Today I Am

#TodayIAm - doing it my way!

Fashion for me is all about having fun, ignoring all the so called fashion rules and doing it my way, If I feel like wearing a giant pink pom pom dress like the one I wore to fashion week recently - well then I'm going to do it. Likewise if I feel like pairing a basic tee with a fine silk floral print skirt - well I'm going to do that too! I don't believe in fashion rules, never have and never will. I always wear what makes me happy and for me that is bold bright colours, mostly pinks, and all the accessories all at once. Some so called fashion crimes I've committed over the years include - socks with sandals - check! Mixing prints - check! Wearing too many accessories - check! Being plus size and wearing horizontal stripes - check! There's many many more and there will continue to be many more as I ignore the haters and wear whatever I please. I just love dressing up and playing with fashion way too much to ever stop. The creative process of slowly collecting all the right pieces for that perfect dream outfit is what I live for - shopping at markets, op shops, designer sales and yes even my local Westfield. Today I am doing it my way just as I always have and always will. I'll never stop being me and I hope that I can inspire you to experiment and play with fashion too.

Outfit details - All from Westfield Doncaster
White tee Nude Lucy from Glue Store
Pink floral skirt Gorman
Head scarf Mimco
Blue sunglasses Le Specs from Glue Store
White bag Mimco
Blue clip on earrings Mimco
Pink enamel bangle Mimco
Pink pom pom Gorman

I love me a good turban and this Mimco scarf was too pretty to resist and I love how it looks with the amazing blue clear framed sunnies by Le Specs from Glue.

I love the beautiful botanical floral print of this Gorman skirt so much, I want to own so many pieces in the 'Birds and Bees' print from the new SS15 collection but for now have settled on this stunning pink silk skirt. Of course the pink is what sold me on this piece.

As someone who doesn't have their ears pierced I just LOVE when a brand offers up clip on earrings in it's collection. These Mimco blue gem clip on earrings are so elegant and sparkly!

Hello pom pom keyring! You had me at first sight and I just had to style you on my new white Mimco pouch bag, jazzing it up to make it more me!

Thank you to Westfield for bringing me on to this fabulous #TodayIAm campaign, I love the concept behind it - being true to yourself and who you are! Kelly Osbourne is a great style ambassador for the brand, I'm very excited that Westfield is celebrating unique personal style and style at any size - both of which are my passions! Let me know in the comments your thoughts xoxo

Front row at Mimco

I was invited by Mimco along with 19 other bloggers to sit front row at their LMFF runway show showcasing their AW2012 Dreamwarp collection. Mimco is an iconic Australian fashion success story, growing from Amanda Briskin's initial $5000 and idea of creating great accessories in 1996 to over 50 stand alone boutiques in Australia and the world today. On trend accessories with a vintage feel and a modern twist are synonymous with the brand Mimco, from the iconic button bag to the hair accessories I lusted after as a teen  Mimco has been creating must have pieces since they began.


This new collection was no exception, Mimco showed the oversized statement jewellery that they are known for along with their collection of bags, purses, shoes, hats and umbrella's.


The styling of the runway made use of every available space for a chance to showcase the range, with models carrying as many bags as they could carry (or wear as fanny packs).


The classic Mimco button bag has been updated this season.


Totes ahoy.


This is where I got arty, changing the settings on my slr to try and  best capture the mood lighting of the show.


The gold in the bag really shines, as does the red umbrella.


My rooftop at sunset is my new favourite place for moody outfit photos, I mean look at that light! Once back in Sydney I decided to recreate what I wore to the Mimco show and The Age photoshoot to best capture the cute bag that Mimco gave me (and yes if you click over to the photoshoot you won't be able to see me as I was sitting right behind the dude who stuck his head way out, yay go me, but I am quoted in the article by The Age's Fashion Editor Janice Breen Burns at least).


Someone in our building is growing these awesome sunflowers in our communal garden which I thought would make a great backdrop to my yellow accessory party. We got to choose a piece from the Mimco collection and as soon as I saw this yellow neon bag I knew it was the piece for me, I love its art deco almost oriental feel and tortoise shell encased clasp.

Bag Mimco Imperial Itsy Bitsy bag in Jonquil Camel RRP $299 gift from the brand
Yellow skull bracelet Yellow Mexican skull "Day of the Dead" bracelet $10 from Glebe Market
Studded resin bangle Elke Kramer
Crystal ring Corky Saint Clair
Nail Polish Ulta3 in Tahiti
Belt Camberwell Market


Outfit Details
Shirt Vintage Versace from Surry Hills Market $10
Pleated black maxi skirt My Size
Sunglasses Karen Walker from eyegoodies
Necklace Black resin flower necklace by Make Believe
Loafers Sportsgirl


Bonus photo of me and Taylor Swift who I bumped into whilst shopping in Fitzroy with my interstate blogger bud Phebe on the day of the Mimco show.