Topshop Launch Melbourne

What I wore:
Trousers: Diane Von Furstenburg
shoes: bought in New York
bag: gifted
top: shop in Elwood
necklace: Drown

the wall of shoes

plenty of Moet Champagne

wall of tights, in my element!

Anthea was tempted by this cute fringe bag

stunning girl

with the stunning Marianne from Esme and the Laneway

I bought these

Meeting Alicia from Sea of Ghosts was a highlight of the night, Alicia is the designer behind my stunning necklace, I had a few too many champers and gave her a hug!

Anthea bought these gorgeous shoes

Had a good natter with Fashion Hayley, she said she loved my style and blog, chuffed!

bought this little doctors bag

in the photo booth

my purchases

 What Anthea bought


Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Topshop launch party, Chapel St, Melbourne. With my dear friend Anthea in tow we perused, shopped, drank endless Moet, hobnobbed with blogging glitterati and giggled like school girls; what better way to spend a Wednesday night. Topshop is a store that we both grew up with and to have the first Australian flagship store here in Melbourne is just fabulous. The brand has grown tenfold since I was a kid, with celebrity endorsements and collaborations it continues to bring the catwalk to the high street at affordable prices. This shop will do well, that's a given, the stock is current, on trend and accessible to many ages. Fast, affordable fashion. Hopefully it will give Chapel St a boost and get people shopping on the high street again.

I am enjoying my wee blogging holiday but last night I did get inspired after talking with some fellow bloggers and their encouragement for me to get back on the horse, so watch this space...

New scarf dress and last post for a wee while

source: Broadsheet, Photography: Tom Blachford 

source: Broadsheet, Photography: Tom Blachford

Cheers folks!

On Saturday night, I had the pleasure of my favourite ladies and a special bar, The Everleigh on Gertrude St. The occasion, my 37th birthday. In true birthday tradition I also bought myself a birthday suit; a scarf dress from Kinki Gerlinki which I absolutely adore. Perfect for a fabulous night of cocktails and laughs at one of the most stylish bars in Melbourne. The Everleigh is no ordinary bar, the architect behind New York’s Milk and Honey, Sasha Petraske collaborated with Michael Madrusan and Lauren Schell to create a sophisticated establishment oozing in character. I Love.

If you follow me on twitter, you will know that I boldly declared last week that I would be quitting Sleekit. Call it a twitter fit or what you like but I have decided to take a wee break from the blog for the moment. Over the festive, life is shaping up to be very busy and I simply don't have the time to indulge. However, next week I will be attending the opening of the Topshop flagship Melbourne store which I am very excited about and obviously a blog will be in order, then I will put my blogging feet up till after the New Year. I love you readers and I do love my blog but after 2 years of constant documenting, it's time for a wee break.

Love always

Sleekit x

dress: Kinki Gerlinki

shoes: from Bleeker St, NY

ring: Diva

hair comb: Gifted 

belt: Gift from my mum

small ring: Sportsgirl 

Birthday Pressie - Fedora Hat

My first Birthday pressie arrived in the post the other day, gift from my beloved, mighty fine huh. I adore the colour and the shape, my beloved has impeccable taste, always has done where I'm concerned. Made in Florence, Italy by Filippo Catarzi.

Wee bit dotty and crossroads

At the end of the week I will be celebrating turning the ripe ol age of 37. At 36 your still hanging by a baw hair to 35, 37 your on the path to the big 4 0. I'm not scared of aging but there are some choices that scare the crap of of me; Do I need to start dressing my age? Has my clock started ticking, you know which clock I mean? Not big questions but change is upon me, I can feel it.

Before I went to New York, I proclaimed that I would cull my blog when I came back, end on a high and yet here I am still uploading and talking shit. Am I simply addicted to this forum?

Last week I went to see the movie Bill Cunningham New York, if you haven't already seen it I implore you to. Bill, 80+ is fashion photographer for the New York Times, mainly known for his street style photography. He was shooting the streets way before the Sartorialist was even a twinkle in his mothers eye. He leads a very simplistic life, untouched by fame and fortune and purely in love with his craft. This film inspired me to continue with my own passion for an alternative wardrobe but juxtaposed with my need for social media, do I really need it in my life?

Today's dotty outfit

jumpsuit: Sportsgirl

belt: Kookai

shoes: Peter Alexander

brooch: Somewhere on Elgin St, Melbourne

Pressie from Fi - Pringle ankle socks

If you are unfamiliar with my best mate Fi, you can check her out over here. Before we parted ways in New York she gave me a parcel containing a cute Scotty dog card, Scotty dog nightie and these gorgeous Pringle socks. A little taste of Scotland. She always gives the best gifts, I Love.

dress: Ben Sherman
scarf: Target

socks: Pringle

shoes: Nine West

boots: Cotton On

Day out to Barwon Heads

Kiitos Barwon Heads

Had my eye on those yellow sunnies

The weather has been seasonally beautiful and on Friday we took advantage and spent the day in Barwon Heads, about an hours drive from Melbourne. The sea side town houses a plethora of little shops and eateries and is the prefect spot for families or a weekend escape.  We devoured a delicious lunch at Annie's Provedore and perused some local shops before sampling the perfect toddler friendly beach on the shore. A stand out shop for me was Kiitos, hosting the biggest collection of Marrimekko fabrics and homewares in a former, retro style garage on Bridge Rd. The summer dresses and colourful sunnies were simply stunning, I could easily have made a few purchases but unfortunately I need to curb my spending, New York did not come cheap. Maybe next trip! Check out their online store.

New York - The sights

Three weeks on, and New York seems like a distant memory. I wanted to share some of my touristy pics, great memories of a city I yearn to visit again. Hope you enjoy this small selection, believe me I have hunners!

All this, and somehow I still ended up in a kid's playground!