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What I Wore: 2023 Golden Slipper

28th March, 2023

Hosting duties for 7Racing offer the perfect excuse to embrace a new look, and often it’s a case of the more dramatic the better. Case in point: this Fendi look from the recent Golden Slipper event in Sydney. Suiting is definitely something that features heavily in my sartorial wheelhouse, so it was fun to take it to the next level with this stunning suit by Fendi. I’ve always found a suit to be such a strong option for any event, but in this instance, this jacket was designed to be front and centre. The contrasting panels, the obi style waist, and a train really made this jacket bring the drama and more. I loved the fact however, that the pants tempered the look and gave it a bit of structure when contrasted against the theatre of the jacket.

Accessories are always key, and in this instance I wanted to incorporate something that would pop against the suit without being too over the top. The addition of height with the black Valentino platforms was perfect as it meant the suit pants sat at just the perfect length, plus it added a trend element to this look. The clean lines of the Bulgari bag (which FYI is also customisable) make an elegant addition to this ensemble, but the sunshine yellow makes it pop simultaneously. I love when an accessory works to add an element of interest, and it’s often something I take into serious consideration whenever I’m pulling a look together. I didn’t really want to add an overly fussy headpiece to this look, preferring to keep things quite understated, so a simple black headband helped me to add some headwear but not distract from the central element of this look: this suiting moment.

Credits: Jacket and pants, Fendi; Heels, Valentino; Bag, Bulgari

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

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What I Wore: Party Purple

20th December, 2022

I recently had the pleasure of unveiling the 11-metre tall Christmas tree in Sydney’s 25 Martin Place, and it was the kind of occasion that called for an outfit that was truly festive. As the tree was located just outside the newly opened flagship Valentino boutique in Sydney, I knew a look by the brand would be perfect. I was lucky enough to be able to work with Valentino to pull together this look and couldn’t have been happier to be able to wear such beautiful pieces. I think it’s always fun to be able to do a party ensemble like this, where it’s about dialling up the glam and embracing a whole lot of sparkle. This sequinned purple mini dress is right on trend, and I particularly love the feathered trim which added just the right amount of drama. Whilst there was certainly plenty of sequinned fun in this dress, I do love how the simple silhouette balances it out. It helped the look from becoming too over the top.

Accessorising with Valentino was never going to be a hard task—they have so many knockout pieces and it was so hard to narrow it down to just a bag and shoes. However I thought it would be fitting to go with Valentino’s ‘it’ shoe in the form of the brand’s platform pumps. I love how it’s a classic Mary Jane style, but the sky high platform heel gives it some currency and a modern touch. Also, working with a whole lot of extra height achieves such a flattering effect. I wanted to add just a touch more extra sparkle (it is Christmas after all!) and I couldn’t go past this Valentino bag with purple embellishment. I fell in love with the textured finish and the gold on purple colour palette. Additionally I thought the texture complemented the smooth, almost filmy effect of the dress and helped balance the look out.

Credits: Dress, heels and bag, Valentino

Credit: Don Arnold for Getty Images for Dexus

 

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Afterpay Australian Fashion Week: Day 3 – 25 Martin Place launch

2nd June, 2021

I had the incredible honour of hosting the launch of the latest fashion and dining precinct in Sydney, 25 Martin Place. The Harry Seidler-designed building formerly known as the MLC Centre has undergone a $170 million transformation and the results are pretty incredible. I wanted to honour one of the big stores taking up residence in the precinct while on hosting duties, so I embraced a Valentino look for today. Valentino will be opening a flagship store in the building so it only seemed fitting to wear a look by the brand to today’s event.

While I don’t think you can ever really go wrong with Valentino, there’s also plenty that’s so right with this particular take on the shirt dress. The silhouette is given a feminine touch with the delicate lace and the pleated skirt feature, while the oversized logo belt adds a touch of drama. I paired this with a minimalist neutral heel to complement the crisp white hue of the dress and old school waves to finish off the look.

Credits: Dress and belt, Valentino; Shoes, Stuart Weitzman

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What I wore this week

22nd April, 2021

I’m always trying to rework any new additions to my wardrobe in as many different ways as I can, and this week was no different. I ended up playing around with a new pair of Ksubi jeans, dressing them up and down, while I also had great time trying on new season looks from Valentino. As someone who loves fashion, it’s always enjoyable to be able to visit all spectrums of my wardrobe, from the super dressy to the ultra casual and have fun either way. Here’s what I wore this week.

