LEILA YAVARI | ELEGANCE + EDGE

ph: Vogue + Lee Oliveira

Hands down, Leila Yavari's look was my favorite from Australian Fashion Week. The draped silk dress and low ponytail give it an understated elegance, but the statement accessories and metallic gold pumps bring on the edge.

Get the look...
+ Erickson Beamon Xenon Golden Crystal Necklace
+ Iosselliani Agate & Stone Watch Link Necklace
+ Lanvin Silk Maxi Dress
+ Mossimo Crossover Maxi Dress
+ Adia Kibur Plate & Chain Bracelet
+ Sophie Hulme Convertible Envelope Bag
+ ASOS Bag With Corner Plate And Side Strap
+ Manolo Blahnik Audi Gold Cap Toe Pumps
+ Boutique 9 Justine Specchio Pumps

A LIL SPARKLE | SEQUIN SKIRTS

ph: Vanessa Jackson + Fashionista

Came across these street style shots of Peony Lim and Jennifer Dixon yesterday, both in casual chic looks with sequin skirts. I have to admit that sequins intimidate me. I always think of them as being too flashy for every day wear, but these ladies have convinced me otherwise!

Get the look with the following pieces + one of the skirts below...

Peony:
+ Stella McCartney Sunglasses in Black
+ Project Social T Holy Chic Muscle Tee
+ Madison & Berkeley Holy Chic Tee
+ Z SPOKE Zac Posen Claudette Croc-Embossed Tassel Clutch
+ La Mer Collections Cairo Pyramid Wrap Watch

Jennifer:
+ Stella McCartney Sunglasses in Neutrals
+ Equipment Reese Blouse
+ Steve Madden Realove Ankle Strap Sandals

LAID-BACK COOL

ph: Diego Zuko // Harper's Bazaar

Great laid-back cool look. Love the distressed denim boyfriend shorts + woven booties.

Get the look...
+ Stella McCartney Sunglasses in Black
+ Reiss Hadden Tailored Jacket
+ KAIN Label V Neck Tee
+ Pamela Love Rose Gold-Plated Dagger Necklace
+ Billabong Bungalow Luv Shoulder Bag
+ Michael Kors Pyramid Stud Runway Watch
+ Gorjana & Griffin Teagan Cuff
+ J Brand Nash Slouchy Shorts
+ Freebird By Steven Western Caballero Booties
+ Wanted Shoes Tejas Boot

POLISHED GRUNGE | DISTRESSED DENIM + PLAID

ph: A Portable Package

Great polished grunge look on Irina. Love her distressed denim skirt (can you believe she was thinking of selling it?!) + her swoon-worthy Dries Van Noten plaid top.

Get the look...
+ Acne Sunglasses in Double Clear
+ ASOS Leather Jacket With Belt
+ byCORPUS Burnout Plaid Shirt
+ ASOS Shirt in Crinkle Check
+ Marc by Marc Jacobs Natural Selection Mini Messenger Bag
+ Joes Jeans High Rise Distressed Mini Skirt
+ Boutique 9 Justine Patent Leather Pumps

SUMMER EDGE

ph: Victoria Törnegren

Another lady with legs for days! Loving Victoria's simple, yet edgy summer look.

Get the look...
+ Ray-Ban Outsiders Oversized Wayfarer Sunglasses
+ Topshop Biker Jacket
+ J Brand Ready-to-Wear Janis V Neck Tee
+ One Teaspoon Bonitas Shorts
+ ASOS Heeled Sandals

NUDE BLAZER // CLASSIC + EASY COMBO | PART 4

ph: Fashion Vibe + Fash n Chips

Another great classic + easy combo, but this time with a nude blazer in the mix. Throw on a basic tee, a pair of light grey pants or cream boyfriend jeans, white sneakers or wedge pumps, top with a nude blazer + you're set! Love how easy this can be dressed up or down.

My top 10 nude blazer picks...

