VAMFF: State of Fashion Part 1

As part of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF), State of Fashion is a seminar series designed for an intimate audience to hear designers talk about their work personally, and get a glimpse behind the scenes. This morning we arrived at the Royal Exhibition Building (REB) to be shown to a beautifully set up… View Post

Leather Pants

The leather pant. Difficult territory to navigate, but a long term investment once you discover the perfect pair. These might be faux leather, but they’re convincing, yes? The high, natural waist, side zip and solid material means they’re a good fit, and thus forgiving. Teamed with an oversize knit, the leather pant is wearable and… View Post

High Fashion: The 20th Century Decade by Decade

As someone who enjoys fashion, particularly watching the shows and reading reviews by the world’s best critics online, I do like a nice fashion book now and then. Of course, fashion books tend to be aesthetically super stylish, but aside from having an attractive book to show off, I do want to actually read, to… View Post

Feels Like Spring

As the unpredictable Scottish weather takes a turn towards spring temperatures, the icy breath of winter no longer sends a chill down our backs. As I stepped out of the house this morning at 8am, I felt confused; it was warm enough for spring layering but still as dark as the middle of the night. Of… View Post

Cold Snap

Finally, after what feels like forever, I find myself in a cold snap of winter. Instead of choosing footwear that doesn’t disintigrate when wet (basically leaving me with a choice of my new Hunter wellies or old Nike trainers), I can once again enjoy suede and heels. I can curl my hair and feel safe… View Post