Terrigal.

Wearing: Camilla and Marc top (from sample sale), Zara jeans, scarf from Brunswick Markets, near Byron Bay, Michael Kors watch.

This Easter Monday I traveled up to Terrigal to meet my sister who was staying in Newcastle. We thought instead of one coming to the other why not meet half way and explore somewhere we hadn't been before. Driving in to Terrigal felt a lot like being at home on the Gold Coast. Wide roads, open spaces, big pine trees lining the beach, a concentrated area of people and shops all buzzing thanks to the public holiday. It's a different, more carefree vibe than that of being around the city. We did what tourists do and drove around, parked, got out, explored a beach, had lunch, people watched, you know the routine. A storm had been brewing since we arrived. The sky had been turning a deeper shade of grey every time I looked up at it. Racing against time (and somewhat like that Tornado movie in my mind) we managed to make it to Long Jetty for some quick pictures before the storm fully set in. Those last moments before the heavy spots of rain fell to the ground felt electric, like we had won the storm chasers race.

Capsule Wardrobe, Autumn/Winter 2015.

Trying to think now I don't even remember how I stumbled upon finding out about capsule wardrobes. One link led to another, and in time took me to the blog Un-Fancy; a blog about personal style and minimalism. In an effort to simplify her life Un-Fancy's creator Caroline decided to start a 'capsule wardrobe' - a mini wardrobe of 37 versatile pieces that she loves. 

After selling quite a lot of my wardrobe on eBay recently I started to relish the freedom of having less and using more of what I truly loved already hanging in my wardrobe. Less has made me feel liberated and light. Which has in turn led me to trying out the capsule wardrobe concept.

What the heck is a capsule wardrobe anyway I hear you ask? Basically it is refining your clothing situation to 37 pieces (or a number that works for you) per season that is guided by the following breakdown: 9 shoes, 9 bottoms, 15 tops, 2 dresses and 2 jackets. Oh and gym clothes, accessories, jewellery, swimmers, pajamas/loungewear and underwear are excluded from this list. You wear only the 37 pieces during the course of a season, three months. During this time you don't buy anything new (the hardest part I imagine...!). In the last two weeks of the season you can start to plan and buy for the next season's capsule. The amount you buy for each new season is a personal choice but the aim of the game is less. The goals are to save yourself time, energy, money and refine your personal style (which is bang on with my resolutions for this year!). 

So here is my first capsule collection*. Most of the items I already own and I have added a few pieces to tie this all together. My number is higher than 37 and that is OK with me because I know between work and weekend I will wear everything. I'm giving myself a hall pass for one purchase during the three months for the ultimate grey turtle neck sweater as the autumn/winter collections aren't fully in stores yet.

*I used Polyvore to make the layout above so most of the items pictured are just very similar to what I own, not what I actually own... although a pair of yellow Monolo Blahniks would be very nice!

Victoria Beckham - Fall 2015.

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I have been thinking about this collection ever since it came online earlier this week. The drapery, the movement and fluidity these pieces on the model are all so far from Victoria Beckham's signature style of constructed, body conscious dresses. Don't get me wrong, a good, well made, fitted dress can do wonders for the confidence and ego, but having a dress that comes with you when you walk and not the other way around is way more appealing to me. The styles are my kind of working woman dressing; classic, feminine and a little flirty.

On the hunt: perfect turtleneck sweater.

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I know it's still summer but please, oh, please, let me find the perfect turtleneck knit jumper for this winter and all of the winters after it.

Chanel - Haute Couture 2015.

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The first thing I do after waking up most mornings is check what's happening on Instagram. Most of the time I think this is a terrible habit and that I should stop. Except for this morning. This morning my Instagram feed was a flutter of images from the Chanel Haute Couture 2015 show in Paris... and  that is why sometimes it's not so bad to have an to Instagram habit. I'm instantly connected to what's happening in the worlds I am interested. 

The garden theme set design with its mechanic, futuristic paper sculptures immediately caught all of my attention. Chanel's set designs always feel like some kind crazy-luxurious planet far, far away. For haute couture I felt this collection was really young and fresh. There was still the impeccably made tweed jackets the label is synonymous for and the finale wedding dress which took 15 people to make. But the black boots, belts tied loosely around the waist and the exposed midriffs along with the punchy colour palette all spell freedom, spirit and fun to me. 

I think this whole collection would tie in nicely with my new colour palette to be honest...

Blue jeans.

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There is no doubt that a pair of blue jeans are a girls best friend. They are effortless, versatile and never outdated and always make for a trusted ally when you are not sure what to wear. I am loving the true blue shade of jean paired with a simple shirt, some cool shoes and tote for easy spring days.