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My picks from the Afterpay Day Sale

18th August, 2023

It’s Afterpay Day again! With plenty of discounts on offer, now is the time to take advantage of the various sales going on and snap up something you’ve had your eye on. I’ve done the rounds and so many of my fave brands are on sale, such as Aje, P.E Nation, Dion Lee, Manning Cartell… the list goes on. Sale time is the perfect opportunity to snap up the more expensive splurge items you have had your eye on. In particular, if you’ve been looking around for an outfit for an event, or if you’ve been wanting to update your workout clothes, or a wardrobe staple such as a coat or blazer, now is your chance. Having scrolled a number of sites, I’ve seen so many amazing pieces, but these in particular are firmly cemented on my wish list. Happy shopping!

P.S. Be sure to share with me your best sale finds in the comments below.

 

Aje Valentina Strapless Bow Top

 

White shirts feature frequently in my wardrobe rotation so I love that this riffs on that but is oh-so feminine and flirty. There’s a softness in the lines of this top, but it’s also quite structured in parts which works together to create some drama. The off the shoulder neckline is perfect for spring, while the oversized bow makes a statement. The subtle puff at the sleeves is really sweet, while the flared hem makes it a great pairing with a tailored pant.

 

Aje Jessica Frill Midi Dress

 

I’ve lost count of how many great Aje dresses I’ve fallen in love with because without fail, there are several each season. I like that this is a classic Aje silhouette with the oversized puff sleeve and midi hemline because it’s a tried and tested formula for me. The finishing touches on this dress is what makes it with the collar, reminiscent of origami folds, and the gold shell buttons add a touch of whimsy.

Aje Hester Corseted Midi Dress

 

A black dress that is pared back enough to be versatile without being boring is no mean feat but Aje hits it out of the park with this. The corseted bodice adds some structure, which is then balanced by the soft blouson sleeve. Also, I do love a midi dress as they always look so polished and sophisticated.

P.E Nation Run Ramp Jacket

 

I love P.E Nation’s elevated athleisure pieces. This puffer jacket is the kind of piece that I could wear from a Pilates class and straight to lunch without missing a beat. The ribbed cuffs and hem give it some shape, and give it a more fashion edge.

 

P.E Nation Expedition Jacket

 

This is also a great alternative. The shape of this style is a little edgier and I could get away with wearing this with something other than activewear. I also appreciate the little design touches like the toggles on the hood and the branded zipper pull.

 

Alemais Lou Balloon Shirt Sleeve Dress

 

I adore Alemais for their hyper feminine silhouettes, everything is all about colour and prints and soft curves and flounces. This shirt dress is 100% linen so it’s perfect for transeasonal weather, plus the long blouson sleeves ensure that it is dressy enough to wear to an occasion. The matching belt is great as it cinches in the waist and creates some definition to counter all the volume. The pattern is also quite fun.

Alemais Eden Flounce Midi Dress

 

Show me a floral dress in yellow and I’m sold. The ankle length hem makes this perfect for an occasion that calls for something a little more formal such as a wedding, while the ruffles add a playful touch. The open back is also an unexpected statement feature which I love.

 

 

 

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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 this week

22nd June, 2023

The temperatures have well and truly dipped in Sydney so it has given me the perfect reason to bring out a few of my favourite winter staples. There’s nothing I love more than layering cosy separates, and this season I’ve got some very wearable pieces that are on trend, but also do the job of keeping my very snug and warm when I’m out and about. That said, there have also been some events on the cards, so I’ve had the opportunity to get frocked up and wear some great dresses. Here’s what I wore this week.

Credits: Coat, Aje; Jumper, Witchery; Jeans (similar here), Viktoria and Woods, Sneakers, D.O.F; Bag, Dior

This teddy coat by Aje is honestly the next best thing to roaming the streets with a blanket wrapped around me. It’s so cosy and warm! I love that it’s a long length style too, which ticks the on trend box, but also manages to insulate me from the chilly weather. Plus it gives great texture and the colour is so easy to pair back with multiple outfits. I popped on a pretty simple outfit underneath – a grey jumper and jeans, but the coat really adds a little extra oomph. These D.O.F sneakers are a few years’ old but they have managed to remain current in their style and silhouette which is always a tick for me.

