Collaborations

Chequered Love
Sunglasses: Sportsgirl + DIY
Jumper: Topshop
Skirt: Topshop
Shoes: Windsor Smith
Watch: Swatch Watch
Handbag: Nasty Gal 

I love a good collaboration as much as I love a good matchy, matchy outfit! Therefore, this 'J.W. Anderson' for 'Topshop' two piece suit is so fab! 

I love that so many designers have teamed up with high street brands to create affordable items for the average person. Topshop is constantly joining forces with designers such as Kate Moss, J.W. Anderson and Chloe Jade Green. 'Sportsgirl's' latest collaboration with 'Henry Holland' is amaze and the list goes on. 

The only problem with living in Australia is we only receive limited numbers of these           collaborations - maybe one or two of each size break per store (which really isn't much for one Sydney store). I literally was in Topshop the day after the new J.W. Anderson collection dropped and this outfit had nearly completely sold out. The only pieces remaining were on the mannequin.  Luckily, the ever so helpful staff at 'Topshop' allowed me to purchase these pieces, as they would not be getting anymore stock of the same style. It is just such a perfect outfit for the change of season. 

On a side note - I am loving navy. It is a bit of a mix up from the usual black and white! 

Big kisses to the 'Topshop AU' team - they are always super friendly :) 

MBFWA Day 1

Black/White
Top: Topshop
Dress: Bardot
Vest: Shakuhachi
Shoes: Shakuhachi
Handbag: Nasty Gal

Group Swim

Top three highlights:
1. 'Pared Eyewear' on the runway
2. The music
3. Metallic, mesh and neoprene swimsuits

Romance Was Born

Top Three Highlights:

1. The 'Alice in Wonderland' theme (Alice in Wonderland meets Willy Wonka -  full of whimsical mushrooms tops, sugar drops, psychedelic prints, sequins and tulle) - collection sponsored by Disney

2. The secret off site location with amazing 'Willy Wonka' style set and eccentric live music 

3. 'Shoes of Prey' jellyfish inspired, custom made shoes 

Unique

Sheer

 

Dress: Topshop

Necklaces: Sportsgirl

 

I love Topshop SS '13 Unique collection and I was so excited when it finally hit Australian shores. Everything in the collection is just so beautiful and elegant. The collection consists of a lot of monochrome pieces with a dash of colour and a lot of sheer detailing.

I have been lusting over the silk organza cutout dress since I saw it on the runway. I like the white but I am in love with the navy. It may not be overly practical as there are more sheer panels than silk but that is ok! I am more than fine with standing entirely still all night as long as I am in an amazing dress.

Australia only received extremely limited sizing and I went into Sydney's Topshop to ensure I received my size! Definitely one of a kind!

Pink

Warm Florals
Sunglasses: Sportsgirl
Bomber: Shakuhachi
Tee: Topshop
Skirt: Unknown
Shoes: Shakuhachi
Necklace: DIY
Handbag: Nasty Gal
Watch: Swatch Watch

I was having a bit of a pink moment and what better way to embrace it than wear as many different shades of pink brocade as I can! 

As you may have noticed my leather brocade bomber and shoes are being quite a staple item for me! My pink brocade cropped tee is a fav - so much so that I own it in two colours. As for my light pink scalloped edge mini skirt - I was way ahead of my time purchasing this in a bargain store over a year ago! Winner, winner chicken dinner! 

P.S. For the record my pink outfit is NOT Barbie inspired - think earthy, warm tones! 

Monocrome

Class
Sunglasses: Home Made
Jumpsuit: Topshop
Blazer: Topshop
Bag: Zara
Shoes: Shakuhachi
Necklace: Home Made

I am totally digging monochrome right now which is quite a foreign concept to me as I usually am overdosing in colour! As soon as I saw this black and cream floral "Topshop" jumpsuit I knew I had to have it. What is even better is I was able to purchase the matching blazer which ticks off my matchy, matchy obsession at the moment. My friend whom I was shopping with initially thought I had way over done it with wearing the same pattern all at once but I loved it. Barely anything is too outrageous for me! Just to add to the monochrome floral theme I added my hand made bow and rose necklace. I decided it was best to keep my shoes simple and stuck to my old faithful "Shakuhachi" cut out boots. 

There is just something about black and white that that oozes class and sohpistication. Definitely my new favourite outfit!