Website Preparations

After spending the morning listening to an inspiring talk by marketing guru (and all-round hilarious person) Mary Portas, my shiny new perspex bag and I set off on a serious day of errands and meetings in preparation for the HTL website launch coming up. I was in a bit of a lazy fashion mood and felt like my outfit was pretty low key for HTL standards, although I did get quite a few comments on my new muscle tee from Market HQ! Combine skulls and dip-dye and you just can't go wrong.

Address Melbourne, Australia
Website Going live this Friday!

Wearing...
Top Minkpink
Pants Somedays Loving
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell
Sunglasses House of Holland
Bag Nasty Gal
Wallet Manoush

Sxx

A Summer's Day

I am absolutely loving this extended summer we seem to be experiencing so I decided to take full advantage and had my ultimate summer's day. Started off with a delicious lunch in Hampton at a cute cafe called Sip. This was followed by an afternoon of tanning and swimming at Half Moon Bay - seriously forgot how beautiful that place is! I literally felt like I was back on the beach in Hawaii.... Well, almost.

Address Hampton, Melbourne, Australia

Highlight My stuffed mushrooms at Sip

Wearing...
Top Mink Pink
Skirt Nasty Gal
Shoes Gorman
Hat Country Road
Sunglasses Ray-Ban
Belt Friend Of Mine
Cuff H&M
Bag Nasty Gal

Jxx

Wednesday Break

Decided to take full advantage of my new Wednesday off and headed straight from uni to the Yarra Valley for a full 20 hours of bliss before returning back to hectic reality. Stopped off at this beautiful lake to watch the sunset on our way to IB for dinner (I know, typical.. but the food is just too delish!) Not gonna lie I am slightly jealous you got to puppysit Moo all night, seriously missed that boy!

Address Yarra Valley, Australia

Received A Glasshouse candle - so cute

Wearing...

Jacket Topshop

Shorts Mink Pink

Shoes Converse

Sunglasses House Of Holland

Clutch Zara

Socks Ambra

Jxx

Special Deliveries

Had a busy day handing out a few very special packages for an upcoming event we're planning... don't want to give away too much but we will tell you it involved some seriously delicious cupcakes and some very happy tummy's (check insta for more). Seriously cannot get enough of this Cameo print... particularly loving the fact that it comes in two colours so we can wear it together without people thinking we're total freaks!

Address Melbourne Australia

Cupcakes from Little Cupcakes

Wearing...

Jess

Jacket Cameo

Top Sportsgirl

Shorts Cameo

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Dansk

Stef 

Top Mink Pink

Skirt Cameo

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses Dansk

J&Sxx

Bedridden

After spending the last 2 days sick in bed, today I threw on my most colourful outfit in an attempt to make myself feel better. Thankfully it miraculously worked and I'll be back in action and ready for the tennis tomorrow. Been seriously devastated that I've missed the last 48 hours of my beloved Australian Open...although between Fox Sports and Lance Armstrong on Oprah I've been kept very well entertained. Still wish you would've been here to keep me company!

Address Melbourne, Australia
Best Tennis Moment Jerzy Janowicz, Mine and Appel's fave player from the Paris Masters (see prev. post here), having an on-court meltdown this week - check it out here.

Wearing...
Top Minkpink
Shorts Lilyhart
Cape Vintage Nasty Gal
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell
Sunglasses Sportsgirl

Sxx

Star Gazing

Made the genius decision to ditch our usual dinner spot and instead had a picnic on the beach. Spread was right up our alley - tuna sandwiches (with the crusts cut off) and chocolate chip cookies. Best part of the night was definitely the incredible star gazing that took place after dinner though.. at one point we thought we spotted a shooting star which we then decided was actually a meteor coming towards earth to kill everyone. Not to worry though, we later realised it was just Maui in the distance. Crisis averted!

Address Kona, Hawaii, USA

Saw The most beautiful moon

Wearing...

Top Minkpink

Shorts One Teaspoon

Shoes Zomp

Sunglasses Dansk

Bag Sportsgirl

Jxx

Hello Kitty Shoes

After a week in this routine consisting of nothing but eating, sleeping, tanning and relaxing, decided to change it up today - if only very slightly - and visit the pond to watch the sharks being fed. The 3 baby sharks have become like our pets while we've been here, earning the nicknames Carrie, Charlotte and Samantha (we never cared too much for Miranda). Dying to take Samantha the hamerhead home for Bo to play with! 

