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What I Wore: Black Velvet

25th May, 2023

As we head into winter, I’m all about layering textures and embracing rich fabrics. It’s definitely the time of year when luxe fabrications are in order. So, this set by Witchery really appealed because who doesn’t love a velvet moment? The matching set is something I do so frequently now because it such an easy, effortless way to dress. The boxy cropped jacket, teamed with a wide leg pant feels very opulent, looks polished and the textures gives a classic silhouette a bit of an edge. It’s also a bit 70s Jane Birkin, which I love. Also, worn separately, the two pieces are able to be turned into multiple looks. For example the jacket with a pair of jeans, and the pants with a crisp white shirt. When wearing such a heavy fabric as velvet, I think you need to look for some relief in the form of  finishing details. The braided edging breaks up the heaviness and adds an element of interest.

I quite liked the suit vibe of this dress, but didn’t want it to look overly sharp or structured so I opted to wear a sweater underneath. I went for a pattern because a plain black top would have looked too stark. Also, PSA: pointed toe shoes are back. It’s closed toe shoe time again and this slingback style, also by Witchery was perfect. I liked that the block heel grounded the look while and was supremely comfortable. This exercise in layering and luxe fabrics has me wanting to play around with my winter wardrobe and get ready for the looks I can wear over the coming colder months.

Credits: Jacket, pants, shoes, Witchery

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This post was produced in collaboration with Witchery

 

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What I Wore: Animal Instinct

9th May, 2023

I’ve often heard of animal prints being referred to as a neutral and while not a traditional neutral, I can see the logic in that. Animal prints are actually a really versatile print to work with. I’d attribute it to mostly being about the neutral tones that underpin an animal print including hues of camel, beige and black. So, while at first an animal print might be a little tricky to work with, it becomes a little less intimidating when you categorise it as being a neutral piece—consider it the same way you’d use a camel top or a beige pant. Case in point: this ocelot print dress from Witchery. I love how this dress makes a visual statement but it’s still a relatively easy piece to pair back with other items in my wardrobe. I could pop on a black blazer or a long length coat with this dress quite easily and have a considered outfit that’s perfect for work, an event, or teamed with a comfy pair of shoes, I could easily wear this while doing the school run. The turtle neck, the long sleeves and the A-line midi length style elevate this look, allowing it to be taken in myriad directions while keeping its polish throughout.

With a dress that has so much personality and flair, I needed pieces that would ground this look so I kept my accessories quite simple. Understated pieces work well to complement animal prints, so I opted for a pair of black almond toe ankle boots. The solid profile works well against the vibrant nature of the dress and is a great length to be worked back with a midi dress. The 90s style shoulder bag is definitely having a moment this season, so this black bag was just the right silhouette to pair with this look. It has a very on trend feel to it, but the chain link detail keeps it looking classic.

Credits: Dress, bag and boots, Witchery

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This post was produced in collaboration with Witchery

 

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What I Wore: Baby, it’s cold outside

20th April, 2023

Winter dressing is all about great layering—it’s the best way to stay cosy and warm, and looks ultra chic at the same time. A lot of chain stores are doing their autumn/winter drops right now and there’s definitely plenty of gems to snap up. I recently collaborated with Witchery and uncovered some great winter staples to take me through the next few months. The lynchpin of any great winter look is a gorgeous coat. This longline herringbone blazer is the ideal statement piece as it can work back with everything from jeans, to trousers and in my case a buttery soft pair of leather leggings. Also, it’s a great way to add texture to a look and give it some depth.

It’s worth investing in good basics at the start of a season and wear them non-stop. A black knit is an essential when it comes to winter layers. It’s great for popping under a jacket or coat, it can be worked back with virtually everything and can transition to spring beautifully. Also, now is the time to consider your pants situation! I’ve long sung the praises of leather leggings and it’s definitely something I can attest to wearing to death when temperatures drop. They’re a great layering piece, are unbelievably comfy and so good at keeping the chill away. I’ve worn them with heels with this particular outfit, but they’re also great with sneakers or loafers. Their versatility is one of the reasons I love them and they add a stylish touch to any ensemble.

I’ve always said that a leather bag is an essential in any wardrobe and this particular style is great. It’s roomy enough to carry all my bits and pieces for the day, and has a modern silhouette that’s very of the moment. Also, pointed slingbacks never go astray. Wear them to work or out to dinner or an event—the occasions are endless.

