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

hamptons cool

It's officially summer here in New York. Hot, humid heat in a city full of buildings and concrete is not cool. Ha! So being the New Yorker that I am, today I escaped the heat to the Hamptons. East Hampton in fact. So que this breezy baby doll dress that can withstand the humidity while simultaneously looking both chic and effortless, AND with hopefully just enough sparkle to distract from the too hot to wear down hair do! (Couldn't live without the top knot in this weather!) Add some simple silver accessories, like this DVF clutch which I currently have on high rotation, and it's the perfect outfit for both sight seeing during the day yet fabulous enough for cocktails come sunset! I'm not going to lie I even threw in a clambake for dinner just so I could pretend my life is straight off the set of Revenge! Hamptons bliss x K

Dress All Saints, Shoes House of Harlow, Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs

Clutch DVF, Ball Bracelet Tiffany & Co.

Sunglasses Chanel

date night

Every girl needs date night. A night where its just you, and your partner (and in this case a boat load of tourists!) So last night hubby and I set off on a romantic sunset cruise around NYC. Surprisingly, something I haven't ever thought to do before! So I put on my go-to fabulous DVF dress, (you know that one dress you own, that makes you feel fabulous no matter what?!), some new shoes, and even did my hair. Which, considering the windy boat trip, was completely pointless. But bad hair aside, what a glorious way to spend a night. Gorgeous views, a glass or two of champagne, and hubby. In the most amazing city in the world. Now thats perfection. x K

 1) Stand if you dare, amazing city skyline

2) Getting ready in our apartment

3) Endless city views

4) New shoes for date night, thanks See by Chloe

5) Statue of Liberty basking in the sun

6) Hubby and I with plenty of other boat goers enjoying the drinks and views

the met amazing

A few days ago I went to the MET museum to see an amazing Prada and Schiaparelli exhibition. Sitting amongst the other inspiring artwork that is always on display, it was hard not to be content with this limited edition exhibition. There were Prada dresses from various decades to be seen (unfortunately no pictures allowed!) but my favourites were easily those from the 60's collections (oh if only I owned one!). Think gorgeous embellishments, amazing detailed skirts and even more fabulous head wear. Surprisingly my least inspired looks were from the upcoming AW 13 season, not quite sure about the micro print pant suits (even if they were inspired by seasons past). But never the less, it's Prada, and it was amazing to get upclose to some of those amazing frocks. Not wanting to look less than fabulous for my trip to the MET I wore this Dianne Von Furstenberg dress and I cannot tell you how many comments I got from ladies both on the street and inside the gallery. A fabulous shape with a slight cut out back detail, and a an amazing tribal print, it's a dress I see myself wearing for many seasons to come. How MET worthy x K

Dress DVF, Bag and Sunglasses Chanel
Shoes House of Harlow, Cuff from W New York

from the rooftops

Nothing quite takes my breath away like the New York City skyline. It is one of those views that I could never ever get tired of. Like being near the Eiffel Tower at dusk, or watching the sunset over Santorini, or seeing a brand new pair of Louboutins (before their glorious red sole starts to wear off!). Only better. And to me, an amazing print dress holds the same appeal. This season I am having a love affair with scarf prints, and I think there is nothing more fabulous than a scarf print dress. A nod to the amazing Versace catwalks of SS 12, anything scarf printed is very on trend right now. I just couldn't walk past this amazing BCBG Max Azria maxi with its gorgeous front pleat detail and sweeping floor length skirt. And while I think it is perfectly glamorous for these soaring New York temperatures (even hotter from the rooftops!), Im willing to say I will probably attempt it back home with some sort of black fur to keep out the cold. How fabulous! So now I ask, what takes your breathe away? x K  

Dress BCBG Max Azria, Clutch DVF, Bracelet Tiffany & Co.

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