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

Station St Trading Co.

A sunny Saturday morning called for a great breakfast spot with the potential for tanning nearby, so we ventured over to Port Melbourne to give this new(ish) place a try. We weren't surprised to hear that the guys who started Coin Laundry are behind this cafe, as it has that same quaint neighbourhood feel, delicious coffee, and yummy mummies galore. Afterwards ditched the jacket and the shoes and headed to the beach for a solid tanning sesh...summer may be over, but nobody seems to have informed Melbourne!

Address Station St Trading Co.

Bumped Into The chick who used to work at Nicola, working at a similar store on Bay St called Miishu!

Wearing...

Jacket Ragged Priest

Skirt Nasty Gal

Shoes Vans

Socks American Apparel

Sunglasses Dansk

Sxx

Truman

Headed back to one of our all time favourite lunch spots for the first time in a while! The second I arrived I struggled to remember why I haven't been eating lunch there every single day...the decor is super cute, the food is unbelievable and the sunny terrace is a prime tanning spot. Can't wait till Milou is old enough to be allowed out of the house and I can take him there with me!

Address Truman, 381 Montague Street, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia

Ate Salad sandwich and a chocolate milkshake.

Wearing...

Top Brandy Melville

Jacket Nasty Gal

Leggings Lazy Oaf

Sunglasses Karen Walker

Bag Wasteland

Sxx

ALWL Day 5

This label is actually by a friend of a friend of ours and we could not be more excited to have discovered them. The coolest part is that the two talented ladies behind the label not only produce seriously awesome fashion items, but the studio also provides services in architecture, graphics, branding and interiors...if only they would create an entire house out of this pink felt for us - we would be in absolute heaven!

Address Melbourne, Australia
Label Every Studio

Accessories...
Tops Nasty Gal, The Kooples
Sunglasses Karen Walker, The Kooples

J&Sxx

ALWL Day 2

Okay so day two and we're already stepping slightly outside of Australia, but we figure that if we're free to go between each other's countries as we please, surely the same goes for fashion. We're always on the lookout for quirky prints and this one caught our eye(s), particularly as we were looking for something fun to wear for our visit to MONA, Tasmania's infamously over-the-top art museum - FYI it was epic and so worth a visit. This label is seriously new and they make all their products in limited runs, and we can't wait to see where they go from here!

Address Hobart, Tasmania
Label Make Hearts Race

Accessories...
Top Shakuhachi
Skirt Nasty Gal
Socks Vanishing Elephant, Sportsgirl
Shoes Senso, Soles
Sunglasses ASOS

J&Sxx

Summer Night

With Gig back in town and summer still very much in the air we decided to hit up the city for some Friday evening fun. Initially swung past Chin Chin in the hope that they could squeeze the two of us in for dinner but when that failed we headed to Pelegrini's for a not so fabulous but equally delicious spag bol...loving having my 24/7 friend back!

Address Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia

Loved My butter with a side of bread!

Wearing...

Skirt Nasty Gal

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Socks Da Sein

Clutch Sportsgirl

Rings Viktor and Rolf

Jxx

A New Local

Tried out this new Japanese place for dinner - still in search of a replacement Takara, our Paris favourite (who would've thought my favourite Japanese in the world would be found in France!) While service was a little slow, the food was seriously delicious, and this place just may need to be added to my list of locals. My tastebuds are getting warmed up for our next trip...why can't it be April already!

Address Inkerman Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia
Meal Highlight Agedashi Tofu was out of control

Wearing...
Shirt Ark & Co. 
Shorts Cameo
Shoes Gidget
Bag Nasty Gal
Sunglasses House of Holland

Sxx

Post-Holiday Blues

Threw this adorable outfit on this morning in an attempt to pull myself out of my depressed post-holiday state. First day back at uni in 3 months and I'm already planning our next getaway (you're gonna love this one)! Best part about my day was that I finally got to use my fluoro pink 2013 diary...it kind of makes me feel like Malibu Barbie...and I kind of love it!

Address Melbourne, Australia

Diary $9.95 from Typo...get on it people! (FYI this is not a sponsored post)

Wearing...

Top Shakuhachi

Skirt Nasty Gal

Socks American Apparel

Shoes Robert Clergerie

Sunglasses Rubi Shoes

Bag RES Denim

Jxx

Sydney Without You

Headed up to Sydney for the weekend with Ro and co. to see Swedish House Mafia. While in town I obviously ensured there was time to pop into a couple of our favourite PR agencies and eat at a couple of our favourite cafes - of course neither of these things was quite the same without you. Absolute favourite moment of the weekend was when I was quietly eating lunch alone at The Grounds and a girl came up to me and asked if I was Stef from How Two Live! The most impressive part in all this was of course that she'd managed to tell us apart...something that even our mother often fails to do! 

Address Sydney, Australia
Visited Cirqlate Publicity and Little Hero PR

 Wearing...
Shirt Nasty Gal
Skirt Nasty Gal
Shoes Zomp
Socks Sportsgirl
Sunglasses Dansk

Sxx

Aus Open Final

After two weeks of crazy tennis it was time to head to the men's final with the fam and I couldn't resist pulling out this fluro get up for the occasion. Absolutely loved watching the epic Djokovictory unravel! It was almost as enjoyable as seeing all the Murray fans get annoyed at us for our very loud and very excessive Djokovic cheering.. only down side to the match was that I lost $30!

Address Melbourne, Australia

Bet Djokovic to win in 5 sets 

Wearing...