Who says comfy can’t look stylish? This has got to be one of the most comfortable go-to outfits I have in my closet right now and I think it still works as a polished look. I invested in these dark Ksubi jeans for winter, and these sneakers have been in my closet for awhile, while the tee is from one of my fave stores for basics, Uniqlo. I also snapped up this wool blazer by Wardrobe.NYC to carry me through autumn/winter. I think just the addition of the blazer instantly gave this look a classic touch.

Credits: Blazer, Wardrobe.NYC; Top, Uniqlo; Jeans, Ksubi; Sneakers, DoF; Bag, Chanel

New Ksubi jeans make an appearance again! It’s a testament to how versatile they are. I dressed this up with Bottega Veneta heels and a simple tee. The shape is trending right now so it gave the look an on trend feel.

Credits: Top, Ducie; Jeans, Ksubi; Shoes, Bottega Veneta

Enjoying my time playing dress ups at Valentino. I could have stayed there all day trying things on but this look was by far my favourite. Who could resist wearing this gold matelassé skirt and feathered kaftan? So chic, and so glam, and so Valentino. I also love the new shoe and accessories range featuring the larger studs; this bag and shoes have certainly stayed on my mind…

Credits: Top, skirt, bag and shoes (different colour here), Valentino

I might be a little biased being friends with the designer and all, but this set from my friend Nadia’s capsule collection with The Upside has got to be one of the great new additions to my loungewear collection. I love the sporty stripes contrasted with crisp white. So wearable and so comfortable too.

Credits: Top and shorts, Nadia Fairfax x The Upside

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What I Wore: Light and Bright

16th March, 2021

With autumn upon officially upon us, I’m not complaining that we’re still getting some last minute summer weather making an appearance. This has meant I’ve been able to extend my warm weather wardrobe just that little but further, and I was glad for the excuse to wear this Camilla and Marc dress. This particular design has been one of the standout pieces from the brand’s latest collection, and I’ve already worn it to a racing event, and will continue to do so until it’s time to officially transition into jumpers and coats. I love the simplicity in design of this dress, with the elegant midi length, and feminine finishes such as the puff sleeves and ribbon ties. The deep V-neck also gives it a touch of edge, and helps to avoid it from looking too saccharine. Plus, I’m on board with anything in a crisp white.

Choosing my accessories for this piece, I wanted to go for hues that would contrast well with the colour of the dress so naturally I gravitated towards something black for a monochrome effect. My Bottega Veneta heels have served me well over the last few weeks and have been the perfect event shoe, and fit the brief for what I was looking for. When it came to bag choice, I went for a dusty pink Staud bag. It has that soft, relaxed shape that’s trending right now, and worked well to complement the slightly more structured feel of the dress. As a final finishing touch I went for white sunglasses to add a hint of dramatic flair.

Credits: Dress (similar here), Camilla and Marc; Shoes, Bottega Veneta; Bag, Staud (via The Outnet); Sunglasses, Valentino

Photography: Sophia Athas

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What I Wore: Roses are Red

24th December, 2020

Festive looks don’t get any better than from Valentino. Their new season Atelier range is so incredibly beautiful. With the signature Valentino crimson front and centre and such striking, textural pieces, I found it hard to decide on an outfit. Eventually though this playful and polished look won. Mostly due to the next-level tweed mini, which when worn with the printed lip print blouse was a match made in heaven. It’s also so interesting to mix prints with texture, it really adds a lot of depth to an outfit. And also, how can you go past a vibrant red at Christmas time?

Accessorising from the same collection, I immediately honed in on the sublime hobo bag. The insane leather work is hard to fathom with the 3D sculptural roses and the fanned out petals—it’s so intricate and just so realistic, I couldn’t believe it was all crafted from leather. The same attention to detail carried through to the gold heels I wore with this look. The rose detail was slightly downsized but so pretty all the same. Also, I’m a fan of contrasting gold with red, it’s such a great pairing and both colours really pop against each other. As far as Christmas attire goes, this new season drop from Valentino truly delivers.

