Not Another Twosie

Back home and obviously straight to the tennis! Had an epic night watching Federer smash Raonic.. although my jetlag did prevent me from enjoying it fully as I was deliriously tired through the entire second half. Always did love this twosie so I was so excited the other day when I found it buried at the very back of our closet.  PS hope you're dying for this adorable double rainbow combo as much as I am!

Address Australian Open, Melbourne, Australia

KIA count 2

Wearing...

Jacket Sportsgirl

Top Don't Ask Amanda

Shorts Don't Ask Amanda

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses House Of Holland 

Jxx

Hawaii Heaven

Today was just another day in Hawaii heaven. The morning consisted of the world's most delicious buffet breakfast - my favourite combo of bagels, scrambled eggs and pain au chocolat, and a walk through the gardens, followed by an afternoon spent splitting my time between the pool and the beach. Feeling like pretty much nothing could disturb this peace...not even the bird who insists on pecking at our window at 7 every morning.

Address Kona, Hawaii, USA
Reading A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard

Wearing...
Top House of Cards
Shorts Vintage from Wasteland
Shoes Zomp
Sunglasses Sportsgirl

Sxx

Sportsgirl Festival Style

With all the summer festivals coming up in Australia, we were asked by Sportsgirl to style our own festival looks from their current collection. You can check out the full article here, but we also thought we'd post a few extra photos from our shoots for everyone to see.

FYI Sportsgirl liked our DIY bumbag idea so much that they're offering a free cosmetic bag with every online order when you enter the promo code "howtwolive" at checkout (while stocks last). We're a promo code, how cool!

J&Sxx

FOM Sale

Headed to the Friend Of Mine sample sale at Down Yonder yesterday, so devo that you just miss it! Was hoping to find a couple of Tarzan (or nappy) skirts but when they were nowhere to be seen I settled for an amazing pair of red pants and a bag that I've had my eye on for months. Was a little underwhelmed with the outfit choice when I left home in the morning but the weird looks I consistently received throughout the day confirmed that I did indeed look like a freak. Mission accomplished!

Address Down Yonder, Malvern Road, Melbourne, Australia

Resisted Buying an adorable mustard twosie 

Wearing...

Knit Bitching and Junkfood

Pants Topshop

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses House Of Holland

Clutch Sportsgirl

Jxx

Queen Street

Found another ridiculous tuna salad to add to our list at a cafe called Creme in Woollhara. Complete with olives and a poached egg, it is literally everything we want in life! Thought Gig's outfit really deserved a snap today... I decided anything that gets more attention than what I'm wearing should go on HTL. Could not be more impressed with his Ksubi twosie and underground platforms... So great to see we've rubbed off on him!

Address Creme Cafe, Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney, Australia
Ate Best tuna salad

Wearing...

Jess
Shirt Sportsgirl
Skirt Sportsgirl
Shoes Shakuhachi
Sunglasses House Of Harlow

Gig
Shirt Ksubi
Shorts Ksubi
Shoes Underground
Sunglasses Persol
Watch Sportsgirl
Socks Urban Outfitters

J&Gxx

Long Weekend

Decided to go to the Yarra Valley for the long weekend, my god it is so beautiful there! Spent the day tanning in the sun, followed by an afternoon walk around the hills and a late outdoor dinner at Innocent Bystander (which was delicious). How cute is this pink cuff! I found it in Jerome's room the other day... fairly sure it used to be a crown on one of our old dolls but it went with my outfit perfectly. PS. as you can see tan is coming along solidly, can't wait for you to come home so I can have a full time tanning buddy!

Address Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Recommend Mushroom pizza at IB, best I've ever had

Wearing..

Jumpsuit Vintage

Shoes Kimchi Blue 

Belt Melrose Avenue

Bag Urban Outfitters

Sunglasses Dansk

Bracelet Our house?

Jxx

Lunch at St Edmonds

Had a ridiculous lunch at St Edmonds for Elliot's firthday* before going to see Lawless (which was epic). I actually can't get enough of this place and am fairly ashamed to admit that I've now been there three times in the last six days. I may even go as far as to say their mushroom dish is the best I've ever had. Also, thought you'd be happy to hear I finally went to Yo Chi..so good, can't believe you didn't force me to go there sooner!

