getting back into the swing of it

Back to work, back to 'real' life and back to cold old Melbourne. (And still no camera, thanks Canon!) And so my winter wardrobe finally comes into play for 2012. While I admit dressing for winter in glamorous fur and sumptuous leather has its appeal, there really is nothing that could prepare me for going from 30+ temperatures in NYC to barely 4 degrees when i role out of bed in cold Melbourne! Not wanting to be sucked into the drab and dreary blacks and greys winter dressing normally equates to, I am loving this Dianne Von Furstenburg dress that I picked up in New York. (I mean what is not to love about her amazing pieces!?) A classic belted at the waist silk shift, I adore the print and it's amazing color play on a classic spot. And because everything is all about back detail right now, I love the way it buttons completely down the back. 

And if I can't have my daily Starbucks, my extremely hot soy from Cafe Q in Clifton Hill will have to do. Arrrgghh Melbourne, I'm home. When can i go again? x K

Dress DVF, Shoes Christian Louboutin, Bag Louis Vuitton,

Tights Top Shop, Sunglasses Tom Ford, Ring Ippolita

Ball Bracelet Tiffany & Co. , Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs

fashion canyon

On my way to school, and totally getting my print vibe on. Hello Versace! Well almost. I am currently having a major brand crush on this dress by Clover Canyon. Every piece in their range is crafted with an amazing, wow, gorgeous print (think loud and bright and perfect for both ME and this season!)  I am especially loving the timeless shift silhouette, and with it's subtle nod to the scarf print trend, it's so right for summer. BUT as with any fabulous print piece, I urge you to not discard from your wardrobe too quickly! Simply become a hoarder like me (hello taking up two wardrobes at home!) and you will soon see that a great print will last a life time x K

Dress Clover Canyon, Bag Chanel

Shoes Christian Louboutin, Ring & Bangle Ippolita

Bracelet Tiffany & Co.

mint obsession

I'm having a mint moment. One where I want to paint my walls mint, make mint infused salads and wear mint, preferably tonally color blocked and head to toe. And while I promise you I will attempt all three of these while I am in New York (potentially paint my nails, not the walls of our apartment!) I am completely aware how hard this color can be for the Australian winter. So I was delighted to find this boucle jacket in Zara while I was in London recently. A fabulous icy mint green, with a cool zip front and raw edge trim, it is perfect for wearing now with leather or denim (and will be equally amazing come summer over a crisp white dress). Fabulous? I think so! x K

Jacket Zara, Tee James Perse,
Leather Shorts Warehouse, Cuff Chanel,
Sunglasses Tom Ford,
Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs, Necklace F21, Tights TopShop
Shoes Christian Louboutin, Earrings Tiffany & Co

block out

Block heels are having a massive moment. And because I completely struggle to walk in a) massive high heels and b) any heel that doesn't represent a balancing platform the size of a tree trunk, I am in shoe heaven. Loving the wear with everything nude hue of these (my latest purchase, thanks Zara!), and the perspex heel adds extra wow. They are like candy for my feet x K

Shoes Zara, Nails OPI San-tantonio

But I also love these color blocked Christian Louboutins if you dare, these amazing perspex heels from Stella (sigh!), or these ever more affordable (yet still amazing) metallic heels from Topshop. You can't go wrong!

torn apart

I have always had a thing for ripped denim. Comfy, casual, slightly baggy, very ripped. I love the comments I get when I unexpectedly wear it with amazing heels and even more so when teamed with this fabulous ombre faux fur (which I anticipate will become my favourite jacket this winter!) I'm hoping this trend will stick around for a while as I have my eyes on this amazing ACNE ripped pencil skirt for summer. Sigh! x K

Jeans Abercrombie and Fitch, TShirt James Perse, 

Ombre Fur H+M, Necklace Anthropologie, 

Shoes Christian Louboutin, Clutch DVF, 

Ippolita and Tiffany Bracelets