outfit | monochrome x leather shorts

Cotton On Top, Leather Shorts from eBay, Rubi Shoes Heeled Sandals, Colette by Colette Hayman Bag, Forever 21 Sunglasses, Bracelets from Equip and eBay

Yes, I know. I have abandoned this blog for little over two weeks and it feels like years since I have updated the blog. I have been literally drowning in work for university and I am still learning on how to cope. It is a learning curve but hopefully I will get there. It is already nearing the end of March, yet it still feels like Summer is still here. However, that doesn't stop me from trying to incorporate some fall trends. These leather shorts which I found on eBay were such as great find for such a trendy, yet affordable piece. To keep it weather appropriate, I paired it with a lightweight shirt and a pair of block heel sandals - the epitome of comfort (for a pair of heels of course). I also kept it very monochromatic with some simple silver bracelets and my go-to bag.

my go-to bag, it can literally hold everything including my macbook

Hopefully I can get my life back into order so I start posting regularly again. I have also been thinking about what else I would like to see on my blog. Perhaps a new name for my blog might be in order - who knows? We'll just see what happens!

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outfit | the uniform

Cotton On Shirt, BlueJade Pants, Rubi Shoes Peep Toe Heels, Forever 21 Sunglasses, Urban Outfitters Watch and Colette by Colette Hayman Bag

I would be lying if I were to say that I 'dress up' every single day. On days where it is rather casual (or when I am incredibly lazy), I turn to outfits which I call my 'uniform'. These outfits tend to be very neutral and quite monochromatic which is a great way of formulating an outfit when you simply don't know what to wear. For me, a nice relaxed fit plain tee and a pair of well fitting trousers are reliable combinations that you will find me most often in. Pair that with my favourite watch, trusty bag and a pair of shades (also good to hide those tired eyes when you've only had six hours worth of sleep) and I am good to go.



I also drew inspiration for my uniform from trying to start my wardrobe of basic, something that I definitely want to master by this year. You can follow this series by beginning with the first post here. What is your uniform? I would love to hear everyone's interpetation of this concept.

Also, take a look at an interview I did with Laura from Shimmer of Pink here.



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haul | cotton on

a 2013 buffalo diary, studded collar dress and retro hedphones

Hi everyone! Sorry it has been a while since I have last posted, it has been a crazy week. I had received my final high school results this week and I must say it was an extremely traumatic week. After making us students wait for a month for our results, we have wait to wait another month to wait for any university offers. It is definitely nerve racking. So in order to 'recover' from this traumatic week, I just went on a quick shopping trip. I always say, "retail therapy is definitely more cheaper than a therapist". I made a quick stop to Cotton On. They always have good sales and even better ones in the holiday season. The first thing I saw was this white collared dress and it was only ten dollars. Knowing me, I can't resist a good bargain.


details: studded collar

details: the diary for the highly organised

I also picked up a 2013 diary because university is going to be crazy during first year. I'm going to have get used to new surroundings after being in the same high school for six years. Hopefully this diary is going to help me stay on track. The headphnes on the otherhand was an impulse buy. It had some sort of retro look to them and at five dollars, I had to get them. For a quick shopping trip, I would call it a success.

outfit | denim in distress

Cotton On Shirt, Evolution Jeans Shorts, Rubi Shoes Satchel and Boots, Urban Outfitters Watch and; Chrome iPhone Case from eBay

For a long time now, I never really knew how to wear navy blue on top. To wear with indigo blue denim felt too matchy matchy; wearing it with black bottoms just seemed a bit too dark etc. But now, I have found that pairing it with light blue, almost bleached denim seemed to match perfectly. Thank god I'm out of that fashion black hole (for now!). I kept the outfit really simple, back to basics. I know that as of late, arm candy has been huge (and I'm a big fan too) but it's nice to tone it down a bit and keep it simple. I just wore my watch and had my chrome iPhone case on just to add that little something. It's something to keep in mind: KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid.

details: my trusty leather satchel

details: denim in distress

outfit | pastels, stripes & temperamental weather

Forever 21 Sweater, DIY collar, Cotton On Jeans, Hot Options by Target Heels, Rubi Shoes Satchel, Urban Outfitters Watch

Lately, it has been difficult dressing for Sydney's temperamental weather. It's either nice and cool, then blazing hot then suddenly large thunderstorms loom over us; so it has definitely been a challenge trying to dress for what it seems fifty weather conditions all in one day. Since spring is a transitional season with lots of late afternoon rain, I wanted to pull some of my light sweaters out again but still try to incorporate some colour for the spring and what a better way to do it with some lilac denim! I also wore a DIY collar I made just so I didn't have so many layers on. Hopefully, this outfit would help me survive Sydney's temperamental weather!

details: DIY collar

details: satchel + stripes

details: there is something extremely preppy about these buttons... and i like it

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