Besides my current folk style obsession, I am also enjoying the casual varsity look that seems to be coming back into style again. It’s such a winter friendly style since you can layer different textures and patterns together to pull off something preppy.
I am also loving the whole collar necklace trend and then I saw this shirt while shopping at WEGO with an attached collar faux necklace AND it was on sale for $8! The best of both worlds and such a steal!
On another note, I’m heading back to Sydney next week after my one-year absence for a short visit! So excited to be reunited with my other half Talyssa and everyone, as well as going from cold to hot as I plan to visit the beach as much as possible.
When Macklemore helped us understand the joys of thrifting from once trash to “another man’s come up,” the dig for second-hand threads on the interweb exploded with possibilities for those many poor youtube/tumblr savvy college life pockets to keep being stylish – even if it may have come from your grandpa or ma’s closet.
Folkstyle may be the best at representing every Millennial’s affectionate overuse of the hashtags #OOTD #Wanderlust since it combines both the free-to-be-me gypsy boho trend mixed with the thirst-for-travel ethnic inspired details.
It reminds me of my Japanese culture teacher while I was still at university who wore a new outfit from the many countries she visited. She’s been to over 48 countries and counting! She is definitely someone who truly breathes and lives to learn and teach other cultures while being a well-traveled lady herself! Imagining all the passport stamps and leftover currency she must have collected over the years…
Side note, I am also completely taken by the brand Lily Brown and this cute-to-handle top from their first Autumn Collection lineup. I love the cute embroidery but I must say, the mesh material itches like hell! Alas, beggars can’t be choosers… even with that price tag hmm ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Now to find some big ass coat…that I might need to get from my grandmother…
Unlike Siree, I have a serious lack of winter clothes! I find winter too cold that I often opt for comfort rather than style (I know, the blasphemy!).
It’s still pretty cold in Sydney and during one of my winter hauls, I found these cute polkadot pants from Zara. Loving the vintage vibes, I bought them! Also on sale (and also from Zara) I found my new favourite blouse. The photos don’t show it that well, but it’s a really nice, casual-chic looking blouse and I absolutely love the tiny button detailing.
On a side note, this was the last shoot I did in my apartment! Two weekends ago I moved back home with the ‘rents for a myriad of different reasons – my apartment block was going to be knocked down at some point in the near future, my house mate was moving out and finding a new one is a tedious and terrible process and also, I’m going to France in a month and the prospect of paying rent while being on holiday with the possibility of not having a house mate – or a new one that I would know nothing about – wasn’t a pleasant one.
So here I am, feeling like I’ve taken a step back in life, but marching on full forward regardless.
I have come to realise that I am no good with summer fashion. More than a normal person I have a serious lack of summer clothes with me to cycle through, unfortunately, but come autumn and I’ll be more imaginative with my style choices for sure.
Falling into old habits, I love this two-piece matchy-matchy style outfit from runaway bandits. It reminds me of the Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream perfume bottle which is my all time favourite scent. It’s super breezy as well which is really good in this hot Japan summer heat. No joke, I’m sweating buckets here in just a tee!
On a side note, I’m totally re-loving this Japanese magazine called “&Premium 11.” This one is an old edition but it’s called “Standard” and the theme is around the philosophy of slow-fashion and building a wardrobe that reflects your “standard” ideals of style choices based on quality, not quantity.
Though their displayed price tags are a bit too high for an average person to invest in one piece let alone a combined outfit in one coordination (unless you be ballin’). It’s a philosophical movement of sorts to show how you can develop a personal style. It’s something I’m really interested in for a future wardrobe overhaul but that’s another post for another day.
This week I had the pleasure of attending the regional final of the international Woolmark prize for Australia and New Zealand. For those who don’t know, this prize celebrates outstanding fashion talents from around the globe in a competition that challenges participants to test the boundaries of merino wool.
Of the talent present on the night, Australian labels Exinfinitas and macgraw took out the competition with their unique, innovative and forward thinking designs. Macgraw stole the show with a two-piece look that showcased a soft pink overcoat with hand embroidered merino wool flowers. Inspired by the Flannel Flower native to Sydney, the piece embodied the soft woolly feel of the flower.
Woolmark 2016 regional finalists for Australian/New Zealand
From luxury fashion to contemporary street wear, merino wool is soft on the skin and provides superior drape that follows the form of the wearer’s body – making it an ideal, trendy and not to mention warm must-have for winter. But if you’re not too sure where to start on the next wool piece for your closet, don’t worry! The Woolmark Company puts together a seasonal guide that curates the most inspirational emerging wool trends known as ‘The Wool Lab’. This year, The Wool Lab has identified 7 themes for 2016/17 Autumn/Winter that are inline with the latest fashion trends.
Here’s the scoop on two of my favourites below:
Swatches provided by The Wool Lab
Normdecor
Redefining elegance, Normdecor is about wearing structured but comfortable clothes with deluxe touches. This look takes inspiration from different fashion eras and cultures.
I love how magical this shoot turned out! I got this maxi dress from a cute little pop up store in Bondi called The Cherry Shop. I absolutely love the details on this dress especially the little shell-like buttons that line down the center and diverge into the split.
The shoes perfectly match this dress and I love how much detail has gone into these sandals. There are so many different textures and materials used, yet the shoes still remain relatively simple looking. If you’re interested, these little numbers were from Aldo.
See below for detail shots!
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