darling deer

 Wearing: Emerson tee, Dotti skirt, Oasap bag, Kmart shoes, Forever New hair flowers, Burt's Bees Lipcolour in "Rhubarb" 

I picked up this adorable tee during the holidays for two reasons: it was an "under $10" purchase (my budget was wearing thin) and it has deer on it... surrounded by purple blossoms. Enough said? I think so. It's been a bit of a summer staple too... making beating the heat easy and helping me nail the effortless look whether I need to dress it up or down. Oh, and this skirt might be a recognisable piece! It's not actually mine; I pinched it off my sister and it's still at our house so I guess I could temporarily claim it as my own. The weather was seriously beautiful today too and actually, life has been beautiful. I'm in a really good place right now. My skin has never been healthier, I've started year 12 on a high note and I left my job so I have much more free time and less stress in my life. February is also the month of love and my birthday. I'll be a 17 year old! How did that even happen? I feel like it was only yesterday I was a second grader with a bed-wetting problem* and a centimetre gap between each tooth. I hope you're all having a great week so far! xo

*Don't worry, that problem has been fixed for a long time!

P.S: I hope you guys like these pictures! My Mum actually bought me the flowers back from her mini-holiday over the weekend. They're seriously beautiful and I feel very feminine and elegant when I wear them. 

Spring fling

Dotti jacket campaign.
Dotti dress campaign.
Dotti accessory campaign
This jacket and this dress would go so well together. Add a pair of glossy black pumps and you're ready to go!

I loveeeee this dress!

With spring just around the corner, there is no limits to what the retail stores are bringing us. I have had a look at Dotti and Sportsgirl's latest arrivals and they aren't typical spring at all! Well, there's still the floral dresses (they are a MUST for spring) but everything else is so gorgeous and unique! Sportgirl has a beautiful white dress that would go fabulously with my new Dior bag, but its $100. Mum might buy it? Dotti has also got some gorgeous dresses, check these out.
(All from Dotti)

Here is a few tips for dressing in spring/ summer:

• Shades of nude and taupe are definitely in

• Maxi dresses again!

• Feminine details, like ruffles, draping, pleating and embellishments

• Wooden wedges, with denim mini shorts

• Statement pieces that draw attention (eg. the classic LBD with a bright cropped sequin jacket)

• 1950's swimwear- high waist bikini bottoms in floral pattern

• Bright pink and red lipstick!

• Simple white embroidered dresses (like the one from Sportsgirl) that are versatile and wearable for every occasion. Dress them up with a cropped jacket and heels for night, and make them casual for shopping etc. by adding tan leather sandals and a pretty bag.