Credits: Top, skirt, bag and shoes, Valentino

Photography: Sophia Athas

This post was produced in collaboration with Valentino

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What I Wore: Flight of Fancy

19th August, 2020

Have you ever wanted to wear something purely because it just looks like pure joy in an outfit? This Valentino look is just that. I’m always on board with a co-ord set but throw in the most intricate floral print and some thoroughly playful embellishment in the form of ostrich feathers and it’s just a picture perfect pairing. This ensemble also makes a slight nod in the direction of pyjama-as-outerwear dressing, with the cut and silhouette of the shirt and pants. But it maintains that level of polish that you’d expect from a heritage brand like Valentino. Also, the azure blue shade just makes the entire look pop.

When working with such a showstopper design I always opt to keep it simple to let the outfit steal the show. I think when prints and embellishments are in the picture accessories should be kept to a minimum so I went for a beautiful timepiece and jewellery. This watch by Jaeger LeCoultre is the kind of understated design that works with virtually any look while my Cartier bangle is something I’ve had for years and wear almost every single day. I did add a pair of statement earrings as it helped balance my overall look, and when they’re as much fun as this pair by Aje, it adds the perfect finishing flourish.

Credits: Shirt and pants, Valentino; Earrings, Aje; Watch, Jaeger LeCoultre; Bangle, Cartier

Photography: Sophia Athas

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What I Wore: Sweet Serenity

5th July, 2020

It’s quite fitting that this dress by Leo & Lin is called Serenity, because it has a quiet, understated elegance about it. Linen dresses usually evoke a more relaxed vibe, so I like the fact that this dress incorporates such strong finishes. From the buttons on the cuffs and sleeves to the double belting it takes it in a whole different direction and elevates it. I decided to embrace the sheer quality and pair it with underwear that’s allowed to peek through ever so slightly, but it could easily be worn with a slip for a more modest look.

Whenever I’m wearing something that has a more feminine vibe, I like to experiment with strong accessories. Think bold silhouettes, colour or statement features and in this instance I went for ankle boots to help ground the look and provide contrast to the floaty feel of the dress. I also went for a white satchel to work with the hue of the dress, while a pair of slimline Valentino sunglasses, also of the same shade helped finish off the look.

Credits: Dress, Leo & Lin; Bag, Christian Dior; Boots, Louis Vuitton; Sunglasses (similar here), Valentino

Photography: Sophia Athas

This post was produced in collaboration with Leo & Lin

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What I Wore: In Check

30th June, 2020

A chilly family day out at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo on the weekend required having to rug up, so it was the perfect opportunity to snuggle up in this Rebecca Vallance checked coat. Whenever I’m opting for quite a simple outfit, I like to incorporate a statement piece to elevate it and give it a little extra personality. The print on this coat is quite striking so it was the perfect thing to pair back with the classic combination of jeans and a white top.

When I’m after an outfit that’s guaranteed to work I always opt for tried and tested formulas, in this case denim worked back with a white skivvy. This has become a go-to combination of mine during winter and when classic Levis are in the mix, it’s a time honoured fashion combination that forms the foundation for many a look in my wardrobe.

A big day of walking around is all about comfy shoes and these sneakers by D.O.F definitely ticked that box without scrimping on style. I particularly love the athletic vibe of these shoes and the fact it still has a sleek and stylish sensibility. As the final piece of this outfit puzzle, I went with white sunglasses to add a modern finishing touch, and help tie the entire look together.

Credits: Coat, Rebecca Vallance; Skivvy, Uniqlo; Jeans, Levis; Sneakers, D.O.F; Sunglasses, Valentino

Photography: Sophia Athas

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WINTER FAVES

18th June, 2013

 

 

Winter Essentials

Winter Essentials.

The winter chill has set in so it’s time to rug up! My winter essentials include: leather pants, a great pair of boots, a statement jacket, a shoulder bag, a belt and of course an umbrella for those rainy days! Here are some items on my wish list…

ETRO jacket (click to buy), Valentino studded leather belt, Saint Laurent skinny leather trousers, Saint Laurent LuLu leather shoulder bag, Givenchy shark lock suede wedge ankle boots, Alexander McQueen ivory resin skull handle umbrella.