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Three Feet Deep

Life right now is veined with simple gold. Morning lattes. Afternoon light. Short walks around my block. Catching up on sleep at every opportunity. Spending the days make-up free. Freshly painted nails. And of course, seeing my work published from styling projects completed before we all hit the pause button.

In hindsight it seems strange that I’ve never shared my work on this platform, but there’s no time like the present to start doing so. Above are some of my favorite images Ocean Drive Magazine’s March cover shoot which I was lucky enough to style, photographed by Rio Cam and starring beauty Charlotte McKinney.

Outfit details: Alexander Wang Tuxedo Hybrid Bodysuit. YSL Black Mini Skirt. Wolford Stockings. YSL Black Leather Anja 105 Pump. Retro Super Future Sunglasses. Attico Ostrich Embroidered Strapless Mini Dress. YSL Heels. Alessandra Rich Half Sphere Earrings. Versace Accessories Print Bra Top. Versace Brocade Flare Pant. And vintage earrings. 

Shop all three of these looks at The Webster online here and read the Charlotte Unfiltered editorial in this months Ocean Drive Magazine here.

Photos are not my own. Source Ocean Drive Magazine.

Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign

Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign

Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign
Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign
Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign
Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign
Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign
Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign
Aje Spring Summer Vice Campaign

It’s funny how a single moment can make your heart beat so fast when you don’t want it to beat at all. It’s unnerving how a split second can make you feel like you’re either on top of the world, or under it. And it’s photos like these that make you remember how beautiful the world is, before it all comes crashing down.

Today I tried to find some solace, soaking up the sunshine in LA and browsing through my favorite online stores. The pieces I love from the Aje Spring Summer Vice collection; The Waves Mini Dress, Holiday Crop Shirt, Floral Printed Logo T-Shirt, Pippi Embellished Mini Skirt and Filomena Frill Strap Camisole in floral print. Find them for yourself here.

Photos are not my own. Source Aje.

Lack Of Color Sun Bathing In Arizona

Sun Bathing In Arizona With Lack Of Color

Lack Of Color Sun Bathing In Arizona
Lack Of Color Sun Bathing In Arizona
Lack Of Color Sun Bathing In Arizona
Lack Of Color Sun Bathing In Arizona
Lack Of Color Sun Bathing In Arizona

Checking in with a very quick post because it’s one in the morning and a hot shower and sleep has been on my to-do list for the past few hours! But first I wanted to share with you the beautiful campaign from accessories label Lack Of Color.

Titled Sun Bathing In Arizona, it embraces the simplicity and power of neutral hues across a variety of designs and fabrics, while exploring fresh styles in the form of the label’s canvas cotton bucket hats, woven leather visors and baker boy caps. 

My favorite styles from the current offering would have to be the Benson Tri in Brown, the Phoenix in navy trimmed with vintage ribbon and the Celestial Boater in black with glossy gold hardware. To view the entire campaign and shop the Lack Of Color Sun Bathing In Arizona collection for yourself click here.

Photos are not my own. Source Lack Of Color.

The Pursuit Of Emptiness

I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to be able to finally write this. Rather than stressing about an overflowing inbox and a lengthy to-do list, which in all honesty has consumed most of my downtime over the past few months (year). I also had the misfortune of this site completely crashing last month. And after loosing all of my draft posts and what felt like months of work I decided it was best to just leave it for a little while before picking up where I left off.

It’ll be a year this month since I left Sydney and moved to LA. I won’t sugarcoat it. The first few months consisted of loneliness, deadlines, late nights, no social life and self-doubt, but twelve months on I’m so grateful to surrounded by the most incredible support network and know that I’m doing exactly what I should be right now. Every day is a lesson and a challenge in the best way possible.

There’s still so much to achieve but when success happens (and I stress that ‘success’ has a different definition to all of us) it’s one of the most incredible, exhilarating, rewarding things you will ever experience. And I think I know why; all those late nights, all that self-doubt, all the work no one ever sees… and all of those mistakes you promised to never make again. Without them, success just doesn’t happen.

As for the biggest lessons learnt in the past year? Oops, is better than what if and success is always going to be a work in progress. We are never done. There is no finish line. And that is exactly what should keep us going.

Photos are not my own. Source Vogue.

Bassike Resort Collection

Back To Bassike

Bassike Resort CollectionBassike Resort Collection

I have to admit I am starting to miss the convenience of having my favorite Australian stores and brands just a short walk from my place in Sydney. Who knew that those silly creature comforts felt so good?! Which is why I turned to a few of my favorite Australian brands available here in LA this weekend to keep me in check.

My first stop was Bassike who have a bright beautiful store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. Where I (happily) spent all of my pocket money on their resort capsule collection. The new pieces that you’ll find in my wardrobe this spring include; A Classic Vintage Long Sleeved Dress in black . Palm Print Tee . Classic Vintage Tee in washed navy and also in black . Classic Beach Short in black and one pair of very chic Leather Slip On shoes.

Photos are not my own. Source Bassike.