Winter Warmers

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISTAIR BRACKEN

After months on end of constant work, stress and planning, Alistair and i finally had a break in our busy schedules so we decided do head back up to the north coast to visit the families and do a bit of sight seeing. As I'm not from Tasmania i haven't really been aware of some of the magnificent places that this state has to offer- Goat island for example, and wow...what a location.

Now this article isn't on the island, as beautiful as it was, but about the perfect winter look and the clothes that if i could, i would wear every single day. Ok so if you recall me saying in one of my older posts, i don't really own any warm clothes so when the opportunity arose to get this knit from Elm Knitwear i jumped at it, and boy am i glad i did. This knit is so comfortable and light yet kept me warm in the icy chill of the coastal weather.  I'm also wearing jeans from ResDenim which i feel like i have worn to death these past few months, they are honestly the best jeans i have ever worn and by far the most comfortable. 

Winter in Tasmania can get pretty icy so a few basic pieces like these  to keep you warm are essential for when the weather is a bit dull.

JUMPER - ELM KNITWEAR

JEANS - RESDENIM

NECKLACE - LOVISA

SHOP THE LOOK

Fashion doesn't come at a price

Proof that fashion doesn't come at a price.

Hands up all those students out there, or all those other people, man or woman, that just cant afford the big brands. Sadly, my hand is raised. As much as i wish i did have a closet full of Dior or Dela Renta it just isn't possible for me at the moment. Know where i'm coming from? I think that's a yes.

But, and yes there's a massive but (not mine i hope!)... Fashion doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. You don't have to spend your entire pay check on an outfit just to look good.

On a trip down to Hobart i came across a store that i hadn't seen since my Melbourne days- Temt. The most memorable thing about this store is the massive sale signs around everywhere. Now not everything i have bought from here have been a favourite item for my wardrobe but this bad boy was. Underneath a $19.95 sign was a rack of these tapestry dresses and after seeing one that i wanted from another clothing store for $199 this one seemed a little more within my budget, and one that has become one of my staple winter pieces. Now as for accessories- well now, you may have notices that most of my jewelry pieces come from a store called Lovisa which stock a MASSIVE range of well priced pieces. My go-to store for jewelry you might say.

So... if you wanted to indulge in a new outfit but think you cant afford it? Think again. Go out and treat yourself.

DRESS - TEMT

NECKLACE - LOVISA

SHOES - I LOVE BILLY

A touch of red

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALISTAIR BRACKEN

If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you might have read that Alistair and I have been back home to the country for the past few days to spend some time relaxing and shooting the aurora that has been making an appearance in the Tasmanian skies. As always we ended up at a beach (whats a more relaxing place?) where we stumbled over the rocky shoreline with a bag of hot chips.

Even through the day was cold and wet i couldn't help but jump at the chance to wear this incredible dress from She's Electric (maybe i used just going to the beach as an excuse to wear a dress). It's elegant, classic but yet still so modern. I absolutely love the embroidered floral pattern and honestly, i wouldn't wear it with any other accessory, it looks stunning by itself. And what a contrast against the stormy sky!  A touch of red lippy and a simple hair-do and the look was complete, don't you think?

DRESS - SHE'S ELECTRIC

Sapphire

I always enjoy mixing up the wardrobe a little bit, using a dress as a skirt and throwing a shirt over the top just for something a little bit different. This St Tropez shirt was gifted to me from the lovely folks over at European wardrobe and i have been waiting for the perfect time to wear it. The blue hues of this outfit seem like a perfect match for this gorgeous belt from Esther Boutique, which i thought really brings out the elegance of the shirt. A timeless attire, perfect for a lunch out with the boyfriend and a quiet stroll around the streets of this quiet little city. 

OUTFIT OF THE DAY

SHIRT- St Tropex from European Wardrobe

DRESS (WORN AS SKIRT)- Mui from Vashti Boutique

BELT- Esther Boutique

HEELS- New Look from ASOS

Into the elements

A holidays is not a holiday without a luxurious hotel, wonderful shopping and a little bit of sight seeing. Last weekend Alistair and i decided to take some time off life and head to Hobart. Not so much for the shopping or the many, many quaint cafes and cups of coffee (although i have to say, many were had!) but to slow down a bit and have a break from the busy lives we lead back in Launceston. We took a long drive out to the Huon Valley, brought fresh apples from stalls on the side of the road and as we munched away at the crisp flesh of a red delicious we laughed and made exciting plans for the near future. (moving interstate perhaps?)

The landscapes were spectacular, although not the best day to stand out in the weather to enjoy the views. The wind and rain were a bit of a dampener but luckily i had the perfect outfit to battle the elements. A dress from a Tasmanian store- now that's the best way to go as they already know that Tasmania this time of the year is going to be colder than cold. This knitted beauty kept me so warm i felt as if i were in bed with a blanket. Now i'm not the biggest fan on knit dresses but this one, paired with this gorgeous geometric necklace seemed quite the elegant winter outfit.

DRESS - VASHTI BOUTIQUE

NECKLACE - VASHTI BOUTIQUE

SHOES- FAULLS