Address St Edmonds, Greville Street, Melbourne, Australia

*Firthday faux birthday

Wearing...

Jacket Topshop

Knit Evil Twin

Pants Somedays Lovin 

Shoes Undergrounds

Necklace Sass and Bide

Sunglasses Dansk

Key chain Deadly Ponies

Rings With Love Kirstin

Jxx

Twosie Week Day 4

Was craving tacos and margaritas all day so decided to head to Fonda for what was a very happy hour. Although I am and will forever be Radio Mexico's number 1 fan, my grilled chicken and quinoa burrito really did hit the spot. This twosie has definitely got to be one of my all time favourite HTL outfits... I'm guessing the guy who yelled 'nice pajamas' out of his car window would argue differently though.

Address Fonda Mexican, Swan Street, Melbourne, Australia

Twosie by Topshop

Accessories...

Shoes Shakuhachi

Sunglasses Ray-Ban 

Clutch Sportsgirl

Cuff H&M

Jxx

New Job

All decked out in Topshop for my first day as the new Topman personal shopping assistant. The day began with an epic shopping spree followed by a three hour styling appointment and delicious salted caramels from Box Brownies. What more could I ask for out of a job? Weather is back to terrible so whipped out your umbrella which reminded me so much of PFW..take me back!!

Address Topshop, Chapel street, Melbourne, Australia

Heard Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are together. How did I not know that?

Wearing..

Top Topshop

Pants Topshop

Shoes Gidget

Bag Sportsgirl

Glasses Dita

Rings YSL, Topshop

Jxx

Farewell Paris!

Back in Paris for all of one day and can't believe I'm already heading home. 24 hours of travelling by myself is feeling like it's gonna be a bit of a struggle... Although I do have these new amazing platforms to keep me company. Love how London never disappoints in the shoe department! See you soon Melbourne!

Address Paris, France

Gained 10 kilos of luggage

Wearing..

Knit Topshop

Pants Sportsgirl

Shoes Office

Hat Zadig and Voltaire

Bag Vintage from Down Yonder

Sunglasses House of Harlow

Jxx

Open Mic Night

Went to support my friend for her first time ever singing on a stage at the Empress Hotel's open mic night. We'd never heard her sing properly before and no one was too sure what to expect. Let's just say that a room full of dropped jaws and one random woman bawling her eyes out later, and she'd been asked to perform on community radio! Next stop Bennetts Lane...

Address The Empress Hotel, 714 Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Australia
Loved Her rendition of At Last by Etta James

Wearing...
Dress Vintage
Socks Gipsy
Shoes Underground
Bag Sportsgirl
Headband Sportsgirl
Sunglasses Ray-Ban
Rings Yves Saint Laurent, Sass and Bide

Sxx

Massive Wieners

No don't get too excited, it’s not quite as eventful as it sounds. Unlike others, this hotdog stand offers a veggie option which instantly sold me. If only I were a little hungrier I may have attempted to get my photo up on the wall with their 63.5cm wiener under 5 minutes challenge…  onto the wall of shame that is.

Address Massive Wieners, Greville street, Melbourne, Australia

Ate Vegetarian Chili Cheese Little Pecker (no joke it tasted like meat)

Wearing...

Jacket Topshop

Top Sass and Bide

Pants Friend of Mine

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Sportsgirl

Backpack Beginning Boutique

Watch Casio

Necklace Sportsgirl

Rings Topshop

Jxx

Picnic in the Park

What was meant to be a day of running errands somehow ended up as a picnic with wine and cheese in the park...pretty much the same thing right? Brie, quince paste, lavosh, rose, and a bit of sunshine, what more could you possibly ask for from a Tuesday afternoon. Oh yes and platforms were involved too...obviously.

Address Spring Road, Malvern, Melbourne, Australia
Drank TarraWarra Rose

Wearing...
Top Sportsgirl
Shorts One Teaspoon
Vest Sandro
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell
Sunglasses Minkpink

Sxx

Drinks At The Cullen

Made the genius decision to ditch gym yesterday in favour of afternoon drinks with Zoe and Rubs. We ended up at The Cullen after agreeing their happy hour snacks (pretzels and pickles) were definitely the best on offer. PS. getting so excited for our reunion! Can't wait to see you... and for my wardrobe to double!

