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August12th

Therese Rawsthorne tiered tank dress, Veronika Maine blazer, Tristan Blair booties, Chloe ‘Margaret’ hobo bag, Peter Lang gold cuff, onyx earrings from India, random sash. Shot at Watsons Bay.

With the weekend fast approaching, unlike the brioche french toast with caramelised bananas and crispy bacon (see here) I gluttonously consumed for breakfast last week, I’m going to keep this post light and simple.

One of my favourite weekend pastimes revolves around the laxed hour or two spent in a chilled cafe or pâtisserie in town, sipping on a mocha (yes purists, I know it’s not real coffee) in accompaniment to either a delectable piece of pastry or something savoury and big. The latter option always sounds like a fantastic idea at the time but come the last few bites, I’m always starting to wish I hadn’t been so ambitious.

Finding ourselves in the habit of not making plans, our weekends normally just involve good food and quiet strolls, which may or may not include shopping (I am always a proponent for the former whilst the Boy, after being gobsmacked my recent acquisitions, is for the latter). All of this takes place with a camera in tow of course, which in the cooler months, leads to that scene we’ve all imagined in our heads before. Yes, me freezing, mid pose (or as I’ve come to term it, mid froze) to capture details of an outfit I’ve so impractically chosen for the day’s adventures. Life’s just no fun without goosebumps.

Some of my Sydney readers were a little bit worried about the weather conditions surrounding the last shoot at Centennial Park which I featured here. All would be glad to know that it was actually taken on a mild Sunny day in happy conditions like those which you see above. Not that it would matter anyway which axis the thermometer was pointing, for I have a knack for ‘suffering for my art’, a euphemism for the thoughtless optimism that the sun will shine.

Whatever preserves for your toast, friends for your gossip, disapproval for your purchases await you this weekend, I do hope that yours, like mine, will be a sunny and happy one.

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Also, before I become an ungrateful blogger and rush off into the weekend, I just wanted to send a quick shout out to Dammy from The Unique 28 for interviewing me as part of her One Unique Blogger feature. I loved working on this with her and it’s really fun to see the finished product.

Last week, my favourite Mexican blogger, Cess, from her eponymous blog also surprised me with an inclusion in her Lovelies of the Week feature. Having not seeing it coming, I was a little shocked to see my face on someone else’s blog but needless to say, I got use to it very quickly. Sometimes I flip back to it just for fun!

Thanks for the love, ladies. It means a lot to me.

  • Camilla Brozzo

    I love your blazer *-*

  • http://twitter.com/CessOviedo Cecilia Oviedo

    Yumms Mocha, i love it too! You look so lovely in this outfit, I want/need your shoes!

     Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

  • Peiyinn

    I adore your white dress! :D
    You are pretty with the dress on.

  • Cristina

    This is another lovely scene. I love the booties <3  I was at my parents yacht club last weekend while visiting them back home, and neglected to take advantage of the setting for a photo-shoot. I was already kicking myself for that and then I see your post to rub it in even harder :)   Not that my outfit would have looked this nice anyway!  Thanks for the post and enjoy your weekend!

    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

  • Cristina

    This is another lovely scene. I love the booties <3  I was at my parents yacht club last weekend while visiting them back home, and neglected to take advantage of the setting for a photo-shoot. I was already kicking myself for that and then I see your post to rub it in even harder :)   Not that my outfit would have looked this nice anyway!  Thanks for the post and enjoy your weekend!

    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

  • http://twitter.com/ApriliaLove Aprilia Love

    Your photos are always so visually stunning! :)
    Shame about the Sydney weather at the moment, eh :(
    Bring back 24 degrees, I say!

    xx

    http://aprilialove.com

  • Stella Kim

    ooh love your dress! and your oxford shoes are definitely to die forr 

    xoxo
    stella

  • Julia Akovantseva

    The blazer is wonderful!

  • http://mm-aboutanything.blogspot.com MM

    Very beautiful!! Love everything!

    Have a lovely weekend!! xoxoxo

  • Anonymous

    I love this monochromatic outfit, very classy and stylish. The ribbon is perfect for the outfit. 

    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

  • Anonymous

    I love this monochromatic outfit, very classy and stylish. The ribbon is perfect for the outfit. 

    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

  • Kate L.

    Hi Kelly, I love the gold cuff and the bootie!! Have a beautiful day! Please follow me on bloglovin’!

