{Summer Whites}

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White is such a fresh and easy choice for an effortless summer look. Here I have added some bold and cheerful coral accents using a bag and a belt. These photos reveal my one reservation about this dress - how easily the material wrinkles. Nevertheless, it was on sales and was at a good price point so I #yolo-ed it (say hello to my favourite verb of the month!). I have also been secretly hoping to adapt the white on white look into my wardrobe, it hasn't happened yet but this is definitely one big step towards my all white moment!

If you have been following my blog or know me in real life, you would know that many pieces of my wardrobe come from Forever New. The main reason is probably because Forever New goes down to a true size 6 and size 4 that fit my petite frame very well, usually with no alterations needed. This look really embodies the feminine and fun vibe of the brand that I adore.

 Outfit

Dress: Forever New Mia Military Style Shirt Dress

Accessories: Forever New Kathryn Belt, Forever New Pixie Straw Bag (here), Alannah Hill headband
Shoes: Wittner

Merry Christmas everyone and thank you very much for reading!

:)

Are you wearing white this summer?

{Lights and Reds}

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With only 10 days til Christmas, I have been adding some simple festive touches to the house. We gave away our Christmas tree few years ago so I made do with a DIY christmas tree and fell in love with fairylights all over again...

Homemade twig Christmas tree: minimalistic but still oh so cheerful

Lucky lanterns (from Typo): pretty things to look at before I doze off

Pinecones: the smell of these humble pinecones always make me think of Christmas

Red bows: can jazz up anything

And how can we forget Mrs Santa Claus?

I have now added an "Ask me anything" widget to the Ask page. Feel free to ask me any questions you have about my blog or tell me any suggestions you have!

What are your DIY Christmas decoration ideas - please share them!

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{Festive Lace}

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I love browsing through ASOS every so often - it is where I can buy high waisted tapered pants that fit with no alterations needed (thank you to whoever came up with the Petite range!). Though I have never bought a dress from ASOS, the vibrant colour and full skirt of this lace dress caught my eyes. I caved in since I don't have a lacy dress or a red dress and I really wanted one for Christmas. Thankfully, Petite AU 4 fit me perfectly, though the waist was quite snug. The cut-out back and three layers of tulle add character to the dress and are so fun to play around with! At around $55 (after online codes), this is a great affordable option for those Christmas/New year's parties!

Outfit

Dress: Asos Lace Dress with Cut Out Back (here)
Accessories: Wittner heels, Temt bracelets

Thank you so much for reading!

:)

What gems have you bought from ASOS?

{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?