THE CITY

ACNE dress | Hat stylists own, made in LA | Alice + Olivia lace up boots | Kate Spade clutch

When I was last in New York, during Fashion Week, I met two incredibly beautiful and talented people, Iyan Difuntorum (one of the best stylists I've been fortunate enough to meet) and Jessie Obialor (a fantastic photographer).

We met on a New York rooftop - the Empire for memory, and instantly hit it off.

It wasn't long into our meeting that we decided to team up to shoot around the inspiring city streets of New York.

Here is the first instalment of our collaboration.

Photography / Jessie Obialor
Styling / Iyan Difuntorum

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DRESSED TO IMPRESS

LIFE with BIRD dress | Rider Bag by Loeffler Randall | Bangle via Life with Bird | Wittner heels

Short and sweet.

You can't beat a perfect party dress for a perfect party look.

Beautiful in its cut and print, the 'Busted Dress', is my third festive season look from Life with Bird.

You can see more of my favourite LWB looks (HERE) and (HERE).


Photos / Tim Florea

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FRIEND IN FASHION x LIFE with BIRD

LIFE with BIRD shorts, tank, bomber & belt | Balenciaga heels

To coincide with the their new Chadstone store opening on Saturday 7 December, this week, I've teamed up with one of my favourite Australian designers, LIFE with BIRD, to bring you my favourite looks this festive season. 

When it comes to party season, I generally head straight to dresses, so I thought I'd mix things up a little and style a range of different party favourites. The first look is shorts - who says you can't wear shorts to a party?

I love matching separates together and this pretty lilac tank/shorts combo are the perfect splash of colour, and this bomber is hands down one of my favourite pieces from the new LIFE with BIRD collection - so versatile and so chic.    

So If you're in Melbourne over the weekend, do swing by and join me at the opening of LIFE with BIRD's new Chadstone store. There will be plenty of fun and surprises - I'd love to see you. 

When: Saturday 7 December, 1pm - 4pm

Where: LIFE with BIRD, Chadstone Shopping Centre

Complimentary refreshments provided, as well as your chance to win a beautiful LIFE with BIRD dress.

Photos / Tim Florea

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FINISHING TOUCHES

Three of Something cami, YSL clutch via Reebonz, Balenciaga heels, Zara trousers

As I find myself drawn more and more to classic monochrome, I can't help but focus on key accessories when styling an outfit. 

These Balenciaga heels (also seen here), were picked up on my recent visit to Rome and add a subtle splash of colour. I'm also a fan of patent finishes, particularly when it come to accessories, so I could't pass up this perfectly versatile clutch via my friends at Reebonz.

Reebonz is one of my online go-tos when I'm on the hunt for luxury items, and they are offering Friend in Fashion readers, an exclusive $50 voucher when you sign up to their website (here).

Happy shopping!

Photos / Street Smith

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MONOCHROME

Dress, Cameo via www.zoie.com.au, Vintage Princess Bleeker Bag, Wittner heels

My first couple of weeks moving back home have been chaotic, between meetings and house inspections, which has meant keeping my style as quick and easy as possible. With this in mind, monochrome is failsafe.  

This sports-luxe dress is the perfect to throw on, when I'm on the go, and Vintage Princess have come through with the goods with this beautiful leather carry-all.

Photos / Zoie

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TEAM PARIS

Flynn Skye dress | Team Paris sweater | ASOS shoes 

As mentioned in my last post (HERE), when I was in LA last week, I teamed up with friend,  Chanelle Leslie, to shoot a California-inspired story. Here is part two.

In the last couple of years, I've been back and forth between LA and must say, it has quickly become one of my favourite cities. This time round, I chose to stay in the eclectic neighbourhood of Venice Beach, where I had the pleasure of meeting designer behind the label, Flynn Skye. An accomplished business woman, and genuinely kind and all round fabulous person.

Flynn Skye, represents the true essence of Venice Beach and the California-beach inspired lifestyle.

One of my favourite labels.

Photos / Chanelle Leslie

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ON THE STREETS NEW YORK

This is Genevieve tank | Custom designed skirt | Senso boots

Nothing like a splash of colour in the form of tie-dye to brighten up the streets of New York.

I've since moved on from New York, after enjoying an amazing month, and have landed in a very tropical Miami.

I'm enjoying my return visit to the very beautiful Betsy Hotel, for a few days, before setting off on another amazing adventure in South America.

Follow my adventure around the world on instagram @friendinfashion, facebook and twitter.

Photos / On Abbot Kinney

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NYFW STREET STYLE PART II

Zoe Karssen tee | Senso boots | 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Tote via mywardrobe.com | Gladys Tamez Millinery hat via mywardrobe.com 

Here is a look at my outfit for day 2 of NYFW, snapped running between shows. 

I'm a big fan of slogan tees, and Zoe Karssen is always a favourite of mine - as you can see here in this earlier blog post.

During fashion week, I had quite a few questions about this skirt, which is one I designed a short while ago while travelling through Bali.

A leather skirt is such a versatile piece, and has served me well through my travels.

Photo / Lee Oliveira

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PARIS STREET STYLE

Free People dress | Alice + Olivia lace up heels

There is something about a full skirt dress, that makes me want to spin circles and pick roses. The fact that I was in Paris taking these photos was the cherry on top. 

Although quite detailed, this Free People dress is surprisingly versatile - worn with these beautiful Alice + Olivia heels or worn with my favourite New Balance sneakers & pea coat for a more urban twist. 

If you've been following my instagram adventure (@friendinfashion) you'd see that i've arrived in New York. Another of my favourite cities in the world, which by no coincidence also coincides with NYFW. 

Let the fashion week adventure begin! 

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Photos - Tim Florea

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BACK TO BASICS

Blumarine trench (similar here), Bassike tank, New Balance trainers, Chanel purse

The last few days exploring Oslo have been phenomenal. Despite the rain, this has been such a great city to visit, with great natural and built beauty, fabulously friendly people and great design.

After almost four months on the road - my time in Europe is almost up.

One last stop in Paris, before two months exploring The Americas: NewYork, Brazil and Argentina.

I'd love to hear any of your own travel tips - so feel free to tweet, insta or email me.

Instagram @friendinfashion to follow my travel adventure.

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Photos / Tim Florea 

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STOCKHOLM STREET STYLE

ACNE dress, Balenciaga heels 

Summer in Stockholm, has meant, small bursts of sunshine, but mainly cloudy skies and cooler weather - very different to my last few months of Island living across Croatia and Greece.

The benefit of this - an excuse for more shopping (not that I ever struggle with this).

ACNE is probably one of Sweden's biggest fashion exports, so I couldn't pass up on this perfect trans-seasonal ACNE sweater dress, when I hit the shops in Stockholm. The perfect pairing for my Balenciaga heels.

From Stockholm, I'm off to Oslo for a few days, before some rest and relaxation in my beloved Paris - oui oui! 

Instagram @friendinfashion to follow my travel adventure.

Photos / Tim Florea 

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