Credits: Blazer, sweater, pants, bag and shoes, Witchery

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This post was produced in collaboration with Witchery

 

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What I wore this week

8th September, 2022

It’s been a busy few days and another week of transeasonal weather in Sydney. Don’t you just love when it’s hot one minute and cold the next? I’ve also had a few different things on this week so I’ve been able to utilise various aspects of my wardrobe, along with incorporating a few not-so-new-anymore wardrobe updates into the mix. It’s always great to be able to rediscover old pieces and find ways to rejuvenate them into new looks. Here’s what I wore this week.

I wore this to a launch and loved it so much it had to be revisited again. Matching sets are such a great go-to for events as they instantly look polished and you don’t really have to do much at all! I added some nude Bottega heels to achieve a more streamlined silhouette with the white top and white pants, while a tan bag added a little hint of colour.

Credits: Top and pants, Ess the Label; Bag (similar here), Saben; Heels, BottegaVeneta

I’d say this is one of my fave weekday uniforms – jeans, a tee and a blazer are one of my failsafe outfit combinations. It’s comfy plus I can get away with wearing it to work and also the school run. Black boots are a great way to ground an outfit and give it a bit of edge, while I don’t think you can ever go wrong with a classic blazer like this Michael Lo Sordo number.

Credits: Blazer, Michael Lo Sordo; Jeans, Levis; Boots, Witchery; Bag, Prada

You can’t get more comfortable than this look, and the beauty in it is that I think it still looks polished. This quarter zip jumper by Venroy and good ol’ fashioned denim and white sneakers is my usual shortcut to an easy, unfussy look. There’s also a freshness to wearing white that makes it perfect for spring.

Credits: Jumper, Venroy; Jeans, Levis; Sneakers, Burberry

As you can see, the girls and I love a spring dress. This mint green dress by Acler is such an on trend silhouette with the puff sleeves and the fitted bodice, but feels elevated with the embroidered trim. Also now that we’ve farewelled winter, I definitely think it’s the perfect time to embrace some colour, particularly soft pastels such as this.

Credits: Dress, Acler

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What I wore this week

25th August, 2022

We’ve had some really beautiful days in Sydney of late so I’ve been able to break out some fun pieces designed for warm weather. I’m really loving the little bursts of sunny days as it’s a great preview of spring — can’t wait to wear more of that part of my wardrobe. I’ve embraced some classic staples this week and some failsafe combinations, but it has also been fun to wear some statement looks featuring bold colours. Here’s what I wore this week.

Jeans and a white shirt is one of those combinations I don’t have to think about because it’s guaranteed to work every time. These jeans have been such a great addition to my wardrobe as I’ve been able to style them in so many different ways and they’re a great wash to work back with various colours. This shirt is from this year’s Witchery white shirt campaign and is the ideal fit to tuck into jeans, plus I love the pocket feature. Paired with statement earrings, it adds a touch of glam to a daytime look.

Credits: Shirt and earrings, Witchery; Jeans, Slvrlake

Off to an event with this all blue look. Love layering the one colour as it can be so impactful when paired together. This cobalt blue hue is so striking and great for an evening event. This blouse worn separately is the ideal piece to add a polished splash of colour to an outfit, while the pants are a ski pant design which makes them ultra comfortable. I added a bit of contrasting colour with the yellow Fendi bag and my go-to Bottega heels.

Credits: Top, pants and earrings, Manning Cartell; Bag, Fendi; Heels, Bottega Veneta

Felt like wearing some colour to an event and what better hue to embrace than sunshine yellow? This column dress by Camilla and Marc features soft, splashes of orange-y yellow so it’s perfect for spring-like weather. I also love the sleek silhouette plus paired with nude heels it achieves an elongated effect.

Credits: Dress, Camilla and Marc; Bag, Apede Mod; Heels Scanlan Theodore; Sunglasses, Le Specs

The cutest of tops, this Maggie Marilyn number is a real statement piece. The puff sleeves offer a striking feature and the ruching adds a flattering touch. I’ve always loved the contrasting effect of pink and white and these wide leg pants are not only a great example of a wardrobe piece that embraces understated glam, but it’s a great piece to allow the top to pop. I discovered the perfect pink shoe with these Gucci pumps so of course I had to pair them with this look.

