Essentials | Windy Weather Part 1

I thought I'd like to address the fact that autumn has decided not to exist this year in Melbourne. Yes. It is currently extremely windy this March and therefore uncomfortably cold. BUT then you have your little moments of summer ranging from 5 minutes to 2 hours. Nevertheless it is no easy task to dress appropriately for this weather so I have come up with a list of items I regard as necessities to fend off the wind. Here is the first instalment!

1. SCARF
While this seems a no brainer, I forget this almost always. For the people going out in the morning when it's still very cold: Trust me you'd rather forget a jacket than a scarf. It keeps your neck warm obviously, but if you have a wider scarf you can wrap it around yourself and voila, you have a somewhat jacket!

H&M

2. FLANNEL
Or just any buttoned shirt (or even cardigan). I am not a fan of carrying things, so even though my thick jacket will be perfect for a chilly morning it'll just end up being a hassle for the rest of the day. Flannels or cardigans aren't bulky but will still shield you from the wind. Also, if it gets warm you can easily tie it around your waist. I don't think tying a bulky jacket around your waist would be particularly flattering

Forever 21

And for one non-fashion related essential...
3. HAND LOTION
As someone who doesn't particularly enjoy wearing gloves, this would be something I can't leave the house without on a cold day. Even on a day where it's not cold enough for gloves, the wind can still dry out your hands a lot so bringing a small tube of moisturiser will keep your hands hydrated and soft. The one I've been using lately is the L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream.

L'Occitane

Have fun!
Nyssa

Style Journal | Minnie Mouse and Flowers

For today’s instalment of the style journal, I went pretty casual with a oversized, printed Minnie Mouse t-shirt, denim jacket and floral jeans in black and white. I’ve probably said it before, but my favourite thing about the jacket is that it appears to be in two layers but the inside layer is only as much as what you see. I am well aware that there is lot going on in my outfit, from the huge Minnie face to the floral print to the bright coloured converse, but I just couldn’t end it there. To accessorise, I have my two-toned Urban Outfitters shoulder bag.

Bag: I always try to find something similar if I can't find it or it's sold out online but unfortunately I didn't have much luck this time. For those who are curious it's called the Cooperative Alexis Push-Lock Crossbody Bag and I bought it at Urban Outfitters.

Jacket: Gift (Similar Style) | T-Shirt: TESCO (Similar Styles) | Floral Jeans TESCO (Similar)| Shoes: Converse

Have fun!

Nyssa

Wardrobe Inspiration | Jacket Lookbook

Not only can going from formal to casual be easy, you don’t even have to change your clothes. Something as simple as a plain t-shirt and jeans or black pants can suit any occasion! All you need to do is switch out your jacket and shoes, and fix your hair differently to change it up.

Ready for Work

Jacket: Similar Style | Shoes: Airflex

For those who have an office job, or simply like to look put-together and professional, I’ve paired the white t-shirt and pants with a blazer. I found this blazer in the kids’ section of a super cheap market stall in Asia and it managed to fit very well and was quite comfortable! Finally, you can’t go without the classic black pumps. Not as comfortable as sneakers I must say, but we have to make some sacrifices!

Cosy and Comfortable

Jacket: EXPRESSION (Similar) | Shoes: NaughtyMonkey (Similar)

During autumn, getting dressed for the ever-changing Melbourne weather can be an almost impossible feat. You either over dress for the afternoon, or under dress for the morning. The material of my olive parka is thin, but does a pretty good job at blocking out light winds and isn’t heavy making it easy to carry around when it does get warmer throughout the day. Going along with a muted neutral colour scheme, I’ve completed the look with light tan combat boots.

Running Errands

Jacket: Similar Style | Shoes: Converse

This look is the simplest of the 3. I’m wearing my white converse (once again) paired with one of my favourite jackets – the hooded denim jacket (it was a gift)! I love that the stitching of this jacket defines the waist, and of course it’s pretty great having the appearance of two jackets layered without the bulk. This look is perfect for a quick trip to the shops, or last minute plans to go out.

Have fun!

Nyssa

Style Journal | Pattern Mixing

Hey everyone! I'm a violinist, and for a day of busking in Melbourne city, I decided to try out some subtle pattern mixing. In this look the focal point is my pair of super comfortable high waisted pants which I bought in Thailand.

I think it's important to think about how bold your patterns are on each item of clothing when matching them together. I paired my pants with a sleeveless white top with widely spread black panels. I think that the boldness of the thin black panels on the top and the faintness yet business of the shapes on the pants offset each other well.

To complete my "mixing patterns" concept I wore navy sneakers with small white polka dots to compliment the shape prints on the pants, and a nautical striped bag that nicely matches the thin panels on my top and the overall colour scheme!

Top: Clothing Stall (Similar) | Pants: TESCO (Similar) | Shoes: FootIn (Similar) | Bag: KOBO by Udom Agg (Similar)

Have fun!

Nyssa