Public Holiday Dressing!

Yesterday was a public holiday in Australia for ANZAC day! Was a great day to relax and unwind, and so I celebrated by going around to a friends BBQ. Unfortunately the weather was pretty dismal, so the festivities were moved from outside to inside! It was alright though because once the footy came on TV, everyone gravitated towards the screen anyway. This is what I wore:

Comfy knit and jeans for the cold weather, dressed up with some outrageous leopard flats and some classic accessories! Chic yet still casual :)

Towards the end of the night, out came the old school boardgames! We re-lived our childhood memories playing classics such as Jenga, Twister, Trivial Pursuit, and other fun games! Ahh Good Times!

What did you get up to ANZAC day!? And more importantly, what did you wear! Let me know!

Trench Coat Fever

Went into Zara today with some friends "just for a quick look", as one of them had never been before and was keen to check it out after all the hype. As usual, couldn't help myself and possibly picked up the most perfect trench in the world (second to Burberry of course!).


This trench is the perfect colour too- neutral!
Classic shapes create a great silhouette! Looks great from the back too!

From the rack to my wardrobe- this piece will surely get heaps of wear!

I've been on the hunt for a trench like this for a couple of years now- but the colour/ fit/buttons/length/price was never quite right. I think I am just Too Fussy! This trench is the closest I have come to meeting all the criteria, and hopefully I won't find a better one now otherwise I will cry!

I think the trench is one of those versatile pieces that can be worn with anything. I think I will be channeling my inner french lady, with breton striped top, blue jeans, black ballet flats and oversized sunglasses. The trench is also great for work over pencil skirts, shift dresses, and cigarette pants. Perhaps you may even surprise your husband with super high heels, a trench, and a little lacy somethin' somethin' underneath ;)

The celebs are fan of trench coats too. They all seem to be styling them very simply, and letting the trench be the star of the outfit and speak for itself. Jessica, Gwen, and Camille have all jumped on the bandwagon.


Kate Middleton adds a touch of regal elegance to hers with a little frill at the bottom.

Charlize, Demi, Kate, Hayden, Maggie, J-Lo (nearly wrote Jwow hehe!) and Kate all don their trenchcoats in neutral too.

Emma Watson, the face of Burburry, wears their trenches expertly. Loving that studded arm one! Maybe the next trend is matching your trench to your hand bag? Studs galore!

Mary Kate Olsen doing her best bag lady impression looks stunning in this oversized trench.

When Victoria Beckham wears a trench, you know that it is in the height of fashion :)

And of course, when you see Miss Piggy wearing one....well, you know you simply MUST buy one! ;) (I think she does it better than the celebs!)

Do you own a trench? How do you style it! I would love to hear some suggestions!

Having A Moment...

Whenever I make a trip to the GPO, I always find myself in Karen Millen. I have been a big fan of her formal dresses for ages, and having bought one of them myself, I can vouch that they are well made from beautiful fabrics, and usually a very flattering fit. Respect.

I think this season they are having a Moment, with some really lovely pieces in stock right now. It took most of my self restraint not to try things on, becuase once that happens, all other considerations fly right out the window!

Here's my favourite picks from the current collection, pictures courtesy of the website:

I love every piece of clothing in this picture. The Jacket. The Dress. The Clutch. The Shoes.
Damnnnnn......

I'm in CHARGE!

I really like houndstooth print and patent, so this clutch ticks all the boxes for me.

Cute everyday wallet for the minimalist in all of us. Tan makes it more relaxed with the buckle keeping things sharp.

Who doesn't love a red peplum dress? Work, Cocktails, Weddings, this dress will have you covered.

In the words of Rachel Zoe, "I Die!". This coat was MADE for me. Unfortunately, the price was not. $745 and waiting for a sale...

This cutie also comes in black, another great classic coat which can be worn anywhere for any occasion. This one would only look good all belted and zipped up I reckon.

Do you like Karen Millen? Have you ever bought from the store? Tell me below!

Wednesday Winter Wishlist!

Despite all the lovely warm and sunny weather that Melbourne is getting right now, I still have Winter fashion on the brain! I have been browsing the chain store websites this week to see what the stores are peddling, and have found some gorgeous pieces that I might have to go in and try on.

I think about 3/4 of my current wardrobe is probably from high street chain stores, and places like Myers and David Jones. 15% is from little independent boutiques, and the remaining 5% from online stores. The few rare designer pieces I own don't count as this would be less than 1%!

Anyway, heres a quick wrap up of some fast fashion that I'm craving:

Saba Houndstooth Skirt. I love this! The metallic makes it dressier for night time, and it looks great just with plain black tops and tights. Having said that, I dont know what else I could wear this with.

Saba red dress. Gorgeous!!!! This deep cranberry hue is so seductive! Would be a killer first date outfit ;)
Saba bag. I quite like this! I have a feeling this is a designer imitation/inspiration piece, but can't picture which one exactly. The pony hair makes it a bit more visually interesting texture wise.

Forever new chain knit! I will definitely be going to try this one on! I love a good grey knit, and this one again has metallic through it for a more dressy look. Black skinny jeans and a scarf and this jumper will shine!

David lawrence top. Great for work with a pencil skirt or pants, the colour again is strong and vibrant. Orange to me is such a power colour, it screams "Don't Mess With Me!"

Marcs leopard ballet flats! I love these for knocking around on casual days, great with a pair of jeans and a slouchy top. Even better if the outfit is monochrome, then these babies will really pop!

David Lawrence trench. Love a good trench. Enough Said.

Love a good trench in Blue even more.

I have been umming and ahhing over this Rebecca Minkoff MAC for ageeesss. Should I just bite the bullet and BUY IT?

This Nicholas Dress is stunning. If you have a spare $530 please wire into my bank account.

So thats my chain store wish list for this week. Which pieces do you like? Which ones do you think I should buy? Which ones would YOU buy? Comment Below!