Take the path untaken, travel an unexpected journey. Feel the wind in your hair, the sun on your face…and have a picnic!
OK. I realise that may have been a somewhat abrupt anticlimax. But I’m running on lack of sleep. While I am aware the weather is getting colder, an autumn picnic is the perfect date idea. Why? Well it’s still warm enough that you can dress cute, but it’s also just that right amount of chilly that warrants a cosy snuggle under a blanket without it being too cold.
For this look, I matched my gorgeous Railway Girl Top from Miss Patina, with my denim shorts to add an essence of femininity to my casual denim shorts. I paired this with my favourite sandals (don’t you just love the stitching on these shoes!?) and completed the look with an off-white cardigan with elbow patch details.
Anyway, enough about fashion, there’s food to be had! Mmmmmm
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 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.
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!
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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