Credits: Top, Maggie Marilyn; Pants, Bianca Spender; Heels, Gucci

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What I wore this week

4th August, 2022

It’s still all about winter dressing but this week in Sydney we did experience what felt like a glorious spring day which was a nice reprieve from the cold weather. I’m still embracing so many winter warmers in my closet and am having fun rediscovering that part of my wardrobe again after my holiday break. I had a few appointments and meetings this week so I embraced a lot of dressy, elevated looks but luckily I was still able to incorporate some casual ensembles in the mix. Here’s what I wore this week.

Back into winter gear and loving tonal ensembles. I’ve always found layering varying shades but in a similar colour family achieves a really impactful look. I layered a few earthy pieces here and found it added some warmth to my outfit. Also, I’m not sure about you but I loved the break from constantly wearing pants or jeans throughout winter by doing a midi skirt/boots combination. I highly recommend it for keeping warm, but taking your outfit in a different direction.

Credits: Skirt, Camilla and Marc; Top, Venroy; Bag, Gucci, Boots, Seed; Coat, Karen Millen

Doing another take on the skirt/boots combination with this head to toe look from Seed. I wore this look to host an event for Seed earlier in the year and found it be a great go-to look for when I’ve got a meeting or event to attend. Once again I’m embracing tonal hues, but I also love doing crisp whites in winter. It’s a little more unexpected as far as winter hues go and it adds a level of freshness. Loving the resurgence of the knee high boot, it’s definitely a great way to dress up many an outfit.

Credits: Jumper, coat and boots, Seed

This outfit ties into my motto of ‘off duty wear but keep it polished’. Jeans and a white shirt have always been my go-to when it comes to casual wear, but I wanted to take it up a notch so paired it with this Camilla and Marc trench. It’s comfy yet chic and something I do quite often whenever I’m doing a jeans and tee pairing throughout the cooler months. I went for a simple pair of white sneakers and added a Louis Vuitton top handle bag to help me carry all my essentials around for the day.

Credits: Trench, Camilla and Marc; T-shirt, Uniqlo; Jeans, Slvrlake; Bag, Louis Vuitton; Sneakers, Burberry;

This was a shoot day and I felt in the mood to dress up a little so went with this puff sleeve top by Aje and an Anna Quan mini. I’ve worn both pieces so many times and have really managed to maximise the cost per wear on both of them. Being on my feet most of the day, I went for flat Chanel slingbacks to stay comfortable but polished at the same time.

Credits: Top, Aje; Skirt, Anna Quan; Slingbacks, Chanel

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What I wore this week

21st April, 2022

From a wardrobe clear out to workout gear and my fave polished off duty looks, this week has seen it all. I’ve embraced a whole lot of colour while going for an all black look the next, but it’s always a good week when I’m able to wear my faves, but rework them in a new way, while also embracing some fun new additions. Here’s what I wore this week.

I’m taking part in Vinnies’ The Drop and this Lover trench is something I’m giving away. And I want you to snap it up! You can find more info here. A printed trench is such a great way to liven up a pared back look like jeans and a tee or as a statement topper over a dress. Either way, it’s such a fun designer piece to have you in your closet!

Credits: Trench, Lover; Heels, Scanlan Theodore; Earrings, Oroton; Sunglasses, Chanel

Once I find activewear that I love I like to grab a set in different colours. I’ve got this Year of Ours set in a neutral colour and am a huge fan because it’s comfy and provides great support but I could also walk out the door and wear this to grab a coffee. I like embracing different colours when it comes to activewear as wearing all black all the time just gets a little repetitive.

Credits: Top and leggings, Year of Ours

Jeans and a fun top is one fashion equation that always works. I’ve waxed lyrical about my love of denim this week so it’s no surprise that it always gets a workout in my weekly wardrobe rotation. I’m embracing more relaxed styles when it comes to jeans, but I always like to pair it with something more fitted at the top, such as this Manning Cartell halter top. Not only is the style a lot of fun, I’m always a fan of anything in Barbie pink!

Credits: Top, Manning Cartell; Jeans (similar here), Viktoria and Woods

I’ve really come around to wearing black trousers in a more casual way of late. I used to categorise them as being more of a dressy piece, but paired with a tee and sandals it really works to create a polished off duty look. Also, it’s one way to get more wear out of the trousers that you’d usually relegate for work or an occasion, and I’m a fan of being able to extend the use of pieces I already own.