    Fashion Cat
    http://www.firstlookbook.blogspot.com

  • Sara Sara

    I love your outfit, you look so incredible, the dress is so nice, the color, the length, the shape are perfect and that jacket is just the perfect touch, you look so chic and I adore your shoes! Your blog is lovely!

    Pop Culture&Fashion Magic

  • http://www.closet-fashionista.com/ Closet Fashionista

    I love this outfit, that blazer is amazing! :D
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

  • Sarah

    Gorgeous! I have a major crush on your Chloe bag there – looks great with the black and white outfit!

    xx from Montreal,

    Sarah
    I Bleed Fashion

  • http://circasundayafternoon.blogspot.com Louisa

    This look is gorgeous! I love your shoes and the way you wore black and white–so great! Thanks again for your comment on my blog! 

    xo Louisa http://circasundayafternoon.blogspot.com

  • http://thechao5.blogspot.com/ Misty Chaos

    Lovely outfit! I love your shoes ♥

    Have a great weekend :)

  • http://flysongbird.blogspot.com songbird

    congrats on being featured on those two blogs..i will go see them now:)
    i wish i could take pretty photos like this …you look gorgeous …love the white dress.

  • http://alexandriajz.blogspot.com/ Alexandria

    You look so beautiful. Love the way you pair the girly skirt with boyfriend blazer and lace-up bootie.

    http://alexandriajz.blogspot.com/

  • http://soanthro.wordpress.com/ soanthro

    This outfit is just lovely! That dress is flawless, and I love it with the chic patent booties!

  • http://teeandfame.blogspot.com Stace

    You look great! Black and white is always a classic choice :)

    xStace
    TEE&FAME

  • Anonymous

    Such a pretty look!  I love black and white ensembles!

    Erin
    http://www.simplyjustlovelyblog.com

  • http://metaphoricalblue.blogspot.com/ Blue

    I LOVE THE DRESS!!! And the shoes, so elegant. Have a great weekend!

  • Xenia

    I absolutely share your love for relaxing in some quaint cafe – your dresses are so gorgeous (I love this one especially).

    My blog : http://blue-eyedrogue.blogspot.com

  • Paperdolltheory

    Such an amazing black/while outfit! So chic with that bag

    Love
    Kat
    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • http://profiles.google.com/meisha.style Meisha Style

    loving this black/white outfit! the booties are so chic! 

  • http://fashionistable.com Fashionistable

    Perfect. beautiful look and location. Xxxx

  • http://thefoolishaesthete.blogspot.com The Foolish Aesthete

    Lovely pictures in the breeze (yes, it must have been freezing, but you look great!). xx

  • Angela De Felice

    Lovely as always Kel. I always enjoy reading your musings…
    Have a great weekend!

    http://www.inherentstylela.com/

  • http://nickelsarcade.blogspot.com/ nickels arcade

    lovely outfit! the wind blowing adds so much to the photographs! what type of camera do you use? i love the results!

  • Lucinda
  • Naina Kamath

    Wow you look so beautiful Kel, stunning setting as well! 

    SIDEWALKCATWALKS.blogspot.com

  • Alexandra Samarina

    Wow! what a beautiful post!

    Gorgeous bag btw!

    X

    Alexandra

    http://fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

  • Alexandra Samarina

    Wow! what a beautiful post!

    Gorgeous bag btw!

    X

    Alexandra

    http://fashion-bridge.blogspot.com

  • Nathalie-s-world

    Pretty outfit!
    Nathalie
    http://nathalie-s-world.blogspot.com/

  • http://ayyamcfire.blogspot.com/ Ayya McFire

    Gorgeous outfit, simple and effortlessly chic.
    Australian weather tends to fool you around wearing the wrong clothes at the wrong times!

  • Grace

    Gorgeous photos, I LOVE those shoes!!!!

  • http://twitter.com/ChouchouRobine Robine

    You look beautiful! Nice blog as well :)
    xoxo Robine @WWW.CHOUCHOU-ROBINE.COM

  • http://madelinesfashion.blogspot.com Madeline

    I always love how classy and gorgeous your outfits look. This black and white combination is amazing and I like how you added a pop of color with that bag. Also, I’m a huge blazer fan :)

  • Anonymous

    PLEATS! YAYYY! hahha absolutely love that dress! It looks so comfy! And no, unlike you who lives in gorgeous Sydney, we’re dealing with thunderstorms. All. Weekend. Long. >.<

    justQUACHit

  • http://www.fashioniceice.blogspot.com FASHION ICE

    pretty blog u have! that gold cuff is so chic!!

