leather theory

Theory jumper, Bassike striped tee, ASOS leather skirt, Celine trio bag in 'rust', Converse sneakers, Karen Walker 'deep freeze' sunglasses

I'm really been enjoying the recent cold chill in the weather. It is most definitely my favourite time of the year (and not just because it's around my birthday). I love watching the trees in my backyard turn into a spectacular fiery hue, except for the Frangipani who is still standing strong and blooming. I've been trying to spend some time cleaning out my wardrobe and so far, all I've managed to do is to dig out a few jumpers and cause a greater mess than before. 

Every year, I try to organise my wardrobe before buying for the new season. It's especially important with the shop on the verge of launching and going live, I can't emphasis how much I've ordered for myself. If I don't familiarise myself with what I already have, I will undoubtedly end up with something new but very similar; I really don't stray away from the tried and tested monochrome. Things like this Theory jumper, which I've had for almost a year and half now, has been on high rotation lately and if I hadn't found it in my winter stack in time, I most likely would have ended up purchasing something in that family. 

I'm really enjoying shopping from my own wardrobe these days. I am so excited to share my "curation" with you guys!

x karen

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science club

A Fine Line 'Science Club' t-shirt, Alice & Olivia 'butterfly' shorts, Superga sneakers, Chanel 'Boy' Bag, Karen Walker 'Super Duper' sunglasses

It's not everyday you find the perfect graffiti wall to take photos in front of, but when I do, it really emphasised the almost-all-white outfit that I'm wearing. It could not be more glaringly obvious that here that colour is has pretty much disappeared from my clothing and can only be found in the background. But I really shouldn't make overarching statements like that because then something like this happens. 

Either way, these photos make me miss the sunshine like crazy because all we've had in Sydney for the past few weeks are rain storms interspersed with random bursts of sunshine. 

x karen

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revisiting the suede

Bassike tee, Forever 21 suede skirt, Kahlo vest (seen here), 3.1 Phillip Lim d'orsay heels (seen here), Celine clutch, Karen Walker sunglasses

Lately, I've been trying to "revisit" old pieces in my wardrobe rather than buying new clothes; I'm not saying it's working but I've been trying. This is mainly for 2 reasons, I really really want to cull my wardrobe so that it's more manageable (lack of outfits is primarily due to too much choice rather than lack thereof) and with the new shop I've been absolutely horrible and sneaked way too many personal orders in. Whoops. 

This suede skirt was a miracle find from Forever 21. It's the perfect mini skirt cut and the fabric really adds a little something extra to any outfit. 

x karen

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chambray with a twist of lime

Sportsgirl chambray shirt, t by Alexander Wang skirt, Converse, Alexander Wang Rocco bag, Karen Walker sunglasses

It's been awhile since I've worn this much Alexander Wang in one outfit; although mathematicians will tell you that in the grand scheme of things, 2 really isn't all that many. As much of an Alexander Wang fan as I am (in all his variations, as Alexander Wang, as t by Alexander Wang, as Balenciaga's hottest new thing or as uncle of the coolest tot in fashion) I always find myself mass purchasing his pieces and then regretting them. I know, the blasphemy!

I have this skirt in two colours; this very summer-appropriate shade of lime and the stain-magnet choice of white. In theory, it's everything I want in a casual skirt. It's simple but with a twist - literally. It's the perfect thing to wear with any top thrown over it, even an oversized chambray top, that's so oversized I don't know whether to tuck it in or to simply tie it Daisy Duke style. 

But all hell breaks lose when I try to walk in this skirt. My damn modesty gets in the way. See the high point of the intersection of the twist? It rides up everytime I walk. So with every step that I take, I'm in the perpetual state of not knowing if I'm accidentenally chucking a Britney (read: vag flash). It's anxiety like that, that I really don't need in my life. I thought I could solve the problem by turning the skirt so that the twist lies on one leg (inspired by all things Helmut Lang and the thigh split) alas, somehow it keep returning to its original state. 

Any suggestions? 

 x karen

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summer knit

Supre knit top, Watson x Watson shorts, Isabel Marant Dicker boots, Mulberry Alexa clutch, Lovisa necklace, Karen Walker sunglasses

It's always an amazing feeling when you find something you like from an unexpected place i.e. this knit top which I found hidden within the racks of Supre. I can't really explain what I was doing in Supre, except that I was with my friends after a day at the beach and we wanted to find some cheap thrills for hopefully more days spent at the beach. 

I love wearing white in summer, especially paired with these silky shorts by Watson x Watson in this colourful summery print. I can already imagine the rest of my summer being spent in a array of different shorts with variations of the same white tops. 

 x karen

p.s. not sure if anymore else noticed, or if I'm just shattering everyone's glass, but my hand is just perpetually in my pocket. This is what happens when I wear anything with pockets, hands are always always just in my pockets. 

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dickers

Cotton On  sweater | Zara skort | Isabel Marant Dicker boots | Karen Walker deep freeze sunglasses 

I wore this outfit out to brunch recently, I was excited to bare my legs (as always) so I paired my worn-around-the-block-and-back white Zara skorts with this slouchy Cotton On jumper. It's always exciting to find clothes that don't come with a price tag that make you lose your lunch or cause you to spend the next two hours justifying its purchase. This Cotton On jumper was a no-brainer for me, I love anything that looked textured and loose. The perfect sweater so that I can pig out at brunch!

But, can we have a moment for my new Isabel Marant 'Dicker' boots? I've had my eyes on them for awhile and finally decided to bite the bullet during the new Isabel Marant drop on Net-A-Porter about a month ago. I pretty much wear boots all through the year, even during the summer and I realised that I needed a more neutral pair to balance out all the pairs of black boots that I've accumulated over the years. You will definitely be seeing more of these boots over the summer. (Maybe even a pair of Dickers in the black?)

 x karen

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until the clouds blow away

Ralph Lauren cashmere sweater | Helmut Lang skirt | Mister Zimi leather jacket | Rag & Bone Harrow boots (see here)| Celine trio bag | Dannijo Vala necklace 

The sudden drop in temperature meant that I could give my winter knits another round in the (non-existent) sun. But, I've been too comfortable in bare legs to actually put on pants or stockings. I like wearing this Helmut Lang skirt because the fun twist in it adds a little bit of drama to the outfit. Although, it does seem rather counter-productive to wear cashmere & leather on the top with that much ventilation on the bottom?

 x karen

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inkprint

Sass & Bide sweater (see here) | One Teaspoon shorts (see here & here) | Senso Bertina boots (see here, here & here)| Celine trio bag

Sometimes it's just fun to throw together some well-loved items and call it an outfit; my all-time favourite denim shorts, the Senso boots that travelled with me in Asia, the Celine trio that I wear with everything, comfy knit and Karen Walker 'deep freeze' sunglasses that are paired with everything. 

 x karen

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