What to Pack: Beach Essentials

My Beach Essentials:

1. Beach Essentials is definitely a great beach bag that big enough to fit towels in it. I always look for a beach bag that is big enough to fit 2 towels in it, that way plenty of room to fit everything beach required in it. This is my beach bag from Zimmerman (it's seriously gigantic!). You can get a similar one here!

2. Always take a large towel that will give you plenty of room to lay on if you're in for some sun baking. Who really wants a skimpy pint-size towel to lay on. Not me!
I bought mine a few years ago from Witchery as I loved the grey nude, cream and pop pink colourway.
Places to find great towels that are big enough is Country Road or Adairs, both always have a pretty great collection.

3. Must have a hat! I know a hat wrecks your hair (everyone hates hat hair) but you need to be sun safe. No of us want skin cancer or wrinkles so protect your face from the sun to prevent ageing and damage. Mine floral cap is from Zimmermann this season. They've bought out some pretty cool designs. Check out similar versions online at Zimmermann. For a floral check out this one!
I do also recommend wearing a wide brim stray hat for more sun protection especially if you plan on spending hours in the sun. A wide brim hat protects your face as well as your decolletage so less freckles, sun spots and general ageing. As your decolletage is most of the time on display with every day clothes, its important to protect it as much as possible as it is a place that shows age quickly. Also, cleansing and moisturising your decolletage area will help with its general health and look.

 Check out my picks of the Towels available now

Country Road

Adairs



Going on a beach holiday

Hi all,
We're off on a beach holiday to Fiji for a luxurious 9 day stay. Here's some of my favourite beachy pics for inspiration to let you mind drift off to a deserted island, under a palm tree drinking cocktails whilst relaxing in a hammock. Oh yes......dream......

Check back here for the low down on beach essentials, what to pack, beach beauty essentials and more holiday tips.

 

 

 

Street Style from Paris SS13 shows

I am quite a lover of street style snaps. They've been around for a while but ultra cool of late.
I think style is made on the streets with how people interpret the trends from the silhouettes designers create.
It's were the creativity really starts. The interesting combinations within an outfit, how the garments are mixed with the accessories. It comes even down to the hairstyle and makeup choice and if it matches and works with the look.

Harper's Bazaar showed an edit of 50 top street style looks from Paris SS2013 collection shows.
I've edited this to my top 10 looks (in no particular order I add) and also the near misses where they could have been perfect but just not quite there.

TOP TEN

Runners UP 

Bag? A little small and not fully the right tone, but not a bad try. But the patterned grey suit is so super cute.
Suiting done in a tailored way to show the female form.

Not so sure about the shoes?!... but think a matching coloured shoe and clutch would have been cute. 

NEAR MISSES 

Super cute but the black jacket wrecks it. This tonal outfit worn with a nude, camel or cream jacket would have worked perfectly. Wearing this black jacket looks like it's been chucked on with no thought. 

When you've gone to so much effort toning and colour coordinating the rest of the outfit, it seems silly to forget about the coat. 

SUPER Amazing from the waist up but a little disappointing on the bottom with black.

Wearing a block coloured pant or skirt would have been fun. But even if wanting to stay safe, wearing a cream or nude skirt, shoes and sunnies would have worked gorgeously. 

This outfit could have gone so many places but feel it stayed just a little too safe. 

For more images from Paris Fashion Week, Check out Harper's Bazaar at www.harpersbazaar.com.au 

Words: Styled By KL

Images: Sourced from Harpers Bazaar

Codie Young for Valentino, Nicole Pollard for Dior

Queensland model Codie Young keeps getting bigger and better. Now the face of Valentino's new campaign for Spring Summer 2013. From humble beginnings only a few years ago, Codie is now one of the world's most sort after models getting booked for masses of catwalk shows with all the big designers, the face of Marc Jacobs perfume Dot and now Valentino. Congrats Codie, I look forward to seeing what's next on your horizon.

Another Brisbane model Nicole Pollard is doing great things currently featured in the new Dior Spring Summer 2013 campaign as part of her worldwide exclusive with Dior. Nicole is one of my all time model crushes and it's so great to see she's doing well.

Ellery Exclusive to David Jones

There will be a sour taste in some mouths in what is a interesting move, Ellery has signed exclusively to David Jones moving from department store stockist Myer who has stocked the label since 2010. 

Since its beginning in 2007, Ellery is becoming one of the fastest growing Australian labels which is not just coveted here but also recognised around the world. Ellery's signature aesthetic of strong silhouettes and impeccable detailing has made it one of Australia's most loved labels. Even celebrities are loving Ellery including Cate Blanchett, Rhianna, Eva Mendes, Gisele Bündchen, Mischa Barton, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Bell, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Taylor Tomasi Hill and Teresa Palmer.

David Jones Group Executive-Merchandise, Donna Player, says, "We believe ELLERY is a brand our customers will respond exceptionally well to and we are excited to be able to offer it to them from the beginning of the Autumn/Winter 2013 season."

Ms Player continues, “ELLERY’s decision to join David Jones adds further currency to our strategy of offering the very best local and international brands." 

Ellery will be available at David Jones Elizabeth St (Sydney), Bondi Junction, Bourke St (Melbourne), Chadstone, Claremont and ONLINE from February 2013.

Image: David Jones

Words: Styled by KL

Quotes: Supplied by David Jones

Elle's Still Got It

Elle McPherson doesn't hold the name "the body" for no reason. Even at the ripe age of 49 years old, the Australian supermodel has still got it. I know there will be some of you squirming in your seat and feeling a little jealous by Elle's 49 yer old tanned toned slim body after kids. But let's all just take a breath now and give credit where credits due. Elle's sure as hell must be sticking to a very stringent exercise regime to keep this bod and all I can say is good on her. Looking absolutely stunning in Vogue Italia August 2012 edition, her toned physic is as good as ever. God she's one sexy mama!

 

Words: Styled By KL
Images: via Oraclefox & Beach-daze.com

TREND Alert: Floral Swimwear

Florals are always on trend for swimwear, adding a pretty, flirty and feminine touch to your swimsuit. I've done the searching to bring you my edit of the best floral swimsuits this summer.

Zimmermann Locket Perforated Bikini $250 

Isola Botanica Balconette Cup Maillot $229.95

Minkpink bikini from Sunburn $79.95

Rococo rose bandeau $89.95 brief $79.95

Rococo Rose vintage maillot $179.95

Both from Seafolly

Mink Pink Florence Fixed Frill Trangle Bikini Set $79.95 from Sunburn

 

Zimmermann Locket Perforated Bikini $250

Zimmermann Locket Perforated Onepiece $250

Zimmermann Splendour Frill Shoulder Bikini $195

Zimmermann Wayfarer Lace Back Scoop Bikini $230

Zimmermann Elixir Frill Shoulder Onepiece ON SALE $140

Zimmermann The Vase One Shoulder Onepiece ON SALE $250

www.zimmermannwear.com.au

www.seafolly.com.au

www.sunburn.com.au

www.isola.com.au

Image Edit & Content: Styled by KL