  • El blog mery of the style

    Hello your Look is beautiful, and your dress is love it.
    Kiss.
    El blog mery of the style
    Mery
    http://mary1975.blogs.elle.es/

  • http://profiles.google.com/misslindsaymoore Lindsay Moore

    Black & white is my favorite!  Thanks for the hair love!  I will certainly be toting it around town.  AND! Good news, I do have some fancy blogger events to go to beginning this week! Hooray! Wish you were here to go with!  XOXO, Lindsay

  • Jemappelleshen

    Super cute outfit! Love how you grounded the white dress with the black jacket! 

    jemappelleshen.wordpress.com

  • http://www.bravoerunway.com Bravoerunway

    I love this white dress and spring in Australia looks so much more pleasant than what we have in Chicago!  you always look so relaxed in your photos and Cheers to you in getting featured on other people’s blogs!  You are doing a fantastic job!

  • Maria Bastida

    great outfit! love how you have mixed this summer dress withe the blazer! looks really cool ;)
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

  • Ask Erena

    So gorgeous!
    hugs,xxAsk Erenahttp://askerena.blogspot.com/

  • www.truehaven.co.uk

    Hi Kel,

    First of all thanks for your comment on my blog and your concern. Means alot…
    and secondly… you look amazing… your shoes are just so cute! I love them! and white really suits you! deffo one of your colours!

    hope your ok :) …Kavita – http://www.truehaven.co.uk

  • kelly @ paper doll theory

    great way to style an otherwise simple white dress. cute!

    love
    kelly

    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • http://virtuallystunning.blogspot.com David

    Aww love the outfit! 

    Have a Good Day!DavidVirtuallyStunning.blogspot.com

  • http://www.youngandseamless.blogspot.com Youngandseamless

    I love where you took the pictures, the dock and water looks soooo nice! I love the white dress and that black blazer on you, too cute! I always enjoy reading your stories, you’re such a great writer! Such an amazing way with words, no wonder you’re a lawyer ;) xxAnisa

  • Davian Fung

    Love the outfit, you always seem to have the most perfect dresses for every occasion! Black and white looks so great with a big of tan, the bag is so lovely! 

    xx

  • Eliza

    Loooove the pics!! Love the bakground, your so cute! :)
    I loove what you are wearing! :D Loove the nice blazer and the dress. :)
    And wooow, LOOOOVE YOUR HEELS!!!♥!
    LOL, you don’t even look like your cold, or freezing, you do a nice job, pulling it off. :D

    And lol @ your comment on my last post- “  I think my boyfriend would become jealous if I ever owned such a thing”. :D

  • Charlotte Alzuro Lopez

    Awww, you are sooo beautiful. I have fallen in love with your dress, the belt that goes perfecty with it and your BAG! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. It would be amazing if you became my reader xx

    http://memoiresdecouture.blogspot.com/

  • Bang & Buck

    So stunning!

    xo

    Bang & Buck  

  • Shang J

    Thank you for commenting on my blog. You look stunning girl. I totally love your booties. Very classy. And your photos are amazing.
    Love,
    The Feminine Crusade

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Lucy-Partington/1058908210 Lucy Partington

    Very pretty dress! :)

    sharpest-lives@blogspot.com

  • Erika Tan

    such simple yet pretty look :) Indeed, your photos always tell us how amazing Sydney’s weather is, no one could ever tell how cold the weather is over there!

    xx
    Erika

  • http://www.popblushing.blogspot.com PopBlush

    Gorgeous dress and blazer~ very pretty~

  • http://charmingflopy.blogspot.com/ FLOPY

    Thanks for your lovely comment!
    I love your outfitin these pictures :) In fact I love black and white and the combination with the brown bag is great I LOVE IT!
    Thanks again Lots of love from

    http://charmingflopy.blogspot.com/

  • Kiki

    Hello there sweetie! Thanks for the lovely comment over my blog! the outfit is adorable and you look stunning!
    Hope you are having a great day!
    Greatings from Rhodos!
    http://kikisbookofdreams.blogspot.com/
    xoxo Kiki

  • xueer chong

    Thanks for your comments on my blog! ;) Love the dress and the shoes!
    xoxo from singapore,the-fashionshadow.blogspot.com

  • Minza Siddiqui

    Great post! xo

  • Iwouldsorockthis

    Gorgeous girl you always look so pretty!! Love your dress!!

    http://www.iwouldsorocckthis.blogspot.com

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  • Sweetsyte

    great great look darling, i really love it! the shoes, the dress!! have a great day! xx

  • Notafashionblogger

    Omg you look.so gorgeous!!!!! I love this outfit and the pictures!!!
    Xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com

  • Marina h

    You look very pretty =) Great shoes =)

    http://maramasplace.blogspot.com/

  • pepppi-

    OMG! You are SO beautiful! And your style is lovely! 

