Category Archives: Fashion

FML: Botanica Fields

March 28, 2016 Siree 1 Comment

Top and Skirt: Overseas (Korea) | Necklace: House of Harlow | Bracelet: MadeWell | Rings: MOUSSY and Bondi Markets | Shoes: River Island

Ah, spring time how I love ya!

I can’t help but feel completely sakura fan-crazed and constantly oohing and ahhing at all the confetti buds on either the trees or carpet on the ground.

Inspired by all the flowers blooming right now, I love the botanical print on this skirt as it hints to something organic found in a bygone biology book rather than the symmetrical patterns you often see in stores. I also love this whole half bun undo trend ever since my favourite style muse Rita Ora featured it in her music clip “Body on Me.”

The mark of Spring is also a very busy and significant time on the calendar with many graduating or entering college freshman year for the first time, to the many young graduates dressed in business suits in hopes to win a spot at their desired career jobs. The positive new beginning is mixed with the melancholy of looking at the cherry blossoms as you leave the school gates for the last time.

For me, my final university semester brings a bit of sadness for its impending end but with Spring and Summer being an exciting time with festivals and many local attractions opening for the warmer season, I’m gonna make sure every moment counts until the end!

Until Next Time!

Siree

FML: A Gypsy Calling

January 4, 2016 Talyssa 4 Comments

Dress: Lady Luna – Blue Rhythm Dress | Rings: Wanderlust + Co | Shoes: Aldo

Rings from Wanderlust + Co (from left to right): V Bar Double Chain Ring | Multi-Tri Rose Gold Ring | Orbit and Stud Rose Gold Ring

Gypsy Magic

I’ve always been a boho fan, but gypsy vibes are a new thing I’m loving. I can’t help but want to be a magical, luna, gypsy, beach goddess alright!

I don’t know if you have noticed, but lately we’ve been kinda obsessed with Instagram. And thankfully so, because I happened to stumble across Lady Luna, an online fashion store based in Sydney with some serious boho and gypsy vibes.

One thing that always crosses my mind when I stumble across a store on social media is one question; “if I buy from this store, what kind of quality clothing am I going to receive?” I’ve bought from a few online stores widely advertised on social media and have been somewhat disappointed with my purchase. All too often the pieces are made from cheap materials, messy sewing and/or an awkward fit – you know the drill.

You can rest assured with Lady Luna. The material for this dress in particular is delicate, non-itchy – in fact it feels really luxurious and soft, of a high quality and well sewn. On top of that, the dress is well lined over the important areas (bust and skirt), which is especially great because there’s nothing worse than buying a see-through dress and having to find the perfect bra and slip to wear underneath it. Being able to throw this on with no worries is definitely a big bonus!

The only negative with me was with the make of this dress. I found I couldn’t lift my arms up too high past my shoulders without threatening to tear the dress. Not too sure if this was an error on my behalf and reading sizing guides wrong. Regardless I love this dress to bits, so this small negative really doesn’t stop be from wearing it.

A shout out to Wanderlust + Co, my new obsession for magical gypsy jewellery. Can’t wait to add more rings to my collection. Oh, and if you’re always worried about rings never fitting your finger (like me) , Wanderlust’s rings come in different sizes. Sizes are super accurate as well, so you’re always bound to find a ring that fits!

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FML: Beach Co-Ord

October 31, 2015 Talyssa 2 Comments

FlatLay02 — Co-ord: Calla Collections Macquarie Centre | Shoes: Forever21 | Bracelets: Korea | Rings: ASOS

Beach Time!

Ahhh!! I can’t contain my excitement these days. The weather is actually warm which naturally means…BEACH TIME!! I. love. the. beach. For this shoot we spent the day in Maroubra by the pools/baths and the rocks – it truly is a beautiful summer location.

I’ve been patiently waiting for a co-ord I actually like to come along and finally I found one! It’s not too flashy and just what I like, very simple but with unique detailing. For me, clothing is all about the small unique details. I absolutely love the white embroidery featured on the outfit as well as the white lace trimming. It’s the little things!

