The Little Black Jacket

Chanel came to town with The Little Black Jacket exhibition featuring photography by Karl Lagerfeld. The exhibition, which showcases well-known figures wearing the classic tweed jacket, arrived in Sydney on October 27th and it ended today. The photographs were displayed on large canvases in a dark and quiet warehouse building, located on the water at Walsh Bay. If you're in Paris, Berlin, or Seoul during the next two months, I highly recommend checking out this exhibit. The photos are incredible and capture the personality and style of each of the celebrities wearing the little black jacket. Even if you don't own a Chanel jacket of your own, you will be amazed at how one little jacket can be worn a hundred different ways. Admission is free and you get to take home a complimentary set of poster prints.

The Race That Stops a Nation

No, I'm not talking about the US presidential election. Today is the biggest race in Australia--the day that everyone gets off work early and heads to their favorite restaurant, pub, or local racetrack. It's bigger than the Superbowl and twice as glamorous. Today is the Melbourne Cup. While Derby Day is all about classic elegance in black & white, the Melbourne Cup is a chance to flaunt bold trends, colors and patterns. So fasten your fascinator and place your bets, because today's horse races are about to begin.

Here's what I'm wearing on my first Melbourne Cup Day:

{peplum dress: sportsgirl, wedges: ralph lauren, jewelry: forever 21 & sportsgirl, 

flower: myer, purse: sportsgirl, scarf: target}

Derby Day

Where else in the world do you come across a series of events that mixes sport with high fashion, gambling, and drinking? The Aussies love their horse races & today is Derby Day. So whether you're watching the races on the telly or you're lucky enough to be at the racetrack in Victoria, be sure to dress in black & white and remember these few dos and don'ts: 

• Don't wear a strapless dress.
• Do drink water (between your glasses of champers) to stay hydrated.
• Don't forget to wear sunscreen.
• Do wear sensible shoes that won't have you sinking into the field or walking home barefoot at the end of the day.
• Don't let your hat & dress compete against one another. Allow one to take the spotlight.
• Do take a small handbag. Nobody wants to carry around a heavy purse all day.
• Don't pull an Eliza Doolittle:

• Do get inspired by these derby day hats, dresses, shoes, & bags.

{Click on the picture to shop for these items}

Back to Backpack

There's something about the end of summer and backpacks that seem to go hand-in-hand. Just in time for back to school, or your next hiking adventure, these day packs will keep everything you need within easy reach. Whether you're carrying books, a map and compass, or lip gloss, you can count on one of these backpacks to do the job. Consider your backpack your new best friend--dependable, supportive, and willing to go wherever you go--it's got your back.

Shop the backpacks above by clicking on the picture,
or for additional styles, check out the collections at
Urban Outfitters, Herschel Supply, and Duluth Pack. 

Moonrise Kingdom: Taking Fashion Cues from a Twelve Year-Old

Summertime is for movie watching. At least that's the case when you live in a small town and there's not much else to do. My favorite film I've seen this summer is Wes Anderson's new flick-- Moonrise Kingdom. The story takes place in a tiny New England town where two twelve year-old misfits fall in love and run away from home. Sounds cheesy? Well...it is, but in the adorable summer camp romance sort-of-way that only Wes Anderson can create. It's packed with hilarious one-liners and a great soundtrack. If you haven't already seen it, I highly recommend it.

The quirky and imaginative adventures of Sam and Suzy made me want to put on a Francoise Hardy record, pack a picnic and go camping with my kitten. I've always had a thing for 1960s fashion, and I love how little Suzy's micro-mini dresses are on trend with the contrasting collars seen in stores today.

Want to copy Suzy Bishop's style? Slip into one of these darling dresses.
They give a subtle nod to the past, but are totally wearable today.
Click on the picture to shop this look.