This week in Brisbane it’s like someone has very much flicked the summer switch and I’ve found myself thinking of summer beach getaways or at least poolside soirees at home (in between sweating up a …
The Styling You Annual Swimsuit Edition 2020 (as featured in Body & Soul)
The Styling You Annual Swimsuit Edition 2020 looks a little different. Actually A LOT different. Not only was it featured in Sunday newspapers around Australia (hello, if you’ve found yourself here for the first time …
The Model and Me: Alessandra spring-summer 2020
My love of the throw and go summer dress runs very deep. And this lolly pink frock from the Alessandra spring-summer 2020 collection not only makes dressing fun, it’s a style that can be dressed …
The Model and Me: Maiocchi spring-summer 2020
Too soon to start planning your festive season outfits? I say, absolutely not! This emerald dress from the Maiocchi spring-summer collection is perfect. I’m a big traditionalist when it comes to choosing festive outfits, opting …
The Model and Me: Boom Shankar spring-summer 2020
Here in Queensland, the “arms out” season has arrived. It’s already so hot and steamy most days that the care factor about showing my arms is once again disappearing into a sweaty mess of “who …
The Model and Me: Zarc spring-summer 2020
When I was sorting through and editing my wardrobe a couple of weeks ago, I uncovered a number of “trends” and by “trends” I mean obsessions. One of those obsessions seems to be white dresses. …
The Model and Me: Bohemian Traders spring-summer 2020
New Model and Me! I have a bit of a default summer casual look: denim shorts and a white top. It feels light and beachy and classic all at once and is my go-to for …
How to shop mindfully for your 2020 spring-summer wardrobe
My tips for how to take your wardrobe into spring-summer are generally the same every year. But with this year being the year that keeps on giving, I thought I’d look at tips on how …
The Sneaker Test: make sure you new clothing purchases pass it
Sponsored by FRANKiE4 Footwear The Sneaker Test: an unscientific experiment whereby you test the wardrobe versatility of a garment. If said skirt, dress or pant can be worn with both a heel OR a pair …
The Model and Me: harrie and sam
Hello, I’ve not only got a new Model and Me post for you but it’s also featuring a label that I’ve not featured before – harrie and sam – an ethically designed and made in …
Please support these Victorian online businesses #COVID
This community knows how to show its support for small businesses doing it tough. We’ve helped out our rural and regional sisters in the #shopitforward campaign. And we’ve stood behind our fellow Australian-made fashion labels …
The Model and Me: Alessandra autumn-winter 2020
I know first hand how tough it’s been this year – running a business is never easy but throw in a pandemic and restrictions out of your control and it’s a whole new level of …