The best thing about summer fashion is how effortless it is – you don’t need to add 1001 layers to ensure you stay warm. Coordi’s make it this even easier – no more wondering what to pair your bottoms with.

Talyssa xx

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FML: Floral Transition

September 11, 2015 Talyssa 4 Comments

Jacket: No brand from Japan | Cardigan: Hollister | Crop Top: Forever 21 | Pants: Forever 21 | Shoes: Randa (Japan)

Ahhhh oh my gosh! I almost can’t contain my excitement for Spring!

I absolutely love this look – it’s super girly and colourful and I get to have a sneak peak of florals announcing “spring is here!” Yes!! Spring is finally here!!

Unfortunately though, it’s still a little chilli and the transition seasons are always hard to get the balance between keeping warm and keeping cool just right. Especially since Australian weather at this time varies drastically throughout the day – the mornings are winter freezing and the day heats up to almost summer temperatures.

So what do you do? You layer! Layering is probably my favourite thing to do with my outfits because it always ends up looking stylish. Plus an added bonus – you can always take the layers off as the day heats up!

Talyssa xx

Style Review

Zimmermann Resort Collection: Review & Preview

August 6, 2015 Siree Leave a comment

Resort in the City

Look at these stunning visions of beauty above!

The follow are some of my favourite pieces I love from the Resort 2015/16 Collection that to me shows off Zimmermann’s core. The attention to detail, the smart clever cutting of the fabric and delicate silhouettes are just stunning and are elements I love in fashion designs.

There’s no question and with one glance you just know. That unmistakable vibe that breathes off a design and its designer that’s distinctive of its namesake. There’s no better way to describe how sartorially sassy the way fabric hugs the skin so elegantly like Zimmermann does.

Any girl would feel like they were Miranda Kerr dressed to impress with such beauties (no VS wings needed).

Showing us the way to cut-out here, I adore Zimmermann’s sensibility to form. Simply love, love, love the mix prints and risqué silk-like fabric that drapes almost sensually on the body, revealing just the right amount of skin to stay flirty and classy with each careful cut-out shape.

Of course, no mention of Zimmermann would be complete without mentioning their swimwear.

No boring one piece here! Have you ever seen anything like these before?!

The designs are so on point with these little numbers, they have done us beach-loving Australian ladies proud to display such praise-worthy wears on the international scene.

And just when you thought the word “resort” only meant beachwear. Ha! Think again!

Zimmermann shows how bold and contemporary on runway to ready-to-wear versatile the pieces can be. No doubt I am feeling inspired to try this fresh new form of modern mod mode soon. Perfection.

While I feel like a gushing girly-girl showing off such eye candy prettiness, let’s just take a minute to absorb the beauty that is these structured details in their 2015 work shall we.

Just wow! The intricate lace layout and the safari boho casual air leaves me wanting to take on the urban jungle game wearing these as my warrior outfits any time.

Exploring the town and pounding pavement with some killer style. Erm, why not?!

Moving towards 2016, be sure to check out their campaign for more here!

Until Next Time!

Siree

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FML: Back to School

June 21, 2015 Siree 4 Comments

Top: Zara // Skirt: Zara // Shoes: Seed Heritage // Bow Brooch: DIY

Class Starts Now

… and you’re running around wondering what you are going to wear!

Attending the school of style and judging between rocking up in pajama party gear or better-look-like-I-ironed-this-shirt OOTD, the campus is a great place to play dress up or dress down (or forever in whatever works mode. I tend to get sloppier as the years went on).

Seeing this combo on a Zara mannequin, I knew I had to get ALL of it. But something was missing.

Although I wanted to add a proper bow-tie, I think this little bowsie brooch I whipped up gave it a whimsical touch playing the part of a good studious student, though I would never get to the lecture room on time to save my life.

Time to end this with a fashionably late pun!

Until Next Time!

Siree

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