What I wore: Chloe jewelled mariniere, Celine Trio and Rivieras Espadrilles

Yesterday was a beautifully sunny day...

Coffee and macarons...what a way to start my day!  Coffee deflated by the time I snapped it...it looked like a souffle before! 

 I think I've had this Chloe top for almost 10 years! My favourite part are the jewelled details...Even though I have 1001 striped tops, this is one of my favourites...

Rivieras espadrilles in the Jimmy Fairly store in Paris - multicoloured leather version available here, I found my colourway here, and similar color combinations at net-a-porter, here and here

We went to our favourite playground, couldn't help 'hopscotching'

 Lil' Brigs #1 had a ball at the playground, especially in the sand pit and on the swing...

 

 Rivieras espadrilles and Celine Trio

 

Lunch at Burgastronomy: Hot bacon bird - fried chicken, lettuce and tomato with bbq sauce, mayonnaise and chipotle with the most AMAZING sweet potato fries with an extra side of crispy fried chicken for good measure...

Top: Chloe, Sunglasses: Tiffany aviators (I had the Ray Ban folding wayfarer sunglasses earlier), Jeans: Chloe, Bag: Celine, Shoes: Rivieras - multicoloured leather version available here, I found my colourway here, and similar color combinations at net-a-porter, here and here

I cannot tell you how much I love popcorn!

My favourite way to make it: kettle popcorn with cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt and coconut sugar

And the best drink to have it with? Yes, milk...

all pics my own via my iPhone/Instagram

Hope you are having a fabulous Sunday! 

Mine was lovely! Look forward to sharing about it!

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What I wore today: Bonjour! OOTD and FOTD...

Been on Instagram a bit too much: 

FOTD: 1. NARS concealer duo ginger/custard, 2. Benefit Brow Zings, 3. NARS bronzer in Casino and 4. Ita brush, 5. NARS blush Exhibit A and 6. Yachiyo brush, 7. Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill stretch lengthening mascara, 8. Shu Uemura eyelash curler,  9. Chanel Illusion D'ombre Mirifique e/s and 10. NARS #15 Smudge brush, 11. Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation and 12. Giorgio Armani Rouge d'Armani #400 heavily sheered out (as I couldn't find my Sheer #4 lipstick I usually use) - all this yet I for a 'natural' look!

1. Three Floor Ginta embroidered jacket 2. ASOS Bonjour striped top 3. Zara black skort

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Street Style at the Autumn/Winter 2013 Fashion Weeks - Nautical Stripes

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What I'm wearing today: Isabel Marant Bobby sneakers, Balenciaga Extra Courier bag & Nautical stripes

My day-to-day outfits are pretty much a variation on a theme:

Usual 'uniform' = Top/Tee/Knit/Button-down shirt (usually striped) + casual pants (jeans/tailored joggers/harem) + comfy shoes (sneakers, low-heeled boots) + bag slung across the body (need two hands when you have two kids, although four would be nice) + jacket (if required)

Velvet by Graham Spencer striped top (available here and here - both currently offering free shipping, for Matches Fashion enter MAYFREE at checkout)
Rag & Bone 'The Dre' jeans in Wells (mine have stretched and I so wish I could find another one in a smaller size! I really like the wash on these jeans!) (available in different washes here,  here and here)
Isabel Marant Bobby sneakers in Taupe (available here, and in craie here)
Balenciaga Extra Courier bag (aka my 'baby/nappy bag - which is really a men's travel bag, yeah, it's huge) (available in cobalt here) - I use it practically every day (remember when I posted about it here? Occasionally I use it's slightly smaller version, Courier bag, in Anthracite)

What is your 'uniform'?

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Recent buys - PS. Free Shipping at MyTheresa!

Ah, 'coupon codes' - where would we be without them? With a fatter wallet, most likely...but I have made heavy use of them on recent purchases that I was going to make regardless, so perhaps a slightly fatter wallet with them? Well, that's my story anyway, better stick to it for now...

The latest free shipping code I came upon cinched the deal on an item I had on my 'wishlist' for quite some time and was almost about to purchase without it *whew*

From top centre and clockwise: Willow classic silk tuck shirt (with the 30% off code Willow recently offered for 24 hours only), 3.1 Phillip Lim black cut up silk 'Nueva York' top (MyTheresa has free shipping until the 7th of May! I usually baulk at their €60+ shipping fee), Zara crossover checked shirt, Isabel Marant Bobby sneakers in Taupe (am head over sneakers 'in love' with these, and its uber soft velvet leather! Wish I had bought them from the start!), Equipment black silk Signature shirt (made use of the recent 20% off code Shopbop had on offer), Velvet by Graham Spencer Yurel striped top - free shipping at Matches Fashion! Use code: MAYFREE), Current Elliott Infantry jacket (available in beige at Shopbop), and Zara embroidered bomber (ok, confession time, I bought another one, one size smaller than the first one - which I used today, as I wanted a 'back-up', as I like mine so much, plus I wanted one not-as-oversized).

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

Lil J&J's turned 1 and 3 respectively yesterday, and it was a crazy busy week for me (despite the simple party we threw), but it was absolutely worthwhile in the end, seeing how happy they were (especially Lil J#1 - she had an absolute ball this weekend, not only at the party, but having her cousin lil J#3 visit from Sydney). 

xx

Street Style at the Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Weeks - Stripes

As you may know, I admitted early on that I am a humungous fan of stripes (especially a la marinière). Following on from the last Street Style post(s) on stripes being worn during Fashion Weeks, it was great seeing them again during the Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Weeks: 

 

Those Maison Michel lace bunny ears are just too cute! (shame Lil' J#1 won't be sporting those anytime soon)

Check out the Rag & Bone Newbury boots! Still loving my pair!

n.b. The 'compilation' photos of striped outfits are from The Sartorialist, and were not necessarily taken during the Fashion Weeks. 

Thanks to all who have entered the $100 Shopbop giveaway!

 If you haven't already, you still have until Monday 29th of October to do so HERE. 

Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

TGIF!

xx

Resort 2012 - 'The Row' & Preen-tastic!

All my favourite 'looks' were included in the Resort collections below: Draped, Nautical and Oriental:

The Row

I cannot get enough of marinière tops, and the Olsen sisters had a luxe yet relaxed take on them. Their collection was fresh with casual elegance and 1940's feel, loved the simply draped mint dress...effortless and stunning:

Preen

Bregazzi was inspired by her love of kimonos (aha! We share one thing in common) for her Resort collection. One of my favourite pieces was the floral printed yellow silk shirtdress with an obi-like belt, loved the subtle draping too, and that delicious raspberry pink...