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September28th

Veronika Maine blazer, Lucette silk and leather blouse, vintage leather skirt, Tristan Blair booties, Mulberry ‘Margaret’ bag, Sportsgirl wool hat, necklace from India, Rumour bracelets. Shot in South Melbourne.

This has by far got to be my shortest post ever as far as word count is concerned as I’m off (again) to Melbourne in the wee hours of the morning, making sleep a wonderful luxury before the taxi comes a knockin’ at 5am. It’s quite opportune that just as I’m posting up these photos, the final set from the last Melbourne trip, I’m about to make another one, ensuring a lovely photographic revolution. This time, we’re there for almost a week so there might be some road tripping on the cards – hurrah to natural landscapes that save me from taking photos in front of Zara (see here).

The weather is supposed to be disastrous so I’m not sure how conducive to pretty picture snapping my time there will be but the eternal optimist (read: narcissist) in me is determined to will the bad winds and painful cold away with brain power. Or if cerebral power fails, I could continue to dress impractically and play pretend.

I love being a child.

  • IcerSable

    great outfit! I love the hat!<3

  • http://www.norafinds.tumblr.com Nora

    I adore that blazer! Have fun in Melbourne!

  • http://bintheknow.wordpress.com/ B. in the Know

    I love your outfit – gorgeous and chic.  As usual.
    Much love,
    B

  • B.

    Choosing beauty over comfort, hehe one of the things that distinguishes (most)women from (most)men
    Love the skirt and top ! Great outfit

    http://www.tripsandtreasures.blogspot.com
    new post : my summer outfits overview

  • Eva

    Love your look, girl! Those heels are gorgeous xoxo

    http://styleitup-eva.blogspot.com/

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

    Love your jacket, I seriously need some leather bottoms in my life! Hope everything goes great in Melbourne!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

  • http://www.blackandblondeone.com/ Lindsay

    Playing pretend is good for all ages.  And leather skirt….love.  I think it’s the most essential wardrobe staple that so many people forget.

  • nomegustaelcafe

    hi sweetie! thank u very much for visiting my blog :) you have an amazing style, very rocky! lots of kisses from spain too

  • Audrey

    Have a wonderful trip, Kel! Love the leather….HOT! Lots of love from London!!!!

  • Intotheblonde

    Gorgeous sleeve detail on your top xoxo
    http://www.intotheblonde.com/

  • http://franniepantz.blogspot.com Frannie Pantz

    I’ll cross my fingers for you cause I love seeing your pictures!  These, by the way, are excellent.  I love your leather skirt.  Great look and safe travels to you!

  • teddi

    i like the outfit with or without the jacket, which i’m sure is exactly what you intended, since weather is fickle. aren’t we all just children inside trying to pretend to be grown ups? have a fab journey, dear kel.

    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

  • Style Dilettante

    I can tell leather is going to play a big role in my fall wardrobe – if it ever comes, that is! I adore the silk and leather blouse!! Have a great time in Melbourne Kel – hope the weather holds out!

    http://www.inherentstylela.com/

  • Anonymous

    You’re so impeccably stylish, dear!

    XoXo
    Plami

    http://www.fashionthrill.com/

  • Jasna

    I am in love with your outfit babe! :) xx

  • Anonymous

    nice blouse! the leather and zipper details give it the perfect edge. as always, lovely pictures :)

    love
    kelly

    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • Annette Tang

    gorgeous leather outfit! i’m so in love with your blazer…been looking for a perfect blazer and haven’t found the one yet!

    x0 
    annette

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

    I love it!! The little leather sleeves are so cute!!Have fun, hon!!!

    xoxoxo

  • Kimberly

    such a great outfit love the skirt!

    http://kc-citystyle.blogspot.com/

  • http://doyouspeakgossip.wordpress.com/ Call me M

    Once again an amazing outfit! You’re one of the most stylish bloggers I’ve ever seen. Love your top and your skirt. 

    http://www.DoYouSpeakGossip.com

  • Alexandra AT

    Great look! The skirt is gorgeous, you look really pretty. I like the last picture. Lot of kisses!!

