TRAVEL CHIC (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART IV).

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14791846624" title="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="921" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/14791846624_d97f6ae7cb_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we spoke about what to wear on an island getaway <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/from-beach-to-bar-holiday-series-part.html">here</a></b>, but what if you're not travelling to an exotic location? </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 better things to do than deliberate over an outfit </span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">– like eating. </span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14771211856" title="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="929" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2900/14771211856_c61990330f_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I'm off to London on Wednesday and summer's in full swing there, but considering it's winter here and I've been living in nothing but big coats and cosy knits, I figured I needed a few new summer staples to pack. </span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14607505970" title="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/14607505970_266f7c3178_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cue... my new <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/irxxzm866">black leather backpack</a></b>. I've been lusting over a similar one by The Row (but a girl's gotta eat), so I was so excited to score <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/irxxzm866">this one</a></b> for my trip! It's the most beautiful soft leather and simple shape. These photos don't even do it justice. </span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14607559799" title="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="403" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14607559799_2a78f1abc0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;">I like to pack versatile pieces when I travel, and I found heaps of amazing holiday staples on <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m66c9m866">Topshop</a></b>, including <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m658vm866">this boxy white shirt dress</a></b> which works for day and night (+ a red lip, heels and a clutch). </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14793864982" title="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Travel style tips by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/14793864982_71c4dafb84_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m658vm866">dress</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/irxxzm866">backpack</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m657mm866">sunglasses</a></b> and <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m66b5m866">slides</a></b> by <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m66c9m866">Topshop</a></b>.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Times;"><span style="white-space: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://createwithsam.tumblr.com/">Photos by Sam Riles.</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Throw a pair of <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m657mm866">black cat eye frames</a></b> in the mix and you're good to go.<br /></span></span> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>What pieces from your wardrobe do you always pack in your suitcase? x</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="186275"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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TRAVEL CHIC (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART IV).

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FROM THE BEACH TO THE BAR (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART III).

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14588645020" title="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-01 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-01" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3858/14588645020_b6c4a805c5_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Less is more</b> is my holiday mantra. Except if we're referring to happy hour, infinity pools or authentic Thai food. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As well as <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-four-things-to-pack-for-summer.html">these four things</a></b> you should always pack for a sun-filled getaway, you need a go-to outfit for sundown. Preferably one that's low fuss and puts that newly found holiday glow on display. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's one I prepared earlier...</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14588709058" title="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-02 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-02" height="956" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5589/14588709058_3eb46d8925_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14588644570" title="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-03 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-03" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/14588644570_a6c4ae6f7a_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14588864117" title="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-04 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-04" height="423" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5552/14588864117_7877db1b5d_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14772999034" title="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-05 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Summer-holiday-style-Chronicles-of-Her-05" height="1027" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/14772999034_49f6f7f2e0_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/kmcz5m866">J Brand camisole</a></b>, ASOS skirt (<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m3ex9m866">similar</a></b>), <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1nQohXq">Le Specs sunglasses</a></b>, <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1s0ART7">Dylan Kain bag</a></b> and <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m2bf9m866">Birkenstocks</a></b>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Where's your next holiday destination? x</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Recently:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/travel-chic-holiday-skin-in-three-steps.html">Bikini-ready skin in 3 steps</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/monday-vibe-big-coats-and-birkenstocks.html">Monday's vibe: big coats and Birkenstocks</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/finally-kaylene-milner-knitted-dress-is.html">Finally! The Kaylene Milner knitted dress is here</a></b></span></div>

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 tha...

