Orange Mod.

Hellooooo?

Is there still anyone out there? 

First of all, just an explanation as to why my blog has been so decidedly inactive for the past 2 weeks; or to be honest, lacking in posts since before Christmas. Well, if you follow me on instagram (as you all should!) for the past 2 weeks, I've been traipsing all over Europe. By all over; I mean London, Paris & Stockholm. It was a wonderful trip with an equal mixture of touristy cliches & business meetings (more on that later). 

In the meantime, here's a long overdue post that I meant to post before I left. Something to keep you entertained whilst I go through the plethora of photos that I took in Europe!

Tuchuzy silk tee, Rag & Bone Bomber skirt, Senso Qimat boots, Alexander Wang bag & Ray-Ban aviators

White is always an easy to go to option for pairing with anything bright or printed i.e. anything that you wouldn't ordinarily find in my wardrobe. This white silk tee from Tuchuzy is absolutely perfect, it adds a hint of luxury with the cool silk and criss-cross back. The perfect choice to wear with my new favourite Rag & Bone skirt (definitely regretted not bringing this to Europe!)- can't wear to wear it with different sweaters and jackets once the temperature drops. 

x karen

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helmut lang hem

Witchery knit top, Rag & Bone leather shorts (seen here, here & here), Zara leopard sneakers & bag, Ray-ban aviators

I love wearing a clean, lightweight knit- even in the midst of summer, although its technically still spring in Sydney. This time of the year is always stunning in Sydney- everywhere you look, there are bougainvillea, jacaranda and honeysuckles in bloom. It seems only right to wear a clean and minimalistic outfit when nature is putting on such a show. Plus, we all know how much I love wearing white. 

 x karen

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white winter

Joie sweater | J Brand jeans | Zara heels| Celine two tone clutch | Ray-Ban sunglasses

White jeans are an interesting addition into my winter wardrobe this year, it's been the perfect choice for warm sunny winter days. It allows me to wear my usual black/grey/navy without feeling to burdened by dark colours. It goes amazingly well with all my sweaters, which mostly lie on the oversized side. I love how cosy this Joie sweater is. It has the perfect cowl neck which saves me the trouble of having to wear any necklaces. Lazy days perfection. 

I can't wait to wear these white jeans during spring with light silk Equipment shirts!

 x karen

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make believe

Normally at the end of each semester, you're filled with an exuberant sense of joy that overwhelms all other senses. This time around, it's not so much a sense of joy but rather dread at the fact that it is just bloody never-ending. I don't know why I thought doing College of Law whilst completing my last semester was a good idea, but boy do I hate past-Karen. That girl is an overachieving bitch- I failed to live up to her expectations spectacularly.

But, I do have a fews days of reprieve so I will be spending it reading and burning my new Diptyque candle. Joy.

 x karen

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brightside

Zimmermann 'brightside' dress & shoes | Chloe 'paraty' bag | Ray-Ban aviators

I pretty much spend autumn in perpetual fear of winter. As a season, fashion-wise, it an excellent opportunity

to layer up and indulge in thick knits and luxurious leather. But, as a human being who loves my bed in the morning,

the temperature dropping anything before 20 degrees Celsius gives me anxiety. Which is why, at the simplest 

indication of sunshine, I find myself back into my summer clothes like this gorgeous silk Zimmermann dress. 

Silk dresses are my absolute favourite for casual Sunday brunch, effortless dressing at its finest. 

x karen

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  1/ Late lunch at Nook with my partner in crime

  2/ Lunch at Bondi with le mother

Bassike tee, Winston Wolfe shorts (seen here) & Celine trio

3/ Lastest Lover addition, the perfect layering option

4/ Goot Goodness

Josh Goot velvet hoodie, T by Alexander Wang shirt & Celine trio

5/ Satisfying my hotcakes cravings

6/ Embracing the sunshine

Ray-bans, Bassike tee, vintage skirt & bag from Japan

7/ Aforementioned T by Alexander Wang tee & my favourite Circa Home candle

8/ Birthday lunch at Kawa with my partner in crime

It's been a while since I've had an instagram update, I'm not surprised that its basically all food, stripes

or Bassike. 

x karen

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summer remnants

Lilya top | Shakuhachi shorts (seen here) | 3.1 Phillip Lim heels (seen here)| Ray-Ban sunglasses

I spent this weekend pretending that summer isn't really about to leave us...

x karen

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running through my mind

A few things that's been running through my mind. It's that awkward time of the year where it's still officially winter but there are some gorgeous sunny days were it almost feels like spring. These are just a few essentials that, if money was not an issue, would be holding my hand through the difficult days ahead.

Clockwise from the top left: Azzedine Alaia cut-out boots that is pretty much the perfect shoe for in-between weather. It's winter enough so that you don't look odd but the cut-outs are the perfect cool spring edit. These are on sale at the outnet, so if you have an extra thousand pounds- you can buy us both a pair. Balenciaga leather jacket for when the sun sets and you need something to throw over your  Acne silk dress that's in one of the most perfect shades of pink I've seen in awhile. Since it's not quite summer, the sun will probably be playing hide-and-seek so these lightly-tinted Ray-Ban aviators are the perfect choice. You may also wear these sitting next to Anna Wintour in the first row, show her how the New Gen does it. No compilation is complete with a little Dannijo love; the perfect compromise between bling and tribal. The red Phillip Lim bag is so that you have something to carry your leather jacket in, flats are optional. And almost-spring isn't almost spring without a floral skirt by Girl by Band of Outsiders. These may be substituted by the Isabel Marant skirt that you wore to death last year. It's Marant, it will not date. Or pair it with your Balenciaga leather jacket. 

x

karen

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off duty

(1)  J Brand leather pants
(2)  Isabel Marant Luz Handknit cardigan
(3)  Mango heels
(4)  Ray Ban Classic Aviators
(5) Proenza Schouler PS11 Classic Bag

I know most of the world is getting super excited for spring

But for those of us living upside the world

we don't really have that luxury

to be honest, it's kind of killing me that everyone is getting ready for summer- Sydney's summer was the biggest disappointment

and before it really even began, we're getting ready for autumn

Although, autumn is my favourite time of the year

The sun is still balmy, the days are still longer 

and it's the beginning of light layering.

To me, Miranda Kerr is the queen of the perfect autumn layering

A touch of class and a lot of street cred

This was meant to be a autumn layering collage but I got distracted by those J Brand leather pants

WHICH I NEED IN MY LIFE RIGHT NOW

xx

karen