    Alexandra
    http://queridalolla.blogspot.com

  • Madforfashion78

    Kel, i love this entire outit and the leather skirt is TDF.  You look beautiful like always.  Much love from Dallas, TX!

  • http://www.4-0-1.blogspot.com Kate

    I love that leather skirt, too good!
    Thanks for the comment (:kate401

  • http://profiles.google.com/maggie.ce.pa Maggie Pa

    I love the outfit! Especially the shirt — the leather shoulder pads are so cool!
    xx maggie
    saltandleather.blogspot.com

  • http://virtuallystunning.blogspot.com David

    The jacket is amazing! :D

    Have a Good Day!DavidVirtuallyStunning.blogspot.com

  • Emmy

    Just wanna say too that the vintage leather skirt is a killer. And here’s to dressing impractically:P

  • Naina Kamath

    Your hat has me dying. Your blazer has me dying. Your skirt has me dying. 
    I think you get the point that I LOVE this getup! SIDEWALKCATWALKS.com

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

    Have an amazing time, lovely lady! :)
    I’m sure you will, even if the weather isn’t spectacular! ;)

    xx

    http://aprilialove.com

  • http://littlehenrylee.blogspot.com/ jessica

    i LOVE your leather skirt! i’ve had my eye out for the perfect one for ages now and still haven’t found a good black one. hope you have a great time in melbourne and the weather isn’t too bad! haha.

  • Jess

    That skirt is amazing!

  • Lizzie

    That top is sooo amazing :) love the zipper detail!

    xo
    Lizzie
    placeclevertitlehere.blogspot.com

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

    I have a soft spot (or should it be tough spot) for leather too!  Cool epaulets.  Enjoy Melbourne!  

  • Leonie @ The Signature Bow

    Gorgeous outfit! Love the different shades grey and black with the bright red nails. And the jewelry is so pretty as well. Great styling, as usual :-) Have fun in Melbourne!

  • El

    I love monochrome palette of this outfit and bright nail polish. So chic :)
    Have a safe trip!

    classy & fabulous

    xoxo

  • Jahnobic

    I just love those shoes!!

    Jahn ‘n Style

  • http://www.es-toyaqui.com/ Aquí

    this skirt is so gorgeous! I love the leather! Its sort of worn and really buttery. Just LOVE it!! No following you :)

  • betty

    i love Melb hvae fun! xx

  • http://bridechic.blogspot.com Amy

    OMG!  This ensemble would have been just too good to miss out on.  I love the top off treatment and cut of the jacket–just an allover stunner!

  • http://twitter.com/yagorichelly Yago Richelly

    Olá Kel.. eu adorei teu blog.. com ótimos looks você arrasa! amo Sidney.. amei teu look. um grande beijo do Brasil!

    http://www.taonic.com.br

  • http://bittersweetcolours.blogspot.com/ veronica

    fab skirt ,stunning look my dear !!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.zarnasrunway.com Zarna

    that vintage leather skirt is AMAZING!

  • Isabela

    These boots are BREATHTAKING!
    Thanks for your comment, I loved your blog. You just earned a new reader, haha!

    Isabelahttp://fusels.com

  • tanjasaric_

    I love your pretty pictures and your great look!xx Tanja
    http://neverdreamedaboutthis.blogspot.com

  • Laura

    Love your t-shirt kel! You look amazing! Hope you have a great time in Melbourne! 
    XO Laura
    http://styleandsushi.blogspot.com 

  • Kat

    love this look!!! you look amazing!!! :)

    katslovefashion.blogspot.com

  • http://mstwirlyskirts.com Molliee_Martin

    this zipper top is so unique and a great layering piece or on its own! love the whole look – as usual!

  • haa

    love your skirt.thanks for commenting on my blog. :)
    i wanna know how to follow your blog because i can’t figure it out. :(

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

    Very interesting top and skirt. Loving. You. Child.