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MONDAY VIBE: BIG COATS AND BIRKENSTOCKS.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14763067814" title="Winter style pinstripe coat Chronicles of Her 06 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Winter style pinstripe coat Chronicles of Her 06" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3885/14763067814_b63830f9c8_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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). </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You see, I'm all about dressing up to feel dressed down because comfort is the aim of my game, but you'll never see me ordering my 3/4 soy latte in sweatpants. </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14578722280" title="Winter style pinstrip coat chronicles of her 02 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Winter style pinstrip coat chronicles of her 02" height="838" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/14578722280_70e15ae6de_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Monday vibe goes a little something like this... throw on a long structured coat, black pants (plain or <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1zlTYdU">leather</a></b>) and a camisole and then top it off with a few pieces of <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1nQDx4T">simple fine jewellery</a></b>, semi-tucked hair and fresh minimal make-up. </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14765100012" title="Winter style pinstripe coat Chronicles of Her 05 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Winter style pinstripe coat Chronicles of Her 05" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/14765100012_545c6dfe09_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14578963207" title="Winter style pinstripe coat Chronicles of Her 03 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Winter style pinstripe coat Chronicles of Her 03" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3881/14578963207_6ce793d541_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And Birkenstocks. You probably can't rock them to a law firm, but if you do attempt this I'd love to hear about it. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I guess working in Birks is just one of the perks of self employment.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14785289893" title="Winter style pinstripe coat Chronicles of Her 04 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Winter style pinstripe coat Chronicles of Her 04" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/14785289893_a8fac40eda_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14765420895" title="549A9758-copy by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="549A9758-copy" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/14765420895_27266ea238_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14742415586" title="Winter-style-pinstripe-coat-chronicles-of-her-01 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Winter-style-pinstripe-coat-chronicles-of-her-01" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/14742415586_c318fb40b8_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing Zara coat (similar <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2ij0P" style="font-weight: bold;">here</a>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m2a39m866">here</a> </b>and<b> <a href="http://rstyle.me/~2ijfx">here</a></b>), <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/kmcz5m866">J Brand camisole</a></b>, <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1uyT9iP">Rebecca Vallance leather pants</a></b>, Birkenstocks (<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m2bf9m866">here</a></b> and <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/~2ijjN">here</a></b>), Saint Laurent clutch (<b><a href="http://rstyle.me/~2ijll">similar here</a></b>) and <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1nQDx4T">Pandora rings</a></b> and <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1zlTYdU">earrings</a></b>. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.timashtonphotography.com/">Photographer: Tim Ashton </a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In other news, I'm excited to let you know that I've been working with <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1nQkzfw">Pandora</a></b> around the launch of their new Symbols range. </span></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This post is a little sneak peek featuring a few of my favourite pieces from the mainline collection (we all know I'm a little obsessed with pearls!), but I love how all of the pieces are so easy to mix and match and I can't wait to show you how to style the Symbols collection into your everyday wardrobe.</span></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What's your Monday vibe? Tell me in the comments! x</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Recently:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/finally-kaylene-milner-knitted-dress-is.html">Finally! The Kaylene Milner knitted dress is here</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/these-4-pairs-of-jeans-will-solve-your.html">These jeans will solve your wardrobe dilemmas</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-four-things-to-pack-for-summer.html">My first attempt at a high-waisted bikini</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>

MONDAY VIBE: BIG COATS AND BIRKENSTOCKS.

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FINALLY! THE KAYLENE MILNER KNITTED DRESS IS HERE.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14775642163" title="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-06 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-06" height="838" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2928/14775642163_b468b2dbc7_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14569085900" title="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-02 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-02" height="838" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2937/14569085900_ddd197d882_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14753419274" title="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-01 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-01" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/14753419274_707b61ae39_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14775642313" title="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-03 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-03" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5574/14775642313_ec1eae8201_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14752600681" title="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-04 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-04" height="838" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14752600681_e69e089f84_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14569085320" title="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-07 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-07" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5554/14569085320_4b006634db_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14753419294" title="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-05 by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="grey-knit-dress-chronicles-of-her-05" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5571/14753419294_47b30b0b9f_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.timashtonphotography.com/">Photographer: Tim Ashton</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://createwithsam.tumblr.com/">Styling assistant: Sam Riles</a></b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/oh-dress-of-my-dreams.html">first posted the orange version of this dress</a></b> back in March, I had no idea what was to follow. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a piece I borrowed from the graduate collection of a new Australian designer called <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1AlFAnd">Kaylene Milner</a> </b>(a one off), and the response was absolutely cray-zay. Then, <b><a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/top-style-bloggers-best-fashion-blogs-2014">Who What Wear</a></b> posted <b><a href="http://www.whowhatwear.com/top-style-bloggers-best-fashion-blogs-2014">this photo</a></b> in a blogger round-up and the love started coming in from all around the world. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So to meet the demand, and give the people what they want, (I'm pretty damn excited to announce that) Kaylene Milner's "<b><a href="http://bit.ly/1AlFAnd">Carmen cable knit dress</a></b>" is now available in grey and orange <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1AlFAnd">here</a></b>. Kaylene makes them all herself here in Australia, and I'm so very honoured to have this incredible piece named after yours truly. </span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>What do you think? Do you like the grey, the orange or both? </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Recently:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/these-4-pairs-of-jeans-will-solve-your.html">Introducing the 4 best pairs of jeans you'll ever meet</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-four-things-to-pack-for-summer.html">You need to pack these for your next summer holiday</a></b></span></div>

