Girl Boss # 3: The White Shirt (and Jeans for Genes)

A corporate wear series would not be complete without mentioning the humble white shirt. It has taken me years to find one in a crisp material in the right fit...when I found one that was affordable as well as the right fit from ASOS (thank goodness for petite sizing), I had no hesitations whatsoever.

Instead of pairing the white shirt with a pencil skirt or slacks like I would for the office, I went for a white-on-white ensemble. While head-to-toe white can look (and feel) a little high-maintenance and fussy, it is a refreshing change from the all-black uniform towards which I tend to gravitate. This Shilla bomber jacket of mine is the answer to this little qualm, being the perfect piece to dress-down my usually-dressy outfits. Also, bold jewellery is a fun way to add a little 'oomph' to a streamlined and simple silhouette. 

Lastly white denim is an often-overlooked wardrobe staple and let me assure you, once you invest in a pair, you will find yourself living in them. I have gone through a few pairs of white jeans in the past but have never been completely happy with the fit, this was until I discovered Siwy Denim available on ShopBop. Apart from the perfect fit and length, (no altering necessary, who would have thought!) these jeans are quite reasonably priced considering just how good the quality is. 

Also don't forget Jeans for Genes Day on August 1st 2014; why not support research into genetically inherited disorders and treatments in a white pair of jeans? This charity is very close to my heart being a genetics major and I will definitely be reppin' my white denim and donating generously, if you'd like more information click here. 

White Shirt: Asos, White Jeans: Siwy, Bomber Jacket: Shilla (sold out) (similar), Necklace: Lovisa, Shoes: Asos (similar), Bag: Alexander Wang

Photo Credit: Thilina Appa (Facebook)

This brings me to the end of the Girl Boss series, I hope it has been a useful tool to direct your shopping endeavours, stay tuned for more outfit/beauty posts soon.

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Girl Boss #2: The (Midi-) Pencil Skirt

The pencil skirt reigns as the one of the few universally flattering, multi-occasion appropriate pieces in my wardrobe...which is exactly why I did not hesitate at all when adding this midi to my collection. Whilst a black pencil skirt is corporate-/professional-wear by convention, the makeshift leg slit formed by the asymmetric cut makes this skirt a little more flexible in my wardrobe of casual wear and made an interesting combination with a printed shirt (also featured here) and a knit in a pretty pastel blue to break up the monochrome. Also, I can't rave enough about the elongating properties of the midi silhouette, us petite girls have struck gold with this one, I'm 5'2", enough said.

Paired with my surprisingly-comfy-for-a-4-inch-heel mules, I must say the ASOS end of season sale served me well...not surprisingly, this isn't all I picked up, stay tuned for the next instalment of the Girl Boss series for more.

Jumper: ASOS, Shirt: Sheike, Skirt: ASOS (Sale), Mules: ASOS (Sale), Bag: Alexander Wang (similar - rose gold hardware) (similar - black hardware)

Photo Credit: Thilina Appa (Facebook)

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Casual Friday feat. Margiela

1. Maison Martin Margiela Wool-blend felt coat, 2. Rag & Bone Dakota Tee, 3. Bailey Leather-like Bralet, 4. Vero Moda Slim Fit Jeans, 5. Proenza Shouler Diamond-Embossed PS11 Mini Classic, 5. Giuseppe Zanotti Cutout Sandals (Sale)

Am I the only one that has fallen head over heels for Maison Martin Margiela? The bags were my first love (naturally) however this grey boyfriend coat is looking like a good buy for this winter, the MM6 range is worth taking a minute or two to drool over as well...

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Houndstooth

Keeping it short and sweet this time as I temporarily ignore the joys of undergraduate life and the stress of the end of semester (yay for exams, said no one ever). As a distraction to the 12 weeks worth of cramming I need to do, lets talk printed shirts…

Photo Credit: Jude Newton (Facebook) (Instagram) 

Ive mentioned this fixation of mine previously and finding this classic houndstooth print from Shieke was a sign (I believe) that I need to be on the lookout for more. My love for black/white/grey outfits is no secret, and definitely obvious from previous blog posts, however the monotony of monochrome is a problem...this is where prints come in. For a more daring look, try clashing the print of the top to the bottoms, this could be a shirt/pants combo or the ever-popular crop top/midi skirt silhouette, if you keep both pieces in the same colour family with clashing prints, I guarantee you'll be surprised at how beautifully it will work. The white leather jacket is an easy alternative to the typical black and the trusty coated jeans are out again once more.

Jacket: Asos (similar) 

Shirt: Shieke

Coated Jeans: Cotton On

Shoes: Asos

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The Crop Continued...

