Steffi Beach

Perfect 30 degree weather? Check. Delicious Mexican spread? Check. DJ Giddy Heine behind the decks? Of course. Seriously couldn't think of a better way to distract myself from the fact that I'm turning a year older than partying at Steffi Beach, aka a beautiful ocean-side pool turned into my very own version of the day club, Nikki Beach. The sign was definitely the coolest part in all of it and I'm hoping that if I leave it on display, the beach's name might somehow catch on with the locals. May have gone a little crazy on all the Missoni get up but it's my birthday and I'll wear top-to-toe Missoni if I want to!

Address Somers, Victoria, Australia
Life of the Party Appel - who would've thought!

Wearing...
Kaftan Missoni
Bikini Missoni
Headband Missoni
Sunglasses Karen Walker
Sandals Soles
Ring Cheap Monday
Cuff With Love Kirsten

Sxx

Photo Shoot: Ixiah

After getting such great feedback on our matching outfits by this designer at PFW we were so excited to be able to rock these looks for the shoot.. Seriously becoming one of our faves!

Address Cremorne, Melbourne, Australia

Dressed by Ixiah

Accessories...

Sunglasses Pulp Kitchen

Shoes Topshop

Credits...

Styling Felicity Schrader

Styling Assistant Matias Mena

Hair and Make-up Mae Taylor

J&Sxx

Beer O'clock

I think one of my favourite things about being on holidays is every afternoon at 5 when it's finally happy hour, or Beer O'clock as we have come to call it. The best thing about yesterday though, other than the edamame that accompanied my delicious mango mai tai, was that I finally got to wear this amazing quilted Topshop twosie. Been waiting for the right moment to steal it off you ever since I saw you take it out of your Paris suitcase.

Address Kona, Hawaii, USA

Drank at Ulu 

Wearing...

Top Topshop

Pants Topshop

Shoes Soles

Sunglasses ASOS

Jxx

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

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

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

Au Revoir Paris

After 5 months spent in my favourite city in the world (or at least one of my top 3!), it's finally time to come home. Despite my hardest efforts to convince myself that I want to be leaving, I've failed to come up with a single thing that I don't like about being here...well aside from the fact that every time I spend more than 2 minutes outside my whole body freezes and I declare that I must be getting pneumonia - although this is likely due to the fact that I choose fashion over warmth every time. So it's with a lot of grief and a knew knowledge of how to ship your entire wardrobe half way across the world that I say: Au revoir Paris. See you soon J!

Address Paris, France
Stay Tuned For Paris recommendations and recap post!

Wearing...
Top Ci Ci
Skirt Topshop
Shoes Office
Sunglasses ASOS

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

La Seine River

Today's HTL was originally taken as a test shot for a shoot we were doing, but after turning out to actually be quite a cool photo it was promoted to style snap. As you know I can't say what the actual shoot was for but that will be revealed soon! We chose a bridge over the Seine River for the location to get some great shots of Paris, which just made me more sad that I barely have any time left here...excited to see you but can't believe I have to say goodbye to this magical place!

Address Seine River, Paris, France
Afterwards Finally tried out that Thai massage place we discovered...it was amazing and wayyyy nicer than it looked from the outside.

Wearing...
Jacket Vintage
Leggings Sportsgirl 
Shoes SixtySeven
Bag White Rabbit Gallery
Sunglasses Sportgirl
Scarf Urban Outfitters

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 1

Kicking off twosie week with an outfit I've been dying to wear since our London spree! I'm quite sure I was mistaken for some sort of street performer more than once today as I walked past the darkly dressed people of Paris in my crazy colours. Had a rare few hours of sunshine so decided to head to our local park for some lunch, although struggled to get my baguette down with the couple making out next to me...I get it people it's the City of Love, but give me a break while I'm eating!

Address Parc de la Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris, France
Twosie by Topshop

Accessories...
Shirt Nastygal
Shoes Jeffrey Campbell
Clutch Zara
Rings Vintage
Sunglasses Sportsgirl

Sxx

Back in Paris

24 hours, a few unnecessary duty free purchases, and a whole lot of movies later...and here we are back in Paris! The new apartment is out of control, I don't know how I'm ever going to want to go out. But with fashion shows starting tomorrow I think I may happen to find a way...

Address Paris, France

Bought A Canon EOS 600D...HTL photos just got a whole lot better!

Wearing...

Shirt Neuw

Pants Shakuhachi

Jacket Sportsgirl

Shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Turban Sportsgirl

Sunglasses Ray-Ban

Sxx

Proud Mary Excursion

Took the Sydney crew for the most amazing breakfast at Proud Mary. Spent the morning reminiscing about our last year in Europe, made me seriously ready for Paris! Also, so happy I finally got to rock this cobalt ensemble... I've had it in mind ever since I saw you wearing the pants at Wimbledon!

Address Proud Mary, Oxford Street, Melbourne, Australia

Ate Avocado on toast with goats cheese, quinoa tabouli and a poached egg

Wearing...

Shirts Sportsgirl

Pants American Apparel

Shoes Novo

Sunglasses Dansk

Clutch Sportsgirl

Jxx

Last Weekend Of The Season

Went to the snow for the weekend which was amazing, and skiing quality was actually epic. Devastated that the season's over but also very excited because it means winter's over too! Can't tell you how ready I am to ditch the furs and boots... feels like my skin hasn't seen the sun in years!

Address Mt Buller, Victoria, Australia
Discovered Mushroom risotto at Snow Pony - so yum!

Wearing...

Jacket Sportsgirl

Pants Arnsdorf

Shoes Primaloft

Earmuffs Sportsgirl

Sunglasses Rubi Shoes

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

Yarn Bombing

Stumbled across these crochet covered bikes at uni today and couldn't resist a style snap. I've read a lot about yarn bombing but this was my first real life encounter and I can tell you now it did not disappoint. These three bikes were so awesome! Definitely worth a google if you have the time.

Address RMIT, Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia

Found http://www.buzzfeed.com/melismashable/25-amazing-yarn-bombs

Wearing...

Jacket Vintage

Knit Vintage

Pants Topshop

Shoes Underground

Sunglasses ASOS

Bag ASOS

Rings With Love Kirsten

Jxx

Birthday Weekend

En route to the country for my birthday weekend. Couldn't resist jumping out of the car and taking a quick snap in front of these beautiful flowers. Fun times ahead!

Location Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Listened to Epic road trip cd

Wearing...

Jacket Vintage

Top Nasty Gal

Pants Staring At Stars

Boots Hunter

Sunglasses Quay

Jxx

Early Sunday at Camberwell Market

Had a stall at Camberwell Market yesterday morning. While the 5am start on a Sunday was a bit of a struggle, I managed to sell enough clothes to fund my shopping addiction for a few more weeks. Major win!

Address Camberwell Market, Station street, Camberwell, Melbourne, Australia

Sold A lot for far too little!

Wearing...

Knit Shakuhachi

Shoes Dr. Martens

Sunglasses Quay

Earmuffs Sportsgirl

Bumbag Sportsgirl

Jxx