    I answered you in my blog! http://chillingout-globalstyle.blogspot.com/

    P.S. I’m your follower now!

  • Kait

    wow you are so beautiful, thanks for your darling comment.  follow each other?

    KaitGirl.blogspot.comxokaitlin

  • Deppalovesspring

    I love the jacket, but I would love to see its back because it looks a little bit misterious blazer lol.
    Cute pictures.
    See you pretty!

  • Apple Cart Lane

     gorgeous! so jealous of your Australian lifestyle. my goal is too live there for a few months at least

    xxxx

    http://applecartlane.blogspot.com/

  • Nina Morena

    Your dress is amazing! Perfect shoes.
    Thanks for your comment :)

    xoxonina.com

  • http://twitter.com/Chloemia09 Chloe

    Very pretty photos :)
    chloe-mia.blogspot.com 

  • http://sneakerette.blogspot.com The Sneakerette

    Just… Wow! Your photos are absoutely gorgeous, and you are so pretty! I really admire your style (:

  • http://www.es-toyaqui.com/ Aquí

    gorgeous little dress! I love your blazer too! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog, glad I’ve been introduced. I will be back for sure :)

  • canan hazal

    such a nice outfit, we like it!

    X
    H&C

  • Aheelinmint

    Love the white dress and your styling! The background is so dreamy.

    xx
    Heel in Mint

  • Hilary Nicole

    You look so fresh in your photos! I love the outfit. Have a wonderful day!

    XO Hilary Nicole
    http://thehippinista.blogspot.com/

  • minnja style

    so beautiful
     
    minnja.blogspot.com

    LoVe
    Minnja

  • pispi

    thanks for your words on my blog
    the problem here in Spain is not the cold is the heat 38ºC.
    in your house or in the beach this are the places in which you can stay
    marvellous pics and dress, 
    kisses from Spain
    http://elarmariodepispi.blogspot.com/

  • Madforfashion78

    Kel, you look stunning.  Great outfit!

  • http://fashionwien.blogspot.com Wieneke

    thanks for the comment on my weblog!
    started to follow you on bloglovin, love your style!
    xoxo
    http://fashionwien.blogspot.com

  • http://fashionwien.blogspot.com Wieneke

    thanks for the comment on my weblog!
    started to follow you on bloglovin, love your style!
    xoxo
    http://fashionwien.blogspot.com

  • http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.com Tasia of Ruffles & Sequins

    darling outfit post! so feminine and perfectly matched. Great location for photos :)

  • http://rufflesandsequins.blogspot.com Tasia of Ruffles & Sequins

    darling outfit post! so feminine and perfectly matched. Great location for photos :)

  • Echoulaghians

    Thank you for the comment!!!! This outfit is so classiccool and I love the Chloe bag!
    xo Emily Jenny
    stilettobeats.blogspot.com

  • Leonie @ The Signature Bow

    Such a lovely outfit again! The booties are beautiful. And congrats on the features, that’s so great :-)

    http://thesignaturebow.blogspot.com/
    NEW OUTFIT POST: Palm Trees In The City

  • http://www.zarnasrunway.com Zarna

    you are just gorgeous!! i love this dress!

  • Gabriella Olivia

    i love your dress! and the color of your bag is cute! <3

  • Herlatenightcravings

    Great outfit! In love with your booties!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

  • EveryonesCelebrity

    SUCH a cute bag!! Loving it. I need something similar – but in mens!

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog :)

  • http://monicakosasih.blogspot.com/ Theacademyismonica

    great outfit,you look so fabulous :D

  • http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com/ Grace Lee

    You are so gorgeous and your dress is so pristine ;) Love your shoes!

    xoxo
    http://hautecouture3.blogspot.com

  • http://lifeisashoe.blogspot.com Life is a shoe

    great outfit!

  • Lace and Tulle

    Love this look!!!!!

  • Mitch

    you are sweet and charming, lovin’ the outfit and of course that bag!!

  • http://profiles.google.com/alessandramazzini alessandra mazzini

    sweet pictures! Love your outfit!

    http://fashionindahat.blogspot.com/

  • Anonymous

    Hi Kel! First off, you look gorgeous in those photos. I commend you for your total professionalism, not a glimpse of any shivering at all in these photos, all the suffering in the name of art did pay off, bravo!
     