  • Lamodenrose

    nice top! = )

    kisses from La Mode En Rose = )

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

    really chic outfit! love the hat and the bag! 

  • Sweet Style Blog

    great post, i really love it! your style is amazing, the skirt perfect!

  • meetmylittleroom

    I love this skirt!!!!!!!! ;)

    http://meetmylittleroom.blogspot.com/

  • http://neysabove.blogspot.com/ nb

    LOvely outfit, like that hat! xxo -nb

  • http://mousevoxvintage.blogspot.com mousevox vintage

    this is perfection! all of the different textures and shades of leather are so great and the entire shape of it all together is truly flattering. 

  • maria c

    Digging your skirt!!

  • Kristina Gong

    Cute top and jacket, your shirt is so interesting!

    <3 Kristina

  • Sick By Trend

    Love that hat!! :) greta outfit honey

    xx

    Have a nice weekend :)

    http://www.sickbytrend.com

  • http://pannaamoreecaffe.blogspot.com/ nastassja

    you wear this hat in so great way beauty!! love it, really! ;)

    xoxo from france

  • http://ablogwithus.blogspot.com Iulia Dragan

    You look gorgeous in this leather skirt, xoxo

  • Ambyr

    I’m jealous you go all over Australia, I want to come in your luggage!  I know, maybe it’s not quite as exciting, being that you live there (haha) but still, I’m down to be zipped in your luggage.  This leather look is so feminine, it’s great.  I’ve been looking for a leather jacket that drapes soft, as I don’t like too much structure in a jacket.  This on is perrrrfect.  

    xoxo
    http://www.thewrittenrunway.com

  • Paperdolltheory

    Leather is so perfect for fall!! I need that blouse! Love the zipper/leather detail. Hope you can stop by dear! :)
    Love
    Kat
    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • Lucinda

    Loving the leather! :)

    http://www.oneofplenty.com

  • Paola
  • Fashion Imperative

    Ohh woow beautiful again!! :)

    xoxo
    Antonia

    FASHION IMPERATIVE

  • http://www.thekeytochic.com Melissa

    Love the red manicure against the black leather, ultra chic!

  • Julia

    This is probably one of my favorite ensembles of yours!  It is edgy and feminine!  I love visiting your blog!! 
    -Julia
    Le Salt Lake – It’s complicated

  • El blog mery of the style

    Hello Michelle, I love your post, and your look is beautiful.
    Fantastic skirt
    and shirt.
    Your loos is always perfect.
    Kiss.
    Happy day.
    http://mary1975.blogs.elle.es/

  • http://feastfashionfaves.blogspot.com Amanda

    I love the various black textures!!! the top is my fave…..well actually everything is my fave hahaha fantastic job putting everything together!!

    <3Amanda
    feast.fashion.faves

  • T.
  • http://xomistychaos.blogspot.com/ Misty

    That blouse is so pretty. I love the leather/zip detailing ♥

  • http://carmenri.blogspot.com Carmenri

    Your top is amazing, love the whole outfit though! Being a child is the best thing to be :)

    Carmen Ri.

  • Sally

    totally love your blog and your outfits!!!
    xxx Sally

  • trendygemm

    love your outfit, and your blog, if you want we can follow each other!!
    kisses
    http://trendygemm.blogspot.com/

  • Vanessa Ordinario

    wow kel! You look amazing! I love your hat!

    Vanessa

    http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/

  • Anna

    Hey there little miss traveller! It seems you are getting whisked off to Melbourne frequently but how fantastic I say. Shame about the weather (we were getting news of it over here in Perth) but hopefully you’ve packed some warm wet weather gear and are set. Knowing what I’m like you would have done the exact opposite and spent the weekend cold haha. Alas. Looking forward to all the outfit pics that this trip brings :)

    p.s You wont BELIEVE the fate of this post. I am still to email you my skirt conundrum which I need a yay or nay vote from you on, but its leather!! And then here you are, in a darling leather skirt. Fate gods are at it again.

