A Penchant for Pink

Say hello to the newest addition to my bag family - a square tote that is in a lovely dusty pink. And of course it's from LaPalette, where else would I find such a treasure? Pink has never been really my colour of choice, but this bag really appealed to the girly side of me. The colour has been very well matched with the black and baby blue detailing. 

It was still winter when I bought this printed bomber jacket. I think it's in the most divine shade of blue with a sort of an Asian/Japanese kimono like print. Spring is already heralding it's entrance with blooming flowers so I thought it was quite appropriate, and am really excited to be able to wear it now! (I do love my loud jackets) It's pretty lightweight, so perfect for keeping the sun off my skin so I don't get too tanned - ya'll know how I feel about tanning.

Looks like a busy couple weeks ahead for me, with mid semester essays/laundry/messy rooms/pre-readings/quizzes/lab reports all screaming my name. Am literally up to my eyeballs with work, finishing all of it will be such a battle. *arms self with giant unicorn plush toy and chocolate*

To war!

Big thankyou to Jen who helped with the photos! 

LaPalette Medium Coupe Bag | Trafaluc Floral Printed Bomber Jacket from ZARA  | Basic White Tee from H&M

Black Shorts from ZARA | Triple Sole Leopard Print Creepers from Underground UK

UNICORN LOVE, 
- R 

Cross My Heart

Helloooooo everybody!

I must sincerely apologise for the almost two month hiatus I've just taken on whim! It's just that I was pretty busy while I was in Singapore, and uni picked up at a really fast pace this semester, so I've barely had the time to do any outfit shoots at all. I must say, I am really glad to be back in the cold and drier weather in Melbourne, despite the ridiculous amount of rain and wind it's been offering up these few weeks.

I paired this cross print sweater with pleather-look leggings for a tougher, sort of grunge-esque look that I've been quite into recently. However, I couldn't resist keeping my usual collar and put on a white blouse with cutouts. I think the cutouts show the perfect amount of skin in the right area and keeps that slightly feminine element in the outfit. Took out my black lapalette bag to go with the sort of monochromatic theme I've got going on here.

Also, check out the new bad boys I have on my feet! (no more wedge creepers *celebrating in background*) I get many mixed opinions on them, but I'm going to wear them anyway. They're so high and loud and badass. I find the leopard print pony hair a really gorgeous touch. Not a fan of animal prints, but I couldn't resist. Well, I can't resist alot of things.

Happy week ahead, everyone. 

Many thanks to Jen who helped me with the photos!

Check out his instagram @yjjenjen 

White chiffon blouse from The Editor's Market | Oversized sweater with cross print similar here

 Pocket horse medium bag from LaPalette | Triple sole leopard print creepers from Underground UK 

Pleather-look leggings similar here | Mint green geometric necklace similar here

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 

The Midas Touch

I pondered for almost a full ten minutes on how to make the introduction of this blogpost seem less girly, airheaded and just plain materialistic, and I decided that there is no feasible way to do so. I love sparkly things. Sequins, glitter, metallics, holographic prints - there is just an indescribable magnetism between myself and glittery things. When matched with a dark colour, it makes for the perfect touch of sass to an outfit that makes you stand out from the crowd.

This skirt just oozes with sparkly unicorn happiness. If you're standing next to a wall/door/ flat surface when the light hits it, it dusts the surface with this gold sparkle, and if you stare at it long enough it's almost as if it's turning to gold itself. Hence the name for this blogpost.

It's be perfect for a girls night out, a party or even a dinner, if you pair it with the right accessories. I kept it low with colours, sticking with only black and gold. The tiny gold studs on the chiffon blouse go wonderfully with the colour scheme while keeping detail to a minimum. I then put on a delicate gold bangle, my A|X watch and my trusty creeper wedges to add a more casual touch to the ensemble.

P.S: You just gotta love those creeper wedges. My friend has taken to not walking alongside me when I'm wearing these shoes because I'm too tall. Score: Rachel - 1, friend - 0. *grins*

black chiffon blouse from ZARA | Gold spike necklace from Diva | cross pearl torque bangle from ASOS

watch from Emporio Armani gentlemen's line | gold skater skirt in sequin from ASOS | Wulfrun Wedge Black Underground

Photos by the awesome Sharon Lee, visit her Flickr and shower her with love!

 UNICORN LOVE AND SPARKLES,  
- 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