For more inspiration, check out part 1, part 2 + part 3.

DENIM + POLKA DOTS

ph: Frankie Hearts Fashion

Came across this cute denim + polka dots look on Nicole Levine. It's an easy go-to combo that can be worn year-round, just by making a few tweaks for the warmer or colder months.

Get the look...

NATALIE CANTELL | SPORT-CHIC

ph: Citizen Couture | Vogue

Great sport-chic look on Natalie Cantell during Australia Fashion Week.

Get the look...
+ Topshop Pixelated Cross Drop Earrings
+ T by Alexander Wang Paneled Cut-Out Mesh and Jersey Tank Dress
+ Marc by Marc Jacobs Rounded Cat Eye Sunglasses
+ BCBG Carina Metallic Gold Clutch
+ Melissa and Pedro Lourenco Colorblock Platform Sandal

MUST-HAVE: BASEBALL TEE

.......ASOS baseball top | Elizabeth + James Sunglasses | ASOS earrings (similar here)
...........Proenza Schouler zip case | Zara boots | Zara leopard Pants (similar here)

For over a year now (remember this post) I've been craving a good baseball tee. Finally got one in black/white + love how versatile it is- great for dressing up or down. Definite must-have.

My top baseball tee picks...

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ph: Cup of Jo // Jamie Beck | Atlantic-Pacific | my instagram

JENNA LYONS | PRINT MASTER

ph: Vanessa Jackman

Jenna Lyons is a master at styling prints. Remember how she styled these?

Get the look...
+ Super Sunglasses Basic Glasses
+ Stella McCartney Striped Shirt
+ Soft Joie Shey Button Down Top
+ Topshop Monochrome Mix Bracelet Pack
+ Michael Kors Camille Mini Chronograph Watch
+ Cambridge Satchel Pastel 11"" Satchel Bag
+ J. Crew Collection Silk-Wool Punk Floral Trouser (or try the skirt version)

TWIST ON A CLASSIC

ph: Sandra Samberg // A Love Is Blind

Nothing new about the blazer with a tee, skinnies + loafer combo, but add an interesting detail to each piece like a contrast lapel, bright print or studs + you have a fun twist on a classic look.

Get the look...
+ Topshop Contrast Collar Jacket
+ Pierre Balmain Open Front Blazer
+ Joomi Lim Metal Luxe Spike Choker
+ Stylestalker Sci Fi Guy Tee
+ 7 For All Mankind High Shine Skinny Jeans
+ Julien David Studded loafer
+ Journee Collection Patent Leather Studded Loafer

ps- The tee she is wearing is from Rika F/W 2013.

BOHO CHIC | PRINT SHORTS

ph: Native Fox

Obsessed with these Maurie & Eve print shorts on Jennifer of Native Fox. Love how she styled them- very boho chic. Now if I only had legs for days... damn girl!

Get the look with these pieces + one of the print shorts below...
+ Janessa Leone Vera Hat
+ Joie Adelman Henley Blouse
+ Balenciaga Arena Tour Bracelet
+ Jeffery Campbell Solitaire Heel in Natural

LILY ALDRIDGE | STATEMENT PUMPS

ph: Justin Chung // Refinery29

Lily Aldridge's red Gianvito Rossi statement pumps give her classic look a great pop of color. The pumps are also a great way to bring the otherwise casual look from day to night.

Get the look...
+ Stella McCartney Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses
+ Honestly WTF x Bauble Bar Ice Middleton Necklace
+ J.Crew Vintage cotton T-shirt
+ Joie Sunday Vintage Croco Tote
+ All Saints Harrah Pipe Leather Skinny Pant
+ Gianvito Rossi Plexy Laser Suede Pumps (also here)

STREET STYLE: UNEXPECTED EDGE

ph: Phil Oh // Vogue

How fresh + effortless does this babe look? Love how she gave this prim striped full skirt an unexpected edge by pairing it with a cool cropped tank + ankle boots.

