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What I wore this week

19th January, 2023

We’ve been having some truly glorious weather in Sydney over the last few days so it’s been the perfect time to embrace some gorgeous summer pieces. That said, it seems the weather has turned, so I’ve also been able to get into one of my go-to combinations when I’m in mum mode (and yes, it involves denim.). School holidays always opens me up to all facets of my wardrobe as the girls and I embrace all sorts of activities. Here’s what I wore this week.

I love the brand Rixo for glam party pieces, but they also do some great casual dresses such as the one above. The starfish print is perfect for summer and I like the freshness of the blue on white colour combination. The bias cut and deep V neckline is also really flattering.

Credits: Dress, Rixo

How good is being able to wear pyjamas outside of the house? This relaxed set by Sir is made of the softest silk and drapes beautifully. Also, the print is fun and really makes a statement. I tapped into the white in the print by embracing a white pair of slides and mini bag.

Credits: Shirt and pants, Sir; Bag, Strathberry; Slides, Gucci

Felt like getting dressed up for a little shoot I was doing and this dress by Kate Ford was perfect. The vibrant floral print is by artist Helen McCullagh and is a little different to the usual softer florals that are popular in summer. I particularly love the hits of bold red. The puff sleeves and teardrop shaped cut out also help elevate this frock into something a little dressier.

Credits: Dress, Kate Ford

Introducing one of my fave comfy mum mode outfits. I always find a shirt paired with jeans to be a great shortcut to a polished look and these jeans by Viktoria and Woods also bring an on trend feel to this outfit with its relaxed fit.

Credits: Shirt, Bec & Bridge; Jeans, Viktoria and Woods

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What I wore this week

5th January, 2023

Happy New Year everyone! I’m currently in post-Christmas, school holiday mode so my looks have really been featuring everything from comfy dresses to polished tailoring to cater to the different things currently in the calendar. But what I’ve discovered in the process is that I’m really in love with a number of different pieces that I introduced to my summer wardrobe. It goes to show how good a little forward planning is at it’s meant that I currently have a really wearable warm weather wardrobe with a lot of versatility.

This fawn maxi is a great one to see me through so many different occasions. It’s ultra comfortable and has become a bit of an easy staple to throw on when I’m spending the day with the girls. I often pair it with a pair of slides and a cute bag and I’m done. The colour is also quite versatile given it’s a neutral.

Credits: Dress, Kinney; Slides and bag, Gucci

I am really into great tailored pants at the moment and I’ve found they’re a style that can easily be dressed up or down. In this instance, I wore these pants with a strapless top to give it a more on trend feel. Accessorising called for simple pieces, so I went with a nude heel by Scanlan Theodore and a mini Gucci Jackie bag.

Credits: Top, Suboo; Pants, Viktoria and Woods: Bag, Gucci; Heels, Scanlan Theodore

Matching pyjama sets are huge this season so I have been wholeheartedly embracing them. There’s so many options to choose from! I love them in a nice flowy fabric for an easy breezy feel, and a vibrant print. I have been using them as a go-to for the event wear as they look polished, but feels very on trend.

Credits: Top and pants, Sir the Label; Bag, Strathberry; Slides, Gucci

A colourful mini dress is very much a summer staple of late. I love the print of this Manning Cartell dress as it’s such a punchy pattern and makes a statement. It’s a great go-to for event wear. I went for neutral accessories like this white Strathberry bag and nude Scanlan heels to complement the vivid hues in the dress and let the colour shine.

Credits: Dress, Manning Cartell; Bag, Strathberry; Heels, Scanlan Theodore

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What I wore this week (Melbourne edition)

24th November, 2022

Packing for the week of Melbourne Cup Carnival always requires a few different outfit options as I will be going from mum mode one minute to trackside the next and a few dinners and events in between. So, it requires a bit of preparation as I need pieces that are versatile and can be dressed up or down and worn in different ways. My recent trip to Melbourne was all about embracing a few new staple pieces in my wardrobe mixed with a few fun pieces for dressing up, and always my fave Aussie brands. Here’s what I wore.

