Catara

Aje catara mini skirt | Sheike bustier peplum top | Siren heels | Forever New clutch | Jolie & Deen necklace

Meet my precious catara mini skirt by one of my favourite Australian labels Aje. I bought this skirt in ivory a few years ago so when it came out in black I just had to get my hands on it. These sequin beauties sell out so quickly though and initially they sold out of my size. Imagine my delight when I discovered they restocked it in black! That prized skirt was in my shopping cart quicker than you can say sequin. 

The catara mini will take you anywhere from an elegant dinner to a night out on the town (reputation intact). The designers at Aje aim for an aesthetic in which statement pieces are paired back with basic tops and tees to create effortless glamour, tough femininity and disheveled elegance. As I'm not much of tee girl, I prefer to go for a more super glam look and pair my sequinned treasure with a top of equal statement. 

Sheike hit the nail on the head with this fitted bustier. It's so detailed but seems sophisticated and simple at the same time. The belt is my favourite part of the top but I also love the gentle flared waist peplum too. This outfit goes to show that pairing two statement pieces together can work and it's also a great way to keep an all over sequin skirt classy. 

Black, Gold & Brocade

Aje dress | Jess Rizzuti bag | Zu heels  

I haven't done an outfit post for a while but I'm back and this time collaborating with New York label Jess Rizzuti for a style post featuring this gorgeous mini baguette bag.

I've had a growing obsession with brocade lately and I can't get enough of all things in this pattern. I recently bought two pairs of J brand brocade jeans (on sale!), one in blue denim and one in gold denim. I can now add this beauty of a bag to my collection. It's perfect for adding some texture to a LBD for a night out. I'd use it during the day too because it would be a shame not to wear it as often as I could get away with.

The LBD is a wardrobe staple. My problem is that I have too many though! The laced sleeves and cut out make this dress unique and great when it comes to trans-seasonal dressing. 

Black and gold have been a frequent combination in my outfit choices these past few weeks. Something about wearing the two together is so elegant. Add to that romantic lace and soft silk details and you've got yourself a black and gold party. Heels are a given!