    And second, my weekend was uneventful, but it was still lovely. Weekends are meant to be like that, I believe. The only two days of the week (in my case, a day and a few hours) where you are free of all the hustle and bustle of our work related stuff.

    And cheers to being featured in one of your blogger’s site! It must be so rewarding and heartwarming, being given recognition for doing something you absolutely love. And you truly deserve it!

    All the best,

    Wi
    chichismusings.blogspot.com
     
     

  • Meghan

    I wish I could look this stylish in cold weather! Love your blazer Kel!
    http://my-wishfulthinking.blogspot.com/

  • Anonymous

    I use a Canon 50D with a 24-105mm f/4 L lens :)

  • http://twitter.com/redsolesredwine Jennifer Worman

    Always lovely images of you.  So pretty

    http://redsolesandredwine.com

  • diane quilindo

    gawwwjussssss!!!!

    StyleCeviche.blogspot.com

  • Anna @ IHOD

    This dress is so lovely! A breath of fresh air!
    I have to say sitting at a coffee shop and watching the people go by is one of my favorite wasy to spend Saturday mornings:)

  • Miss Bias

    Great outfit. Love being outdoors in beautiful daylight and fresh clean air. A favourite pastime of mine.

    Miss Bias
    http://www.missbias.blogspot.com

  • http://www.facebook.com/danielle.grigsby1 Danielle Grigsby

    fabulous triad at the conclusion. HIP HIP HOORAY!!!

  • Ofelia

    Such a lovely outfit and I love to see the ocean in the background.

  • http://www.alongabbeyroad.blogspot.com Abbey

    Your outfit is gorgeous. I love the oxford booties in particular! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

    ♥Abbey
    Along Abbey Road

  • http://www.thelateafternoon.com jaclyn @ Thelateafternoon

    love this outfit! it goes great with the gorgeous waterfront scenary!

  • http://www.absolutelymrsk.blogspot.com Absolutely Mrs. K

    oh my this black and white looks amazing on you! the white looks so so bright and fresh fabulous with the little bow! i love the shoes, black shoes are so hard to wear with bare legs, but you did an amazing job 

  • Vanessa Ordinario

    great photos! I love your outfit!

    vanessa

    http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/

  • Anna Carla Amorim

    i really like this outfit and the bag cutting the black and white, it looks greaaat!!

    xoxo

    anna silk
    trendanalogy@blogspot.com

  • http://www.fashiontranslated.blogspot.com T.

    Love the black and white combo!

  • Anonymous

    perfect black and white outfit! <3 lovely booties!! Im seraching for a perfect pair….. well i still have time, winter is not even close!

    Follow me on:Miss Kwong – Art and Fashion

  • http://twitter.com/hotchild hotchild

    SO PRETTY! You are gorgeous and so is this outfit!! Love the little booties and the black & white! Congrats for being featured on those awesome blogs! :D

  • badjoan

    You look gorgeous, great outfit! Love the black and white combo.

    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

  • Mariale

    looooove your shoes!

    xxMy Fashion Bug

  • http://iamnrc.tumblr.com ngoni

    So much love for the white dress and boots combo.
    NRC ♥

  • http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com/ wardrobe experience

    amazing shots and a gorgeous outfit. those shoes are so cool.
    thank you so much for your lovely comment. :)

    http://wardrobexperience.blogspot.com

  • sisterslook

    Your blog is amazing!!!
    We loved ;)

    xoxo 

    Sister’s Look

  • Camille

    you look so adorable in that white dress! love the shoes too!!

    http://sacheebombom.blogspot.com

  • tessa

    gorgeous dress! you look lovely :)

    couturelust

  • fashion tidbits

    omg, that french toast sounds just amazing/// i miss watsons bay, it’s been a while since i’ve been there

  • tia_cherie

    Thank you for visiting my blog, I’m so pleased I found yours now, it is fabulous and you are gorgeous. I love the background for these photos and I adore the dress and blazer. Your shoes are stunnig. Black and white always look amazing together too.

    tia-cherie.blogspot.com

  • Jenny San

    Such a lovely outfit especially with the pop of colour from your bag!

  • lulu

    cute outfit!! love your gold bangle

    http://www.lulucherieblog.blogspot.comSHOP

  • Calima

    you are so beautiful :>

     

  • vero

    love your bag and dress!:)
    kisses

    http://searchingmystyle.blogspot.com/

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