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

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THIS IS PROBABLY THE CHICEST WATCH YOU'VE EVER SEEN.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15409089245" title="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="960" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15409089245_c185c7dc07_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Yep, Gucci totally nailed it.</b></span></div><div class="p1"><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span> <a name="more"></a></div><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You know how they say you don't know what you've got till it's gone? Well I say you also don't know what you've been missing until you find it.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's exactly how I feel about my new </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://on.gucci.com/1oyqHGa">Gucci 'Horsebit' watch</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. It's like my super-chic new best friend, that comes everywhere with me and is always on time. </span></div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15405912861" title="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="938" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3929/15405912861_01995e99d7_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15386055756" title="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="427" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15386055756_b7bdfccd4b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Accessories usually make me feel overdone. Over-styled. Like I've over-thought what I'm wearing (which is never the look I'm going for), but the unassuming design of the Horsebit is timeless and slightly androgynous - making it the perfect partner in time for my boyfriend blazers, suits and trench coats. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15222426200" title="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="923" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15222426200_536c68d48e_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15409089605" title="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="948" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3931/15409089605_a9b0dba2f5_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A watch isn't usually something you swap and change like your handbag, so it needs to be versatile. I love that this one is classic (inspired by Gucci's signature horsebit icon which you'd recognise from their shoes and bags) and modern at the same time. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15222424370" title="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="427" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15222424370_ed39079d04_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15222339519" title="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Gucci Horsebit Watch on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="960" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3927/15222339519_772cf3d6d5_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing Zara trench coat <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/q2wtmm866">(similar)</a></b>, Camilla and Marc dress (similar <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/q2wyvm866">here</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/q2w7rm866">here</a></b> and <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/q2wpvm866">here</a></b>) over <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/qxt7zm866">Reiss pants</a></b>, <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ifybdm866">The Mode Collective shoes</a></b> and <b><a href="http://on.gucci.com/1oyqHGa">Gucci watch</a></b>. </span></div><br /><br /><div class="p1"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bad news is, I now have no excuse for being late. The good news is, I'm (almost) always on time.</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;"><b>SHOP:</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="298147"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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THIS IS PROBABLY THE CHICEST WATCH YOU'VE EVER SEEN.

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MONDAY MOOD: KEEP IT SIMPLE.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsueNI8GTv5DPKtxaqHFVSBBwNPCS0rlVTYEGEvXRZ-OH8SM0hxPFY1FIkkZ3NylOmDknMLnGFtVcyhIZ4wwIu_HLkP8WlaFurG3qnuFk6thWzvqs_irEzKXhfNr1sky8Fh7AuZ5BQPs/s1600/celine-clutch-minimal-fashion-chronicles-of-her.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsueNI8GTv5DPKtxaqHFVSBBwNPCS0rlVTYEGEvXRZ-OH8SM0hxPFY1FIkkZ3NylOmDknMLnGFtVcyhIZ4wwIu_HLkP8WlaFurG3qnuFk6thWzvqs_irEzKXhfNr1sky8Fh7AuZ5BQPs/s1600/celine-clutch-minimal-fashion-chronicles-of-her.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Less is always more.</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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This has always been my mantra when it comes to style. Beautifully crafted pieces speak for themselves and are best left uncomplicated. Revisit the basics – a structured blazer, cropped pants and a perfect tee – and master the art of minimalism. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9F4-BIg5L3nb3yeYwIuqvkT3txx_JnAQGlhnkMjez67wKKBRwzXwvSjG_BGUG_TFVc66PwlbEVn4zw0QhmCybThaz-MBoe2C9l7j4NPe9uJNS3e5E6XfgL_dQqmZh6V0zGHi8mMOrrvw/s1600/nature-minimal-chronicles-of-her.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9F4-BIg5L3nb3yeYwIuqvkT3txx_JnAQGlhnkMjez67wKKBRwzXwvSjG_BGUG_TFVc66PwlbEVn4zw0QhmCybThaz-MBoe2C9l7j4NPe9uJNS3e5E6XfgL_dQqmZh6V0zGHi8mMOrrvw/s1600/nature-minimal-chronicles-of-her.gif" /></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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEPZzH_n5seP6hRag1bP0HwzA_y1VEDCyyPZPB37NqycFDrk1Uo9CKHgiDgD_IiuA2WN1Cra-RpL3HjosvicC6VTUP68oB6xO0ulMZLVCGYlI_g4mcrq3_3Yw0BvtlryeRTvZ-4YEIluc/s1600/black-crop-top-bra-body-chronicles-of-her.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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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/2014/09/lets-bring-sexy-back.html">Is it time we brought sexy back?</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/2014/09/11-tips-for-cooler-work-wardrobe.html">11 styling tips for a cooler work wardrobe</a></b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

MONDAY MOOD: KEEP IT SIMPLE.