Aussie labels are so great at doing event wear. I wore this Sir the Label dress when I was heading out to dinner after attending Derby Day. It was a nice way to continue the black and white dress code, as I paired it with my black Bottega heels and a black Jimmy Choo pouch. I do like the unexpected statement hemline of this dress — it gives the dress a little extra personality.

Credits: Dress, Sir the Label; Bag, Jimmy Choo; Heels, Bottega Veneta

Love a lowkey look with polish. These black Camilla and Marc pants have been a great addition to my wardrobe as I can dress them up but they also look great with sneakers. It was cold down in Melbourne so I got cosy in a Venroy sweater and popped a Camilla and Marc trench on top. Also, white sneakers are still a beloved part of my wardrobe. These are by Burberry and have a great pared back vibe to them.

Credits: Trench and pants, Camilla and Marc; Sweater, Venroy; Sneakers, Burberry

I like experimenting with how I style things and decided to tuck this bomber jacket into a maxi skirt and lo and behold, a new look is born. These two pieces are great as they’re able to be worn separately quite easily. I accessorised with a two-tone pair of Chanel slingbacks to add a little extra polish, and a casual Prada bucket bag to round things out.

Credits: Jacket (available in other colour here) and skirt, Clea; Bag (similar here), Prada; Slingbacks, Chanel; Sophia and Grace in Seed

Another winning pair of trousers by Camilla and Marc! These are just the right amount of slouchy, but the tailored silhouette means they don’t look sloppy. Did I mention they’re also insanely comfortable? I went for a pair of Camilla and Marc slides with a super cosy shearling trim, which seemed fitting for the up and down weather in Melbourne.

Credits: Top, Good American; Pants and shoes, Camilla and Marc; Grace in Seed

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What I Wore: Hamilton Island Race Week

15th September, 2022

It’s been a few weeks since this event but I was able to rock a number of amazing spring/summer looks that I definitely wanted to share. Now’s the time to plan what you’re going to be wearing over the next few months after all. Hamilton Island Race Week is an event I look forward to every year. It’s a great time to catch up with colleagues and friends, spend time at the beautiful Qualia Resort in Hamilton Island and just appreciate island life. Here’s a look at what I packed on my trip.

This set is so much fun. I am really loving how the range of beach/pool cover ups has been really stepped up over the past few years. Matching sets are such a practical thing to bring on a trip as they always look polished but are so easy to wear as separates. This shirt and shorts set by Eres worked perfectly with the strapless khaki swimsuit, which is one of my fave things to do whenever I’m holidaying somewhere warm. A one piece can double as a bodysuit when it’s not doing swimsuit duty and I love that it means one less thing to pack. These vibrant yellow slides added a pop of colour and a fun element to this look.

Credits: Top, shorts and swimsuit (similar here), Eres; Slides, Hermes

Out for drinks and catching up with Mode Sportif founder Deborah Symond O’Neil. I have become such a huge fan of the brand Sir the Label, as they do such beautiful polished and understated pieces. I love the graphic elements on this chocolate brown set as it really allows the look to pop. I paired it with white Aje heels and statement earrings, for a vibrant event look.

Credits: Shirt and pants, Sir the Label; Heels (similar here), Aje

I wore this to a Paspaley lunch where the dress code was white and think it fit the brief quite well! I’m always a fan of an all white look as it always looks so fresh and polished. This set is also by Sir the Label (I told you I was a fan) and loved the unexpected pairing of a wrap top with a maxi skirt. My Aje heels got another workout, and a cute Apede Mod bag which is something I’ve found to work so easily with so many different looks.

