Naval Marigold, a collection by Megan Desmond for Hairroom Salons.

Naval Marigold is a harmonious story inspired by the strength of naval hues and the warmth of garden shades. A trend prediction for spring/summer which is all about contradiction; a cool warmth and an androgynous feminity.   

Strawberry blonde with antique rose highlights and a whimsical blonde using washed peach and hints of Nordic violet and pearl. 

Hair, styling and photography: Megan Desmond. 

Models: Adrienne Nicholls and Jasmin Johnston. 

Makeup Artist: Sara Phanekham.

With special thanks to Melissa Findley.

Monk with Stomping Ground & Melissa Findley.

 

 

A few weeks back, I spent the day with Stomping Ground. Showing Aleesha some of my usual Melbourne haunts and my ideal Melbourne day. Followed closely by Melissa who captured the day.

First stop was Monk Bodhi Dharma. I come here a lot, if you follow me on Instagram you would already know this! Not only do they have a huge vegan menu, the food is delicious and the coffee is amazing, you can even have an almond milk latte. Oh and the chai lattes are INCREDIBLE, super spicy, just how I like them.

More often than not I get the pancakes, but this particular morning I had the quinoa porridge. It was mind blowing!

One thing I will say is don't be turned off if you can't get seated right away. You can sit outside and have coffee whilst waiting! It is quite a small cafe, but honestly so worth the wait.

Photos by Melissa Findley. 

Rosa casa.

Post coffee date at Common Galaxia with Nicole on a chilly Sunday. I have been wanting to check it out for a while, I had the Reuben sandwich which was incredible and they have great coffee too.

I bought this outfit for a dinner date and have found myself wearing it numerous times since! I was so excited to find a knit that was chic, and the mesh sleeved top will see me through winter and spring. 

Wearing Witchery knit and top, Acne jeans and boots, Samantha Wills ring, Kookai clutch and Miu Miu shades. 

Photos by Nicole Jakovidis. 

Winter sun.

When I bought this top in Sydney last month, I thought it would hang in my wardrobe 'til at least September. 

I've worn it twice now and both times without a jacket! It's cold don't get me wrong, but when we are blessed with that beautiful warming sunshine the chill almost disappears. 

Wearing Acne jeans, Alias Mae boots, Provoctor top, Samantha Wills bohemian bardot ring in pawpaw and Krystle Knight clear quartz rings. 

Photos by mum.

Spell.

I've had a very abundant year so far and I can honestly say I am the happiest and most confident I have ever been and I think it shows in these photos, which make them even more exciting to share!

I added the Chain Spell ring to my collection for two reasons; one being I don't think I have ever had a chain ring before which excited me and the second because I wanted to complete my clear quartz collection and make it really powerful and unique. This ring adds quite a whimsical element to the mix and made me want to dress a little more feminine than usual too. 

I am so grateful for all the amazing oppurtunities that have come my way. Including being guest blogger for Save The Last Pinker and also hosting Stomping Ground for 'A day in the life of Megan & Melbourne.'

Which is in fact how these photos came to be. In the midst of cafe hopping and a trip to the NGV, we took some photos in the gardens of my truly beloved city to showcase my personal style.

Wearing Krystle Knight and Celeste Tesoriero rings from Save The Last Pinker, Everland skirt, Witu bag, Acne boots, Finders Keepers cape and Zara top.  

Photos by Melissa Findley. 

Abbotsford.

I have built a small collection of beautiful clear quartz and silver rings over the last month thanks to Save The Last Pinker . Which got me thinking of my ever growing collection of black, grey and denim clothing! I use to dress so flamboyantly, but something in me just switched. Maybe age? Maybe lifestyle? I'm not sure, but I do know that I am enjoying the more chic style of dressing. 

The fact remains though, that jewellery never goes out of style. No matter what stone or what shape you can always wear colour with jewellery even if your outfit is newspaper toned. 

What I love about these 3 pieces is that you can wear them with a formal outfit and it would look elegant or an everyday look like I have here and they look effortless and casually thrown on! 

Wearing Acne Jeans, Alias Mae boots, Witu bag, Uniqlo coat, Lack of Color hat and Krystle Knight and Celeste Tesoriero rings from Save The Last Pinker.

Photos by Jasmin Johnston.