Geometric

Top via Runway Scout | By Johnny skirt | Tony Bianco heels | Mimco clutch | Forever New necklace | Samantha Wills bracelet

This skirt is definitely a favourite from last year. By Johnny makes the most amazing printed mini skirts and this one ticks all the boxes when it comes to geometric patterns. I love the simple yet colourful print of this skirt. It's incredibly easy to style and you'll be surprised how many things go with it. I've styled it here in a simple, elegant way for a classy night time look, but pairing it with colours can make the outfit more fun and vibrant too. Get creative with colourful prints. Try adding in other colours, textures or cuts (like I've done with this crop top) to keep the look interesting. 

Get my look: Cool cut crop tops and graphic print mini skirts.

                    River Island                                          AQ/AQ                                         By Johnny                                    Indikah

By Johnny skirts

Summer Getaway

Chanel vintage bag | Samantha Wills bracelet set | Schutz sandals | Céline sunglasses | Triangl bikini | 2020 Ave skirt | Jane Norman hat | Dior nail polish | KORA Organics tinted cream

Summer outfit inspiration for me while I'm in South America enjoying the sunshine. Hope this is helpful for those of you lucky enough to be going on holiday to a warm and sunny destination too!

Split Back Sweater

BB Dakota sweater (similar here) | Motel skirt (similar here) | Jessica Buurman sandals | 10 Bells bag | Dogeared necklace | Zara bracelet

The cold weather has finally started to set in and there's just something about pulling on a cosy knit that's deeply comforting. I love sweaters because they can be thrown on with anything from shorts and jeans to skirts and dresses. A good quality knit is always a good idea in winter. Apart from being available in a variety of different colours, I never noticed much variation in them though until I clapped eyes on this amazing split back one. As Fat Amy from Pitch Perfect would say, "Reserved at the front, but...party in the back!" I've paired it with a cute little skirt and sandals for a relaxed transeasonal look. 

Get my look:

                Guess                                         Noisy May                                                Wish                                                 Ladakh    

                       Cloth                                            Angel Biba                                   New Look                                     House of Cannon

Oldies But Goodies

 Paint It Red cropped tee (old) | Three of Something skirt (old) | Jessica Buurman sandals | Forever New crossbody bag (old) | Jolie & Deen necklace | Etsy and Jolie & Deen bracelets | Dogeared rings

Today's look is composed of mostly old clothing from either last season or many seasons ago. The main idea here is that even though we're driven by magazines, social media and online shopping sites to continue to purchase new items all the time, there's nothing wrong with old stuff too. 

These are a few of my favourite 'oldies but goodies' and items that I will continue to love for a very long time. I particularly love this ikat printed skirt from Three of Something. Although ikat isn't overly big at the moment, printed skirts will never go out of fashion and hey, this is a (pretty awesome) printed skirt. 

The crux of what I'm saying here is to feel confident and comfortable with yourself and let what you wear be a reflection of that. Don't let people tell you how to dress or the sort of person you should be. Wear whatever you want and be whoever you want to be. Old clothes can be just as amazing as new clothes!

Tips & Trends: Plaid Skirts

I've seen a lot of plaid/tartan/checkered prints going around at the moment, mostly in the form of fitted, A-line or skater skirts. I love skirts, especially printed ones, but is this one worth your hard earned cash?

                                      A Pair & A Spare                                                                                                 Song Of Style

I feel like there is always a print of the season. This season happens to be plaid/tartan but remember when brocade/baroque was EVERYWHERE last season? Now, it's nowhere to be seen. These sorts of prints are all the rage at the time but once forgotten, they lose their high rotation status in one's wardrobe. 

If you love this trend and can either find one for a price that suits you or are willing to forgo a little more money for, then go for it. I personally will not be investing in this one though. I'm sure there will be something else that takes my fancy! But here are some options anyway.

