Welcome to a new semi-regular series where I sneak you into my wardrobe and explain what I'm wearing on a bunch of days this month. It's going to be fun.
Before we start, some things to know.
The idea of this is to give you a bit of outfit inspo; ideas for what to wear or what not to wear. Sometimes it's not until I see a photo of an outfit that I can see that it looks a bit shit.
On that note, I'm very pragmatic about my clothes in that I don’t care what anyone thinks about them. Lord knows if I did, I would have been in a constant state of sadness for much of my adult life.
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I love love love clothes and I adore putting outfits together. It's a vital form of creative expression for me. But they're just clothes. They’re not who I am which is why I never take it personally if someone criticises them.
I dress to enjoy myself. It's nice when other people appreciate my outfit but it honestly makes no difference to my enjoyment of said outfit. Which is why I don’t care when people say they hate what I'm wearing.
Now that we've cleared that up, there's one more thing. Actually, two more things.
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I'm not going to link to where you can buy all the things I'm wearing because that would take a ton of time and make it impossible for me to do these posts. And some of the items aren't available anymore because I bought them ages ago.
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This is not intended to be a buying guide. It's just inspo. Just because I buy certain labels doesn't mean I think you should. You do you - within your discretionary budget.
On with the show!
Bassike. Zara (maybe). Husk. Image: Supplied.
This tee is from Bassike and it's wider than it is long. I don't wear a lot of stripes but there’s something fun about these. I like red with khaki. These pants are from Zara maybe? I forget. I wanted to wear trainers with this outfit but I'm trying to mix it up so these are from Husk and they're quite fun. Very chunk.
LMND. Slr. Alias. Image: Supplied.
This looks like a set or even a dress but not so! Shirt is LMND - the chiara which is their best cut IMO and it comes in millions of colours. The skirt is SIr and it does actually have a matching corset/bustier top that I bought but haven't worn yet. I love the way the skirt is draped. Mesh shoes! These are from Alias. I feel like mesh shoes will be over in about three seconds.
The bag is from a label that doesn't exist anymore which is a pity.
Among Equals.Image: Supplied.
This bag is a great one to know about - it's the one I ended up going with. It's from Among Equals, a label that employs women in Papua New Guinea to make these bags and invests in their communities. I collect them because each one is unique and they are always in such brilliant colour combinations.
Luuda. Bec&Bridge. Bassike. Image: Supplied.
This is a classic case of walking into a shop (For Artists Only) and seeing a sales assistant wearing this singlet and matching long shirt and loving it so much (on her) that I bought it for myself. Doesn't look quite as good on me but the label is Luuda and I love the tie-dye. Maybe I should try wearing it as a dress? The woman in the store was wearing blue denim jeans with it but I wanted to freshen it up with white pants from Bec & Bridge and white slides from Bassike.
Zara. Husk. Mary-Jane. Gucci bag. Image: Supplied.
This outfit gets more fun as you go down. Jacket is kinda boring but functional and I wear it a lot - linen Zara. I would normally wear something white under it but I always forget how a dark top under a light jacket can look great. It needed the broach which is Husk and the black, flat, mary-jane sling-backs have really sharp points spikes all over them which make them cool.
Light coloured cargo jeans are from…. I can't remember. And the Gucci bag - yes it's real and it's the only designer bag I have ever bought. 23 years ago!
Haven't wheeled it out for at least 15 years but it suddenly feels right. And I never keep anything this long! Yay me.
Gimaguas. Alias. Mother. Image: Supplied.
These are my maddest jeans and I love them. The wash is kind of green-ish/grey and they pull up like a toddler's pull-on pants. The waistband folds over and sort of drapes across the vadge. A label called Gimaguas.
And the shoes are from Alias I think? Tee is from a denim brand called Mother. I have a few of their tees, they can be hit or miss. I buy them from Tuchuzy boutique. I like this one because it's oversized and super soft.
I chucked on some mismatched necklaces including the pink diamante one.
Bassike. Byron. Birks. Vestirsi. Image: Supplied.
This is so drapey! I love the pale blue with the grey and white. Shirt is from Bassike. Linen pants are from Byron markets. And shoes are Birks.
I bought this Vestirsi backpack and converts into a shoulder bag. It's brilliant for travel but I also just forgot how much I love backpacks for every day.
Bassike. Hammil & Co. Image: Supplied.
Weekend uniform! Bassike tank because I like a high neck to protect my chest from the sun. I buy them in size XXL. Shorts are Hammil & Co. I have them in a bunch of colours and they are brilliant because they're summery but also kind of covered and slouchy which makes them feel cool.
Slides are Bassike. And I bought the bag so many years ago, I can't recall where from. It always makes me feel like summer.