FINALLY! THE KAYLENE MILNER KNITTED DRESS IS HERE.

Photographer: Tim Ashton Styling assistant: Sam Riles When I  first posted the orange version of this dress  back in March, I had no idea wh...

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THESE JEANS WILL SOLVE YOUR WARDROBE DILEMMAS.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14529894788" title="How-to-wear-skinny-jeans-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How-to-wear-skinny-jeans-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/14529894788_c3586e5357_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did away with those annoying problems a little while ago, and the solution was very simple. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rather than owning multiple pairs of jeans, and liking and disliking certain things about each pair, I reworked my wardrobe to only include <b>four or five pairs of the ultimate, staple denim jeans</b> – and by that I mean, ones that fit so well you basically want to wear them with nothing else... but unfortunately it's pretty damn cold in Sydney and nipples aren't socially acceptable... <b><a href="http://instagram.com/chroniclesofher_">Instagram</a> </b>doesn't even like them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These four pairs will have you covered from day to night. All day, every day. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>THE TRUE BLUE:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Classic, timeless and versatile. These are jeans to live in. Wear them with a white boyfriend shirt to channel Parisian chic, or try double denim if you're game. You can mix and match denims, or go head-to-toe in one wash. Here's one I prepared earlier:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14716252532" title="How-to-wear-double-denim-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How-to-wear-double-denim-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/14716252532_084fb46fcb_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14529896838" title="How-to-wear-double-denim-trend-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img align:="" alt="How-to-wear-double-denim-trend-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" center="" height="489" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3887/14529896838_6f974f36e7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing vintage denim shirt and <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1nwU2V8">Nobody jeans</a></b>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1nwTbUG">THE DARK DENIM:</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are your day-to-night friends. Dark denim looks slightly more "polished", but this wash basically goes with anything. For daytime, I love them paired with a simple T-shirt and Birkenstocks. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14530102947" title="how-to-wear-high-waisted-denim-jeans-chronicles-of-her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="how-to-wear-high-waisted-denim-jeans-chronicles-of-her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="838" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/14530102947_dd38cdbd4d_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14736407853" title="how-to-wear-high-waisted-jeans-chronicles-of-her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="how-to-wear-high-waisted-jeans-chronicles-of-her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="838" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2939/14736407853_42b7958e2e_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing Cotton On T-shirt, <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1nwTbUG">Nobody jeans</a></b> and <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/jtxzdm866">Birkenstocks</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1lpIYnf">THE BASIC BLACK:</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A woman's best friend. All hail the <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1lpIYnf">black high-rise skinnies</a></b>, a.k.a. the most flattering jeans ever. I love wearing them with chunky knits or a crisp white shirt and a boyfriend blazer. The contrast of suiting and denim means you can dress up without looking (or feeling) like you're trying. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14530105177" title="How-to-wear-black-skinny-jeans-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How-to-wear-black-skinny-jeans-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="838" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/14530105177_cf574a5b37_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14529897418" title="How-to-wear-black-jeans-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How-to-wear-black-jeans-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="841" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/14529897418_6073a4ba31_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing Mango blazer, Oskar shirt, <b><a href="http://shop.nobody.com.au/women/skinny/siren-skinny-beauty">Nobody jeans</a></b> and </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.53333282470703px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/~22GBx" style="color: black; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Pour La Victoire mules</a>.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1pzAsog">THE MATTE BLACK:</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The hero jeans for after five or dressier occasions. I tend to live in these in winter because they're the next best thing to leather pants (which are often unflattering and really uncomfortable). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These four pairs are super stretchy, so they mould to your body like a second skin, meaning you can sit however you want and feel right at home. Like me, lounging all around this awesome car which I borrowed from my photographer's assistant for these photos. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14716254072" title="How to wear high waisted black jeans by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How to wear high waisted black jeans by Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="489" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/14716254072_145162e86f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14530103697" title="How-to-wear-denim-jeans-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="How-to-wear-denim-jeans-by-Chronicles-of-Her-www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="838" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14530103697_0ab4db8520_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing Bassike knit <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/mtkyvm866">(similar here)</a></b>, <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1pzAsog">Nobody jeans</a></b> and Nike trainers <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/mtkszm866">(similar here)</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.timashtonphotography.com/">Photographer: Tim Ashton. </a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Stylist: me.</b> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://createwithsam.tumblr.com/">Super assistant: Sam Riles. </a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1pzAFb4">Nobody</a></b>'s skinny jeans are the best fit I've found to date, and by far the most comfortable. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>How do you wear your skinnies? </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Recently:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-secret-to-perfect-wardrobe-part-ii.html">The secret to a perfect wardrobe (part II)</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/travel-chic-holiday-skin-in-three-steps.html">Bikini-ready skin in 3 steps</a></b></span>

