Holiday Cheer

During the Christmas season I always want to wear shiny, metallic clothing. I think my inner conscience is hoping that I will look like a life size Christmas decoration ... hey, I'll go with it after all it is the festive season!

Bustier: Josh Goot
Skirt: Shakuhachi
Bag: Shakuhachi
Shoes: Shakuhachi

Happy Holidays Everyone! Love Eloise at Chrismastime xx 

VFNO!

Head to toe in Shakuhachi

Last Thursday night (5 September 2013) Sydney's CBD shopping precinct was transformed into a fashionista's paradise for the annual Vogue Fashion Night Out. The city was buzzing with thousands of excited shoppers keen to be part of the action and be given the VIP treatment. There were many special promotions and discounts in stores as well as a variety of fun activities including photo booths, acrobats, male models, nail bars, etc. 

 I wore one of the standout pieces from Shakuhachi's upcoming Cruise 13/14 collection 'Cyber Barbarella'. My 'Zebra Crossing Flip Dress' went perfectly with my favourite Shakuhachi 'Gladiator Heels' and 'Oversized Leather Handbag'. It was a little chilly so I also had my awesome Karen Walker 'Bloody Rose Sweater' just to add another pattern to my outfit! 

 After consuming a lot of cupcakes, lollies and shopping up a storm I headed to the central hub of Vogue Fashion Night Out - The Social Party hosted by Pelicano. David Jones' Level 7 was transformed into a Mediterranean paradise in true blue and white stripe fashion. The main feature of the room was the pop up bar by Pelicano of Double Bay. The bar boys were serving fruity cocktails of ULTIMAT VODKA and PATRON TEQUILA in jam jars and martini glasses. As the drinks kept coming the dance floor filled up with celebrities, socialites, designers and bloggers alike dancing to the awesome beats by Robyn Lawley. Guests included David Jones ambassador, Megan Gale, Tahyna Tozzi, Camilla Franks, Sophie Falkiner, Elle Ferguson and Tash Sefton from 'They All Hate Us' just to name a few. 

 If you wanted a break from the dance floor you could have had your make up done by Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics or #fno on your Instagram snap to watch it appear on the live slideshow. 

 What a night. Hurry up next September, I want to go again!

Night Rider

Tee: Neon Hart

Necklaces: Kookai, Vintage, Sportsgirl

Dress: Shakuhachi

Jacket: K-Mart

Shoes: Shakuhachi

Handbag: Shakuhachi

I was clearly having too much fun lurking the alley way of Sydney rather than perfecting my outfit shot so I am just going with the story that I meant to blur my photos for artistic purposes!

This outfit consisted of me piling on as many jewels as possible, the more necklaces the better! I dressed down my Shakuhachi Sexetary Dress with my Neon Hart sheer metallic tee.

Dinner was at Mr. Wong's for Lauren's birthday - my suggestion of course! It was totally worth the few too many wines consumed while we waited three hours for our table!

Mr Wong Highlight: Stir Fried Balmain Bugs

On the menu:

Pinot Noir

Half Chinese Roasted Duck

Stir fried Balmain Bugs with sweetcorn, woodear mushrooms and garlic butter

Stir fried chilli king prawns

Wok fried Chinese water spinach with house made chili paste

Asparagus, broccoli and sugar snap peas with garlic and rice wine

Steamed Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce and garlic oil

Four types of braised mushrooms with sautéed baby spinach and lettuce

Chocolate Cream, Coconut Sorbet, Macadamia praline and Rasberries

Leather and Studs

Sunglasses: Pared Eyewear

Crop Top: Bardot

Tee: Shakuhachi

Skirt: Shakuhachi

Shoes: Shakuhachi

Hangbag: Shakuhachi

Necklace: Van Rycke

Watch: Swatch Watch 

When you think about leather, studs and knee high boots your mind automatically jumps to all types of 'interesting' outfits! Thank goodness, my outfit looks completely different to what it sounds like!

The studded detail on my Shakuhachi 'Harlequin Leather Skirt' is crazy amazing and the skirt really stands alone. I have dressed it down for a day time look with a white tee and little leather crop. Some would call me crazy but I definitely think my Shakuhachi 'Gladiator Heels' were the perfect shoe choice!

Match Point

 Sunglasses: Sportsgirl + DIY

Dress: Shakuhachi

Pants: Shakuahchi

Shoes: Windsor Smith

Coat: Sportsgirl

Hangbag: Shakuhachi

I love a good matchy - matchy outfit! 

Surprisingly, I have had both Shakuhachi deco print dress and leggings in my wardrobe for months but never thought to wear them together until recently! My mistake ... the outfit instantly became that much more fun! 

Melbourne | Day 3

Sunglasses: Pare Eyewear

Jacket: Sportsgirl

Tee Shirt: Shakuhachi

Pants: Winston Wolfe

Shoes: Shakuhachi

Hangbag: Shakuhachi

Day three called for some leather on leather action to keep me warm whilst shopping! My Winston Wolfe boyfies made another appearance with my staple Shakuhachi leather brocade top and matching lace up booties!

After spending the morning walking along Chapel St we stopped off for a light brunch at Two Birds One Stone. The most gorgeous cafe just off Chapel. The atmosphere was light and airy filled cheerful staff and hipster diners.

Two Birds One Stone Highlight: The decor

Menu Picks:

English Breakfast Tea

Roast and fresh tomatoes

Roasted field mushrooms

Spinach

Poached Eggs

Sourdough

Ambiance: 8.5/10

Drinks: 7/10

Food: 7.5/10

The afternoon called for a spot of vintage shopping in Fitzroy and a coffee pit stop! We needed to refuel with caffeine so we popped into Industry Beans a couple of side streets back from Brunswick Street. They roast their own coffee in house with huge machines on display. The space is very warehouse-y.

Industry Beans Highlight: Their house blend

Menu Picks:

Vegetable Chips

Lattes

Ambiance: 7/10

Drinks: 8.5/10

Food: 7/10 

Tune back in for my last day in Melbourne x

Pretty In Pink

Sunglasses: Pared Eyewear
Top: Ellery
Skirt: Ellery
Shoes: Shakuhachi
Watch: Swatch Watch
Necklace: Sportsgirl

Sometimes you just want to feel pretty and that is exactly what I feel like in my 'Ellery' pastel pink sheer shirt and skirt. All day I floated around twirling and playing with my full circle skirt!

The sheer organza is just beautiful and makes the outfit edgy and modern. For a more casual look I wore the full circle skirt on my hips rather than my waist. The gold band on the skirt matched the gold brocade on my 'Shakuhachi' booties perfectly.

Hey, even my 'Pared Eyewear' have pink reflector lenses. Completely pretty in pink! 

Match made in heaven!

Coat: Forever New
Dress: Shakuhachi
Shoes: Shakuhachi
Bag: Nasty Gal
Necklace: Sportsgirl
Sunglasses: Sportsgirl

It's getting cooler in Sydney (well aside from our massive heat wave over the weekend) and I am super excited!

Tonight I have teamed my feminine Shakuhachi lace dress with leopard accessories. The harsher tones of the leopard complement the soft tones of the lace. They sync perfectly! Plus, leopard and blood orange are a match made in heaven!