Live your life, be free.

                                     

It's late afternoon and I have the whole beach to myself, bar two surfers who disappeared into the waves. I chased the sunset, but the sun was muffled and all I saw were these pale pink clouds and a dull sky. The sand was freezing and I was covered in goosebumps, but I couldn't help but think... What an amazingly beautiful world we live in. 

In this moment I was happy, content, and free. 

Take yourself on an adventure, enjoy your own company, love yourself, free your mind and heal your heart. 

Wearing Nastygal top, Acne jeans and jewels from Save The Last Pinker. 

Bondi Beach, baby.

I've just come home from a quick trip to Sydney over the long weekend. I was thrilled to be able to shoot this piece for Save The Last Pinker on Bondi Beach!

My blog is all about myself and Melbourne, however I love to travel whether it's near or far. Sydney stole a little piece of my heart this visit. I was so inspired by all the colours which seemed to follow me wherever I went... the art at the skatepark, jewel toned terrace houses, the moody blue sky and the flawless sand. 

Anyway, back to the jewellery... where to start! This stone changed my life. It draws out negative energy, invokes inner strength, draws out guilt and reverses destructive emotional programming, heals heartache, strengthens character and empowers feminine energy. 

I have always been into crystal healing, angels and tools such as oracle cards and so on, but after a relationship ending last year I really delved back into it in full force. And it was because of this stone, it found me and resonated with me more than any stone has before. 

When I first saw this ring, I almost fainted. My stars had alligned! I already had a huge chrysocolla ring, but this Pushmataaha piece really blew me away as it's simple, yet edgy, a statement piece that is not over the top, but holds it's own. 

The arrow symbolises aiming for your dreams. Something that speaks volumes to me right now. Never stop dreaming, but more importantly, never stop believing in yourself! 

Pushmataaha chrysocolla arrow ring, Uniqlo shirt, Acne jeans and boots. 

Salt Lake City, Pt II.

We were in awe of the pink water, but then the sun started to set and we were both losing our minds, I don't even know how we managed to take photos because we were carrying on like it was the first sunset we had ever seen. But, it was so beautiful and I was so thankful to be sharing it with Madeleine.

A sunset doesn't have to be on a tropical beach or a mountain top to make it spectactular. It can be just as special at home or like this, with the Westgate Bridge behind it. 

Life is beautiful, and you really have to savour every moment as you only live once, make the most of it and DREAM BIG! 

Wearing Zara dress, Acne boots and layered Cort Jewellery claw rings. 

Photos by myself Madeleine Armstrong. 

Bye, Pt I.

I've wanted to showcase some Emily Bye pieces on here for a while now. Thanks to a cancelled shoot I was styling and the help of my friend Jasmin, we were able to take a few photos before returning the pieces to designer Emily. Worn over a singlet like I have, a silk shirt or a little black dress, the harnesses are a great addition to any wardrobe. And what makes them even more awesome is that they're made in Melbourne! 

Wearing Emily Bye white leather midline harness, Kookai singlet and Acne jeans. 

Photos by Jasmin Johnston. 

Autumn afternoons.

Mother's Day was a day well spent! We had breakfast at East Elevation on Lygon Street, followed by afternoon tea at Travelling Samovar on Rathdowne Street. Two new places to add to the ever growing list of 'usual haunts' that I can't wait to share on the blog. 

Wearing an old shirt from Nasty Gal with a Kookai singlet underneath, Acne jeans and boots, Witu bag and rings from Gazelle, Ishka and Greece.

Photos by Mum using my iPhone. 

Happy days.

Shot in a back laneway of Fitzroy just before a dinner with some of my closest girlfriends at Vegiebar. 

The Easter long weekend has been fabulous. Just the right amount of friends, family and indulgent food! I also made the most of some downtime and also the new shops in Melbourne, H&M and Uniqlo. 

Wearing Zara top, Acne jeans and boots and Witu bag.

Photos by Madeleine Armstrong. 

Work hard, play harder.

 A sunny Sunday with a new bag and a crazy busy day of work and play.

Wearing Witu tote from Fat.

Photos by Sara Phanekham. 

Fitzroy street.

It seems odd to be posting this post from last Sunday wearing layers and faux fur, when the weather this Sunday was incredibly warm.

I look forward to dressing this winter... That's something I never thought I'd say, but I look forward to wearing lots of black, boots and layered knits and (faux) furs. 

Wearing Acne boots and jeans, Witu bag, Bonds tee and ring from Amsterdam.

Photos by Nicole Jakovidis.