Keeping it Real: Fashion Week Day 2

Despite feeling far from fashiony last night at the grungy ksubi show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I’m continuing with a bright outlook on my Fashion Week outfits today. Part of that is due to only packing a certain number of combinations … oh, ok … LOTS of combinations.

Today I’m introducing you to two new purchases. Remember this post? Yep, big fan of Australian designer Gorman … and could love dots as much as I like stripes ;)

I’m keeping the jacket as the feature. I had been tempted to add in the orange shoes at the same time but am saving them for a statement all of their own later in the week.

Instead I’m wearing this super comfortable, yet classically stylish pumps from Zoe Kratzmann footwear (thanks Zoe!).

mbfwa outfit day 2

And let’s talk about the hair.

I felt like a bit of a superstar today with stylist Steve Grech from Stevie English Hair arriving at my hotel room to blow dry my locks. In my dreams, this happens twice a week at home and I never have to style my hair again.

Yes, my imagination can get quite carried away …

Steve from Stevie English blow dries my hair

Steve asked me whether I was afraid of big hair. I replied, of course not. I grew up on a TV diet of Dynasty and Dallas. Hair can never be too big. Never.

Here’s how it turned out. Likey? I think it complements the Renee Blackwell Design earrings nicely, don’t you think?

Stevie English hair; renee blackwell earrings

I’ve got quite a collection of makeup from Maybelline New York to play around with this week so I’m working on stepping out of my comfort zone and today have added teal as an eyeliner using the upcoming release, EyeStudio Color Tattoo in Edgy Emerald ($11.95 and available from July). Loving the rich pigments in these colours and have been inspired by how I’ve seen makeup artist Nigel Stanislaus incorporate them into his catwalk looks.

maybelline new york product of the day 2

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Thanks to Maybelline NY Australia, I’m blogging at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia all week. Come back each day for my take on what we’ll be wearing – on our face and ourselves – next spring-summer.

  • http://heartbeatoz.tumblr.com/ Heartbeatoz

    That Colour looks gorgeous on you are sure you aren’t taking part in the Parades :)

    Cheers from Jacki 

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      LOL … I’m so not catwalk material. Happy observer though!

  • Thea

    Love the orange and the spot top. You look fabulous. So envious of being visited in your hotel room by your personal hairstylist. Isn t that the stuff of fantasies!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Yes, it is the stuff of fantasies – loving just the hotel room and my own company too! A lovely place to have as a remote “office”.

  • Catherine King

    That outfit is gorgeous!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much Catherine x

  • Janet Camilleri

    At first when I read your post I was like, Oh, you shoulda worn the other shoes. But you know what? These ones are PERFECT for this outfit. Lets your coat make the statement!

  • http://40plusstyle.com Sylvia_40PlusStyle

    You look absolutely smashing today Nikki. loving the graphical look and you are one lucky girl to  have hair stylists at hand!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks so much Sylvia … I think my love of stripes has swapped for spots!

  • http://boredomaboundsbyjulia.blogspot.com/ Julia @ Boredom Abounds

    Love the pop of colour with your orange jacket – very cute!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Julia … I’m a big orange fan!

  • http://silverhuang.com/ Silver Huang

    Oh WOW Nikki you look absolutely FAB! Love everything! The hair, the coat, the top, the earrings bah everything! And hair done in hotel room? *jealous!* :D

    And oh my goodness I just had a look through Zoe Kratzman’s and I swear I’ve got a new shoe fetish right now, like Rouse boots now please… but sigh… budget… *teardrop*

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Great shoes for your look there Silver … keep in mind for the future!

  • LISA Mckenzie

    Love that orange coat on you and those divine shoes from Zoe Kratzman,and your big hair looks fab!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Lisa … I love it too! Was great all day!

  • http://www.abeachcottage.com/ abeachcottage

    ooh yes I like this one x

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Sarah xx

  • http://kimbalikes.com Kim-Marie Williams

    Lovely jubblies!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Kim-Marie x

  • edenland

    I LOVE your outfit! And your hair! And you!

    Gorgeous selfies.

    XXXX

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      I want to take this mirror home … it rocks the selfie pose!

  • http://www.ladythinking.com/ Jackwafabwa @ Lady Thinking

    Fabulous hair! Teal and emerald eye combination looks great too.

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Oh, if only I could have a professional blow-dry every few days …

  • http://www.absoluteamy.com/ Absolute Amy

    Looking hot Nikki!  What a styling superstar you are, loving the ‘Edgy Emerald’ eyeliner… can’t wait to get my hands on some. Amy x

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      I’m having a bit of fun with it!

  • Louise Di Trapani

    Love the jacket – off to check it Gorman now :)

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      I’m a recent fan but loving for wearable Australian designer style.

  • Jo

    That hair is freakin’ FABULOUS, Nikki!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      I know! Wish I could wake up every morning like that!

  • Suz Chadwick ~ Styliseme

    Love the orange coat! in fact the whole outfit is fab! very jealous, looks like you’re having fun!!

    • http://www.stylingyou.com.au/ Nikki Parkinson

      Thanks Suz … I am having a ball!