Credits: Dress, Aje; Heels, Bottega Veneta

Where would I be without Aje for their never ending supply of great dresses? This particular midi dress is made from a thick ribbed fabric which I found to maintain a really flattering shape, while the frills add a little extra to a simple and sleek design. It’s what I’d imagine an LBD inspired by the dancing senorita emoji would look like!

Credits: Dress and bag, Ralph Lauren

I’ve got a lot of preppy pieces from Ralph Lauren so this dress is a bit of a departure from that. However, how great is it? Love the navy as a great alternative to a traditional black dress, while the deep V-neck and cut outs add a glam, contemporary touch to such a simple silhouette. Also, this croissant shaped bag feels very on trend right now so it definitely had to accompany me.

Credits: Top and blazer, Camilla; Jeans, Viktoria and Woods; Sneakers, D.O.F; Bag, Dior

Blazers are getting quite the workout in my outfit rotations these days. This oatmeal/grey blazer is a little oversized which feels very modern in its silhouette. It’s such an easy colour to work back with everything and I like that it makes the outfit feel a little less formal compared to a jacket in a darker colour. I popped this blazer on over a simple tank, and worked it back with white straight leg jeans which are my new favourite thing. It’s such a great cut and so versatile. My D.O.F sneakers made another appearance, while my green Dior Book bag added a touch of colour.

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What I Wore: Wanderluxe Mini Me Launch

2nd May, 2023

Despite being on the cusp of winter starting, Sydney has put on some truly beautiful days of late. The sunshine was in full swing at the launch of my new collaboration with Wanderluxe Sleepwear so I wanted to go for a look that was feminine with some lightness to it. This dress is a new season piece from Aussie brand Rachel Gilbert and it fit the brief perfectly. The maxi silhouette has a quiet elegance to it which was perfect being the host of the event. The floral print and the mixed colour palette of varying shades of blue gave the dress a lovely whimsical feel, but the clean lines of the collar and the billowy sleeves gave it some balance and avoided everything becoming too saccharine. I’m petite, so whenever there’s volume involved I always need an element that’s cinched in to avoid it overwhelming my frame so the matching waist tie with scallop detail was perfect.

I wanted a heel that was going to complement the dress so I knew it had to be something in white to pick up on the crispness of the dress. I decided on these Aje heels as the strappy design, not to mention the fact they were the ideal height, designated them to be the perfect shoe to finish off this look. The dress already had a lot of design touches that made it stand out, a shoe that was bold, yet not over the top was needed to avoid both elements competing against each other. Also, I love the fact I was able to support two of my fave Aussie brands, while also debuting a collection with a great Aussie small business.

Credits: Dress, Rachel Gilbert; Heels, Aje

 

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What I wore this week

23rd March, 2023

Another week, another outfit round up! So, where to start? Summer is still well and truly hanging on so I’ve been making the most of it by wearing a few different warm weather pieces. Also I’ve been enjoying incorporating a few trendy pieces into my looks, from cut out tops to bustier detailing and tailored elements. Here’s what I wore this week.

Credits: Top and skirt, Significant Other

Layering neutrals is always one of my favourite styling options as it looks ultra sleek, and feels very modern too. I like tops with unexpected features and this long sleeved top feels on trend with the cut out and ruching detail. Both pieces are also going to be easy to work back with existing pieces in my wardrobe, so have definitely been a worthwhile addition to my closet.

Credits: Dress, Acler; Slides, Christian Dior; Bag (similar here), Strathberry

I’ve had this Acler dress for a season or two and the silhouette stills feels quite up to date and fresh, so I wear it quite often. It’s an easy outfit to pull together when I need to get out the door fast but also have a few appointments on the cards. This mini bag by Strathberry has also been getting quite the workout over the last few months. For such a diminutive bag, its quite the workhorse.

Credits: Top (similar here), Christopher Esber; Skirt, Dion Lee; Sneakers, Chanel

This wasn’t technically an outfit from this week but I had to share as this was when Sophia and I went to the Harry Styles concert! I wanted to be comfy so sneakers were a must, and this monochrome Chanel pair worked back well with the black asymmetrical Dion Lee skirt. I paired both back with this green Christopher Esber top add a bit of a fashion-ey element to this look. Also, to be a kid again… loving Sophia’s colourful look!

Credits: Top and pants, Viktoria and Woods; Slides, Hermes; Earrings, Aje

I wore this to a dinner at the Sydney Harbour Bridge recently and it’s still going strong. I took it in a more casual direction with the addition of a pop of colour in the form of yellow Hermes slides, but brought my blazer along to pop on top to give it a polished edge.