Credits: Top, RtA; Pants, Witchery; Bag, Chanel; Shoes, Ducie; Sunglasses, Bec and Bridge x Pared

 

 

 

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What I Wore: Witchery x Ellery

10th March, 2022

I love a great designer collaboration, so I was so excited to hear that designer Kym Ellery was teaming up with Witchery to create a capsule collection. The results are nothing less than ultra wearable — as soon as I saw the entire range I wanted everything! The vibe is very Ellery, and having been a fan of the brand over the years, it’s definitely great to see new pieces with the label’s signature modern and sleek aesthetic. I really liked the play on volume, with voluminous sleeves, cinched waists and flared hems all making an appearance, plus the hues of soft lilac and a thoroughly electric cobalt blue added some vibrancy.

While there were definitely plenty of pieces in the range that I bookmarked for various occasions, I did fall in love with the below LBD. Shift dresses have always been a key aspect of my wardrobe, I’ve worn them to work, while I was pregnant, to events…but this particular style felt fresh, with just the right amount of drama. The clean lines of the dress evoke a classic feel, but what I loved most were the feature sleeves. It’s always great when a simplicity is injected with a little playfulness and the frill sleeves certainly did just that. The waterfall effect was the final clincher – so much fun, and a definite statement.

Working with black, I had a blank palette to work with and I like being able to take an outfit in myriad directions. I wanted to break up the black a little so I thought a little colour was in order. These forest green heels with tie feature worked well against the dark hue of the dress, and helped inject a little zing of energy.

Credits: Dress, Ellery x Witchery; Heels, Billini

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

 

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What I Wore: Chain Reaction

22nd February, 2022

With autumn just around the corner, I’ve been looking for new pieces that will help me transition into the cooler weather but also work in that transseasonal period where you never know whether it’s going to be hot or cold. I always look for things that can layer really well, and also a few on trend pieces that will help update my existing wardrobe. I recently collaborated with Witchery and pulled together this great look that ticks all the new season boxes. The focal point is definitely the chain print shirt. I love its 70s vibe and the striking print, which means it can easily dress up an outfit. I then paired it with a cream leather skirt, which is the perfect sartorial partner to let the shirt do all the talking. Plus I love the unexpected hue of the skirt — you always expect leather to be in dark hues and it’s nice to have an option that’s a little lighter and brighter.

I’m all about layering in the cooler months and this satin trench is just the thing to add a pop of colour to any look. I love the forest green hue, and the satin offers a nice textural element. Expect penny loafers to be huge during autumn/winter. I love their preppy and polished vibe and when worn with socks it’s gives it an old school feel. In terms of accessories I went for a cream bag to add some brightness and contrast to the darker hues of this outfit, and a pair of oversized sunnies just to cap off the look.

Credits: Shirt, skirt, trench, loafers; sunglasses and bag; Witchery

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This post was produced in collaboration with Witchery

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What I Wore: Purple Reign

16th February, 2022

Suiting is the kind of thing that just works all year round, but it’s always nice to tailor the style slightly according to the season. This linen suit by Witchery is the perfect lightweight option for this time of year, but it still has the style and gravitas of a classic suit. You can have all kinds of fun with suits these days from colours to detailing and cut outs, and in this instance it’s all about this vibrant purple hue. It’s truly a statement outfit. That’s the great thing about a suit. It has ample amounts of polish, but you can take it in a different direction just by choosing a certain shade or a particular cut. They’ve always fallen in the forever staple category for me for that reason. I wore this suit fully buttoned and more as a top rather than a jacket for a sexy take on on it, but you could easily add a white shirt to take it into a more relaxed direction, a crisp shirt for something that is sharp and sleek or a beautiful cami for a touch of romance.

Going over the top with my choice of shoes and accessories in this instance would negate the fact that the suit is designed to be the showpiece of this entire oufit, so I went for some stylish Witchery accoutrements that were pared back. These sandals are also in a purple hue which ties in nicely to the colour of the suit, while I opted for a crisp white bag to provide a little extra contrast to all the purple features in this outfit. The chain strap on the bag adds a classy touch.

When it comes to suits, I firmly believe you can choose go for ultra sleek or soft and feminine and everything in between. Therein lies the brilliance of suiting because it has longevity, and it can work for virtually any occasion and always packs a sartorial punch whenever and wherever you wear it.

Credits: Jacket and pants, shoes, and bag, Witchery

Photography: Ashleigh Larden

This post was produced in collaboration with Witchery