Prep: Fall to Winter.

 

 

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 Cue Dress available at DFO Jindalee, Jo Mercer Sublime Ankle Boots, Maybelline Electric Orange Lipstick available at Cosmetics Fragrance Direct, Oroton Cuff.

If you look to the right sidebar, you’ll notice a shiny new button displayed, advertising that I am an official blogger of DFO- an accomplishment I am very proud of! As a newly appointed blogger ambassador, I will be completing a monthly style challenge at both DFO Jindalee and DFO Brisbane for the next three months….Shopping, styling and more shopping, otherwise my idea of a dream job!

For the month of April, my style challenge for DFO Jindalee was to create a transitional Autumn/Winter look with an international influence. With a mid semester break filled with Gossip Girl reruns, I decided to introduce a little NYC prep to my Autumn/Winter wardrobe, highlighting a plaid inspired print from Cue.

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Fall (Autumn) Styling: As the temperature in the Autumn is still relatively warm, this dress is perfect as a statement piece. Teamed with an edgy ankle boot (like my Jo Mercer Sublime Booties), a bold lip colour such as this Maybelline orange hue and an embellished cuff, this look is both effortless and chic, ideal for a cute brunch date.

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Marcs Trench (similar style here), Louis Vuitton Concorde Handbag, Jo Mercer Alexandra Patent Boot.

Winter Styling: From statement status, to a solid foundation, this structured dress definitely encourages layering to accommodate a change in temperature. Highlighting the colours seen in the print, I have selected a mulberry hue trench to enhance the warmth in the colour palette. The neutral print of my Louis Vuitton monogram handbag embraces a little print clash, without detracting from the outfit. A final touch of multi texture seen in the patent boots, adds polish to the look.

Transitional pieces certainly make a valuable resource in any wardrobe- you just have to experiment with their versatility! Which look do you prefer?

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography

Suit Up.

 

 

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 St Frock Front Row Quilted Capelette, Front Row Quilted Shorts, Cotton & Co Neckpiece, Tiffany & Co Return To Tiffany Earrings, Tiffany & Co “I Love You” Ring, Pandora Heart Ring, Jo Mercer Sublime Boot, Portmans Shirt (similar style here).

I’m bringing swagger to the blog with this two piece capelette and shorts duo from St Frock. With bold lines, quilted texture and structured detail, not to mention the most perfectly sculpted shoulder pads- I’m all over this semi-masculinity, aka “boyfriend” dressing at the moment. Throw in a monochrome colour palette and ankle booties and you have yourself a chic, minimalist, Autumn look- perfect for day or night wear.

Layering? Check! Fierce attitude? Check? Photographer in tow? Check! Erin Smith Photography playing paps while I channel a more poised side- the blinking, tripping, “awkward” photos didn’t make the cut, lucky for me!

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Photography and Videography by Erin Smith Photography 

Giraffe.

 

 

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 Sheike Gold Foil Skirt (similar style here), Veronika Maine Giraffe Print Top, Jo Mercer Tanessa Heels, Oroton Cuff (similar style here), Lovisa Ear Cuff (similar style here).

I’m a creature of habit when it comes to redefining my personal style and replenishing my wardrobe, and what I love and gravitate towards is animal print. No surprises there. But today it’s all about specificity as I may just have found my favourite species of animal print- Giraffe. I’m not sure whether it’s the monochromatic colour scheme or the geographical shape that has me hooked, but I literally can’t get enough of this print!

This little Veronika Maine gem has become the shining star of my Autumn wardrobe. Worn with metallics as I have styled above, or boyfriend denim- this piece maintains it’s statement status, while walking on the wild side. Suddenly I’m seeing some double meaning of Beyonce’s #saschafierce.

Back to business with my longstanding blogger friend, Yolanda from BNEstyle. A genius with her location spotting and attention to finer detail, she really is every bit the professional and her work blows me away every time. If you haven’t already, you must check out her blog and photography website, follow her on Facebook and Twitter and double tap that Instagram @bnestyle.

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Photography by Yolanda from BNEstyle

Too Cool For School

 

 

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 St Frock Elle Tartan Top, Mink Pink Get Serious PU Skirt, Jo Mercer Tanessa Heels, Lovisa Ear Cuff (similar style here) and Chain Link Bracelet.

Who would have thought tartan would make a comeback this season? This time round I’m ditching the schoolyard for a grungy car park, and swapping pleated skirts for PU leather. It’s all about that rebellious ‘tude and nothing screams punk rock princess like a crystallised ear cuff.

With me is the ace gang, Erin Smith Photography and Ghassani Swaryandini and together we three are up to all kinds of no good. But as fashion is fearless, as are we! School’s out…for now.

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Photography by Erin Smith Photography and Ghassani Swaryandini