    Anna xo

    http://lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com/

  • http://flysongbird.blogspot.com songbird

    love the hat..the leather and chain details are so good…give in to impulses and behaving like a child makes enjoying life a tad easier also!
    have a great tip kel!

  • http://fashionimperative.blogspot.com/ Fashion Imperative

    Oh woooow! That outfit looks great! Fabulous selection!

    hugs and kisses by Mani.

  • http://www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com Michelle.

    Fantastic skirt! Great find.

    xMichellehttp://www.michellesstylefile.blogspot.com
    GIVEAWAY!

  • Patricia

    Yes Kel. I’ve heard a lot about “blogger love” but now that I’ve felt it I can say thta it is true!!!! Nice outfit BTW!!
    Love and kisses from Barcelona
    Patricia
    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

  • pispi

    Jijiji I am observing the butterflies here in Spain
    And i hope that if your brain power fail, the power of the butterfly effect improve the weather in Australia
    kisses from Spain
    http://elarmariodepispi.blogspot.com/

  • Gabriella Olivia

    So inspiring! I love ur necklace!

  • http://sinfonicaestetica.blogspot.com Vertiginoso

    WOow AND there is lot of electrifying prettiness in the way you flirt with leather § this bunch of zippers Here, Trendy(licious) cocktail as sparkling as charming  I can’t help BUT say Dear ! 
    à Bientôt, Antoine

  • Anonymous

    This outfit is just stunning, Kel! Love the mix of zippers and leather, such a hot combo in my book :) Hope you had a grand time in Melbourne! :)

    Cheers,WiA Single Girl’s Musings

  • http://icanbemanythings.blogspot.com Courtney

    I know what you mean. Where I live the weather is ALWAYS horrible! I just snap snap snap snap until I get a relatively okay shot and say, eh, everyone will understand if my hair is blowing around like crazy. Right?

    Safe trip, and have a good one! I love your leather skirt! So cute!

    Courtney
    I Can Be Many Things

  • Glam Fashionista

    Thank you for your lovely comment. I like this outfit , the skirt and the hat are lovely. 

  • Deppalovesspring

    Oh I love your zippered top and your shoes :)
    You always look great in your pictures!

    See you pretty!

  • http://beancakes.wordpress.com/ kristina@beancakes ★

    hi kel! i absolutely LOVE those shiny patent leather shoes as well as the hat and leather skirt!! i love being a kid too ~ hope it never ends!!
    xoxo ~ kristina

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Azahara-JStyle/100002235691251 Azahara JStyle

    he! great outfit
    kisses
    AJS

  • http://www.thestyleprojects.com sharde

    i really love the skirt! it looks so cute on you. i definitely need to get one of those :)

    sharde @ the style projects

  • Patience

    Wow, you look really beautiful.

    Patience

    http://www.justpatience.com

  • http://itscohen.blogspot.com rebecca

    being a child is the best! who cares about wearing sensible things, right?

  • http://www.kirstinmarie.com Kirstin Marie

    Beautiful top. I love that third photo. Being a child is the best, and I so wish I could go back in time!!

  • Nina

    stunning top to bottom!

    fashionableroad.blogspot.com

  • Freakyfridayblog

    love your outfit, perfect hat!

  • Tereza Anton

    You are so chic.

  • Anonymous

    Love the leather. Your blouse is gorgeous and the zipper detail is fantastic. I really like how you styled the whole look. Very urban/downtown.
    -Madeleine

  • http://profiles.google.com/sabrina.kwan33 Sabrina Kwan

    Everything about this outfit is gorgeous. Love the monotonous shades with a dash of edginess. The blouse is fabulous!

