CENTRAL PARK IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA

Photos by Mr. T.& Me!

On me: Jacket Camilla and Marc, Shoes Isabel Marant, Bag Chanel, Leather leggings Helmut Lang, Knit Scanlan Theodore, Cashmere Banjo & Matilda, Lace dress Lover, Jeans James Jeans, Jewellery Jules Smith,

Welcoming myself back from what seemed like forever, the break from blogging that is, not NYC, and certainly never from vacationing, what a better homecoming post than that of my favourite city to visit: the Empire state. 

I was there just after the new year. This is always my favourite time to visit despite the usual encounter with the below zero temperatures. Why?! I hear you ask, well, think about it, everyone is still in festive mode, everything is on sale, enjoying cocktails from various cafes and bars that are concocted only during this special time of the year ....oh take me back! 

One of our favourite pass times wherever we visit is a stroll through the city's parks, enjoying the open space, away from the craziness and giving me a mid break just to take everything in. Of course, for NYC, Central Park is always a good idea. For those of you who have been during the warmer months through to about Fall (now, don't even get me started on the amazing colors of Fall in the Park; it's almost a must do), I do recommend paying her a visit in December / January. The whole landscape is completely different, gone is the sea of golden orange to a beautiful subdue icy blue, and if you are lucky, you may even get to see how she looks in a veil of snow.

Although there are no rules on where to begin, I usually like to enter the park from West 59th (south end of the park). From here, I can begin to head north and towards the Central Park Zoo. After this, the park is very much your oyster. Wander through and start to get lost in there, you'll come across so many little pockets of "parks within the park", such as the Conservatory Garden, or the Lilac Walk (although, in Winter it's not easily recognisable), Bethesda Terrace, and the iconic, Bow Bridge (pictured) & Gapstow Bridge.

These picts were taken right before the cold snap that swept through the city, the weather was a pleasant 9 degrees celsius. For this trip, I decided to take this beautiful Camilla and Marc Booleen Trench with me. It was the perfect staple piece to go with the pieces I took with me (I'll have to do a post on what to pack soon). Those who know me, know I tend to go for darker color choices when the temperature drops (must be a Melbourne / Paris thing?) and also my love for combining different textures. This trench then seems to be the epitome of what I love, combining the netting/ perforation of the scuba fabric on wool, and who said blue and black don't go together? The last two pictures were from the day before Central Park, just as I headed to brunch. Same siloutte, but I thought for a bit of fun, I wore my Lover lace dress with my leather leggings (when all else fails, wear leather legging under your dress). 

Over the next few weeks, I will be starting my city guide posts, there will be reviews and recommendations on the cities I've visited. Can't wait to share all my special places with you. And as always, be sure to share my little moments on Instagram

Good to be back!

xOxo

TOKYO DRIFT

 

Photos by Mr. T.

On me: Jacket Anine Bing, Shoes Isabel Marant, Bag Valentino Garavani, Sunglasses Ray Ban, Tank Sass & Bide, Jeans Sass & Bide, Jewellery Jules Smith, Sass & Bide, Maria Francesca Pepe

On my way to Tokyo as I write this...can't wait! Tokyo has always been one of my favourite cities to visit - awesome food, beautiful culture, gorgeous people and a style like no other place on earth!

I will try and post as I go.. but bear with me if I get lost in the whirlwind of it all. Be sure to share my little moments on Instagram

See you soon Tokyo!

xOxo

 

CLASS ACT

 

 

 

 

Photos by Mr.T and me

On me: Sloppy Joe Zimmermann, Shorts Lover, Shoes Brian Atwood, Bag Valentino Garavani, Earrings BAUBLEBAR

Hi guys! A warm welcome back for me haha. Sorry, I've been MIA for a while...sometimes, we all need to take a bit of time out, a bit of me  time, to keep ourselves sane. That's exactly what I did the past month. These picts were taken in early September, before my time out...I've almost forgotten about them.

Anyways, enough about my 'me time'... Remember my obsession with bomber jackets? Well, that obsession was actually borne out of my love for sweat shirts. It's my fail-safe, go-to, top of choice. Think about it, it's comfortable, versatile, great for those I-don't-feel-like-I'm-looking-my-best-to-glam-up days, and when worn with the right pieces, it transitions from day to night while maintaining that air of insouciance to the outfit.

I've been lucky enough that the sweat shirt has re-surfaced as a cult piece last season and continues to be this season. This has afforded me plenty of choices. When I saw this one by Zimmermann, it was love at first site. It's made of organza silk, giving the sloppy joe subtle structure (allowing it to show off the beautiful 'honour' crest design - central to Zimmermann's Spring / Summer 2013 collection - 'Class of 2013'). 

Oh, this was date night by the way. We decided to try Ding Dong, a newish project (at the time) of our favourite chef Ryan Clift. The concept is fusion South East Asian, and the result is a fabulous bright mix of texture and flavours; twists to classic South East Asian street food favourites with some of the dishes being a pure experimental delight.  Choose from their a la carte menu or for newbies, I highly recommend the 'degustation menu' - compilation of their best sellers. 

I must also mention, their cocktails are a must try - modern fusion twists to classics: Mojitos using palm sugar, sake mixed with yoghurt and espresso martinis using Vietnamese style coffee drips(pictured). All this talk (typing) is strongly eliciting my urge to re-visit this place.

By the way, I still have heaps of pictures from my last trip back home. I know it feels so long ago now and almost irrelevant, but it took me a while to sort them all out and it would be such a waste if I don't publish them. So I hope you won't mind too much if I put up the picts in my next few posts.

'Till then,

xOxo

GARDENS BY THE BAY

 

 

Photos by missjingntonic & Me!

On me: Crop Top & Skirt Manning Cartell, Shoes Givenchy, Bag Vintage, Glasses Quay Eyewear, Jewellery Jules Smith, Maria Francesca Pepe

I went on a girl date with my girlfriends today at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. It was my first time (at the garden, that is) and boy, was I impressed!!!

The garden is built wholly on reclaimed land and the conservatories (Cloud Forest: photos 2 - 12, the waterfall, and the Flower Dome: photos 13 - 21) are not only energy efficient, it is a column-less glasshouse - one of the largest in the world.

I won't bore you too much with the details, the pictures speak for themselves, but it's definitely a must do when you're next in Singapore.

Tip: do bring a light cardi, like every indoor part of the island, temperatures hover around the 16 - 19 degree Celsius (60 - 66 degree Fahrenheit) mark.

xOxo

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GOOFIN' AROUND

Photos by: A. Hu

On me: Bomber & Pants Scanlan and Theodore, Sweater Camilla and Marc, Boots Rick Owens, Bag Chanel, Glasses Karen Walker, Jewellery Dominic Jones, Jules Smith, Sass and Bide

I've mentioned before and will mention again...I love bombers! Since it's come back (thanks Isabel!), I just can't get enough of it's varsity coolness! I found this one from one of my all time favs, Scanlan and Theordore. I love the colour combo and as it's constructed from a beautiful scuba fabric...score! I'll have to style this with more outfits soon...

OOOh, Treasurette had an awesome delivery of new Rick Owens, we got super excited and went goofing around taking these pictures featuring my trusty Rick Owens boots.

xOxo