Address Kona, Hawaii, USA
Bought These awesome Hello Kitty Vans for under $30 in Honolulu.

Wearing...
Top Vintage from Wasteland
Shorts Minkpink
Shoes Vans x Hello Kitty
Bag Street Level
Sunglasses House of Holland

Sxx

Hitting Up Honolulu

It might look a little sunny in the picture, but don't be fooled - this is the third straight day of clouds and rain getting in the way of our summer holiday. So today with tanning off the cards we decided to hit the streets of Honolulu for a bit of a tour. Pulled out my walking gear (or the closest thing I have to it) which included these awesome new Converse platforms which are one of my favourite LA purchases. Exploring the town by foot turned out to be a slight struggle so we ended up renting a Mustang convertible and driving to the North shore to watch people surfing the infamous huge waves of Pipeline (rain prevented me getting any cool shots but check out insta @howtwolive for a pic of the waves).

Address Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Waiting For you to get here!

Wearing...
Top Wildfox
Shorts Minty Meets Munt
Shoes Converse
Sunglasses Sportsgirl
Bag Stussy x Love+Made

Sxx

How Two Give Day 6

After a morning spent on the beach, we escaped the 38 degree heat and headed over to Somers General Store, where we were happy to discover both the perfect thing to quench our thirst and a great feature for HTG Day 6. Thankyou Water is a social enterprise that sells bottled water and helps to fund water projects in developing countries. Buying one bottle of water will supply one month's worth of safe water to someone in need. The coolest part is you can track your bottle online and find out exactly which project you're helping to fund - turns out we're helping to fund water filters in Myanmar.

Address Somers, Victoria, Australia
Give Clean water to communities in need.
More www.thankyouwater.org

Wearing...
Stef
Top Minkpink
Shorts Minkpink
Shoes Senso
Sunglasses Dansk

Jess
Top Lenni Vintage
Shorts Lenni Vintage
Shoes Senso
Sunglasses Dansk

J&Sxx

How Two Give Day 3

HTL's fave pup Bo has featured on the blog a few times now, but we've never actually told her story. She was abandoned in a car park at 4 weeks old with her 7 brothers and sisters, and they were sent to a local shelter to find new homes. There are now websites you can visit that feature animals from lots of different shelters so you can pick out your new pet as easily as you can buy those new pair of Jeffrey Campbells (but make sure you give this purchase a little more thought!). The number of dogs and cats abandoned often peaks over christmas, so what better time than to adopt your own furry friend in need of a loving home. After all, dog is man's best friends...and best accessory! Note: Walking the dog in heels was not our finest of ideas. Don't try this at home.

Address Melbourne, Australia
Give An animal a new home.
More Aus www.petrescue.com.au UK www.pets4homes.co.uk US www.petfinder.com - Or contact your local shelters.  

Wearing...
Stef
Top Minkpink
Jacket Topshop
Shorts Art's L'Art Du Basic
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell
Sunglasses Sportsgirl

Jess
Dress Topshop
Top American Apparel
Shoes Gold Dot
Sunglasses Sportsgirl

J&Sxx

Winery Hopping

Spontaneously made the decision to go on a road trip up to the Yarra Valley for a bit of a break, and it somehow turned into a day of winery hopping. From lunch at Red Shed Cafe at Medhurst Winery, to drinks at TarraWarra Estate, and finishing it off with dinner at Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander, it was an epic day of food, wine, and fun with the girls. I totally get why you've come up here so much lately, it always delivers. Not to mention that the most comfortable clothes you own are totally acceptable attire (notice I kicked off the platforms for the day?).

Address Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Discovered There's a Yarra Valey Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery opening this weekend right near Healesville

Wearing...

Top Minkpink

Shoes Rosemin

Hat Zadig & Voltaire

Sunglasses Dansk

Sxx

Madame Brussels

Went to Madame Brussels for Thea's Alice in Wonderland themed 30th. The rooftop courtyard was decked out Alice-style, complete with a dessert table offering edible teacups and cupcakes with 'eat me' signs. My bunny rabbit costume had already come off by the time this photo was taken, but let's just say me, mum, Jerome and Ro in matching outfits was pretty freaking adorable. 

