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I just love tan and blue, don’t you? (DI Post 12.6.2014)

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6-12-14
I adore this navy layering dress I picked up from Coles for $20! I wear it at least once a week, and it is more than happy to go in with my husband’s work gear and come out looking brand new, no ironing required, you’ve gotta love that! But best of all it goes with absolutely everything!
Today I decided to go a little matchy matchy, and I teamed it with my favourite (ever so soft leather) tan boots and tan quilted jacket from Zara (I picked this beauty up in Rome, sorry ladies).
Because we all know how much blue loves to be worn with tan, don’t we?
This outfit may have been a little boring if it wasn’t for my ‘Feda’  leopard print tote from Foley and Agamo and my sort of leopard print necklace (courtesy of the very talented Maria Klein).
Do you have an item of clothing that you wear all the time due to its versatility and convenience?
G xx

Don’t pack your summer dresses away just yet! (DI Post 9.6.2014)

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6-9-14
I was inspired by MILE’s newsletter I received last night, which suggested teaming a summer dress with a big chunky cardi, tights and boots. This is my take on this look.
I am on the look out for a couple of great print dresses and scarfs, so look forward to pushing this look a little further, once I find them.

So please don’t pack away those summer dresses! 

G xx

Layer up your summer skirts and dresses to wear in winter (DI Post 7.6.2014)

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6-7-14
I had a little helper/photo bomber today Lol! Miss almost 2 has decided she loves being in photos, she stands next to me while Ben takes the photo and says ‘Cheese!’
We went to the Barossa today and it was lovely, we went to the farmers market, walked around Anguston and Tanunda, and had some lunch. It was just what our family needed! If you are in the Barossa I highly recommend checking out ‘Alabaster’ in Tanunda, it has some amazing clothes, particularly if you are looking for some extra special ankle boots or boyfriend jeans!
Today I wore a navy blue miniskirt over my charcoal opaques, with my chambray shirt and grey cape. A few years ago, before I had Sophie and when my legs were a lot more lovely, this used to be my summer skirt that I would wear with a singlet top. There is no way on earth I would wear so little now, so this had become my winter skirt, that I wear over tights.
If you have a dress or skirt that you once reserved for summer, try layering it up and wear it with some tights so you can wear your wardrobe all year round!
G xx

Making the decision to keep going…..(DI Post 5.6.2014)

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6-5-14
I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do this post today, or tonight (Thursday) as it really is. You see I have had one of the saddest and emotionally draining weeks, and was consequently slumped in bed, feeling very sorry for myself with makeup smudged all over my face, and puffy eyes from all the tears. My clothes wrinkled from wearing them all day and my hair sticking out at the oddest angles, having not being washed since Sunday.
I was just about to make the decision not to do the post, when my husband came in and reminded me of all that we did have, and how lucky we actually are, and yes this week has been hard, but it will get better.
He then gave me the warmest and most comforting hugs and with each squeeze I felt a little more strength, until I felt strong enough to get up, re do my makeup, straighten my hair and clothes and stand here before you explaining:
1.) How awesome charcoal opaques are, as they go with so much more than black ones will!;
2.) That chambray is so versatile it can definitely be a corporate staple; and
3.) How much I love my new Foley and Agamo  ‘Denise’ leopard print bag!
G xx

Balancing outfits…. (DI Post 2.6.2014)

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6-2-14
I spoiled myself with these delicious new Nine West leopard print, pointed toe heels with ankle strap, which I have been eyeing off for weeks.
Because the colours in these are so warm, I needed to balance them out with something cool, you too can learn how to balance an outfit in Nat’s (Defined Image) eBook ‘How to Balance Every Outfit’. In this instance I went for my Country Road chambray utility pant.
For a casual meal with friends or a movie, you can’t go past the double denim combo of a chambray shirt, which looks great balanced with a gold necklace!

Or if you want to dress this outfit up a little to wear to work (like I did) or out in the evening, switch out the chambray for a chic black top!

G xx

How to wear an unflattering dress….(DI Post 31.5.2014)

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5-31-14
This outfit is 100% inspired by Nat from Defined Image and her tips from Friday night’s workshop.

Nat told us all how puffer vests (this seasons must have item) love to be worn with a print shirt or dress, and when Nat found out I didn’t own a print dress she lent me this one! 

This dress has a fair bit of volume and not a lot of shape, the puffer vest really helps to break up the dress.

She also told us to try charcoal opaque tights instead of black, as they are much softer and support the dress rather than compete with it. I didn’t have charcoal opaques so I went with some dusty blue patterned stockings instead.
I am wearing two necklaces, the beads in the collar compliment the dress and also raise the neckline of the dress. The pendant (a gift from Nat x) gives me a waist to an otherwise shapeless dress.
Now this look may not be to everyone’s taste, my hubby was definitely not a fan, so I would love to know what you all think, do you like it, or do you think it makes me look pregnant?

