opposites

Hot and cold. Black and white. Gold and Silver. All opposites. And opposites attract, right? My latest adventures (a combination of "opposites" work vs. play) were no different. Rain in Hawaii. Hot in Miami. Snow in London and Paris. Each place so different to the last. Yet a perfect trip. I always feel lucky that I get the chance to travel for work, but being away from my hubby so frequently sometimes takes its toll (on me, im sure he is content playing golf!!) Luckily for me, this time I got to take him with me and that meant a little bit of relaxing time too. So hello 2013. Hopefully you will stay tuned for some exciting new things happening this year on fabulousforthefabulous x K

 

1) Romantic Paris in the snow  2) Wishing I could surf in Waikiki  3) My new favourite breakfast treat: Acai berry bowls while shopping in Waikiki  4) Snowy London Rooftops down Oxford St  5) The most amazing sunsets at the Southern most point of the USA  6) Palm Trees and Thatch roof views whilst sun baking  7) All things French: Isabel Marant, Chanel and Taittinger in Paris  8) Spring 13 trends black and white in Miami  9) Chasing the sun in Hawaii in Carmen Marc Valvo and Marc by Marc Jacobs  10) Early morning views through our Paris window  11) Retro pit stops to find delish North Shore tacos  12) Romantic views from our terrace on the North Shore   13) Old and new favourites from Paris  14) Catching some sun at the southern most point of the USA  15) I heart Waikiki and sunsets 

joining the army

London has gone crazy for khaki, and I am loving it. Stud collared shirts? Check. Camouflage jackets with juxtaposed bling pocket detail? Yes please. Oversized knits with studded shoulders? Don't mind if i do. And the perfect way to wear it is by teaming a great khaki piece with something amazingly girly underneath. (Especially loving the Topshop military jacket and lace dress combo above!) Don't feel ready to attempt this girly vs. tough girl look? Go old school and try a camo back pack. The perfect accessory, army style. x K

cheerio

Travelling is always interesting. New food, new people, new fashion. You never know exactly what you will see, or what will inspire you. And while I have been crazed working in London for the past few (rainy) days (cheers London), it's finally time to move on to the glorious US of A. Specifically California. And aside from the 5am wake up call tomorrow, to me that means warmer weather, girls in cut offs and maxi dresses (summer inspiration at it's best!), and consuming copious amounts of fish tacos (and guacamole, which i swear is a food group!). So here's my good bye to London, and a big fat hello to LA. May you bring sunshine and summer fashion to my life x K  

Cute cosmetic case, Pull and Bear

Love this business man, skateboarding around the airport on 

the back of his briefcase. Where can i get one of those?

Breakfast at the airport, avocado and hummus are my diet staples!

neon lights

The sugary tones of London have me inspired. For pastels, yes, but more for how I can take a gorgeous pastel dress and turn it into something a little unexpected. So what better way to break up a soft hue than to add a loud, neon pink trim. With so many neon accessories out there right now, like this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag and this Timex watch, its easy to add a touch of neon to your life. It's the perfect balance between too sweet and too sour. And because I'm just too old to rock head to toe neon (aren't I?!) it's the perfect way to update your look for right now. Try it x K

Dress Top Shop, Belt New Look, Shoes Zara
Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bracelet Tiffany and Co.
Shopping Bag Forever 21

sundae dreams

For my 21st birthday, I had a kiddy party. Think fairy floss and snow cones, and all things girly and fun. (Shall I also mention that for my wedding I wanted a Mr. Whippy Van, but my husband deemed that ridiculous!) So needless to say I am a fan of all things sugary and sweet. And that's exactly how London is making me feel right now. Think retro style quirky prints (hello Prada car print) and sugary pastels so tempting they make you want to eat candy all day long! (Nothing like a sugar high when your shopping!) Mix and match, or color block your favourite hue, there's no wrong color in the palette. Here's some of my favourite sundae moments x K

Perfect candy accessories

Amazing color blocked shoes, love the too cute sock combo

Paint your nails in every sorbet shade you can find

Quirky prints like ice-creams and cars are so on trend

leather out

There is something funny about coming to London to work on Australian SS12, and find it raining. And cold. Although I guess it is London, so what can I expect! Apparently it's been raining for the past month, and while I love to rug up and enjoy the London winters (hello cosy uggs on my feet and yummy mulled wine!), I was really hoping for some sunshine. Puddles aside, its been the perfect weather to team my wear with anything leather leggings with this seasons coolest (or should that be hottest!?) new trends. While I have always been a leather jacket girl, I'm really loving anything leather right now. I especially have a massive crush on this All Saints jacket in gorgeous metallic, but would also love to try this Oasis leather skirt in too cute pastels. What a perfect way to bring leather to your summer wardrobe! x K

Sequin Tunic H+M, Leather Pants Sportsgirl
Boots Rag and Bone, Bag and Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs

london's calling

Have arrived into London after a very very long flight and an almost luggage disaster. Luckily for me it got sorted out pretty quickly, as it's way colder here than expected and I really wasn't feeling having no clothes to wear. (Read plane gear is not acceptable for walking the London High Street!) First day in is always a fuzzy combination of tiredness, too much information mixed with eating at weird times, all while refusing to stop shopping! Well official time is now 11pm here which means time to check in with the office, shower and fall into a coma! But just wanted to share a few snaps from my day. Hope the weather is warmer where ever you are! x K

               

1. Tropical prints are making me lust after summer days
2. London cabs are always well, sooo London
3. Shopping is all part of a days hard work

                       

london bound

Travelling for work is both a mixture of amazing and crazy. At the same time! And while I'm sure you think working in fashion is fabulous, (ok so I wont lie there are perks like shopping!) to me work trips are a crazed combination of too many sleepless nights on a plane, pounding the pavement for 10 hours a day (atleast!) and the constant worry of what if I miss a trend?! Add to that the stress of finding places where I can eat (hello wheat free dairy free diet), living out of a suitcase (how many times can I wear that tshirt hmmm), and you have yourself a crazy ten days (no weekend for me!) where the one constant is the vodka soda I consume before falling into bed at night. But did I mention that I love it? (And that I'm not an alcoholic?) Ofcourse I love to take along some creature comforts to get me through each trip, so here are a few of my favourite travel must haves. Plane time for me (hello vodka soda), I can't wait to bring you some fabulous inspiration from London x K

• Metallic accessories are so hot right now, this is the perfect fits everything carry on
• A mix and match black and grey wardrobe is perfect for travelling. This Top Shop scarf and RCS Cardi go back with everything. Love how the print on the back gives the cardi a cool edge
• Peanut Butter bars are my go to snack for when jet lag kicks in
• This Mimco travel wallet is old and warn, but is perfect for holding all my essentials