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What I wore this week

17th August, 2023

It has been quite the busy week and my wardrobe has been sliding up and down the style spectrum, dressed up in a suit one minute and comfy casual the next. It’s always great to be able to rock different looks throughout the week, as it gives me the opportunity to roadtest new pieces and rework old favourites. This week I’ve been trying to make the most of my fave winter coats, as I know spring is just around the corner so it was all about a classic trench and my new fave teddy coat by Aje. Here’s what I wore this week.

A trench really is one of those wardrobe investments you’ll never regret. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve worn this coat since I got it. It’s easy to dress it up or down and it instantly adds an element of polish to an outfit. I love the long length, it adds a contemporary touch to a tried and tested outfit combination like denim and a white jumper.

Credits: Trench, Camilla and Marc; Sweater, Assembly Label; Jeans (similar here), Viktoria and Woods; Sneakers, DOF

This coat is ridiculously warm (it’s also on sale now – 40% off!) and it’s the next best thing to walking around with a blanket. I love a teddy coat as it adds a textural element to an outfit. I wore this coat back with neutral pieces, including my go-to white jeans which have been on high rotation recently. Paired back with a structured bag like my Fendi Peekaboo, this is my fave way to do casual dressing — comfy, but with polished touches.

Credits: Coat, Aje; Sweater, Witchery; Jeans (similar here), Viktoria and Woods; Sneakers, DOF; Bag, Fendi

I’m all about a suit these days and this Saba combination is the ideal berry shade to transition beautifully into spring. I often like to wear a suit jacket as a top, particularly when it’s double breasted as I feel it looks a bit more sleek and put together. Paired with tapered pants, this is a great event look that I know I’ll keep coming back to.

Credits: Jacket and pants, Saba; Headband, Avenue

Here’s a great example of how suiting can be done in different ways. Whereas the Saba suit was more form fitting, this one by Rachel Gilbert is all about an oversized, relaxed fit. I still employed the same styling principles, wearing the jacket as a top, but I think it just has a slightly cooler, more fashion forward vibe to it simply because of all the volume. Also, if you’re petite like me, definitely don’t shy away from embracing voluminous pieces as it can definitely look great, without overwhelming your frame. It’s just about having cinched in waist to add shape.

Credits: Jacket and pants, Rachel Gilbert; Necklace, Witchery; Bag, Chanel

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What I Wore: Barbiecore

31st January, 2023

If there’s one colour that’s well and truly having a moment it’s pink. With Valentino sending an entire collection devoted to the colour down the runway and the upcoming Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie on the horizon, it’s definitely one hue to have on your radar. So, I decided to embrace some pink with this look and go full Barbiecore. This dress by Saba is a fun shade of flamingo pink. It’s playful and feminine and perfect for summer. The empire line and the lightweight linen also make it the ideal comfy dress for chilling out in the sun, while still being dressy enough to look polished.

Continuing the pink theme (because if you’re going to channel Barbie, then you have to commit!), I went with a pair of Mach and Mach heels which are a true statement heel. There’s nothing shy or retiring about them. Clear pink PVC, with a wraparound pearl strap, it’s definitely the kind of shoe that draws attention. I love having the occasional bag in an unexpected, not at all practical colour because I think it’s sometimes fun to go a little bit daring when it comes to accessories. I’ve had this metallic pink Bulgari bag for years, and it’s had so much use. I often use it to add an accent piece to an outfit, and in this instance, it was the perfect hue to work with an all pink ensemble.

Credits: Dress, Saba; Bag, Bulgari; Heels (similar here), Mach and Mach; Sunglasses, Le Specs

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

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What I Wore: Tailor Made

8th June, 2022

I love nothing more than sharp tailoring and you can’t look past a suit to achieve that look. I’ve really embraced suiting of late, and have discovered the beauty and versatility in a suit for a variety of different occasions. Also, they come in all sorts of iterations now that you really can find a suit to work with your personal style. I teamed up with local brand Saba to put this look together and think it really typifies elegant winter wear. The suit comprised of a houndstooth double breasted jacket and cropped pants is able to work together but also separately which ensures I can get more wear out of it. I wore the jacket on its own and buttoned up to look more like a top and it’s something I’ve been doing a lot with other suits in my collection as it feels modern and fresh. The pants that go with this jacket are also cropped which for petite ladies, is actually just the perfect length —no need for alterations which I really rate. Given the cooler weather, a coat is most definitely a must. This midi length herringbone coat is such a classic option for winter. The pattern is something that is forever in style and can be worked back with multiple looks. It also has a slightly A-line silhouette which feels very feminine, but the peak lapels keep it looking slick.

When you’re wearing a suit, I think you really have to pay attention to what you do in the accessories department as you don’t want to completely overwhelm the look with accoutrements. As the colour palette of this look is all about black, white and grey I wanted the rest of my accessories to complement it. So in this instance, I went for a great pair of Bec and Bridge sunnies which I have been wearing non-stop—they’re a classic frame but have a few contemporary touches which achieves a great balance. I also went for Aquazzura pumps to finish off the look — you can’t go past a sky high heel to add a feminine touch to such a strong ensemble.

Credits: Jacket, pants and coat, Saba; Sunglasses, Pared x Bec and Bridge; Heels, Aquazzura

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This post was produced in collaboration with SABA

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What I Wore: All white

3rd February, 2015

I love how an all white outfit can look so clean and fresh. I teamed a pair of white ASOS jeans with an Isabel Marant t-shirt and SABA jacket and worked it back with nude Celine heels and a nice roomy Jacki Anderson bag which I tend to use whenever I travel as it holds everything I need. An all white outfit is so versatile – I’d wear this to work during the day or team it with sandals over the weekend. White gives you a clean base so you can do anything with your accessories, though I think it’s a good idea to break it up with black or with a bit of colour. It’s also about layering pieces and working with different textures. I think the white on white trend is here to stay.

Photography: Tamika Keioske