a gypsy summer

This time of year is always so crazy. And it mostly involves me running crazily from place to place, attempting to see everyone for Christmas celebrations, all the while trying to wrap up everything at work (and wrap presents!!), put up the tree, pack for heading down the beach (a family tradition) oh and remember to buy food/eat.

So it's the little moments, like the gorgeous sunset reflecting through the trees in the Melbourne streets, that remind me to take a moment to just stop and breathe. (Yes, while guzzling a smoothie at the same time - a girl has to multi task!) This (finally!!!) hot weather has given me a reason to finally break out some new summer pieces, and I am loving this Gypsy05 silk maxi dress. A gorgeous tribal inspired print, that I know I will love for seasons to come. Ahhhh got to love Melbourne in summer. Just remember to breathe x K

Dress Gypsy05, Sunglasses Gucci

Bangle Isabel Marant, Shoes Midas

Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs

mon cheri black and gold

I love Paris. I mean, whats not to love about one of the most romantic cities in the world? And with French designers becoming more and more influential on street style, my fashion inner goddess was so happy to enjoy a stop over in Paris on a recent work trip. And while I spent a few cold days wandering through the city of love, it was the French interpretation of autumn/winter 13 metallics that I fell in love with (after all I left hubby at home! oh ha ha). Yes the French are having a black and gold moment. While initially I thought it was a bit dark and moody to be wearing as we head into the Australian summer months, Fridays weather in Melbourne proved perfect for it. Enter one investment buy (hello Isabel Marant Kalibo leather jacket!!) and one wear now fashion bargain in the way of this black and gold brocade skirt (heart it!!) While I initially purchased the skirt thinking of hot summer days with bare legs and a sexy black silk cami, I was surprisingly happy to cover up and pretend I was back in cold Paris sipping a glass of Rose in the hotel bar whilst reading Fifty Shades of Grey (yes that ALMOST sounds like a scene from the book!). So, black and gold. For now, for christmas. For life maybe. After all, the french do fabulous so well x K

Jacket Isabel Marant, Tank and Tights Top Shop

Skirt Sinequanone, Shoes Christian Louboutin,

Bag Chanel, Necklace House of Harlow

the ombre effect

There is something about ombre that screams wear me. WEAR ME NOW! It instantly makes me feel, hmmm special....?! Like a simple skirt can be, oh i don't know, WOW!!? I saw this skirt as I walked through Top Shop (the completely overwhelming flagship on Oxford St) towards the ladies room, and I honestly think I started skipping in excitement when I saw it. It was a classic I can't walk past you must buy you right this second purchase. And to tell you the truth, today I needed to wear it. It brought a smile to my face. Put a perk in my step. Gave me some chaaaa-ching!!! And while the cold weather has seen me pair it with a pale blush oversize cozy knit (similar here), today I couldn't resist a soft as butter charcoal marle tank and this old as the hills grey leather jacket. A perfect transition towards this summer we don't seem to be having!!! Maybe come true summer I will even break it out with some sparkly flats. Yep ombre, it's todays happiness. (Almost as good as hubby cooking me dinner) x K

Skirt Coco's Fortune, Tank James Perse,

Jacket Zara, Boots Via Spiga, Necklace Club Monaco,

Sunglasses Gucci, Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs

be cos

The street where I work has the cutest little houses. Weatherboard. Picked fences. Bikes that are ridden in the cute little streets. Que me standing randomly in front of one such house and begging my hubby to take a picture on his iPhone (still no camera for me!) On my latest overseas work trip I made my first purchase from COS. Not sure exactly how it's pronounced. The aussie in me says 'cos', my friends in New York call it C O S. Either way it's the big sister of H&M, yep that fast fashion European chain that will soon be on our Australian shores. Cos is simpler. More streamlined. More classic. A perenial blogger favourite that takes the latest catwalk looks and makes them effortless. So needless to say I couldn't say no to this textured shift dress with it's amazing leather patch pockets. Comfy yet glam (and mixing leather and texture means it's so HOT right now) it will no doubt continue to be a wardrobe staple come spring (good bye fur, and hello bare pale winter legs!!!). So the only question remains, will COS grace our shores soon? x K

Shift dress COS, Leggings TopShop, Boots Rag and Bone

Sunglasses Tom Ford, Faux Fur Gilet Zara

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

new season texture

Fashion is funny. As we head into Spring here in Melbourne and attempt to ditch jackets and knitwear to catch a glimpse of sunshine on our skin, the Northern Hemisphere starts shopping for their winter wardrobes. And all the while, the latest catwalks in New York, London and Paris, start showing the trends for next summer. Confused? Yep. Um. Agree! So right now, I'm just focusing on what I am loving, regardless of where it has come from! I am already happy to say good bye to this summers pastels, and instead I seek a wardrobe full of khaki, navy and black. Sounds boring I know, but it won't be! Fabric is key to making this all work well so I am on a desperate hunt for a perfect leather jacket (the biker will be huge!) And I am stocking up on anything with texture. Think embellishment, tweed knits or sigh embossed denim (the update on the print!). So here it is, anything baroque is in! And I for one can't wait to let me inner rock chic be a part of it. Yep, fashion is funny. x K