 

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What I Wore: Penfolds dinner

14th March, 2023

You can’t get more special than attending a private dinner on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I was so exited to attend a dinner hosted by my gorgeous sister-in-law Rey at Penfolds x Luke Mangan’s Table located atop the South-East pylon on the bridge. It was a super intimate venue and to enjoy such a stunning view with friends accompanied by delicious food made for such a memorable evening.

My outfit was of course something I was keen to put together. I ended up wanting to do something comfortable yet dressy and ended up deciding on this Viktoria and Woods ensemble. The navy bustier is right on trend right now and I felt it was elegant yet had a hint of boldness to it. I wore them with a pair of dark navy pants, with the bustier tucked in. I liked the silhouette it achieved, plus the hint of skin with the bustier was perfect for an evening occasion. I decided to keep things really simple with my hair slicked back into a bun, with a pair of gold statement earrings to add a touch of drama. The cap things off, I went with my fave black Bottega Veneta heels which complemented my navy ensemble, but added just a hint of contrast.

Credits: Bustier and pants, Viktoria and Woods; Heels, Bottega Veneta; Earrings, Aje

 

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What I wore this week

23rd February, 2023

It’s been busy getting back into the swing of things so it’s been awhile between outfit posts. However I’m back sharing a few of my fave looks of late. I’m still making the most of the warm weather, but we have been met with a chilly day or two in Sydney, so it’s been the perfect opportunity to elevate looks with the addition of a crisp blazer. I’ve also been taking the opportunity to play around with accessories, from sunglasses to statement jewellery and on trend footwear, it has been a fun week wardrobe-wise. Here’s what I wore.

Credits: Swimsuit, Bondi Born; Pants, Tory Burch; Slides, Hermes; Bag, Strathberry

I’ve had these printed Tory Burch pants for a few years and always love pulling them out in spring/summer as the print is so vibrant and fun. I tend to bring them whenever I’m on holiday because they’re a great go-to to brighten up an outfit. I decided to pair them with a black Bondi Born one piece to add a sleek touch, and yellow Hermes slides to add an extra hit of colour.

Credits: Blazer, Henne; T-shirt, Uniqlo; Jeans, Slvrlake; Shoes and bag, Chanel; Sunglasses, Bottega Veneta

There’s nothing like popping a blazer on over an otherwise casual look to add a hint of polish. This neutral blazer is a great one to have on hand as it feels light and airy for summer, but still feels very put together. Jeans and a white tee is always a classic combination and features heavily in my wardrobe rotation, while neutral Chanel Dad sandals add an on trend touch.

Credits: Blazer (similar here), Balmain; Vest and pants, Staud; Thongs, Billini; Bag, Chanel

Who says you can’t wear black during summer? I often wear this set when I want to do loungewear but with an elevated vibe. This look is supremely comfy, but popping a black blazer on over the top makes it ready for a meeting or other work appointment. Black thongs add a summery vibe, but also an on trend touch and a Chanel backpack adds a luxe touch.

Credits: Shirt and pants, Aje; Bag, Strathberry; Sunglasses, Ray Ban

I love embracing colour during summer and this set by Aje is a total winner. The bold sunflower print adds a vivid touch, but also looks playful and is perfect for sunny days. In keeping with the bright pops of colour with this co-ord set, I went with a yellow Strathberry crossbody bag to complement the hues in the print, and also keep the look cohesive by playing in the same colour family. Once again, a matching set is my go-to shortcut for making a look feel effortless yet polished.

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What I Wore: Sun and Sand

7th February, 2023

With style names like ‘Sun’ and ‘Sand’, this look by Sofia Irina was always going to be made for summer. I’ve been fully embracing tailored pants of late as I’ve found them to be a great building block to build a polished look. Plus it’s easy to dress them up or down, with either heels or flats. I’m really loving the light terracotta hue of the ‘Sun’ pant as it’s not a shade you see all that often and it offers a little point of difference. I’ve found the ‘Sun’ top to be a good piece to have in my closet, as the silk/cotton blend is supremely comfortable, but also looks quite put together with whatever I pair it with. I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a white shirt, and I love the sleeveless style of this one.

