Somers Time

Had an epic (and very hectic) weekend up at Somers for Steffi Beach. After searching up and down Chapel Street for  the perfect outfit I finally decided on this amazing kaftan from Sass and Bide. Initially I was unsure about the lack of colour but then I realised it just meant I could add some crazy accessories which of course I always love!

Address Somers, Melbourne, Australia

Highlight Chicken pillows!

Wearing...

Kaftan Sass and Bide

Bikinis Batson

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses House Of Holland

Necklace Sass and Bide

Jxx

How Two Give Day 4

Here at HTL it's no secret that we have a love for all things animals, and perhaps a lesser known love for a good glass (or two) of wine. So when we heard about an initiative that combines these two loves, we were all over it. Friends of The Zoo is an Australian-based organisation that collects people's old corks and resells them to be used to make items ranging from placemats to shoes, and with the proceeds they fund various projects which benefit the elephants at Melbourne Zoo. With Christmas coming up and New Years following closely, keeping all the corks you pop out of those delicious bottles of wine is just a small way you can be giving back.

Address Windsor, Melbourne, Australia

Give Your corks. 

More Aus www.ourcommunity.com.au UK US www.recork.org

Wearing...

Stef

Top Shakuhachi

Shorts Lilyhart

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Sportsgirl

Necklace Sass and Bide

Socks American Apparel

Jess

Top Topshop

Shorts Lilyhart

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Quay

Watch Sportsgirl

Socks Da-Sein

J&Sxx

How Two Give Day 2

We all love a good shop every so often (or if we're being honest - very often), so why not combine what you're so good at with giving back! Indulge in some guilt-free shopping for someone else. Organisations like the Starlight Children's Foundation, who help seriously ill children and their families, will pass your gifts onto children who need a little brightening up this Christmas. Make-up or clothes could make a great gift for a young girl - think about how excited you'd be to get a Shakuhachi maxi dress or an awesome pair of platforms under the tree, and now imagine the smile on her face when she gets hers!

Address Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
Give Presents to a child dealing with an illness.
More Aus: www.starlight.org.au UK: www.starlight.org.uk US: www.starlight.org - contact your local Starlight Room to find out where you can drop off gifts.

Wearing...
Stef
Dress Shakuhachi
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell
Sunglasses House of Holland
Cuff Markit@FedSquare
Ring Nasty Gal

Jess
Dress Shakuhachi
Shoes Underground
Sunglasses Dansk
Choker Sass and Bide
Cuff Topshop

J&Sxx

Comme Des Garcons Pocket

Last night I headed into the city to check out the opening of Comme Des Garcons Pocket. It's their first Australian store and stocks 'Play', their street wear line. It's a seriously cool set up, and I now have my eye on their neon accessories which were particularly amazing. Wasn't the same to not have my other half there with me (aka you) and I got asked more than a few times where you were - love that people have now learnt that we come as a twosome - but Kausy made a great stand-in and even managed to pull an HTL pout or two for the cameras.

Address Rankins Lane, Melbourne, Australia
Afterwards Headed to the Stokehouse Cafe for their relaunch.

Wearing...
Top Topshop
Shorts Sportsgirl
Shoulders Sass and Bide
Shoes Underground
Socks American Apparel
Sunglasses Dansk
Bag Friend of Mine

Sxx

Les Enfants Rouges

In my quest to show Jerome the best of Paris in the one short week he's here we've been hitting up 2-3 cafes daily. Today we visited Les Enfants Rouges Market - it's kind of like Prahran Market but with really cool little cafes everywhere. There was a huge line for this amazing looking Moroccan place so we opted for Japanese breakfast which was delicious. It's been a while since I rocked some double print, so I decided to get back into it with this outfit courtesy of the package you sent me.

Address Les Enfants Rouges, Rue de Bretagne, Paris, France
Saw A French movie afterwards - Un Plan Parfait with Diane Kruger - and actually understood it. Yay me!

Wearing...
Shirt American Apparel
Cape Sass and Bide
Pants Ice Designs
Shoes Gold Dot
Belt Urban Outfitters

Sxx

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

Le Marais Graffiti

Spent a lazy Sunday wandering around Le Marais, eating Nutella crepes, and attending my weekly conversation class (where I'm by far the worst at speaking French!). Discovered this incredible graffiti wall which happens to be right near we live, not sure how I've managed to walk passed so many times and not notice it. Thought it was seriously worthy of an HTL snap...and could give Jake some inspiration for his Linton graffiti!

Address Le Marais, Paris, France
Had A French teacher who looked exactly like Kris Jenner!

Wearing...
Shirt Minkpink
Pants Kimchi Blue
Shoes Deena & Ozzy
Bolo Tie Sass and Bide
Hat Zadig and Voltaire

Sxx

Day 6 Paris Fashion Week

While in Paris we couldn't resist a visit to our favourite hotel...particularly as it's one of the most lively places during PFW. After a drink at the bar in the presence of some serious fashionistas, we were invited to preview a couple of jewellery labels who had showrooms in the hotel. Once they heard our outfits were by an Aussie label (Shakuhachi of course), they were eager to hear our tips on where they could stock in Australia.

Address Park Hyatt, Place Vendome, Paris, France

Dressed By Shakuhachi

Accessories...