Address Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia
Best Costume Goes to Hayden as the Queen of Hearts

Wearing...
Top Minkpink
Shorts Shakuhachi
Shoes Miista
Sunglasses Dansk

Sxx  

Sale Season

Sale season has officially kicked off in Melbourne, with this week's definitely being the one I have been most looking forward to -  the Shakuhachi sample sale. Unfortunately the temperature ruined my shopping appetite and after half an hour of braving the intense heat I decided to give up and escape to the aircon in my car. I did find a great pair of flares for half price though so definitely came out winning. 

Address Oak Place, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia

Sale Ends Saturday 6pm

Wearing...

Top Mink Pink

Shorts Sandro

Shoes Shakuhachi

Sunglasses Dansk

Jxx

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

Las Chicas

Met Jade for breakfast at Las Chicas this morning - firstly, food was seriously delicious, can't wait for you to be living around the corner from there! But what I got really excited about was the bear look-a-like on the table next to me! It was the most gorgeous golden retriever (second to bear of course) and it's owner kept sneaking it bites of her scone under the table. Was so cute, I am now eagerly awaiting Milou's arrival, wish it was February already!

Address Las Chicas, Carlisle Street, Balaclava, Melbourne, Australia

Spotted Bear look-a-like

Wearing...

Top Mink Pink

Vest Levi's

Shorts Sportsgirl

Shoes Kimchi Blue

Belt Melrose Avenue

Sunglasses Dansk

Bag Nasty Gal

Bracelet Sportsgirl

Ring With Love Kirsten

Jxx

Lyon

Jerome and I have come down to Lyon to spend a couple of days with Meme (aka grandma). We decided to head into town for the afternoon, and while on our way to the Metro station we ended up slightly lost and wandered into this incredible secret garden that was complete with an old wooden swing and a chicken coop! Almost found ourselves in trouble when we were discovered by the owners, but played the clueless tourists and pulled out the thick Aussie accents, and we soon had them giving us a tour of the place. Gotta love the Australia card, works every time.

Address Lyon, France
Bought Beaujolais Nouveau as the new vintage was released today

Wearing...
Shirt Minkpink
Jacket Topshop
Pants Topshop
Shoes Office
Sunglasses Vintage
Rings ASOS

Sxx

New MINKPINK

Been thinking about it lately and decided we're in desperate need of some new additions to refresh our wardrobe. From looking at your last few posts, I could tell you clearly had the online shopping well and truly covered, so I thought I'd try the real life stuff for a change and spent the afternoon at Chapel. Nothing too exciting to report... although I was seriously loving on every Minkpink piece I found in Dakota 501! You have to check their new stuff out, it's all so bright and colourful, you will die!

Address 501 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia
Link http://shopmarkethq.com/collections/brands-minkpink/?looks=true

Wearing..
Blazer Shakuhachi
Top Shona Joy
Pants Topshop 
Shoes Shakuhachi
Sunglasses House Of Harlow
Belt Friend Of Mind
Clutch Sportsgirl

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

Twosie Week Day 5

Over the last couple of weeks I've been going to baking classes at La Cuisine Paris. Mastering my macarons, eclairs and croissants has been so much fun and I always spend the rest of the day smelling like butter (in a good way). I didn't have room here for food photos by you can check them out on Instagram @HowTwoLive. Decided to take my last Twosie Week snap in this incredible Nasty Gal ensemble. We've followed and shopped with them for years and were SO excited that they've finally come out with their own label.

Address Quai de l'Hotel de Ville, Paris, France
Twosie by Nasty Gal

Accessories...
Shirt Minkpink
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell
Clutch Topshop
Rings Nasty Gal, Alexander Wang

Sxx

Twosie Week Day 2

Had cousin circle dinner at Jerome's which was lots of fun as always. While the spread he put on was particularly impressive (homemade falafel, dips and tabbouleh), the ridiculous sunset seemed to steal his thunder. So happy I held off on wearing this adorable Shakuhachi ensemble..couldn't think of a better time for it to make its HTL debut than twosie week! P.S keep your eyes open for an extra post later today...we have a surprise coming!

Address St Kilda road, Melbourne, Australia

Twosie by Shakuhachi

Accessories...

Shoes Miista

Arm Bling Topshop

Sunglasses MinkPink

Jxx