Valentine

Vintage top, American Apparel skirt, Urban Outfitters handbag, Sports Girl round sunglasses, Rubi shoes, Heart Shaped Sunglasses are from a street vendor in Paris, but if you're not likely to go there any time soon and can't wait to get your hands on a pair I found them here

Yes, that is me, doing twirls and holding yellow flowers. But that's what Valentine's Day themed posts are all about, right? There's no other time of year I could hold a yellow flower and smile for no reason and not get mocked for it. (Even though I silently mocked myself as I uploaded it). But where would the world be without some seriously vintage looking instagram shots of girls holding flowers? I'm just doing my part.

Whether or not you have a date for Valentine's Day doesn't mean you shouldn't still dress up, put on your best love heart paraphernalia and dance in the rising tide. Or you know, something that sounds a little less lame, like drink tea. Or go shopping. It's the perfect excuse to wear that amazing outfit you put together last week that nobody saw because the only thing you ended up doing was watching TV and eating toast in your lounge room. (Don't pretend this hasn't happened to you... multiple times). 

Personally, I had a great Valentine's Day, involving tea, final catch ups before long trips, Denzel Washington, candy striped cupcakes and beaches. What did you guys get up to?

M x

Photos by Paigge Frankie

Peplum

Topshop top & satchel, Dangerfield shorts, Rubi shoes, Sportsgirl sunglasses

There are two things about this post that are big no-no's in the Fashion Blogger Handbook. First problem, I bought these pants in the start of year sales (so they're no longer available), second problem, this shirt was brought back from Scotland for me as a gift in October (so now it is also unavailable). I KNOW I'M THE WORST, I SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE FASHION BLOGGER WALL OF SHAME AND NEVER BE SPOKEN OF AGAIN. 

But seriously, sorry I can't link you the clothes, I probably should have photographed them sooner. 

Problem was, these shorts are way too big for me (but they were the last pair left and I obviously wasn't going to say no to them) so I've been looking for the perfect top to wear them with that doesn't make me look like I just dropped a few kids. Why I didn't think of peplum earlier than this is beyond me. I was clearly too distracted by my new obsession with Girls (I know, I know it's so 12 months ago) to be thinking clearly about clothes.  

I've worn this top in every other combination of outfit I could possibly think of (and it's perfect for work because I just pack a spare/longer skirt in my bag and throw it on and am totes office-ready) so it was only a matter of time before it got paired with the shorts anyway.

Anyway, I spent this day doing what I do best, spending money. Watch out for some amazing American Apparel goodness in weeks to come. 

M xx

Photos by Paigge Frankie

Blues

Target singlet, Forever New skirt, Rubi shoes

These photos were taken really quickly on the balcony of the apartment we were staying at in Melbourne. The sun was going down and the light was just incredible, I wish we'd had more time to play around with it. 

But as it is, I still really love all these colours. This skirt was the second item I picked up at a Forever New sale. I never usually glance twice at that store and I'm starting to think I need to give it a bit more credit. Shouldn't be so quick to judge!

Also, just take a look at that view. My favourite part about Melbourne was sitting down with coffee and my Kindle in front of that view and reading. 

M x

Photos by Grace Jordan

Metallic

Topshop skirt (available at the Sydney store), Dotti shirt, London Rebel boots, Topshop satchel

On my trip to Melbourne I met a woman who told me how much she "loves a good short skirt" and whilst I agreed with her, I've never found one I loved until now. I am addicted to this skirt. I've been wanting to team a simple tee with a statement skirt for a while now and got so excited when I found this one. I bought this tee in 3 different colours, so it looks like I'm just going to have to start a statement skirt collection to go with them.

M x

Photos by Grace Jordan

Broderie

Forever New Broderie Dress, Oroton bag (removable strap, I'm using it as a clutch - it's also on sale at the moment!), Hot Kiss shoes

So, as anyone who has me on instagram would know (sorryimnotsorry), I spent the last week in Melbourne. Seriously guys, if you’re into sales go to Melbourne for Boxing Day. If you didn’t go, you missed out and should start planning next years trip immediately.

Because I didn’t have my normal blogger-friendly photographer (Paigge Frankie) I had to ask my sister to help out. With some interesting results.

