Cockade

king-st-1 king-st-6 king-st-3 king-st-5 king-st-2Wearing – American Apparel jumpsuit, St Saviours hat via Kate + Abel at Many6160, Donelli loafers (similar), vintage handbag

I like the feathers, I said. Oh, you mean the cockade? said he.

A fancy word for a fanciful embellishment.

Cockade, says I?

I like it.

Home life

homelife-13homelife-14homelife-4homelife-2-2homelife-1-2 homelife-8 homelife-9homelife-7Wearing – Topshop dress (similar), Gorman cardigan, Muji socks, Apartamento magazine via Kate + Abel

motif-2An orange couch.

An orange cardigan.

An orange cat armrest.

What more do I need this day.

Simplicity

jaggar-10 jaggar-9 jaggar-8 jaggar-7 jaggar-6 jaggar-5 jaggar-4 jaggar-1Wearing – Jaggar top, Neuw jeans (in black), Zoe Kratzmann boots, Lee Coren clutch, earrings from Common Ground

Denim and leather.

A monochromatic day to fit a monochromatic mood.

The feel of soft suede in my hands.

Stained lips and cheeks.

Baby it’s cold outside

cranmore-outfit-2cranmore-outfit-1cranmore-outfit-8cranmore-outfit-9cranmore-outfit-6cranmore-outfit-5Wearing – Ryder dress, thrifted coat, Pigeonhole scarf, Muji tights, Madewell boots (similar), Elk earrings, Naomi Murrell rose gold and resin ring, Alister Yiap hexagon gem ring

Chilly mornings call for big ol’ coats and chunky scarves wrapped a minimum of three times round one’s neck.

I’m contemplating making one of these but might just be a lazybones and buy one instead.

I wish I could be as cool as her.

Ryder

ryder-blue-check ryder-combo4ryder-combo5ryder-combo6There is so much to love about Ryder’s latest offerings this season. I want to frolic around in these raffia brogues, totes-fash around in this matching two piece, and cosy up in this leather jacket. It’s a good thing we’re saving up for our impending house renovation, otherwise “hello credit card and goodbye money!”

Well, I didn’t escape entirely unscathed…I did get this

Ryder started off as Arabella Ramsay’s diffusion line but has now really taken off on its own and has well and truly kicked its older sister out of the limelight. A mix of kickass, laidback attitude with great quality, the label is now headed by Penny Brown, Arabella’s previous assistant designer. Ryder is stocked a mere 5 hour drive away from Perth at Eclectic Ladyland in Albany. Don’t fancy a roadtrip down south? Then check out their stuff online.

They are a-falling

gorman-dress-autumn-1 gorman-dress-autumn-3 gorman-dress-autumn-10 gorman-dress-autumn-9 gorman-dress-autumn-6gorman-dress-autumn-8gorman-dress-autumn-1-2 gorman-dress-autumn-5gorman-dress-autumn-7Wearing – Gorman dress and cardigan, Elk earringsMuji socks, Madewell boots (similar), vintage handbag

motifWelcome winter!

Make way for crisp nights that make the tip of your nose cold.

The crunch of dry leaves underfoot.

Snuggling under the doona on a rainy Saturday morning not to resurface for many a deliciously warm moment.

An open fire.

An excuse to wear a ridiculous beanie with an even more ridiculously large pompom.

Wrapping cold fingers around a massive mug of my finest English Breakfast tea.

Common Ground opening night

common-ground-13common-ground-1-2 common-ground-5common-ground--2 common-ground-6common-ground-12 common-ground-8common-ground-2-2We were among the lucky ones who RSVPed quickly enough to Common Ground‘s opening night party. Previously located in the Many 6160 complex in Fremantle, Common Ground has now broken free of its confines and found itself a new home in the previous New Edition building on High St. And to celebrate they threw a party with 20% off all stock, live DJs AND a free lolly bag! What a bunch of legends. (I love Chico babies, who doesn’t?)

Common Ground is a collective of independent Western Australian streetwear brands and womenswear brands, as well as terrariums and art for your home. They even have a collection of highly sought after Mekel works, and we had the pleasure of bumping into the very talented Kelly (with her boo in pic number 5)! Common Ground showcase, support and springboard all the little brands in this fair city that are hoping to make it big. If you’re ever in Fremantle, I urge you to check out the store and see what the fuss is all about.

(Oh and what am I wearing? Darling, I thought you’d never ask…Gorman jumper, Saba leather skirt (similar), Christian Louboutin pumps, Freckle & Co earrings, Chanel handbag)

I dream of cactus

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Wearing – Gorman dress, vintage coat (similar), Muji tights, Madewell boots (similar), Freckle & Co earrings, Naomi Murrell resin & rose gold ring, Alister Yiap ring, vintage handbag

A groovy cactus print.

A pick-me-up coffee at a new found hotspot.

A toasty vintage coat picked up for a bargain that comes with authentic old lady smell. (Need to sort that one out)

Red lipstick.

These are a few of my favourite things.

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Brew

keep-cup-vanishing-elephant-8Wearing – Vanishing Elephant top (similar), Neuw jeans, Donelli shoes (unattainable or affordable), Zara bag, Naomi Murrell resin and rose gold ring, Lazy Oafs cat ring (similar)

Say hi to my new friend who keeps me warm, happy and caffeinated on my way to work everyday. There are many children and colleagues out there who should thank this handsome guy for keeping cranky-pants-morning-Sarah at bay. You really don’t wanna see that.

KeepCup has recently introduced their latest series, Brew, featuring glass coffee cups coupled with their signature customisable coloured bands and lids. So you can’t fling this one around as much as their plastic cousins but they feel and look so good. Throw in the limited edition cork band and I’m in hipster heaven. But at the end of the day, the message is the same and still rings true. Sustainability underpinned by practicality and an awesome aesthetic.

Get your own here. Fancy the limited edition cork band? Snap it up here.

Find out more about the KeepCup ethos here.
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Pastel power

pink-blue-9Wearing – Zara top (similar), C&M by Camilla & Marc jeans, Repetto shoes, Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag, J. Crew earrings (similar)

There was a night a few weeks ago when nature decided to cruelly taunt me with a hint of chilliness in the air. I was like, “Right! Time to crack out the winter wardrobe!”. Well, with temperatures still tipping 30 degrees Celsius these days it feels like my impulse-buy Sessun coat will have to languish just a tad longer. Listen to me, complaining about good weather! Definitely means I live in Perth!

At least there was this one night where I got to pull out this cuteypie pink top…But it won’t be long now!

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