ALWL Day 6

These guys get it right every single time so we couldn't resist posting about them for our week of Aussie Labels We Love. It should come as no surprise that we're huge fans of this brand, as it's become an absolute must-have in our wardrobes and gets featured on the blog pretty much weekly. Their unique cuts and original prints mean their pieces are always the first items in our outfits to get complimented. So. Much. Love.

Address Melbourne, Australia
Label Cameo

Accessories...
Top American Apparel
Pants Friend Of Mine
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

J&Sxx

Tennis Time

Appel and I have been hitting it up the tennis hard lately. Today we watched our favourite Frenchmen, Tsonga and Gasquet, while snacking on Big Ms and hot chips...took me back to tuckshop days. Was very unimpressed to receive some seriously weird looks and comments from a couple of sleazy men...although I guess it was kind of fair considering my skirt had slits up to my bellybutton. Oh the things we do for fashion.

Address Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia

Winner Was Tsonga yay!

Wearing...

Top The Casette Society
Skirt Friend of Mine
Shoes Underground
Belt ASOS
Sunglasses Dansk
Bag Street Level

Sxx

Golf Day

For my final afternoon here I decided to get my golf on and go watch the tournament that's on - the Mitsubishi Electric Golf Championship. While swinging a club ain't exactly my thing, there's nothing better than watching someone else sweat while you enjoy an afternoon drink or two. Obviously took the opportunity to dress up, and while sadly I'd left my stripes and knee-high socks at home, I did manage to pull together this pretty cute golf-appropriate outfit, with the golf buggy as the perfect accessory to finish it off.

Address Kona, Hawaii, USA

Spotted Jack Nicklaus

Wearing...

Top Day Dreamer

Shorts Art's L'Art Du Basic

Shoes Kimchi Blue

Sunglasses Henry Holland for Le Specs

Bag Friend Of Mine

Rings With Love Kirsten

Jxx

Finally Arrived

After a day of travelling, a five hour delay at the airport and ten episodes of Homeland, I have finally arrived in Hawaii! Had the most beautiful first day tanning by the pool and reading my most recent obsession Message From An Unknown Chinese Mother which I'll have to give you when I'm done. Could not be more excited that this is all that's on the agenda for the next two weeks! PS I discovered an epic tuna sanga and hot choc combo at Santos in Sydney airport - Pret has some serious competition here!

Address Kona, Hawaii, United States

Received Best gift from you!!

Wearing..

Top Shakuhachi

Skirts Friend Of Mine

Shoes Soles

Sunglasses ASOS

Jxx

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

Gardiner and Field

Finally went to Gardiner and Field for lunch yesterday after weeks of trying to get there. The quinoa salad I had was definitely delicious but props had to go to my choc milkshake which arrived in a cold metal cup, major win... and seriously brought me back to our old High Street Caf days! Don't think I could be loving on your Europe wardrobe more. This jacket is literally the most amazing thing I've ever seen (and felt), never taking it off!!

Address Gardiner and Field
Saw Alex B

Wearing...
Jacket Topshop
Top Mink Pink
Pants ASOS
Sunglasses Sixtyseven
Bag Friend Of Mine
Shoes 

Jxx

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

Le Petit Prince

Been feeling a serious lack of Paris in my life lately so Deb and I decided to go to Le Petit Prince for breakfast and a good dose of familiar french accents. Could not be more in love with this Cameo cape - I literally squealed when I saw it had arrived the other day (with ten million other pieces you're going to die for)! Been looking for the perfect outfit for it and could obviously think of no better way to welcome it to our wardrobe than an all pink ensemble. Killed it!

Address Le Petit Prince, Mercer Road, Melbourne, Australia

Ate Honey granola and fruit salad

Wearing...

Cape Cameo

Top Gal

Pants Friend Of Mine

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Dansk

Clutch Sportsgirl

Cuff H&M

Jxx

Paris Fashion Week Wrap Up

So this is the first time in HTL's 3 months of living that we're straying from our usual style of post. We had such a hectic time at PFW that there was no way we could fit every adventure and every outfit into the usual daily entry, so we thought we'd write a wrap up to finish off the week. Plus, who doesn't love a good collage or two?

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Designers..

Fashion Frenzy...

