OOTD | Rekindled Love

Shift dress - Can You Keep a Secret / Anorak - Gorman / Belt - thrifted / Loafers - Shag Vintage / Bangle - gifted and not branded

Hello spring, it's ever so nice to see you peeking around the corner. I wait all year from this kind of weather and it's very slowly creeping into the end of winter.

I am again rocking my favourite loafers which I hope to get as much wear out of before it's too hot for leather shoes in the summer. 

The denim anorak you see is from my favourite designer, Gorman, and has seen far too little wear since I purchased it. It is a little bit too oversized and can be kind of awkward to wear but it still has me head over heels for it's casual-chic charm. It's been too cold to wear it this winter but I will definitely be letting it see more sunshine when spring rocks around. 

I picked this simple summer dress up in a sale at my favourite vintage store, Can You Keep a Secret? a few months back and have never really worn it either. Ditto for the belt which I think I found thrift shopping one day. 

I will definitely going to make more use of these garments, especially the anorak, this spring. I love the combination of a light block coloured jacket with a cutesy print like the gum-nut/eucalyptus on this dress. 

Happy hump-day! 

Erin xx

OOTD | Check Mate

 Dress Thrifted / Socks Thrifted / Shoes UNIF 'Lost Sole' Boots

Hi lovelies! It's funny the things you find in thrift stores. Back at the start of summer I was set on finding a checked button up maxi dress. I even spent over $100 on one from UNIF but the fit wasn't quite right so I returned it. 

Nails | Pastels for a Non-Pastel Girl

Clockwise from top Bourjois 1 Second Polish in 09 Lavender, China Glaze in Re-Fresh Mint, Barry M Hi Shine Gelly Nail Paint in Lychee, OPI in Gouda Gouda Two Shoes

Hi lovelies! I'm am not the girliest girl there is, so whenever spring and summer come around I often feel a little bit lost in the sea of pastel nail colours. Over the past couple of years I have managed to broaden my horizons from red, black and more red. Here are a couple of lighter colours I have been loving lately. 

OOTD | Festivals and Flowers

 Crop Top by Nasty Gal x Lazy Oaf / Corduroy Circle Skirt by American Apparel / Shoe T.U.K. 'Mondo' Creepers

Hi lovelies! I am absolutely shattered after getting back from Woodford yesterday. As per usual the weather was boiling at the festival and this outfit ended up being what I wore on New Years Eve.

OOTD | Floral Specks

 Polkadot Skater Skirt - River Island via ASOS / Floral Kimono - unknown boutique / Black Singlet - Target / White Socks - Target

Kimonos; you either love them or you hate them. I am definitely a lover of them and this is the first one I ever purchased. Just like over-shirts they are the perfect way to keep pale skin covered during the warmer months but don't cause you to overheat. 

OOTD | Psyched Out

Dress 'Psych Out' Dress by UNIF via DollsKill / Slip Thrifted / Shoes T.U.K. 'Mondo' Creepers

Hi lovelies! Just a quick post from me today! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas. Erin and I are currently in Woodford preparing for the New Year. I haven't had the chance to show you this stunning dress from UNIF, but it is definitely coming along with me to the festival.

About Face | The 5 Product Face

Hi lovelies! I am a big lover of music festivals. Recently this has been my go-to face to last through the long and sweaty days. Personally I can't think of much worse than sitting in a camping chair trying to apply my usual routine with a tiny compact mirror. For festival days (and nights) I opt for a five product face that only uses one brush. 

OOTD | Life's A Yawn

 Shirt Johann Earl 'Yawn' Crop via ASOS / NYX Matte Lipstick in 'Indie Flick' / Belt Thrifted / Shorts American Apparel / Bag UNIF 'Pyramid Pack' via DollsKill / Shoes T.U.K. Mondo Creepers

Hi lovelies! More photos with the new snazzy lens today. This outfit is pretty much my standard summer uniform. A crop top and shorts is simple and most importantly cool. The humidity has been high this week ...hence the fluffy hair. 

OOTD | The Inevitable

 Hat UNIF Concho Hat via NastyGal / Shirt The Afterlife Tank by UNIF via Karmaloop / Skirt The Dropout Dress by UNIF via Karmaloop / Shoes Jeffrey Campbell Siobhans via Karmaloop

Hi lovelies! Well it was inevitable really... One day I would post an outfit that was entirely UNIF. All of the separates from the brand just mix really well together. I would say I'm sorry, but I'm not. 

Seasonals | Bright and Bold

From L to R: Mac 'So Chaud', Revlon ColourBurst Lipstick 'Fuchsia', Illamasqua 'Scandal'

Hi lovelies! Today I have hijacked Erin's Seasonals series to chat about my favourite lipsticks for summer. It gets face-meltingly hot in Brisbane over the summer and my day to day makeup is reduced to eyebrows, lashes and a bright lip colour. If it isn't a bold colour chances are I won't be interested.

Recipe | Summer Sweet Tea

 Hi lovelies! With the hot weather well and truly upon us in Brisbane my obsession with tea has been slightly abated. I am a big tea drinker, but in the middle of summer I find it can often be a little bit much. I haven't shared a recipe on the blog before, Erin is definitely more of a cook, but I thought I would run you through how I have been making my iced tea. 

Makes 1 jug
Ingredients
Your choice of teas
Honey to taste
Variety of fruit 
Plenty of ice
Fresh mint

This isn't so much a recipe as it is some inspiration for the coming summer months. The recipe can be adapted to whatever tea and fruit combination you desire, today I'm just showing you my personal favourite combination. 

For the tea I brewed a mixture of peppermint and green tea. I like my tea quite strong so I allowed it to steep for quite a while. I also added a little honey just to counter the acidity of the citrus fruit. The amount of honey is completely down to personal preference, but it is best to add to the tea whilst it is hot. Once you're happy with your tea strain it into a jug and set it aside to cool. 

Once your tea has cooled it's time to chop up your fruit. I opted for the cooling and refreshing combination of lemon, lime, orange and cucumber. But I can also confirm that peppermint tea with mixed berries is delicious. 

Add the fruit, mint leaves and plenty of ice to a large pitcher and pour the tea over the top. Serve immediately. 

This makes for a great refreshing drink with a lot less sugar than store bought iced teas. If you're looking for a more adult version I highly recommend adding some ginger beer and rum. Delish!

What are your favourite summer drinks?

Jess xx