Address The Cullen, Commercial Road, Melbourne, Australia

Drank A glass (or several) of sav blanc

Wearing...

Knit Evil Twin

Vest Levis

Pants Friend of Mine

Shoes Gidget

Bag Samvara

Sunglasses Ray-Ban

Jxx

A Day At The NGV

Met Deb at the The NGV for the afternoon which was so much fun! They have the Napoleon exhibition on there at the moment but was definitely more interested in the sweet contemporary pieces. Also love that we're both vibing the orange clutches at the moment, although I do think your make-shift one might be slightly cooler than mine.

Address National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

Stand outs Rothko and Warhol

Wearing...

Knit Mink Pink

Jacket Sportsgirl

Skirt Friend of Mine

Shoes Unif
Sunglasses Quay

Choker Sass and Bide

Clutch Sportsgirl

Jxx

Preseason C&M

Went to the Camilla and Marc preseason showing at David Jones. The clothes were beautiful, so summery in bright yellow, pink and lots of floral. Also had a seriously awkward encounter with C&M when they came over to speak to us. I was so in awe of them that I ended up turning bright red as my mind went to jelly... I think we spoke about drink driving... Not my best!

Address David Jones, Bourke street, Melbourne, Australia
Spotted Phillip Boon

Wearing...
Top House of Cards
Pants Vintage
Shoes Shakuhachi
Bag Nasty Gal
Ring YSL

Jxx

Liar Liar

Skipped uni to spend the day with Damian who is going back to Canberra tonight, so devastated! Went to Liar Liar for breakfast - they serve saganaki on their beans which obviously made me think of you! We will have to hit them up once you're back, you will die!

Address Liar Liar, Glenferrie road, Melbourne, Australia

Ate Homemade baked beans with pesto and saganaki

Wearing...

Shoulders Sass and Bide

Shirt American Apparel

Pants Sportsgirl

Shoes Underground

Sunglasses Quay

Bag Sportsgirl
Rings Dallas and Carlos
Ear Cuff Rebekkah Rebekkah

Jxx

Breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien

For Ro's last day here I knew I had to take him to 'Pain'! It may be a chain but oh my the food is delicious...particularly love the communal tables and the spread-sharing (dark chocolate spread on raisin bread is even more unbelievable than I remembered). Finished off the afternoon with a stroll around Le Marais and a quick farewell-tan in Square du Temple Park. Au revoir Ro!

Address Le Pain Quotidien, 20 Rue Des Archives, Le Marais, Paris, France
Ate Bread basket with chocolate spreads and jams, a soft boiled egg, and a latte

Wearing...
Top Friedrich Gray
Sunglasses Ray-Ban
Shoes Kimchi Blue
Necklace Beginning Boutique
Visor Henrik Vibskov

Sxx

A Shop at Down Yonder

With my pink jelly bag in mind, I decided to get my colour on for a shop at Down Yonder.. No fun purchases to report, however I was told about the new Friend of Mine drop which I am now eagerly awaiting!

Address Down Yonder, Malvern road, Melbourne, Australia

Found A pair of Karen Walker's I've got my birthday eye on

Wearing...

Jacket Staple

Pants Gypsy Stardust

Shoes Underground

Sunglasses Quay

Bag Nasty Gal
Keychain Deadly Ponies

Jxx

Falafel at Prahran Market

Spent the morning shopping at Prahran Market. In addition to the mountains of taste testers that were consumed, we stopped off at Falafel Cart for lunch. Best decision, brought me back to Itzik Hagadol days! (And in response to what you're thinking: yes, it is still far too cold here to be wearing no pants, but I felt the dress deserved an HTL appearance).

Address Prahran Market, Melbourne, Australia

Ate Epic falafel 

Wearing...

Knit Topshop

Dress Friend of Mine

Shoes Underground

Sunglasses Sportsgirl

Necklace Sportsgirl

Belt Urban Outfitters

Jxx