4 THINGS I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF RIGHT NOW.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15444515466" title="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her" height="886" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/15444515466_fc23f02195_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Officially obsessed.</b></span></div><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://rstyle.me/iA-n/q2xirm866_">1. THE HERO BLACK TROUSERS.</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;">It's probably weird to have an obsession with something so basic, but I've developed an addiction to great black pants. <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/iA-n/q2xirm866_">These ones</a></b> have replaced <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/the-black-pants-that-changed-my-life.html">this pair that changed my life</a></b> (I upgraded!), and I also just bought <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/rbnr9m866">this pair</a></b> which are a totally different vibe but equally awesome.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15464463791" title="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her" height="427" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3927/15464463791_606f8239db_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dcixpm866">2. A BLACK BOYFRIEND BLAZER.</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;">The perfect one is almost impossible to come by unless you're willing to spend your entire week's pay check on <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m9apgm866">Isabel Marant</a></b> (or perhaps a couple of week's worth on <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/rbk2hm866">Givenchy</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;">There's just something about a longline boyfriend blazer with structured shoulders that makes me feel good. Slouchier styles always look just the right amount of dressed-up, whether worn with sleek black trousers or ripped denim and a tank. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15467602625" title="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her" height="430" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/15467602625_a47bd33d99_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15467261932" title="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her" height="441" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3936/15467261932_b5ce278486_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/knot-eau-de-parfum-50ml">3. KNOT BY BOTTEGA VENETA. </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;">If you took <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/i-got-new-perfume-and-im-pretty-excited.html">my fragrance quiz</a></b> you'd already know what I love about <b><a href="http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/knot-eau-de-parfum-50ml">this new scent</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;">Besides the obvious (damn bottle, you fine), the fragrance itself teleports me back to not so long ago when I was sipping cocktails, seaside in Positano. You could say it's getting me through my post-holiday depression.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15444515436" title="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Wardrobe staples on Chronicles of Her" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5597/15444515436_15419d99e9_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing Mango blazer <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dcixpm866">(similar),</a></b> <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/kmcz5m866">J Brand camisole</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/iA-n/q2xirm866_">Reiss trousers</a></b>, <b><a href="http://bit.ly/ZbmAZO">By Charlotte necklace</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m984sm866">Givenchy bag</a></b> and <b><a href="http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/knot-eau-de-parfum-50ml">Bottega Veneta KNOT</a></b>. </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/m984sm866">4. MY GIVENCHY ANTIGONA.</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;">Big enough to fit (almost) my entire life inside, but still small enough to use everyday. This bag is the perfect all-rounder. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>SHOP:</b></span><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="308671"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>RECENTLY:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/i-got-new-perfume-and-im-pretty-excited.html">How do you choose your perfume? </a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/this-is-probably-chicest-watch-youve.html">This is probably the chicest watch you've ever seen</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;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>

4 THINGS I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF RIGHT NOW.

Officially obsessed. 1. THE HERO BLACK TROUSERS.   It's probably weird to have an obsession with something so basic, but I've devel...

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I GOT A NEW PERFUME, AND I'M PRETTY EXCITED ABOUT IT.

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15256856325" title="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/15256856325_cb9c348583_z.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;">It's a week of newness on <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com/">The Chronicles of Her</a></b>. A new <b><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/monday-mood-white-out.html">Monday Mood inspiration post</a></b>, this week it's about 'white', which signifies new beginnings, a clean slate and a fresh start. And I've found a new everyday fragrance, <b><a href="http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/knot-eau-de-parfum-50ml">Bottega Veneta's KNOT</a></b>.</span><br /><a name="more"></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it comes to choosing a new perfume, do you <b>a)</b> choose one because the bottle will make <b><a href="http://instagram.com/p/tAakMaJXNG/?modal=true">pretty Instagram pictures</a></b>, <b>b)</b> make your decision based solely on the scent, <b>c)</b> choose whatever you think will make you most appealing to a certain someone or <b>d)</b> all of the above?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15070298198" title="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="426" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3910/15070298198_ec436bc2fb_z.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>IF YOU ANSWERED 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;">... you need to add <b><a href="http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/knot-eau-de-parfum-50ml">KNOT by Bottega Veneta</a></b> to your collection. They've nailed it with this super chic bottle (the knot detail is the same as the clasp on their iconic box clutches!). It's the most photogenic fragrance I've seen in a long time. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15070293917" title="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="960" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/15070293917_007fbbb012_b.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>IF YOU ANSWERED B</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;">... and you like roses, peonies, neroli and orange flower, then you will also like it. I'm not usually one for overly floral fragrances. I don't think people will take me seriously. But this one has just the right amount of depth to make it perfect for daytime - whether you're headed to the beach or the boardroom.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15233848606" title="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="426" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3884/15233848606_34eb81f1ac_z.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>IF YOU ANSWERED C</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;">... the sweetness of the orange citrus notes makes you smell, well, pretty much good enough to eat.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15253761651" title="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Bottega Veneta Knot on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="426" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3922/15253761651_181c9399ae_z.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>IF YOU ANSWERED D</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;">... it ticks all the boxes. Get amongst it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0NAPSI-mhABoOcikXuyEX2u-XT5edIo7gJmLNb-LAKu-sVqqNHWD6pU2CaBzWoan2DAY7SjzMBPH2_6zKhDqA-0g5t6-Gt-7DAIM-wPb4AWb7XYn_zCrRGO5rxizyP53zgTNL6uvxDYM/s1600/chronicles-of-her-perfume-bottega-veneta-knot.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0NAPSI-mhABoOcikXuyEX2u-XT5edIo7gJmLNb-LAKu-sVqqNHWD6pU2CaBzWoan2DAY7SjzMBPH2_6zKhDqA-0g5t6-Gt-7DAIM-wPb4AWb7XYn_zCrRGO5rxizyP53zgTNL6uvxDYM/s1600/chronicles-of-her-perfume-bottega-veneta-knot.gif" 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 Jac & Jack knit and <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/qdnjhm866">Saint Laurent bag</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://createwithsam.tumblr.com/">Photographer: Sam Riles.</a></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><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>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://instagram.com/chroniclesofher_">Follow my daily adventures on Instagram</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/2014/09/monday-mood-white-out.html">Monday mood: white out</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;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>

I GOT A NEW PERFUME, AND I'M PRETTY EXCITED ABOUT IT.

It's a week of newness on The Chronicles of Her . A new Monday Mood inspiration post , this week it's about 'white', which s...

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