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What I Wore: Merlot

13th June, 2023

I love unexpected ways to incorporate leather into my wardrobe. While I’m all about a leather legging or pant, this dress by Sofia Irina has me adding leather dresses to my new list of winter faves. Supple and super luxurious, this shirt dress ticks all the boxes, including the beautiful textural element that leather adds. The military inspired silhouette feels very modern and bold, while the exaggerated shoulders and the gold detailing give it a bit of an edge. Also given the fact leather can be a little bulky in nature, the wide waist belt does the job of creating a cinched in profile which is ultra flattering. This dress comes in three colour ways (the others are black and a colour called chive which is a forest green colour) but I immediately gravitated towards this deep merlot hue. It’s such a great colour for winter and adds a punchy injection of colour to an outfit. Also, the wine colour really goes hand in hand with cooler temperatures and the time to embrace richer shades.

A variety of different shoe options could work with this particular dress, but I wanted to add a fun, playful touch so these Gucci platforms were the obvious choice. I love a platform because it adds a good few inches of height which is never not a good thing, plus it’s so flattering — it elongates your frame and makes your legs look like they go on forever! In keeping with all things Gucci, this mini Jackie bag seemed the perfect way to accessorise this outfit. The Jackie is a signature silhouette of the brand and when in the quintessential Gucci monogram, it keeps the bag looking classic. This winter, while you’re busy playing with layers, don’t forget about textures and colours too — they really can give an outfit the extra lift it needs.

Credits: Dress, Sofia Irina; Shoes and bag, Gucci, Sunglasses, Poppy Lissiman

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This shoot was produced in collaboration with Sofia Irina

 

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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: Dark Magic

27th April, 2021

I’ve always classified a great suit in the same category as an LBD: a wardrobe essential. I am always on the look out first and foremost for nice tailoring. I think a suit has to fit well so there’s no room for excess bagginess or too much length or fabric, it has to sit just right. Plus I’m always on the hunt for interesting finishing touches. Whether it be a unique choice of button, or just an edgy design feature, I think it can turn a good suit into something special. Which is why I was initially draw to this Sofia Irina suit. The long length blazer and cigarette pant are sharp and sleek as all good suits should be, but what I liked was the cut-out. I think it disrupts the silhouette in the best way possible, giving it a point of difference and just a hint of sexiness. It really makes this suit a great contender for a night out or a special event look. But if you work somewhere where a little risk-taking in the fashion department is welcomed, this could definitely count as office attire.

I wanted to elongate the silhouette so I went for black Bottega heels, which also add a nice feminine touch. Plus I’ve always loved the vibe of a strappy heel worked back with sharp suiting, there’s just something so sophisticated about it. While wearing all black from head to toe is a great failsafe look, I wanted to add a little extra colour to avoid it from looking flat so I thought adding a white Bulgari bag achieved a great monochromatic effect.

Credits: Blazer and pants, Sofia Irina; Heels, Bottega Veneta; Bag, Bulgari

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This post has been produced in collaboration with Sofia Irina