  • http://cynthiasblog.over-blog.com cynthiasblog

    This outfit is so beutiful Kel! you are gorgeous!
    kisses
    Cynthia

  • Mia Marlena

    I love your necklace! :)
    But i don´t like leather. It becomes you but i don´t like it because when it´s cold outsite it´s not warm in it and in summer it makes you transpirate so much.. :(
    mia-marlena.blogspot.com

  • Sil

    Beautiful outfit, rock and classy at the same time!
    Love especially your hat and necklace!
    xx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

  • Not Just A Pretty Dress

    Until very recently I’ve always been reluctant regarding leather and now I’m dying to find the ‘perfect’ leather jacket and it seems such a difficult mission! Very nice outfit, I especially like te blazer! Hope you are enjoying Melbourne!

    http://notjustaprettydress.blogspot.com/

  • http://chroniclesofagingergirl.blogspot.com/ Nikki

    that leather skirt is such a though accent :) I kinda like it :) x

  • Sarah

    I love stylish leather looks.

    xoxo

  • http://missycheeks.blogspot.com Missycheeks

    great leather look :D amazing!!
    kisses enjoin the rest of your week.

  • http://memyselfandmycloset.blogspot.com/ Marella

    You look amazing dear!

  • Myrepublicoffashion

    That leather skirt is just beautiful! I really need one in my life!! Love that Mulberry bag, also. :) SArahD x

  • Vi

    Love it all, as usual!! My favorite is the blazer!

    http://www.cestlaviii.blogspot.com

  • Rach

    I absolutely love your style!!! love the top!
    http://www.sugarfilledcloset.com
    Blogiversary Giveaway

  • http://hautepinkpretty.com An@hautepinkpretty.com

    this look is so pretty! love the leather skirt – i love how you turned something so typically sexy and edgey to sweet and adorable <3

  • Mystylebyjoandy

    you look so adorable in all your pictures, love the hat!!

  • Anonymous

    Okay … So this skirt?  PERFECT.  The hat?  Amaze balls.  The shoes?  Fierce.  The shirt?  GORGEOUS.
    Can I just say that I love everything about this outfit?

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/Twitter: @GlamKitten88 

  • tia_cherie

    You’re always so chic and glamorous. I hope that Melbourne was fun. I’d do almost anything to go again. I went at the end of last year and it was so much fun, loved it!

    Imogen tia-cherie.blogspot.com

  • Davian Fung

    Love everything, the leather patches on the shoulder is fabulous!! And I love the hat, gotta get myself one of those! ;) xx

  • http://feastfulife.wordpress.com/ mitch

    Stunning and beautiful! Outfit so perfect, love the shoulder leather patches!

  • Limonspective

    love your leather skirt!! great blog you have here! we should follow each other!

    xoxo
    Limonspective

  • http://riotersbloc.wordpress.com/ .riotersbloc

    You and leather are a match made in heaven! Looking super hot! :)

  • http://threequarterchic.com 3QC

    Love how your red nails pop against the neutrals. I’d love to see that outfit with a red lip next time, too. :)

  • Janiece Lincoln

    I hardly use this word but that top and more so the sleeves are so ‘chic’.. It’s the only word to do it justice. Wonderful taste, hun. 
    janiecel.blogspot.com

  • http://www.thepunctuationmark.com Punctuation Mark

    that is an amazing skirt… you look great in it!

  • http://www.design3rd.com cindy

    mmmm… that leather blazer looks amazing! looks so soft.. which i love!

    great outfit, kel! :)

  • Sianna

    Awesome! The blazer is beautiful and the leather details of the blouse are amazing!

  • Anonymous

    You have fabulous taste in clothes. Love the leather, very Alexander Wangish!!
    http://www.plentyforpennies.com

  • Lachrodemode
  • http://mademoiselledaisy.blogspot.com/ Charline

    This leather skirt is gorgeous, magnifique! And the details with the blouse :) Love it!

    Bisous from Lille :)

  • Sarah

    What an absolutely wonderful skirt!

    Sarah
    xo

    http://www.almostdelightful.com

  • Nicole Marie

    I just came across your blog I love it!! You have such cute style. I am loving the shirt in this post :)

    Nicole Marie
    http://www.nicolemariewho.com

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