Jacket Nasty Gal

Top Reiss

Pants Nasty Gal

Shoes Soles

Sunglasses 

Clutch Sportsgirl

Ring YSL

Jxx

Australia Day

Spent my Australia Day at Jerome's place for his BBQ and Spa Party. Unfortunately due to Melbourne's awful unpredictable weather the day was fit for neither of these things, but pretty much nothing can stop me from pulling out a cute summer outfit. Afterwards I headed over to (surprise, surprise...) the tennis, for the women's final. Favourite moment was when Redfoo ripped off his jacket to reveal him and his poss had spelt "VIKA" across their tees. Although it didn't compare to the guy who ripped off his top to reveal the intricate  portrait of Djokovic drawn on his chest.

Address St Kila Road, Melbourne, Australia
Ate Carousel cake (the best) with Papa Smurf on it.

Wearing...
Top Sportsgirl
Shorts Cameo
Jacket Nasty Gal
Sunglasses Dansk
Bag Kinki Gerlinki
Rings Dallas and Carlos
Shoes Sixty Seven

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

Boyfriend Singlet

There are 3 things that make me happiest in life: 1. Tanning, 2. Eating a really good tuna sandwich, and 3. Discovering something in my boyfriends wardrobe that I can steal. Today I hit two out of three (this place is seriously lacking in great sandwiches) so I'm pretty happy with myself. Absolutely loving this UNIF singlet that Ro bought and of course had to wear it before he's had the chance to. Paired with my white lace flares it made for the perfect last-night-out outfit. Farewell paradise!

Address Kona, Hawaii, USA
Jealous That you get to stay longer!


Wearing...
Singlet UNIF
Pants Somdays Lovin
Sandals Soles
Bag Wasteland
Sunglasses Sportsgirl
Bracelet Sportsgirl
Ring Nastygal

Sxx

Shopping in Pink

Felt it had been too long since my last all in pink post so decided to rock this look for a day out shopping on the island. While I didn't have very high expectations for Hawaii fashion wise, I have to admit I was very impressed with the Missoni spread we happened to stumble upon! I absolutely die for the amazing colours and prints in both the homewares and clothing and couldn't resist splurging on a Missoni piece of my very own!

Address Kona, Hawaii, USA

Bought Pair of Missoni bikini's!

Wearing...

Top Sportsgirl

Skirts Nasty Gal

Shoes Zomp

Sunglasses Sportsgirl

Bag Nasty Gal

Socks Da Sein

Jxx

Paperboy at People's

Firstly, could not be more jealous of your LA adventures, sounds like such fun! I've been so excited to tell you Paperboy has finally started their month at People's Market! Elliot, Bo and I obviously rushed over to Collingwood the day it opened. The three of us shared a couple of Vietnamese rolls which were seriously yummy - but fave dish was definitely the lamb noodle bowl which you will have to go try once you're home. Feels so weird to be leaving Melb already.. hope you and Ro are ready for me! See you soon S.

Address People's Market, Melbourne, Australia
Paperboy www.facebook.com/paperboykitchen

Wearing...
Top American Apparel
Dress Vintage from Nasty Gal
Shorts American Apparel
Shoes Underground
Sunglasses Dansk
Bag Nasty Gal

Jxx

LA Adventure

Having a week off from HTL for the first time since it started has been super weird. I have no idea what you've been doing, what you've been wearing...and even what you did for New Year's! LA has been epic, we've been seriously living it up here. From the incredible SLS hotel to major shopping success, and hitting up midnight Mexican feasts, I am dying for us to come live here. Today was my favourite - we hired a car and drove to Malibu for lunch, then sat on those The OC-style sheds on the beach and had a Sprinkles cupcake sunset picnic. Feeling like it's too soon to leave but very excited to be lying by the beach for the next two weeks...

Address Zuma Beach, Malibu, California, USA

LA Highlight Seeing Chris Brown and Rhianna at Lakers Vs Knicks basketball game.

Wearing...

Jumper Lazy Oaf

Pants Nasty Gal

Shoes Office

Bag Kimski

Sunglasses ASOS

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

Bye Bye Byron

So devastated that my week in paradise has officially come to an end, but not before a hilarious last night out at Cheeky Monkey with the boys and a late night stop at Abrakebabra. With my new flares in mind, I decided to channel Rainbow Brite and got my colour on in a big way. Judging by all the strange looks received I don't think Coolangatta Airport was exactly ready for me... although the guy at Newslink did compliment my shoes.. he obviously knows where it's at!

Address Coolangatta Airport, Gold Coast, Australia

Bought A bunch of trashy mags

Wearing...

Knit Evil Twin

Pants Pompidou

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Sunglasses House Of Holland

Bag Nasty Gal

Ring YSL

Jxx

Vs Shoot: Nasty Gal's UNIF Leopard Platform Boots

When Nasty Gal asked if we would do a Vs shoot in their Leopard Print Hellbound Platform Boots by UNIF, our first reaction was: holy s$%t as if Nasty Gal knows who we are! Our second was that these are some of the most awesome shoes we've ever seen and we couldn't wait to get our hands on them. With Jess up in chilled out Byron and Stef in Melbourne, a city full of cool little laneways, we decided to style two different outfits inspired by our two different settings. Hope you like!

Address Byron Bay & Melbourne, Australia
Get Yours From Nasty Gal

Wearing...

Jess
Top Lenni Vintage
Vest Vintage
Skirt Nasty Gal
Sunglasses A La Poupee Merveilleuse
Bracelet American Apparel

Stef
Top Madlove
Shorts Sportsgirl
Socks ASOS
Sunglasses A La Poupee Merveilleuse
Cuff Sportsgirl
Ring Nasty Gal

J&Sxx