Shorts In Spring

Growing up near the beach in Queensland, Australia, I've practically lived my life in shorts. So now that the warmer weather is back, my staple wardrobe piece will obviously be shorts.

No doubt there'll be some cooler days, like this one here in these photos. I spent a couple of days visiting my sister in Sydney and found this day to be a little bit cooler than other Spring days. So I styled my shorts with a light jumper/sweater. I accessorised my outfit with my platform sandals and my big black tote. I added a pop of colour with my hot pink bracelet - it's the only piece that I wear in my favourite colour!

I'm thinking that the next time I go exploring in a place I'm unfamiliar with, I might put some flats on I'd definitely save some time walking up and down hills!

 

Wearing:

 

Spektre Sunglasses Vitesse Green Mirror Lens

Sass and Bide Jumper

Witchery Shorts

Grey City Platform Sandal

Michael Kors Hamilton Tote

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bracelets

Puzzle Jewellery Gold Rings

Maxi Dress

 

When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by the clothing that my mother wore, especially the clothes that featured sheer panels and fabrics. Every one of these pieces was lined. The clothes that were lined with nude fabrics gave the illusion that she wore nothing at all underneath. For example, there was a one piece black crochet bathing suit that my mother wore to the beach all the time. It was lined with a nude fabric. It was funny to see people do double-takes, obviously expecting to see more as it appeared to be see-through.

 

The maxi dress I'm wearing in this post has sheer black crochet that reminded me of my mother's bathing suit. I bought this maxi dress because I can dress it up or down, and wear it in any season.

 

In the photos below, I was hanging out with my sister in Sydney, a little cooler than Brisbane, so I put a leather jacket on. In the photo above, I wore heels because the dress is so long, but in the photos below I'm wearing boots, so that I can show the versatility of this maxi dress.

 

My hair was easy. I took my hair tie out and shook my head. This is my natural hair - loose, wavy and messy. Kind of like my mum's beach hair when she wore her black crochet one piece.

 

 

 

 

Wearing:

 

Chaser Spanish Lace Maxi Dress

Grey City Platform Sandal (in first photo)

Karen Walker Sunglasses

The Giving Keys Necklace

Marc by Marc Jacobs Bracelets

Puzzle Jewellery Gold Rings

Theyskens Theory Combat Boots





Dark Stripes

I bought this black stripe top in the middle of our Australian winter. The plan was to wear it with jeans or skinny pants and a blazer or jacket. Well, I did wear it to a meeting with blue skinny jeans and a black blazer with a pair of black flats. I also thought it would make a fabulous investment piece for spring/summer. I planned to wear it with shorts or skirts with something underneath so that you can't see my underwear.

I also bought these black quilted shorts around the same time that I bought this stripe top and figured I'd style them into an outfit. For this post, I wore the top with only a bra underneath so that I could show the striking detail of the sheer stripes, however when wearing this outfit out and about, I prefer to wear a black singlet underneath.

The accessories I'm wearing are my current favorites - the cut out boots, Spektre sunglasses, The Giving Keys necklace, and the Puzzle Jewellery rings. The bag is new, I bought it a few weeks ago and I adore the holographic details peeking out of the white.

The next time I wear this black stripe top, I'm thinking of wearing it over a singlet and tucked into a skirt. Or perhaps I'll wear it with something high-waisted. Decisions, decisions...

Wearing:

Spektre Sunglasses Australia

The Giving Keys necklace

T by Alexander Wang Shadow Stripe Long Sleeve Tee

Quilted Moto Shorts

White Bag from NastyGal

Puzzle Jewellery rings

Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelets

Roscoe Cutout Boots

Favourite Things

 

A couple of weeks ago, while choosing accessories to style an outfit I noticed I'd put together a few of my favourite things. While looking over the rings, bracelets and necklaces, I saw a theme emerge – a relaxing holiday away, somewhere with a white sandy beach that stretches for miles and miles.

So we went to Fraser Island - a place named one of the sexiest islands by Forbes Magazine. We arrived at sunrise and drove up the beaches to this amazing beach house we stayed in, Poyungan on Fraser. I took some shots of these accessories and the stunning beach. I can’t list where each piece is from as they’re not recent purchases, nor do I have exact details as to who would sell them now.

It’s a lovely mix of accessories, some old and some new. The pouch is new and multipurpose as it doubles up as either a makeup case or a travel case for the jewels.

My jewels are from all over the place. The fish pendant I bought a few years ago from the Eumundi markets and was originally on the tan strap that I wore as a wraparound bracelet. The earrings a gift, the necklace with the anchor was a gift from my mother that she bought for me when she was in Dubai many years ago. The solid gold bangle bracelet was a gift I bought myself a few years ago for achieving some personal goals, and the rest I have listed below.

The Giving Keys necklace and ring are the newest additions to my collection. The messages on the keys and the company itself are truly inspirational, I highly recommend you check them out.

 

The Giving Keys Classic Pendant

Marc by Marc Jacobs Tiny Bolt Bracelet

Puzzle Jewellery Gold Rings

The Giving Keys Gold Knuckle Ring

Blue Q Airmail Pouch

Gold Rings

Gold rings are everywhere right now - in stores, in magazines, all over the internet, on bloggers... Gold bling is in. I love bling, especially gold bling. And that makes me pretty excited that gold rings in every shape and weight are in fashion right now.

From elegant slim gold bands to statement gold rings in bold shapes, all gold rings are currently trending. With so many styles and sizes to choose from, we're all sure to find the perfect gold rings to match each one of our individual wardrobes. Gold rings can be worn with anything and can be worn alone or in a bunch to achieve the current "stacked rings" look.

Gold rings also look expensive, don't you think? The color gold symbolises health, wealth and success, so for a bit of affordable luxury, slip one of these tiny treasures onto your finger.

Keeping up with this fashion trend doesn't have to break the bank, not with the availability of affordable costume jewels. However, if you do want the real deal, the bonus of gold is that it's also a classic, so if you do plan to spend a bit more on genuine gold rings, then know that your gold will always be fashionable.

All gold ring designs pictured are from Puzzle Jewellery