My love for high quality, basic wardrobe staples is no secret; versatility and reliability are perhaps my two favourite words when it comes to investment pieces, however, when it comes to trendier purchases, these terms aren’t always applicable. This Zara cropped jumper has proven to be an exception to the rule...

Layered with a T-shirt for uni and now with a printed blouse for a dressier outing, the cropped-jumper trend gets two thumbs up from yours truly, and a whole lot of late nights spent scouring the internet for more (I think I need one in a pastel blue shade...restrain is a highly overrated commodity it seems).

Printed shirts are definitely starting to take over my wardrobe in favour of cotton basics, there's something a little bit more 'grown up' and polished about them, at the ripe old age of 21, I figure it's not a bad time to start building my collection.

Photo Credit: Jude Newton (Facebook) (Instagram)

Cropped Jumper (Zara - In store only)

Leopard Print Blouse (Bardot) (similar - Equipment) 

Jeans (Dr Denim)

Ankle Boots (Jo Mercer)

Bag (Alexander Wang)

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The Casual Crop

Cropped tops are, by far, one of my favourite trends, however, I have come to associate the crop with fairly dressy occasions (dinner dates and the like), paired with a midi skirt or tailored trousers. Incorporating a crop into uni attire can prove to be a challenge considering the general consensus of dressing down rather than up. In my short stint of four years, it appears that looking overdressed is as much, if not more, of a faux-pas as looking like you've just willed yourself out of bed and forgone the preparation altogether. This proves to be a bit of a daily challenge for those, like myself, who are more predisposed towards heeled boots, chiffon shirts and the like.

In an effort to tweak my usual 'dressy' style, I paired the crop top with an oversized grey marle t-shirt and white denim. The grey marle draws attention away from the slight sheen of this Zara crop, making it less fancy-schmancy and more uni-appropriate. If you haven't tried a long-sleeved cropped jumper yet, now is definitely the time with winter fast approaching. Fluffy cropped jumpers are on my radar at the moment, more on this soon...

Of course, since all my preppy tendencies were being suppressed thus far, I couldn't hold back with the jewellery, rose gold accents were the choices of the day; my laptop case matched conveniently here and I couldn't resist.

Photo Credit: Jude Newton (Facebook) (Instagram)

Cropped Jumper (Zara - in store only)

Grey Marle T-shirt (Dotti)

Jeans (Oasis)

Boots (Mode Collective - on sale!)

Laptop Case (Mimco - sold out, check out their beautiful tablet pouches!)

Watch (Mimco)

Midi Rings (Lovisa - sold out,)(similar ASOS)

Of course I shot a dressier look with this crop (versatile is an understatement) so keep your eyes peeled for that in the near future, that's all for now folks.

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Baby Boy...

1. Asos Heeled Sandals, 2. Bardot Crop Top (pre-order), 3. Bardot Singlet, 4. Lover Cropped Knit, 5. Coach Shoulder Bag

So I may have developed a little fixation on this hue (clinical obsession is an understatement here); as you can probably tell, I am diving head first into this season's pastel craze...

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Fifty Shades of...

Viktoria & Woods Trench, Jimmy Choo flats, Alexander Wang bag, Saint Laurent Jeans

Corny titles aside, here are some smart investments for this season. A more versatile approach to the pastel trend is a good quality trench in a light grey shade; metallic accents also help to keep things interesting.

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H&M Australia

Biker Jacket

The opening of H&M in Australia at Melbourne's GPO building on the 5th of April should not be news to anyone, word on the street has been out for what feels like ages and when sustainability, affordability and up-to-the-minute trends are in question, there definitely won't be anything stopping me!

Here are my picks from the online site for this season, you'll notice that they're pretty much wardrobe basics for autumn/winter (except maybe the corset):

Draped skirt

Leather skirt

Imitation leather trousers

Super Skinny Super Low Jeans

Denim shirt

Coat in a wool blend

Corset top

Knitted jumper

Court shoes with pointed toes

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Thigh High

Lorra by Tony Bianco

Yes you read correctly, thigh high as in over the knee. Don't you just love the very start of a change in trend? Theres a level of uncertainty and a little bit of an adrenaline rush associated, but there's no denying that any excuse will do to buy boots!  While the ankle boot has had its reign over the past few seasons and probably won't be going anywhere soon; the time has come to embrace the new and exciting in terms of shoes. I realise that I have dedicated quite a few posts to shoes, but how can I resist when I procrastinate for days staring at these beauties?

Think black leather or suede with a sensible heel (if you're like me, then you probably won't survive in a 4 inch stiletto heel during the day time, but otherwise go all out) and you've got yourself a good buy for the coming months.

Mid Range:

ASOS

Revolution Black by Siren Shoes

Invest:

Alicia by Tony Bianco

Tribute by Tony Bianco

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