Wardrobe Diaries: Knit and Maxi

One of my fondest memories as a kid were of days spent playing in the evening sun. There's something magical about those last few hours towards the end of the day. It's like all of a sudden the pace of the world slows to a crawl, and everything in sight turns a warm nostalgic glow. I can't help being melancholy whenever twilight comes around. It is definitely my favourite time of the day.

These days instead of sitting and reflecting on the events of the day, I try to take my girls on an evening stroll. I load them both into their little red wagon and away we go in silence stopping now and then to gaze at something delightful. If daytime is for doing and nighttime is for resting, then twilight was made for pondering.

{ catherine malandrino skirt no longer available also loving this and this . country road knit tank similar here and here . guess wedges . R+J clutch no longer available also loving this and this . necklace gift }

Wardrobe Diaries: Summer in the Country

So I didn't really take a day trip to the countryside but that was the inspiration I had for these pictures. Although if I wanted to, I really wouldn't need to travel far. Summer is winding down and I recently realised I haven't been wearing my new key pieces nearly enough this season. Good news is I will be in Australia for the last quarter of the year so I will get to relive these glorious summer days, bad news is I get to relive these glorious summer days. And here I was looking forward to my favourite fashion season- Fall/Winter especially with all the pre-fall lookbooks coming out recently. I guess I'll just have to stick to these floaty skirts, silky tops and bright lippy a tad bit longer.

On a totally unrelated note, I finally got my hands on some Trader Joe's Cookie Butter this weekend. If you haven't had it yet, you need to, it will change your life. xx

{ nasty gal crop top . bb dakota skirt . foley + corinna clutch . guess wedges . lipcolour forever yummy by revlon }

Wardrobe Diaries: Plain White Tee

This weekend has been such a scorcher that all I've wanted to do is wear loose fitting cotton clothing. My trusty Paul and Joe white tee dress seemed the perfect solution, but for the sake of my blog proved a challenge to style. It's so much easier to create interesting pieces when the weather is cooler (notice the numerous celeb bloggers based in San Francisco?).

I decided to keep things simple and threw on my string of pearls layered with my lariat pearl necklace. I love fine jewelry and always try to incorporate them into my daily looks. Costume jewelry will only get you so far before it starts to tarnish and look outdated. Interesting story behind these two necklaces, the string of pearls I received as a wedding present from my aunt and the lariat necklace my mum designed herself and had specially made up for me. 

I love this tee dress, it's so comfortable and the delicate lace sleeves are a beautiful touch. I have one in heather grey along with this white one. Since it has such a boyish shape, I often have problems with it looking like I'm wearing my PJs. I threw on a black slip underneath the white tee and some chunky wedges to edge things up a bit. What do you think? Does this tee dress still look pyjama-ish after all my accessorising? 

{paul and joe dress also in love with this one and this one . steve madden girl wedges . chanel bag . 3.1 phillip lim sunglasses . necklaces gifted . nail colour forever yummy by essie}

Wardrobe Diaries: A date at the range

As an early Mother's Day present this year my husband went the unconventional route and bought me a pistol. I guess that's what happens when you marry a soldier. We went to the range on the weekend, him with his gun and me with my new 9mm Springfield XDM Compact. This outfit was perfect for the occasion, comfortable, casual and most importantly black coloured. All those Hollywood action films make shooting look way too easy.

Sneak peek at me and my muzzle flash

{ max & co parka . kookai tee . tj maxx shorts . leather backpak found at flea market . jewelry by house of harlow, amrita singh, gorjanna, jennifer zuener, ariel gordon . tom ford sunglasses }

Wardrobe Diaries: Khaki planes

A well fitting safari dress is another one of my summer wardrobe staples, they're super versatile and always in season. I especially love the full skirt on this dress, it gives it a 50's feel.

{ armani exchange safari dress . zara print scarf . foley+corinna letter satchel . steve madden shoes . belt by seed . amit singh beaded bracelet . tom ford aviators }