HOW TO WEAR WHITE FROM DAY TO NIGHT.

Wearing Leroy Nguyen dress, Zara heels, Topshop clutch and Claire Aristides jewellery.

Wearing Bassike pants, Lacoste shoes, Nick Campbell sunglasses and Meadowlark earrings. 

Photos by Titus Pengelly.

In complete contrast to my last outfit post consisting of black, black and more black, my latest post for Vogue Australia's Spy Style shares tips for nailing the all-white trend.

Whether you're off to breakfast on the weekend or out for cocktails with the girls - I've got you covered. 

View the full post here and let me know what you think!

Don't forget: enter the code 'CARMEN' to receive 50% off the shorts in my last post (see here).

SUMMER STYLE: THE PRINTED SKIRT.

Wearing Bassike top, White Suede skirt, Sportsgirl clutch, Zara shoes, Fiel Sol earrings, Sportsgirl bracelets and Sarah & Sebastian ring from The Dark Horse. 

Photos by Nicole Cooper.

First it was one... then it was two... now I have so many that I can't choose which one to wear. 

Hi, my name is Carmen and I'm addicted to... printed skirts. 

It all started with this skirt and now this White Suede number has well and truly sealed the deal - I want to live in bright printed skirts all summer. 

Pair it with a well-cut basic top and bright accessories and you're done.

Want more?

All you ever need to know about wearing prints.

If prints aren't your thing, try this instead!

IT'S A NEW YEAR!

Photos by Nicole Cooper.

Wearing Bassike top, Bardot skirt, ASOS boots, Alexander Wang bag and Karen Walker sunglasses. 

Happy 2013 my beautiful friends. I hope your holidays have been filled with fun, family, sun and good times.

White on white seemed like the perfect way to ring in the New Year - a clean slate and new beginnings. 

I've got big things planned for the year ahead and I can't wait to hear what you're all up to too. 

IT'S A NEW YEAR, AND I THINK IT MAY JUST BE THE BEST ONE YET!

X

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NEW SEASON NAILS.

1. Chanel nail polish in Sky Line.

2. Butter London nail polish in Jasper.

3. YSL nail polish in Corail Divil.

4. Chanel nail polish in Pearl Drop.

5. Chanel nail polish in Peridot.

6. Butter London nail polish in Branwen’s Feather.

7. Butter London nail polish in Bluey.

8. Chanel nail polish in Black Pearl.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAKEUP FOR YOUR OUTFIT: PART ONE.

Wearing ASOS top, Acne skirt from My Wardrobe and Tony Bianco shoes. 

Something I always notice when I'm out and about is the number of girls who (in my non-expert opinion) get their makeup look completely wrong for their outfit - I'm talking an intense sparkly top with bright red lips and over-the-top smokey eyes. EEK!

Wearing makeup (or a hairstyle for that matter) that doesn't compliment what you're wearing can be an instant outfit ruiner. Why spend your week's pay on that amazing Aje dress for your birthday if you're going to embellish your face just as much with every product in your makeup bag? 

This will be a short series of posts - each one featuring one of my favourite makeup looks and how I would wear it.

Look one: Contouring, defined eyes and neutral lips.

To create this look, I started with Clinique Even Better Foundation. I used M.A.C. bronzer around the outside of my face and under my cheek bones and added NARS blush to my cheeks. Then, I used an angular brush to apply a matte taupe eyeshadow all around my eyes (including underneath) to define them. Finally, I applied a black eyeliner pencil to fill in my top lashes, followed by one coat of mascara (top lashes only). 

Even though I'd rate this about 4/5 stars in the 'heaviness' factor, this is my favourite go-to makeup look. I wear it to the office, out for drinks or when I'm going somewhere special. 

Likewise, I'd wear this outfit to most of those occasions. See where I'm going with this? You just can't wear your come-hither nightclub eyes to your baby cousin's christening. 

Secondly, the outfit and the makeup have similar things going on - i.e. clean, yet defined. Some would argue that the monochrome colour scheme lends itself to a red lip, but I think the outfit speaks for itself so it should be the focus. 

What do you think?

Part two coming soon! x

M.A.C. bronzing powder, NARS blush in Outlaw and Clinique High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara.

Clinique Kohl Shaper for Eyes.

Photos by Jesse Lizotte.

Read part two here.

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