G xx

Winter staple – jeans, shirt, booties and a knit. (DI Post 29.5.2014)

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5-29-14

Both myself and my little angel were at home sick yesterday, and my outfit for the day was to say the least….uninspiring, luckily I took some shots of what Sophie and I wore on Mother’s Day, which I thought you all might enjoy.

Jeans, shirt, booties and a knit have become a staple in our family, with Ben, Sophie and myself all embracing the look. The key to making it work is to cuff the jeans above the booties and making sure the shirt pokes out under the knit!
The great thing about this combination is the diversity in options available at the moment!
Try this look with a print, chambray or plaid shirt; print or embelleshed knits, there are some great animal print ones out there too! Black, denim, white, print and leather look jeans, jeggings and ponte pants; and so many styles of booties, I’d struggle to name them all!
Oh and don’t forget to wear a cute print sock (try Country Road or Gorman) so that when you sit down, or cross your legs, the person next to you will catch a glimpse of your unique, quirky and stylish persona!
G xx

Winter wardrobe must haves…. (DI Post 26.5.2014)

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5-26-14
Winter wardrobe, have you got yours sorted yet? For those of you who follow Make It Look Easy, Nat and Tatum have listed their fave winter must haves in their new eBook.
This is my list, I haven’t got them all yet, but I’m getting there!
  • White jeans or jeggings (wearing);
  • Puffer vest (wearing) and fur gillet;
  • Ponte pants (black);
  • Shirt (slightly oversized) in chambray (wearing) or plaid;
  • Booties (in a hair colour) (wearing);
  • Print scarf (that has a skin colour and other colours repeated within your wardrobe);
  • Print knit;
  • Cape / poncho;
  • Print socks (wearing);
  • Boyfriend jeans;
  • Pointed toe heel or flat;
  • Something in leopard print, (e.g. belt, bag, shoe, scarf); and
  • A layering dress.
What would you have on your winter ‘must have’ list?
G xx

Harem pants love a cropped jacket! (DI Post 24.5.2014)

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5-24-14
Last night was one of my closest friends 40th Birthday, and we helped her celebrate by joining her for a delicious meal at Chloe’s on the Parade! Yum!
I wanted to wear something special, however most of my existing (winter appropriate) cocktail dresses have been worn recently.
Normally I would dash off to North Adelaide, Town or the Parade to find another dress, I tend to do this for a few reasons, it is often cheaper to buy one dress, than pants/skirt and a top, and as a shorty, dresses tend to fit me well and don’t need alterations!
Consequently I have a large collection of dresses, and not very many dress pants, skirts or tops. These items would be a lot more useful in my wardrobe then cocktail dresses, as they can easily be mixed and matched, dressed up and down, for the evening, the office and the weekend!
So instead I had a bit of a think about what I already had in my wardrobe and with this mental list in my head, I went shopping.  Whilst looking around French Connection I spied my leopard print drop crotch harems that I purchased there a few weeks earlier, these would be a great start, and would definitely take out the guess work as I could try the tops on with the pants. I decided on a simple black tank, not only did this look great, but I had been on the look out for a good quality dark tank, it had been on my ‘want list’ for a while.
FCUK also had this fab statement necklace (25%off too) which dressed up the top and I knew I would get loads of wear out of.  The best thing was a tank and a necklace are pretty inexpensive items.
I knew I had these Nine West tan heels with buckle detail at home and plenty of clutches, so all I needed was a jacket.
Harem Pants like this suit a cropped jacket, not wanting to spend too much money I popped over to Zara. Sure enough they had this cropped jacket for $100! Another item I will get loads of wear out of, especially for work! Perfect!
Not only did I look and feel great last night, but now I have some more great staples in my wardrobe, that I will get loads of wear out of, all for the price of one cocktail dress!
Oh and if you are wondering why I am holding up ‘#ihaveembraced’?  It’s because I have backed ‘Embrace’ the positive body image movement documentary.  You can find out more over at Body Image Movement.

G xx

Olive green and bright gold are best mates! (DI Post 21.5.2014)

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5-21-14
This outfit was a bit of a no brainer, black (tights and blazer), charcoal (skirt) and dark brown (boots) are all neutral colours, and consequently go with most things. The fact that they are all on the dark side means they blend together pretty harmoniously.
It also means if I had left them on their own I would have been left looking pretty dull and drab. To lift the look I have worn an olive green knit, and a couple of gold necklaces.  For those of you who have read Nat’s (Defined Image) first eBook, ‘Colour and Print’, you will know that olive green and bright gold are best mates! Together they take this outfit from hump day blah to something a little more interesting.
The Foley and Agamo leopard print ‘Freda’ tote also lifts the look, but as I don’t walk around the office with my hand bag, I need a permanent feature as well.
G xx