Just showing up to the events was quite an affair, with up to hundreds of journalists, bloggers and fans outside each show. We loved getting photographed and interviewed before going inside, although we did come across the occasional disgruntled journalist who was less than friendly to say the least...we decided this was just all part of the experience (and made a mental note to say no to them taking our photo at the next show).

Showtime...

Out and About...

As crazy as our days were running between venues, we did manage to squeeze in a little quality sister time in the City of Light. Morning Starbucks runs, our favourite local Greek eatery and the odd shopping spree all became part of our Paris routine.

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Address Paris, France
Huge Thanks To the girls from Little Hero, Cirqlate Publicity and Down Yonder as none of these amazing outfits would have been possible without them.

J&Sxx

Day 1 Paris Fashion Week

Day one started with matching outfits, Jean Paul Lespagnard and his incredible prints, and a few pushy photographers (as one of them put it, "welcome to fashion"). We're seriously excited to announce that we're going to be dressed by a different Australian designer every day this week. Thought we'd kick it off with Friend of Mine, a label that's been one of our favourites from the moment it started three years ago. Can't wait to share the rest!

Address Rue Saint-Croix de la Bretonnerie, Paris, France

Dressed By Friend of Mine

Accessories...

Belts Urban Outfitters

Gloves Anne Fontaine

Stockings Ambra

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell, Underground

Bags Issey Miyake, Anne Fontaine

Headbands American Apparel, Sportsgirl 

Sunglasses House of Harlow, Sportsgirl

J&Sxx

Photo by Brandie Raasch

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

Red Shed

I was so happy to have stumbled upon this amazing cafe at Medhurst Wines during my day of winery hopping in the Yarra Valley. Spent the afternoon downing rosé, which was accompanied by these paddles of deliciousness. Although my shoes weren't ideal, we couldn't resist a post meal walk around the vineyards.

Address The Redshed Cafe, Yarra Valley, Australia

Had The vegetarian's and the fisherman's paddles

Wearing...

Jacket Sportsgirl

Pants Friend of Mine

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses House Of Harlow

Rings With Love Kirsten

Jxx

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

All In Pink

So I think it's safe to say I took my love of pink to a whole new level yesterday - dyed my pink streak back for one last time (again!) so thought it was only appropriate to match my entire outfit with my hair. Was a beautiful day in Melbourne so decided to take advantage and opted for a takeaway coffee in the sun. Hello Spring!

Address Oxford Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia

Drank Skinny latte from SOJO

Wearing...

Knit Mossman

Pants Friend of Mine

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Rubi Shoes

Bag Urban Outfitters

Earring Shag

Jxx

Balenciaga and Comme Des Garcons

I'm not usually one for museums, but exceptions apply when fashion is involved. Went to Balenciaga and Comme Des Garcons exhibitions held at a recently relaunched space that showcases emerging and high end fashion designers, houses the IFM fashion school, and also includes DJs and a couple of bar/restaurants. Semester abroad perhaps?

Address Les Docks - Cite de la Mode et du Design, Paris, France
Drank A glass of rose at the rooftop bar - same owners as that club we went to last year - Le Baron!

Wearing...
Top Friend of Mine
Skirt Friend of Mine
Shoes Kimchi Blue
Sunglasses Fendi
Bag Cheap Monday
Watch ASOS
Necklace Sportsgirl

Sxx

Breakfast at Rose Bakery

Rose Bakery has become our regular Paris breakfast spot...literally everything on the menu is delicious. As you can see the Jeff Campbells finally arrived...more amazing in person, and I was so excited that I insisted on wearing them the entire day of shopping around Le Marais. Feet in agony but totally worth it.

Address Rose Bakery, 30 Rue Debelleyme, Paris, France

Ate House salads, soldiers with marmite and boiled eggs

Wearing...

Top Friend of Mine

Shorts Art's L'Art Du Basic

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Vintage

Bag Sportsgirl

Necklace House of Harlow

Watch ASOS

Sxx

The Smith

Stopped by The Smith for some drinks on the way to dinner last night. Take it from me, drinking on an empty stomach after just doing an exercise class is a silly idea... The dinner that followed was definitely not one of my finest moments!

Address The Smith, High street, Prahran, Melbourne, Australia

Drank The house white (of course)

Wearing...

Jacket Sportsgirl

Knit Evil Twin

Pants Friend of Mine

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Bag Issey Miyake

Jxx