Sunglasses Fendi, House of Harlow
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Socks American Apparel

Hand bling Topshop

Rings Nasty Gal, Alexander Wang

Chokers Shakuhachi, Sass and Bide
Gloves American Apparel

J&Sxx

Day 3 Paris Fashion Week

When we found out we'd be attending Paris Fashion Week the one designer we knew we had to see was Manish Arora. With his amazing Indian-inspired jewel embellishments and headpieces the show was definitely the highlight so far. So excited to finally be wearing these one of a kind Ixiah shoes that were made specially for their campaign shoot...might have to try out wrapping our own shoes in material. We're thinking fur and velvet.

Address Quai Malaquais, Paris, France
Dressed By Ixiah

Accessories...
Jackets The Kooples, Aryn K
Pants American Apparel
Clutch Sportsgirl
Sunglasses Dansk, House of Harlow
Rings Sass and Bide, House of Harlow

J&Sxx

Day 2 Paris Fashion Week

Day two and you can really feel that Fashion Week is in full swing in this city...particularly when people are wishing you a 'Happy Fashion Week' as you pass them on the street. Attended our second Belgian show today with Dries Van Noten, loved seeing a bit of print on print...and couldn't have been dressed more appropriately in our floral Tigerlily/Kate Sylvester combos.

Address Rue Quincampoix, Paris, France

Dressed By Tigerlily and Kate Sylvester

Accessories...

Socks Sportsgirl, ASOS

Shoes Melissa

Sunglasses Ray-Ban, Fendi

Rings Yves Saint Laurent, Sass and Bide

Cuff Zadig and Voltaire

J&Sxx

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

Monk Bodhi Dharma

While it may just seem like I'm hanging out in the back of a car park, I'm actually standing outside the place that provided one of the best coffees of my life (obv excluding Brother Thomas). Team this place with rainbow nails and head-to-toe fur and you're guaranteed to leave smiling...after you're done pouting for the photo of course.

Address Monk Bodhi Dharma, Carlisle Street, Balaclava, Melbourne, Australia
Drank Irish Breakfast Tea and a Latte

Wearing...
Pants WOK Store
Cape Sass and Bide
Shoes Gold Dot
Sunglasses Vintage
Rings ASOS
Watch La Mer Collections

Sxx

Capital Kitchen

In the short time I have in Melbourne number one priority has of course been to get through my food hit list. With Chadstone's VIP day yesterday I thought I'd kill two birds and hit up the sales with a sandwich break at Capital Kitchen. Hard to say which I enjoyed more - the delicious baguette I devoured at CK or the amazing faux-fur I bought from Sportgirl's Recycle It...unfortunately only one will be making it back to Paris with me.

Address Capital Kitchen, Shop G043, Chadstone Shopping Center, Melbourne, Australia
Ate Chicken Baguette

Wearing...
Blazer Sass and Bide
Pants Down Yonder Vintage
Shoes Deena & Ozzy
Sunglasses House of Harlow
Necklace Sass and Bide
Ring With Love Kirsten 
Bag Nasty Gal

Sxx

Mud Wall

Been wanting to snap in front of this Richard Long piece for a while now! He has literally thrown mud all over this huge white wall as if it is a canvas. This is probably my favorite of his pieces but all his stuff is amazing – highly recommend checking it out!

Address Jakes house, Melbourne, Australia
More http://moreintelligentlife.com/story/in-the-mud-with-richard-long

Wearing…
Jacket The Kooples
Singlet Friedrich Gray
Pants Sportsgirl
Shoes Ko Fashion
Necklace Sass and Bide
Bumbag Ecote

Jxx

Whitney Eve For SG

Went to a talk that Whitney Port was giving on her new line for SG. Some of the pieces were quite cute but I'm not gonna lie, I was mainly there to see her. Also, how adorable is my jumbo-sized, pink poodle! I spotted her on the way out and knew she would make for the ultimate style snap accessory... I may or may not have named her.

Address Sportsgirl, Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia

Adopted My new poodle, Josephine

Wearing...

Fur Sass and Bide

Pants Aryn K

Shoes Underground

Clutch Sportsgirl

Rings Dallas and Carlos

Jxx

The Blue Door

Last night in Paris for a few weeks, so for our farewell we opted for our favourite combo of L'As Du Falafel and My Berry frozen yoghurt. Stopped for a snap around the corner...because who doesn't love a blue door shot! With our suitcases suitably overstuffed and after a teary goodbye to our beloved cat Flash, we're off down south.

Address Rue Des Rosiers, Paris, France

Discovered Schniti Pitti at L’As Du is out of control…almost as good as the falafel

Wearing…

Top The Story Of

Shorts Shakuhachi

Jacket Richard Nicoll for Sportsgirl

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Rings Sass and Bide, YSL

Watch La Mer Collections

Sunglasses Oliver Peoples

Sxx

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

Day in Montmartre

With Liv here for the weekend, we ventured to Montmartre for some lunch and to explore the Sunday market. Perfect day minus the rude French waiter who kicked us out of his cafe for being too stingy on our drink orders! As you can see, Appel and I went for matching outfits - down to the Bolo neckties. We know, we're adorable.

Address Montmartre, Paris, France

Discovered An amazing cafe called Le Bal - very Melbourney and super cheap!

Wearing...

Stef

Top Ark & Co.

Shorts Sandro

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Henry Holland for Le Specs

Cuff H&M

Bolo Tie Sass and Bide

Appel

Top Wood Wood

Shorts Topman

Shoes Neil Barrett

Sunglasses Oliver Peoples

Bolo Tie ASOS

Sxx