Credits: Top and skirt, Sir the Label; Heels (similar here), Aje; Bag, Apede Mod

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What I Wore: Orange Is The New Black

9th November, 2021

Ballet flats are a forever staple in my shoe wardrobe, so it’s no surprise that I wear them quite regularly. I’ll often use them when I’m travelling or when I’m out and about and want to be comfortable but also look polished. A classic black ballet flat is something I’ve always had in my wardrobe, and tend to come back to time and again. I love this particular style from Bloch as it’s got the ideal shaped toe at the front, a sweet bow and I like that it looks like an authentic dancer’s shoe. It’s also one of the easiest pieces to pair back with so many different styles and hues, it can go from neutral territory one minute to a riot of colour the next—as I did with this look!

I was in the mood to wear something bright and bold and what better hue than a vibrant orange? This set by Sir The Label has such an energetic vibe to it that I couldn’t help but fall in love with it. It ticks all the boxes as I adore matching sets, and I like the fact there’s a serious saturation of colour which makes the entire outfit pop. How could you not have fun in a look like this? There’s an option to wear the shirt buttoned up but I opted to wear it open and over a white bodysuit instead. I have become very into bodysuits of late as they help achieve a nice clean line and I don’t have to worry about tucking my shirt in and out all day. They’re also easily paired with a number of different items in my wardrobe, and for a variety of different occasions so I consider them a must-have basic.

To cap off this look I wanted to add some statement jewellery so I decided to go for a layered effect. I often layer my necklaces because it adds an element of interest to a look. I wear my medallion almost every day and as it’s a simple streamlined silhouette, I opted for a chunky gold necklace by Amber Sceats to pair with it. I think working the two together achieves a bold effect but they also counter each other so offer some balance. My fave Prada bucket bag added a casual cool finishing touch, and also worked well with the colour of my sunglasses and ballet flats.

Credits: Shorts and shirt, Sir The Label; Bodysuit, Meshki; Shoes, Bloch; Necklace, Amber Sceats; Medallion, Custom; Bag, Prada

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This post was produced in collaboration with Bloch

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What I wore this week

6th May, 2021

The last few days have been busy, and with a few events up my sleeve it meant that I was lucky enough to have the perfect excuse to wear some truly beautiful pieces. I was on hosting duties for Lexus, then a fun American Express event, and a family brunch, so I was able to explore the full spectrum of my wardrobe, from casual to occasion dressing. I love being able to play with different looks, so weeks like these are so great when they pop up. Here’s what I wore this week.

When it came time to host a Lexus event, what better option than a suit… but make it make it sporty. This Burberry look was so much fun to wear. The bomber/blazer hybrid is a a more fashion forward take on a traditional suit jacket, while the pleated tapered pant added a polished element. Also the colour! I love wearing vibrant hues to energise myself for the day ahead.

Credits: Suit and bag, Burberry

I wore this black tie look for another Lexus event and carried the blue theme again into my look. This Bianca Spender dress is such a sleek design, with the ruched neckline and cap sleeve making for a bold silhouette. I chose black accent pieces including the most gorgeous tie-up Christian Louboutin heels and a mini Louis Vuitton chain handle bag.

Credits: Dress, Bianca Spender; Shoes, Christian Louboutin; Bag, Louis Vuitton

I wore this strapless camel hued dress by Sir the Label to the launch of American Express Delicious Month Out in Sydney and fell in love with its simplicity. The clean lines and the unfussy design makes for an elegant option for event wear. I accessorised this with black tie-up heels again, this time by Aje and a Louis Vuitton shoulder bag and a touch of gold with Manning Cartell earrings.

Credits: Dress, Sir the Label; Shoes, Aje; Bag, Louis Vuitton; Earrings, Manning Cartell

Having brunch with my family and I decided to pull out this Camilla and Marc midi skirt, which has been the perfect neutral skirt to have in rotation. It just works with so many different pieces. I went for a black top to provide a little contrast, but neutral sandals to continue the silhouette. While my forest green Dior bag added a nice hit of colour to brighten up my ensemble (it’s also quite roomy so I can take everything I need with me).

Credits: Top, Ducie; Skirt, Camilla and Marc; Bag (similar here), Christian Dior; Shoes, Gucci, Earrings, Manning Cartell