Less is always more. This has always been my mantra when it comes to style. Beautifully crafted pieces speak for themselves and are best lef...

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LET'S BRING SEXY BACK.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15161789849" title="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/15161789849_2a3e99ba7f_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First things first, if you asked me to describe myself in three words, 'sexy' wouldn't be one of them. Who am I kidding? It wouldn't even make the top 50. </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;">I spend most of my days in boyfriend blazers, oversized shirts and brogues, which probably doesn't work in my favour in that department –</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> besides leaving </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a lot </i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">to imagination.</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But dressing up in something you feel good in is a great feeling, and something I think all women should do for themselves when they can. And while I'm not ready to kiss my culottes goodbye, I'm all for bringing sexy back. Everything in moderation, I say. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15161789729" title="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3880/15161789729_c6e659514f_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15161846810" title="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15161846810_0d123e9872_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I dress up, I like structured silhouettes with beautiful details, like this top and skirt by Australian designer Yeojin Bae, from her new Timeless Sensuality Collection.</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 sporty vibe makes it super wearable, and the high neck plays-down the backless detail, striking the perfect balance between sexy and sophisticated. After all, sexy is about showing a little, not a lot.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15345370371" title="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="428" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/15345370371_2544401700_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15348548305" title="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3922/15348548305_e4f5cf70b6_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15325518126" title="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="Yeojin Bae on Chronicles of Her www.thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com" height="956" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/15325518126_379896f699_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wearing <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1rd0bYx">Yeojin Bae top</a></b> and <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1yrXoic">skirt</a> </b>(also available at Myer)<b>,</b> <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/~2mGJA">double pearl earring</a></b> and <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/qsaerm866">The Mode Collective shoes</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;"><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://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/its-all-about-lip-stain.html">This YSL lip stain is way too good</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-monochrome_21.html">The many ways to wear monochrome</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>

LET'S BRING SEXY BACK.

First things first, if you asked me to describe myself in three words, 'sexy' wouldn't be one of them. Who am I kidding? It woul...

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LIP STAIN.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15154098988" title="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her" height="426" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15154098988_977088c366_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Get involved.</b></span></div><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;">While we're on the topic of </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thechroniclesofher.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/what-to-wear-in-in-between-seasons.html">how to dress during the in-between seasons</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, let's talk about lip stains. Why?</span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because they're awesome. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why? </span><br /><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because they're subtle, and pretty, and easy to apply, and not as high maintenance lipstick, and they give your face the boost of colour it needs to make you look fresh and awake, without looking like you've really tried. </span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15153919159" title="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her" height="439" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/15153919159_fe6eb261cc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the moment I'm all about <b><a href="http://rstyle.me/~2CYGj">YSL's Glossy Stain in Rouge Laque</a></b>. It's <i>exactly</i> the right shade of red.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15317647886" title="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her" height="426" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3879/15317647886_4739a146bd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15153978450" title="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her" height="426" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/15153978450_d1631847c6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One coat is perfect for daytime, when your face needs a little kickstart with a pop of colour. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not usually into gloss, but this one kind of sets so the shine factor isn't too... well, glossy. It's definitely not matte, but the glossy texture feels nice and makes your lips look fuller.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15317648046" title="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her" height="426" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/15317648046_1b202ef4f9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few coats turns-up the intensity so it's the perfect all-in-one to keep in your handbag for on-the-go touch-ups from AM to PM.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125572837@N07/15337510411" title="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her by Carmen Hamilton, on Flickr"><img alt="YSL Glossy Stain Dangerous Red on Chronicles of Her" height="426" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/15337510411_cbedf1047c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><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;"><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;">What beauty products are you obsessed with at the moment? </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>SHOP:</b></span><br /><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="285419"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE LIP STAIN.

Get involved. While we're on the topic of  how to dress during the in-between seasons , let's talk about lip stains. Why? Because t...

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