Chunky

There was probably a reason why it took me so damn long to find a good chunky knit sweater with a crew neckline, cos well, it makes me look chunky. Some divine intervention have tried to keep me away from it. But will it keep me away from it? Probably not! It's really not the most flattering on my extremely short torso, but when I'm wearing it, I'm just going to pretend I look like Cara Delevigne wearing a casual knitted sweater.

Enough about my chunkiness, let's gush over how amazing this sweater is. I have been searching high and low for one of these and I found it on the last place I'd ever look, which is Coles. If you're in Australia, you'd know that Coles is a Supermarket chain. Recently they have added an apparel line called Mix Apparel. Unfortunately my local Coles doesn't stock them but if you go on mixapparel.com.au, you will find which Coles Supermarket have the apparel line.

Due to the magic that is Instagram, one of the people I follow posted a photo of a black knitted and before reading what she had wrote underneath the picture I thought, this is probably an Acne sweater that will cost me an arm and a leg, but lo and behold, it was a $25 Mix Apparel item. Much to my excitement, it came in the two colours I'd been wanting in a sweater so naturally both colour were bought.

I hope you are all enjoying your warm sunny weekends!

Mix Apparel Crop Chunky Jumper

JayJay's Boyfriend Jeans (Similar here)

Rockstud Inspired Flat - eBay

Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag

Sass and Bide x Make A Wish Necklace

Oakley Garage Rock Sunglasses

Rings from Etsy

Casual Chaos

 

I don't quite know what's going on with this outfit. Nothing makes sense here, which is kind of reflective of my current state, and like my current state, I am going with it.

I'm only starting to realize that life loves to throw things your way to keep you on your toes. Unfortunately there are only so much you can try and do until you realize that sometimes you might just need to sit back and go for that ride. It's like telling yourself "See you on the the other side!", because with chaos eventually comes order.

So for now I will wear this bodychain backwards, a top that may or may not also be backwards, heavily trashed shorts that may eventually show my undies and studded Cons that could possibly be a type of weapon.

SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE!

Sass and Bide Top (very old!)

Abercrombie DIY Shorts (similar here)

NLP (formerly ATG) High Neck Bandeau Top

Balenciaga City Daim Bag

Prada SPR 17OS Sunglasses (Promo Code Here!!!)

Triple Shark Tooth Bodychain

DIY Studded Converse Shoes

Relaxed

I have recently jumped on the relaxed-pants bandwagon. Due to my vertically challenged frame, I always thought relax fitted pants would look like pyjammas on me, they probably do, but just humour me.

I am especially loving all the printed ones I'm currently seeing at the moment. They not only come in amazing graphic prints, but also fun colours. However, one can never go wrong with black white. Take these French Connection ones I'm wearing, they are so versatile, you can dress them down with flats or sandals, or take them to night with heels. The fabric is also quite light and I can definitely see them being worn during the warmer months.

But because I love a good clashing print, I just couldn't stay away from wearing them with this Sass & Bide chevron harness.

Happy Hump Day!

JayJay's Basic Tank

French Connection Lara Pants

Schutz Arieli Lace-Up Booties

Michael Kors Mini Selma

Prada SPR 17OS Sunglasses

Sass and Bide Harness

Roxy Australia Watch

Vest and Sneakers

This military vest is another great bargain find at $20. I have been scouring for one for a while that was long enough and had a great fit. This vest is actually 2 sizes bigger than what I'd normally take. I tried on the 2 smaller sizes and it just didn't feel right. Being able to cinch it at the waist with drawstrings made the fit just perfect. Don't be scared of the sizing tags. This is why I am welcoming the boyfriend-fit phenomena with open arms. Comfy and baggy dressing has never looked so cool.

To be honest with you, I didn't think this outfit through. But looking back at these pictures, I'm loving all the juxtaposition with the adrogynous loose fit vest and the sparkly sequinned bodycon dress.The only way you'd get me into anything bodycon is when it's draped with a loose item over it. Let's just say the term "bodycon" is very appropriate. The purple Izzy's was needed to add some colour into this outfit.

Hoping you all had a fabulous sunny weekend!

Vest: JayJays (here) / Dress: Sass and Bide / Bag: Balenciaga (here) / Shoes: Isabel Marant (here) / Sunglasses: Oakley (similar here) / Necklaces: Both House of Harlow 1960 (here) / Rings: YSL & Etsy

Phosphorous Statement

While there's nothing wrong with being vanilla, you add some toppings, you take the flavour experience to new heights. Aside from that crappy metaphor, I guess you could say my philosophy has always been simple dressing and bold statement accessories.

Playing with simple basics, like a simple slouchy tee and trashed denim cut offs can be a great foundation to endless style possibilities. The white blazer was added so no other colour competed with the phosphorous yellow clutch. The only other colour addition was in the turquoise in my ring. I have always loved the colour combo of yellow and blue. Due to the outfit being so simple, the addition of the black and gold leather harness and glittery heels still didn't feel way too much for me. But then again, I have always loved the bolder the statement the better.

Blazer: Valleygirl / Tee: K-Mart / Shorts: JayJays / Heels: Zara / Clutch: Michael Kors / Harness: Sass and Bide / Sunglasses: Prada / Watch: Casio / Rings: YSL & Etsy