My Style Diary - A Floral Dress, A Fun Saturday and a Few Wedding Updates

September 10, 2017 Lauren Natalia

Heya!

It's been a while since I've done a good old "My Style Diary" post, so today I wanted to share an outfit as well as a few fun photos from last weekend.

I'm so excited for the weather to warm up soon and for Spring to properly arrive (I am dying to break out my bright summery clothes!) so last Saturday I thought I'd ease into Spring dressing and pull out this daisy-printed dress. It's an old favourite from Jay Jays that I've had for years, and is such a versatile piece through all seasons. The print isn't crazy bright so it works even when the sun isn't properly shining (I sometimes feel a little weird wearing really bright colours when the sky is still grey and gloomy), it layers well with jumpers, and it's short enough to be worn with over-the-knee boots. Pretty much perfect for those in-between seasons.

6 Tips for Finding the Perfect White T-Shirt

September 7, 2017 Lauren Natalia

The quest for the perfect white t-shirt... It's something I'm sure many of you are familiar with. The search for that elusive piece of clothing, one of the most basic items, that, if found will make your whole wardrobe more functional and versatile.

Basic pieces may not be the most exciting thing to shop for, but they really are the core pieces that build the foundation of your wardrobe (be it capsule or otherwise).

Seeing as finding the perfect piece can be like looking for a needle in a haystack, I thought I’d take you through my criteria and the process I go through when looking for the perfect basic pieces, in the hopes that it can help you out. My shopping motto of “By Less, Choose Well” very much applies here, and I hope this can inspire you to follow this too!

A Capsule Wardrobe Refresh with a New Pair of Boots

June 18, 2017 Lauren

I'm in love with these over-the-knee boots I picked up recently and have found them to be so versatile and easy to wear. While I was a little unsure of this style when it was first emerging, I've been completely converted now and have been wearing them constantly. They're leg lengthening (always a plus for a shorty like me!), comfortable, easy to slip on and they can totally change the look of an outfit. They've helped me transition much more easily into the cooler months and I feel like they've opened up a bunch of new outfit possibilities for my capsule wardrobe.

My Style Diary - Blue Jean Baby

April 23, 2017 Lauren

Good morning!

Another Sunday morning, another blog post coming to you as I sip my tea in bed. Ahh Sundays! :)

Today's Style Diary is from last weekend - and what a lovely long weekend it was!

I hope you all had a nice Easter break :)

On Saturday morning, Tom and I went for a nice long walk, had brunch and spent some time just browsing around the shops.

While reading the paper at brunch I noticed an ad for a home open at an apartment block that we'd seen a few years ago while searching for our own apartment. We had swiftly rejected it as it was an "off the plan" development (not something we were interested in), but the design of the place had always intrigued me. The plan was to convert an old warehouse in Fremantle into "New York style" apartments, and they had just recently finished building.

Seeing as I've always dreamed of living in a New York loft (exposed brick walls, beautiful floor to ceiling windows... *insert heart-eyed emoji here*), we decided to be nosey and take a look.

I'll do a separate post sharing a few of the photos, but there were some seriously gorgeous apartments in this building! We may not be in the market to buy at this stage, but I'm just gathering all the inspiration for my "future dream home"!

Outfit wise it was a blue denim and white kind of day - my go-to for weekends when I want to feel comfortable and laid-back. I always feel like ripped blue denim has that "effortlessly stylish" vibe, which is something I always want! Paired with a white lace top it's a little more feminine and pretty - so just my kinda style!

What's your go-to weekend outfit?

I hope you have a beautiful Sunday!

Lauren

xxx

Top - Forever New

Jeans - Siwy Denim

Shoes - Roxy

Bag - Country Road

My Style Diary - Forest Green Pinafore Fun!

April 9, 2017 Lauren

Hello and Happy Sunday!

Today I have a fun Style Diary post to share featuring this cute pinafore from Princess Highway. I love that overalls/pinafores are back in fashion and aren't just for little kids anymore!

I've finally come to the realisation that although I may admire those bloggers who have a really sophisticated style, I'll never actually be one of them. I just can't resist the slightly more quirky designs - like fruit-printed dresses, sparkly shoes (I just bought a pair of super sparkly keds for my wedding and I am SO excited about them) and of course, overalls.

Tom (in the kindest way possible) recently described my style as something "a big six year old would wear"

... and you know what... I'm cool with that!

Just as a side note - I always find Tom's thoughts on fashion to be quite hilarious - his descriptions are just gold!

Fashion is meant to be something fun and I love being able to express just a little bit of my playful personality through my clothes.

Even if that does sometimes mean dressing like an oversized child!

I picked up this forest green pinafore from Princess Highway when I was in Melbourne back in March and I love it so much. The colour will be perfect as we transition into autumn (now that I've been out of school for 10 years I've finally gotten over my aversion to green after being scarred by our "tree-like" uniforms for so many years) and I can picture so many ways of styling it. That's the fab thing about pinafores, they're versatile as you can layer them with different pieces for a totally different look.

This particular day was lovely and sunny so I paired it with a white lace top and white sand shoes (we were doing lots of walking so comfy shoes were a must!)

I think it gives a a nice fresh, summery vibe - and I'm happy to hold onto summer for as long as possible!

What are your thoughts on the pinafore/overall trend? Are you a fan or is it not your jam?

I hope you have a beautiful Sunday!

Lots of Love

Lauren

xxx