• She is not a blogger and finds it endlessly hilarious that I take photos of myself and kept saying ‘now strike a pose’ in not-very-well-hidden mocking tone.
• She though it was really funny to take more photos of my talking than looking at the camera (I tried to incorporate a few above for her entertainment)
• I discovered that I am very particular about how my photos should/must be taken and am not very subtle/kind at delivering these requests.

All in all though, we made a pretty good team by the end of the week and had a system going. And she did manage to put up with my demands, so she does deserve a pretty huge thank you.

ALL THAT ASIDE, I am in love with this dress. Ith this dress.e does deserve a pretty huge thank you.

of the week and had a system going. And she did manage to put up with m’ve mentioned before how I’m 6ft tall. This usually gets responses such as “Oh my God! You should totally be a model” or “I’m so jealous, I need to wear heels everywhere!” But girls, let me share a few tibbits of crucial information about being a tall girl.

1.  If you ever want to wear heels anywhere (ever) be prepared for every person you encounter to         comment on how you resemble a mammoth.
2. It is very, very difficult to find any boys taller than you before you put the heels on. So if you’re out somewhere in heels, you can basically forget it.
3.  Jeans will always, always, be too short for you.
4. And last, and possibly the most annoying one of all, every skirt and dress ever made is going to be ridiculously short on you and make you look like a skank.

I love this dress because it is such a nice length on me. Please just ignore the fact that my skin is almost the same colour as the dress (it didn’t come in any other colours – you win some, you lose some).

Also ignore the state of my leg. I had a slight disagreement with an escalator. The escalator won. 

I hope you all have an amazing NYE! 

M x

Photos by Grace Jordan

Wishlist

These are all the things I need want need for Christmas. I have a few pairs of Jeffrey Campbell's, but since I am 6 feet tall and hardly ever wear heels I think a flat pair might be a good investment. Also the quilted leather reminds me of a Chanel handbag that I could wear on my feet. And how could that ever be a bad thing?

It's Chanel, so it cant't. 

I also need these sunnies because I live in Australia and it's very sunny here. Justification enough for a $300 purchase? I think so.

And Alice McCall hardly needs to be explained. I mean come on. Look at it. 

I'm going to Melbourne for Christmas so I'm hoping to pick this dress up in the Boxing Day sales. Hoping being the operative word.

And last but not least, a present which is actually affordable and sensible, the Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain collection. There's also another one which is basically lipstick in a texta which is incredible. I bought a couple this week and now I need all of them. Yes, need. The world will collapse inwards and everyone will die horrible burning deaths at the Earth's core if I don't get them. So, definitely justified.

What is on your wishlist this year??

M x

Jacaranda

ASOS dress, Sports Girl sunglasses, Topshop jacket, Lovisa necklace, Rubi shoes

Yes, I am aware that my dress is crinkled. Thanks for noticing. I am in love with this dress (maybe because it reminds me of Thoroughly Modern Millie so much) but after an hour and a half of sitting in a car my amazing skills with an iron were all but forgotten.

Also, I chose to take my photos here because of the Jacaranda trees. I actually (get ready for an extremely unpopular opinion) really dislike Summer. And so Spring, by association (since it means Winter is over), usually gets a pretty bad rap from me. But not even I, hater of beloved seasons, can hate the blooming flowers and Jacaranda trees. I know they drop petals all over our cars and mess up our lawns, but they’re just so pretty. Good job, creator of the universe, good job. I can almost forgive you for the existence of cockroaches, mosquito's and Nicki Minaj when I see a Jacaranda tree.

I also bought this amazing army jacket that I picked up at the new Topshop store in Sydney! My little boycott against the hot weather. Have you guys checked out the store? 4 whole levels of bliss. (Yes, including the men's level, you’re lying if you say you've never bought a men's tee or singlet.) The prices are a bit higher than online, but no postage or wait time by your letter box!

My friend Paigge, from The Indigo Culture, and I went to Alexandria today to check out the My Catwalk sale. If you didn't go you really should get out some ice cream and have a good cry, because Jeffrey Campbell’s were $50 each and I got a gold python Bec & Bridge skirt for $39. You missed out. NEVER PAY FULL PRICE GUYS.

I’ll take pictures of my haul soon!

M x 

Photos by Paigge