Bassike. Zara. Basket bag. Image: Supplied.
I've bought a few minis in the past year or so. This wrap one is Bassike and even though I would usually wear it with trainers, I'm trying to wear flats as we've discussed. These are Zara and they were on sale a while ago for like $40. I saw someone at Mamamia wearing them and I was inspired. It's handy working with 150 women. Lots of fashion inspo. I love band tees even though I'm not a Springsteen fan particularly but hey, this terracotta colour is good for me so here we are. Basket bag elevates it all a bit.
Enzo and Toto. Among Equals. Image: Supplied.
Holy moly, I'm wearing a boiler suit. I'm loathe to wear these usually because of the toilet situation. It's weird sitting on the toilet at work - or anywhere other than home - half naked, don’t you think? I love this colour, who know? I pushed myself to try it on and I just loved the whole situation. It was from Enzo and Toto in Byron bay. The bag is also from Among Equals and I found it at Tuchuzy also The colours! That orange!
The shoes are old cream slingbacks with a kitten heel - not that you can tell because the pants are so long and dragging on the ground. I like that it elevates the boilersuit a bit because you wouldn't expect heels with a boilersuit.
Zimmerman. Cotton On. Zara. By Charlotte. Image: Supplied.
Do you love this shirt? I love this shirt. And I'd want to because it's Zimmerman. I should be humping its leg like a randy dog for what it cost. That's how much I need to love it. And I bought the matching shorts! Heaven help me. The pants look like denim but they're old cotton wide legged pants from Cotton On, I think? Sling-back kitten heels from Zara. And By Charlotte necklace.
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I think it looked better tucked in at the front.
Cotton On. Image: Supplied.
I'm not sure what jeans these are but the tee is Cotton On. Super soft and in a very large size. I may have cut the bottom off because I like them wide but not necessarily long. Mesh shoes are from I can't remember. I really like red shoes. I have been wearing them like a neutral.
ASOS. Xirena. Image: Supplied.
See how versatile red mesh shoes are? Shocking, isn't it? These pants are from ASOS and were inspired by something I saw Leigh Campbell wearing because she is a huge style influence on me. The shirt is Xirena and was so exxy but now everyone does that kind of cheesecloth, super soft cotton. I love the bright yellow even though yellow is apparently almost impossible for anyone to wear. No idea if I pull it off but I love the colour so who cares?
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Again, the half tuck at the front gives it the shape it very much needs.
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Look at the shoes! So fun!
Hammil & Co. Adidas Sambas. Image: Supplied.
More weekend. Cat Hammil of Hammil & Co does the best fun colour combos and graphics. I love the faded blue with the flouro orange. Look closely and you can see I’m wearing gold socks with my Adidas Sambas because I'm trying to shift my Gen X obsession with invisible socks because apparently only old people don't want their socks to show.
Equipment. Bec & Bridge. Rag & Bone. Image: Supplied.
This silk shirt from Equipment is one I bought many, many years ago, and it's the shade of denim. But more fancy-looking. White pants are Bec & Bridge. And these are very old red, patent Rag & Bone ankle boots that suddenly feel right. More red shoes!
Zara. Dissh. Wittner and Among Equals. Image: Supplied.
It's my Zara linen jacket again with a denim singlet top underneath. A Dissh black linen skort with leopard slides from Wittner a long time ago. And my Among Equals bag.
Alemais. Image: Supplied.
THIS OUTFIT. I reckon I get more compliments on this set than anything else in my wardrobe. It's Alemais and was an investment (in my happiness and in compliments). Took this in a restaurant bathroom.
Top Shop. Husk. Vestirsi. Image: Supplied.
Can you see the red shoes peeping out? What you can't probably see because I'm wearing a Top Shop camo shacket (with Husk brooch), is that I'm wearing a black mini-dress over black pants! I love dresses over pants. Always have and they're coming back, baby. Vestirsi convertible backpack.
Zara. Adidas Sambas. July (wheelie bag). Image: Supplied.
My Springsteen tee with Zara jeans and Adidas Sambas with red stripes. And a July wheelie bag in the colour of light denim which makes me so happy.
ASOS. Bershka. Adidas Sambas. Image Supplied.
I bought this tee from Sportsgirl and I love it. It's for Taylor. Pants are ASOS - a brand called Bershka. Adidas Sambas. Grey and red and white and blue. Fun.
Zara. Mother. Gimaguas. Among Equals. Image: Supplied.
I love this outfit and I must wear it again soon. Zara linen jacket with Mother tee (this is my favourite blue) and those Gimaguas jeans. These denim Mary-Janes look so good in this photo and IRL but they're Zara and very flimsy. Among Equals bag pulls it all together randomly. And I found this blue sparkly necklace in a vintage shop, super cheap.
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