Get the look with these pieces + one of the skirts below...
+ Marc by Marc Jacobs Cat Eye Sunglasses
+ ASOS Cropped Swing Tank
+ 3.1 Phillip Lim Scout Small Drawstring Lux Crossbody Bag
+ Rag & Bone Classic Newbury Booties

BEARDS + BABES | STYLISH COUPLES

ph: The Locals | Two Kools | The Sartorialist

Randomly came across these three photos yesterday of babes like Dree Hemingway + Lucy Chadwick with their bearded beaus. Love how each of these stylish couples compliment each other. Find out how to get each of the ladies' looks below...

+ All Saints Aleggro Coat
+ Chloé Metallic Open-Knit Sweater
+ Steven Alan Lilly Bag
+ HELMUT by Helmut Lang Gloss Watch Skinny Jeans
+ Isabel Marant Dicker boots
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+ ASOS Cable Knit Sweater
+ Club Monaco Lynnie Skirt
+ Clare Vivier Messenger Bag
+ Converse Chuck Taylor High Top Sneaker
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+ ASOS Denim Boyfriend Shirt with Shadow Pocket
+ Rag & Bone/JEAN The Mila Shorts
+ 993 NOVE-NOVE-TRE Moccasins

CLASSIC + EASY COMBO | PART 3

ph: Garance Doré + Fashionlogie

Yet another chic classic + easy combo- this time inspired by Style.com/Vogue Paris fashion editors Marina Larroudé + Géraldine Saglio. Throw on a basic tee, half-tuck it into a slim black skirt, fill a wrist with some sleek bangles, add a sexy ankle strap black heel + you're set!

Get Marina's look...
+ ASOS Gray Lightweight Crew
+ Campbell New Claw Cuff
+ Ann Taylor Ponte Pencil Skirt
+ Alexander Wang Emma Ankle Strap Pumps

Get Géraldine's look...
+ A.L.C. White Harper Twistback Top
+ Iosselliani Brass & Faceted Agate Bangle Set
+ LA't by L'AGENCE Straight Skirt
+ Aquazarra Ankle Strap Round-Toe Heels

For more inspiration, check out part 1 here + part 2 here.

SPRING + SUMMER MUST-HAVE: WHITE EMBROIDERED DRESS

ph: Vogue Spain

Head over heels for this look! A white embroidered dress is a must-have for spring + summer. Love the edge her bold red lip + oversized gold cuff give the look. Plus, how great is her* hair?!

Get the look...
+ Bumble and Bumble Hair Surf Spray
+ NARS Lipstick Heat Wave
+ Alex Woo 'Little Numbers' Pendant Necklace
+ Pamela Love Pentagram Cuff
+ Vila Embroidered Midi Dress

*Update- found out this is model Audi Martel .

CRISP WHITE BLAZERS

ph: Vogue Magazine

Crushing on crisp white blazers at the moment. They're a great versatile piece for dressing up or dressing down with a vintage tee + jeans. Check out some of my top jacket picks below...

ps- The sequin arrow top from the 2nd pic is from Chloé.

DENIM + PUMPS | AURORA SANSONE

ph: Tommy Ton // Style

Great look on fashion editor Aurora Sansone during Milan fashion week.
Love her skinny cropped denim + the white pumps!

Get the look...
+ Super Sunglasses Mirrored Wayfarer Sunglasses
+ Truth and Pride Silk Shawl Collar Blazer
+ Z by Zac Posen Eartha Mini Clutch Bag
+ MiH Jeans Paris Cropped Skinny Jeans
+ Gianvito Rossi White Leather Pumps
+ Manolo Blahnik BB Leather Point Toe Pumps

GÉRALDINE SAGLIO | EFFORTLESS WHITES + NEUTRALS

ph: Grazia | Gastro Chic

Géraldine Saglio in effortless whites + neutrals- one of my favorite combos for spring + summer.

Get the look...