Cocktails & Canapes

The Wolf and I Windsor hosted an intimate blogger dinner a couple of weeks ago, offering us a taste of their menu and some delicious cocktails. We got an exclusive look at the new up stairs rooms and bar area, which is available for booking on their website.

QUINOA SALAD

roasted pumpkin, sunflower seeds, danish feta, candied walnuts, parsley and basil pesto dressing

I wore this leopard print shift by the fifth label, available here from Fashion Bunker. It's no secret I love animal prints and consider them a wardrobe staple, especially in black and white tones. The shift style features a deep back keyhole and slight flare, making it even more flattering and easier to purchase online.

Frankies

Last month to launch the spring season, I headed up to Frankies Boutique in Warrandyte along with Denver Styles to shoot our favourite looks.
We photographed in the beautiful surroundings of Frankies, located directly across from the Yarra River.

I chose this top and skirt because I love the mesh fabric, giving that sporty vibe while still being feminine from the silhouette and floral print detail on the perfume bottle. I also believe the mesh overlay skirt is one of the key trend items for this spring summer season and an edgy alternative to the lace midi skirt from my previous post.

Wearing  
No 5 Tank, Club A Mesh Pencil Skirt, ring and clutch from Frankies
Sportsgirl shoes (Similar)

Photography by Denver Styles

Spring Fashion Week Style

I would say that lace is back but honestly did it ever leave us? One of my first ever blog posts four years ago was discussing the trend of black lace. In years gone by the trend has matured with us, with silhouettes changing to a much more wearable midi length for this Spring. A much classier length while still showing a little skin, it's the perfect balance.

For Melbourne Spring Fashion Week I wore this look from Bardot with heels from Wittner. The Lumi heel features laser cut details in black suede and a comfortable heel height for a day in the city.

Thank you so much to Luke from Turbine Pictures for these photographs.

Wearing:
Harmony Crop Jacket - Bardot  
Geo Cami - Bardot
Sienna Midi Skirt - Bardot 
Lumi - Wittner

Finley Lane

Graffiti filled Finley Lane was the perfect setting for Nixi Killick to introduce her new collection during MSFW. Complete with lighting installations, art projections and of course the colourful crowd of guests, the laneway was turned into a vibrant futuristic world. 

Members of the colourtribe stood out amongst the tones of black which Melbourne is typically known for.
Not being one to mix prints with prints, I wore this gold glitter leopard top by Paint It Red paired with a Minkpink leather look skirt and my signature red nails and lipstick. 

Wearing:

Top - Paint It Red

Skirt - Minkpink

Shoes - Sportsgirl

Cuff - Kookai

Watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Cat Ring - Kushla

Nixi Killick

Melbourne based designer Nixi Killick has come a long way since representing RMIT at last years National Graduate Showcase. With excitement built after Lady Gaga wore her designs for her new tour brochure, the turnout for this laneway event was extraordinary and possibly unexpected, with guests crowding in to get a glimpse of the vibrant and colourful designs. The collection featured bold digitally designed prints layered with sculptured art pieces, extravagant accessories and wearable harnesses.

Read more about Nixi Killick here.

Photography by Maddie Claire Beau

The Speckle Jacket

For the Spring Style runway at MSFW a few weeks ago I wore this printed blazer from Bardot. Keeping it classic in head to toe black and white, I paired it with a silk tee from Sportsgirl and skinny high rise jeans from Bardot. This tote bag from Myer Miss Shop has become my everyday essential, somehow fitting my endless list of items. Do I need dry shampoo and a hairbrush with me at all times? Maybe not but they fit.

Spring Style At MSFW

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week kicked off the new season with their spring style runway at the hub. Showcasing fresh looks from leading Australian brands, Veronika Maine, Cue, Seduce, Review, Sportscraft and Saba.


Seduce

Cue