Mixing in Monochrome

You know how sometimes you find someone who is a complete photocopy of your personality? Well, I guess I found mine in this little 4'11 pixie of a girl, Lily - she can vouch for the fact that our interests and habits are freakishly alike. I feel like this is the beginning of a very productive - or terrible - relationship. We are such enablers when shopping, as our wallets quickly found out, and our conversations are a never ending mix of fashion, makeup, T-swizzle and just all things girly in general.

However, unlike her penchant for brights and pastels, I have always been in love with the monochromatic ends of the color spectrum. So here is a post (one of many to come) that is dedicated to my love for the blacks and whites. I find that the best way to wear it is in different textures, so here I put together mesh, lace and pleather - materials that aren't supposed to match, but do. That's the beauty of monochrome. A spot of sparkle with a statement necklace, a pair of tinted glasses, and we're good to go.

Steve Madden Blunna bag | ZARA pleather shorts | The Editors Market lace crop top 

Another One mesh outerwear | Underground UK Triple Sole Leopard Print Creepers

Sephora Lipstick #22 | Emporio Armani Mens watch 

Photos courtesy of Lily! Check out her blog HERE to shower her with truckloads of love!

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R 

Paisley Thrills

If you haven't noticed already, my latest go to winter staple is this lovely paisley printed bomber jacket/hoodie. I was really drawn to the intricate combinations of red, burgundy, mint, and the occasional splash of yellow. It's got a beautiful satin finish with a black quilted interior that has kept me surprisingly warm for the past few weeks that have been growing colder with each day. 

Now that exams are over and I'm caught up in the whirlwind of packing to head back to Singapore, I find that this jacket is just perfect for spicing up the plain outfits that I've been throwing on in a hurry every day. 

This shoot is as spontaneous as it will get. I met up with my friend Lei, and I had a wonderful time with her catching up over brunch and relieving some exam stress. Turns out she had planned for an outfit shoot later that day and she asked me to join her. Our friend, Jen, helped us take the photos.

Lei also blogs, so check out her awesome fashion blog here to show her some unicorn lovin' !

Unplanned as it was, I'm quite happy with the way it turned out. I'm not a very adventurous person and like to stick with comfort, but I enjoyed the unexpectedness of having another person doing the photo-taking and shooting with a friend.

Oh see that scrape on my knee? Don't mind it. I was just being my clumsy self. In my case, it's an actual talent. 

Paisley printed jacket from Sportsgirl | Burgundy skater skirt similar here |  Black studded bag from Steve Madden

Black chiffon top from ZARA | Statement necklace from Etsy | Underground Wulfrun Creeper Wedges

I've got to get back to my packing now, next blogpost will be up when I get back to Singapore! Happy week ahead everyone! 

UNICORN LOVE, 

 - R 

Burnt Autumn

Autumn is my second favourite season, next to winter, but only when there's snow. There's something extraordinarily beautiful about the autumn leaves, even more than the wild bloom of spring. Everything practically oozes red and gold vibrance, its like nature's way of going out with a bang -

"Remember me even when winter comes." 

The forecast predicted gloomy weather the whole week and I felt like it was more the time than ever to being out more colours as the dreary winter months draw closer.This lovely burnt-orange coloured top has been with me for ages, and I think given it's versatility and the wear I get out of it, it's high time it has a feature on my blog. And what better season to match this with than autumn?

I paired it with this black and navy ZARA coat that has beautiful pleather detailing and knitted sleeves. While all the colours are slightly on the dull side, it also makes it very easy to match with different pieces, especially in the colder seasons. I absolutely love how the coat brings together the different textures and structured silhouette  for a very unique piece indeed.

So who says the florals need to be kept in the closet for colder days? I busted out my floral shorts to create a transition for the block colours of the coat and the top, and added a vintage touch with my favourite set of collar pins.

OKAY I KNOW EVERYONE IS SICK OF MY CREEPER WEDGES. I CANT HELP IT THEY'RE SO COMFY. THIS IS THE LAST POST WITH THEM IN IT.

Or maybe second last... I PROMISE I'LL STOP WEARING THEM.

Orange collared butterfly blouse | Floral shorts similar here | Leather belt | Vintage collar pins

ZARA Trafaluc coat | Auriga watch by Roberge, Geneve |  Mouawad Heidi Klum clover bracelet

Steve Madden studded bluuna bag | Underground Wulfrun creeper wedges | 

Photos credits to the awesome Sharon Lee. Visit her Flickr and shower her with lots of love! 

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R 

Printed

Besides the free shipping to Australia for ASOS, I honestly have very little to say about shopping in Melbourne. Sometimes I feel it's so backward I want to hide my head in a hole like a depressed ostrich and cry. (by the way, ostriches don't really stick their heads in the ground.)

You can imagine my excitement when I heard topshop was having a sale. No one can blame me for being attracted to sales. Women's brains are just wired to respond to this word. There is evidence showing higher levels of brain activity in women shown the word "sale".

Psychology student talking there. 

I picked up a printed blouse with cream piping round the collar, shoulders and cuffs. It's got a silk finish with just enough weight in the fabric to stay flowy but static free in this dry weather. I wanted the beautiful print to be at the center of attention so I kept everything else to a simple black.

The creeper wedges are also a new addition to my shoe collection; they came in the mail the day before the shoot. I took a look at them and got worried because of how big and high they look, but I was just so in love with them once I put them on. They're extremely comfortable, stable and perfect for just stomping around places. Also, plus points for helping me feel like less of a midget.

Printed blouse from Topshop | Pleated skirt from Glassons | Wulfrun wedge black suede from Underground

Watch by Roberge, Geneve. Auriga Quartz | Bracelets from Etsy | Gold spike necklace 
Bag from Steve Madden | Sunglasses from Michael Kors

Photos credits to Sharon. Visit her Flickr and shower her with love! 

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R 

Ending March

To sum it up, March has been wonderful. I've been reunited with my college friends whom I party with, laugh with, study with, go absolutely nutters with, and love to death. I've been going for brunch with my girlfriends (#thebrunchsociete) quite often, exploring the quainter corners of Melbourne, and I must say the occasional escapade is a great time to take a breather. I am also, for once in my life, up to date with my lectures and assignments for uni.  *pats head gleefully* 

I'm really, really happy. It's going to get tough soon once uni gets to the assignment period, but I'm going to enjoy this happiness while it's here. 

And to end off this awesome month I went to Pillar of Salt in Richmond with #thebrunchsociete. It was Sharon's birthday, so all the more we should have gone out of our way to somewhere nice. It's a little off the city grid, but the time taken to go there is certainly worth every minute. I wont lie to you to curb your internet-food-photo fantasies. The food tastes as mouth-wateringly delicious as it looks in the photos below. We ate and laughed and shopped till our wallets shouted in distress and it was wonderful. :) 

You were a real bitch with the blazing hot days at first, but you made it up with everything else.

Thank you, March! 

As you've realised, this is just a little outfit of the day filler. But I did pick up some really awesome pieces the other day, so look forward to another post in a week or so! 

burgundy sweater from Dotti, similar here | gold studded velvet skirt | bag from Steve Madden

polka dot mesh top from ZARA | watch from Emporio Armani gentlemen's line | gold necklace from Diva 

photos credits to Sharon. Happy Birthday, and thank you for everything. :) 

 Please visit her blog and her flickr and shower her with your love. 

HAPPY EASTER AND UNICORN LOVE, 

- R