IS HERE.Photographer: Tim AshtonStyling assistant: Sam RilesWhen I first posted the orange version of this dress back in March, I had no idea what was to follow. It was a piece I borrowed from the graduate collection of a new Australian designer called Kaylene Milner (a one off), and the response was absolu…
THESE JEANS WILL SOLVE YOUR WARDROBE DILEMMAS. You know that frustrating moment when your outfit won't work because your top needs to be slightly longer to cover ill-fitting jeans, or you're trying to tuck the extra length of your jeans in to skinny ankle boots to no avail? I did away with those annoying problems a little while ago, and the solu…
4 THINGS TO PACK FOR A SUMMER VACATION (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART II).I'm not that great at packing lightly, but these four pieces have had me covered for days spent at the beach in Thailand. THE WHITE BOYFRIEND SHIRT: We all know how I feel about white shirts, but they come in especially handy on holiday. For a super relaxed holiday vibe, the bigger the better. This…
BIKINI-READY SKIN IN THREE STEPS (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART I).Here's how to glow before you go. When you've planned a getaway to an exotic location, preparation isn't just about packing your suitcase. Something everybody (including me sometimes) forgets is that you need to pay special attention to your skin to have it primed and prepped for a bikini – especial…
DO YOU NEED TO LIGHTEN UP?There's a whole new world out there if you look on the bright side. Today we're talking about breaking up with black (just for a day or two, of course). Winter. Leaves you feeling cold, sun-deprived, and completely unadventurous in the wardrobe department. A great black coat is an essential winter p…