Ok so I have a rule of thumb, or my summer casual dress code - It's groundbreakingly simple; wear as little as possible! As a huge lover of denim, I tend not to shy away from it in summer as it can be worn so many ways. Loup's vertical striped denim skirt gives texture with a minimalist twist. I ...
Vintage
Ziggy Stardust Vintage Jacket By Kansai Yamamoto
Although I wasn't apart of the Ziggy Stardust music scene channeled to perfection by David Bowie, Kansai Yamamoto was. As an élite Japanese designer known for his elaborate kimono designs, his work is that of art, and many outfits worn on the Ziggy Stardust tour. A rare vintage collectors item, ...
I Suit, You Suit, We All Suit, A Red Jumpsuit
Having some girly time, I couldn't help but want to rummage through my friends closet. She loves jumpsuits and until I put this on, I didn't realize how much I did too. This Aussie vintage Trent Nathan red jumpsuit had me at HELLO! With a hibiscus flower print stamped all over, it brought me back ...
Styling A Vintage Kimono Dress
Let's have an intimate chat. Sure I love denim, flip-flops and a comfy tee, but on the polar opposite side of that is this. See I love to dress up, feel fabulous and play with wardrobe choices. You can't beat vintage fabrics, especially good quality ones, which is what drew me to this vintage ...
Got A Cool Summer Street Style? It’s All In The Details
Street style. Summer. Simple. As a minimalist I tend to focus on the little things. I focus on chic, easy, style, comfort, and detail. I'm very much a believer in you dressing for you, cause that is the antithesis of street style. It's your groove, your vibe, it's how you feel, and how you care. I ...
You Want To Turn Heads? Get A Best Little Red Dress
One day I hit the jackpot. I was shopping at my favorite vintage store that carries designer and modern vintage, when I came across this slinky number. There was no label, but I was dying to know; Who could make this simple chic, best little red dress and I not know who it is? I know - conundrum of ...
How You Can’t Go Wrong With A Vintage White Lace Blouse
I am a hunter. I love the chase, the hunt, the find, the score - so when I found this beauty of a vintage white lace blouse, that fit me like a glove, it was destined to be mine. Perhaps I am late to the game, but I have been binge watching the TV show Mad Men. I wish we lived in a time where ...
Where To Score The Best Vintage Surf T Shirts?
I live my life in between flip-flops and stilettos. Which means I'm just as comfortable at the beach in jeans and a tee, as I am all dolled up. But I can never hide my inner tomboy. I cherish it. Sometimes when I can't make it to the beach, I'll dress to feel it - channel that tomboy energy. So ...
How To Wear A Black Lace Slip Dress With Class
My mother was a class act. She could wear anything with grace, class and sophistication and always looked chic. There is an alluring sexiness that comes with wearing a black lace slip dress. So how does one keep the look classy without going over the top? Think minimal. I'm still in the same color ...
Want To Know How To Mix Bright Colors That Pop?
Mixing bright colors that pop can be a tough one. How does one do it effectively and well? It's about keeping it simple. Wear a pattern on top or on the bottom. Not both. In this case, the bright yellow is bold enough to keep the palette clean without weighting the outfit down. Your eye is drawn to ...
The Brilliance Of Collecting Silk Scarves
As a believer in creating collections, collecting silk scarves is a big one on my list. They go perfectly with ANYTHING. Wear them as a scarf, necklace, arm-wrist, belt, bag accessories, and that's just to name a few. I find a lot of enjoyment in hunting for vintage scarfs, as primarily you get a ...
Why Wearing Scarves As Belts Is Très Chic
Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize. How many times have you heard that? I have never been a traditional belt wearer, and if I do it's always with a twist. The great element of wearing scarfs as belts is that the texture is softer, creating a causal look to any outfit. I use vintage silk scarfs to ...