HAPPY NEW YEAR

Keepsake skirt / Bassike tee / Chanel purse / Tiffany Rings

Welcome to 2013!

Nuptials, business ventures, wanderlusting...This last year has seen some incredible milestones, both professionally and personally, and I'm so excited to discover what the new year has lined up for me.

A big thank you, to everyone who has and continues to support Friend in Fashion, it means the world to me and makes me strive to create and deliver more beautiful and exciting content.  

It is with great love, I wish you all a very happy new year friends.

As always, instagram (@friendinfashion), facebook and twitter to join the adventure.

Photos / TF

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DON'T WORRY BE SEXY

Style Stalker tee via Market HQ / RES Denim jeans / Chanel purse

Don't worry, be sexy!.

Sadly my road trip around the east coast of Australia is nearing an end, but still a few more days to enjoy the beautiful Sunshine Coast up my sleeve.

Instagram (@friendinfashion), facebook and twitter to join the adventure.

Photos / TF

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HOUNDSTOOTH

Manning Cartell houndstooth shorts / White Suede tank / Arm cuffs via Back Stage

As soon as I laid eyes on these incredible houndstooth shorts, I had to have them!

Manning Cartell has to be one of my favourite Australian labels, always feminine and always the right balance of on-trend pieces and classic wardrobe must-haves.

After NYE celebrations, lined up for tomorrow evening (you can check out my party outfit HERE), I'm off again on another road-trip of Australia, driving from Melbourne, all the way up North, to the Sunshine Coast.

Beaches, sunshine, and great adventures - bring it on!

Instagram (@friendinfashion), facebook & twitter to follow all the fun.

Happy new year to all of my beautiful readers.

Photos / Tina Kay

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MANNING CARTELL - PARTY DRESS

Manning Cartell 'bed of bergonias dress' / Arm cuffs via Back Stage

It's official - this exclusive Manning Cartell pencil dress is THE party dress for upcoming New Years Eve celebrations.

In-fact, this dress would be perfect for any celebration at all.

The cut, with bustier detailing is ultra-feminine and the beautiful digital floral print, thigh high split and apricot trim is too perfect for words.

Glamour to a tee.

Photos / Tina Kay

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'TIS THE SEASON

Flannel ruffle dress via Free People / Clutch via ZOIE / Rings via Back Stage

Having spent a lot of my time in the United States, I can tell you now, I'm no stranger to Free People.

The festive season means party dresses, and this silk ruffled beauty jumped out at me as the perfect celebration piece.

I'm not one to normally jump on red, but 'tis the season and all that jazz. My trusty stiletto heels, a textured clutch, some gold glitz and I'm on my way.

Wishing all that celebrate the finest of Christmas festivities. This year I'm embarking on a road-trip around the East Cost of Australia, you can follow my adventure on twitter & instagram @friendinfashion.

Photos / Tina Kay

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BLACK & WHITE

Black: Keepsake dress & Shakuhachi belt via zoie.com.au / White: Shakuhachi floral lace dress zoie.com.au 

Following on from my last blog post (HERE), I thought I'd share the second instalment of the lookbook shoot, I styled and modelled for ZOIE'S summer '13 collection.

Nothing beats the little black dress as a must-have wardrobe addition and this Keepsake dress, with sheer detailing and exposed back is the perfect balance of elegance, and fun.

Equally as important in my wardrobe is the perfect little white dress, so I couldn't help but pick out this pretty Shakuhachi floral shift dress to contrast with the black.

You can check out more behind the scenes from the shoot via instagram @friendinfashion

All products available via zoie.com.au

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SKIRTS & BUSTIERS

Cameo bustier, Shona Joy pencil skirt & Cameo leather-look skirt via zoie.com.au / Nike high-tops 

Last week, my friends at ZOIE, invited me to again, select my collection favourites to style and model for their latest summer '13 lookbook.

Stepping away from my usual style, I thought I'd grunge my look up a tiny bit, pump up the lip colour and play around with my favourite prints, colours and of course shapes.

Here is part one of our collaboration. Stay tuned for more coming soon.

Sneak peeks, as always via instagram @friendinfashion

These bustier crop tops - proved to be my collection highlights. I especially love them styled with high waisted skirts.

All products available via zoie.com.au

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TROPICANA PEPLUM

Market HQ peplum skirt / White Suede top / Fiel Sol necklace

A few of my favourite things to kick off a new week.

Colour. Peplum. Statement Jewels.

Photos / Tina Kay

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LEOPARD JEANS

RES Denim leopard jeans / Fiel Sol necklace / boutique@HS silk tunic / Cartier bangle

Printed denim occupies the most of my wardrobe, and this leopard pair, courtesy of newest denim kids on the block, RES Denim, are stacking up as one of my favourites.

I always love to style luxe basics, like this silk tunic, with printed denim to create an effortless statement look in an instant.

As always, any outfit of mine isn't complete without my favourite Fiel Sol statement necklace. 

Photos / Tina Kay

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COMO SHOPPING CHALLENGE

White Suede leather skirt / White Suede blouse / Fiel Sol necklace

Last week, instagram and twitter followers, had the first look at my Como Shopping Challenge adventure.

To celebrate, the recent refurbishment of The Como Hotel, and its prime position on the corner of one of Melbourne's most iconic shopping strips - Chapel Street, Friend in Fashion, along with a handful of other bloggers, were invited to partake in the Como Shopping Challenge.

Each blogger was given a budget of $500, a time limit of 2.5 hours and free reign of Chapel Street to shop a perfect, head to toe cocktail look.

Following a frantic afternoon of power shopping, we were invited back to the Como Hotel, pampered with champagne and strawberries, while the team at Miss Fox, transformed our hair and make up.

The evening concluding with canapes and couturier duo, J'Aton judging each blogger's final look.

After scouring each store, some more than once, I couldn't resist, embracing the pastel trend for the evening, settling on this incredible asymmetrical leather skirt, and mint silk camisole from Australian designer, White Suede.

Fiel Sol accessories and Tony Bianco sandals completed my look for the evening. 

Big thanks to the Como team, for a  beautifully luxe shopping, wining and dining experience. 

Photos / Amanda Fordyce

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THE FLORAL SUIT

Alessa floral suit / White Suede blouse / Fiel Sol necklace

I've long been a fan of floral prints, so I couldn't resist this beautiful silk floral suit.

Designed by Melbourne label, Alessa, this very pretty two-piece, works perfectly suited or as separates.

The perfect summer suit.  

Photos / Tina Kay

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BETTS - THE EDIT MAGAZINE

Vamastyle jumpsuit / Zara blouse / Vamastyle shorts / Vamastyle skirt & cami / Fiel Sol necklace / Staple maxi skirt via Market HQ / Vamastyle tank / Fiel Sol necklace

A short while back, the Betts team invited me to style some of their summer styles for their magazine - The Edit.

I'm definitely a summer dresser, so it was a pleasure to take some very pretty, and colourful Betts sandals and heels and team them back with my very colourful wardrobe.

All shoes featured here can be purchased online at the Betts website.

Photos / Tina Kay

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