I like the freshness of the white worked back against the light terracotta so I opted for white accessories too. These Aje heels have been such a worthwhile addition to my wardrobe. They’ve been tried and tested with a variety of different looks and are so versatile. To keep the lightness consistent, I also decided on a white Aje bag. The woven bag has a great summery vibe and the texture adds a layer of interest to this outfit. As most of you know, sunglasses are always a must for me so these pink frames by Le Specs were a final addition to complete the entire ensemble, but also to add another hint of colour.

Credits: Shirt and pants, Sofia Irina; Bag and shoes, Aje; Sunglasses, Le Specs

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

 

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What I wore this week

2nd February, 2023

I’ve done a round up of a few different looks I wore during the recent Christmas/school holidays. We did a quick trip up to the Gold Coast as I had reporting commitments for Channel 7 up there, so it was all about relaxed outfits as we spent some time at the beach with the girls and also at the polo. That said, I was also able to embrace a few different dressy looks, including a great all-rounder dress and an old faithful that just keeps getting more wear! Here’s what I wore this week…

This casual dress by Clea is the perfect balance of a black dress that can be worn casually with flats or dressed up. It’s the perfect flattering shape and the square neckline feels very modern and on trend. The thing with black dresses is sometimes you need a little colour to break it up, so I wore this particular style with bright yellow slides to add some contrast.

Credits: Dress, Clea; Slides, Hermes

When things went awry with the original outfit I was supposed to wear on camera reporting at the polo, this Gul Hurgel dress saved me! I’ve had this for a few seasons and it’s still going strong several summers along. The heart print is playful, and the off the shoulder neckline is always universally flattering. I often wear this dress with flats, but opted for white Aje heels to dress it up a little more.

Credits: Dress, Gul Hurgel; Heels, Aje

I adore the suiting trend that’s doing the rounds and this look by P.Johnson Femme is such a great take on it. The linen gives it a relaxed vibe, but I love the fact it still looks polished. The feminine/masculine style of the vest worn with pants is so on trend right now and I really like the fact it gives a traditional suit a different twist.

Credits: Vest (similar here) and pants, P.Johnson Femme; Bag, Strathberry; Heels, Bottega Veneta; Sunglasses, RayBan

Shirts make such good cover ups at the beach and this shirt by Agua Bendita is a few seasons old but still a firm favourite. The print’s great for a casual day while still being able to be dressed up for lunch or dinner later on. Black swimsuits are a staple in my summer wardrobe as the simplicity makes it easy to wear with multiple pieces yet still looks chic.

Credits: Shirt, Agua Bendita; Hat (similar here), Helen Kaminski; Swimsuit, Heidi Klein; Sunglasses, RayBan

 

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What I wore this week

1st December, 2022

December means it’s officially party season time so I thought I’d do a round up of a few of my event looks of late. From the races to a wedding to launches, I’ve embraced the full gamut of occasion attire over the last few weeks. The one thing it proves is that you really can take event wear in so many different directions, as I’ve gone for pants and a top for one occasion while another event called for a slinky cocktail dress. I think the only rule with event dressing is to enjoy it and have fun! Here’s what I wore.

I did a shoot for a racing event and ended up falling in love with this fuchsia gown by Aje. The signature oversized puff sleeve worked back with an asymmetrical hemline really amped up the glam factor and made a statement. With simple nude heels and a headband, I think this look could work for so many different events.

Credits: Dress, Aje; Heels, Scanlan Theodore; Headband, Nerida Winter

For those who remember doing pants and a nice top for a night out back in the day you’ll be glad to meet its more modern incarnation. Love this off the shoulder top by Aje, which is so beautifully theatrical — it’s almost a wearable work of art. Definitely ticks the box when it comes to a nice top. Meanwhile wide leg slacks offer a more tailored, pared back counterpart to the dramatic nature of the top.

Credits: Pants and top, Aje

I wore this stunning maxi dress to the Gucci launch, which not only was such a gorgeous interpretation of a floral dress, but it also was a way to show my support for the brand. Paired with a Gucci textured bag, and a pair of ornate heels, this look was all about embracing a feminine style but adding a few high end touches.

Credits: Dress, bag and shoes, Gucci

I wore this to a friend’s wedding and it had me channelling my inner mermaid — the kids certainly loved it for that reason! The laser cut detail on this Manning Cartell dress is insane — it added such a gorgeous texture to the look. Plus the wrap design is ultra flattering. I didn’t want to take away from the wow factor of the dress so stuck to nude heels to keep things clean and simple.

Credits: Dress, Manning Cartell; Heels, Scanlan Theodore

 

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