Casual Croc

My first week back at uni has flown by, and although things have been pretty easy-going academically, the challenge of dressing for uni hit me hard from day one.

When so much of your wardrobe is made up of sequins and mesh, it can make putting together a casual outfit for a day of lectures and studying a little tricky...

Looking back through some old outfit photos I found one that did what I'd been trying to do all week - successfully combine a statement piece with a more casual partner.

The statement piece in this case was my "Robo Croc" top by Garth Cook which I got at a huge discount online from Zara Bryson.

(And it's still on sale!)

I kept things quirky but casual by pairing it with some denim cut-offs, and adding my all time favourite flatforms, and some cute pompoms feat. googly eyes for earrings.

Outfit Details:

Garth Cook robo croc shirt from Zara Bryson

Vintage denim cut-offs

Kenzo wild platform sandals (similar available from Solestruck)

DIY googly eye earrings

Although I sometimes still struggle with my uni outfits, I think I've at least got a pretty good handle on choosing uni shoes and bags. In fact, If you head over to the UNiDAYS blog you'll find a little shoes and bags edit I did in a special guest blog for them! I would love if you would check it out!

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Denim Decisions

I never thought I'd fall for a set of full-length denim overalls - as a certified shorty, It just wasn't on the cards (or so it seemed). 

On my recent trip to Melbourne I paid a visit to one of my favourite vintage shops - Retrostar Vintage. They have such a huge range of hand picked secondhand treasures, it's a bit ridiculous. 

As I was browsing I came across the dungarees section and thought I'd try out some of the high-waisted short variety, but many before me had undoubtably had the same idea so there was really only large or ill-fitting ones left. I thought I'd try my luck in the full-length section and search for a pair I could cut short - and I struck gold.  I happily purchased the perfect candidate for the chop but when I got back to the apartment and tried them on again I wasn't so sure. I couldn't do it. I felt about 99% dork while wearing them in all their full-length glory, but I kind of liked it. So full-length they've stayed (for now). 

Should I make the chop?

My Dorky Denim Getup:

Vintage denim overalls from Retrostar Vintage

DIY marabou feather earrings (made with marabou puffs from MarabouBoa)

Contrast collar shirt from Dangerfield (old season)

Witu pink neoprene clutch from Alice Euphemia (available in-store)

Vagabond chunky black sandals available from Solestruck

Photos by Jacob Clarke

Revival

As you may have read in my previous post, I scored this sweet little Romance Was Born embellished vest at The Diva's Wardrobe on Sunday. In the spirit of sustainable fashion, for the afternoon of shopping I'd decided to sport my favourite family hand-me-down, this gorgeous bright red leather skirt which used to belong my Aunt. I'd paired it with my all time favourite Batman crop (an oldie but a goodie), and then when I tried on the denim vest it just looked like I'd been planning the purchase all along! It was the perfect addition to my outfit (and my wardrobe). 

My Secondhand Style:

Romance Was Born cropped denim vest (old season) secondhand from The Diva's Wardrobe

Lazy Oaf Batman mesh crop top (old season) (similar available from Urban Outfitters)

Vintage red leather skirt (similar available from Nasty Gal)

Vagabond Dioon chunky black sandals (similar available from Market HQ)

OOTD: Iridescent Bomber

Finally I don a bomber jacket!

In keeping with the current sports luxe trend, bombers are the in-thing in outerwear this season. 

I was definitely skeptical at first; no matter your figure, it seems hard to find one that flatters. 

Luckily the sheer factor is here to keep us looking stylish without making us look extra chunky.

 This bomber also combines another two of my favourite trends at the moment - dazzling iridescent fabrics, and white, the colour of the season. I'm in love with the gorgeous iridescent shimmer of greens,
golds, and blues that you see when the sun hits it, and it has a brilliant lightness to it.

I'm wearing: Sheer bomber jacket from Front Row Shop, black lycra cropped roll-neck tank from Glassons, vintage floral pants, silver skeleton pendant from Piercing Planet, and white flatform sandals from Topshop.

Photos by Jacob Clarke.

OOTD: Picnic in Pink

With exams finished and uni finally over for the semester (YAY!), what better activity to start the holidays with than an afternoon of smiles and snacks with all my friends I had been missing during the semester. 

We got together for a cute little Sunday afternoon picnic in Southbank, but sadly the purpose of the event was to say farewell to a friend who will be heading off to Mexico until early next year - adiós Clare! 

To counter my sadness over Clare's impending departure, I picked out the brightest piece of clothing I could find in my wardrobe - these HOT PINK vintage silk pants. 

I came across these little treasures a few years ago in an antique shop in Paddington and couldn't believe my luck. They're super comfy, in perfect condition, and all the little details (especially the gemstone buttons!) are divine. They've been hiding away in the sea of clothes that is my wardrobe for far too long and I'm so glad I decided to take them out for a spin; it was near impossible not to feel happy while wearing them.

I paired them with my striped mesh crop by Glamorous from ASOS, my brand new chelsea ankle boots from ASOS, and my Graz x Ellery Quixote catseye sunglasses from Optiko.

Credit to Harry for the photo - Thank you!