PINK IN PARIS

(YSL Rouge Volupté Shine in '13 - Pink In Paris', Dior 'Diorshow' Mascara in '090', Odacité Beautiful Day Moisturiser from The Detox Market, Urban Outfitters 'Calf Hair Small Wallet, Hu Crunchy Mint Chocolate Bar from Hu Kitchen.)

Here are a few of my saturday brunch-time favourites. The packaging of these products (aquired yesterday in the Sephora VIB sale) is so damn fine that I have taken to staring at them lovingly while eating an early pre-brunch breakfast this morning.

The Sephora VIB sale, which has been my undoing the past few days prompted me to try out a few products that I would otherwise not get and so far I am loving these two new products, with the YSL Rouge Volupté being my absolute holy grail purchase. It's so creamy and the muted dusky rose hue is so perfect for the springtime.

Pictured here, in amongst all my other morning-time favourites, is the best chocolate in the world which is more of a with tea of an afternoon favourite, but hey when isn't chocolate a good idea? Everyone visiting NYC must head to Hu Kitchen on 5th to pick up a block and have some home-cooked lunch and on the note of reccomendations, if you're in LA don't hesitate to stop by 'The Detox Market' and check out their great range of organic and non-toxic skincare- their own 'Odacité line is my absolute favourite! 

FIFTH X WASHINGTON

(T by Alexander Wang Cami, Paige Edgemont Coated Denim in Tea Leaf (Similar), Prada Saffiano Bag, Choies Boots, H&M Cardigan, Jules Smith Long Wishbone Necklace, Miu Miu Sunglasses)

Photos by Halcyon

After a cruisy morning eating avocado and Vegemite on baguette at Le Pain Quotidien, it's time to head to a casting at Milk (which is actually quite a good thing as the Milk Studios is right opposite the Chelsea Markets - home of the Australian owned 'Tuck Shop'). Its panning out to be quite an Aussie day for me here in NYC.
 #homesickforaustralia

THE SHORT OF IT

 (Zara Shorts, Jacket(similar), Animal Print Messenger Bag, Boots(Similar), Brandy Melville Tank, Urban Outfitters Cropped Sweater)

Photos by Halcyon

We are definitely starting to ease into spring in New York (I even bought some flowers today in celebration) and I am seriously hoping that the weather will stay this way. I know I go on and on about the weather at times but truly I often find the cold so debilitating style-wise. When it is below freezing out it is very hard to dress for anything other than warmth and for me that means cracking out my lovely NY host's Cole Haan below-the-knee-puffy-down jacket.
I'm loving these really light-weight Zara shorts primarily for the possibilities they will allow for when it warms up and stockings are no longer requisite. I am seeing them with a perforated white leather tank and some knee length caged gladiator sandals like these. 

SOFT FOCUS

 (Zara Baby Blue Jacket (Different Colour), Gap 1969 Cuffed Always Skinny Jeans)

The perfect soft yet structured jacket, found on sale over the weekend at Zara. The baby blue is no longer in stock online (there were a few left in store) but the navy blue is still available. Perfect and easily wearable for this transition period as we head into spring. 

NY PHOTO DIARY 1

 

New York is such a wonderful city and after a few days of meetings, assistant buying with Lynn from Shallow Store, Bondi Beach and exploring with Brydie from Wolfcub Chronicles (both of whom are seriously awesome chicks) I am loving this city more and more. 

I am also obsessed with Lynn's prada sunglasses and Rag and Bone hat. 

These pictures were taken all over Manhattan before and after attending the Coterie Trade Show at the Javits centre today and in the last few days of exploring.  

Next up this week - more meetings and a campaign shoot with The Collaborator for our new collection landing in the middle of the year. I can't wait to get my hands on the collection as I love every piece and feel incredibly lucky to be working with such a talented team. 

NY

Clockwise From Top Left: 

1. Isabel Marant Mary Linen Tee 

2. Sandro Combo Satchel

3. Diptyque Philosykos Eau de Toilette 

4. Prada Round Frame Sunglasses 

5. Sandro Maggie Coat (Soldout)

6. Céline Ankle Boots

This is what I'd rather be wearing in NYC this week. I'm loving these Céline ankle boots which are available now at yoox. They seem to possess the perfect height to sturdy heel ratio that would be perfect with leather leggings or some skinny jeans for castings in the big apple. 

FLAT ATTACK

(Sandro Talisman Tunisian T-Shirt, Steve Madden Lanii Flats, Ray Bans (Similar), H&M Black Skinnies, Zara Animal Print Messenger bag.) 

 Introducing my greatest discovery of the past month...these Steve Madden (**ahem Celine Spring '14 knock off**) pony hair espadrilles. I can't believe how similar these look to the real deal, although I am sure that the exorbitant price difference ($500odd) is totally justifiable...for some people. They also come in leopard print which I am seriously thinking also needs to be assimilated into my wardrobe.  

These flats are my first pick of the 5 piece french wardrobe - spring edit, which is possibly a little soon for everyone in NY/Paris/London, but here in LA it is certainly well underway. 

Speaking of NY, in less than a week i'll be heading back to the big apple for an exciting project that I've been talking about for a while and I can't wait to prepare a photo diary for you while I'm there.