red paisley

Forever 21 top | Alice + Olivia 'butterfly shorts' (seen here & here) | Zimmermann sandals | Forever New clutch | Karen Walker 'deep freeze' sunglasses

This top was one of the only things I bought from Forever 21 when I was in Japan. I don't know why I chose
to buy a thin chiffon top when the weather was anything but accommodating but I'm glad I did. It's the perfect pop
of colour I need to inject into my wardrobe, especially in consideration of my recent affair with white, grey and black.
The subtle paisley print reminds me of the Opening Ceremony wrapping paper, which I absolutely adore and my
Isabel Marant shorts (seen here) which I've gotten crazy wear out of. 

I love finding prints that are easy to match, even though I've only just worn it with a simple pair of white
tailored shorts here. But really, it's the perfect outfit to wear during autumn days when the weather still thinks 
its summer.

x karen

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simple reasoning

Bassike tee | Ellery skirt (similar here) | Topshop boots | Comme des Garcons clutch | Celine 'New Audrey' sunglasses

Sometimes all you need is a really awesome skirt (Ellery is always a fine choice for unique structure
and material) and a simple grey tee to spend a sunny Sunday in. I love statement pieces that 
allow you to downplay the rest of your outfit i.e. the no-brainers. 

This laziness is the exact reasoning behind my recent acquisition of this amazing Kenzo skirt. 
Cannot wait until I have this in my hands. Anticipation is the best part of online shopping, no?

x karen

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hey sugar, show me all your love

Sass & Bide tank | Kahlo vest | Nicholas leather skirt | Ray-ban aviators | Chloe bag & boots

Ever have that one person in your life that you always find yourself running back to?
Well, these Chloe boots are my equivalent of the Justin-Bobby (or my Scott Disick
for those that are more Kardashian than The Hills inclined). They are the kryptonite 
to my Superman. The Birkin to my Victoria Beckham, if you will. I know, the quality 
of my analogies are on a fast downward slope, however, it's been a while since I've had to 
use my brain. Although, one can argue that to move from the Kardashians to Queen B
herself is nothing but a triumph. 

Either way, the main point is that, after years of agonising and watching the price tag 
slowly grow at a rate definitely not on par with inflation, I bit the proverbial bullet,
closed my eyes and just did it. And boy, did all that adrenaline feel good. It's the perfect
boot for any outfit and I don't really want to take them off my feet. I can't wait until it 
starts getting the aged and worn in look. 

x karen

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watson x watson

A while ago, I visited the Watson x Watson pop-up store at Paddington and seriously scored.

Due to my holidays, I haven't had a chance to take these babies out for a spin yet, but it's definitely in

the works (as is another outfit post). In the meantime, I couldn't wait so here's some recent 

addition from Watson x Watson.

I've had my eye on the Bobble Sweater ever since its first showing at Fashion Week last year (see here)

and these silk shorts were a definite fluke of luck on my part. I couldn't say no to the whimsical 

watercolour print on those shorts, especially coupled with the loose flirty cut. 

I'm ready for the contradictory Sydney weather now! 

x karen

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good things come in a trio

Nothing better than a holiday newbie!

Now, if only I can get a picture to properly capture the colour of the bag.

x karen

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