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...

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4 THINGS TO PACK FOR A SUMMER VACATION (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART II).

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14934079441" title="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/14934079441_aace2d4242_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I'm not that great at packing lightly, but these four pieces have had me covered for days spent at the beach in Thailand. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b></b></span><br /><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b></b></span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>THE WHITE BOYFRIEND SHIRT:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14914168386" title="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="429" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/14914168386_5e48b2fa58_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all know how I feel about white shirts, but they come in especially handy on holiday. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a super relaxed holiday vibe, the bigger the better. <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1lic6MW">This one</a></b> I'm wearing is a large. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>THE BLACK BIKINI:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750497599" title="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="987" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3837/14750497599_9abf27a9d0_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd never really considered high-waisted bikinis before because I'm not exactly sure my boyfriend would be into them, but <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1n0OuRF">these Lisa Marie Fernandez ones</a></b> have fully converted me. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Worried about the tan lines? Zip them down and fold them over. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750498829" title="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="969" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3892/14750498829_ff6a80a060_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>THE SUNGLASSES:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750602687" title="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/14750602687_90543349d4_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've always been into sunglasses for sartorial purposes, but turns out I actually have a freckle on my eye, so it just goes to show it's extremely important to protect your peepers from the sun's harsh rays!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>THE HAT:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14934081991" title="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="What to wear at the beach Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="417" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/14934081991_54e3b87635_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1n0OuRF">Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini</a></b>, <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1lic6MW">Equipment shirt</a></b>, <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1nrhrrd">Genie by Eugenia Kim hat</a></b> and LeSpecs sunglasses.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you've probably gathered from my <b><a href="http://instagram.com/chroniclesofher_">Instagram</a></b>, I'm all about the straw hats right now. A big black band is a must. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What do you always pack in your suitcase? xx</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Recently:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/travel-chic-holiday-skin-in-three-steps.html">Bikini-ready skin in three steps (the holiday series part I)</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/do-you-need-to-lighten-up.html">Do you need to lighten up?</a></b></span></div>

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 BO...

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BIKINI-READY SKIN IN THREE STEPS (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART I).

