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 

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 

Summer, Oh Summer

Two weeks back at college and a week into the start of uni; things are just starting to fall into rhythm. When I say rhythm, I actually mean camping in the wonderfully air conditioned library everyday - regardless of whether I'm doing any work. 

"Well, Rachel, it's summer! Soak up the sun and enjoy the outdoors!" You say. 

You know there's always one of those people you know who just HATE the sun. They stand/sit in any shade possible, no matter how minimal, with a huge broad rimmed hat and humongous sunglasses on. They've slathered sunscreen on every exposed inch of skin. They're also holding a huge umbrella in one hand, a mini battery operated fan in the other that's working at full speed, and sporting a VERY unamused look. 

Welcome to my life.

The trick is to go to the cheapest shops/ online stores you can find. You'll want material that's lightweight, meaning the material is also cheap - you'll get better things for much less. Save your money for something you want to invest in long term, like the perfect winter coat, a classic pair of shoes, or a versatile clutch. 

The shorts I bagged from a little pushcart store I happened to chance upon while holidaying in Malaysia, and they cost me only about 8AUD.  They're such a flattering cut in the perfect summery floral print. And the best thing? They have pockets. Pockets will change your life forever. 

I paired it with this chiffon blouse I nicked off my mom (haha), tied it together with a vintage leather belt I got at a flea market and finished it off with my brown wedges. Keeping with the floral theme, I put together my baby blue flower bracelet and a headband I made myself. Yay for crafts! 

Also, say hi to another member of my bag family - my horse backpack from Lapalette. Possibly the only backpack I'll ever carry because I think backpacks are too much trouble. It's a beautiful dusky blue with such an interesting shape and design. And I love horses, so what can I say? 

Have a great week and I sincerely hope that wherever you are, it's cooler than here. 

printed floral shorts, similar here | white chiffon blouse | vintage leather belt | Gold spike necklace
Watch by Roberge, Geneve. Auriga Quartz | Faceted Daisy Bracelet from Forever21 | Lapalette horse backpack 

 Photos by the awesome Sharon Lee. Check out her Flickr!

UNICORN LOVE, 

- R