{Pop Jersey}

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I have been shopping quite a bit recently (during and after exams) and it is not even December yet! Coincidentally, two items were both in a rosy pink colour so I paired them together  and..voila.

A pop colour blazer has been on my wishlist for ages and I finally decided on this one from Seed - the fabric feels so light, fits me well especially around the shoulders and isn't too long and the lining is beautiful when I roll up the sleeves. It also comes in many other pastel ad bright colours (here).

I have also been looking for daytime shoes and these Marcs wedges are so easy and comfy to wear. I particularly love the buckle on the front where I can adjust the width. I have small (size 5.5) but wide feet so it's difficult for me to find shoes that fit and don't accentuate the width of my feet...#firstworldproblems much?

Outfit

Top: Marcs Slub Stripe Popper Detail Short Sleeve Tee (also worn here) and Seed Heritage Pop Jersey Blazer (here)
Bottom: Witchery jeans
Shoes: Marcs Leather Wood Wedge

As heatwaves and bushfires hit parts of Australia, hope everyone have a cool and safe weekend!

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What have you bought off your wishlist recently?

{Statement Skirts}

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Red is the colour of the day - the bright coral colour of these flowers and skirt really lifted my mood. I bought this tulip skirt when Zara first opened in Sydney (...how time flies!) in 2011 and it really gives the right volume for a fun and polished look. As a bonus, it matches the colour of my new car (which snuck in the background of the above photo). I love driving (just not the parking part) and can't wait go on road trips in it - it makes me feel so free and independent!

Outfit

Top: Cotton On
Bottom: Zara Skirt
Accessories: Wittner shoes, Forever New Kathryn Necklace (here, also worn here)

Here are more statement skirts I am loving at the moment (i.e. the fruits of my procrastination):

From left to right: Marcs Rayon Oversize Floral Circle Skirt (here), Forever New Petra Printed A-Line Skirt (here), Forever New Gabrielle Pleated A-Line Skirt (here), Alice McCall Breaks the Cage Skirt (here)

I am off to have a (hopefully) relaxing weekend, after the craziness of exams and work - hope you all have a fantastic one too!

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What do you think of A-line and tulip skirts?

{Funky Friday}

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I have been feeling uninspired about my work wardrobe. So I have been shopping (and instagram-ing) for some pieces to add some fun and flair to my work outfit to give me a break from the usual suit/shirt combo. I was pretty pleased with myself when I found this outfit from Saba for only $98 (reduced from RRP of $278)! I love sales. I actually shop a lot of my work staples from Saba because they are of great quality and the size 6 generally run true too size so they actually fit me 80% of the time.

I love the rich colour of the top and the print (first leopard print item..ever) on the bottom keeps it fun. Together, they make a great combination for casual Fridays (or any work day depending on how corporate your office is) and after-work drinks. Oh and the side zipper on the skirt can be zipped up from the bottom - so useful when going up stairs or when I need to power-walk to the office!

Outfit

Top: Saba Sharla Knit ($59 from $129), Saba Suit Jacket
Bottom: Saba Funky Leopard Skirt ($39 from $149)
Shoes: Wittner

Happy Friday everyone!

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How do you keep your work wardrobe fresh and stylish?

{Purple Haze}

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I love the colours on this dress – they remind me of those pink and purple and golden sunsets that steal my breath away. The shimmering silk and feminine cut is very much “me” and this is my go-to dress for special occasions – formals and birthdays. This is one of those dresses that make me feel beautiful. To me, it is important that what I wear makes me feel good about myself. It is not about dressing for others’ approval, but putting in the few extra steps so that I know I am presenting my true self to the world.

I have very few v-neckline dresses/tops in my wardrobe – because I know I am never going to have the curves to make it work. Despite this, I couldn’t resist this dress and had to have it. I have added in this gold leaf necklace (which I pinned here) to provide a focal point centred above the v. V-necklines are a great way for short women to look thinner and taller – they help to elongate the neck and torso. What do you think of the results?

Outfit

Dress: Witchery
Accessories: Colette Gold Diamante Leaf Necklace (here), Orchirly bag
Shoes: Wittner

Don’t forget to follow me on instagram (@_naomip) and pinterest to see what I am loving and buying – these activities increase exponentially when I cram for exams!

Thank you for reading everyone!

:)