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14937234125" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="428" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/14937234125_3c52c99df1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Here's how to glow before you go. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b></b></span></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you've planned a getaway to an exotic location, preparation isn't just about packing your suitcase. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">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 – especially if you're escaping winter at home.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to skincare, I like to stick to one brand or "system" at a time so I'm not confusing my skin. At the moment I'm all about <b><a href="http://www.grownalchemist.com/">Grown Alchemist</a></b>'s beautiful botanical body range. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. BUFF & POLISH. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exfoliating is essential if you want an even skin tone all over. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apply it all over your body and use a circular motion to buff away dead skin cells. <b><a href="http://www.grownalchemist.com/body-care/category/exfoliate/body-exfoliant.html">This one</a></b> by <b><a href="http://www.grownalchemist.com/">Grown Alchemist</a></b> has aragonite and conchiolin proteins from pearl which makes my skin look instantly fresh and rejuvenated. Oh, and they have 25% off their whole range online right now <b><a href="http://www.grownalchemist.com/">here</a></b>. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14936870402" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="917" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3924/14936870402_86e7645414_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. TREAT & NOURISH. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You probably use a serum on your face, but have you ever tried using a body serum? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is like a huge drink of water for your skin. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750675207" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="428" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/14750675207_ed50b7ea76_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using <b><a href="http://www.grownalchemist.com/body-care/category/serum/body-serum.html">Grown Alchemist body treatment oil with ylang ylang, tamanu and omega 7</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apply it all over, massaging it into the skin as you go. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750619888" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14750619888_c537db0258_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pay special attention to dryer areas like the elbows, ankles and knees. These are the biggest tell-tale areas of dry, undernourished skin. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14934152281" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="928" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/14934152281_c5933e35c2_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. MOISTURISE. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A rich body moisturiser leaves the skin looking and feeling super soft and supple. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14934152121" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="429" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/14934152121_4349f59d0c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using <b><a href="http://www.grownalchemist.com/body-care/category/hydrate/body-cream-deeply-hydrating.html">Grown Alchemist body cream with mandarin and rosemary leaf</a></b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apply a generous amount where needed. More is more. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750574120" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3838/14750574120_4591bc43f5_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I find my legs are the driest so I focus on them. Vacations and bikinis call for hydrated, shiny pins. </span></div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14934153061" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5574/14934153061_abccd0eb71_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DONE! </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Margaritas are calling. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750621668" title="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Holiday skin prep Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="429" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5565/14750621668_74dd83aa6f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Recently:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/do-you-need-to-lighten-up.html">Do you need to lighten up?</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-secret-to-perfect-wardrobe-part-ii.html">The secret to a perfect wardrobe (part II)</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

BIKINI-READY SKIN IN THREE STEPS (THE HOLIDAY SERIES PART I).

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DO YOU NEED TO LIGHTEN UP?

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14934225361" title="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="429" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14934225361_d3062599fb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>There's a whole new world out there if you</b></span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> look on the bright side. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Today we're talking about breaking up with black (just for a day or two, of course). </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14937307605" title="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="986" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/14937307605_ceb819a9c4_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Winter. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leaves you feeling cold, sun-deprived, and completely unadventurous in the wardrobe department. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A great black coat is an essential winter piece, but when you throw it on every time you leave the house, things start to look a bit same/same, regardless of what you wear underneath it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So lately I've been exploring other options that are just as versatile and still follow my <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-secret-to-perfect-wardrobe-part-ii.html">rules for a perfect wardrobe</a></b>...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750643599" title="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="429" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/14750643599_586908c46c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cue... the neutral trench coat, white boyfriend jeans and cream camisole. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I absolutely love the softness of this trench from <b><a href="http://www.seedheritage.com/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=COH">Seed Heritage</a></b>. It just... hangs. Which is exactly what I want my coats to do. It's also the perfect transeasonal piece.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14914313436" title="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="429" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5552/14914313436_6847e9b4fb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It may be semi-freezing in Sydney at the moment, but we all know I have a bit of an obsession with mules, and I <i>will</i> bare my toes in winter for amazing mules like these. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tan shoes help to tie everything together when you're going for a lighter colour palette. I love the combination of tan suede and white denim. Oh, and I got a grey pedi. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750644179" title="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="955" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3910/14750644179_bf75e955c6_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750749857" title="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14750749857_28d39bfe4e_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/14750643739" title="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="The new neutrals Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="982" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5553/14750643739_2b693c913e_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing trench coat, camisole, boyfriend jeans and heels from <b><a href="http://www.seedheritage.com/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=COH">Seed Heritage</a></b>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>How do you wear lighter colours in winter? Knits? Denim? I want to know! x</b></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Recently:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span> <b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/the-secret-to-perfect-wardrobe.html">The secret to a perfect wardrobe (part I)</a></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/the-secret-to-perfect-wardrobe-part-ii.html">The secret to a perfect wardrobe (part II)</a></span></b>

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 d...

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