                                                  Topshop                                                                                                 Karl Lagerfeld

                                                No. 21                                                                                                 Vivienne Westwood

My advice: If you love printed skirts like me, go for a print that you can continue to re-wear in the future such as a floral or graphic type print. Here are my picks.

By Johnny printed skirts

These are quite pricey though, as are the tartan ones above, but I discovered that Nasty Gal have great printed skirts that are similar and affordable! Here are my picks.

Nasty Gal skirts

Leopard Love

Nasty Gal leopard print skirt | Minkpink chiffon back cami (similar here) | Giuseppe Zanotti animal print and suede heels | Samantha Wills necklace (similar here) | Dogeared rings

I am a sucker for leopard print. Something about it always catches my attention. It's probably because it's one of the easiest prints to incorporate into an outfit. Leopard print can be added subtly or worn much more boldly. I prefer to wear it in more subtle ways but nevertheless there will always be a place in my wardrobe for this beloved print. 

I'm loving flippy/trumpets skirts at the moment and I love this one in particular because it's not black or an all over colour such as the red, blue, green, pink and many other coloured versions that are currently doing the rounds when it comes to this trend. I don't normally mix prints but I think the leopard in the skirt and the cow print on the shoes actually look really good together! 

This is only a relatively cheap outfit but I think these Giuseppe Zanotti shoes (my faves) add so much more to it. As a shoe lover, I am always happy to welcome designer shoes into my life. But while I don't go out and splurge on expensive shoes very often, they have an undeniable ability to make everyday outfits automatically chic (see above). 

Miss Monochrome

Hunt No More top | Zara skirt (similar here) | Tony Bianco heels (in suede here) | Spiked bracelet (similar here) | Earrings (similar here)

I thought I'd take a break from the cold winter here in Germany to express my love for the current monochrome trend. Colour has taken a bit of a backseat lately and black and white can be seen dominating the runways and streets. The best thing about monochrome is its versatility. There are so many ways to wear it including stripes, spots or in block colours. 

I took these photos before I left and boy am I missing summer back home. This is a super simple way to wear monochrome and the combination of black and white is as timeless as it is flattering. I love wearing black, so the black mini skirt and heels were a must. The white trim on this crop top then gave this outfit the perfect contrast and mono effect it needed. 

Only two more days until I fly home. As much as I'm loving being away, I'm also quite excited to be home. I'm mostly excited to see my boyfriend, sleep in my own bed and hopefully devour a whole bowl of vegetables (after being deprived for two weeks). Until then I've got a couple more days to soak up the experience and enjoy the rest of my time overseas! 

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. 

Spray Petal

Bec & Bridge tank | By Johnny skirt (similar here) | Zu heels | Coach gold bangle

I bought this top a while ago because I loved the colour and the sheer silk fabric but I just couldn't seem to find anything to wear it with. I didn't want to pair it with black on the bottom because I thought it would look too dull and take away from the pretty pop of pink on top. This left me with few other choices, so it hung in my wardrobe for a good month before this piece of petaled perfection arrived at my doorstep. 

By Johnny has to be one of my favourite designers. His mini skirts are to die for and the quality of his fabric is amazing. I love wearing patterned or statement skirts because they look great with basic tops such as a sheer cami or cropped top and they can often be dressed up or down. I also love how girly and feminine this pattern is and because it's almost stunning enough to wear on it's own, only a touch of subtle jewellery is needed to complete the look. 

That's A Wrap

Keepsake top | Sportsgirl skirt

Finally I've managed to upload an outfit post after a few weeks hiatus due to uni work and lots of other things. I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time to shoot any photos for ages. These are actually shots from about a month ago that I didn't get around to posting. Even so, it's still an awesome outfit that I wore just last week to Fashion Weekend (with different heels and my floral blazer). I'm loving wrap skirts at the moment. They're everywhere and everybody has one. I love the detailed jacquard overlay in mine mixed with the leather look underneath. It's super comfortable and, just like most of my clothes, I can dress this outfit up or down.