black and white

Last week as I wandered around the streets of Soho I was particularly drawn to the white on white look that so many people are wearing here. (You can check out last weeks post on the in-store white looks here). While I love how it feels fresh and summery for those few extremely scorching days we get to enjoy, I am completely aware it's not practical for those other 350 days of the year. (Especially in Melbourne!) So what better way to make white worthy for all year round than to team it back with black. (And considering my obsession with black and white photography, how appropriate!) Using the most essential white piece you will buy all season, the white shirt (especially this one that ties at the front!) try adding a contrasting piece in black. I especially love the strong statement of white worn with these black wide leg pants and couldn't resist adding these lush monotone heels for a fun take on such a classic look. And when I'm feeling a little less polished, I will definitely be tying it lower to my hips and rocking it with my black leather pants, or even more casually with a black maxi skirt or dress. If you are one of the lucky ones that can shimmy into white denim, try reversing the look with a black shirt or jacket. Black and white, all year around. How perfectly fabulous x K

Shirt Equipment, Pants Alice and Olivia
Heels YSL, Bag Chanel
Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs, Bracelet Tiffany & Co.
Bangle Hermes, NYC Necklace Jennifer Zuener

    

memorial day weekend

It's Memorial Day Weekend here in NYC, and while the locals are either at their summer houses in the Hampton's (hello 85 degrees) or brunching in the midst of what seems like a million tourists, I am content to wander and explore the neighbourhood I will call home for the next month or so. Literally down the street from some of my favourite stores like Rag and Bone, Haute Hippie and Vince (not to mention Whole Foods!) I couldn't have picked a more amazing spot to be. I am especially loving the amazing wall art, the gorgeous brick facades with their too cute fire escapes, the fact that there is literally a bar (and Starbucks!) on every corner, and that the best way to keep cool is the never ending criss crossing into the shadows of the tree lined streets. And while the American's say that this weekend is the official start to summer, and therefore your summer wardrobe, I thought nothing says long weekend more than a white summer dress. Add cute flats, an oversized bag and an impromptu 45 minute subway ride to Brooklyn to take part in some memorial day celebrations, and I really am living the dream. Thanks NYC x K