I'm Madeline I'm Madeline

I've always loved polka dots, I mean who doesn't? They just grab me. So whilst this outfit is pretty tame for me it's still a look I love. Sometimes it's nice to pare it down a little and not wear everything all at once. Although I did still manage to over accessorise somewhat, but it wouldn't be a Fashion Hayley look without too many accessories now would it?

Outfit details
Polkadot dress River Island from ASOS
Hat Christmas gift from Tempt
Earrings Sister Works pop up stall at the Fitzroy Market
Sunglasses Tsumori Chisato from Pet Shop Girls
Faux fur bangle Bubbles Harajuku
Basket bag Vintage from Hunter Gatherer many many many years ago
Black flatforms By Appointment from ishoes
Lipstick Shanghai Suzy pop up stall at the Rose Street Artists Market

I'm loving the big bow on the back of this hat, makes me feel all French school girl with 'I'm Madeline! I'm Madeline!' running through my head!

Hat Christmas gift from Tempt

These are by far the comfiest flatform/platform shoes I've ever worn. I love how they match my other accessories perfectly.

Black flatforms By Appointment from ishoes

My French school girl inspired accessories all laid out. Très Chic!

Hat Christmas gift from Tempt | Basket bag Vintage from Hunter Gatherer many many many years ago | Lipstick Shanghai Suzy pop up stall at the Rose Street Artists Market | Sunglasses Tsumori Chisato from Pet Shop Girls

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Aligned in Fitzroy

It's been so much fun rediscovering my old hood, Fitzroy. I grew up in and around Fitzroy, Carlton and Brunswick (we moved a lot when I was a kid) and while a lot has changed it's nice to see not everything has.  I love the people watching and cute new cafe's that have popped up down the Gertrude St end of Brunswick St and popping into the lovely boutiques that line the street in every direction. Strolling down Brunswick St after brunch today the polkadot raincoat above caught my eye in Gorman's shop window. I've wanted a polkadot raincoat ever since I could remember so I dragged a reluctant Henry in and promptly bought the coat. I love the a-line shape of the coat, it goes perfectly with my new gingham smock dress from ASOS that got a lot of instagram love when I wore it last week.

Outfit details
Gingham dress ASOS
Polkadot raincoat Gorman
Black tights Berlei
Iridescent tote bag Sportsgirl


I've been wanting to try out the hyped OCC Lip Tar's but as they're virtually impossible to get a hold of in Australia when I saw that Sportsgirl were doing something similar (albeit with a much much much smaller colour range) I immediately picked up two colours, my favourite being the red above.

Lip tar Sportsgirl Paint The Town in Red
Specs Bespecd Minsk in Lilac


I will always cherish this lovely locket by my friend Chris which is an anatomical heart that opens up to reveal a photo of Henry and I. It's my go-to necklace when I'm after something small and delicate to finish my outfit rather than my usual big and bold pieces.

Necklace Corky Saint Clair Anatomical heart locket.


OMG if you want to do yourself a favour buy these boots right now! These are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned. I ummed and ahhed about buying them for so long I almost missed out in my size, so glad I finally got them. So good for Melbourne's famous four seasons in one day as they're essentially gumboots when it inevitably rains you won't end up with soggy wet socks.

Chelsea boots Juju from ASOS

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What a Coinkidink it's Neon Pink!

Here's a really quick outfit post taken as Carla and I were on our way to some  drinks at the Courthouse in Newtown.

Polka dot dress Vintage from my friends stall at Surry Hills Market
Neon pink rope necklace Made especially for me by Kurt the owner of Fashiondacci, the boutique in Melbourne I recently blogged about.
Flower headband DIY (tutorial here)


Neon pink clutch From a cheapie boutique in Paddington
Bangle Same old Elke Kramer piece I always wear


Socks ASOS
Jelly heels Juju Babes from MrShoes UK

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